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Quick WIN a Women’s Portrait Session worth & Easy £600 and a day trip to the Island 01786 473 508 The essential local magazine for parents and carerswww.familiesonline.co.uk | 1 Solent East www.familiesonline.co.uk Tel: 02393 117 561 Managing Editor Mandy Earle [email protected] Regional Online Manager Sharon Armstrong [email protected] Next issue September/October 2016 Booking deadline 1st August For distribution and advertising enquiries please call 02393 117 561 Cover image: News and views Moira Lizzie Photography 4 07974 177445 Take it to the stage moiralizzie.co.uk 6 6 Help your child transfer to secondary school 8 Win a stunning woman’s portrait session 9 Your Summer ‘To Do list’ 12 Win a family day on the Island 14 Fruity summer treats the kids will love 16 Tips on flying with young children 16 Teach them to cycle in 7 easy steps Copyright: Families Solent East 2016. 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