IN THIS ISSUE
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Ah España, land of sunshine, sherry and sangria. This edition celebrates the wonderful legacy of this Iberian realm. From the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona to the beaches of the Balearic Islands and the cosmopolitan lifestyle of its cities, Spain has always lived life to the full showing a vibrant face to the world. You can delve into all things Spanish in our feature article HERE. Plus there's a focus on that famous Spanish pastime, the Siesta, HERE.
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Last chance to enter Grandparents Day Magazine Grandparent of the Year Awards.
Nominations close September 30th.
Time to think about who you'd like to nominate for Grandparent of the Year and Community Service Grandparent of the Year.
The Grandparent Of The Year Award (GOTYA) is a way of celebrating the contributions of Grandparents and to give people an opportunity to thank the Grandparents in their lives who are the unsung quiet achievers of the family and community – be they neighbours, friends, workmates, members of the same social group or their actual Grandparents.
We all know someone whose family devotion is legendary and who deserves recognition for the difference they make, not only to the lives of their immediate family, but often also to the lives of those in their community. It's not hard to enter. Just follow the link at the end of this panel and you'll find nomination forms for each Award. You can't enter the same person in both Awards but you might like to enter someone different in each.
They don't have to be your grandparents. You can nominate anyone you think deserves to be recognised as long as they are grandparents and full-time residents of Australia. (A ‘Grandparent’ is defined as any older adult who fulfils a grandparenting or senior citizen mentor role for a child. A familial relationship is not necessary in order to meet this requirement.)
So think about nominating someone yourself or suggest it to others you know whose parents or grandparents deserve a pat on the back. You'll find the NOMINATION FORMS HERE.
The Grandparent Of The Year Award (GOTYA) is a way of celebrating the contributions of Grandparents and to give people an opportunity to thank the Grandparents in their lives who are the unsung quiet achievers of the family and community – be they neighbours, friends, workmates, members of the same social group or their actual Grandparents.
We all know someone whose family devotion is legendary and who deserves recognition for the difference they make, not only to the lives of their immediate family, but often also to the lives of those in their community. It's not hard to enter. Just follow the link at the end of this panel and you'll find nomination forms for each Award. You can't enter the same person in both Awards but you might like to enter someone different in each.
They don't have to be your grandparents. You can nominate anyone you think deserves to be recognised as long as they are grandparents and full-time residents of Australia. (A ‘Grandparent’ is defined as any older adult who fulfils a grandparenting or senior citizen mentor role for a child. A familial relationship is not necessary in order to meet this requirement.)
So think about nominating someone yourself or suggest it to others you know whose parents or grandparents deserve a pat on the back. You'll find the NOMINATION FORMS HERE.
Perfect paella!There's more to Spanish food than tapas and sangria, but, yes, we've got recipes for those as well as a range of other sensational Spanish dishes you'll love to experiment with.
There's also a rundown on the various regional cuisines and what makes them different. You can find them HERE. |
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How to grow olives.
This hardy tree is not as hard to grow as you might think. Find out how to grow them and store them HERE.
Top Spanish destinations.There's so much to see in Spain. No wonder it's the second most visited destination in the world after France. Spanish history has left an amazing legacy of art and architecture and its regions offer some of the most diverse and beautiful scenery in Europe. Plan your Spanish odyssey HERE.
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Hot ideas for cool Spanish gardens.Fountains, colourful mosaics and reflection pools... there's more to Spanish gardens than tiled courtyards with terracotta pots. We've put together some fabulous ideas on how to create a Spanish atmosphere in your garden space. Plus there's a run-down on the latest drought tolerant plants from Europe and our regular garden diaries courtesy of Flowerpower. You'll find those articles HERE.
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4 Ways to Yummy!
GDM is delighted to welcome Heide Horeth as our newest columnist. You probably read about the launch of Heide's book, 4 Ways to Yummy, in our last edition. We were so impressed we invited her to write a regular column aimed at teaching children to cook and enjoy vegetables. You can read her first instalment HERE.
GDM is delighted to welcome Heide Horeth as our newest columnist. You probably read about the launch of Heide's book, 4 Ways to Yummy, in our last edition. We were so impressed we invited her to write a regular column aimed at teaching children to cook and enjoy vegetables. You can read her first instalment HERE.
Masks, maracas and piñatas
Things to Do this edition provides a fascinating rundown on traditional Spanish games which are perfect if you have a child learning Spanish. Plus we have craft projects for a simple but fun version of a piñata, a Spanish/Mexican mask and maracas, those essential Spanish percussion instruments which kids absolutely love to use... bring out their hidden Latin temperament. You'll find them all HERE
Things to Do this edition provides a fascinating rundown on traditional Spanish games which are perfect if you have a child learning Spanish. Plus we have craft projects for a simple but fun version of a piñata, a Spanish/Mexican mask and maracas, those essential Spanish percussion instruments which kids absolutely love to use... bring out their hidden Latin temperament. You'll find them all HERE
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Plus... In Your Corner, Something to Cook About, Wine Matters, and more
There are new reader contributions, new book reviews, great garden ideas and diaries for September and October. You can read the next instalment of "In Your Corner", continue exploring Donbridge in "Something to Cook About" and catch up on Wine Matters. There's so much to enjoy! Thank you to all our Regular Contributors and to everyone who continues to send us content. We greatly appreciate your support.
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Marsha and Mary
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