Xtra looks at six of the best for a perfect picnic (From Redditch Advertiser)

Xtra looks at six of the best for a perfect picnic

6:00am Friday 10th July 2009

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Picnics are among the finest outdoor pursuits ever invented - pack your essentials, find the perfect spot and enjoy the fine weather.

Your alfresco meal can be anything from a sumptuous banquet affair of regal proportions to a sandwich, bag of crisps and a cold drink, but the key ingredient is having a place to park yourself that you can claim as your eating space.

To reinforce your part-time ownership of this dining zone, try one or more of Xtra’s carefully selected half-dozen picks.

Xtra, your top online weekend read, is always packed with articles and stylish ideas as it’s updated every Saturday.

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