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- Willows and wellies

Children at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Torquay had a wonderful timecreating a willow dome for the nursery's garden. They enjoyed theopportunity to dig in the mud and explore the different textures of thewillow.

- Childminders' day out

Childminders took their charges to visit Castle Espie Wetlands Centre inCounty Down, Northern Ireland. They were well prepared in theirwaterproof jackets and wellies for splashing in the mud exploring,climbing on trees and playing in the adventure playground, as well asmeeting the centre's resident ducks, geese and swans.

- Children for chicks

Meadow View at Stramongate Nursery in Kendal, Cumbria, reports thatletting the children care for newly-hatched chicks this spring hashelped the nursery to develop stronger links with parents. The nurseryalso held enjoyed a fun day to celebrate the improvements made to itsoutdoor environment, during which the children explored the new garden,played on a bouncy castle and enjoyed a visit by the local firebrigade.

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