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Issue 126 May - June 2017

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Welcome I would like to wish you all a very warm welcome to the latest edition of Term Times magazine.

t TT Towers we are definitely gearing up for summer with the barbeque being given its first outing and some (if not many) of our days out involving picnic lunches that we’ve actually been able to eat outdoors...not sitting in a steamed up car! Regardless of the weather, many of us like to get out and about at this time of year and our family is no exception. One of the unmissable events in our diary is the annual Peterborough Heritage Festival, which transforms the city centre into a living history event. We have included a sneak peak at what this year’s festival has to offer and hope to see you there. Inside this issue we also have our second ecotimes special, packed with news and features on a wide range of 'green' topics. And, as per usual, there are some fabulous prize competitions including a class set of Rubik’s Cubes along with a visit from leading British speedcuber Laurence Livsey, who has solved the puzzle in under seven seconds. I didn’t realise you could take the stickers off and put them back on again that quickly! The generous people at StringPins are also offering an hour's exclusive use of all five of their tenpin bowling lanes. What a wonderful excuse for a party. Remember to send in your nominations for our Education Awards, we’ve already received some truly inspirational stories about local teachers and support staff in our readership area and are looking forward to hearing yours. It's really easy to send in your entries via our website or by post. Have a wonderful, fun-packed half term break!

P.S. Wishing everyone a happy Father's day.

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Contents Regulars 4 News 6 Term Times Education Awards 24 Puzzles

Competitions 12 20 24 28 30 30 30

Exclusive hire of StringPins tenpin bowling Awesome Minecraft Creeper backpack Amazing Rubik's prize package Ryobi One+ Hybrid Line Trimmer gardening tool Puffin books for your school Tickets to Rutland County Show Family tickets to The Cresset's The Wind in the Willows

Editorial 8 Peterborough Heritage Festival 10 Benefits of bedtime reading 15-18 Ecotimes 'green' special 22 Prom perfection 26 Challenges and rewards of fostering

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Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool re-opening Send us your school news

Family fun afternoon

TermTimes is always looking for stories about the great things that are happening in our local primary schools - and the teachers and pupils who are making them happen. If you have news about your school send it to steven@ termtimes.ltd.uk and, if possible, include a high resolution photo... then we can show AND tell.

A Family Fun Afternoon is being held at Peterborough Vineyard Church, Honeyhill Children's Centre, in Paston, on Saturday 10 June from 2pm to 4pm. There will be games, activities, bouncy castle and refreshments - all free of charge. uk www.peterboroughvineyard.org.

Viva Language Services after-school clubs

Horse around at Redwings Celebrate all the wonderful things about horses at Redwings Horse Sanctuary this half term. From Friday 26 May, visitors have the chance to meet these beautiful, gentle giants nose-to-nose and enjoy fascinating talks and guided tours at Redwings Aylsham, north of Norwich, and Redwings Caldecott, near Great Yarmouth. But that’s not all, on Sunday 28 May stunning Adoption Star Victoria will be celebrating her birthday with a special party at Redwings Caldecott – and everyone is invited. Watch the parade, join in party games and meet mascot Red. Both centres are free to visit and open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am to 4pm. www.redwings.org.uk

Viva Language Services, which runs after-school language clubs for children in Spanish, French, Italian and German, offers free taster sessions in primary schools in and around Peterborough. Primary children are the perfect age to start learning a foreign language and the Viva Languages programme encourages them in a relaxed, fun environment. Qualified and experienced tutors create stimulating activities, involving a mix of music, art, games, stories and role play. Children are engaged throughout and learn without even realising it. Fiona Dunmore, founder of Viva Language Services, says: 'Many adults wish they had studied a foreign language at school or started learning at a younger age, when it is so much easier to pick up. 'In today’s globalised world, the ability to speak another language opens up a whole new world of opportunities. 'It has also been proven children who speak a second language become much more confident and perform better across all academic subjects.' www.vivalanguageservices.co.uk

SAMS performing family classic Annie Award-winning Stamford Amateur Musical Society (SAMS) is bringing the heart-warming family show Annie, to town. Such is the scale of this musical extravaganza that, for the first time in the society's 112-year history, it has two teams of child performers treading the boards. Annie (Chloe Lorentzen and Emma Wheeler) is a feisty little girl living in a New York orphanage, run by Miss Hannigan (Di Lander), determined to find her parents. Billionaire businessman, 'Daddy' Warbucks, (Bill Lawrence) offers to help, but mean Miss Hannigan has other ideas. With its unforgettable songs, fabulous choreography and optimistic storyline, SAMS' Annie promises to be a treat for all the family. The musical is being performed at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre from Wednesday 31 May until Sunday 4 June. Tickets, £13.50 adults, £9 children and £12.50 concessions, plus a booking fee, are available from 01780 766455 or www.stamford-corn-exchange.co.uk www.stamfordams.com

The 50-yard long, almost Olympicsized, Bourne Outdoor Pool, will open for the summer season on Saturday 27 May. The historic facility, in Abbey Lawn, is a charity and features a main pool, baby pool - heated to about 24°C - fountain area and playhouse. There is a disabled changing cubicle and plenty of space to relax or enjoy a picnic in the grounds. The Pool Café offers a selection of hot or cold food. Fun nights for under 15s, with inflatables and floats, will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6.30pm to 8pm. Bourne Oudoor Swimming Pool will open Monday to Friday from 12.30pm to 6.30pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10.30am to 6.30pm. ool.org www.bourneoutdoorswimmingp

Volunteer roles at New Ark New Ark is seeking to fill two parttime voluntary vacancies. Providing childcare, educational opportunities and community facilities, New Ark was created by professional play and support workers, together with Peterborough parents. The volunteer-led charity's facilities include a traditional adventure playground, eco garden and city farm. New Ark, based in Hill Close, is seeking to fill two part-time posts - both voluntary - a treasurer to supervise all the organisation's financial affairs and a secretary. Both positions require a commitment of at least ten hours each month. Contact Charlotte Griggs at charlottenewark@gmail.com for more details. www.newarkplay.co.uk

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Nominations for top teachers, dedicated support staff and inspiring pupils are already streaming in for our prestigious Education Awards 2017. The four award categories are: Best Classroom Teacher Award This award will recognise the outstanding work of an exceptional and passionate primary school teacher who inspires all pupils to achieve their full potential.

