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We don't usually summon insects to our picnics but they have a habit of inviting themselves. With bee populations dwindling across the world, perhaps its time we were a bit more inclusive and welcoming. Our fun facts and bee-themed games below will help the whole family to learn more about bees, at the same time as running off some of that cake! By Fi DarbyIllustration by Jennie Maizels    DOWNLOAD THE PDF HEREA4 PRINT AND FOLD TO POCKET SIZE UP TO 11 YEARS OLD We Need Bees Fun fact: If the bees and other insects didn't pollinate our plants, we would...

The previous evening we'd walked from the cottage, up to see Ullswater at sunset. The fantastic view was described by Wainwright as one of the most stunning. From here, we could see on the other side of the valley there was a higher peak, also walking distance from the cottage, of course it had to be done. We set off early the next morning, picnic packed, on an adventure. A gentle walk began through the field of cows, then started to climb alongside a brook and up, up to the wall. Follow the wall up. Finally we reached the tour....

Meet Catherine of Tiger and Fox. After spending over 12 years in the design industry, working on a range of big brand and not for profit organisations she started her own collection of illustrations whilst on maternity leave.Catherine and her husband Dave have two girls who are crazily wild and fun and they inspired the name and a lot of her designs. Her girls love to play with the Animal Alphabet print, spotting their favourite (T for Tiger).   Catherine has just installed her Arab Crown Folio c.1900 press which has been carefully restored by  AMR Logan Press and she...

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...

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...