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Issue 68 | January/February 2017 www.familiesonline.co.uk

Beat the January blues How to make maths fun When should you leave your child at home alone?

FREE local events and lots more inside...

Fareham Swim School Bringing swimming lessons to the High Street

New pool opening Jan 2017 in West Street Fareham, booking lines now open

Small class sizes max 4:1 | Beautifully warm pools Teacher in the water | Specialist Baby & Preschool lessons After school swim club | Confidence building sessions 1:1 lessons available | Lessons running 7 days a week

To book your lessons for the New Year or to find out more, please get in touch

farehamswimschool.com

Tel: 01329 802208

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Call today to book your FREE trial lesson

Bedhampton, Havant

02392 492900 | 07735 368681 Email: splashes@hotmail.co.uk

Tiny tots splashes is a friendly family run business operating private lessons weekly from their home in Bedhampton. Classes are no more than 5 pupils per class and only one class in the pool per time.

Fun and structured lessons for all ages from babies and toddlers to advanced swimmers. www.tinytotsswimming.co.uk

Tiny Tots Splashes Private Swim School

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Save the date for Wear a Hat Day

Pencil Friday 31st March 2017 in your diary in big, bold writing because Wear A Hat Day is back for the eighth time and it will be EVEN HATTIER than ever before.

The return of the Gruffalo!

In aid of Bookfest 2016, children can meet one of the most well known, infamous and loved characters by the children's author Linda Donaldson in her classic tale of 'The Gruffalo'.

The workshops will cost £2 per child and refreshments and cake will be available.

Tickets are available from the library hosting the event.

Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer… yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is the only national UK charity that funds sustainable research into finding a cure.

Wear A Hat Day is the UK’s premier brain tumour research fundraising event, and is a great way to show your support and raise money for brain tumour research during a day of hat-filled fun and games.

Buy a hat, make a hat, take a photo and share it online #HATTASTIC Register now and start planning your event. You’ll receive an exclusive pack of fundraising goodies – including leaflets, posters and balloons – in plenty of time for your Wear A Hat Day.

Wednesday 22nd February 10am: Southsea Library, 1pm: Beddow Library, 3.30pm: Carnegie Library

Stuck for ideas? The Hatter’s Workshop online at www.wearahatday.org is brimming with inspiration including Top 10 Event Ideas, quizzes and fundraising tips!

Thursday 23rd February 10am: Alderman Lacey Library, 1pm: Portsea Library, 3.30pm: Central Library

So get those thinking caps on, and start counting down to 31st March. Together we will find a cure.

Friday 24th February 10am: Paulsgrove Library, 1pm: Cosham Library, 3.30pm: North End Library

Funky fairy tales and feisty feuds at Perform classes

Perform New Year Madness Reader Offer!

All children are entitle d to a no-obligation free trial session. Plus a £40 discount if sig From January 2017, Perform children from ning up to a block of 10 sessions. Simply quote discount code FU 4 – 7 years old will be heading into the NK160217 (4-7 yrs) or HOOD160217 (7-12 yrs Fairytale Forest for an amazing adventure, ) Call 020 725 59120, em taking much-loved classic fairytales and ail enquiries@ perform.org.uk or visi mixing them up with the latest funky moves t

and grooves! The children will hang out with the Funky Fairy, sleep under the incredible Dream Tree and sing the Rapunzel Rap - they might even see a unicorn along the way!

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7 - 12 year old's will be joining heroic Robin Hood and his gang - The Merry Men – in a feisty feud between the outlaws of Sherwood Forest Estate and the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham. Featuring funky urban beats, an outrageously evil King John and a pumping glitterball disco finale, this modern version of Robin Hood has been specially adapted into a witty and energetic show. Perform classes in your area: Mondays 4-5pm and 5-6pm at St Michael's Church Hall, Summersdale Road, Chichester PO19 6PN Tuesdays 4-5pm, 5-6pm and 6-7pm at Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street, in Fareham, PO14 4AB

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Get Jiggy with it!

Jiggy Wrigglers is a fun and affordable musical activity group for ages 0-5 yrs.

Sing, bounce, wriggle and jiggle to upbeat music with puppets musical instruments and bags of surprises followed by free play with toys and free refreshments. You don't need to book, you can pay as you go and siblings go free. Contact any of the following local franchises to find a group in your area and join in the fun! Jiggy Wrigglers also do birthday parties - please ask for details: Portsmouth & Waterlooville/Havant jo@jiggywrigglers.com (07795 382027) Whiteley & Locksheath sara@jiggywrigglers.com (07766 738497) Fareham & Portchester clarescott@jiggywrigglers.com (07787 563533) Lee on Solent & Gosport Julia@jiggywrigglers.com (07720 296007) www.jiggywrigglers.com

Tiny Tots makes a splash

Looking for swimming lessons for your baby or child and not sure where to start?

Why not pop along and have a FREE 30 minute trial lesson at one of the most talked about swim schools in the area.

Tiny Tots Splashes is a friendly family run business operating private lessons weekly from their home in Bedhampton.

Classes are no more than 5 pupils per class and only one class in the pool per time. Their aim is to provide fun intense structured lessons to all ages from babies and toddlers to advanced swimmers who may just need stroke technique or a confidence boost.

