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In this issue Editorial News and Events.................................4 Day Trippers to Saffron Waldon..6

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Exam preparation with Kip McGrath..........................................7

Well, the Easter holidays will soon be upon us and in this issue we have tried to bring Family Fun this Holiday....................8 you as many of the egg-cellent trails, egg Easter Events........................................10 hunts, days out and holiday clubs as we could. From visiting Huntington Racecourse 40 Years of Truckfest.........................13 to local shopping destinations, through to National Trust properties and Nene Park, Join the Run...........................................15 there is so much to do, not forgetting our local theatres which are staging some Puzzles.....................................................22 fantastic performances during the holidays.

Our Day Trippers series looks at Saffron Walden which will offer any family a day out to remember. The highlight for us a couple Win a Toy Kitchen Set.......................16 of years ago was the trip to Mountfitchet Castle which really does bring back life Win a Learn with Lights Piano......16 from 900 years ago. Being an open-air Win a Copy of Emerald museum experience, it is a great place to explore. Don’t miss the House on the Hill and the Ocean Parade......................18 Museum which is included in the entry and provides a nostalgic journey through toys of Win Books from the yesteryear – over 70,000 of them.

Alex Neptune Series..........................18 You won’t have to hunt for long to find five competitions including two different books Win a Family Membership for Grimsthorpe Castle....................21 and two great toys to win. Grimsthorpe Castle which is just north of Bourne in Lincolnshire is another great place to visit and spend time with your family. They are giving away a season membership for a Mentioning the competition you're family of four, simply enter via the details on entering, send your name, age, address, page 3 for a chance to win this brilliant prize. phone number and school name to Now to burn off all that chocolate induced Term Times, 70 Rutland Road, Stamford, energy, have you, your friends, your sports Lincs PE9 1UW or via email to team, class or even school thought about steven@termtimes.ltd.uk entering the Anna’s Hope 2023 Fun Run? Alternatively, competitions will be posted The 5km run is part of the long established on our website at www.termtimes.ltd.uk Great Eastern Run, both of which are on 15 Please ask your parents’ permission October this year. Read all about how you before entering via the internet. can have a fun family day out, get fit and All winners will be picked at random and raise some funds for a great charity – see Term Times' decision is final. page 15 for more details.

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Clap your hands and get ready to sing along as PODS bring Sister Act to Peterborough Cathedral in May. Fresh off the back of the success of their hit shows Spelling Bee and Shrek, Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society return with this fantastic musical based on the 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg.

Follow nightclub singer Deloris Van Cartier as she is placed in protective custody in the one place she is sure to be safe… a convent!

Whilst finding herself at odds with the strict Mother Superior, she uses her singing talents to uplift the choir and inspire her sisters. Bringing new life into the church, will she take it too far and blow her cover?

Queensgate for an egg-citing Easter!

This is no ‘yolk’… what do you get when you cross six giant eggs and lots of excited children?

A ‘cracking’ time this Easter at Queensgate!

Between 1 and 16 April, the shopping centre in Peterborough will host larger-than-life character eggs, each with their own unique story, plus free crafting fun for the whole family – and visits from the Easter Bunny.

Featuring music from eight-time Tony and Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and The Beast) Sister Act was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Just follow the trail around the centre and snap some selfies with giant, six feet tall, character eggs. Keep an eye out on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday, as the Easter Bunny will be handing out some special treats and if you find the golden egg, you win an extra special prize!

So get your Sunday morning fever as disco meets gospel to tell this heartwarming story of sisterhood. You are guaranteed to be rejoicing whilst dancing in the pews.

Up the Garden Bath will also be running some free and creative crafting activities for families.

Keep an eye out on Queensgate’s website and social media for dates and more information.

Sister Act is running from 31 May to 3 June, to book your tickets please visit www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk

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A Day Trip to… Saffron Walden Head to Saffron Walden in North-West Essex, for a trip that will be fun for the whole family.

