Summer Special Digital Edition - NOW LIVE
Our NEW digital community initiative, not-for-profit issue is now live! Thank you for everyones support in this Lockdown edition. Together we’ve created something great!
Here’s what you can expect:
This online only summer magazine is a first for us, in our 10 years of publishing! In this topsy-turvy world of ours, we felt it was more important than ever to find a way to share Country Child with you all, and going online was, of course, the obvious answer.
We hope you’ll enjoy ‘scrolling’ through the pages; it’s a packed issue with lots of great ideas to keep your brood entertained in the coming months.
With parents up and down the country having taken on the role of Teacher, we felt a compendium of Arts and Crafts ideas would be a sure-fire hit with you all. Turn to page 22 to see what brilliant suggestions art guru Suzie Brown recommends you try with your pupils! The activities are easy to follow, they don’t cost the earth and, most importantly, they are guaranteed to be FUN, a win-win surely?!
Uncertain times such as these that we’re living in can naturally cause feelings of anxiety and uncertainty amongst all ages. We’ve spoken to two hypnotherapists who share their thoughts and advice on how we can help ourselves to remain calm in these unsettling times. Turn to pages 16 through to 19 for a really interesting, thought provoking read.
With holiday travel overseas looking unlikely for the foreseeable, now is the time to embrace what’s on our doorsteps! Naturalist Jeni Bell shares her camping wisdom with us on page 11. If you are on the fence about whether to go all out and buy a tent, this is an article you have to read! If you’re not quite ready to embrace a holiday under canvas, fear not, we’ve handpicked some great self-catering getaways for you. Whet your appetite on pages 12 and 13 and enjoy your break away.
For those looking to relocate over the coming months, mum of three Maria Booth has done just that. She and her family, (with dog and puppy in tow) have recently upped sticks from Hampshire and moved to the Lake District. She shares her journey and her top tips with you on page 32.
Are you looking for a dog to join your family? Unsure what pup to purchase? Jasmin Mason from Paragon Dogs looks at the best family-friendly breeds on page 45. Send us photos of your new additions – we’d love to see them!
With these beautiful blue skies and warm sunny days, al-fresco eating comes into its own. Get the kids involved in the kitchen this summer with some simple salad prep. The Cooking School in Warminster have suggested some delicious eats for the whole family to enjoy. And there are home-made ice lolly recipes too – you’ll find them all on our Food page 40.
As ever, we’ve been hunting out some fab interior ideas for you – and have gone all out rainbow this summer, it seems the perfect nod to our wonderful NHS. Bring a little rainbow into your homes; inspiration can be found on page 37.
Bookworms of all ages will love our Book Club suggestions on page 28. As well as some movie recommendations too on page 25, there’s something for everyone – we hope you like what you see and read!
In the meantime, stay safe, enjoy this time with your families and soak up the warm weather – the British weather gods are doing pretty brilliantly at the moment!