Hello dear readers,
How time flies - we're already half way through 2008!
It isn't always possible to pre-plan summer time with your grandchildren - maybe they live abroad, spend the time with their other grandparents or you just don't know when you will see them.
Whatever the reason, Granny Look has been researching ideas to keep up your sleeve, ready for a last-minute visit or those "what can we do today" holiday questions. Don't be taken by surprise. Be prepared and keep
a note of Granny Look's suggestions handy!
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WHAT'S ON, WHAT'S NEW and WHAT'S TO DO
If you have young explorer or stargazer grandchildren take a look at www.rog.nmm.ac.uk
Click on Greenwich + Docklands Festival, then under Events and Activities click on families. There are lots of FREE FAMILY EVENTS for tiddlers, tots and teens - Family Trails, Make & Do Sundays and Play Tuesdays. Scroll down the whole host of other day and night activities that star struck families can do!
What fun - based on the books by Lauren Child there is a BRAND NEW PLAY at the Polka Theatre in London. |
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Charlie and Lola make their first ever stage appearance in the Best Bestest Play, brought to life in a magical mix of puppets and music. An ideal first theatre experience for your grandchildren -find details at www.polkatheatre.com
Go into What's on at www.nationalgallery.org.uk/default.htm
by clicking on their Families box. If you are a working grandparent this is a must for you as their MAGIC CARPET STORYTELLING and HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS are on Sundays! Most of the events are free - even better! |
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THE COUNTRY COMES TO TOWN!
Days out with your grandchildren can be interesting, educational and exciting. They should also be fun so Granny Look has ideas for town days, with a country feel!
Be a free range Londoner through www.visitlondon.com/index
CITY FARMS, PICNIC PARKS, ADVENTURE PLAYGROUNDS and so much more- all waiting to be discovered in the great outdoors! |
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A COUNTRY PARK IN 2008's EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE CITY
Have a look at www.croxteth.co.uk to see all the Hall and Parks great events planned for children from 2 to 102! The high wire adventure Jungle Parc is also sure to be a hit with all ages!!
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Another part of the Capital of Culture events will be THEATRE IN THE PARKS evenings. Several parks are being transformed into magical wonderlands using puppetry, live music and song to present Alice in Wonderland. Find out more at www.spiketheatre.com
What sums up the countryside more than butterflies and bluebells?
Take your grandchildren on an a-maze-ing City journey through a GIANT MAZE to the BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND GARDEN.
Join the search to identify and record Britains' bluebells. Find details of these and other exciting projects at www.nhm.ac.uk/index.html |
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AROUND AND ABOUT - WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO SEE
You don't have to take the grandchildren to London to visit the DR.WHO EXHIBITION. There are now several LOCATIONS AROUND BRITAIN for fans and followers of this fabulous fantasy series. Find out what's to see and where they are at www.doctorwhoexhibition.com/
2050 is not so far in the future! Go to a NEW HANDS-ON EXHIBITION and have fun seeing what life could be like when your grandchildren may be grandparents! Apart from this exhibition, there is information by age group of so many other things to do at www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/
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Tailor-make your time together - choose from the Guide to Family Breaks in Britain - details at www.timeout.com/products/fambrks.html
Go to www.ideasforthekids.co.uk and tell them what you want to do and where you want to do it and they'll tell you what's on! |
Granny Look has many more ideas and suggestions for a super summer with your grandchildren - find them at the new look website www.grannylook.com
See you later
Granny Look
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