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Things to do - Places to go - Fun activities for ALL the family

Summer 2011

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Welcome The summer holidays are one of the best times of the year for children but one of the most challenging for parents.

To keep the children entertained without breaking the bank balance is no mean feat!

To help you all enjoy the holidays we have put together this guide to all the local happenings which are available throughout our summer months and beyond.

From cooking to arts and crafts, to book reading to a good old rough and tumble there is every activity you can think of and many of them are free!

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With such busy lives these days it can sometimes be difficult to find the time to sit down and do something as a family.

With this in mind we have included many activities which are for everyone, children and adults alike. So rather than sitting watching the kids putting their creative skills to the test, you can join in too!

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Great family da Farmer Teds Farm Park

Windmill Animal Farm

Farmer Ted's is an interactive children's activity park, sited on a working farm within the beautiful Lancashire countryside.

Windmill Animal Farm was first opened to the public in 1992 and offers visitors the chance to experience the every day running of an actual working farm while still having the chance to watch, feed, touch and play with animals.

The Farm Park's aim is to provide a fun, family orientated atmosphere where Mums and Dads will feel just as comfortable as the Kids.

The attraction offers an educational, safe and fun place for the whole family to visit. We also run a membership scheme, birthday parties and a range of activities all year round!

But on top of all that Farmer Ted's also specialise in providing educational day trips for the North West's schools by covering the national curriculum, in order to teach the children about farming, animals and food.

For more information please ring 0151 526 0002 or visit www.farmerteds.com.

Rufford Old Hall Step back in time at one of Lancashire's finest 16th-century Tudor buildings, where it is rumoured a young Will Shakespeare once performed.

Enjoy a tour around the hall and complete your visit with delicious local food in the tea-room. Enjoy a family picnic in the grounds. Browse in the shop and our peat-free plant centre.

For more information please ring 0844 800 1895 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-ruffordoldhall.

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As well as these beautiful and unusual animals to see, the farm has three marvellous children's play areas. The indoor play barn, one of the largest in the North West, the new outdoor play area by the main farm complex and the second new outdoor play area by Lake View, which can be reached by a beautiful miniature train that crosses the farm.

For more information please ring 01704 892282 or visit www.windmillanimalfarm.co.uk.

Rock and River Rock and River are Outdoor Pursuits specialists who have been running adventurous outdoor activities since 1996 and are based on a 180 acre farm in Mawdesley, near Ormskirk. They run activities for schools, colleges, youth and corporate groups as well as scouts and guides.

All of their instructors are fully qualified and experienced and take pride in offering a friendly, flexible service, tailoring all programmes to meet the specific needs of each and every group.

Rock and River are open to the public throughout the summer months offering various packages and families can book in and experience some great outdoor activities.

For more information please ring 01704 822644 or visit www.rockandriver.co.uk.

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Spaceport Spaceport is a £10 million attraction on The Wirral which takes you on an inspirational journey through space. Visitors will walk through several themed galleries, all which feature a large variety of interactive hands-on exhibits and audio visual experiences.

For more information please call 0151 330 1333 or visit www.spaceport.org.uk.

Cedar Farm Nestling in beautiful countryside, Cedar Farm is a unique and creative shopping experience.

The wonderful array of unique shops, selling contemporary crafts, clothing, home furnishings and mystic gifts is complemented by a group of creative working artists. Here visitors have an opportunity to purchase artwork made by some of the most talented people in the region.

The cafe@cedarfarm, serving delicious freshly prepared food and the Coffee Roastery are both award winning places to eat and drink so if you fancy something to eat you have come to the right place!

For more information please ring 01704 822038 or visit www.cedarfarm.net.

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As ever we have all of these

GREAT ACTIVITIES • Jungle-themed reptile house • Indoor adventure play area • Quad barrel train rides • Under cover sand pit • Tractor and trailer rides • Pedal tractor park • Swings • Spiders web • Ferret racing • Slide and climb • Huge animal barn

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With regular exhibitions, free parking, a children's playground and farm animals to feed, it's a perfect place to spend an hour or two with the children. At the end of your visit, if you can't face going home to cook, drop into The Food Shop for a scrumptious home cooked meal to take away with you.

Enjoy a fantastic day out for the whole family

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A New Ice Cream experience comes to Southport The Silcock family spanning 5 generations have been in Southport since 1949 and several years ago decided that one of the main things missing from their impressive portfolio was real homemade ice cream.

The planning for this new venture started several years ago and they wanted their ice cream to stand out from the rest and be something different for the town. They spent a long time researching many flavours from Italy and what the best manufacturing techniques were and the best equipment to use for maximum quality.

The results are an amazing and impressive range of ice cream, with over 40 flavours in their portfolio with 30 regularly on display and rotated at given intervals. A great favourite is Bailey’s with just enough of the famous liqueur to give it a great taste but not “put you over the limit”

They are fanatical about quality and all their ice cream is made from locally sourced milk and cream and Fabri flavours made with real fruit and ingredients and it’s all made on the premises to special recipes supplied by their award-winning flavour house. They spent many months’ trialling the different flavours getting them to the taste and quality they wanted.

The new Flavours Ice Cream parlour can be found in Silcock’s Amusements on Nevill Street and it has an impressive range of ice cream sundaes, handmade waffles, deliciously thick ice cream milkshakes made with two generous scoops of ice cream as well as tea, speciality coffee, cakes and biscuits.

You can order ice cream to take away so you can carry on enjoying this delicious treat at home.

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Why not have some fun in Southport this summer holiday?

Stay cool and safe away from the sun’s harmful rays and try our LASER RAYS instead! Premier Bowl and Laser is THE ultimate entertainment experience and has all the fun you’re looking for under one roof for both children and adults.

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Southport Air Show

Don’t miss the biggest Air Show in the North West on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July on Southport Seafront.

Watch jaw dropping aerial displays from the Red Arrows, the exciting Tornado and the historic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight on both days, plus on Saturday only the massive Vulcan bomber.

As well as a fantastic flying programme enjoy the Air Show village with BMX stunt displays, flight simulators, military vehicles and much more family entertainment all weekend as Southport Air Show celebrates 20 years, in association with Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Advance tickets just £7* or £9 on the day. Children under 5 go free. *Advance bookings close on Friday 22nd July at 10pm. Tickets thereafter will only be available on the gate for £9.

Ways to book tickets: Online: www.southportairshow.com Facebook: facebook.com/visitsouthport Telephone: 01704 540011

Woodvale Rally celebrates its

40th Anniversary

Woodvale International Rally celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and to mark this major milestone organisers are promising a bigger and better event than ever before.

This year’s rally at RAF Woodvale on Saturday and Sunday, August 6th and 7th will see even more attractions to ensure the event is once again a thrilling, fun-packed weekend for all the family.

For more information please visit www.woodvalerally.com or ring 0844 740 9172

The world famous Red Arrows

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Why not leave the car at home and walk?

Walking, cycling and using public transport to get to and from school is great for your child. It can help them maintain a healthy lifestyle, increase their self confidence and independence and develop the skills they need to be safe pedestrians and cyclists.

Walking to School is a great way of spending quality time with your child, saving money and being active, which can help your child have more concentration through their school day.

