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    3 September, 2010

    Children’s Classic Books … Guess the Line!

    It’s that time of week again! See if you can decipher which classic children’s books we have quoted from and comment with your answers below.

    The answers will be revealed every Wednesday via our Twitter site: http://www.twitter.com/topthatpub

    ‘It’s never the wrong time to call on Toad. Early or late he’s always the same fellow. Always good-tempered, always glad to see you, always sorry when you go.’

    ‘All the same,’ said the Scarecrow, ‘I shall ask for brains instead of a heart; for a fool would not know what to do with a heart if he had one.’

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  • News, Opinions
    31 August, 2010

    Starting School – Good Old Fashioned Advice

    Six weeks has passed in a flash and the first day of school is fast approaching for thousands of children across Britain. However, for those just beginning their schooldays, this can be a nerve-racking  time. How can you help to reduce your child's nerves and make the first days and weeks of school as easy a transition as possible?

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  • Opinions
    27 August, 2010

    Children’s Classic Books … Guess the Line

    Every Friday we will be quoting from famous children's books!
    See if you can decipher which books we have quoted from and comment with your answers below.

    The answers will be revealed every Wednesday via our Twitter site: http://www.twitter.com/topthatpub

    ‘Don't go into Mr. McGregor's garden: your Father had an accident there; he was put in a pie by Mrs. McGregor.’

    ‘When the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies.’

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  • News, Opinions
    26 August, 2010

    Get Your Aprons On!

    With Autumn fast approaching, the nights are drawing in and the weather's turning grey and dull. After the last six weeks of being able to let children outside to amuse themselves, how can you keep them busy in the coming weeks? How about getting your kids cooking? Cooking is a great family activity to get everyone involved. No matter what their age, there's a job for everyone. Younger kids can be in charge of mixing, for example, while the older children take charge of weighing ingredients. Cooking is a great opportunity for kids to learn and practise a whole new range of skills. It's also a great time to teach kids from a young age about food and the importance of a healthy and well-balanced diet.

    If you're looking for some great recipes to get you started, check out our 'Things To Do' section and have a look at the three great 'Learn to Cook' recipes. All of the recipes have easy to follow, illustrated step-by-step instructions for you to create delicious home-made treats! A quick and easy veggie stir-fry is a healthy meal kids can make for the whole family. The cheesy straws make a great alternative snack for kids and for a sweet treat try the deliciously chocolatey chocolate chip muffins! Then upload a photo onto the website so everyone can marvel at your culinary creations!

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  • News, Opinions
    20 August, 2010

    Children’s Classics! Guess the line …

    Every Friday we will be quoting from famous children's books!

    See if you can decipher which books we have quoted from and comment with your answers below.

    The answers will be revealed every Wednesday via our Twitter site: http://www.twitter.com/topthatpub

    'For I am a bear of very little brain, and long words bother me.'

    'Well! I've often seen a cat without a grin; but a grin without a cat! It's the most curious thing I ever saw in my life!'



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  • Opinions
    20 August, 2010

    Top That’s got The X Factor…

    You know Autumn is fast approaching when The X Factor is back on our screens at the weekend. It’s a show that attracts millions but can divide opinions. The first stages are usually unanimously agreed to be the favourite, even if it is for all the wrong reasons! In the Top That office opinions are split with some people counting down the hours while others prepare to be excluded from all office conversation for the foreseeable future! Read more »

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  • Events, Opinions
    20 August, 2010

    Top That’s top tips for the weekend!

    Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are this week’s three top picks locally, nationally and internationally.

    Local: Thorpeness Regatta and Fireworks
    Enjoy the  passing floats and spectacular fireworks over the Meare in this pretty Suffolk village.

    National: Highland Games
    Visit one of the many Highland Games taking place this weekend and enjoy some traditional Scottish sport and culture, including the caber toss and tug-o-war alongside pipe bands and Highland dancing.

    International: Vondelpark Summer Festival
    Head to Amsterdam’s largest green space to enjoy some free theatre, cabaret, concerts, dance and entertainment for all ages

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  • Opinions
    20 August, 2010

    Friday Fun!

    Now for a bit of Friday fun!

    A classic illusion … do you see two faces? Or a vase?

    This kind of illusion is called a 'figure-ground reversal' illusion because we think of the vase as part of the foreground and the faces as part of the background.

    For more illusions, check out our Mini Maestro Optical Illusion set!

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  • News, Opinions
    20 August, 2010

    What Do You Think?

    We are looking for any feedback you may have on our brand new website!

    What do you think of our new titles? Is the search function working for you? Is there anything missing or something you'd like us to add? Let us know as we'd love to hear from you!

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  • News, Opinions
    20 August, 2010

    Illustrator Insight – Dan Crisp

    Top That! illustrator, Dan Crisp, reveals all and explains why he ended up pursuing a career as an illustrator.

    Due to an overwhelming phobia of Public Speaking, in my early teens, I decided the best career path for me would be the solitary life of an Illustrator. Read more »

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  • Opinions
    16 August, 2010

    DIY SOS

    Banking bonuses, corrupt politicians and wasted public money, the list of things that are guaranteed to galvanise the general public into an almost riotous state of mind seems to grow by the day. I would like to add a further category to this list of malcontent - bodged DIY.
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  • Opinions
    12 August, 2010

    Top Tips on Reading to Your Child

    There are books on virtually every aspect of childcare but very few, if any, that explain how best to read to your child. For many, reading is just another chore which has to be factored into the bedtime routine along with bathing, brushing teeth and the inevitable 'I don't want to go to bed!' mantra.
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