Tag Archives: family holidays

Best little family festival

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

On Saturday morning I was in the midst of dappled green light in a beautiful wood, listening to dance music through headphones, whilst watching my youngest son play in the stream with two new friends. Trill Summer Festival, 1-5 August … Continue reading →

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Fun for a day – with no computer, Wii or TV

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

30-plus ideas for a screen-free day indoors My children’s addiction to screens – computer, Wii and television – is a frequent source of conflict in our house. It’s all they want to do. And although I don’t want them to … Continue reading →

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Down to earth camping in west Cornwall

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

One of the best camping trips I’ve had with the children was an unlikely success: 10 days (nine of them rainy) in windswept west Cornwall. We had a lovely time staying on my friend Frances’s field surrounded by heather and … Continue reading →

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