Pick your own

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

30-june

“If you’ve been growing strawberries or raspberries in your garden or allotment, you’re probably reaping the rewards by now. If not, the less green-fingered among us can always head for a pick-your-own farm, for all of the rewards with none of the digging!”

all about picking your own

find a farm near you

Stop them and buy one

Monday, June 29th, 2009

29-june

There are few nicer sounds on a hot summer’s day than the tinkly rendition of Greensleeves that lets you know the ice-cream van is coming down your street. Make ours a 99 - and don’t skimp on the raspberry sauce!

a great British tradition

why is it called a 99?

Seek out sweet peas

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

28-june

“Sweet peas are at their very best about now, when they’re filling British gardens with their gorgeous colours and scent. Take some time today to wake up and smell the flowers!”

how to grow them

it's officially the best-smelling flower!

“Mud, glorious mud”

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

27-june

“Anyone who’s ever done PE in the rain will sympathise with the competitors at the Swamp Soccer World Championships in Strachur, Scotland, this weekend. If you’re in the area, go and cheer them on - but you might find it difficult to identify your team once the mud starts flying.”

Swamp Soccer website

what to expect

Borrow a book

Friday, June 26th, 2009

26-june

“Lazing around with a good book is always a pleasure, but particularly so when the sun’s shining. In these cash-strapped times, might we suggest a visit to your local library?”

find a public library

choose a great book

then chat about it!

Watch the skies

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

25-june

Everyone’s so busy nowadays that sometimes the simplest pleasures involve doing very little at all. Why not give the multitasking a rest today and take a break just watching the sky. We’ve already spotted a cloud dog and a cloud motorbike drifting by - what can you see?

here's the science bit

seen any of these?

Dorset Cereals VW Campervan promotion

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

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We’re offering you the chance to win one of 2 VW T2 Danbury SE Campervans. It’s both practical and huge fun, and it’s ideal for taking off on a free-wheeling holiday around the UK this summer. To enter, simply fill in the unique code to be found on the inside of specially marked packs at www.dorsetcereals.co.uk

enter your code here

Go rock pooling

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

23-june

“A day at the seaside is brilliant fun at this time of year. Once you get bored of paddling, why not try rock pooling?”

more about rockpooling

what's in your bucket?

Anyone for tennis?

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

22-june

“Wimbledon fortnight starts today. There are at least two ways to celebrate this without queuing for tickets to Centre Court: either grab a racket and head to your local public tennis court, or fix yourself a delicious bowl of strawberries and cream!”

official Wimbledon website

where to stage your own tournament

Say thanks to Dad

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

21-june

“Today is Fathers’ Day. We all know it’s the thought that counts so, even if you’ve forgotten to send a card, give your dad a ring and wish him a happy day. And if you’re a father yourself, make sure to milk it for all it’s worth!”

it's not too late to send an ecard

ideas for the dad who has everything