The team is built up with over 5 swimming instructors who are fully qualified and insured and all have slightly different teaching styles to accommodate all abilities and ages. Teachers are in the water with every class they teach so your child’s safety and one to one attention is priority.

Courses are run in blocks of 6 weeks and you can rebook any missed lessons so you don’t lose your money! Find out more by calling 02392 492900 / 07735 368681. www.tinytotsswimming.co.uk

Weird and wonderful workshops for your Wild Child

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Contact Kim on 07770 999874 or info@wildchildworkshops.co.uk

FREE Exploration and Discovery sessions at Ryde Junior School

If you have a child aged 6 to 10 who enjoys Design Technology, Drama, Science and Outdoor Adventure, then book them in for a free session at Ryde School. Each morning is run from 10am 12pm and children will be given a drink and a snack:

NEW Flip Out in Chichester set to open February 2017

The Flip Out story began in Sydney back in 2012. The idea first came about whilst CEO Brent Grundy was sitting in a play centre waiting for a kid’s party to finish. He looked around and noticed that much of the play centre was full of kids that were too big to enjoy the facilities and that many people had nothing to do but wait. He decided to make it his mission to create an environment that would not only entertain the kids but also mum & dad… even the grandparents. So Flip Out was born.

The Flip Out aim is to provide healthy & awesome fun, through massive trampolines, stunt box zones, ball games, events, and more surprises for everyone’s enjoyment.

Officially the fastest growing trampoline parks in the world, Flip Out have 50 stores world wide with more to follow.

Chichester Flip Out is due to open in late February 2017. Follow them on their facebook page/twitter and Instagram accounts to keep up to speed with how things are progressing.

Saturday 14th January - Design Technology & Drama Saturday 28th January - Language Tasters and Programming Numbers are limited so please book early by ringing Mrs Vicki Willett on 01983 617940. Ryde Junior School, Isle of Wight.

Private schools to offer 10,000 places to children from lower-income backgrounds

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Private schools in England will offer to provide up to 10,000 free school places a year to children from low-income families.

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The Independent Schools Council (ISC) says if the government pays £5,550 per place – the cost of a place in the state system – the remainder of the cost will be covered by the schools.

The ISC was responding to pressure from the government to do more for their state school counterparts in return for charitable status, which allows for tax breaks. The scheme, which would test some children on academic ability, would be open to primary and secondary school-age children.

For more information contact us

info@wildchildworkshops.co.uk

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Rusalka Swim School A fun and affordable musical activity group for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers (0-5years)

Teaching local babies to swim since 2005

Find a group in your area and come and join the fun!

Portsmouth: jo@jiggywrigglers.com Whiteley & Locksheath: sara@jiggywrigglers.com Fareham: clarescott@jiggywrigglers.com Lee on Solent & Gosport: julia@jiggywrigglers.com

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How to make maths fun Maths is one of the fundamental skills that all children need to acquire, and there are plenty of ways you can make maths fun through the use of games and maths activities at home.

Numeracy targets are fundamental to the National Curriculum and to primary school testing and that can seem as intimidating to you as to your child. But there are some simple strategies you can put in place that can make maths fun for your kids and reinforce how important those life skills are. The way maths is taught in schools has changed fundamentally over the past few years so, who knows? You may end up learning something new, too.

Do your homework Before you can support your child's maths learning at home, you'll need to find out about the way they learn maths at school. Do some homework on modern maths methods like number lines and gridding, and find out whether your child's school offers maths support classes for parents. If not, there are some excellent resources available online like the family maths toolkit from national numeracy or the 'Maths for Mums and Dads' books

by Mike Askew and Rob Eastaway.

Maths by stealth There are plenty of ways you can incorporate maths into everyday life, which is an excellent way of letting children know how important numeracy skills are outside of the classroom. Next time you have a cake or a pizza, ask them to divide it into quarters or thirds or an even number of portions for the number of people eating it.

Baking isn't just a pleasurable

activity to do with your kids, it's one of the very best ways of embedding the importance of weights and measures.

They'll also need to keep an eye on the clock to know when their goodies are ready to come out of the oven.

Meanwhile, every time you go to the shops, encourage them to add as they go and then make their best estimate of the final bill. From calculating the change they should receive when they buy an ice cream to keeping score in a friendly game of football, everyday maths really is everywhere!

Make tech and tables count There are numerous maths apps available for children of all ages, from simple counting games to more advanced calculations. Doodle Maths and Mr Thorne's Maths Universe should get even committed young mathphobes practising their numeracy on their tablets and smartphones. Percy Parker Sing Your Times Tables and

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Squeebles Times Tables are both excellent apps for embedding times tables in young brains. Why not try singing along with Percy Parker on your next long car journey? For older children facing their end of primary school tests, ensure that they know not just the multipliers but the divisors too, up to 12 x 12.

Try gamification In other words, get out some old fashioned board games. Children learn best when an activity is fun, and they're usually unaware that they're learning through playing games. Dominoes is an excellent game for practising basic maths concepts, as is Snakes and Ladders. They'll be having too much fun to notice they're adding and subtracting and recognising basic number patterns. For older children, Monopoly introduces more sophisticated numeracy skills and Scrabble is a brilliant way to practise both numeracy and literacy. Board games are

also valuable for introducing related concepts like strategy, logic and reasoning skills into the mix.

