When it comes to entertaining the children during the summer holidays, there is one four letter word I use to get me through — camp.
Forget waiting for the GCSE results, this envelope is the one I am always relieved to see, happily hallmarked with the camp insignia. After this, it is time to think about princess packing them off for two weeks in the countryside. For any JP who has done this before, there are certain rules to abide by — do not pack couture clothes, as they will have to be binned on return, so I suggest Princess Primark.
Wherever our Junior JPs may be, they are still firmly attached to our apron strings. Therefore, food plays an important part in camp life, and it is my duty to provide the most pucker of all tuck boxes. I have even been known to courier emergency supplies. The Princess deluxe tuck box is filled with sought-after delicacies including Princess Pot Noodle (this is the only time of year this finds its way into my trolley).
So what does the Jewish Princess make as she prepares to wave goodbye to her little treasures? Their last healthy meal, in readiness for the long, long journey ahead.
