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 Here Comes The Sun ☼
Hip-hip hooray… that big ball of fire in the sky is the saviour of many of our mood swing - as there’s bound to be an influx of smiling faces now that the sun has come out to play.
And speaking of play, who doesn’t love camping out? You’re never too old to set up camp in the garden (or in the lounge if you don’t fancy sleeping with the creepy crawlies!). We’ve been on the hunt for the gear to turn your little ones into the happiest campers of all.
Once you’ve had enough of exploring your own turf, escape to an event with the little ones – there’s plenty happening in Hampshire this month.
And do you know what the best day is this month? It's Wednesday 15 May... when our Summer issue goes on-sale. Click here to become a subscriber.
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Until next month,
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| FAMILY EVENTS - SAVE THE DATE! |
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| Victorian Day Out |
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York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6JX
Saturday 25 - Monday 27 May, 10am – 5pm
Admission: English Heritage Members FREE! Adult £13.40, Child (5-15 years) £8, Family £34.80
Visit Osborne on the Isle of Wight for a right royal day at Queen Victoria's favourite home by the sea. As part of the Grand Victorian Day Out festivities there will be stunning equestrian displays, a superb parade of the Redcoats, and royal walkabouts by Osborne’s very own Queen Victoria – all bringing alive the days of the Empire. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy Victorian music, traditional stalls and side shows.
Click here for more or call 0870 333 1183
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| Fun Farm Forage |
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Longdown Activity Farm, Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, Near Southampton, SO40 7EH
Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May 10am – 5pm
Admission: Normal admission applies – no extra charge! Adult £8.50, Child £7.50, Under 3s FREE!
The Great Fun Farm Forage is an event for all ages. The whole family will enjoy searching for farming objects carefully hidden around the Farm. With the help of a fun quiz sheet, super snoopers can follow the trail, which eventually leads to a lucky dip prize for the children. Don't forget to make friends with all the animals, you can bottle-feed the goats and the calves, meet the pigs and cuddle the baby rabbits.
Click here for more or call 023 8029 2837
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Watercress Festival, Alresford, Hampshire
Sunday 19 May, 10am – 4pm
Admission: Free
Marking the start of National Watercress Week, there is something for everyone at this huge street festival. Expect cookery demonstrations, food stalls run by local producers and musical entertainment. Plus the chance to tour a real watercress farm to see how the superfood has been farmed for centuries. Now in its ninth year, pop along for a fantastic family day out and celebrate one of Britain’s greatest culinary delights! It's a great way to celebrate the beginning of the summer, and there's lots to keep the little ones occupied.
Click here for more
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| Hampshire Country Fair |
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Netley Marsh Showground, Netley Marsh, Southampton, Hampshire
SO40 7GY
Sunday 5 May - Monday 6 May 10-6pm
Admission: Children £4.00, Adults £11.00
The Country Fair comes to Hampshire for the 18th year running. The fabulously entertaining and popular fair has three large arenas featuring all day entertainment, attractions, dare devil stunts and country sports to create a wonderful show piece. To complete the family theme, you'll find lots of children’s fun and activities including: water balls, puppet shows, bouncy castles, face painting, make and take and maybe learn to handle a gundog, fish and fly a hawk.
Click here for more or call 01283 820 548
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| Museums At Night |
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ
Begins 17 May at 6:30pm
Admission: £15 per child - accompanying adults are free of charge
Action Stations and the National Museum of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are thrilled to be putting on an event for this year’s ‘Museums at Night’, with a unique opportunity to take part in various activities and sleep over in the historic buildings! Aimed at young night owls aged 5-12 this event is part of the annual after-hours celebration of arts, culture and heritage when their sites open their doors for special evening events.
Click here for more or call 0844 880 5406
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 Beautiful Babies, Beautifully Captured
Hampshire photographers, Baby jp, have delightfully announced that they’ve received approval for their new studio, designed specifically for the tiniest of models. Investing heavily in a new Italian lighting system, which has already proven to be a huge hit with newborns as there’s no heat, noise or flashing. This ground floor studio will have a seating area for parents and no less than four separate shooting areas, one for boys, one for girls and two themed areas.
Click here for more or call 02380 767084
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 UK Launch for Loubilou
A new website offering parents a global emporium has recently launched in the UK, featuring individual sellers of children’s clothing, gifts, toys and accessories. Loubilou brings together the very best from independent sellers around the world. Aimed at parents with youngsters up to the age of 10, it's a one-stop shop for high-quality, boutique children’s goods from independent sellers, designers and crafts people. It's the ultimate online shopping destination!
Click here for more
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 Stay Safe at the Beach
As many of us plan to make use of the sunshine by enjoying a day at the beach, it’s imperative to remember the dangers of these beautiful open spaces. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take longer than the blink of an eye for them to wander off. We highly recommend the AbsoluteID Wrist ID, a colourful silicone band that is personalised with emergency contact and medical details ensuring our little explorers always have their vital information close to hand.
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 Have a Perfect Picnic
Now that the weather has decided to play a kinder hand, it's the ideal time to enjoy a family picnic. We love Nature's Finest fruit pots as they're the ideal solution for a snack-on-the-go. They pick and pack their fruit just at the right time to lock in all of its goodness. Perfectly ripe, and naturally sweet Nature’s Finest fruit in pots are great for a summer picnic or lunchbox. Packed only in juice with four great varieties the only decision you’ll need to make is which one to eat first!
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 Stress-Free Travel
A holiday really shouldn’t incur any stress; it’s something to look forward to. If you’re looking to save yourself some time, try using a delivery service like Because Tots Come 1st. Their aim is to make travelling with your little one as easy as possible offering luxurious essential baby toiletries, nappies and wipes all gathered together in gorgeous packages that can be ordered and delivered to specified UK locations in time for your holiday.
Click here for more
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 For Those Tiny Toes
Babies feet are undeniably one of their cutest little features. And although babies don’t need to wear shoes until they're walking we simply can't resist these pram shoes - keeping tiny toes warm and snuggly in a practical and stylish way. Designed by Spanish brand Chocolat Baby they're lightweight and come in a selection of adorable colours. These really are the perfect gift for any new arrival and you'll find them on the recently launched website Babyologie, priced £6.65.
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 Easy Living. Redefined!
The Smart-Trike & Go is the ultimate combination of parents’ needs and baby’s fun. The unique cart is designed to attach to the standard Smart-Trike providing maximum comfort with huge storage space. Suitable for babies from the age of 10m – 36m+. Fully equipped with built-in Touch-Steering handle, whether you're storing the baby’s toys or your own shopping treasures, strolling together has never been more fun - it's a summer essential!
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