Make it formal As your children's maths skills progress, you can begin to make their home learning more formalised. There are any number of online maths resources available and your school may encourage at-home use of a programme like Mathletics to challenge and reinforce skills learned in the classroom. These online resources usually feature progressive levels so you can easily track your child's progress but do check before you sign up to a paid programme that it's compatible with the National Curriculum. Although it's easy to assume that children will prefer working on the computer, many also enjoy age-appropriate workbooks, with stickers to reward their progress.

Learn with and from your children As the family maths toolkit points out, maths is not a can or cannot subject but something we can all improve, however old we are.

When your children start to bring home maths homework, take the opportunity to learn about new maths concepts from them and show them real world examples of how to put those skills into practice - by checking your shopping or phone bill. Encourage them to contextualise a newly acquired skill by putting it into practice around the home, whether it's telling you the time their favourite TV show comes on or estimating how long their bath takes to run. And always praise their effort rather than their talent, to reinforce the message that by working hard anyone can improve their maths skills.

To find out more about helping your child learn visit: familiesonline.co.uk/education

Books to help kids learn about money It’s not what you’ve got!

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Part of a series of inspirational books for kids, this one addresses the topic of money and abundance – linking it to children’s earliest thoughts and perceptions of money. This beautifully illustrated book presents concepts such as; money doesn’t have to define who you are, along with it doesn’t matter what other people have. Unlike many other books on the subject of money, this one doesn’t try to teach little ones how to spend and save, instead it provides a rather spiritual approach on the matter.

Noggin and the money

By Oliver Postgate

The story of a friendly Viking, Olaf the Lofty who invents money – after all, it seems like a genius idea! However, it soon seems that money is actually more trouble than it’s worth. Packed full of beautiful illustrations this book is perfect for newly independent readers looking to learn about money.

What is money? By Claire Llewellyn This book is great for answering kid’s questions about all things money. From how to tell the difference between different notes and coins to how to get money and what to do with it. There’s also lots of notes for teachers and parents too!

Show me the money By Alvin Hall

A treasure trove full of advice for parents and kids from the finance guru Alvin Hall. This book introduces children to the concept of “money makes the world go around, only if you know how to use it”.

Within minutes of reading this wonderful book your kids will be entered into the crazy world of business and economics – learning everything from the history of money to how to use it.

The story of money By Martin Jenkins A hilarious look on the subject of money; perfect for kids! This thought provoking tale explains that in some parts of the world money is a stone with a hole in it, a copper slab, or a string of shells. But one thing remains the same; money makes the world go around. And it doesn’t grow on trees! In this amazing book Jenkins looks at the history of money and how it came to be involved in the electronic banking which takes place today.

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When should you leave your child home alone?

Over the past few years there has been huge debate around Leaving your child home alone when children should be left home This is far trickier to navigate as alone. Knowing when your growing growing children begin to want their independence from their parents. The child is responsible enough to be important thing to remember, in the left alone, even for a short time, absence of a clear legal framework, is can be difficult and there is no your child's wishes. If they simply can't cope with being left alone then you'll law that governs when this might need to make other arrangements. But be appropriate. For parents, in when they reach the age of 12, you could the absence of any hard and fast experiment with leaving them for a short amount of time. If you do, make sure rules, knowing when it's the right you've thoroughly discussed the kind of time to allow your children more behaviour you expect from them - like not boiling a kettle - and that they know responsibility can be tricky.

What the law says The Government's advice is to follow NSPCC guidelines, although you are advised never to leave your child alone when they are 'at risk' and you may be prosecuted for neglect if you leave an unsupervised child ‘in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health.’ The NSPCC guidelines state that babies, toddlers and young children should never, under any circumstances, be left alone and that children under the age of 12 are rarely mature enough to cope with an emergency. Therefore they should not be left alone in the house for any length of time. Children under 16 should not be left alone overnight.

Leaving a child alone in the car Children should never be left alone in the car. Stranger danger is an ever present issue for young children - however well you teach them, young children can act quite differently when something tempting is apparently on offer. Leaving a toddler in the car runs the risk of them wandering off into traffic or a busy car park. And no child is safe from the risk of another car crashing into yours, even when your car is stationary.

exactly what to do if there's a problem.

Take your mobile and make sure they have the number, plus a list of trusted adults to contact if they can't reach you.

If you have more than one child, make sure they're engaged in a calm activity, like watching TV or doing homework so squabbles and problems are less likely to occur.

Are they ready to be in charge?

Some children actively enjoy showing how grown up they are, but it's wise to run through a few scenarios to reassure yourself how they might genuinely cope in an emergency. Try asking them what they'd do in a power cut, or if the bathroom flooded. What if they're hungry or a stranger knocks at the door? Have the conversations for a few minutes at a time, to try and gauge how they'd react.

Remember, you don't have to leave them alone at home if you don't want to, but sometimes the situation is unavoidable so you'll need to know how they might cope. By having these conversations, you can work towards a plan of action if you do need to leave your child in the house alone.