Best Teaching Assistant Award This award will applaud the talents of a gifted TA who raises the aspirations of pupils and helps them to reach new heights through their encouragement and kindness.

Best Office Team Award This award will honour the hardworking administrative staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make their primary school run like clockwork.

Best Primary School Achievement This award will celebrate a school-based project, initiative or success story undertaken by a whole school, individual class, school group, sports team or PTA.

HOW TO VOTE Nominations for the Term Times Education Awards 2017 are invited from parents, headteachers, governors, co-workers and pupils, with parental permission. The deadline for entries is noon on 17 July 2017 so there’s plenty of time to think about who you would like to single out for praise. A panel of judges from Term Times and Mana Education will decide the winner in each category. The best primary school will also win £300 and the top teacher, TA and office team will each receive £100 in www.highstreetvouchers.com vouchers. Winners will each receive a special trophy to mark their achievement. Run in association with education recruitment specialists, Mana Education, the awards recognise and reward the fantastic staff, pupils and unsung heroes in primary education across our readership. For postal and e-mail entries please ensure you tell us which category you are voting for, the name of the individual/primary school and no more than 250 words about why they should win an award. You can submit one nomination in each category. Nominations can be made via the dedicated awards webpage on www.termtimes.ltd.uk, posted to 70 Rutland Road, Stamford PE9 1UW or emailed to steven@termtimes.ltd.uk

Mana Education achieves gold standard in education recruitment Education recruitment specialist, Mana Education, has been awarded REC Audited Education status, demonstrating the company's commitment to excellence in recruitment.

he REC - Recruitment and Employment Confederation - is the professional body for the recruitment industry and the scheme quality assures agencies that supply teaching and non-teaching staff to schools, academies and education providers across England and Wales. Although the REC has thousands of member companies, just 66 have currently attained the Audited Education status. The audit goes way beyond just compliance, requiring agencies to demonstrate they operate best practice in areas such as customer service, staff development, diversity and client management. REC Chief Executive, Kevin Green says: 'Congratulations to Mana Education for

achieving REC Audited status. In doing so, they join an elite group of recruitment agencies across the UK that have achieved this high standard. 'This accreditation recognises that we have rigorously audited Mana Education and found that it is performing to the highest, professional standards and represents best practice in our sector.' Alastair Nottingham, Mana Education Managing Director, says: 'Building a trusted business has always been our vision and we are incredibly proud to be awarded REC Audited Education status. 'It will help us continue to attract top-level compliant candidates, so both parents and headteachers can be assured of the highest

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attention to protecting and keeping children safe within their education setting.' Established in 2009, Mana Education specialises in the placement of permanent and day-to-day supply teachers into schools throughout Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. The supply agency continues to grow and develop and remains committed to a forward-thinking business plan, which puts the requirements of schools and aspirations of teachers at its heart. The company currently employs 13 staff, managed by Maria Cadwallader as Head of Education and led by Managing Director, Alistair Nottingham.

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Peterborough Heritage Festival Roundheads and Cavaliers battling in Peterborough

eterborough Heritage Festival is the highlight of the city's cultural calendar and the UK's largest multi-period city centre living history event. This year's festival takes place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June in the historic heart of the city centre and stunning surroundings of the cathedral precincts. Now in its ninth year, it is presented by Vivacity in association with Perkins Engines Company Limited, Peterborough Cathedral and Peterborough City Council. The hugely popular event has grown bigger and better, attracting more than 37,500 people in 2016. This year will commemorate the 375th anniversary of the start of the English Civil War, with Parliamentarians and Royalists fighting for control of Peterborough in a spectacular display of period

weaponry, armour and siege tactics. In total, there will be more than 300 costumed re-enactors from the country’s top living history groups descending on the city, from Romans to World War II soldiers. Other attractions will include the Children’s Zone, with jesters, storytellers, games and activities in the cathedral cloisters. There will even be a visiting Pliosaur, a megapredator of the Jurassic sea...called Horace. The period market, held in the precincts, will include displays of historic crafts and trades and unusual produce, food and drinks will be for sale at the Food Fayre. David Nicoll, Marketing Director at Perkins, which has provided generous support for the festival since 2015, says: 'The festival offers a fun-packed weekend of activities and gives thousands of people the chance

to learn more about our shared local history. 'This will be a wonderful experience for families, and people of all ages and backgrounds, living in Peterborough and beyond.' As well as the main heritage festival weekend there will be a packed programme of fringe events, running from 10 to 24 June, involving a multitude of heritage societies and attractions across the city. The festival also brings a great deal of money into the local economy, £300,000 last year. As a charity, Vivacity relies on support from local businesses and individual donations to continue keeping the event free and growing it year on year. Volunteers, carrying donation buckets, will be mingling with the crowds in an effort to boost the festival coffers.

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Stepping back in time The main display of the festival weekend is a recreation, by The Sealed Knot civil war re-enactment society, of the 1648 attack on Woodcroft Castle, near Helpston, as local Parliamentarian troops searched for Royalist troublemaker Dr Michael Hudson. Peterborough's Mark Atkins is the society's main organiser for the event, so we asked his alter ego Lieutenant Mark Atkins, Musket Officer and second in command of Colonel John Pickering's Parliamentarian Regiment of Foote, some probing questions about life in the 17th century.

Tell us about your regiment Pickering's is an infantry regiment of Pikemen and Musketeers. Pikemen use a 14.5ft long pike and their primary role is to protect the Musketeers while they load their weapons. Drummers relay orders - a battlefield is a noisy place where voices are difficult to hear - while 'camp followers', men and women that cook, clean and sew, provide vital water on the battlefield. We also have many children who will swell our ranks when they come of age.

Are you winning? Of course! Peterborough declared itself for Charles at the outbreak of war but didn't plan for a certain young Colonel Cromwell who lived down the road in Huntingdon. He and his troops took the city in April 1643. [It remained in Parliament's hands until the Reformation of 1660.]

