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  1. Family Matters: the Family in British Art

    Katy Cowan /

    The British family has long been a challenging and popular subject for artists; these themes will be depicted in a new exhibition at the Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle opening in May. Works by David Hockney, William Hogarth and Thomas Gainsbourgh are some of the artists...

  2. Mela Festival programme launch

    Jaselyn Melling /

    A colourful celebration of the world’s different cultures returns to Edinburgh with an exciting, jam packed three day programme, from 2nd - 4th September. The Edinburgh Mela Festival, Scotland’s foremost celebration of cultural diversity through arts and culture, returns to Leith Links with a mix of BMX-infused dance, musical performances, fashion shows and children's events...

  3. Firefly Festival announces 2011 lineup

    Jaselyn Melling /

    The Firefly Festival has announced this year’s lineup, with the addition of its own homegrown pub, The Fire Escape. Conceived one summer’s evening amid the burning embers of a bonfire, Firefly had the idea of expanding an annual gathering of friends into an intimate but punchy music festival in the beautiful Shropshire countryside...

  4. Take your Family on a Journey of the Imagination

    Katy Cowan /

    Following the success of their sold-out inaugural festival last year, Just So Festival is proud and excited to announce the launch of their expanded programme of events for 2011. The family arts festival will once again take place in the unspoilt landscape of Barnswood, Staffordshire – 65 acres of beautiful woodland where families can share a weekend...

  5. Don't try this at home, kids (or adults)

    Mad scientists gather for Manchester tea party

    Alex Wood /

    Wannabe scientists are invited to a tea party with a difference this weekend in Manchester city centre. At the Mad Scientists’ Tea Party on Saturday 14 August visitors are asked to dress in their best ‘mad scientist’ outfit and encouraged to learn about the chemistry of their cuppas, nibble an exploding cupcake, or try their hands at blowing a giant bubble.

  6. If You Go Down To the Woods Today...

    Stina Jones /

    Hundreds of families from across the UK are heading to a Staffordshire woodland in August for the sell-out Just So Festival...

  7. Arts and Culture are essential for Strong and Stable Families argues national charity

    Alex Millward /

    Taking part in cultural activities together as a family helps to make families strong and stable, providing them with shared memories, history and happiness as well as resilience when times are hard...

  8. Carriageworks Gives Children the VIP Treatment

    Dick Bonham /

    Two young children from Leeds have attended every family show at the Carriageworks since it opened – and this February the theatre will reward them with a special day of celebrity treatment.

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