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Who doesn't totally believe in the lolly bribe?!Picnic walks are always best when they end with a lolly! Especially a lolly packed with fruit, naturally low in calories and sugar with no hidden nasties. There’s really nothing quite like a promise of a treat when little legs are flagging at the end of a picnic walk to keep the little ones going. And where better to sit to eat it than the Lollipop (machine washable) PACMAT?! PACMATs are light weight and compact, so easy to take out with you on any everyday adventure. With their waterproof base you won’t get a...

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Exploring Cornwall, Picnic games, Pocket Pal -

With its stunning beaches, beautiful countryside, and intriguing history, Cornwall has to be everybody's favourite holiday location. It's not hard to find the perfect picnic spot in this gem of a county but what is there to do when the pasties and cream teas have all been gobbled up? We have some fascinating facts, and amusing picnic games for the whole family to enjoy. Lowena dhis! (Have a nice day!) By Fi Darby   DOWNLOAD THE PDF HEREA4 PRINT AND FOLD TO POCKET SIZE UP TO 11 YEARS OLD Cornish Time Fun fact: At the summer solstice, Land's End in Cornwall has...

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Nature and Wildlife -

As part of Bees' Needs Week why not plant some beautiful bee friendly flowers? From June to September try Allium, Cirsium Rivulare and Foxgloves, as well most herbs, to help nature’s pollinators thrive.  From September to December Caryopteris, Dahlias (single-flowered) and Ivy will keep bees keen on your garden throughout the season!" Read more about flowers for bees here. See our Jennie Maizels Bee PACMAT here.

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Nature and Wildlife -

Did you know it’s Bees' Needs Week? 12th - 18th July Bees and pollinators are vital for growing lots of our favourite foods and for plants to flourish in our fields and gardens. Here are 5 simple steps to help: • Grow more flowers, shrubs and trees • Let your garden grow wild • Cut your grass less often • Don’t disturb insect nests and hibernation spots • Think carefully about whether to use pesticides   See our Bee PACMAT illustrated by Jennie Maizels See plants bees love. Find out more about Bees' Needs Week at @defraud and The British Bee Keepers...

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Camping -

Seasoned family campers, Collete and her family from "Going on an Adventure," have set up in pouring rain, blazing sunshine, camped at festivals with their friends and even with their puppy! Read what they recommend you take with you here. Read their review of our Harelquin XL PACMAT here:Picnic blankets for larger families.

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