Driving is often seen as the most convenient choice for parents with busy lives with many taking the view that by driving their children to school they are keeping them safe.

However, by walking with your child to school or other short journeys you will be giving your child road sense, helping them to learn when and where it is safe to cross a road.

You might want to meet up with other parents and children to make the walk more fun or you might be able to take turns with other parents to walk to

school with their children.

Cycling on roads requires competence and this can be supported by taking a Cycling Proficiency Test, known as Bikeability and all primary schools in Sefton have an opportunity to offer safer cycling courses to pupils aged nine and over.

If you live too far away from school, or you need the car for work, parking a five minute walk away will reduce school gate

congestion and you’ll both still be getting the health benefits of walking and developing your child’s road sense.

Plenty more information for pupils and parents is available at www.gotravelwise.com or contact the Travel Awareness & Road Safety team at Sefton Council by telephoning 0845 140 0845.

Parents, children and pets all enjoy the great outdoors ... and it’s healthier too.

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Martin Mere WWT Martin Mere is where wilderness and familyfriendliness combine. Visit over the summer for a huge selection of family activities including pond dipping, den building, story time, crafts, otter feeds and flamingo talks.

From 8 – 21 August, explore our Roundhouse Village, Mere Tun and step back in time to discover how people lived on the banks of the mere and live like a Viking by dressing in traditional clothing, have a go at weapons training, sit around the camp fire and make w o o d e n crafts.

You can also enjoy a close encounter on the brand new canoe safari experience.

Enjoy getting close to nature as you can meander around wetlands in a canoe for up to an hour with family and friends – a great experience for all ages!

There is plenty to see and do all year round, with 100 types of rare and endangered waterbirds, a family of beavers and enchanting otters in residence, two imaginative playgrounds for young adventurers and daily boat and canoe safaris.

Visit wwt.org.uk/martinmere for further information.

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It’s play time at Playtown The brainchild of two mums, this facility is run with great care and pride by Nicky, the Playtown manager. It is scrupulously clean and tidy and safety standards are a high priority. The centre boasts several individual party rooms, an array of climbing frames, ball pools, slides and activities as well as a play hall, restaurants and story rooms.

Children can have lots of different party themes from princesses to pirates and even laser tag games!

When you book your party you are allocated a designated party host and they will assist you to make your child’s day the best experience they can.

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Playtown also have very successful cake baking classes for toddlers and story time with characters to entertain the little ones.

Zumba classes have also recently been introduced at which all ladies are welcome and a new music class will soon be available.

Another fantastic option that Playtown offer is a babysitting and crèche service so you can enjoy everything Ocean Plaza has to offer safe in the knowledge that your little ones are well cared for.

Whether it be the cinema, a meal out or bowling Playtown will entertain your children until you are ready to collect them.

You can get more details on the web www. playtownsouthport.com or by ringing Nicky on 01704 778444.

You can also follow them on their Facebook page to keep up to date with news and events.

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The thing that amazes you most about Playtown in Southport, is the size of the facility and the attention to detail you are met with. It can only be described as a child’s dream come true and to watch them as they play on all the attractions is wonderful.

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Summer activities in your local park

Southport Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandbrook Road Ground, Ainsdale

Recreation

WACA Football Coaching Every Saturday 10:00 Football coaching organised

by Woodvale & Ainsdale Community Association. There is a small cost associated with this activity to cover the cost of the coach.

For more information contact the Community Centre on 01704 573084

WACA Holiday Programme Various dates 10:00 A holiday programme of activities organised by Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association.

For more information contact the centre on 01704 573084

Free Football Coaching Every Wednesday 18:30

Family Bike Ride and Picnic 19th August 11:00

Football coaching organised

by Woodvale & Ainsdale Community Association. This is run in conjunction with Positive Futures for 8 – 15 year olds.

A family bike ride and picnic suitable for all, which starts at Botanic Gardens and ends at Victoria Park, Southport.

For more information contact the Community Centre on 01704 573084

If you haven’t got a bike you can hire one from Southport Eco Centre on 01704 500996.

Teddy Bears Picnic and Story Time 25th August 12:00 Botanic Gardens, Southport

Brass Band Concert Every Sunday starting 3rd July 14:00 A concert in the park organised by Southport and District Brass Band Association.

These concerts have been running for 52 years and if the weather is poor will be in St Cuthbert’s Church next to the park.

A picnic in the gardens for young children. Bring your favourite teddy down and you could be in for a big surprise.

Hesketh Park, Southport

Garden Volunteers Alternate Tuesdays starting 12th July 14:00 Come and join our small friendly team of volunteers who enjoy a couple of hours light gardening and chat, alongside the Park Rangers, in the gardens of the park. Meet at the Café, tools and gloves provided.

Make a Bird Feeder 25th September 14:00 A chance to help the birds survive the winter by creating your own bird feeder under the guidance and supervision of the Park Rangers.

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Water Fight 29th August

14:00

A controlled water fight in the park organised by the Park Rangers – come down if you are prepared to get wet!

Formby Duke Street Park, Formby

Community Practical Session 1st Thursday of the month starting 7th July 10:00 You are welcome to come along and get involved with local residents and parks staff in making Duke Street Park a better place for all to enjoy. Meet near the tennis courts, support, tools and gloves provided.

Churches Together in Formby Family Fun Day 13th August 12:00 The event will be a Family Fun Day and will include Bouncy Castles, Barbeque, Games, Music and Animals. For more information please contact June McGibbon on 01704 871244

Crosby & Waterloo Seafront Gardens, Waterloo

Litter Pick Every 2nd Saturday of the Month starting 9th July 10:30 Come and join the Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens in cleaning up the Seafront Gardens. All tools and equipment are supplied, meeting point is posted on the notice board outside Marine Gardens.

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Bootle & Netherton Derby Park, Bootle

Community Practical Session 1st Wednesday of the Month starting 6th July 13:00

South Park, Bootle

Love Your Park

24th July 14:00

Come down to the park and meet the Park Rangers to take part in fun activities as part of the National Love Parks campaign.

Autumn Watch

You are welcome to come along and get involved with local residents, parks staff, and school children in making Derby Park a better place for all to enjoy.

Meet at Oxford Road entrance, support, tools and gloves provided.

Come to the park and join with the Park Rangers to look for the first signs of autumn approaching.

Will you see the leaves on the trees starting to drop?

Music and Memories

Bingo in the Park

27th July 13:00

4th September 13:00

North Park, Bootle 2nd August 13:00

An afternoon of historic memories of the park accompanied by appropriate music in this activity organised by the Park Rangers.

House! Come down and join the Park Rangers in this fun activity for all the family – don’t forget your dabber!!

Dog Show

Summer Games

11th September 13:00 Another of the popular dogs shows by the Park Ranger service returns to Derby Park.

Why not bring your dog along and enter in this fun event.

Bowersdale Park, Seaforth 10th August 18:00

With the light summer nights, why not come to Bowersdale Park and take part in the summer fun and games organised by the Park Rangers?

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Health Walk 23rd July 11 14:00 Guiided healthy walks around the area led by the Park Rangers.

This walk may help to keep that New Year fitness regime going.

ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYBODY Various Parks

Young Park Rangers Various dates and times.

Come down to your local park and join in a variety of activities and games organised by the Park Rangers. Suitable for children over 7.

