For stockist information see page 63 Girl power Lauren Sciberos 8 London It's a

For stockist information, see page 63 Girl power Lauren Sciberos, 8, London It's a fine line between getting it right and getting it horribly wrong with children of this age - it's all about credibility in the playground. This selection should meet with the approval of streetwise pre-teens. Clockwise from right: Pokemon electronic toys, pounds 8, by Pokemon; metal detector, pounds 12, from Early Learning Centre; Funky Friends rucksack, pounds 10, from Tesco; AZ113 portable CD/radio/cassette recorder, pounds 89, by Philips; bug and listening device, pounds 17.99, by Girl Tech, from eToys; lunch box and flask set, pounds 9.99, from the Rainforest Cafe; Scooby Doo sensor room guard by Scooby Doo, pounds 30; Britney Spears dolls, pounds 15 each, from Woolworths. Clockwise from right: malt whisky hamper with 12- year malt, hip flask and Malt Whisky Companion, pounds 75, from Green's Picnics and Hampers; shoes, pounds 60, by Frank Wright Calder; leather bucket bag, pounds 125, from OKA Direct; CR987 clock radio, pounds 25, by Roberts; blue Argyll cardigan, pounds 89.50, from Scotch House; grey cardigan, pounds 28, from BHS; Eau de Portugal, pounds 17.50, Limes shaving soap, pounds 24, from GEO F Trumper, razor, pounds 25.95, from Taylor of Old Bond Street, washbag, pounds 200, from Czech & Speake; reflective jacket, pounds 160, by Musto; suede scarf, pounds 157.50, cashmere-lined gloves, pounds 135, from Scotch House. For stockist information, see page 63 Granddad Ivan Grant, 72, retired, Bristol There's no excuse for socks - grandparents don't lose their good taste with the years. This really is something very different from the norm, it looks to the future, and I'm sure a lot of people have learnt from it."Richard SutcliffeCurator of vertebrate zoology, worked here since 1979Pictured in the bird storeThe bird store, on the top floor, is home to a thousand mounted specimens. "The collections in this room come from all over the world," says Richard.

"They were in our bird gallery before it closed a few years ago - some of them are recent mounts but a lot of them date back to the Victorian era, when the museum first opened. We would like to have more room to house things in storage so that people could come and view them by appointment.". They may not be able to write a letter to Santa, or even say what they want for Christmas, but babies have a way of expressing their delight (or disgust) for what they get to wear, play with or get washed with. Below, clockwise from top left: sheepskin jacket, pounds 118, from Baby Gap, sheepskin booties, pounds 6.99, by Brats; Sunray hat, pounds 10, Incy Wincy Spider waistcoat, pounds 25, from Sasti, long-sleeved top, pounds 12, from Little Badger; pashmina cushion, pounds 65, from Nina Campbell; cow outfit, pounds 27, from Sasti; First Friends Secret Island, pounds 29, by Tomy; Teddy-bear light, pounds 15, from Click Deco; Lots-a-Leggggs Lingo centipede, pounds 15, from WWL; Bloom baby pack, pounds 14.95, from Harrods, Baby Shower, pounds 11, by Origins.

It makes you think - you don't know what you can achieve until you try. You just have a look around and think: maybe I could do something better than that. The room displays historical Scottish landscape paintings and portraits, as well as showing traditional costumes.Tony GeogheganMuseum assistant, worked here since 1993Pictured in the temporary exhibition room"The response to `Design Machine', our current exhibition, has been good: it's been quite busy with school parties but it appeals to everyone from toddlers to pensioners," Tony enthuses "Personally, I think it's excellent. Please also include recent photographs (which you do not want returned) of your homes or offices.Susan SmithMuseum assistant, worked here since 1990Pictured in the geology roomThis is a fascinating museum because of the variety of exhibits, which range from Japanese kimonos and eskimo outfits to this Tyrannosaurus Rex "Children love the dinosaurs," says Susan.