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The clocks have gone forward, the Easter holidays are here, and hopefully the sun will grace us with its presence too! We’re here to offer a few ideas to get out and about with the family this Easter. The Seal Sanctuary at Gweek is always well worth a visit, with lots of cute critters to meet, from penguins to otters, not forgetting the seal pups, of course.

We look ahead to Truro Festival, which is always a highlight of the calendar. Also in this issue, you’ll find another tasty recipe to try out with the children, courtesy of Little Kitchen Magicians. We introduce two exciting new items: ‘Book worms’, featuring some timeless classics from the bookshelves, and ‘Let’s create’, where we test our talents making a funny bunny face mask.

Finally, check out the What’s On pages for lots more ideas of fun things to do over the holiday. So whatever the weather this Easter, rest assured there’s plenty to keep the whole family occupied. Enjoy!

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Ideas to explore with the family Splashing about at the Seal Sanctuary

On the Cover

Celebrations in the city

Penguins at The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek

11 Book worms

Riveting reads from the bookshelf

12 Let’s create!

Make a ‘funny bunny’ face mask

15 What’s on

Easter activities and events

18 Tasty treats

Fabulous fishcakes – yummy and healthy!

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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch at the Minack Join Mr Grinling performed by Craig Johnson (Squashbox & Kneehigh Theatre) and Mrs Grinling, Sharon Andrew (Scary Little Girls), and the newly-formed Minack Youth Theatre for a delightful musical adaptation inspired by the much-loved children’s story. Performances are from 29th March to 1st April at 7pm, with a 2pm matinee on 31st March.

Mr Grinling the lighthouse keeper tends his light come rain or shine. Every day Mrs Grinling makes him a delicious lunch and sends it out across the sea to the lighthouse.

But Mr Grinling isn’t the only one who enjoys the tasty food. Some greedy seagulls keep stealing his lunch! Can Mrs Grinling come up with an ingenious plan to make sure the lighthouse keeper gets his lunch?

“We are delighted with our first ever Minack Youth Theatre production!” says Minack Director Zoë Curnow. “Over the past three months the children have worked alongside a professional production team including Director John Brolly and Musical Director Ben Sutcliffe (Rogue Theatre & The People’s String Foundation) to create their own unique performance and perform on our world famous stage.”

To book and for more info, call the box office: 01736 810181 or visit www.minack.com

Family fun at The Park, Mawgan Porth With the days getting longer and the sun returning, it’s time to get out and enjoy the fabulous Cornish coast again. What better place to do so than The Park at Mawgan Porth, a fantastic family resort on the north coast, close to Newquay and all its attractions, from the zoo to the aquarium. This Easter, there’s a range of wonderful events for kids staying at The Park to enjoy, from nature club to beach craft, plus amazing facilities including indoor and outdoor pools and outdoor play equipment. Why not book now for your next holiday or, if you’re not tied to term-time, take advantage of a spring getaway? See the website for current special offers.

But non-residents can also enjoy many of the onsite facilities throughout the school holidays too, including the Park Café, swimming pool, sauna and steam room.

Why not make the most of the ‘swim and dine’ offer for only £10 (£5 kids) at selected times of the year? And, with so many great facilities onsite and a dog-friendly beach a short stroll away, it’s an ideal destination for out-of-season pre-school breaks, or perhaps for grandparents to spend quality time with the little ones, giving parents a brief rest too!

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St Animate at Truro Cathedral Budding young filmmakers take note... you could be about to receive your lucky break! Use your imagination and craft skills to bring the tales of Cornish Saints to life using stop motion animation. Truro Cathedral is running fantastic workshops this Easter, from 4th to 6th April.

Two sessions run each day (10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm) in the Cathedral Office, 14 St Mary’s Street. Ideal for children aged 7 to 11, they’ll love putting their creative talents to the test, while learning about our fascinating Cornish heritage at the same time.

