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1 pound steak, cut into cubes 12 large fresh mushrooms 4 fluid ounces claret or Burgundy 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 4 fluid ounces salad oil 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon powdered marjoram 1/2 teaspoon powdered rosemary Marinate steak cubes and mushrooms. 2 hours in a marinade made by blending wine, salad oil Worcestershire, ketchup, sugar, vinegar and herbs. Arrange 4 beef cubes and 3 mushrooms alternately on skewers. Grill, turning to brown well on all sides. Baste frequently with remaining merinade. Serves 4

200g grated Cheddar cheese a knob of butter 2 1/2 fluid ounces port or sherry Combine cheese, butter and wine. Beat with a spoon until blended. Pack in a small container and chill well. Serve as a dip for savoury biscuits.

Unique in Europe, an entirely new concept, the Cerza Safari Lodge offers the opportunity to awake each day surrounded by animals such as Parma Wallabies (kangaroo family), the muntjac's (deer), black necked swans, dendrocines, but you will also find lions, bears, wolves among the several rare breeds. Visit www.cerza.com

Unique in Europe, an entirely new concept, the Cerza Safari Lodge offers the opportunity to awake each day surrounded by animals such as Parma Wallabies (kangaroo family), the muntjac's (deer), black necked swans, dendrocines, but you will also find lions, bears, wolves among the several rare breeds. Visit www.cerza.com

Festyland , on the outskirts of Caen is an ideal family attraction, actually themed around some of Normandy's Historic origins such as the Viking Drakaar Ride. Kids get to learn a lot about the region, and it's all great fun. To find out more, visit: www.festyland.com www.normandywithkids.com

Festyland , on the outskirts of Caen is an ideal family attraction, actually themed around some of Normandy's Historic origins such as the Viking Drakaar Ride. Kids get to learn a lot about the region, and it's all great fun. To find out more, visit: www.festyland.com www.normandywithkids.com

Reconstruction of a French village with a blacksmith's workshop, a sawmill and a clockmaker's shop. Address: 2450, 1 banc, Le Marais, Guines T: 00 33 (0)3 21 35 64 05 E: e.baclez.stjo@wandaoo.fr www.st.joseph-village.com

Reconstruction of a French village with a blacksmith's workshop, a sawmill and a clockmaker's shop. Address: 2450, 1 banc, Le Marais, Guines T: 00 33 (0)3 21 35 64 05 E: e.baclez.stjo@wandaoo.fr www.st.joseph-village.com

Boat tours around the city wall. Address: La Citadelle, Boulevard de l'esplande, Calais T: 00 33 (0)3 21 35 13 91 00 33 (0)6 78 39 43 08 E: sarleurola@aol.com www.eurolac-ardres.com

Boat tours around the city wall. Address: La Citadelle, Boulevard de l'esplande, Calais T: 00 33 (0)3 21 35 13 91 00 33 (0)6 78 39 43 08 E: sarleurola@aol.com www.eurolac-ardres.com