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Summer survival guide

Holiday activities: Make this handy harmonica

Struggling for holiday activity ideas? Let The Big Issue be your guide.

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Summer survival guide

Holiday activities: Make this marvellous mini mangonel with Mr Shaha

Looking for cheap holiday activities? The Big Issue has teamed up with science teacher and writer Alom Shaha for some cheap and fun creations for kids as part of our Summer Survival Guide.

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Alom Shaha on the joy of making

Science teacher Alom Shaha explains why making home made toys can bring such joy as The Big Issue teams up with him for our Summer Survival Guide.

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Holiday activities: Make this handy harmonica

Holiday activities: Make this marvellous mini mangonel with Mr Shaha

Alom Shaha on the joy of making

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