And once they’ve made their mini movie creations, you’ll get a chance to enjoy them too. Animations will premiere on Friday 8th April in the Truro Festival Marquee. Who knows? We might be witnessing the next generation of big film directors before they hit the big time!

The sessions are fantastic value too, at only £4 per session. Places are limited are likely to fill up fast so we recommend booking now to avoid disappointment!

For further information or to book, contact Truro Cathedral Education: schools@trurocathedral.org.uk or 01872 276782

Explore Telegraph Museum Porthcurno’s new exhibitions Porthcurno, 1870. The most connected valley on the planet. Fast-forward to 2016, and discover where the roots of modern communication began.

Travel to the edge of land, and meet the pioneers of global communication who made long distance messaging possible.

Explore the new ‘Valley Tales & Trails’ temporary exhibition this April, and find out how Porthcurno’s role in shaping modern communication affected the local landscape and community. Be guided by stories of Porthcurno’s lasting legacy, and connect the outdoor landscape with the richly told stories. Imagine the buzz of pioneering communication in 1870, to the technical training college that continued here until 1993. This small Cornish coastal village changed the way people connect across the world.

Wander around the coastal valley as part of the ‘Valley Trails’ element. Let the inspiring stories guide you on a path around one of Britain’s most beautiful and historically important coastal villages. Explore the ‘Valley Tales’ inside the Museum, and visualise how the valley looked when the training college was at its peak. In 20 years, the landscape in Porthcurno has changed phenomenally.

From April, pick up your trail map from the Museum’s reception. The ‘Valley Trail’ is free, and the indoor ‘Valley Tales’ exhibition is included with Museum admission.

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et in 42 acres on Cornwall’s beautiful Helford estuary, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary really is a must-visit this Easter. With stunning countryside, incredible river views and, of course, the stars of the show themselves, this is a family day out that all will be talking about for many months to come.

The array of furry friends are guaranteed to put a smile on your face, whatever your age – not just seals, but also sea lions, otters,

penguins, ponies and more. In fact, there are so many reasons to pay a visit – it’s heart-warming, educational, exciting in equal measure!

Pup season for grey seals is during the months of September to February. So far this season, the sanctuary has rescued 61 grey seal pups. A pup may need rescuing for many reasons, from malnourishment after being separated from its mum, to more extensive injuries that require medical attention.

A female grey seal pup rescued this season, Kerplunk, had a serious bite wound causing a broken rear left flipper. Sadly, the flipper had to be amputated. But luckily for Kerplunk, vet Paul Riley (who previously performed on another seal pup, Silkie, back in 2007) was able to successfully operate.

Kerplunk has since learnt how to adapt her swimming style and was released back into the wild successfully in February this year.

The sanctuary is also a permanent home to a community of adult seals, who for various reasons cannot be released back into the wild. A popular resident grey seal is Ray, who even has his own Facebook page! Ray was rescued from ê BELOW Kerplunk

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Widemouth Bay in 2001 at approximately three weeks old. He was a malnourished pup showing some abnormal behaviour for a seal – he was chasing the public up and down the beach wanting to play! When he first arrived, it was apparent his behaviour was a little different to the other pups.

First he was seen bumping into the side of the pool when he was in the nursery pool which suggested his sight was not in the best condition, he then started shedding his coat leaving him almost completely bald.

It was found that Ray has an under-active thyroid, which was why he was bald, and therefore would have to be on treatment for the rest of his life and become a resident at the sanctuary. He also became quite cross eyed and showed some odd behaviour of rocking up and down like a rocking horse.

The team discovered that Ray had a minor degree of brain damage, which explained a few of his not-so-seal-like behaviours!

Ray has become a firm favourite with both visitors and the animal care team!

