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Harry Potter for 4-year-olds: The Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 4

BOOM! Somebody knocked on the door. Uncle Vernin came downstairs holding a gun. ‘Who’s there? To come my house, we haven’t invited anyone.’ he shouted. SMASH!! The door fell on the floor. A big man was standing there. ‘Hello Harry, can you make me a cuppa tea?’ Harry just stared and froze. Vernon said ‘Get OUT!’ Hagrid said, ‘Shut up, Vernin! Harry, Happy Birthday.’ He gave…
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Harry Potter for 4-year-olds: The Philosopher's Stone Chapter 3

At breakfast one day the post came. Harry picked up the letters and he saw a letter with his name on. ‘Mr H Potter, The Cupboard Under the Stairs’   He was very supprised. Nobody ever sent him a letters. Dudderly saw his letter and told Uncle Vernin. Vernin snatched it away and Harry got angry. ‘It’s mine, give it back.’ said Harry. ‘Go to your cupboard.’ Uncle Vernin said, and he…
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Harry Potter for 4-6 year olds: The Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 2

I’m back introducing Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone to 4-6 year old children with home-made illustrations.  Harry is now 10 years old. He still lives with his family, the Dursleys. His aunt is Aunt Pechooneeya and his uncle is Uncle Vernin. Their son is Dudderly. The family is never kind to Harry. On Dudderly’s 11th birthday, he starts going all whiney-whiney coz he only has 34…
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Playball programme for London children

The Playball programme follows a holistic approach and offers learning opportunities and experiences relating to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of your child. Playball takes advantage of developmental windows of opportunity by providing a wide range of suitable movement skills and physical activities in a safe and secure environment – perfect for optimal learning!
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DIY Harry Potter picture book: Potted for 4-year-olds

Introducing Harry Potter for the very young. When the film and book are over their heads, but they desperately want to know the story… Book 1: The Philofososs Stone Chapter 1 Harry was a baby. His parents dieded because the baddy wizard Voldimor deddid them with a baddy spell. Harry was ok because he had lots of special love magic from his mummy and daddy to keep him safe. But he got an ouchy…
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Christmas budgeting: Save money with Family Secret Santa 

We are all familiar with Secret Santa at work: it’s fun, surprising, saucy at times, and economical. Well we can adapt this game to our family gathering this Christmas, since, let’s be frank, we none of us have got the time or money or energy to be buying a present for each of our family. Rules of the game: Each guest brings one present and walks away with one present. Charity, recycled…
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Mums Day Out: 11 Relaxing things to do in London, minus the kids

Married life is awesome, but sometimes Mums need some time to look after themselves and enjoy some alone time without necessarily being alone. It’s important for busy Mums to get out there and try some activities that you have had your eye on for ages, but keep putting off due to family commitments. Now is the time to seize the day, make some time for yourself and kick back and relax…
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How table lights can be used as a decorative accessory

Table lights or table lamps make for the ideal finishing touch to any room. A popular addition to a side table, bedside table or console unit, table lamps can be used as a decorative accessory that is not only great to look at but is practical too. Image credit: Pexels With Searchlight Electric’s help, here are some of the many ways a table lamp can be used as a home accessory, highlighting…
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FREE HOBBIES: Learn to 'ring' (church bells) at Putney

Quirky, totally, but think: Do you love music, uplifting music, but can’t play an instrument and would love to be part of a small group which teaches you how to ring a welcome peal for a bride, a babe or a dearly departed one ? Ringers have also been faithfully celebrating and commemorating every great event since the WW1 Armistice, including more recently, the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and…
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HALLOWEEN OUTING to a PUMPKIN FARM

Crockford Bridge Farm, near Guildford, off the A3. Easy peasy. The quirkiest farmyard I’VE ever seen! A great outing for the kids and an opportunity to pick up a few pumpkins, I say a few, but the CHOICE. 8 varieties possibly, smooth and knobbly, great and small, speckled and just reassuringly orange. With helpful cooking tips to make the most of each type.           It all had a…
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