Tell us about your musket The Matchlock is a smooth bore musket. Our gunpowder is made of sulphur, charcoal and saltpetre - bird droppings mixed with human urine. Accuracy is questionable, so we mostly use massed volleys to increase the chance of hitting something. Musket balls tend to lodge in the body and getting them out is hard unless you have a skilled surgeon. If hit, you're likely to face a slow, lingering death from blood loss, infection, shock, or lead poisoning.

Do you have any nasty sores, boils or blisters? Certainly not! As an officer and gentlemen my clothes are washed regularly and, even though I fight on foot, I have a horse to get about. The men are a different story. Marching miles, sometimes in bare feet when their shoes wear out, sleeping outdoors and poor diet means their feet often end up pus-filled and oozing.

What are the toilet arrangements? As an officer I get the best lodgings, but still end up 'doing my business' in a bucket unless I find accommodation in a grand house with plumbing. The men in the field dig a hole.

Did you go to school? Yes, the gentry are all well-educated. Knowing your 'letters and numbers' is vital in the daily running of the regiment - there's lots of paperwork.

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Recent research by BBC’s Panorama revealed how sleep deprivation is playing havoc with children's health and education and may reduce academic performance by up to two school years.

ne reason for children's poor sleep is the use of technology at bedtime. In addition to not wanting to turn their devices off, blue light emitted by smartphones and tablets is proven to reduce the natural production of sleepinducing hormone melatonin. All too often, tablets are being used as a replacement for shared bedtime reading with parents who are too busy, or too tired, to spend what should be an important time with their children. Not only does bedtime reading help children get to sleep, research repeatedly shows that it has a huge positive impact on children’s lives. Reading frequently and for pleasure when young has a bigger impact on children’s academic success than their parents’ level of education. Bedtime reading is the perfect time to inspire children about books, to develop their love of stories, enhance their imagination and quench their thirst for knowledge. And learning to ‘enjoy’ reading is more important than ‘learning to read’. If children develop this love of reading at a young age they are more likely to continue reading as adults.

It is never too early to start bedtime reading. Long before babies speak, they absorb information about language. Becoming familiar with books and understanding how they 'work' is an important stage of learning to read and should start as early as possible. Wordless, picture books are also a valuable resource. Parents who read wordless books tend to use richer language, more complex sentences and longer phrases than those who read a printed story. Wordless books also allow children to tell stories themselves from different perspectives, encouraging them to use their own words, promoting discussion and leading to better comprehension. As your children get older, don’t stop reading books to them just because they can read. This is the perfect time to share longer chapter style books which may be too difficult to read independently, but can be enjoyed together, opening up a whole new world of language, vocabulary and knowledge. The single most important thing you can do to help with your child’s development and education is to enjoy bedtime reading together as often as possible for as many years as possible.

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StringPins is the newly-refurbished tenpin bowling venue at One Leisure St Ives. With five lanes available to hire seven days a week from 10am until late, StringPins offers a comfortable environment for socialising with family or friends, celebrating a birthday, breaking the ice on a first date or beating your boss at a works outing. Shoe hire is included in the price of your game but, if you prefer, you can wear your own flat shoes, pumps or trainers. To make it quick and simple to get started, your dedicated lane host enters the names on the screen for you.

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Bumpers are also electronically preset before you start bowling, so they only appear when needed. Also, there's no waiting to be served at the bar. If you want food or drink, your lane host will take your order and arrange for it to be served at your lane. We've teamed up with our friends at Huntingdonshire District Council, which manages One Leisure, to offer one reader the opportunity to win an hour's exclusive hire of all five lanes at StringPins, for up to 20 people.

For a chance of winning this fantastic prize, simply tell us two types of footwear that can be worn at StringPins instead of bowling shoes and follow the instructions on page 3. Closing date 5 June. For more information visit www.oneleisure.net

Icons of the 80s

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Three legendary pop stars from the 1980s will be joining forces in a fantastic outdoor concert, being staged at Stamford's Burghley House in June. Icons of the 80s is being presented by Live Promotions Events on Saturday 10 June and will see Go West, Nik Kershaw and T'Pau perform their classic hits. With millions of album sales and popular sing-along tunes between them, this authentic, eighties tripleheader is not to be missed. Go West - This year marks the 30th anniversary of Go West's first hit single We Close Our Eyes. Others followed, including Call Me, Goodbye Girl, Don’t Look Down, Faithful and King of Wishful Thinking, the theme song from rom-com, Pretty Woman.

Nik Kershaw - Achieving his first chart success in 1984 with, Wouldn’t It Be Good?, Nik followed up with other popular hits such as Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me and The Riddle. A prolific writer for other artists, Nik penned the number one single, The One and Only, for Chesney Hawkes. T'Pau - The band's first single Heart and Soul was released in 1987 and initially found success in the US before charting in the UK. China in Your Hand hit the top spot in the UK later that year and stayed at number one for five weeks. Icons of the 80s starts at 5pm and advance tickets cost £39.50 each.

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Sunday 11 June - 10am - 4pm G’s Social Centre, Barway, near Ely CB7 5TZ FREE ENTRY & PARKING | FAMILY FRIENDLY | DISABLED FACILITIES | SORRY - NO DOGS

Food  Face Painting  Picnic Boxes  Fresh Lemonade  Pedal Tractors  Cookery Demo Career Stands  EAAA  Wicken Band  Ice Cream  Ra�le  Farm Tours  Bouncy Castle Hog Roast  Farmers’ Market  Factory Tours  Machinery Displays  Vintage Tea Party Children’s Attractions  BBQ  Farm Agronomy  Insect Corner By Car: Barway is signposted of the A142 between Soham & Ely. Follow the road over the level crossing and carry on to the G’s packhouse complex. There is a small roundabout at the entrance; please follow the signs for Open Farm Sunday car parking (free). By bike or on foot: Cycle Route 11 will take you from Ely to Barway from Ely railway bridge all the way along the river, and will take about 25 minutes by bike. On arriving at the Barway village, follow the Open Farm Sunday signs. N.B. If you are using a sat–nav system, please only use it to ‘our’ roundabout otherwise it will take you well beyond our premises. Please note there is no through access to Barway from the A1123 Wicken Road.

