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E: 30/06 Win a copy of Nature's Playthings

Taloolah Posts: 4,431 Forumite

8 May 2008 at 1:14AM in Game Over Archives

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During May and June we are giving you the chance to win a copy of Nature’s Playthings by answering the following question:
Question: Name two methods of hardening your conkers for battle?:eek:
Choose 2 from

Soak in vinegar ,[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bake in the oven, [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Freeze them overnight, [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Coat with varnish,[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Spray with hairspray,[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Soak in vodka.[/FONT]
Please submit your answer using the form below. We will close the competition on 30 June 2008 and choose a winner at random from all the entries. The winner will be contacted by email, the book sent out to them and their name will be published on the website in the following month's news. The decision of Merlin Unwin Books is final and no correspondence will be entered in to.

Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Birmingham Childrens Hospital caring for my tiny and very poorly grandson who was born at 29 weeks. Thanks to them he is getting a little stronger every day.:A:A:A

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