This medieval market town is steeped in history and its picturesque streets are perfect for a spot of sightseeing.

The Saffron Walden Town Trail

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A good starting point, to get an overview of the area, is following the Town Trail. You can download this online or pick up a copy from the Tourist Information Centre.

It’s a great way to be guided around to see the heritage buildings and spot the best sights.

Mountfitchet Castle is a unique open-air museum where visitors can travel back in time over 900 years. See history brought to life when you explore the Norman Motte and Bailey Castle and Village, reconstructed on the original ancient site. The 2023 admission price includes entrance to the House on the Hill Museum and Dinosaur Encounters too. www.mountfitchetcastle.com

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Saffron Walden Museum Located right in the heart of town, Saffron Walden Museum is known for its interactive displays that are loved by children and adults alike. There’s everything from mummies, mammoth tusks, through to Wallace the legendary stuffed lion! Under 18s go FREE. www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

Audley End Miniature Railway Take an enchanting miniature train ride through historic woodland, explore the magical fairy and elf walk, let off steam in the adventure play area and discover mini beasties in the nature corner. www.audley-end-railway.co.uk

Audley End House and Gardens Experience a real-life period drama as you explore life above and below stairs at Audley End House and Gardens. There’s plenty for families to do; with the stately home, playground, stables, parkland, café, shop, and special events held throughout the year. www.english-heritage.org.uk

House on the Hill Museum Right next door to Mountfitchet Castle is the House on the Hill Museum, the life's work of one man, Alan Goldsmith. He's been collecting toys since childhood and has curated one of the world's greatest collections.

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in with them, otherwise they are likely to study for the subjects they enjoy and ignore those ‘tricky’ areas that they really should be studying but find difficult.  Revision techniques - Research suggests that memory recall practice is essential for effective revision. Help by asking them short memory recall questions daily (facts that they have learnt the day or week before) or providing exam practice books. This method will also show up the areas of weakness for them to revise more.

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Family Friendly Easter Activities Looking for activities to keep the children entertained this Easter Holiday?

Here’s a selection of fun and affordable events which all the family can enjoy.

Dinosaur Egg Hunt at Flag Fen 1–16 April, 10am–4pm (last entry at 3.15pm) This Easter, Flag Fen isn’t just a home to Fenland wildlife and Soay sheep but some prehistoric animals have made a visit too!

Eight dinosaurs have laid their eggs around Flag Fen’s parkland, can you help them find out which eggs belong to which dinosaur?

A fun twist on an Easter Egg Hunt that all the family can enjoy.

Plus, prizes to be won.

Cost: £6 per person entry fee, under 5’s free.

To book or to find out more visit: www.flagfen.org.uk/events

Spring has sprung at Peterborough Libraries Visit one of Peterborough’s libraries for some fabulous crafts and spring fun this Easter.

Inspired by the season, children can enjoy spring themed stories, create a flower sun catcher, decorate a fluffy cotton-wool lamb and construct a paper plate bird nest to take home.

That’s not all; try the trail around the library, looking for signs of spring to earn a chocolatey reward.

Orton Library: Mon 3 Apr 2:30pm, Central Library: Wed 5 Apr 11am, Werrington Library: Tue 11 Apr 2:30pm, Bretton Library: Fri 14 Apr 2pm.

Cost: £1 per child (Suitable for children 4 yrs+).

To book, visit any Peterborough Library or e-mail reading@peterboroughlimited.co.uk

The Wild Escape 4 & 11 April, 10am–4pm (Last entry at 3.30pm) Delve deeper into the natural world with The Wild Escape at Peterborough Museum this Easter.

Discover the natural history collections and be inspired to learn more about the wildlife around you.

There will be opportunities to get hands on with the museum’s specimens and learn why animals are so colourful.

Plus, there’ll be lots of creative crafts for children to get stuck into, and make something to encourage wildlife on your doorstep to thrive.