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Make a checklist If you and your child decide that they're responsible enough to be left home alone, perhaps after school while you're still at work, then work together on a checklist that covers both your concerns.

Double check that they're happy to P be left alone: it may be that they'd feel

happier if a neighbour looked in on them from time to time.

Set some ground rules: your child P may be as worried as you are about the responsibility of being left in charge.

Agree what's safe and not safe to do: P you might be happy for them to visit a friend or have a friend to visit.

Be clear that mentioning you're home P alone on social media is not a cool idea.

Let them know when you'll be P home: leave a number where you can be

contacted, and let them know you'll inform them if you're delayed in any way.

Check in every now and again: give P them a call to check that they're OK. Put potentially dangerous objects out P of harm's way before you leave.

Knowing when the right time to leave your child alone is never easy, but through planning and good communication you can both enjoy peace of mind.

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Brookham Pre-Prep & Nursery

Open Days

Highfield Prep School (Ages 8-13) Saturday 4th February from 9.30am – 12noon

Brookham Nursery provides a warm, secure and stimulating environment Brookham Pre-Prep & Nursery where children can play happily and (Ages 3-7) To arrange a bespoke develop and learn at their own pace. visit, please email office@ brookhamschool.co.uk As part of Brookham Pre-Prep School the children quickly feel part of the School making for a smooth and natural transition into Reception. The Nursery benefits from access to Brookham’s outstanding resources and first class facilities with children enjoying weekly swimming, music and Spanish lessons, as well as Forest School in the Brookham Woods.

Preschools: your

need to know guide More parents than ever send their children to preschool or nursery, thanks to free places for three and four-year-olds, and for some two-yearolds.

Preschool is about learning through play and gets your child used to being separated from you and other carers. It helps kids become familiar with a more school-like environment and the behaviours expected there, such as sharing and taking turns.

How much free childcare am I entitled to?

All three and four-year-olds in England receive 570 hours annually - this can be in a preschool, nursery or with a registered childminder.

How can I choose the right preschool for my child?

Get other local parents’ views, read Ofsted reports and most crucially take a look around and meet staff.

For space availability please email: office@ brookhamschool.co.uk or telephone: 01428 722005 Highfield & Brookham Schools, Highfield Lane, Liphook, Hampshire GU30 7LQ highfieldandbrookham.co.uk

Fiveways & the Junior School Ryde, Isle of Wight

Fiveways & the Junior School are the junior section of Ryde School. Weekly forest schools for Fiveways children are held in the Outdoor Learning Open Day Centre; the grounds of Ryde School and Island Saturday 4th beaches and woodlands are used regularly February to bring learning outdoors for both Fiveways 10am - 12:30pm and the Junior School and new classrooms and facilities ensure a learning environment that is both stimulating and exciting.

Flexibility is important for parents. Children can join in for early breakfast, afterschool and supper clubs and private school buses from Bembridge, Cowes and the West Wight help parents with daily transport options. Contact Mrs Becky Craik on 01983 617970 to book your place or visit: www.rydeschool.org.uk

How can I get my child settled?

Staff will be aware that many young children need help getting used to new places and people and should have a settling in procedure – you may be able to stay during their first visits.

Liat Hughes Joshi is a parenting journalist and the author of four books including 'New Old-fashioned Parenting' and 'How to Unplug Your Child' (both published by Summersdale) and Raising Children: The Primary Years (Pearson).

Portsmouth High School Nursery NATURE & NURTURE NATURE & NUR Open Day At Portsmouth High School Nursery each

child is considered to be unique and Saturday 18th March 10am - 12pm educational plans are personally tailored to and Reception Fiveways - for girls and boysevery aged 2 reaches ½ to 7her full potential.

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There is a strong element Safe of phonics Safe and secure nurturing environment and secure nurturing env and numeracy in the early years’ daily routine.

Happy and confident children with a love of learning Happy and confident children Located in a beautiful garden setting in the heart of Southsea, Hover nanny service from Southsea Hover nanny service from Sou Portsmouth High School Nursery offers plenty of space for girls to explore, run and play. There is also a vegetable and flower

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How to beat the January blues Once the excitement of Christmas is over, it can often feel like a real struggle for the whole family to keep things fresh and lively at the beginning of a new year. Here are a few ideas to banish the January blues!

A family read-in

When it's blowing a gale outside, there's no better way to spend an afternoon than snuggled up with a good book. For younger children you can encourage them to act out the story and show off your full range of funny faces and voices.

For older children, take the opportunity to discuss what they're reading in some depth - talk about plot and characters and why they enjoy a particular type of book. Who knows, you may even inspire them to try writing their own story!

Family Bake-Off

Who doesn't love the Great British Bake Off? Those grey January days offer the perfect opportunity to get into the kitchen and bake up a storm. Let younger children indulge in some messy play with their own bowl of cake mix or a piece of pastry - don't get stressed about the mess but enjoy a real opportunity to spend some creative time together in the kitchen. For older children, encourage some healthy competition by going 'full Bake off' and seeing who can produce the best cookies or cupcakes.

