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CHUNKY CHICKEN CURRY

CHUNKY CHICKEN CURRY (serves 8 people) recipe kindly donated by Butlins and the Kids Cooking Company. Preparation time 25 mins Cooking time 20 mins – Oven temp 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5 Ingredients 1 Tbsp sunflower oil 2 Tsp mild curry paste or mild curry powder 1 clove of garlic crushed 2 tbsp Mango Chutney 1 tbsp Ginger (grated) optional 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut…
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FREE LONDON: IT BOYS! FREE TICKETS TO LONDON HEADLINE SHOWCASE

Energetic LA pop-rock boy band sensations IT BOYS! have announced that they are to culminate their 8 date UK tour this month with the release of their debut album ‘Introduction’, set for UK release on 4th June through EMI/Century Media Records. The band hit the UK later this month for an 8 date tour which will include their first ever headline London showcase. The show takes place at Camden…
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Media opportunity: Your chance to be part of a new property TV show!

Would you like your home to have an aspirational transformation? Would you be prepared to revamp your home with the help of one of Britain’s top interior designers for mainstream TV? A new property programme is looking for three sets of neighbours who own their own homes and all live in the same type of house. Ideally you would all live in the same street or close by. If that sounds like you…
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Media opportunity: Need inspiration in the kitchen? Check this out...

Do you have a cooking dilemma? Do you need to throw a fantastic dinner party to wow your boss, or in-laws!? Are you hosting a special dinner party for the first time or need help catering for a surprise party? Are you confused by the sheer variety of ingredients available in today’s supermarkets? We can help! Boundless productions – the makers of The Apprentice and Grand Designs &#8211…
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Media opportunity: your chance to be on TV!

Are you desperate to escape the daily grind? Constantly wondering if there’s more to life? Do you dream of giving up your job, selling the house, cashing in your savings and buying your own business somewhere new? In a new Channel 4 series (Compare your Life), we take families looking for a better quality of life and show them different options for big life changes. Our team of experts…
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Recipe: Traditional Cream Tea Scones

With June just around the corner, it is definitely time to start planning a right royal spread for your Diamond Jubilee party. This delicate, light and deliciously sweet Traditional Cream Tea Scones recipe will make for an impeccable party and make you and your children celebrate in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in a truly traditional style. This recipe serves 8. Preparation time: 15…
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Win 1 of 5 copies of 'BAT AND RAT' book By Patrick Jennings

Bat and Rat are two best friends living in the big city. Together these nocturnal pals enjoy their favourite things, like riding the subway, dumpster diving in Chinatown, writing songs, and playing in a band. One hot summer night, while tasting their favourite flavours of ice cream, like mosquito ripple, they find the inspiration for the perfect new tune—for they realize their favourite…
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The Girl Who Loved Wellies

A puddle-jumpingly funny book! Snug slippers, terrific trainers or the perfect pair of party shoes? NO! It’s wellies that Molly loves. And she loves them so much that she never takes them off. Ever. On the beach, in the bath and even in bed, Molly and her wellies are inseparable and NOTHING’S going to change that . . . or is it? A brilliant new book from the creator of THE BOY WHO…
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Little Learners - New interactive books for babies

Parragon launches Little Learners, the vibrant new interactive book range for babies. Little Learners are great not just for babies but also for mums and carers as they allow babies and toddlers to engage, interact and develop through playing with these beautifully illustrated books. My 5 year old son also loved reading these books by himself so the shelf value of these books is great.
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'Florentine and Pig - Have a very lovely picnic' - kids' & mums' new book review

Florentine and Pig have already won over an army of parents with their traditional values, even though the first book won’t be published until 7th June 2012. Eva Katzler has developed the brand and content through online channels. Florentine and Pig have an impressive 1477 followers on Twitter and a whopping 1762 fans on Facebook (early May 2012). Each book sees the two having a different…
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