Bugged out

If your children are fascinated by all things creepy crawly it might be worth checking out one of hundreds of events taking place this weekend to celebrate National Insect Week. There's insect trails, beekeeping demos, story sessions and craft workshops available at venues around the UK. Also lots of outdoor activities such as pond dipping sessions and bug walks and hunts. I like the sound of the free talk about the secret life of ladybirds at the Natural History Museum tomorrow afternoon, where visitors can learn about the cannibalistic and other dark tendencies behind the ladybird's pretty facade.