Cost: £3 child, £4 adult, £12 family (2 adults, up to 3 children), under 5’s free.

To find out more visit: www.peterboroughmuseum.org.uk/events

Club Viva – Easter Holiday!

Mon 3–Fri 14 April, Excluding bank holidays Are you looking for fun, action packed childcare or just options to keep the children active, creative and most importantly having fun during the school break?

Club Viva are hosting two holiday clubs in Peterborough this Easter holiday at Hampton Leisure Centre and at Werrington Leisure Centre. The clubs run from 8.30am – 5.30pm for children aged 4 to 11 years, and are £25 per day.

A Club Viva day is action packed with a wide range of different activities to choose from, plus plenty of time for free play (inside and out), they also have a daily theme to look forward to including science, sport and nature. It is Ofsted registered and they accept childcare vouchers.

There are large, well-equipped facilities with activities tailored to suit different age groups.

Find out more at: www.vivacity.org/clubviva or e-mail: clubviva@vivacity.org

Save the Date!

Viking Festival 29 April–1 May The Vikings are coming to Flag Fen in Peterborough, famous for its ancient Bronze Age archaeology. The Viking Festival is one event you don’t want to miss this year. Families can enjoy this living history weekend with authentic Viking camps, have-a-go archery, watch battle re-enactments and lots more for all ages to enjoy.

To find out more visit: www.flagfen.org.uk/events

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Family Events and Days Out WWT Welney Take the kids along to become Duck they can Detectives from 1-17 April and see if er.

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Vine House Farm This Easter there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained on the farm at Deeping St Nicholas. They can learn all about the farm, wildlife and how they grow their birds eed on a fun tractor and trailer ride (booking essential).

With many Easter treats available in the Farm Shop and Café, they can have fun in the playground and run through willow tunnels in the garden. Find all the Easter bunnies hidden in the wildlife garden and then collect a chocolate egg and enter a competition to win a bird feeding starter kit.

The Bunny Hunt runs 1-17 April whil st the Tractor and Trailer tours are on the 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 23 and 29 April. www.vinehousefarmshopcafe.co.uk

Church Farm, Stow Bardolph the Visitors can see lots of new arrivals in bottleral seve be will e ther and yard ing lamb may You day. the ut feeding sessions througho born. g bein lamb a see to gh enou lucky even be do not Have a go at the Easter Quiz Trail and area. All play or indo lous fabu the visit to et forg with able avail are s ction the other usual attra level nd grou trail, or tract l peda lar the popu pit and trampolines, straw play barn, giant sand from run will ities activ er East e. much mor er Egg 1-17 April. There will also be an East l.

Apri Hunt on 7-10 www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk West End Magic at the Key Theatre Don’t miss London’s longest-running theatre magic show coming to Peterborough ’s Key Theatre on 1 April.

This exciting, family-friendly show offer s an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and variety acts, featuring British Champion of Magic Oliver Tabor, magical compere Wayne Trice plus special guest acts.

It will feature incredible award-winnin g magic, mind reading mysteries, hilar ious comedy and can include ventriloquism , juggling and crazy stunts. www.keytheatre-peterborough.com 2 10

Tattershall Castle The Easter Trail at Tattershall Castle will be taking place from 3-23 April which is the perf ect time to take the family on explorations arou nd the castle ruins where the grounds give wonderf ul views of the great tower. While on your adve nture, make sure to climb the steps all the way to the top of the tower. There are medieval games to play as you go up all the way to the battlements. The site is open 7 days a week in April and the trail cost s £3. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tattersha ll-castle Bowthorpe Park Farm Live from Visit a real working farm for Lambing farmer the how t abou n Lear l.