Get creative in the garden

Outdoor crafts are a wonderful way to liven up the garden for pennies, using materials you can find outdoors or simply lying around the house. It's amazing how ice, berries and watercolours or food colourings can transform tap water into beautiful ice baubles to decorate the

garden when set in interesting moulds.

Or spread peanut butter all over the outside of an empty toilet roll holder or that piece of over crunchy toast, then roll in birdseed to create an instant feeder that the kids can hang near the kitchen or living room window. Add a bird book and they can pass a few hours identifying and logging the birds that come to visit. Just make sure they wrap up warm!

Fun in the snow

Of course, snow in January isn't guaranteed, but if it does snow you have the ideal excuse to wrap up warm and organise snowman building contests and a monster snowball fight. Kids of all ages love playing in the snow, but have you ever played tug of war? Or tried snowball dodgeball? Once that snowman is built, try frisbeeing a hat onto his head or play a game of pin the nose on the snowman using a carrot. And everyone can join in a simple game of tag, made a little more interesting if you're only allowed to use the footprints of the other players!

Create rock pets

The best way to blow away the cobwebs during January is to take the family for a long winter walk. It's great exercise, but it's even more fun if you make your walk an excuse to collect items for some winter crafting.

Find a talking stick

Another interesting find on your walk might be a stick that transforms, with the help of some beads, feather, paint and markers into a wish stick for younger children or a talking stick for the older members of your tribe. Talking sticks have a long history in tribal cultures as a way of allowing everyone to have their say - you can only talk when holding the stick - so, for larger families, this could be an ideal way for your kids to create something that will ensure they're heard.

Look to the heavens

On a clear night, there's nothing better than wrapping up warm and heading outside to stargaze. Download an app and see how many constellations you can find and identify. Younger children will enjoy spotting stars and older ones can test their astronomical knowledge.

Have a tech-free day

Be brave and ban iPads, smartphones and games consoles for the day. Instead put out a pile of blank paper, pens and craft materials and see what your children can create. Boredom can be the best motivator for creativity.

Revive the art of den building

For younger children, provide blankets, boxes and furniture indoors while encourage older children to get outdoors and get den building in the garden or the woods. Find out who's the Bear Grylls of the family and who can create the best fantasy castle/spaceship/dragon's belly. Den building is for everyone, so get involved!

For more ideas on keeping the kids active visit: www.familiesonline.co.uk/activities

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FAMILY

FUN DAYS Mon 20th - Fri 24th February 10am - 4pm

We’ve scoured the area for local family events this January and February! We take great care in compiling our events guide, but please contact venues before you leave home as things can change.

Until 11 March Creative Café

Petworth House, Petworth, GU28 0AE, 01798 342207

Younger visitors can dip into the creative corner in the Café every weekend in winter to make a craft to take home. 11am - 3:30pm.

5 – 8 January The Nutcracker: Moscow City Ballet Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, PO19 6AP, 01243 781312

Moscow City Ballet return for their annual season heralding the New Year with two classic productions and a live orchestra.

The Nutcracker is a perfect festive treat for the whole family.

Sumptuous costumes, fairy-book characters and Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score adorn the story of a Nutcracker doll who comes alive on Christmas Eve to rescue a little girl from the Mouse King and his army. 2.30/3pm, 7.30pm. £15 - £36.

Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ, 01243 774 557

Creative fun for pre-school children as they explore and play with new colours and textures.

Take part in this free arts session for children up to 4 years.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer willing to create and make. Booking required.

10.15am to 12.15pm.

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9 – 11 January Russian State Ballet

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, PO1 2AB, 0844 8472362

The Russian State Ballet comes to Portsmouth this January with performances of Swan Lake (9 10 January) and The Nutcracker (11 January). Supported by the Orchestra of Siberia, this family friendly show will enthral and entertain all. 7pm and 2pm matinees/Tickets from £15.50.

9 January Explorers After School Club Tuppenny Barn, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ, 01243 377 780

Explorers after-school club starts again and the children will enjoy making bird feeders using pinecones. The children will learn that it's important to look after our birds in the winter months and how best to feed them. They will love making their very own bird feeders to take home. Please book.

Mondays from 9 January Time Bandit Youth Club

Westbury Manor Museum, Fareham, PO16 0JJ, 01256 423836 Get your child into the performing arts by joining the Time Bandits Youth Theatre, where kids can learn skills from professional performers and develop drama skills and their confidence! 3.30pm - 5pm / £5 per week. Contact: josh@ fluidmotiontheatre.co.uk to confirm your space.

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Victorian-themed half term events Available every day / Free

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Fun activity boxes for our younger visitors Third Wednesday of the month / 11am / Free

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6 January Transforming with Colour Workshop

Find out about life in Roman times!

Fun for all the family!

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What's on 12 January Free Monkey Music mixed age taster session

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Titchfield Common, Fareham, PO14 4RP, 01489 565443 If you haven't discovered the magic of Monkey Music yet, here's something brilliant for January! Enjoy a FREE Monkey Music taster session. Two sessions from 9:30am - 10am and 10:30am - 11am.

13 January FREE Monkey Music mixed age taster session

Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham, PO16 7DR, 01489 565443

Enjoy a FREE Monkey Music taster session. Two sessions from 9:30am - 10am and 10:30am 11am.