Zoe Morris, Animal Care Assistant, says: “Ray is such a character. As well as his rocking horse impression, Ray likes to do pirouettes in the pool, roll around on the poolside and also carry around a buoy under

his flipper – as if he has a handbag! Ray also likes to stop the animal care team during pool cleaning and follow the hose wherever it goes and likes to have the water squirted in his mouth and onto his face! Being at the sanctuary now for a few years, Ray has also found a love interest in our oldest seal at the sanctuary, Sheeba. You will often see them lying together on the haul out or swimming together around the pool!”

The sanctuary is home to 11 resident grey seals, five common seals and four sea lions from all over the world. It currently holds the most diverse collection of pinnipeds in the UK. So why not pay a visit to meet them all, along with the resident otters, penguins, ponies, goats and sheep!

Daily interactive talks and feeding presentations make this a great day out for the family. Hear dramatic rescues and the residents’ stories brought to life! Don’t forget to check out the sanctuary’s website for fantastic 2016 events.

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The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is Europe’s busiest seal rescue centre. Every year the sanctuary rescues and releases over 50 injured or abandoned seal pups during pup season.

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Celebrate

IN THE CITY Enjoy a fantastic cultural celebration in the city, this April, at Truro Festival.

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Events will also take place in venues around Truro including Waterstones, Truro Library, Truro Cathedral, Truro Arts Shop, The Royal Cornwall Museum and Hall for Cornwall, so keep a look out for more details.

he city’s annual cultural festival, funded and delivered by Totally Truro Business Improvement District (BID), takes place from 2nd to 9th April, and is set to bring a hive of creative, cultural activity to the city over the Easter holidays.

Inspired by the imagination and vibrancy of the people and places in and around Truro, this family festival is brimming with events to entertain, entice and excite all ages! From art and craft workshops to exhibitions, storytelling to puppet shows and pop-up theatre to dances in the streets, there’s something for everyone.

Being the main hub for the festival, the marquee on Lemon Quay opens from 10am to 4pm each day with a café and regular workshops featuring illustrators, comic book illustrators, manga artists and makers suitable for children and adults. All workshops are £2.50, with no booking necessary.

There will also be free storytelling on offer Monday to Friday afternoons in the marquee, in conjunction with Waterstones, followed by a free craft workshop based on

the theme of the book.

The festival is thrilled to announce that Light Theatre is bringing its sell-out show, The Magic Beanstalk, to Truro Library on Saturday 9th April. Beautiful hand-carved puppets and amazing experiments are used to retell the classic story of Jack and the Giant who lives through the clouds and over the rainbow.

The show, designed for children between the ages of 5 and 11, is a unique blend of theatre and science made in Cornwall by a team who have worked alongside Kneehigh Theatre, The Little Angel Theatre and The Eden Project.

The production links directly to the UK Primary Curriculum in English, Science, Design and Technology, Art and Design.

Tickets are £7 adult, £5 under 14, and family ticket (two adults and two children) £22 and are available from www.crbo.co.uk or Tourist Information Centres across Cornwall.

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Here are Stephens Scown’s favourite beaches across the South West…

• Crantock • Exmouth • Gwithian and Godrevy • Perranporth • Saunton Sands Why not share your favourite beach with Stephens Scown this Easter? Tweet @stephensscown or share on their facebook page.

A copy of the full guide can be viewed on the firm’s website at www.stephens-scown.co.uk/uncategorised/love-where-youlive-our-insiders-guide/

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Riveting reads from the bookshelves Celebrating some timeless classics that literally jump off the page… in fact, three of them are headed for the Cornish stage this spring!

5 MINUTES’ PEACE Jill Murphy

GANGSTA GRANNY David Walliams and Tony Ross

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Jill Murphy’s muchloved family favourite, Five Minutes’ Peace.

A tale that parents everywhere can relate to, Murphy recounts one mum’s challenge to enjoy a brief moment of peace in an ever-so-bubbly bath. So far the series has sold over five million copies, and with the release of this beautifully illustrated special edition, no doubt many more children and parents will fall in love with the Large family. Jill Murphy, who lives in Cornwall, is also the author behind the spell-binding Worst Witch series, a big hit with older children.

