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Lark in the park: Families are invited to a free afternoon of arts entertainment and activities in Fitzgerald’s Park on Sunday with some of Cork’s favourite street and circus artists from 12-5pm. 

Picnic in the Park is part of Cork Midsummer Festival which takes place in the city over two weekends.

You can also take a peek at PIG, a free 10-minute show for 10 people inside a giant pig’s belly, which will be installed in Emmet Place today and tomorrow from 1pm and in the park on Sunday.

And if you need a prescription for an exciting new read, meet the Book Doctors from Children’s Books Ireland tomorrow from 2-5pm at the Glucksman Gallery. Other festival highlights include Circa, known as the ‘rock stars of the circus world’.

The Australian acrobatic troupe visit Cork for the first time with the Irish premiere of their show Beyond at The Everyman, tickets from €20; www.corkmidsummer.com

Dream cream: Applying Nelsons arnicare Arnica Cream will help treat bruises resulting from injuries, knocks or falls.

This unscented herbal cream is prepared from the alpine Arnica Montana plant.

Suitable for all the family, it’s a handy one to pop into your bag when out and about during the summer months; available in two sizes 30g (€7.49) and 50g (€10.95); www.nelsonsnaturalworld.com

By the book: Keep their favourite books within easy reach of your little bookworms with this Kidcraft Sling Bookshelf.

Younger children will find it easier to choose the picture books when displayed by their front covers and the soft canvas shelves prevent larger books from being damaged.

A variety of different sized and shaped books, magazines and colouring or puzzle books can be easily and neatly displayed on this free standing bookcase, which comes in primary or pastel colours, €89.95; www.mimitoys.ie

You’ve been framed: Framed engraved Irish inscriptions from the Wild Goose Studio in Kinsale make great gifts for any occasion.

This ‘Clann’ design is from the Scríobh range of popular Irish words. A thoughtful gift that could mark a special Father’s Day on June 21, €48.95 from The Kilkenny Shop; www.kilkennyshop.com