Activities will take place both indoors and outside. Farm tours are carried out in covered trailers so are not a�ected by rain

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Welcome to the second edition of our 'green' editorial special, ecotimes. You'll find lots of local news and features on a wide range of environmental topics including conservation, sustainability, education and the natural environment. From Forest Schools to ways you can help to save water and much, much, more.

Green challenges remain for city region A report has ranked the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough city region as top for cycling and renewable electricity, but bottom for bus use and spending on open spaces.

Explore Peterborough in a new way If you're a walking enthusiast, want to improve your health and fitness, or simply want to get outdoors more, then Walk Peterborough may just be what you are looking for. The new Walk Peterborough website provides an even easier way to enjoy walking in your local area and is designed specifically to record different routes around the city and surrounding areas. In addition, through mobile optimisation and GPS data, you can now map and follow your route on the go. Whether you’re looking to explore the city’s cultural and heritage sites, enjoy family-friendly days out, improve your health and well-being, want to find dogfriendly walks or simply looking to enjoy the natural environment – there’s something for everyone. And you can also choose a walking distance to suit. Charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) has produced the website

with funding from Travelchoice which aims to encourage the use of sustainable travel, reduce the need to travel by car, and improve the quality of life for all residents while reducing the city’s impact on climate change. 'Walk Peterborough is a fantastic resource for exploring the beauty of the city on foot with friends, family and colleagues,' explains Esther Baffa-Isaacs, Sustainable Travel Officer at Travelchoice. 'It can be used to plot your commute to work, college or university and set up walking buses to schools. 'The value of the social aspects of the site is endless because it makes it possible for people to share their latest walking adventure and give inspiration to others.'

For more information visit www.walkpeterborough.co.uk

• Clean energy 34% of electricity consumption is met by renewables, compared to a national average of 19 percent • Cycling 6% of people cycle five times per week

Stop/start to improve air quality

• Recycling a 49% recycling rate matched that of the West of England

Drivers waiting for more than a minute in traffic are being urged to switch off their engines to help improve air quality. When stationary, loading or waiting at the roadside drivers can help prevent air pollution by not idling their vehicle engine. Numerous studies indicate that vehicle emissions contribute significant amounts of airborne pollutants, which have a detrimental effect on human health. An idling engine can produce up to twice as many exhaust emissions as an engine in motion and contain a range of air pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter or soot. It is also estimated idling costs drivers up to £53 a year through wasted fuel and increases wear and tear on engines. South Kesteven District Council's (SKDC) Executive Manager for Environment Ian Yates says: 'You can contribute as a driver by switching off your engine if it looks like you could be waiting for more than a minute. 'Modern cars use virtually no extra fuel when they're re-started without pressing the

The New Green City Regions Index, published by Campaign for Better Transport, National Trust, The Wildlife Trusts, the Campaign to Protect Rural England and Green Alliance, compares the environmental performance of the city region with the five others electing new metro mayors. The index measures the city regions against a range of green indicators, such as air quality and green infrastructure, as well as sustainable housing and transport. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough city region performed better than all five city regions on:

• Built heritage Only 1% of Grade I buildings are at risk despite the city region having by far the most listed buildings accelerator so you won't waste lots of fuel switching the engine back on. 'So be smart and stop/start your engine when stationary in traffic.' SKDC is distributing leaflets to drivers around the district explaining the benefits of switching off engines.

New electric taxi charging points in Cambridge Cambridge is one of 10 cities in the UK to be given government funding to install new electric charging points for taxis. The Department of Transport is awarding Cambridge £426,000 - from a £14m Taxi Infrastructure pot - to deliver the new dedicated chargepoints.

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But Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region faces a number of green challenges. • Transport The city region has by far the highest vehicle miles travelled per year per person at 5,415 miles. It also has the lowest bus use with 38 passenger journeys per person per year, compared to the highest use in The West Midlands at 95 journeys • New homes With a pressing need for new homes, only 44 percent of development is on brownfield land, resulting in increased pressure on the city region’s natural environment and greenfield land • Green infrastructure The city region has the lowest spend on open spaces per person per year, just £10, and has not reported on the management of its Local Wildlife Sites since 2011 • Air quality Like all the city regions, Cambridge and Peterborough is breaching air quality limits for toxic NO2 15

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Discover the world of farming Hundreds of farms across the country will be opening their gates to the public on Sunday 11 June for LEAF Open Farm Sunday. The annual event, managed by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old, to discover what it means to be a farmer and the fabulous work they do producing our food, enhancing the countryside and all the goods and services they provide. Since the first Open Farm Sunday in 2006, more than 1,500 farmers across the UK have welcomed 1.8 million people onto their farm. Each event is based around the farm’s individual story and most are free to enter, although there may be a charge for some activities. Attractions may include a farm walk, nature trail, tractor and trailer rides, demonstrations, pond dipping or activities for children.

For more information and to find other Open Farm Sunday events visit www.farmsunday.org

Several farms in our readership area are taking part including: • Park Farm, in Thorney, is opening from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday 10 and 11 June for an Open Farm and Vintage Weekend. Attractions will include a hilarious sheep show, farm safari, farmers' market, pedal tractor circuit, shire horses working the land and vintage machinery display • Oldershaws of Moulton, in Weston, near Spalding, will be open on Sunday 11 June from 11am to 4pm when, among a host of entertainment and activities, there will be farm walks, tractor and trailer rides, games, ride-on toys, competitions and food and drink • G's, in Barway, near Ely, is opening on Sunday 11 June from 10am to 4pm and the huge number of attractions include farm tours, machinery display, farmers' market, children's entertainment, vintage tea party and barbeque

City council's 'green' initiatives triumph in national awards Peterborough City Council's green credentials have been recognised in the prestigious Local Government Chronicle Awards. The awards showcase the best new ideas and most innovative solutions in local government. Peterborough's energy strategy won the Environment category with judges praising the initiative for generating renewable energy, reducing energy consumption, significantly enabling regeneration, reducing carbon, gaining financial benefits for the city and making and saving money. The judges said that by introducing nondomestic schemes and collective energy switching, adopting the Green Deal community fund, developing a scheme that enables free private residential roof solar panels and introducing the Peterborough Energy Tariff for residents in conjunction with partner energy supplier OVO, the council 'has done much to generate income to support its services, while addressing fuel poverty in the city'.

