Garden games: the ones worth buying

Sticky pursuits

This one requires steady hands and steady nerves - probably not one to attempt after one Pimms too many. A giant version of the classic pick-up-sticks, whereby you score points for picking up a stick without disturbing the remaining bundle, this is great fun. Each coloured wooden stick is 90 cm long, they come in a colourful storage box. Unsuitable for children under 36 month. Available from English Heritage at £14.75. Visit: www.english-heritageshop.org.uk.

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