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Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)

Posted by Karen Dorn on Feb 09, 2015

Shrove Tuesday (widely known as Pancake Day) is a day in February or March, preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), which is celebrated in many countries by consuming pancakes. Shrove Tuesday, a moveable feast, is determined by Easter.

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Playing Outdoors

Posted by Karen Dorn on Jul 02, 2014

The long school summer holidays are fast approaching and it looks to be a summer of fine weather so lets encourage our children to put down the game consoles, turn off the TV and get out into the wonderful fresh air and create some fun!

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