The council also scooped the Innovation award for the Empower Peterborough project which offers residents free solar panel installation for their homes. Residents also receive free energy from the solar panels, saving an average of £200 in energy bills per year, while the income from feed-in tariffs are split between the council and a local community fund. The judges described the scheme as 'a genuinely innovative approach to energy production, providing many benefits to the community and council'. The council also scooped the Efficiency award for changes made to the city's library services and head of culture and leisure Lisa Roberts received the Rising Star award for her work to implement the new library technology. No other local authority picked up more prizes.

Sacrewell Seedlings A new club offering toddlers the chance to learn about food, farming and its connection with nature has been set up at Sacrewell. Sacrewell Seedlings is for two to four year olds and meets each Wednesday morning at the Thornhaugh attraction during term times, from 10am to 11.30am. Children can take part in a range of activities including growing salads, bug hunting and a mud kitchen.

There will be an outdoor experience whatever the weather, so expect to get wet and muddy. Sessions cost £5 per child (with no charge for accompanying adults) and include free admission to the farm for that child for the remainder of the day.

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Stamford's award as the UK's first conservation town, recognising its unspoilt Georgian street scenes and ancient architecture. Stamford Civic Society is working with other organisations to coordinate an exciting programme of events to celebrate the town's designation as the first Conservation Area in 1967. But, in the meantime, the society has unveiled details of its own plans to mark the special occasion: • Opening St Leonard’s Priory for Heritage Open Days weekend, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September, 12noon to 4pm and mounting a small display about the priory • An exhibition in Stamford Arts Centre gallery from Wednesday 20 to Thursday 28 September which will explore why conservation was such a pressing concern in the 1960s, why Stamford was the first to be designated and why this is still so important today • Stamford Schools Heritage Film Festival in association with Heritage Lincolnshire and Historic England. Young people will be invited to produce films to help share what matters to them about their historic town. Teachers and pupils will receive free training from a professional film maker to help them script, create and edit their own 5-minute short film, which will form part of the society's exhibition. The arts centre will host a special screening of all the films on Wednesday 4 October for everyone who has taken part For more information about Stamford Civic Society visit www.stamfordcivicsociety.org.uk

What is a Conservation Area? Conservation areas were created because of mounting concern in the 1960s that new development was damaging the character and heritage of historic areas across the UK. The listed building process, in place since the 1947 Town and Country Planning Act, only provides statutory protection to individual buildings. Conservation areas, under the 1967 Civic Amenities Act, provide protection over a wider area. Conservation areas are defined as 'areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance'. Local planning authorities have to identify these areas and ensure they receive statutory protection to preserve character and control development. Stamford was the first conservation area created, but there are now more than 10,000 across the UK.

Drop 20 litres of water every day At home, we each use an average of 133 litres of water a day.

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It’s vital everyone understands just how precious water is and does their bit to use only what they really need. Anglian Water is asking everyone to try and drop the amount they use by 20 litres - or two full buckets - every day. Here's just a few of the water company's suggestions to cut back:

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• Drop 5 Put a jug of water in the fridge instead of running the tap for a drink • Drop 10 Only wash full loads of laundry • Drop 12 Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth • Drop 15 Wash the dishes by hand instead of half filling the dishwasher • Drop 16 Spend two minutes less in the shower • Drop 150 Use a bucket and sponge to wash the car instead of a hose • Drop 200 Install a water butt to collect rain water for watering your garden FACT: Power showers use more water in five minutes than the average bath

The world's first 100% eco-friendly restaurant has been opened in Cambridge by Nando's. Next Generation Nando’s at Cambridge Retail Park, Newmarket Road, is the first of its kind to be powered entirely by renewable electricity and gas. The restaurant boasts several architectural features designed for sustainability. Ninety-seven solar panels will generate 10% of its electricity needs, while the remainder is provided by hydropower and biogas. The roof is insulated with Cumbrian sheep wool and harvests rainwater to keep the 'living wall' of plants on the outside hydrated. Inside, the restaurant is kept warm by a heat recovery system in the extractor ducts and is set to automatically reduce when the air-con is on and switches off entirely when the temperature rises above 15’c. The lampshades are even made from mushrooms.

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Eco explorers wanted at Queensgate Call into Peterborough's Queensgate Shopping Centre on 31 May this half term and find Walter Droplet and other eco warriors sitting underneath a giant green leaf. Young eco explorers are invited to join them for a selection of free games, fun facts, crafts and stories all about the environment and told in a fun and friendly way. Walter will explain to children about the importance of water, loveable Little Bug will talk about how to keep the city tidy and Green Genie, with her trusted side-kick William Wormsworth the worm puppet, will discuss plants and mini-beasts. 'This will be a really fun set of activities for parents to bring their little ones down to take part in, learn some interesting and important facts about the environment and have fun doing it,' explains Michaela Middleton, Queensgate Marketing Manager.

Focus on Forest School

The Forest School learning concept continues to grow in popularity across our readership area.

The philosophy is to encourage positive outdoor experiences, which includes ageappropriate supported risks and learning how to manage hazards, where children use their own initiative to solve problems and co-operate with others. The Forest School Association describes Forest School as an inspirational process, one that offers learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-

on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees. Originally developed in Wisconsin, USA, in 1927, the idea crossed the Atlantic in the 1950s and was introduced in Sweden, Denmark and other European countries. Forest School was introduced to the UK during the 1990s and the overall aim is to promote the holistic development of children - to foster resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.

