Dorset is beckoning us on our annual family jaunt next week and Springwatch has been getting me particularly excited – its countryside and wildlife look just beautiful.

That was until Simon King mentioned the huge spiders – the size of the palm of his hand!! We might have to rethink our holiday destination quick.

Take a look at the Springwatch website. There are great ideas about what to make and do, and where to go in the great outdoors http://www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces.

Our Favourite Countryside Birds book provides the perfect guide on breeds to look out for. Explore the fascinating facts and charming folklore behind Britain’s best-loved countryside birds, in fields, moorland, woodlands and waterways.

To win a copy visit http://dairydiary.co.uk/mailinglist.html where we have ten to give away. Don’t worry if you have already joined our mailing list – you can still enter every competition!

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