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Woodland activities for children
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Woodland activities for children

It’s National Tree Week this week, where we can all take the chance to give our cherished trees a hug! It’s also a great time to look into what woodland activities for children are going on around you – such as tree planting, climbing, woodland walks and foraging. Much outdoor fun with the family to be had.

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November 27, 2018 4 comments
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Mini adventure: Go wild food foraging
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Mini adventure: Go wild food foraging

Foraging is a just a fancy word to describe searching for wild food. But if you don’t know what you are doing, going on a foraging course is the ideal way to learn about the wild foods that are safe to eat in the UK, and where to find them.

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Winter walks: what to look out for in February
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Winter walks: what to look out for in February

Poor, old February. Often thought of as the month of despair. However, there are a surprising number of treats to look out for and enjoy even in these dark, dreary days of winter. Scratch beneath the surface and there is life everywhere. Days are lengthening and there is a smell of spring and new beginnings in the air, so dig out the wellies and thermals and go on a new walk. Find a cracking pub at the end. Happy days.

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Warming recipes to enjoy in February
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Warming recipes to enjoy in February

Not-so-adventurous food for adventurous families, but delicious and a fail-safe way to get seasonal fruit and veg into your diet. These two traditional and easy meals adapted from BBC Good Food magazine are perfect for a bit of February warmth.

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The top things to do on a rainy day with kids
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The top things to do on a rainy day with kids

Our round up of all the things to do on a rainy day for children. We’ve focused on West Kent and East Surrey, but the ideas can be applied to wherever you live in the world.

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