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intrinsically linked to our school curriculum and allows all children to build and develop a wider range of life-long skills including self-esteem, problem solving, teamwork, responsibility, health and safety and creativity. 'These can be applied across the full primary curriculum in practical and meaningful ways.' Forest School lessons are carefully planned by class teachers to cover statutory requirements of the National Curriculum. Qualified Forest School staff from specialist local company Children's Woodland Adventures then lead the sessions and class teachers observe and assess the children as they learn outdoors in new ways. Forest School is held regardless of the weather, apart from in high winds.

Children’s Woodland Adventures provides Forest School sessions at primary schools or Grimsthorpe Estate. Founder David Hawes explains: 'The ethos of Forest School is based on a fundamental respect for children and young people and for their capacity to instigate, test and maintain curiosity in the world around them. 'Not only do children learn new skills in an exciting and dynamic way, we can develop the activities to become part of curriculum requirements. 'Forest School sets learning in a different context for children – where they can undertake a range of practical activities using small achievable tasks. 'They can develop their team working skills and also learn to become more independent.' Children's Woodland Adventures is holding four Forest School and Bushcraft experience days for primary-aged children this half term holiday - on Tuesday 30 May and Thursday 1 June at Grimsthorpe Estate and on Wednesday 31 May and Friday 2 June at Willow Tree Fen, in Baston. The sessions run from 9am to 3pm and cost £25 each for the Grimsthorpe sessions, or £40 for both, and £22 each at Baston, or £38 for both.

To find out more about Baston CofE Primary School visit www.baston-school.co.uk

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Experiencing the great outdoors Baston Church of England Primary School is one of many in our readership area for which Forest School forms an integral part of the curriculum. Work started on the time-consuming process of clearing an overgrown strip of land on the school site in 2014 to create the Forest School area, with volunteers from The Priory School, in Spalding, playing a major role in the project. When the area was ready, Headteacher Rebecca Mills met with David Hawes from Children's Woodland Adventures to secure professional outdoor teaching and learning provision. Since the launch of Forest School, the venture has gone from strength to strength. Every child - from Reception to Year 6 - has one morning or afternoon a week, apart from the first and last week of each term, learning outside in the designated Forest School area. Mrs Mills says: 'Forest School learning is

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The Children’s University Encouraging children to learn in different ways and in various locations is one of the Children's University's key objectives.

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Different kinds of learning

hat's why the charity gives seven to 14 year olds and five to six year olds, along with their families, the opportunity to be involved in high quality learning experiences outside the school day and often in exciting and very different locations such as museums, country parks and leisure centres. Trying something new can be a bit daunting, but it’s taking risks that builds better learners. Many schools provide a wide range of extracurricular clubs, but it is also great to step outside educational establishments to see what else is on offer. The Children's University's ethos is one of cooperation, collaboration, learning from each other and making things better for children and young people through providing and facilitating aspirational learning experiences. There are many excellent Learning Destinations in the Peterborough area, with a host of different types of activities for children and families to enjoy. Look out for the Passport To Learning logo when you are out and about. Families learning together can have real benefits for everyone and it’s fun! What will you try next?

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If you are a school or parent who would like to be part of the Peterborough Children’s University, or a venue interested in becoming a Learning Destination, contact Gill Hall, Peterborough Children’s University Manager, Gill.Hall@vivacity-peterborough.com or call 01733 864729

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With its vivid green colour, featuring the eyecatching pixelated design from the iconic games and Minecraft patch on the front, this awesome backpack doesn't just look good. It also serves its purpose - with lots of storage space inside. Simply unzip section by section to reveal an endless amount of places to stash all your gadgets and gizmos. There's a large inside pocket with interior pouches, additional side pockets and a zip-up front pocket, which reveals a bold TNT print inside. The officially licensed backpack measures approximately 45cm by 35cm and has adjustable shoulder straps.

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Courtesy of Noisy Sauce, we've got two fantastic Minecraft Creeper Backpacks to give away so you can carry your school books in style.

To get your hands on one of the backpacks - and be the envy of all your friends - simply follow the instructions on page 3. Closing date 5 June.

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Prom Perfection With the prom season fast approaching Serenity Loves, the award-winning Peterborough hair and beauty salon, has an exclusive checklist to ensure you are pampered to perfection for this special school occasion. Sunless Tanning

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Look glowing in your gorgeous gown without exposing your skin to harmful UV light from the sun. Spray tans give you a glistening sun-kissed look and can last up to a week. It's best to get your spray tan two days before your special event, that way you will be sure of arriving with all-over perfect colour.

Science says your eyebrows are the most important facial feature. When your brows are shaped correctly, they emphasise your eyes and flatter your face. Billion Dollar Brows designing treatment is great for shaping your eyebrows and tinting them will make them more defined.

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Whether you want to go glam, have a simple braid and twist, or an extravagant up-do, Serenity Loves' qualified professionals have the skills to transform your ideas into reality. The salon's high quality styling products will ensure your hair stays in place all night long.

Your toe and fingernails are going to be on show, so don't forget to make the most of them. Gelicure nail polish can last up to two weeks, with good aftercare, so you don't have to cram all your hair and beauty appointments into one day. A big tick off your checklist.

Make-up Prom is the perfect time to step away from your everyday beauty look and spice things up a bit. If youâ€™re not sure where to start, Serenity Loves' qualified, professional beautician is available to create the perfect make-up look for you. From matching your skin tone, to a lightweight, flawless foundation from the Lily Lolo range, to choosing an eye shadow to complement your dress - you are sure to be the Belle of the ball.

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Last, but by no means least, remember to book your beauty and hair appointments well in advance. There are lots of school proms in the pipeline and if you leave it too late you could end up being disappointed. You want to feel pampered, looking and feeling your absolute best for your special night, not stressed and trying to tackle your own DIY prom preparations.