Summer Fun Day Various dates 13:00 Annual summer fun days in the parks catering for all the family. Each one will have different activities but may include face painting, climbing walls, sports coaching, arts and craft and much more. For more information please contact 0151 934 2932.

Bug Hunt Various dates and times.

Come down to the park and join the Park Rangers in hunting for the life that lives in the park.

The Bigger Picture Various dates and times.

A change to make a large picture in the park under the supervision of the Park Rangers.

This will involve using natural materials found in the park.

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Liz McClarnon joins the experts at Southport Flower Show Celebrity Masterchef winner Liz McClarnon is joining the crowds at the 2011 Southport Flower Show to pick up some tips on growing – and cooking – some tasty ingredients for her delicious recipes.

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The TV presenter will also visit the allotment section, where experts advise on how to growyour-own vegetables and the growing trend for ‘yardening’ – the growing of vegetables and herbs for households without a garden.

Liz, who has just launched her own salad range in Tesco said: “I live in an apartment so I can’t have a vegetable patch.

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“But I have grown tomatoes on my balcony and they were delicious! I would love to grow more of my own ingredients so it will be great to get some tips from the experts.”

Liverpool-born Liz is currently starring in the musical Legally Blonde and plans to publish her first cookbook next year.

She added: “The cookbook is for people like me, who think cooking is too hard to even try. I am saying that if I can do it, then so can you.

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“I am still learning all the time so that’s why I can’t wait to come to the Southport Flower Show and find out some more.”

For further information and to order tickets for the show, visit www.southportflowershow.co.uk or call 0844 847 1555. Advance tickets cost just £16. Children under 16 go free.

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Looking after your children’s eyes their eyes and concentrating on specific items, all which require good eyesight. If vision is deteriorating, simple everyday activities can be difficult for them Most infants and pre-school and hinder their learning.

Uncorrected vision can children receive regular vision screening, but this is not as thorough sometimes be mistaken for as a full eye examination by a learning difficulties, and some qualified optometrist. Specsavers conditions, such as a squint, are advises that children should have more difficult to correct when a their first eye examination at around child is older. So the earlier they can be detected, the better. three years old.

A newborn’s eyes are about 70% of the size of adult eyes (which is why babies eyes look so big) and will continue to grow in size for the first two years of life.

Children’s eyes are constantly changing and need to be monitored periodically as they can be a sign of overall health. Vision is closely linked to learning and by having In the UK all under-16s get a regular eye examinations, many free NHS eye test. Your optician conditions can be diagnosed and can assess which kind of lenses treated at an early stage.

– if any – are needed, usually This also ensures children will without your child having to progress academically without read letters. If they need glasses any sight problems holding them the optician will issue an NHS back. Whether it be a whiteboard, voucher. At Specsavers you can computer or writing on paper, use this voucher to get FREE children are constantly using glasses from the £64 children’s

range. These come complete with Pentax single vision and scratch-resistant lenses with a UV treatment. Frame ranges include Scooby-Doo, Mr Men, Beano, Garfield, SpongeBob Squarepants and the Simpsons. Action Man, Barbie and Disney designs are also on offer, along with smart frames for trendy teenagers.

FREE EYE TESTS AND GLASSES

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For free children’s eye tests and eyecare advice, please contact Specsavers Opticians in Southport (01704 501944) or Formby (01704 832311).

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Dunes Splash World is a hive of activity all year round. The Centre features a stunning 25m main pool and an adjacent 13m teaching toddler pool. Water based activities include swimming lessons, scuba diving, aqua aerobics and many more.

Dunes Splash World boasts a well equipped ‘Active Sefton’ Fitness suite and facilities providing visitors with a whole host of other activities including Football, Cricket and Aerobics.

There’s a four badminton court sports hall and a studio, which can be used for a variety of activities including fitness classes, martial arts, yoga and training sessions.

Be Active activities are from 10:00am 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm (These include sports hall based activities as well as swimming).

Tel: 01704 537 160

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Crosby Leisure Centre comprises wide range of high quality facilities including a state-of-theart fitness gym with 50 stations incorporating a cardio-theatre and free weights area, a health suite with sauna, steam room and spa.

There are two pools in the complex, the main pool is 25 metres and the other a 13 metre teaching pool (learner pool). Both pools are accessible for people with disabilities with the provision of a hoist or portable staircase.

The four court sports hall can host a vast range of sports and activities. These include badminton, short tennis, five-a-side football, basketball, indoor cricket, hockey, volleyball, netball, martial arts and a range of other activities.

Be Active activities are from 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm (The morning sessions are available for swimming and the afternoon offers sports based activities).

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Sefton has several leisure centres around the borough to keep the whole family entertained through the holidays.

During the summer the centres are holding activities in line with Sefton’s Be Active programme which provides fun and physical activity opportunities for children and young people from 2-16 years of age.

The times the Be Active activities will be held are below along with a bit of information about each of the leisure centres.

Newly built Meadows is now in its second year of operation.

It contains a fully equipped leisure centre, library and the latest technologies in computer facilities. It is also, as are all the centres, fully equipped for disabled access.

Be Active activities are from 10:00am 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm (This includes swimming and selected dates offer activities in the Hornby Room).

Tel: 0151 277 6727

Bootle Leisure Centre features 25m swimming pool with a moveable floor, leisure pool with a flume ride, sports hall, activity studio, Active Sefton fitness suite and sauna and steam rooms.

The staff are waiting to offer a warm welcome at a leisure centre where you will be spoilt for choice, so come on down!

Be Active activities are from 10:00am 12:00pm (Sports hall based activities are on offer in the morning) then 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:15pm - 3:15pm offers swimming in both the morning and afternoon.

Tel: 0151 330 3301

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Supporting families across Sefton

We are here to support families across Sefton. In Southport we: • have a beautiful children’s centre. You can come and have your baby weighed, meet other parents and carers, get advice and much more.

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Parenting 2000 is a Sefton wide charity that delivers many excellent services for families.

The charity was established in 1993 as MAMAA following the tragic death of Jamie Bulger and has provided care and support for many families and individuals within the Sefton area since.

• have a purpose built Lilliput crèche for young families to stay, play and learn together, or perhaps leave your child for an hour or so whilst you attend one of our many courses.

• drive our play and learn bus out and about to deliver play sessions and training in your local community • have exciting evening activities for young people, come and meet Chris and Will.

• are doing lots and lots over the summer.

Give us a call to find out more or look on our Facebook page for a full diary of events.

As a voluntary organisation Parenting 2000 seeks to promote parenting by providing a space where ALL parents, carers, children & young people can gain access to information, advice and support to help them meet the challenges of family life.

• deliver counselling and emotional well-being sessions, sexual health advice and support, support for families with disabled children, an arts programme for the whole family and much much more.

We Are here for ALL fAMiLieS AT Any TiMe

• will be delivering accredited ESOL sessions for September 2011.

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• are open 7 days a week with something for everyone.

Come and see us!

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Champion of Champions Merseyside families get into the fast lane as Chapman Entertainment’s hit pre-school TV series, Roary the Racing Car, zooms into Southport Theatre for the very first time in a brand new live stage show titled ‘Champion of Champions’ on Tuesday 25th October.