Apri 17 – l 1 Apri of year time t rtan impo this looks after the flock at ! birth live real a see to get may and you session and You can book a 15min lamb handling as long as once your session is over you can stay s and other lamb born new be you wish. There will burn off to pit straw a and s field the in als anim thorpe some energy. You can also see the Bow suring mea tree oak ed girth st large UK’s Oak, the s-old. year 1300 be to 13.3m round and estimated www.Bowthorpeparkfarm.co.uk The Highland Joker: The Bubble Show Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordin ary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes at Stam ford Arts Centre on 4 April.

The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, and bubble art. Actor, story teller, and Guinness World Record holder, The Highland Joker, is one of the top bubble artists in the world, bringing you an interactive, fun, inter national award-winning bubble extravaganza suitable for ages 3-12. www.stamfordartscentre.com Skylark Easter Funyard be hand fed This Easter Skylark will have lambs to 1-16 from s hunt egg er East daily and each day y and enjo to s show April. There are also comedy will ities activ ard Funy ul derf won the of course all and wire zip the be available to play on, including Use the new go-karts along with pig racing fun. upto £4 Term Times offer code ‘EasterTT’ to save e. when you book onlin yard www.skylark-events.co.uk/easter-fun

Alive! King's Lynn Corn Exchange Pantomimes aren’t just at Christmas as Rapunzel takes to the stage this Easter on Wednesday 12 April.

Brought to you by the same team behind Beauty and the Beast and Peter Pan, this great family show stars comedy legend Bobby Davro, BGT winner Collabro’s Matt Pagan and Easter panto funny-man Karen The Mam’s Lewis Denny. It’ll be packed with music, slapstick, dance routines and plenty of audience participation. www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

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Easter at Nene Park e Park There is something on every day at Nen from ays holid er East the in Peterborough over l.

1-16 Apri able along The Pay & Play watersports will be avail enger pass with archery and climbing sessions, a daily as well as ities activ re boat trips and natu trail. ay holid t is on 7-8 The Ferry Meadows Easter Egg Hun the park April, from 10.30am-2.30pm. Explore Easter egg an to lead will that res looking for pictu prize at the end. e are For those that like arts and crafts ther and teens in Fused Glass Workshops for children fee applies. separate sessions on 14 April. Booking www.nenepark.org.uk/events

Doodle Crafts This painting and pottery workshop at Baytree Garden Centre near Spalding has a new clay workshop each Tuesday and Thursday during the holidays at 10am and 12pm.

All workshops are suitable for school age children and adults. On Tuesday 4 April you can make and paint pottery bunnies, on Thursday 6 April it’s sheep, chickens on Tuesday 11 April and fairy doors on Thursday 13 April. www.doodlecrafts.co.uk/schoolholida yworkshops

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VIII’ ry Hen Meet and Greet Day with ‘King www.grimsthorpe.co.uk/events-now Huntingdon Racecourse The Easter Monday Family Fun Day on 10 April features a cracking line-up with thril ling horse racing to enjoy and lots of children’s entertainment lined up off the track. The fun won’t stop so you can enjoy a day out at the races with the whole family this Easter. www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/huntingdon

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Apri 7-9 from anza avag Extr roaring This exciting weekend will see dragsters trucks, ster mon , cars down the tracks, nitro funny e. mor lots and t men rtain ente a free circus, kids weekend.

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40 Years of

TRUCKFEST

The big bank holiday show is back in Peterborough with Truckfest celebrating an incredible 40 years!

As well known for the huge trucks on display and arena action as for the array of celebrities who’ve appeared there, Truckfest at the East of England Showground has been giving us a supersized family day out since 1983.

for families looking for some exciting bank holiday entertainment.

From hundreds of impressive trucks, many decorated with incredible artwork, to exhilarating stunt shows and car crushing monster trucks it’s become a regular event

Over the decades Truckfest has seen stars from Gladiators, Neighbours, EastEnders and other popular TV shows appear alongside pop stars like PJ & Duncan, East 17 and Take That.

Featuring trucks from all over the world, this is Europe’s largest trucking festival showcasing every type; from customised to vintage to the huge modern beasts of the road.