14 January Burglar Bill

New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, PO1 2DD, 02392 649000

A wonderful new adaptation of the children's favourite, Burglar Bill. Inspired by Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s beautiful picture book, the fun and well defined characters are brought to life on stage with an exciting set design, puppets, and original music and songs. 2pm / £10 per ticket.

14 – 21 January Red Riding Hood

Station Theatre, Hayling Island, PO11 0EH, 02392 466363

A pantomime performance of Red Riding Hood by Hayling Island Amateur Dramatic Society.

Red Riding Hood has got a lot on her plate this January!

Performances at 7.30pm, 2.30pm matinee on Saturdays / Adult £10, Child £6.

15 January Hampshire Farmers Market

Palmerston Road Precinct Southsea, PO5 3QE

Head down to Southsea for the first farmer's market of the year.

Find stalls for cheese, baked goods, fresh fruit and vegetables and more. 10am to 2pm.

20 January Tuppenny Tots Workshop Tuppenny Barn, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ, 01243 377 780

Join Sarah Furey, a medicinal herbalist who can offer advice on how to treat lots of common baby and child ailments. Come along to this workshop for expert advice and information on how to treat nappy rash, runny noses, glue ear and colic using alternative medicine. Sarah will

be making homemade cordials for children to taste. Sessions are for pre-school children and their parents. Please bring wellies and coats. Refreshments are available. Please pre-book online.

10am to 11.30am / £5.00.

21 January Young Warrior Workshops

HMS Warrior, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, PO1 3LJ. 023 9277 8600

See what life was like on an old navy ship. Climb aboard and cast off, for an experience like no other. The Young Warrior Workshops, designed for children aged seven to 13, are fun and interactive ways of learning about life on a navy ship in the olden days. This is a popular event so please make sure you book in advance. 10:30am till 12:30pm / £10.00 per child.

22 January Building a Paper Sculpture Workshop

Pallant House Gallery Chichester, PO19 1TJ, 01243 774 557

Create a paper sculpture and learn techniques including folding, rolling and weaving!

Have fun in this creative arts session as you learn how to work with paper and create sculptures in 3D with lighting!

28 January The Story Game

The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, Havant, PO9 1BS, 02392 472700 If you’ve ever wondered where writers get their ideas from, now is your chance to find out!

Join Andrew Barnett Jones for a totally new, unique show. He will be telling you a story – but he has no idea what it is. No title, no characters, nothing. Instead, he’ll be playing The Story Game to create a hysterically funny, wildly creative story from a handful of words, a roll of the dice, and his own imagination – and of course, with your help. Andrew stars in CBBC’s The Slammer and has made up stories for numerous TV shows. Suitable for ages 6+ / 11.30am / £8 per ticket, £7 for groups of four or more.

29 January Holocaust Memorial Day

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3NT, 02392 827261

Mark Holocaust Memorial day by visiting the D-Day Museum and finding out more about World War 2. The museum will be free to enter to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Open 10am - 5pm, last admission at 4.30pm.

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31 January – 1 February Sensacional: A spectacular show for toddlers Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, PO19 6AP

A captivating and joyful interactive sound and light show made for toddlers aged 18 months - 3 years. Watch as your child puts on a white suit and becomes part of a digital world of ladybirds, shapes, squiggles and squarks that won’t keep still, no matter how hard they try to catch them. Parents and children can also enjoy the accompanying soft play area in the Minerva Bar & Grill. Various times. £15 (one child & one free accompanying adult, £5 per additional adult).

3 February Lost in the Labyrinth Workshop

Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ, 01243 774 557

Children will love this free creative hands-on session as they discover and play with new art materials and textures. A collaborative workshop inspired by the mythical story of the magnificent Minotaur. Children will be guided and helped to create mountains, rivers, caves and the mighty Minotaur! For children aged 0 - 4 years. 10.15am to 12.15pm.

merriment, history and fun. Find out more about this beloved author and how he lived in Victorian Portsmouth. Entrance is £4.20 to the museum for adults and accompanied under 18s free.

9 – 10 February The Jungle Book

New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, PO1 2DD, 02392 843 979

See this wonderful tale brought to life, as Mowgli, Baloo and friends battle Shere Khan. 7pm with a 1:30pm. Thursday Matinee £16.00 per ticket.

10 - 18 February Running Wild

Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, PO19 6AP, 01243 781312

Running Wild is back and tells a fascinating story about the adventures of a little girl and a special elephant. This is a truly spectacular show based on a true story. A little girl called Lily goes on holiday to Indonesia with her mum and encounters an elephant called Oona. Their adventures begin when a tsunami hits and they have to rely on one another to survive. Suitable for children aged 8 years and over. From £10.

11 February Comedy Club 4 Kids!

Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, PO19 6AP

Long Nose Puppets offer up a riot of rhyme and action all iced with music and songs by Tom Gray. Little children (ages 2 - 7) will feel stuffed to the brim full of magic and fun. 11am & 2pm / £10.

A comedy club for kids (aged 6+). Also any adults who enjoy a swear-free hour with the circuit’s best stand-ups and sketch acts.

Non-patronising. Pure awesome.

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts to do their thing for an audience of children and their families.