Roary the Racing Car has taken the chequered flag since its launch in 2007 on Five’s Milkshake! and Nick Jr. Not only does the hit series introduce motor sports to a preschool audience for the first time, but through Roary’s example children can learn the importance of friendship, team work, problem solving and road safety.

Adults: £15.50, Children: £2.00 off; Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children): £52.00; Early Booking Offer: £6.00 off a Family Ticket (if booked & paid for before 31/08/11).

To book call into the Box

Office open Monday – Saturday, 11am – 4pm; School Groups please call 01704 500036.

Ticketmaster 0844 871 3021* Book online www. southpor ttheatre.org.uk* (*subject to a booking fee)

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BOOFEST, FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST Looking to keep the children entertained this summer? provide advice and support about housing issues.

Stick the date in your diary – find out more about the event on facebook – www.facebook.com Search for Boofest 2011 or visit www.ovh.org.uk

Why not pop along to One Vision Housing’s ‘Boofest ’- a FREE festival for all the family on Friday 5th August from 12-5pm at North Park, Bootle (next to Bootle Sports Centre).

entertainment and there will be plenty of fun stuff & prizes to win on the day. From ‘The Creepy Crawly show’ to birds of prey, inflatables, street dancing, climbing walls & face painters – there’s something for everyone. Staff from OVH will also be on hand to

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Travelling Light & Sixth Sense Theatre Company present

Bob, the Man on the Moon Saturday 26 November, 1.30pm Tickets: £6.50 (Family ticket: £23) If you have been lucky enough to see a Travelling Light Theatre Production previously then you know what to expect, if not, now is your chance!

Bob has a very special job: he looks after the moon. He vacuums moondust out of craters and entertains the tourists. He knows almost everything there is to know about the moon. But there’s one thing he’s blissfully unaware of: ALIENS! Pritchards bookshop will be selling copies of Bob, the Man on the Moon on the day at a discounted price.

Suitable for children aged 3 and above and their families.

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We have two sets of family tickets to see the production of Bob, the Man in the Moon and two copies of the book to give away, for your chance of winning just answer the following question:

What do you need to go into space? a) A Spaceship b) A Helicopter c) A Remote Controlled Car Answers and full contact details (including your name, address and telephone number) should be emailed to bobcompetition@seftonarts.co.uk by September 20th 2011. The winners will be contacted by Sefton Arts.

Please be advised that a family ticket is up to four people. Tickets are non transferrable and cannot be exchanged for money or another event.

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Tots Get Toddling Teething and tantrums aren’t a problem for Sefton tots, as children take their first steps on the road to a healthy lifestyle.

Taking part in the Active Totz sessions running across the borough, the programme has reached full capacity at Meadows Leisure Centre and Library in Maghull over recent weeks, with new sessions now witnessing forty toddlers and their parents/ carers attending each week.

The success of the programme continues the trend evidenced at Dunes Splash World where, between the two sites, attendances are witnessing a regular register of twenty-five tots per session.

The success of the programme was noted by Tina Pilkington, Senior Development Manager for the programme, “The Active Totz programme has continued to grow in popularity over recent months, so much so that we have been able to expand the range of sessions we offer to now include football specific classes and run two additional sites to cater for demand for the programme.

Childhood obesity is an important issue for us and we continuously work with different teams to seek new and innovative ways to tackle this.

With young children, instilling the importance of a healthy active lifestyle from a young age is of paramount importance if we are to overcome such problems and as such, the Active Totz sessions provide us with an opportunity to provide the foundations for this – that children can understand that sport and physical activity is fun and an excellent opportunity to socialise and develop life skills at the same time as keeping fit and active.”

Active Totz sessions are open to children aged 2-5yrs of age and their parents/carers and provide accessible learning for all children including those with mild to moderate disabilities.

Each session costs £2.00 per child and currently run at Dunes Splash World, Southport; Meadows Leisure Centre and Library, Maghull; Netherton Activity Centre and Lydiate Village Centre.

If you would like further information log on to www.moveitsefton.co.uk or alternatively please call Active Totz on 0151 934 4092.

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Healthy play creates healthy minds Today’s environment is a far cry from 30 years ago, when there were 50% less vehicles on the roads, four television channels and Atari was the height of video games.

Nowadays, busy lifestyles usually mean both parents work (and work longer hours) and time for making fresh food and getting fresh air during the week can be limited.

It’s a serious issue, when 25% of the population in the industrialised world is now classified as obese. Children are simply not getting enough physical exercise. continued overleaf

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These promote the ‘well being’ of children, getting out, playing, learning and participating in the fresh air, outdoors, exploring with their friends.

Not only do children learn more – because they’re having fun – but it’s good for their mental health (the antidote to television and playing video games). The RSPB report highlights the role that schools should have in this process, and they are right.

It’s important that such steps are taken a stage earlier. Habits are formed among the youngest children.

Eating vegetables, fruit and proper cooked meals with their friends can have a positive influence as they grow up.

In terms of play, research shows that outdoor play, from bug hunts to reading outdoors, camping in the garden to building dens in the wood enhances their social skills through teamwork, improves coordination and creates a love of nature and the outdoors.

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As parents and childcare providers we need to make sure we play our part.

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Free Summer Holiday Open Day Activities! at Busy Bees in Southport

Monday 1st August - visit from Acorn Farm including goats, ducks, chicken, rabbits and lots more! 1:30-3:30pm Wednesday 3rd August - Zoo Animals including snakes, owls, lizards, cockroaches and lots more! 1-2pm Friday 12th August - Hawaiian Summer Beach Fun Day Sand and water fun in the garden, Face painting, Ice Lollies, Cake sale to raise money for charity. 10.00-11.00am & 2.00-3.00pm.

We hope to see you here - phone for further details or just turn up!

25% off 2 month’s fees if you book before 31st August* *T&C’s apply Call Sarah on 01704 551 550 for more information Tibbi Tots, 10 Lulworth Road, Southport, PR8 2AT www.busybees.com

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“Students’ achievement is outstanding and they are making much better progress than those in similar schools.”

“Students are outstanding ambassadors for the school. Their behaviour is exemplary and they are polite, mature and confident.”

“Students are extremely well supported in school and the quality of academic guidance is excellent ensuring that students of all abilities and backgrounds make outstanding progress.”

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“The leadership and management of the school are outstanding. There is a very clear vision for the school that is extremely well supported by staff and has the best interests of students at its heart. The senior leadership team has a very good blend of complementary skills and the middle management team is very strong.”

“The sixth form is outstanding. The students are confident and assured young people and it is a delight to be in their company.”

Our aim is to equip young people with the skills and experiences needed to meet the challenges that will face them in their professional, personal and spiritual lives.

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Children’s boutique Tina Bulmer, a local mum and business woman who has travelled the world working in fashion and retail has opened her own unique designer children’s boutique in Southport.

She was so inspired by the beautiful children’s wear she saw whilst visiting other countries she decided to start a business offering English and Continental designer clothing .

Her shop is stunning it is big, bright airy and has an abundance of space making it easy to get round with your pram or buggie making a pleasant change.

