HELLO GRANNY LOOK READERS EVERYWHERE.

Now the fun of half term and Halloween are over, let the Christmas festivities begin.
If you haven't seen your grandchildren since last Christmas, they are visiting from abroad, or even staying with you while Mum and Dad are away, you will want to do something different to make it special. Now is the time to start planning what to do and where to go. Granny Look hopes you will find lots of ideas and suggestions in this newsletter to ensure that, even in these times of the credit crunch you can still have a cracking Christmas.

TREASURE, THEATRE, TREATS!

What fun for kids to go in Pirate Dress to the new Treausure Island play in London! Full of rip-roaring action, swashbuckling swordplay and battling buccaneers, plus the chance to win a great prize, this would be a treat for childrens birthday parties - and kids go half price!! Check out all the details at www.treasureislandtheplay.com

Family day's out don't have to be expensive - very important at the present time. Discover the story-making centre and take a hands-on interactive story trail at www.discover.org.uk/index.php There are all sorts of children's activities planned through November and December - check them out by clicking on What's On - a family ticket is £14 and children under 2 go free!

There are so many choices of theatres, pantos, and all things "Christmassy" in London, Granny Look can not include them all here, so go to www.londonnet.co.uk to check them out for yourself.Don' forget to include www.bigpantoguide.co.uk in your search.... the Granny Look special this month.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS, COOKERY AND CALENDARS!

Creative Christmas Crafts and kids cookery, delightful decorations, a free gift with stocking fillers, and many more Christmas accessories can all be found at www.gltc.co.uk You'll also find lots of gift suggestions, special offers and clearance items, so browse through their sections at your leisure, to see how you can save cash this Christmas!

Encourage your grandchildren's creativity by cooking up some presents! Specially made gifts that don't cost a fortune! Visit www.bbc.co.uk to find out how you can help them make edible gifts and pretty presents, Christmas crackers and cakes with a difference. Perfect for a rainy day or in the children's holidays!

Advent calendars are always eagerly awaited so this year why not make an advent paper chain for your grandchildren (or better still make it together). You'll find all the details at www.activityvillage.co.uk/advent_paper_chain.htm
Also go to www.activityvillage.co.uk and click on Christmas for pages of Christmas crafts, colouring pages, puzzles and poems, as well as games, jigsaws and more....

A calendar with a difference -an advent cone from www.lakeland.co.uk Use your imagination and fill the cone with a different treat for every day and as your grandchildren untie the ribbon the chocolate, sweet or gift drops down and, even better, it's available at half price!