HELLO NEWSLETTER READERS

Although summer is officially over, that doesn't have to mean no more sun, sea or sand. Even with Autumn leaves, cooler nights and darker mornings,there is always the possibility of an Indian summer. It only seems yesterday the grandchildren were back at school and now half-term is near a chance to catch up and see them again.
Granny Look has been searching for fun things to do -many of which are free. So look forward to the half term holidays and spending some precious time with those grandchildren, by planning early!

GET AWAY FROM IT ALL!

Before those dreary winter days arrive, use this time to re-charge batteries and head off with your grandchildren for a half term holiday (give Mum & Dad a break too!!). You don't need to go far - there are some great places in and around Britain - many are offering special half term deals.!

Take a look at www.bedruthan.com On their Home page click on Special Offers and then scroll down under Children to October half term. There are Kid's Clubs for all ages, themed weekly activities, children's evening entertainment and much more. There's a Spa for the grown-ups so you can be pampered and looked after too!!

At www.takethefamily.com they have lots of ideas for half term holidays - at home and abroad. The choice is endless and yours - just scroll down all they have to offer, decide the destination and you're away!

Looking for that long lost sun - you may find it in Jersey! You'll also find a great family hotel at www.seymourhotels.com There is everything from Leisure Facilities, Family Rooms, Activity Clubs, a Creche and Games Zone for the young ones to activities for the "oldies" - all under one roof, so even if the sun doesn't shine, everyone can have a good time!

CITIES, SIGHTS AND BRIGHT LIGHTS!

Britain's cities are offering many diverse activities this Autumn., so even if you only have a few days with the grandchildren, see what Granny Look has found around Britain - hopefully something for everyone!

There must be a Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust centre near you! Check the map at www.wwt.org.uk for your closest one, or scroll down for latest WWT news at September 22nd to read about wildlife spectactles and spooky fun for half-term!

They have lots planned over the next few weeks, some of the centres have adventure playgrounds and you can buy great gifts with a difference!

Take a trip to Beaulieu in the heart of the New Forest for Thrills & Spills, Ghosts & Ghouls and Half-Term Hauntings, as well as a Monster & Co. fantastic Fireworks Display on the 25th October. You'll find more details about all these and many others at www.beaulieu.co.uk - just click on Events - to find out what's happening not only at half term, but the rest of the year too.

There's a Star Wars Building Competition, a Family Fun run for charity and Heroes Wanted at Legoland in Windsor! Find out more, as well as information about their Shows and Attractions and 7 new rides at www.legoland.co.uk
If you don't think a day is long enough check out their family deals, holidays and ticket packages!

So to the City of Cities - London - where there are all sorts of events planned in museums, theatres, art galleries etc. to keep your grandchildren interested and amused this half term (and indoors if it's raining!)
Go to www.viewlondon.co.uk
click on Half Term London Events and Activities and decide together where to go and what to do.