The shop, on Union Street, has a specially designed children’s playroom fitted out with bright colourful wooden toys, kitchen, workbench, table and chairs books, jigsaws, building blocks and much more to keeping the little ones happy in a safe play area. Mums can then browse round and enjoy a

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Tina says, “We cater for 0-12 years, some of the brands we stock are Joules, Deux Par Deux, Tutto Piccolo, Lilly & Sid and Noa Noa among others. We are adding new brands all the time to keep things up to date fresh and interesting and you can also find a selection of gifts, toys and accessories for that special occasion.”

She adds, “We aim to give a first class service and want to feel confident that we give sound advice on the ranges we stock, therefore everything is hand picked. Our in store events include story mornings, coffee mornings, talks, demos and our fabulous fashion shows which are great fun and customer preview evenings.”

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Telephone 01704 545884

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Active Soccer Active Soccer provides fun, healthy and inclusive play through accessible, progressive and structured football programmes that compliment current government initiatives for all young people aged 4–14yrs. This spirit is fostered in an environment where everyone has a chance to play and learn, regardless of skill. Active Soccer's long-term goal is to give its participants positive experiences of sport through a fun and engaging experience that will increase their chances of a more sustainable active lifestyle.

Active Soccer is committed to delivering a fun and engaging experience to young people in order to facilitate their immediate, as well as long term, participation in physical activity. They say, “To achieve this all our courses and programmes are carefully structured to provide the most effective balance between competitions and play whilst also maintaining a recognisable environment similar to lessons attended during school.”

Active Soccer says, “Through our wealth of experience we have experienced at first hand the wide reaching benefits of structured physical activity on young people.

The company looks to position itself within the already established platform from which young people can become involved in physical activity and as a result look to offer a route to the government recommended targets for leading healthy lifestyles.

“More specifically our aim is to provide an experience that will benefit the child’s mental, physical and social health in a way that will benefit all parties involved, from parents and schools to local communities and the child themselves.”

Active Soccer adds, “At the heart of our company’s ethos is a commitment to the government’s target of ensuring young people receive five hours of physical activity per week in total, two of which are delivered by schools.

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FUN, HEALTHY and INCLUSIVE SUMMER CAMPS • Week 1

25-29th July 2011 Valewood Primary School Crosby

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1st-5th August Christ The King High School Southport

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8th-12th August Chesterfield High School Crosby

• Week 4

22nd-26th August Chesterfield High School Crosby

PLEASE NOTE • Sibling Discounts are available • Book more than one full course and receive discounts • 1/2 day bookings can be made please call • All coaches are CRB Checked and are covered by • Public Liability Insurance

To book your child’s place please call 0844 822 3926

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Email sefton@activesoccer.co.uk Visit our website at www.activesoccer.co.uk Follow activesoccer Sefton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/activesoccer-sefton The activesoccer Inflatables will be used on some of the camps

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ALSO ON OFFER EXCITING FOOTBALL BIRTHDAY PARTY OPTIONS – please see the website SEPTEMBER 2011 Louie the Lion Skill School Saturdays – 4yrs – 8yrs Crosby and Southport activesoccer JUNIORS join our teams that play in the Hightown league

• All the camps run for 5 days What to bring • Ages : 4-14 years • Packed Lunch • Professional Fun Coaching • Plenty of drink for Boys and Girls • Sun cream • Camp times : 9am - 3pm • Waterproof Jacket (normal school hours) • The cost of a camp for 5 days is £50

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Immunisations

Why they are so important One of the most important things that a parent can do for their child is to make sure that they have all their routine childhood vaccinations.

It’s the most effective way of keeping them protected against infectious diseases.

Ideally, kids should have their jabs at the right age to protect them as early as possible and minimise the risk of infection.

For example, when every country had eliminated smallpox in 1979, vaccination against the disease was stopped. It’s hoped that polio will soon be eradicated, and that measles may follow.

For more information on the types of Vaccines your children should have and at what age please ring your GP surgery or visit www.nhs.uk.

As a parent, you may not like seeing your baby or child being given an injection. However, vaccination is an important step in protecting your child against a range of serious and potentially fatal diseases.

Vaccinations are quick, safe and extremely effective. Once your child has been vaccinated against a disease, their body can fight that disease more effectively if they come into contact with it.

If a child isn’t vaccinated, they will be at increased risk of catching the illness.

There will always be some children who are unavoidably unprotected because:

■ they can’t be vaccinated for medical reasons

■ they’re too young to be vaccinated

■ they can’t get to the vaccine services

■ for a few, the vaccine doesn’t work But if more parents have their children vaccinated, then more children in the community will be protected against catching an illness. This lowers the chance of an outbreak of the disease.

The only time that it’s safe to stop vaccinating children against an illness is when the disease has been wiped out worldwide.

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The Floral Pavilion in New Brighton has established itself as one of the best places to take the family in Merseyside.

It is now highly regarded and respected by national promoters of children’s shows and events as well as other theatres and Family Friendly organisations in the area.

The team at the Floral have worked exceptionally hard to provide a cross section of shows aimed at every age group making the Floral a venue for all ages from a toddler to a grand parent.

This summer sees the welcome return of the popular children’s show Horrible Histories (this time featuring Ruthless Romans and Awful Egyptians!) and they are also expecting visits from Bob the Builder, the Mr Men as well as a gorgeous Koala that learnt to hug!

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From So Talented! - to a West End Star!

Ryan Collinson, a former student of So Talented! Academy in Southport, is now playing the lead role in the West End musical Billy Elliot to fantastic reviews.

Romy Hollington, Company Director, says, "Ryan has done amazingly well to be performing at such a high standard at his age. He has shown true determination, combined with an immense amount of hard work to land the part as ‘Billy’ in the West End show. Ryan has gone on to really make the role his own and has been nicknamed the ‘Cheeky Billy’!”

The Southport based school boy is one of the many successful students of the award winning So Talented Academy based in the historic Wayfarers Arcade on Lord Street, Southport.

Students have gone on to secure places and prestigious performing arts colleges such as Italia Conti and Bird College along with acting and music degree courses at various universities.

Romy attributes the student’s successes to the high quality of teaching at So Talented! “Our staff are qualified teachers and experienced performers who have high expectations of all our students”.

These high expectations are reflected in the outstanding examination results obtained with 100% pass rate with the vast majority of results being Distinctions.

The So Talented! Academy provides a full programme of classes in music and performing arts for all ages and abilities, from the most ambitious performer to those seeking a fun, confidence building experience, in a friendly secure atmosphere.

For further information please see the website www.sotalented.co.uk or telephone 01704 539468.

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At the movies Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World Directed by: Robert Rodriguez Starring: Jessica Alba and Antonio Banderas Spy Kids is returning for a fourth time in the summer and is set to be as popular as it’s previous box office smashes. Robert Rodriguez' family adventure series starring Jessica Alba and Antonio Banderas this time centres around a mysterious jewel that can stop time in it’s tracks and holds great powers.

It is a family heirloom of Jessica Alba’s character, Marissa, and she makes the mistake of giving it to her stepdaughter Rebecca as a way to bond with her.

The jewel ends up in the hands of an evil villain who plans to take over and then end the world.

Can the family get hold of the jewel and stop the villain’s terrible plans?

Cars 2 Directors: John Lasseter, Brad Lewis Starring: Owen Wilson, Michael Cain

You will have to wait until August 19 to find out when it hits the cinemas!

Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race.

Contact your local cinema to find out more information about film showings and other family films on this summer.

But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

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A GOOD READ

I Went to the Flea Market to See a Flea Written by Michael Courtwright Illustrated by Julie Steward

The Muppets Directed by James Bobin with a script by Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller, and stars Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper and many, many more.

The focus of the story is Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Segel) and Mary (Adams).

Together, they discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theatre and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds.

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To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theatre, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways.

Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate.

Watch for the release date.

This is the heart-warming story about a boy and his family who decide to go on an adventure to the local flea market.

The boy is excited as he thinks he is going to see actual fleas and the book goes on to describe everything he sees at the market. Throughout the theme however, he cannot conceal his disappointment about not having seen any real fleas.

The language is modern but the illustrations are classic and they compliment each other perfectly. It is the perfect children’s book that needs to be in every household this Summer.

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The movies stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, reprising their roles as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The film’s ensemble cast also includes Helena Bonham Carter, Jim Broadbent, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Ciarán Hinds, John Hurt, Jason Isaacs, Matthew Lewis, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, David Thewlis, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters and Bonnie Wright.

The film was directed by David Yates, who also helmed the blockbusters “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.” David Heyman, the producer of all of the Harry Potter films, produced the film, together with David Barron. Screenwriter Steve Kloves adapted the screenplay, based on the book by J.K. Rowling. Lionel Wigram is the executive producer.

Behind the scenes, the creative team was led by director Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows of photography Eduardo Serra, production designer Stuart Craig, editor Mark Day, composer Alexandre Desplat, visual effects “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,” is the final supervisor Tim Burke, and adventure in the Harry Potter film series. The much-anticipated motion costume designer Jany Temime. picture event is the second of two full-length parts.

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In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort.

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a Heyday Films production, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” which marks the last installment in the most successful film franchise of all time.

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More than 3,000 people quit with SUPPORT, Sefton’s local NHS Stop Smoking Service last year.

Text SUPPORT to 80039 with your name and full postcode or call 0300 100 1000 www.facebook.com/seftonsupport

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Healthy and affordable dining for all Taking the kids out to eat doesn’t have to be about unhealthy fat laden meals and your typical junk food.

What would you say if you could go out, relax in child friendly surroundings and eat food guaranteed not to raise your blood pressure!

healthy but yummy choice to please both kids and parents. The dish originates from Portugal whose inhabitants took it with them as they travelled around the world and the recipe hasn’t altered to this day!

You can also rest assured that your chicken is reared in the UK and delivered fresh (never frozen) to Nandos ensuring the best quality possible. If Nandos specialise in fresh, healthy meals chicken isn’t your thing they also have a range of Southport Advert 28/11/05 1 which are tailored to your individual12:43 tastes pm and Page vegetarian burgers, pittas and wraps to tantalite your their signature dish Peri Peri chicken is the perfect taste buds!

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Nando’s chicken is flame-grilled right in front of you, basted thoroughly with your choice of sauce: Lemon & Herb for the not so brave, Medium for the more adventurous and Hot or Extra Hot PERi~PERi for the real daredevils! Not only is Nando’s chicken fresh and healthy, PERi~PERi is also known to be an aphrodisiac!

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The new Museum of Liverpool The Museum of Liverpool will launch 100 years to the very day that its iconic neighbour, the Royal Liver Building, opened its doors.

The largest newly-built national museum in Britain for more than a century, the new Museum of Liverpool, will open to the public for the first time on Tuesday 19th July.

One of the world’s leading history museums and a stunning new addition to the city’s famous waterfront, the Museum of Liverpool is the first national museum anywhere in the world that is devoted to the history of a regional city.

It is expected to attract more than 750,000 visitors per year and is a fantastic, free visitor attraction that’s an exceptional learning and community resource, with more than 100,000

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learning visits expected each year.

6,000 objects on display, many of which have never been on display before. The diverse range of exhibits include: • The stage where John Lennon and Paul McCartney first met in 1957 • 30ft Chinese Dragon • The first Ford Anglia off the Ford’s Halewood production line in 1963 • Life-size 18ft Liver Bird Museum of Liverpool, Mann Island, Pier Head, Liverpool. L3 1DG. For more information liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol

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Timeout Children’s Playcentre Timeout was founded on the 11th July 1998 and when it opened funds were very limited.

However, this didn’t stop the owners who wanted to give local parents an alternative to simply leaving their children at the playcentre and collecting them later. They wanted to give families the feeling that they were special and wanted parents to feel they could join in the fun with their children if they wished.

Or, if they fancied a well earned rest the option was always there to sit in comfort and relax with a cuppa, knowing that the kids were safe and could not wander from the building without them.

In 2005 £250,000 was invested in the play centre and it was closed for 6 long weeks, however

it was all worth it in the end and the desired result was achieved. When the play centre reopened it was a fantastic relaxed environment for children and parents to enjoy themselves. Several safety points have been implemented as well as more equipment to keep the little ones busy.

Owner Ian Attwell says, “We are pleased in what we have achieved but we still recognise that YOU are the most important people to us.

From July 25th to September 2nd, Monday to Friday, Timeout is having a ‘Summertime Special.’

For one and a half hours children and parents can come down, have fun and the little ones can enjoy a special meal. To book please call 0151 525 3353 or visit www.timeoutchildrensplaycentre.co.uk.

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‘Pots u paint’ is a new pottery painting workshop that has just opened in Burscough Wharf, so if you’re stuck in the Summer holidays come down and get creative!

There is a huge range of things to paint from for all ages including fairies, money boxes, dinosaurs, footballers and lots more. For the little ones, why not do a hand or footprint on a plate or tile.

Stuck for what to get a relative for their birthday or special occasion? A hand painted personalised vase or mug makes a great gift and you can have fun at the same time!

The Wharf is a new development in Burscough which houses clothes shops, gift shops, restaurants, crafts and an ice cream parlour too so you can make a day of it.

The owner of ‘Pots u Paint’ first came to the Wharf’s opening in February and was won over by it’s charm and lovely

atmosphere but also felt it was lacking an activity for children.

Children and adults can enjoy time at ‘Pots u Paint’ without it costing the earth as their philosophy has been to provide a fun, imaginative experience at an reasonable price.

Since opening their doors, the response has been amazing with party bookings flooding in, due in part to the modern studio which overlooks the canal, as well as the warm welcome you will receive from the helpful staff. It really is the perfect venue for a children’s party!

Bookings are not required so just drop in, although at busy times booking is recommended.

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Ensure your child’s future and help them succeed with Kumon’s maths and English study programmes We all know the importance of maths and English. As the UK’s leading supplementary education provider, Kumon can help your child to excel in these subjects whilst developing their capacity for learning independently and boosting their all-round confidence.

Enrol at your local Formby or Southport study centre in September or October to take advantage of our Free Trial and see how Kumon can benefit your child.

Kumon is a unique, individualised method for all ages and abilities.

Over time, students build speed and accuracy and develop longterm skills like concentration, time management and self-motivation.

Louise Sykes, mother of Tobey, says: “Tobey has been tested at school and is now working within his age group. I’m really really pleased, as it is my belief that it is Kumon which has helped him to progress.”