The number one bestseller from David Walliams, who has taken the children’s literature world by storm, teaches us never to underestimate our grandparents! Funny and touching in equal measure, Gangsta Granny is delivered with Walliams’ typical eccentricity. Whether your children love the book already or are new to the story, they’re bound to have a fantastic time at the stage show, headed to Hall For Cornwall this spring (13th to 17th April).

WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury

THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER’S LUNCH Rhonda and David Armitage

Winner of the Smarties Prize in 1989, this wonderful book has captured the hearts of many. The story of a dad and three kids on their hunt to find a bear is an essential addition to any bookshelf. Fans of the book will love Michael Rosen’s Bear Hunt, Chocolate Cake and Bad Things, a ‘hands-on, interactive and walkthrough story trail’, at Camborne College in May – not to be missed!

Another timeless classic; with the upcoming adaptation coming to the Minack, we thought it time to revisit this magical book by Rhonda Armitage, brought colourfully to life with husband David’s vivid illustrations. The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch tells the story of Mr Grinling’s daily challenge to save his lunch from pesky seagulls (a trial familiar to many!). Turn to page 4 to learn more about the stage show.

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FUNNY BUNNY MASK

If you enjoyed making this mask, hop along to Trebah’s Easter Workshops on Tuesday 29th and Thursday 31st March (11am-2pm) to build a bespoke ‘Bunny Bungalow’ (£3 per workshop). You can also bounce around the garden everyday this Easter holiday on the ‘Boogly Eyed Bunny’ Trail, discovering a breadth of bunny breeds (£2 per trail including a chocolate Easter treat).

Normal garden entry rates apply; tickets valid for 7 days.

With Easter approaching, we had a go making these fun bunny masks, with a little help from Esther Wilson of Trebah Garden, a wonderful paradise to explore in Mawnan Smith. Why not have a go yourself?

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Cut two pieces of string long enough that you can tie them around the back of your head and thread them through the holes on either side of your mask.

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25th - 28th March EASTER AT TINTAGEL

Tintagel Castle

www.english-heritage.org.uk/ tintagel

11am - 5pm. Adventure Quest. Meet a character from the past and follow your quest as you explore Tintagel and crack the clues. Rise to the challenge and win your chocolate reward.

25th March - 8th April

EASTER AT PENDENNIS

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth

www.english-heritage.org.uk/ pendennis

11am - 5pm. A range of events throughout Easter, including Easter Adventure Quest, Train the Troops and Pendennis Needs You!

25th March 10th April

SEAL CADETS

Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek

www.visitsealife.com/gweek

Junior marine biologists - join the Seal Cadets, and help care for marine mammals. Get involved in seal medic training, mammal identification, pup assessing and much more! Contact 01326 221361 for details.

25th March 10th April

CAMEL CREEK'S EGGSTRAORDINARY EASTER

Crealy

www.camelcreek.co.uk

10am - 5pm. Easter trail with prize, Easter Sunday bunny visit, free face painting, Camel Creek Bug Wall, undercover Buccaneer Battles, Digging for Treasure, and much more.

25th March 10th April

EASTER AT THE LOST GARDENS

Lost Gardens of Heligan

www.heligan.com

Take part in the Great Emu Egg Hunt, get crafty at Egg HQ, feed the chickens and meet the new chicks.

25th March 10th April

EDEN EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Eden Project

www.edenproject.com

Take on the challenge of the egg hunt, compete in the assault course and get stuck into egg-themed games. There’s something to suit all ages, including adults who love to play.

27th - 28th March EASTER FAMILY FUN

Bodmin & Wenford Railway

www.bodminrailway.co.uk

Easter egg hunt, face painting, balloon modelling, miniature railway, brake van rides. Adult £15, senior/student £14 and child £7. Tickets include all children’s entertainment. Contact 01208 73555 for details.

