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Competitions and Special Offers

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Win the ultimate winter experience with Parker Pens

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This winter, Parker, proud associate sponsors of the spectacular Natural History Museum Ice Rink in London, is offering three lucky readers of Families East the chance to experience an enchanting and unforgettable day out this January. Parker is giving you the chance to win 4 tickets to share with family or friends For your chance to win, simply answer the following question: Which city is the ice rink that Parker is an associate sponsor of located? a: London

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Send your answer on a postcard by 8th December to : Competitions - Families East Magazine, PO Box 2358 Ilford, Essex IG1 8BD For further information about Parker and for your chance to win a trip to New York visit www.parkerpen.com/en/ or for information on the ice rink visit www.nhmskating.com Terms and conditions: Each winner receives 4 tickets to the Natural History Museum Ice Rink valid from 4-9th Jan 2011. Only one entrant from the same household will be accepted. You must be 16 or over to enter. Entries must be received by [OL JSVZPUN KH[L HUK WYVVM VM ZLUKPUN JHUUV[ IL [HRLU HZ WYVVM VM YLJLPW[ (SS KLJPZPVUZ VM -HTPSPLZ ,HZ[ HYL Ă„UHS HUK UV correspondence will be entered into. No prize is exchangeable for cash or any other prize. Families East is not liable for any delay or failure by the Promoter to deliver any prize or for the quality of the prize of for any loss or damage arising in connection with the competition.By entering the competition, entrants have accepted and agreed these terms and conditions.

Hamleys’ Competition To celebrate 250 years of The Finest Toys in the World, Hamleys have teamed up with Families East to give you the chance to win £250 of Hamleys’ vouchers.

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Winners of last issue’s “London Unlocked� book competition were Mrs Wynne, Woodford Bridge; Margaret Elliot, South Hornchurch; Mrs R. Jackson, Ilford; and Ms Patel, Chingford Winners of last issue’s “Cycle Show 2010� exhibition competition were Mrs T. Haste, Ilford; Mr S. Jenson, Romford; Mrs Everingham, Ilford; and T Bennett, Hackney.

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Families Gift Guide by Holly Wadsworth-Hill

Families Gift Guide TOP 10 TOYS FOR CHRISTMAS 2010!

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The Nutcracker

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THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MUSEUM

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Smelly Romans

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Oceans Mammals

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What Planet are you from Clarice Bean?

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Arthur and the Meanies with Jan Fearnley

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Clarice Bean, That’s Me

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Charlie and Lola – Slightly Invisible

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