For more information and to enrol, contact Instructor Debbie Lunt on 01695 575199 or at formby@kumoncentre.co.uk.

Begin your Kumon journey

Kumon’s maths and English study programmes provide your child with the foundations to improve their skills, inspiring a passion for lifelong learning and building the self-confidence to succeed both in and outside the classroom.

Contact your local Instructor today

Formby and Southport Study Centres Debbie Lunt 01695 575199 / 07951 070568 formby@kumoncentre.co.uk Formby Classes – Monday and Wednesday Southport Classes – Tuesday and Saturday

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During the 5 weeks of the School Summer Holidays between 10am–12 noon, we will be providing exciting amounts of fun sports and activities.

Each Summer Camp Week will aim to provide everybody involved with a friendly atmosphere and an all-round enjoyable experience.

There will be a fully qualified and CRB checked Instructor leading each session.

These instructors will be assisted by additional staff to suit the numbers attending to ensure your child’s safety.

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SUNDAY 14TH AUGUST

Gates open 5.30pm, performance starts 7.00pm To book tickets and to order a hamper from Roses please contact 0151 353 0123 Now!

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CHILDREN’S FUN DAYS At Ness Gardens Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th July 10.00am – 4.00pm

Two family packed fun days suitable for children of all ages!

All children will have a chance to enjoy hands on activities as well as learning about nature and exploring the gardens.

Admission to the gardens apply, some activities may incur a small charge.

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Bee keeping advice Our new play area is now open too!

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Following a highly-acclaimed sellout season with "James and the Giant Peach" Illyria returns to Ness Gardens with an even bigger Dahl classic! All Mr Fox wants is to feed his family, and farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean have an ample supply of chickens, geese and ducks. But these farmers are mean and cruel, and they are determined to put a stop to Mr Fox once and for all. As they rev up their mechanical diggers and load their guns, Mr Fox's chances are slim at best...

Or will the sharpest wit win?

Roses Tea Rooms can provide picnic hampers which you can collect on the evening so all you need to remember to bring is low back seating!

Gates open 5.30pm, performance starts 7.00pm Tickets Adults £12.50, Child £6.00

To book tickets and to order a hamper from Roses please contact 0151 353 0123 Now!

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This is an opportunity to make new discoveries and enhance the Sefton Coast for all.

Discover more about your local coastline … from Crosby, Formby, Ainsdale, Birkdale through to Southport.

Visit our website and look out for events and activities; discover the footprints, be creative at art workshops, learn about wildlife on a walk……

Find out all about volunteering opportunities and opportunities to take part; recording footprints, creating wildlife ponds, clearing vegetation…… register your interest on our website.

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The sands come and go, and have done throughout time. Did you know the beach hides 4000year old footprints?

Huge cattle called Auroch, Red Deer and even human footprints have been discovered!

Ever wondered what the funny little brick buildings in the sand dunes are? – the remains of bunkers from World War II! This is a chance for everybody to discover more about the local coastline and to understand how the landscape has changed and how it may look in the future.

It’s not just the sand that hides our past - many of you have fantastic stories, memories and images hidden away too.

Would you like to share those memories?

This is an opportunity to do just that.

Existing networks of footpaths, cycle paths and trails are here to be discovered, whilst new ones will be created, along with an information centre.

We want you to know about all these things, by providing more and better information, varied sources of this information; leaflets, posters, web pages, Facebook, Twitter, information boards, downloadable visual and audio resources, the list is endless. If paper and technology are not your thing, then join in, wherever your interests lie – conservation, wildlife, history or landscape interpretation you can be involved, maybe creating new ponds or clearing vegetation.

www.visitsouthport.com/seftons-natural-coast/seftons-landscape-partnership The Landscape Partnership Scheme is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund until December 2013.

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Is your child safe?

Every child in the UK who goes to school has web access so it is more important now than it has ever been to make their experience as safe as possible.

Kids can be computer pros from an early age, children as young as seven years old can learn how to type and are becoming more computer literate than their parents.

But the question many parents are asking is how do we keep up with the trends and make their experience as secure as possible?

We have put together bits of advice from around the internet on how you can make your child's internet experience as secure as possible.

The best thing to do is to talk to your children and teach them about Internet safety, especially when it comes to social networking sites such as Facebook.

Remind them to: Never share their password with anyone, understand their privacy settings, report people that violate Facebook's Statement of Rights and Responsibilities and block anyone that might be sending unwanted content.

The Government has set up a council for child internet safety, this is an invaluable tool for parents who are new to the web.

The organisation's aim is to work in partnership to keep children and young people safe online.

Thinkuknow.co.uk advises parents to: ■ Encourage them only to upload pictures that you as their parents / carer would be happy to see – anything too sexy to be passed round the dinner table should NOT make it on to the web.

■ It's also not a good idea to post pictures which can identify the school which your child attends since this could help someone locate them.

■ Tell your children not to post their phone number or email address on their homepage.

■ Ask them to show you how to use a social networking site - getting involved will empower them to share the experience with you.

For further information on internet safety you can visit: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/Parents/FAQ/SocialNetworking/ http://childnet-int.org/ http://cybermentors.org.uk/

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Lunchbox ideas Your kids' lunchboxes are their fuel for the rest of the school day so why not make it a healthy treat for them?

Many children prefer to take a lunchbox to school rather than eat school dinners every day, and research shows that over 5.5 billion lunchboxes are packed each year in the UK by parents for their children.

It's the ideal time to encourage them to take up a healthy and balanced adult diet - but it doesn't need to be boring.

The best place to start is by swapping foods high in sugar and salt - crisps and processed snacks - for fruit and vegetables, so why not replace the snacks with apples or bananas, or carrots, which you can either serve on their own or include as tasty sandwich fillings.

Fizzy drinks like cola and lemonade are also high in sugar, so for a healthy alternative why not add a refreshing bottle of fruit juice to their lunchbox?

Flavoured milk is another fun way to liven up lunchtime, so there's no excuse not to get creative.

Best of all, you can still tempt your child's sweet tooth while taking away the sugar out, by swapping cakes and chocolate for a currant bun, which is a great way to make school dinners a real delight.

With so many tips and suggestions on offer there's no need to make a meal out of school lunches.

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Different But The Same

We are all different but the same! That was the message of a unique book of poems produced by Year 6 pupils across Sefton with support from the Complementary Education Service and the Partnership and Communications team at Children, Schools and Families.

‘Different But The Same’ is a collection of poems written by Sefton children and built around the themes of equality, diversity and cohesion as a result very successful workshops carried out by Peter Yip, Equality and Diversity Coordinator and his former colleague Ann Kelly.

The idea behind the book was that children would have something tangible to show for

their excellent efforts but also that Sefton would have a living document that could be used by teachers and other professionals within Children, Schools and Families.

Following consultation the book was designed and produced to resemble an exercise book that children would use at school.

The book of poems is now available to view online using pageturner software by clicking the following link: http://bit.ly/gV1fqI For more information regarding equality, diversity and cohesion in Sefton’s schools please contact Peter Yip, Equality and Diversity Coordinator at Sefton’s Complementary Education Service by email: peter.yip@sefton.gov.uk

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Make a difference

Give a child a chance and There is a shortage of foster carers and adopters in Sefton. Right now, children where you live are in need of a thing that most of us take for granted – home. Just as children in need of foster care and adoption come from different backgrounds, so can foster carers and adopters. Training is provided and we are able to offer financial support.