2.30pm /£10.

4 February Imbolc Celtic Spring Festival

11 February NCT Nearly New Sale

Join in for the afternoon to celebrate the end of winter.

The afternoon’s entertainment will include storytelling, poetry, singing, fire lighting and a light warming meal – all included in the ticket price. 1pm / Please see the website for ticket options.

Find nearly new prams, pushchairs, books, high-chairs, clothes, toys and much more preloved essential items. 11.30am to 1pm / Admission: £1 on entry.

4 February Pat-a-Cake Baby

Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, PO19 6AP

Butser Ancient Farm, Waterlooville, PO8 0BG, 02392 598838

7 February Charles Dickens Birthday Celebration

Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, Portsmouth, PO1 4QL, 023 9282 7261 To celebrate the birthday of one of Portsmouth's most notable residents, the Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum is opening its doors off season for a day of

Chichester College Sports Centre, Chichester, PO19 1SB, 01243 812936

12 February Coastal Half Marathon for Portsmouth RNLI Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3ST, 023 9279 9977

Take in the fantastic views over the Solent for the first 4 miles and see some of the city's sights in this 13.1 mile run, with awards, spot prizes, winners prizes, goody bags. 9.15am / £26 to enter (proceeds go to RNLI).

13 February – 5 March Portsmouth Bookfest

Various locations in Portsmouth

This huge celebration of books sees lots of events across Portsmouth. Check your local library for full details of events.

15 - 18 February Gangsta Granny

Kings Theatre, Southsea, PO5 2QJ, 023 9282 8282

Rip-roaring fun with David Waillams hilarious children's comedy book brought to life on the stage. See the thrills, spills and general mischief a cool nan gets up to, and a few surprises.

Various show times. From £14.

15 February The BFG

The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, Havant, PO9 1BS, 02392 472700 Family adventure story based on the much-loved novel by Roald Dahl, directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Mark Rylance, Penelope Wilton and Ruby Barnhill. 115 minutes. Cert PG. 1.45pm / £6.50.

17 February Mother's Day Workshop Tuppenny Barn, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ, 01243 377 780

Have fun in this Mother's Day themed workshop as you plant some bulbs for mum and design a Mothers Day card with arts and crafts. Diana Tibble is a homeopathic adviser relating to young children who will also be available to answer any questions. Please book online and bring wellies and a coat.

Cost includes a drink and a cake per child. Starts at 10am /£5.

18 February Moon on a Stick presents Jack Frost

Groundlings Theatre Co, Portsmouth PO1 3BS, 02392 739496 This family-friendly show, is suitable for ages 3+ and tells the Nordic story all about Jack Frost and his magical powers to freeze everything. Find out how Jack discovers about his powers and the mischief that ensues. Shows at 2pm and 7pm.

18 – 19 February Rowans Danceathon

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, PO1 2AB, 023 9223 7142

Do something great for charity - dance your feet off! Get those glow-sticks at the ready and don some leg warmers for the Rowan's Hospice Danceathon.

Following on from last year's Danceathon success, this

year there will be a Baby Rave especially for the Under 5's and Street Masterclass for the Under 16's. So let your little ones have a boogie and raise money for a great local charity! Baby Rave is 10am - 11am and costs £3.

Street Masterclass is 1pm - 4pm and costs £5. 16's and overs Dance Marathon from 6pm and costs £10, with a target of £100 sponsorship.

19 February Crafts In The Tower

Square Tower, Portsmouth, PO1 2JE 07519 505785

See a range of handmade crafts from local creators and check out the inside of the cool Square Tower. Bringing together some talented craftspeople, brilliant gifts and presents, plus cool nick nacks. Free entry. 11am till 3pm.

19 February Hampshire Farmers Market

Palmerston Road, Southsea

Head down to Southsea and see all the fantastic produce from local suppliers. 10am - 2pm.

20 – 24 February Notorious Navvies

Fort Nelson, Fareham, PO17 6AN, 01329 233734

Step back in time this half-term at Fort Nelson and the Armouries.

Explore Fort Nelson with a Victorian navvy and find out how the fort was built. With half-term puzzles and craft activities.

Museum admission is free, some activities carry a small charge.

10:30am until 4pm.

20 – 24 February Family Fun Days

Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR

Drop into Fishbourne Roman Palace this half-term and find out what it was like to live in Roman Times! Find out what the Romans did for us, from pottery-making to dressing up, creating mosaics to spinning and weaving - it’s all about getting hands-on. The activities, which run from 10am to 4pm, are included in the admission price, making it a great value family day out.

Have you ever thought of becoming a doula?

Now is the time!

Nurturing Birth is coming to Portsmouth from 20th-23rd January to run a 4-day doula training course.

For those who haven’t heard of the term before a doula works independently to support a woman, or couple, through their pregnancy, birth and/or early postnatal period.

It is a non-medical role, providing emotional, practical and information support, helping a woman make all-important and informed decisions about where, how and with whom she wants to birth her baby, considering her personal situation, experiences, hopes and fears. Postnatally she comes in to “mother the mother” for a few hours at a time, supporting the new family as they find their feet and learn how to respond to their baby’s needs.