Once again you can be amazed by the monster trucks and arena stunt shows, meet celebrities and children’s characters and enjoy plenty of music.

This year there will be tunes from tribute bands Owaysis, Gladness (Madness tribute) and Go Span Duran alongside performances by local acts like The Sound Injectors. Steve Grahame from TV’s Outback Truckers and Todd Dewey from Ice Road Truckers will also be appearing.

The show is on from 29 April to 1 May and tickets for Truckfest 2023 are available now at www.truckfest.co.uk

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Run for Anna’s Hope

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Fancy getting your family or school friends to join the Anna’s Hope 5k Fun Run at the Great Eastern Run? There are free places available and Term Times spoke to the charity to find out more.

If you see someone dressed as a fairy at an event, chances are they are raising money for local charity Anna’s Hope. You can also fundraise for the charity at this year’s fun run as part of the Great Eastern Run in Peterborough.

Anna’s Hope supports children diagnosed with a brain tumour. It was founded in 2006 by Carole and Rob Hughes in memory of their daughter Anna Olivia Hughes who lost her battle to a brain tumour aged only 3 years 8 months.

Anna loved dressing up as a fairy which inspired the logo and the charity’s volunteers dressing as fairies at the events they attend.

This Lincolnshire based charity aims to help children with a brain tumour reach their full potential through specialist support by the Anna’s Hope Therapy Team who are part of the Brainbow Service it co-founded in 2013. It is the only service of its kind in the UK and helps over 100 children and their families from the region each year.

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October organised by Good Running Events. The Great Eastern Run is comprised of the Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run at 9am, followed by the Half Marathon which begins at 10.30am.

This year the charity is offering up to 300 free places for children under 16 who can raise at least £30 for Anna’s Hope. This amount will fund one week’s specialist neuro-rehabilitation support for a child with a brain tumour.

It’s an ideal event for schools and clubs to take part in and each year the charity offer prizes and trophies as part of the Anna’s Hope School’s Challenge. This year they will be awarding the trophies to any school which raises over £250 for Anna’s Hope. There will also be prizes of Usborne Books from The Little Book Snug in partnership with Usborne for the four schools who raise the most for Anna’s Hope.

Remember if you don’t feel like running or walking it is a great event to watch. There is also a large event village at the Peterborough Embankment with a host of stands, and other entertainment making it a great day out.

For more information about free child places, the Anna’s Hope School’s Challenge and how to support Anna’s Hope please visit www.annas-hope.co.uk and contact admin@annashope.co.uk | To enter the Great Eastern Run just visit www.greateasternrun.co.uk

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WIN A HAPE LEARN WITH LIGHTS PIANO ...Two Casdon Toy Kitchen Sets Children love role play and helping out, so this fun kitchen set will have them cleaning up in no time.

Casdon Toys has partnered with Joseph Joseph to create child-sized versions of the much-loved kitchenware brand’s products – which is perfect for budding bakers ready to step-up their role-play from imaginary to real life.

Designed to look just like the real thing, these colourful toys will brighten up any kitchen. In true Joseph Joseph form, the range is stylish and fully functional, meaning little ones can enjoy discovering new skills and develop their imaginations alongside the grown-ups in the kitchen.

Music is a great way for youngsters to learn and this prize will definitely bring a smile as they play.

This beautiful, electric piano with 25 light up keys is a fantastic way to introduce children aged 3 up to music.

Musical toys develop rhythm, coordination, timing and fine motor skills.

The Hape collection of musical toys are designed to get toddlers moving to different beats and rhythms while exploring their creativity and the world of sound. Their easy-to-learn instruments are the perfect introduction to musical learning and for developing a lifelong love of music.

Term Times has two Joseph Joseph Extend™ (RRP: £25) to give away.

Kitchen role-play has never been more fun! Just fill up the water bowl and watch the colour changing cutlery and crockery change from colour to white again. Water is then recycled from a hidden reservoir under the bowl, pumping back through the tap for endless play.