Children need your help. Through no fault of their own, life has been difficult for them. If you have room in your home and your family to care for a child and make sure their voice is heard you could help.

Fostering can also develop your own skills, as foster carers have discovered: Phil and Sylvia: ‘Fostering helps you to build confidence.

You have to be strong when young people need you to be strong for them.

Fostering has given us a wider perspective on life. Learning about what difficulties can arise in families helps you to realise how lucky you are.’

‘We enjoy the challenge of working with different children and thinking what will work for them. It is good to be able to help young people and their parents and where possible help them return home.

Peter and Gaye: ‘Fostering can be hard at times, but the good times and happy moments are always strongest’.

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and change their life forever worthwhile. There are lots who keep in touch and it is always great to see them.’

‘They didn’t know what it was to smile until they came here. To anyone thinking about fostering or adoption, we would say ‘give it a go’, you have to be dedicated and it has its ups and downs but it’s worth every minute.’

Jenny* experienced foster care as a child and later decided to become a foster carer: ‘I joined a foster family at the vulnerable age of 15 where my life could have gone either way. I finally got an adult who was there for me and was willing to stick up for me.

Listening to my foster parents on how they

started in life from nothing and yet achieved so much motivated me. It made me realise that I could have a better life for myself if I wanted to.

If it was not for other people taking me in and looking after me as their own, I would not be the person I am now.

Children in Sefton need a place to call home.

Whatever your background, if you do one thing today, enquire about fostering and adoption and make a real difference to a child’s life.

Freephone 0800 923 2777 www.youcanfoster.org *Name has been changed to protect privacy.

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A dazzling celebration of storytelling and stagecraft, BATMAN LIVE is at its heart an affecting coming of age story. Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson – both orphaned at an early age – must first learn to overcome their own fears and forge their own family – along with Police Commissioner James Gordon and Bruce’s trusted butler, Alfred Pennyworth – if they’re going to survive the combined forces of Batman’s larger-than-life rogues gallery: The Joker, The Penguin, Catwoman, The Riddler, Two-Face, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.

Tickets on sale now: £20.00/ £30.00/ £35.00 Limited availability of premium GOTHAM CITY seats!

Performance Times: Wed/ Thurs/ Fri 7pm Sat 11am, 3pm, 7pm Sunday 11am & 3pm

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Tel: 0844 8000 400

Tickets subject to booking and handling fee.

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The Saturdays

3 December

£26.50/£32.50

Alan Carr

25 - 26 October

£30.00

George Michael

Deacon Blue 29 July

Symphonica - The Orchestral Tour

The Greatest Rock Show on Earth!

£18.50 - £36.50*

30 November £51.00/£76.00/£91.00

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£15.00/£28.50

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A sense of belonging A perfect way for the children to socialise and join in with many different activities, not only in the Summer holidays but all year round, is by joining Cubs, Scouts, Brownies or Guides.

These organisations have been going since the Scout Movement at the turn of the century when Robert BadenPowell, Lieutenant General in the British Army, founded the Scouts as a means for children to develop emotionally and physically while enjoying themselves.

The Cubs, Guides and Brownies all followed swiftly behind priding themselves on teaching youngsters essential skills to equip them for later life while having fun.

Although they may not spend so much of their time tying knots and building fires as they did years ago the principal is the same with modern technology incorporated into weekly meetings.

Children are also encouraged to feel a sense of ‘belonging’ as members still wear the famous uniforms identifying what club they belong to.

For more information on Brownies and Guides in Sefton please visit: www. girlguidingnwe.org.uk.

For Cubs and Scouts, visit: www.scouts.org.uk

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Fun and Football in Princes Park with S.M.S in association with Playtown

SEVEN COMPETITORS · THREE NIGHTS ONE CHAMPION

For children aged from 4 – 14years All coaches are football qualified to NGB (National Governing Body) standards and we choose those who are excellent at motivating young people.

All coaches are fully CRB checked.

We do our best to ensure that friends stay together but don’t worry if your child’s friends aren’t coming; we train our coaches to help youngsters make friends.

There are also awards for: “Player of the Week”, “Personality of the Week”, “Most Improved Player”. Plus there is a “Penalty Shoot-out Winner” within each age group. Also, there is a “World Cup Tournament” held over 3 days in which the winners are the team with the most points.

Parents are encouraged to attend the presentation ceremony on the last day.

Allocated play for the children each day in Playtown.

For Boys & Girls aged 4 – 14 years 9.30am until 3.30pm BOOK NOW AS PLACES ARE LIMITED.

Includes 4 full days training and activities - bringing own packed lunch.

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The centre has a great programme of events this summer all of which are free. There are many activities on every day of the week ranging from cooking with kids on Mondays to language skills on Wednesdays.

For more details please ring 01704 227987 There are many children’s centres throughout Sefton and most have an events programme to find out more details at www.sefton.gov.uk/ childrenscentres or ring 0800 0197 219

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The British Musical Fireworks Championship are back lighting up Princes Park over the three days. Watch in awe as seven competitors all battle it out with firework displays, set to music to get you dancing, and be crowned the champion of the competition.

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1st to 3rd October

From 2nd -5th August And 23rd-26th August

TO MAKE A BOOKING: Contact PlayTown on

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British Musical Fireworks Championships

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Open 7 days a week • Monday-Saturday 9am-5.30pm • Sunday 10am-4pm Over 100 retailers · Convenient Car Parking · www.strandshoppingcentre.com

Suppor ting The Strand Shopping Centre is supporting Ykids throughout 2011 and 2012 Ykids is a registered charity set up to benefit the lives of children and young people in deprived areas of Bootle and South Sefton.

Ykids aims to hold a variety of fun events and promotions in the Strand Shopping Centre to raise funds for this great cause.

Saturday 31st July 12pm–3pm

Cooking Demonstration with Not Just Cooking

Roll your own pasta and make your own tagliatelle with Head Chef Gavin Williams and Not Just Cooking

With face painting, casualty simulation, circus skills and a sponsored sit in a bath of beans

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Saturday 28th August

12pm–3pm

Cooking Demonstration with Not Just Cooking

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Please note: Terms and conditions apply for each event. See website for details.

Saturday 21st August 12pm–3pm

Full of Beans!! Join us for an afternoon of fun

Cook a curry and taste wonderful different spices

Monday-Friday 15th-21st August

Paint the Strand Red and blue, green, pink, yellow …

Young people from Ykids projects will be decorating a wall in the Strand Shopping Centre with a huge Mural – come and see what they are getting up to!

05/07/2011 3:25PM

FREE KIDS’ GLASSES At SpecSAverS Southport

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Southport 19 Eastbank Street. Tel 01704 501 944 Formby 3 The Cloisters, Halsall Lane. Tel 01704 832 311

Free kids’ glasses: Glasses from kids’ £64 range and teens’ £85 range free with under-16s’ NHS optical voucher. Cannot be used with other offers. Extra Options available at an additional charge. Offer available in the UK only; not available in the Channel Islands.

SKU 24813716, 25262506 ©2011 Specsavers. All rights reserved.

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