Enjoy cheap family fun no matter the weather with four outdoor activities
IT is a tricky time to predict the weather, but come wind, rain, sunshine or snow, there are still ways to enjoy the great outdoors.
Adults and kids can make the most of whatever the skies send us with these cheap and easy ideas.
SUNNY: As soon as the first warming rays of sunshine peep through, you will want to rush outside to hang your washing.
The Minky 15m retractable clothesline is half price at JD Williams, down from £20 to £10.
Keep kids busy while your clothes dries by creating sun catchers to make the most of the spring rays.
You can buy simple kits, like the Suncatcher Rainbow kit from Hobbycraft, £1.50 or five for £5, or make your own from ideas online.
And try the Suncatcher Butterfly Wings ideas in the ideas section of the Hobbycraft website.
WINDY: Breezy days call for the tinkling sounds of wind chimes.
Make your own with beads, old cutlery and wire with the idea for a recycled cutlery wind chime at redtedart.com.
RAIN: Gather water to see your garden through the dry days of summer.
The most effective way is using a water butt. Wilko has a slimline one for £22.
The Yorkshire Water website has details of how to turn an old plastic milk container into a mini DIY water butt.
Every drop counts! For kids, don’t let the rain curb their fun.
Put on waterproofs and wellies and head outside for some puddle-splashing and worm-spotting.
Little mudlarks will be in their element.
CHILLY: Make a bird feeder to nourish garden visitors in these busy months of building nests and nurturing chicks.
Cut an orange in half and scoop out the flesh.
Mix bird seed with lard to form a smooth paste.
Spoon the mixture into the empty orange half, then thread it with sturdy string to form a loop and hang it from a tree.
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