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From Mancs to Yanks, via boats, beetles, beach art and buoys. Plus, wear sunscreen.

Compiled by FRANCES AMBLER

The tide is high DOWN TO A TEA TOWEL Oldfield Design Co are inspired by outdoor adventures in Northern England (they're based in Cumbria). Dream about your next trip as you do the dishes. £12.95, oldfielddesignco.co.uk RED HERRINGS Fill in the gaps with letters to find the names of eight trees from around the world. Two of them are red herrings. All the answers have seven letters. (answers on page 124) “The voice of the sea speaks to the soul” Kate Chopin in The Awakening You may spy bees on Manchester's* 19th-century coat of arms and on plenty of the city's buildings, signifying its industrial past. After the tragic arena bombing, they were used to symbolise the city's strength and unity, too. * It's Manchester Day on 27 July. WHAT TO DO WITH… OLD LOLLY STICKS PRACTICAL: Use as markers in…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2024

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