29th & 31st March

BUNNY BUNGALOWS AT TREBAH

Trebah Garden

www.trebah-garden.co.uk

11am - 2pm. Enjoy the ‘Boogly Eyed Bunny’ trail. Hop into a creative workshop and build a bespoke ‘Bunny Bungalow’. Trails £2 including a chocolate Easter treat; workshops £3 including all materials.

29th March 10th April

THE ALTERNATIVE TRAIL

Cotehele

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ cotehele

A family and dog-friendly trail around the Cotehele Estate, finishing at Cotehele Mill with a prize for all children.

2nd - 9th April

TRURO FESTIVAL

Truro

www.trurofestival.co.uk

The city’s annual cultural festival is set to bring a hive of creative, cultural activity to the city over the Easter holidays.

4th - 6th April

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Truro Cathedral

www.trurocathedral.org.uk

10am - 12pm or 1pm - 3pm. Bring the tales of Cornish Saints to life using stop motion animation. For ages 7-11. £4 per session. For further info contact schools@trurocathedral.org.uk or 01872 276782.

EASTER EVENTS

Take a closer look

Easter Adventure Quest Fri 25 – Mon 28 March, 11am – 5pm Train the Troops Fri 25 March – Sun Fri 1 April, 11am – 5pm Pendennis Needs You! Sat 2 – Fri 8 April, 11am – 5pm

Bunny Bungalows

hop Drop in works arch M st 31 d an 29th pm 11am-2

Bounce around the garden on the “Boogly Eyed Bunny” trail discovering a breadth of bunny breeds. Hop into a creative workshop and build a bespoke “Bunny Bungalow”. Trails £2 including a chocolate Easter treat; Workshops £3 including all materials. Normal Garden entry rates apply. Tickets valid for 7 days.

Trebah – it’s excitingly different.

Open daily from 10am Mawnan Smith Nr Falmouth Telephone 01326 252200 Visit trebah-garden.co.uk

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9th April

THE BIG V

Regal Theatre, Redruth

www.whatsoncornwall.co.uk

A whirlwind of circus, dance, song, magic and more, featuring a line-up of sensational stars, headed to the Regal Theatre in Redruth.

10th April

CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT

Trengwaiton

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ trengwainton-garden

10.30am - 4pm. Find Bunny’s hidden clues around the garden that’ll lead to a delicious chocolate prize. Follow his trail along winding wooded paths, crossing bridges and streams and passing through giant tree fern jungles.

13th - 17th April

GANGSTA GRANNY

Hall For Cornwall

www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Adaptation of David Walliams’ much-loved Gangsta Granny heads to Hall For Cornwall. To book, call 01872 262466.

16th - 17th April

TREGOTHNAN GARDEN OPENING

Tregothnan

www.tregothnan.co.uk

An insight into Cornwall’s largest historic garden. Open for one weekend only, experience Tregothnan’s unequalled diversity of trees, rare collections, sweeping vistas and peaceful secluded groves on the banks of the River Fal.

16th - 17th April

PORTHLEVEN FOOD FESTIVAL

Porthleven

www.porthlevenfoodfestival.com

A weekend of food, drink and bands in Porthleven. Marquees on the quayside will be packed full of tasty treats, live music and cookery demonstrations.

20th April

BOLITHO SCHOOL OPEN MORNING

Bolitho School, Penzance

www.bolithoschool.co.uk

9.30am - 11.30am. Pre-reception and reception stay and play. Find out what makes an independent education different, see the new classrooms and to meet the Early Years and Key Stage 1 teachers, while children listen to a story, play a game and explore. Contact Karen for details on 01736 363271 or info@bolithoschool.co.uk

22nd - 24th April

CORNWALL ART FAIR

St Ives

www.cornwallartfair.co.uk

10am - 6pm. Cornwall Art Fair celebrates the array of artists working right here in Cornwall. Discover art for all budgets and tastes.