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Spalding Grammar School - where every individual matters Spalding Grammar School is an allboys secondary school, from 11 to 16 years, with a mixed A Level sixth form. The school is proud of its traditional and ethical values, where every individual matters, and the principal aim is to ensure all students attain their full potential intellectually, socially and personally. Academic excellence is at the heart and all students are challenged to achieve their best through the provision of high-quality teaching, in a stimulating environment. Parents of current Year 5 boys are invited to find out for themselves what the school has to offer at an open evening on Thursday 29 June. From 5.30pm onwards, there will be guided tours, with each department showcasing pupils' work, and students will be on hand to share their experiences of school life,

the fantastic trips offered, sporting successes and even about homework. Headmaster Mr SM Wilkinson will be holding three presentations during the evening, offering parents an introduction to the school and explaining the learning journey boys can expect from Year 7. The school understands how important children's safety and happiness is to parents and, as such, pastoral care at Spalding Grammar School is second to none. A student will only reach their true potential if they enjoy their education – and to do this, they must enjoy the learning environment. Spalding Grammar goes above and beyond to ensure its students feel included and valued.

To find out more visit the website at www.spaldinggrammar.lincs.sch.uk

Join us for a day of fun and adventure

Summer Festival Saturday 17 June 11am - 2pm Belle from Beauty and the Beast

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Enjoyment for all the family: • • Face painting • Rafﬂe and tombola • Hot and cold refreshments • • Homemade cake stall • Entry is by silver donation • • African Heritage Centre drummers • Meet the animals at the City Farm

New wooden trim trail in the Adventure Playground Explore the Eco Centre woodland, sensory garden Beauty and the Beast inspired treasure hunt Everyon e

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LAST ISSUE

Have fun with our nature-themed puzzles to celebrate our ecotimes special on pages 15-18.

SOLUTION

Types of tree

Can you see which picture correctly matches the silhouette?

an amazing prize package plus a speedcuber school visit

he Rubik’s Cube was invented in 1974 by Hungarian professor of architecture Erno Rubik. He wanted a working model to help explain three-dimensional geometry and it took him well over a month before he was able to solve the puzzle himself. To date, more than 350 million Rubik’s Cubes have been sold worldwide – making it the bestselling toy of all time. Thanks to our friends at John Adams, we have a fantastic prize package for one lucky reader. Not only will they win goodies for themselves, they'll also scoop a Rubik's Cube for everyone in their class - worth a total of £350 - PLUS a school visit from top British speedcuber Laurence Livsey. Twenty three year old Laurence takes an average of just 13 seconds to solve the puzzle... but his fastest time was 6.97 seconds.

The winner's individual prize haul will include one each of the following: • Rubik’s Cube - with 43 quintillion combinations and its unique turning and twisting action. This is still the ultimate when it comes to perplexing puzzles. • Rubik’s Spark - the amazing new electronic cube, featuring six challenging games for both individual and social play. • Rubik's Race - roll the dice and dual your way to victory by shifting, sliding and solving the tile template in this two player face-to-face race. • Rubik’s Twist - the twisting, turning challenge that, instead of having a single solution, can be used to create multiple outcomes of unlimited puzzle shapes.

Rubik's Cube Fun Facts: • There are 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 (43 quintillion) ways to scramble a Rubik’s Cube • The best speed cubers compete against each other to solve the Rubik's Cube in the fastest time. The current world record for the fastest solve is held by Feliks Zemdegs who can solve the puzzle in 4.73 seconds! • Every legal permutation of the Rubik's Cube can be solved in 20 moves or less • The Rubik's Cube was originally called the Magic cube, but was re-named in 1980 for its global release

For the chance to win, simply name the man who invented the Rubik's Cube and follow the competition instructions on page 3. Closing date 1 June 2017. 24

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f ster carer the challenges and rewards of being a

The Foster Care Co-operative (FCC) has been placing children in family homes throughout England and Wales for 18 years.

he FCC takes great care to match children with foster carers and the stability of placements with FCC is more than six times higher than the national average. Carers come from all walks of life whether married, single, separated or divorced, in a regular or long-term partnership or civil relationship. But they all have one thing in common - a commitment to the children placed in their care. In return, FCC offers professional 24-hour support from fully-qualified social workers, full and comprehensive ongoing training and a fee which recognises a professional caring role. As a not-for-profit organisation there are no shareholders, so children and young people are placed based on their needs rather than to reach any business-led targets. FCC is proud to be the only foster care agency in the UK operating under a co-operative structure. Sue and Tonyâ€™s Story

Sue & Tony

Like most people who foster, we wanted to give a stable loving home to children who have not been as fortunate as we have, growing up. It has been challenging, emotional, confusing and rewarding. It has been an honour to be part of their lives, to watch them grow and change into wonderful, confident, happy human beings.

There have been times when we have questioned ourselves, but our commitment has never wavered. In one training session, we were advised to 'always be curious'. This is our mantra, because these children have not had the benefit of the same upbringing. There are reasons they do the things they do and react the way they react. To witness the changes from fear, confusion and anger to acceptance, pride and eventually commitment to us is awe-inspiring. Different characters blossoming into funny, confident, intelligent and independent young people. We have been so fortunate with the children we have had - the genuine love they show us is humbling. Unfortunately situations can sometimes not turn out well. This can be very sad and make you question if you could have done things differently. We have been in 'that place' several times and have felt disappointed in ourselves. We have come to the conclusion that we have all the skills and tolerance levels - maybe ours weren't right in this instance but we know that someone else will have the skills needed to support that person, and that we shouldnâ€™t beat ourselves up about it. Sue and Tony, from Gloucestershire, have been foster carers for The Foster Care Co-operative for eight years. They have fostered many children into independence and undertaken a Parent & Child Together (PACT) placement.

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A GREAT GARDENING GADGET

CBS Power Tools has been selling a huge range of top quality garden and power tools for more than 50 years and has grown to become the area's largest independent industrial power tool dealer.

The company, based in VP Square, Storeys Bar Road, Fengate, stocks a wide range of equipment from major manufacturers including Makita, Bosch, Hitachi, Ryobi, Dewalt, Milwaukee and Trend. CBS also provides a comprehensive after sales service and is the only authorised service centre in the area for many major brands, with trained engineers operating from a purpose-built workshop.

With a host of special offers, full manufacturers' warranty on all tools and a free delivery service for purchases over ÂŁ100, the company offers value for money and convenience. The friendly and knowledgeable sales team has a wealth of experience and is on hand to offer helpful advice to ensure customers can be confident they choose the right tool for the job.

