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Win a hamper worth over £100 and a copy of Hey Grandude! *Now Closed*

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NatashaGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 04-Oct-19 16:43:23

We've teamed up with Puffin Books to celebrate National Grandparents Day and the release of Hey Grandude!, the first children's book written by Paul McCartney and illustrated by Kathryn Durst. One lucky gransnetter will win a copy of the book and a luxury Fortnum & Mason hamper valued at over £100.

More details on the prize can be found HERE and T&Cs HERE. We will pick a winner after 11am on 4th November.

To enter simply tell us... If you could take your grandchildren anywhere in the world, where would it be?

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salsa4 Mon 21-Oct-19 20:04:55

My 1st grand child is due early next year so I would wait till he/she is a little older & take them to the place odf their dreams

bayview Mon 21-Oct-19 21:40:31

To Australia to see my brother

judyf Mon 21-Oct-19 22:07:54

I'd take them to Orlando, Florida; there's so much to do there.

WoodLane7 Tue 22-Oct-19 07:39:40

New Zealand - such a beautiful country and the Maori culture is fascinating

vitec Tue 22-Oct-19 10:38:13

snowdonia,climb the mountain and take in all the wonderful views

sweetcakes Tue 22-Oct-19 11:20:07

4 different grandchildren with 4very different tastes but if I had to choose one place I think it would be Disney world, there has to be something that would please them all.

NoNanny Tue 22-Oct-19 11:34:30

It would be anywhere my daughters hold dear to them so they can share family memories with my grandchildren as we walk hand in hand through the past. For me, one of the most rewarding aspects of being a grandparent is hearing the way in which my daughters enthusiastically and fondly recount their childhood memories to my grandchildren. They have a much rosier version of our social history than mine as much of that time I felt I was just coping whilst working and could/should have done better.

In the summer I dug deep into my savings to take my 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren to Majorca and we stayed close to the town where we holidayed every year when they were young. It was precious time. As we retraced our steps, they remembered events and places I had forgotten, it allowed us all to share memories of times there and stories about their late father. We cried a little but laughed a lot and all learned things about each other by recounting the past. Making memories together has been my priority since losing my husband, better to leave positive memories than possessions.

On our dream list are the Caribbean islands where my daughters spent time working before settling down. They desperately want my grandchildren to witness the white sand and blue sea, the sounds and aromas of life before kids.

marymod Tue 22-Oct-19 16:46:18

I'd like to hire out a large property, preferably with a pool and invite all the cousins down so we can have a proper family get-together.

LaaMoii Tue 22-Oct-19 17:30:55

At the moment it would have to be Lapland to see the real Santa and his reindeer!

angeleyes101 Tue 22-Oct-19 23:41:58

Japan to experience real culture shock

Quod Wed 23-Oct-19 01:57:20

The Channel Islands in the summer

RavingFan Wed 23-Oct-19 05:20:02

I would take them to Burma for a number of reasons. Firstly it is part of their ancestry and they are one eighth Burmese. Secondly, it is not on the popular tourist trail so it will be a real adventure for them.

luckycharles Wed 23-Oct-19 11:17:54

devon,such a lovely area with much to do

Fronkydonky Wed 23-Oct-19 13:54:17

I would take my grandchildren to Pembrokeshire and enjoy a holiday by the coast, enjoying the same beach holiday that I used to have in the 1960’s. Playing on the beach, building sandcastle forts, flying a kite and just running in and out of the sea to cool off. I would even take them to a beer garden in the evening as a treat so as they could have a juice and some crisps the same as I used to have.

drmiller Wed 23-Oct-19 13:56:53

I would love to take them to Vanuatu in the South Pacific where we spent 4 happy years.

Demum24 Wed 23-Oct-19 14:10:07

I'd like to take them to florida to Disney World it must be great to be able to make holiday memories together

chadders Wed 23-Oct-19 14:23:21

I would relive my childhood and take the Grandchildren down to The Thames River and feed the ducks. Then buy them a "99" Ice cream and then take them to the Park and push them on the swings. Followed by a yummy picnic.

Nelli123 Wed 23-Oct-19 15:25:36

I would take my grandson on holiday to Cornwall, to experience the lovely part of the country and the fabulous sandy beaches and exciting coves to explore.

Newlife65 Wed 23-Oct-19 15:27:13

It would have to be Disney World in Florida as they are all Disney mad with the dvds, toys and clothing.

MichStew Wed 23-Oct-19 15:40:45

Assuming I could afford it I would take them to the Galapagos Islands to show them how trust can enable people and animals (and I would hope people and other people) to live together in harmony.

Bigman Wed 23-Oct-19 15:44:36

If i could afford it,i would take my 9 grandchildren to the North Pole to see Father Christmas.as the magic never ends.

keikotaylor Wed 23-Oct-19 15:48:18

Japan to see where I was born and enjoy cultures, foods & beautiful places.

channell22 Wed 23-Oct-19 15:50:29

I would take them ski-ing. They are both very active children and it would be a completely new experience that that they would otherwise not have.

StevieGirl Wed 23-Oct-19 15:58:44

If I were fortunate to take them any place in the world, I would take them to Yellowstone National Park to see all the natural wonders there!

angela53 Wed 23-Oct-19 15:59:11

I would take them to Disney World it's entertainment and education at its best and there's something for everyone