March outdoor madness
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Spring into action this March with some of these ideas:
St David’s Day – 1 March
Organise your own mini eisteddfodau (festival of music and poetry
reading) and then head to a nearby park for the performance. You could
even go somewhere much more public, like your local high street, to
impress the locals.
Mother’s Day – 2 March
Organise
some family bonding by getting your kids (or your mum) to go out for a
walk with you. It’s a great chance to chat and get some fresh air too.
Perhaps you could invite your friends or grandparents to join you to
make the event even bigger.
World Book Day – March 6
Take
advantage of this day to get your kids reading more, but why limit them
to reading indoors? The beauty of reading is that it can be done
anywhere and as 2008 is the National Year of Reading inspire your young
people by taking them outdoors.
Free Vegetable Open Day – March 8
Whether
you are a seasoned vegetable grower or thinking about 'growing your
own' for the first time, this Royal Horticultural Society day at Garden
Hyde Hall, Essex, will provide a wealth of information and inspiration.
Attractions will include vegetable displays, advice desk and children's
activities.
National Skipping Day – 14 March
The organisers of National Skipping Day hope that this year will see
the biggest ever simultaneous skipping event, with over 15,000 children
taking part.
Sport Relief – 16 March
There
are loads of things you can do, such as the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief
Mile, to not only get active but also raise money to help vulnerable
people living incredibly tough lives around the world.
St. Patrick's Day – 17 March
With
events happening around the country, there’s bound to be something near
you. If not, why not plan something? Check out the fun planned for
events at Nottingham or Manchester’s Irish Festival.
Spring Equinox – 20 March
This turn in the seasons has been celebrated by cultures throughout
history, who held festivals for their gods and goddesses at this time
of year. It’s a great time of year to celebrate Mother Earth by flexing
your green fingers and get planting ready for the summer.
Easter – 23 March
Whether
you have one kid or look after a hoard, nothing will get them more
excited this March than charging round hunting for Easter eggs. Whether
its paper eggs or chocolate, a hunt is a brilliant way of getting them
active.
The Boat Race – March 29
As
one of the few free sporting spectacles in London, The Boat Race
creates a festival atmosphere on the banks of the River Thames.
Thousands of people flock to the river each year to join in the
celebrations and watch the Oxford and Cambridge University crews race
over the famous four-and-a-quarter mile course.
British Summertime – Starts on 30 March
Celebrate the official start of summer with a stroll in the park, or
for the more adventurous, kick start your summer by climbing the
nearest hill. If you’re brave, you could even head to the beach. With
the dark nights now gone, there’s no excuse!
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