How a hot stones massage helped me unwind – at last

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By Linda Aitchison Stripped to my knickers, flat on my back and covered only by a towel, I had a sudden urge to tell everyone how much I loved them. For months people had been urging me to relax. I’d finally managed it, with a little help in the shape of some gentle hands and hot stones – and a plentiful, luxuriously soft towel. In fact I felt euphoric, almost drunk (hard to believe for [...] Read more »

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The coolest thing to do this summer!

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Fun on the snow doesn’t have to just be in the winter, it snows every day at The Snow Centre! And you don’t have to ski or snowboard to enjoy the slopes, with sledging sessions running every weekend. Children from four years upwards and their parents can have fun whizzing down the freshly groomed snow in traditional sledges and Rubber Ringos. Once you have finished on the slopes you can warm up with a hot [...] Read more »

Hop & Hunt Easter Challenge

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We’ve been told about a fabulous event which is happening that we’d love to share with you.  The event is called Hop & Hunt and is being held at the Duke of York Square, King’s Road, London, SW3 on Saturday 7th April 2012.  It’s a totally free event for all the family to enjoy with some fantastic prizes up for grabs. Over the Easter bank holiday, pack up the family and head to Duke of [...] Read more »

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Win a luxury stay at Radisson Blu and a family pass to Alton Towers

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This competition is now closed. The new Radisson Blu hotel East Midlands Airport is perfectly placed for the great Easter getaway – whether staying at home or jetting away. Located at the gateway of the National Forest and centrally placed for the many family friendly attractions in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, this modern, contemporary hotel ticks all the boxes for a short break. We’ve teamed up with www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-eastmidlandsairport to give you the chance to win [...] Read more »

Could you be a champion trolley dasher in Port Talbot?

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…You could be as famous as Sir Anthony Hopkins. Or perhaps you prefer Michael Sheen, Rob Brydon or Richard Burton – if only for 99 seconds. It’s the proud town that has produced more VIPs per square any inch than maybe anywhere else in the world. And now a brand NEW VIP beckons – as a national retail chain seeks a Very Important Poundsaver to celebrate the opening of a brand new store in the [...] Read more »

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Sponsored post: Top 10 great days out with the family

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If you’re looking for some ideas for family fun, look no further. From theme parks and water parks, to cinemas and safaris, we’ve selected 10 of the best days out and activities that are sure to keep the whole family entertained. Theme Parks Offering all kinds of thrills, from roller coasters and log flumes, to fast trains and dodgems, theme parks are all about having as much fun with your family as possible. Kids will [...] Read more »

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Heartbreaking survey highlights culture-starved kids

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Millions of British children have never been to an art gallery, theatre or stage show, according to research from Visit Birmingham. We find it shocking and sad that the home of the wonderful Thinktank museum, Birmingham Hippodrome and so many other brilliant attractions should be in the position of reporting on such disappointing findings. It’s not about money – with so many offers, deals and discounts at such attractions, there’s often a way of getting there [...] Read more »

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Win a holiday for up to eight people – thanks to a snap happy half term

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Encourage your kids to appreciate the natural world around them this half term with our great photography competition. You can keep them entertained for hours as they try to capture the perfect picture to put them in with a chance of winning a four night stay in a tipi! (yes a tipi – check them out at Tipi West.) Have a lovely time has teamed up with Daioni, the UK’s only organic flavoured milk drink, [...] Read more »

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