For more information visit www.nurturingbirth.co.uk or contact info@nurturingbirth.co.uk or 01299 871091

You might consider being a doula if: • You have a passion for knowledge about pregnancy and birth • You are a great listener • You are empathetic, warm and loving • You want women to feel empowered • You always thought you might be a midwife • You want families to start their journey feeling supported and loved • You are the person women turn to when they need help or suggestions in pregnancy, infant feeding or parenting • You want to make a transition to a job where you are in charge of your work load • You are great at drinking tea and eating cake!

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What's on 22 and 23 February Olaf the Horrible

25 February The Sorcerers Apprentice

Bring a picnic to see this family tale of Vikings. Olaf is on a quest to find mythical god Thor's magic belt. Find out how he gets on in this funny, laugh a minute play.

This fantastic, family fun play is best enjoyed with a picnic that you are free to bring along. 12pm.

Various ticket options.

Enjoy a family-friendly performance with music, puppetry and storytelling.

Charlie Hubble is a boy with a big dream – he wants to be a world-class magician. Charlie saves up all his pocket money to buy The Big Book of Magic for Trainee Magicians. He sets off to Mr Zacoor’s Toy Shop, but encounters a surprise…

Mr Zacoor is no ordinary shopkeeper. He is a real live sorcerer. Recommended for ages 3 – 7. Shows at 11.30am and 2.30pm / Tickets £8.

Groundlings Theatre, Portsmouth PO1 3BS, 02392739496

23 – 25 February Footloose

Ferneham Hall, Fareham, PO16 7DB, 01329 231 942

20 – 24 February All the Fun at The Fair

QE Country Park, Waterlooville, PO8 0QE, 02392 595040

Join the education team for this circus themed event. Start with a craft, then through to the visitor centre for a circus workshop with Juggling Jake, then take a walk in the park following the circus trail.

This is a two hour event and prebooking is essential. £10 per child.

20 February Little Characters Workshop

Southsea Library, Palmerston Road

Writing workshop for ages 5 to 8. Andy Steele will be reading from his new book called ‘Morty is going to the moon’ and will explain all the steps that were involved in writing the book from making notes, illustrating and using computer software to turn the pictures into a book! Andy will then show the children how they can make their very own story characters and create an amazing story. Free activity, but please reserve your ticket at Southsea Library. 2pm.

21 and 22 February The Young Creatives Portsmouth Present: Fractured Fairy tales

New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

This fun workshop is suitable for children aged from 7 to 16 years. BookFest has been up to mischief! It’s torn up and muddled all the pages of traditional fairy tales and put them back together in completely the wrong order! Children can take part in this two day drama workshop where they can dress up in elaborate costumes as they act out the story. £50.00 for both days. Concessions and sibling discounts are available. From 10am to 3pm.

21 – 23 February Port Solent Kids Club

Port Solent, The Boardwalk, Cosham, PO6 4TP

Have fun this half-term with Port Solent's awesome kids club.

Filled with animals, activities, crafts magic and more. 11am-4pm.

21 – 23 February Magical Wonders Workshop

The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, Havant, PO9 1BS, 02392 472700 Get creative with all things magical, including crafts, games and stories. Suitable for ages 5 – 10. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Price includes a free tea/ coffee and squash. £6.50.

21 February Writing Stories Workshop

Southsea Library, Palmerston Road, PO5 3QQ, 023 9268 8999

Join in with a writing stories workshop for young writers between 8 and 12 years old. If your child enjoys writing stories and poems then this workshop is for them! This workshop is part of Portsmouth BookFest and will be run by local author and teacher Lynne Stretch. The aim will be to encourage young writers to create 'tantalising titles', 'sensational settings' and 'colourful characters'. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so book early! 10.30am – 12pm. Free but please reserve a ticket at Southsea Library.

22 – 24 February The return of the Gruffalo!

Libraries in Portsmouth

Meet the Gruffalo and take part in a Gruffalo activity at various libraries in Portsmouth. See page 4 for more details.

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Stage One Youth Theatre performs the popular musical show 'Footloose' - A toe-tapping performance, one to get everyone moving! Shows at 7.30pm. Adults £11, Concessions £9.50. Book in advance.

24 February Theseus and the Monsters Groundlings Theatre, Portsmouth PO1 3BS, 02392739496

A Greek legend comes to life this half-term, watch out for Medusa!

Step back into Ancient Greece and the legend of Theseus, as he heads on his quest to find monsters and treasure. As well as the stage show, you can meet the cast, have your photo taken and find out more about beasts. Bring a picnic and make an afternoon of it. 12pm. Adults £6.50. Children £5.50. Family of four £20.

The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, Havant, PO9 1BS, 02392 472700

26 February Race with Rowan

Langstone Harbour, Eastern Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5LY, 023 9223 7142 Join the race with fun character Rowan the Meerkat and raise money for the Rowans Meerkat Service, which helps to support children dealing with loss and bereavement. There are two different routes – a 5k Fun Run suitable for all ages and abilities and 10k timed road and Trail suitable for over 16's. 10am.

28 February – 4 March Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, PO1 2DD, 02392 843 979

Take a step into the musical, magical world of Joseph played by X-Factor winner, Joe McElderry. Various show times.

Tickets from £27.

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