25th April

WORLD PENGUIN DAY

Paradise Park, Hayle

www.paradisepark.org.uk

Join in with Paradise Park’s World Penguin Day celebrations. Feedings, pictures and fun for all the family.

6th May onwards

AND THIS IS MY FRIEND LAUREL

Across Cornwall

www.carntocove.co.uk

The intriguing, funny and often poignant tale of friendship, love and dedication about one of Hollywood’s great film comedians, Stan Laurel.

7th May

FLORA DAY

Helston

www.helstonfloraday.org.uk

A fabulous pre-Christian town festival with Helston draped in bluebells, gorse and laurel leaves. Dancing commences at 7am, with celebrations throughout the day, culminating in the Evening Dance at the guildhall.

14th May

BEAR HUNT, CHOCOLATE CAKE AND BAD THINGS

Avalon Theatre

www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Michael Rosen’s Bear Hunt, Chocolate Cake and Bad Things is an immersive exhibition designed especially for children aged 0 – 11. Conceived, designed and produced by Discover Children’s Story Centre with Michael Rosen.

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Award-winning wildlife sanctuary with JungleBarn indoor play centre

Great day out for all the family!

• Over 650 birds and animals • JungleBarn indoor play • Exotic gardens • Penguin & otter feeding times • Feed the Lorikeets (small charge) • Free Flying Bird Show • Eagles of Paradise display • Carrot Time on the Fun Farm!

• Paradise Island outdoor play • Jungle Express Train (small charge) • Home of the World Parrot Trust • Otter Pool Cafe, Gift Shop & plants for sale

Don’t forget

your camera CLOSE ENCOUNTERS

Feed the parrots

Shows & train are weather permitting

Red Pandas

JungleBarn BIG FUN!

DINOSAUR QUIZ TRAIL

May to Sep

DISCOUNT VOUCHER - SAVE UP TO £6

Use this special voucher to make your visit to Paradise Park even better value. £1 per person off standard admission prices for up to 6 people.

Valid to 30/6/2016. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or saver ticket.

Open 10am. Paradise Park, Hayle, Cornwall.

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Easter Family Fun 27 & 28 March 2016 ● Easter Egg Hunt ● Face Painting ● Balloon Modelling ● Miniature Railway

HEALTHY, FUN & EDUCATIONAL COOKERY WORKSHOPS for 2-11 year olds Weaning Babies • Birthday Parties LOCATION: Heartlands (TR15) • Eden Cafe (PL25) TO BOOK or FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call Lizzie on 07968 606 580

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● Brake van rides

Adult £15.00 Senior/Student £14.00 Child £7.00 Tickets include all children's entertainment 01208 73555

www.bodminrailway.co.uk

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Fabulous

FISHCAKES

Fun to make together and delicious too!

W

e’ve teamed up with Lizzie Heath’s Little Kitchen Magicians for this great recipe to involve children of any age. This tasty fishcake – crispy outside yet soft middle – is a delicious family dish; and, as a 10-year-old told Lizzie just this week, “These are the best fishcakes ever!”

“Not only is it fun and colourful”, says Lizzie, “it allows kids to explore local foods, ask questions about food origins, strengthen fine motor skills and, very importantly, create cooking memories with parents, grandparents, siblings or friends.”

Meet Lizzie

Little Kitchen Magicians provide healthy, fun and educational pop-up cookery workshops for children aged 2+, families and parents with weaning babies, preschools, primary schools and more. With two children of her own, Lizzie aims to inspire and educate children and families about healthy eating. Little Kitchen Magicians deliver Cornwall Healthy Schools ‘Cooking in the Curriculum’ teacher training and are a Children’s University ‘Learning Destination’. Lizzie does birthday parties (aged 4+) too!

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LITTLE KITCHEN MAGICIANS Visit the website for upcoming workshops and events: www.littlekitchenmagicians.com littlekitchenmagicians Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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