Gemma and Jacob love How to Train your Dragon, regularly watching the DVDs and TV shows. So when I saw that the latest Playmobil range was Dragons, I just knew that the older kids would be up for taking a closer look! We were sent Hiccup & Toothless, Astrid &…

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Children have great imaginations don’t they? My kids are always coming up with weird and wonderful suggestions for new inventions, or ways to improve things they use every day – and that’s definitely something I encourage. Who knows where it could take them?! The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)…

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The summer season is coming to an end in just a matter of weeks, as the golden hues of autumn take its place. The cooler season is bound to bring a variety of animals to your family garden, from the cheeky squirrel on the lookout for a nut or two,…

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If you have recently bought cane furniture for your conservatory, you must have started thinking about its maintenance. Here you will come across some helpful hints, tips and suggestions to keep your cane seat chairs and cane furniture firm for many years of life and enjoyment. Distribute the weight evenly…

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Hello! Welcome back to Tried & Tested! Did you miss us? We hope you’ve had a lovely summer break and were able to make the most of those occasional bursts of sunshine! It’s “Back to School” for us today – had you asked me on Sunday I’d have told you…

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