Recent Articles in Things to make & do

Ten of the top National Trust places to enjoy a walk with the family
Oct 17, 2012

Plan your half-term with a family walk with activities included at National Trust properties throughout the UK.

Annabel Karmel's hidden vegetable tomato sauce
Oct 9, 2012

An autumn/winter warming sauce that's full of goodness to encourage fussy eaters created by Annabel Karmel.

Sky Go & Looby Lou Designs
Sep 12, 2012

Hazel Bothma and her daughter, Frida, went to the launch of Sky Go and also tried out a Canvas Kit from Looby Lou Designs.

National Trust Recruiting for Kids' Council
Aug 1, 2012

To offer children a chance to try out the National Trust and get inspiration on what they would like to change if they were appointed to the Kids' Council, the Trust is offering children free entry at over 200 places during August .

Love Parks Week
Jul 19, 2012

Masses of free entertainmanet in your local park to kick-start the summer holidays. Love Parks Week runs from 21 to 28 July and there are over 1000 activities and events to choose from.

Beethoven al fresco
Jul 2, 2012

Five minutes of Beethoven's 9th to inspire and set you up for the day!

The LEGO Friends 2012 Roadshow
Jun 21, 2012

Beginning it's UK tour in London, The LEGO Friends 2012 Roadshow will be at West End Live – Trafagar Square on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 June before moving on to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Newcastle Metro, Birmingham Airport, Pony Club, LEGOLAND Windsor, Westfield London and Merry Hill.

Argos Playcation Guide
Jun 16, 2012

To inspire us all to get outdoors and play with the family, Argos have produced a free Playcation Guide and there's a video to get you in the mood too!

Give a home to a solitary bee – build a bee hotel
Jun 3, 2012

Bees play an essential part in the life cycle of many crops and flowers so for parents and children everywhere, the University of Leeds has come up with the ideal way to have fun this half-term and help the environment at the same time by building a bee hotel.

Build a bee hotel
Jun 3, 2012

Turn your garden into a bee-friendly haven with a simple wooden structure that gives solitary bees a place to nest – as seen in the gold medal-winning University of Leeds' exhibit at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.

Science Museum hosts Universe of Sound: a virtual Philharmonia Ochestra
Jun 2, 2012

The Science Museum is to showcase the Universe of Sound - a major new digital installation which sees a virtual Philharmonia Orchestra taking up residence until 8 July 2012 before touring the UK.

The Crooked Well's Easter Pudding
Apr 6, 2012

Make this hot cross bun bread and butter pudding created by the chef at Camberwell's Crooked Well and celebrate Easter in style.