SUMMER PICNICS

With the sun shinning and the forecast set to be good for the next week or so it is a perfect opportunity to organise a picnic. If you are lucky enough to live close to a park or wooded area then  it should not be too difficult.

Perhaps you have already planned a Holy Communion Party, or an end of school celebration and it is just a case of swtiching venue. Whatever the situation a picnic is well wort considering.

Here are some suggestions for organising a picnic

1. Try and cut down on the preparation of meals in the park. If possible assemble prepackaged meals. They can contain good wholsome food, just do as much of the preparation at home as possible.

2. In each preprepared meal include small bags for disposing of the left overs. This saves on the  tidy up

3. Make sure you have games organised. In a park or wooded area a treasure hunt is one game that seems obvious.

4. Another game that is very popular is throwing small balls or bags of sand into a bucket. Both adults and children can have hours of fun.

5. If you are having games then you will need prizes. Some parents like to ensure everyone gets something to take home, something like a party bag, but in my opinion there is no harm in giving the winners prizes.

6. Plenty of sun tan lotion. Don’t forget it.

7. A small First Aid kit. it can be as simple as a few bandages and anti septic but another item that can come in handy is a bottle of Piriton, just in case anyone has a reaction to a bee sting or bite.

If you are changing the venue to a park make sure all the guests know. They will want to come prepared or at least send  their child in suitable clothing.

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