Why we love sculpture parks by Kath Horwill

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Photo courtesy of Kielder Partnership It may sound incredibly simplistic, but one of my favourite things to do with my family is to get out in the fresh air and walk. We love to go to Cannock Chase, which includes some great planned walks, where in one or two places, you’ll find some interesting sculptures. Ready for Ten writer Kath Horwill rounded up a selection of places where families can enjoy sculpture on a wider scale. She [...] Read more »

Travel writing tips from our competition judge, Catherine Cooper

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There’s less than a month to go before the closing date of our Beautiful Britain Family Travel Writing Competition. Here, author and journalist Catherine Cooper, who’s also a judge in our competition, offers some words of wisdom about how to write a travel feature: • Don’t think that you have to go somewhere exotic to write a great travel piece. It’s fine to write about a day at your local park or museum or caravanning [...] Read more »

Win a week-long cycling holiday to France for four with Pierre & Vacances

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Pierre & Vacances and P&O Ferries have teamed up to offer a fantastic cycling holiday for four to France. The prize also includes £200 worth of cycling goodies courtesy of Halfords and high visibility gear from Hello Joe. Entrants must show their passion for both France and cycling in a photograph or image – think baguettes and berets! Images should be uploaded online by 18 August 2011, via the Pierre & Vacances facebook page. Tweet Read more »

Sponsored post: Affordable family holidays in Tenerife with lowcostholidays.com

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The beautiful Canary Island of Tenerife is consistently classed as one of the most popular family destinations in Europe, and with clean, safe beaches, stunning natural landscapes and year round sunshine it is not hard to see why. If you are looking for one of the best family holidays then Tenerife is the place to go. It can be as action packed or as ‘lazy-by-the-pool’ as you wish with plenty on offer to cater to [...] Read more »

Compton Hospice Fun Day to host Battle of the Bands competition

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By Carol Garrington LAST year Wolverhampton’s Compton Hospice held its first Compton in the Park family fun day and it was such a success that this year they’re doing it bigger and better. Entry to the event being held at the city’s West Park on Saturday June 26,is free. There’ll be lots on for families including a fun fair, It’s a Knockout competition plus lots of stalls, games and activities. This year, for the first time, there’ll also [...] Read more »