Term Times has one Learn with Lights Piano worth £129.99 to give away to a lucky reader!

The set includes a Cleantech Brush™, Extend Dish Rack, cutlery, plates and bowls.

Children can follow the lights on the keys to learn favourite songs and add backing sounds. The piano comes with six instrument sounds and six accompaniments (rumba, waltz, pop, soft-rock, samba, disco), making it the perfect easy-to-play piano.

For details of how to enter please go to page 3. Closing date for entries is 10 April.

The Learn with Lights Piano is available at www.Hape.co.uk For details of how to enter head to page 3. Closing date for entries is 10 April.

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THREE BOOKS TO GIVE AWAY! Publisher: Oxford Children’s Author: Harriet Muncaster RRP: £9.99 Age: 5yrs+ Fans of the hugely popular Isadora Moon books can now meet her mermaid friend, Emerald, in this brand new series. It’s an amazing aquatic adventure bursting with author Harriet Muncaster’s signature magic and sparkle.

THREE BOOK BUNDLES TO WIN

Young readers can dive in and embark on a spellbinding underwater adventure filled with enchanting characters and unforgettable stories as we meet Emerald – the most rebellious princess under the sea.

Publisher: Usborne Author: David Owen RRP: £7.99 Age: 9yrs+ In this Term Times competition three winners can win two books each in the fantastic new Alex Neptune series.

In Emerald and the Ocean Parade (Book 1), Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but she doesn't feel like one at all. Will she be able to appear with the King and Queen at the annual Ocean Parade, and still stay true to herself?

Author Harriet Muncaster is the internationally best-selling author and illustrator of the Isadora Moon series, which has sold over four million copies worldwide in 37 languages. These new beautifully illustrated books are perfect for young fans looking for more stories to immerse themselves in.

To enter please head to page 3. Closing date is 10 April.

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Alex Neptune is set to be a new hero for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm. These stories by author David Owen are full of fun, friendship and adventure as the power of the ocean is placed in the hands of a schoolboy.

In ‘Alex Neptune, Dragon Thief’, Alex sets off to free an imprisoned water dragon with the help of his best friend and tech genius Zoey, his pal Anil… and a sharp shooting octopus, four acrobatic otters and a thieving seagull!

In his second adventure, 'Alex Neptune, Pirate Hunter', Alex tries to get to grips with his new oceanic powers and finds himself pitted against pirates.

Along with his friends and more helpful sea creatures he sets out on a treasure hunt to a secret shipwreck.

For details of how to enter please head to page 3. Closing date is 10 April.

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Grimsthorpe Castle Win a Family Season Ticket

Enjoy all Grimsthorpe has to offer!

A season ticket includes:  5% discount at the Gift Shop

 Unlimited entry to the Castle, Park and Gardens on standard public open days throughout 2023 (including the adventure playground)  A quarterly newsletter with estate updates, event information and more  Discounted entry to selected events Open April to September. Visit the website for detailed times and prices. To enter simply follow the instructions on page 3. One family will be picked at random. Closing date 5 April 2023.Good luck!

3000 acres of parkland, cycle and walking trails, large gardens, gift shop, an adventure playground and more!

Visit during the Easter holidays and enjoy a bunny hunt around the Gardens, then listen to our Storyteller and burn off some energy in the Adventure Playground.

The gardens are a wonderful place to sit back and take in the spectacular views across the lake, or simply spend the day playing rounders on the lawns, which are ready-made for summer picnics.

www.grimsthorpe.co.uk | 01778 591 205 | visit@grimsthorpe.co.uk

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PUZZLE

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 1. Name the four seasons.

2. When does spring occur?

3. What is the first day of spring called?

4. Name a yellow spring flower.

5. What is the largest part of a flower?

6. Do flowers attract pollinators?

SPRING MATHS GAME

FIND 5 DIFFERENCES

Find the answers on the Term Times Facebook page.

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