Celebrate the winter dark with a glowing lantern. Now that the days are shorter, embrace the dark hours and create an upcycled lantern. Fun to make and instant results - engage the senses in an immersive and sensory activity, suitable for all abilities.
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Use battery operated candles or tealights in your lanterns – safe for all to use.
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Why not go for a lantern walk in your local green space. On a clear, cloudless night, take time to turn off the lanterns, give your eyes time to adjust to the dark and look around – what can you see? Take a look at the night sky too. Binoculars are useful to see the stars and moon more clearly.