We've got a great gardening gadget to give away courtesy of our friends at CBS Power Tools, Peterborough's largest independent power and garden tool dealer. The Ryobi One+ Hybrid Line Trimmer would make the perfect Father's Day gift for any keen gardener who likes a neat and tidy lawn. Although, of course, the state-of-the-art strimmer will also prove just as popular with green-fingered mums. The 18V hybrid power allows you to swap seamlessly between corded and cordless power, keeping you cutting for longer. While the rotating tilted head allows you to quickly transition between edging and trimming grass and weeds, saving you time and effort. And the telescopic shaft and soft grip adjustable handle means its comfortable to use. Simply name two brands of tools sold by CBS Power Tools and follow the instructions on page 3. Closing date 1 June. Entrants must be over 18 years old.

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Puffin Book Review Tilly and the Time Machine by Adrian Edmondson, paperback, £6.99 This funny and heart-warming adventure is the first children's book by comedian Adrian Edmondson. Seven-anda-half year old Tilly lives with her scientist dad and, although happy, they both miss Mummy. So when Tilly's dad builds a time machine there's only one place she wants to go - back to her sixth birthday party when her mummy was alive. There's just one problem. Tilly's dad is stuck in the past and she must follow him through history, from the Battle of Trafalgar to tea with Queen Victoria, to get him back.

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at new outdoor music festival

Peterborough Arena is hosting Cambridgeshire’s biggest and newest outdoor 80s music festival this summer.

Dr. First by Adam Hargreaves, paperback, £4.99 TV classic Doctor Who and the hugely popular Mr Men come together in this official mash-up. The first Time Lord - William Hartnell - has been given a makeover in the style of Roger Hargreaves' famous characters, illustrated and written by his son Adam Hargreaves. The book combines the iconic storytelling of Doctor Who with the Mr Men's whimsical humour. All 12 incarnations of the Doctor are to get the same treatment.

The family-friendly 80s Music Festival, being staged over the weekend of Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June, will feature chart-topping acts Limahl, The Real Thing, Five Star, Jocelyn Brown, Modern Romance, Owen Paul, Aswad, Odyssey and Tight Fit. There will also be supporting tribute acts Wild Boys, Bootleg Bowie, WHAM! tribute Bad Boys, Michael Jackson tribute MJ Magic, Bon Giovi and Atomic Blondie. Kevin Gurney, 1980s music enthusiast and radio presenter, will be compering. Alongside the music, there will be delicious food and drink, DJs, street entertainment, funfair rides and an 80s games arcade. The festival runs from 11am to midnight on the Saturday and 11 am to 11pm on the Sunday.

See you in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng, paperback, £6.99 Eleven-year-old Alex Petroski sets out on a mission to launch his iPod into space. His audio recordings will show other life forms what life on Earth is really like. But for a boy with a long-dead dad, troubled mum, and mostly not-around older brother, Alex struggles with the universal big questions. Where do I come from? Who’s out there? And, above all, how can I be brave? This heart-warming story will captivate readers young and old.

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Anyone can enter this competition and three winners will scoop books for their school. To enter, follow the instructions on page 3. Closing date 5 June.

'The 80s Music Festival is exceptional on all levels - a fantastic line-up of artists at the amazing Peterborough Arena venue, lots of entertainment on offer for children and adults, brilliant ticket prices, the option to camp and even the opportunity to bring in your own food and drink.' Sharon Walsh, Events Manager. Day tickets cost £30 for adults and £7.50 for children, with under ones free. There is free, on-site parking and camping is available at £7.50 a day per tent, caravan or motorhome. If you fancy a trip back in time, reliving the fashion, fun and fabulousness of the 1980s, this festival is for you.

For information and tickets visit www.the80smusicfestival.com

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS at The Cresset

Rutland County Show 2017 The 185th Rutland County Show, being held on Sunday 4 June, is the county’s most prestigious one day event. The Oakham show prides itself on keeping its traditional values. There will be more than 1,000 livestock examples, from cattle to goats and poultry, and in excess of 600 horse and ponies, competing for either the Royal International showing classes or British Showjumping qualifiers. These are set against the backdrop of local and artisan food producers, rural crafters and over 150 individually chosen retail outlets. New this year is the return of the Heavy Horse classes – last seen at the show in the 1950s. Main ring attractions will be a celebration of the working animal

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Experience a timeless classic lovingly retold in the new family musical adventure, The Wind in the Willows, at The Cresset, in Peterborough.

and include Atkinson Action Horses, who have appeared on film and television, as well as Ridgeside lurchers and terriers, in pursuit of an electric lure. The Grand Parade will bring together the prize winners from the showing classes in a spectacular narrated procession. With a vintage fun fair, dog agility, children’s quad bikes, laser clay shooting, the hilarious Sheep Show and live music, there’s something for everyone at Rutland County Show. Discounted adult tickets, priced £10 each, are available until 29 May (£12.50 on the day). Entry is free for under 17s.

Join the hilarious Mr Toad and his trusted companions as they battle the wicked Weasel King in this all-singing, all-dancing comedy extravaganza featuring a live band and lots of surprises. Funnyman Billy Pearce plays Mr Toad and Jade Natalie from Nickelodeon Jr's "Go!Go!Go!" waves her magic wand over proceedings as The Enchantress of the Willows. Directed and written by Reece Sibbald, the adaptation of Kenneth

We've got two pairs of adult tickets to Rutland County Show to give away. Simply follow the instructions on page 3. Closing date 25 May. Visit www.rutlandcountyshow.com

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Grahame's story sees new tales unfold. The Weasel King is intent on thwarting Mr Toad's happiness, but magical intervention from the Enchantress of the Willows ensures good conquers evil. The show, being performed on Tuesday 30 May at 7pm and Wednesday 31 May at 2pm and 6pm, will charm audiences of all ages... you'd be hopping mad to miss it! Tickets are available from £15.50, including booking fee.

We have two family tickets, for two adults and two children, to The Cresset's The Wind in the Willows to give away. The prize can be claimed for any performance, subject to availability. To enter follow the instructions on page 3. Closing date 24 May.

For more information and to buy tickets visit www.cresset.co.uk

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