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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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avery64 Sun 06-Oct-19 12:47:35

To Benodet in Brittany. A new language and culture to experience with very friendly locals in a stunning setting where they would have a lovely beach with a safe bay to swim in. Within walking distance they would be able to enjoy a saltmarsh habitat and go fishing or exploring nearby rockpools. The older ones would also enjoy the Odet river estuary and Marina and join one of the sailing schools. Our bit of paradise we have returned to many times and a Heaven on Earth for children of all ages.

Floradora9 Sun 06-Oct-19 12:47:42

I would take them to the Hotel Alpenpark in Seefeld Austria . This hotel is really geared up for children and there are so many lovely walks to be enjoyed as well .

shellywkd Sun 06-Oct-19 13:11:12

I'd love to take them to Australia it would be great for them to see the culture and another country. They love kangaroos as well so would be so happy.

Purpledaffodil Sun 06-Oct-19 13:33:51

I would take them to visit their great uncle and aunt in Victoria Island Canada. We’d watch the humpback whales and sea eagles from the deck of their house and go whale watching by boat too. Perhaps being lucky enough to see grizzly bears on the shore? Magical!

mickaul747 Sun 06-Oct-19 14:07:46

Disneyland

carol2712 Sun 06-Oct-19 14:33:19

I would take them to New Zealand, great outdoor lifestyle plenty of sport and thrill zip wire rides hot lakes and ice mountains go to see the Kiwi and Gannets, and enjoy a lot more freedom than they seem to have at home.

Funkyferret Sun 06-Oct-19 14:40:35

I'd love to head up to the Arctic Circle where we could take in the Northern Lights.

Grampy Sun 06-Oct-19 14:48:24

I would take them to South Africa and go on safari to see all the wonderful animals.
They would absolutely love that.

fourormore Sun 06-Oct-19 14:55:28

I know it sounds tacky like the song but I would love to take them all into my arms and love them!
Individually of course, as my arms aren't that long grin
Seriously though - the thought of giving each one of them a lovely, warm Grandma-cuddle and having a chat with no mobile phones shock, no i-pods shock, no tablets shock, no technology at all = BLISS!!!!

JosephineW Sun 06-Oct-19 15:01:05

To Worcestershire, where I grew up. I'd take them to all the places that were special to me, and to my mum - Evesham by the river, The Sling, Dodderhill Common, the canal at Stoke Prior, Broadway Tower. We'd eat asparagus and victoria plums.

svalentine60 Sun 06-Oct-19 15:04:14

To Egypt to see the Pyramids

mo3733 Sun 06-Oct-19 15:26:42

i would love to take them onto the great wall of china to experience that culture and beauty would be unforgettable

katieskatie82 Sun 06-Oct-19 15:28:29

has to be Disneyland Florida

liz1970 Sun 06-Oct-19 15:42:49

I would take them to Australia to see their Uncle who lives there smile

DiJones Sun 06-Oct-19 16:05:05

I would like to take them back to the 50s to my childhood. They might be astonished at the lack of technology but I think they would envy my freedom to play outside unrestrained.

kpdchudleigh Sun 06-Oct-19 16:08:39

I'd love to take mine to the part of Germany I grew up in, treat them to Bratwurst and Berliners, forests, shutzenfests and castles.

theresacoo Sun 06-Oct-19 16:17:30

my oldest grandson is obsessed with Japan. so i would like to take them there.

dajohnston2712 Sun 06-Oct-19 16:26:35

\Australia for the gorgeous beaches ¬

keikotaylor Sun 06-Oct-19 16:33:24

I would take my grandchildren to Japan where I was born. We can explore different culture, enjoy food & beautiful scenery changing with 4 different seasons. When I took my children many years ago I think they enjoyed very much staying Japan.

Nandalot Sun 06-Oct-19 16:39:08

New Zealand,. Such a diverse land with fantastic scenery and activities and also a chance to visit DH’s cousin and his family who emigrated in the ‘70s.

kacky Sun 06-Oct-19 16:40:04

Mine want to visit Canada to see the wildlife. Here’s wishing

Annapops Sun 06-Oct-19 16:41:28

I would take my grandchildren to a family party where we could all celebrate being together and part of one another's lives with extended family members too. I would relish the idea of creating such a sense of belonging and how we all can fit into our own family jigsaw. This has become even more important to us since my DIL 's recovery from breast cancer. Family is so precious and sometimes we can just take it all for granted.

wjanice121 Sun 06-Oct-19 17:10:04

I'd love to take them to Guernsey because we've been learning about the German occupation of the Channel Islands and they are very interested.

upallnight Sun 06-Oct-19 17:13:08

I would take them to New York, would love to show them all the sights and go to a real American diner and see the views form the Empire State building!

Michelleoliver Sun 06-Oct-19 17:14:17

I would take my 3 grandchildren to Lapland in Finland. They are the perfect age for this being 11, 9 and 5, I would love to give them this magical experience.