Families Suffolk Magazine - July / August 2019 - Issue 48

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Summer in Suffolk Don’t miss our fantastic guide to help you plan your family fun this summer.

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Welcome & Contents

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In this Issue

Welcome to the summer issue of Families Suffolk Magazine.

Wow... What an issue we have put together for you! As mum of two, (pictured left) I understand how difficult it can be planning the summer holidays, so we have put together our biggest and best ‘Summer in Suffolk’ guide yet. Featuring an amazing map of all the Suffolk Museums to visit on pages 12-13. More information about the wonderful Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk on pages 20-22 and a guide to all the local holiday camps available on pages 14-15. You may also want to get your diary out and take a look at some of the events we have listed in our ‘What’s On’ guide and plan a few visits to some of the fantastic family attractions we have in the county. Plus we have even managed to fit in some of our regular features such as Education, Family Law, Family Finance and Family Health and Wellbeing.

Summer in Suffolk competition Share your family pictures with us on Facebook using #SummerinSuffolk, and you will be entered into our prize draw to win 4 tickets to see Cinderella at the Ipswich Regent this Christmas. (T&C’s - Tickets

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Education

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Family Finance

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Suffolk Fire & Rescue

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Family Law

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Family Health & Wellbeing

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SUMMER IN SUFFOLK Including...

Suffolk Museums Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk What’s On guide

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Education

The benefits of children continuing their studies throughout the summer

By Kumon

The summer is the perfect time to develop and enhance your child's maths and English ability and strengthen their love of learning.

A child's summer holidays are often jam-packed with energetic activities including bike rides, swimming, dancing and football, but it is important to keep their minds active too.

Think about when you take a break from exercising your body; a few weeks off the treadmill and it seems so much steeper when you get back on! Your mind is much the same, it requires regular exercise to continue growing and developing.

Ensuring your child continues educational activities throughout the summer holidays can mean they are confident, equipped and ready to tackle new work when they go back to school.

Research spanning 100 years shows students typically score lower on standardised tests at the end of summer holidays than they do on the same tests at the beginning of the summer (White, 1906). How much more however, may well come as quite a surprise.

Most students lose about two months of learning in mathematical skill over the summer months and more than two months in reading achievement compared to their peers who keep their brains active (Cooper, 1996).

As well as the 'lost summer months' it's common for teachers to spend at least a month re-teaching material students have forgotten over the holiday period. That month of re-teaching eliminates a month which could have been spent teaching new information and skills. Like musicians and athletes, maintaining practice levels is often key to high performance and achievement.

study; they will develop invaluable study skills such as concentration, pace and rhythm, before progressing to more advanced work.

The summer holidays provide an ideal opportunity for your child to settle into their new

routine of daily Kumon study, before getting off to a flying start in the new school year.

For more information, and to book a FREE ASSESSMENT, contact Sangeeta Kumar on 01473 614665 or email: ipswichcentral@kumon.co.uk.

Established for 60 years, daily study of the Kumon programmes can make all the difference when it comes to keeping the brain active between school terms, as well as throughout the year.

The summer is the perfect time to develop and enhance your child's maths and English ability and strengthen their love of learning.

At Kumon, learning is always for the long run: our individualised programmes enable students to progress to an advanced level, at their own pace, ensuring they maximise their ability and begin to realise their unlimited potential.

Kumon students initially start at a comfortable level, with a focus on building a strong foundation in the way they

book a free assessment today 21 MAY - 15 JUNE Find out how Kumon maths and English study can help your child to achieve beyond expectations. Book now!

Ipswich Central Study Centre 01473 614 665 Developing ability for 60 years Terms and conditions apply. Fees vary. Participating study centres only.

Please refer to your local study centre. Subject to availability.

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Family Finance

Making the most of the summer holidays without breaking the bank If you’re planning a stay-cation this year, there’s plenty to do around Suffolk to keep yourself and the kids occupied over the summer. The trouble is, how do you pay for it all?

Saving for the summer holidays can be a tall order, especially when you’re expected to fill every waking moment with fun, games and exciting days out. On the days that are so long they seem to last forever, it’s tempting to start spending just to get out of the house. Fortunately, there are some

quick wins and smart decisions you can make to help those pennies stretch until September!

Save early and often Maybe not so helpful for this year - a little each month can go a long way. Saving just £20 a month from Christmas until the summer would net you a cool £140 to get the school holidays off to a flying start. Being just a little bit more prepared will help stave off a nasty shock when your September credit card statement lands on the mat.

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Be one with nature If you’re going away but not wanting to venture far, why not rough it out a bit and try a camping trip for a few days?

The gear will require a little investment but once you’ve got your tent you can re-use it for many happy years to come! As one of the most rural counties in England with beautiful coastlines, there’s plenty of places to hide away from it all or huddle around a campfire toasting marshmallows.

Eat smarter If you’re having a day out in the sun, save the pennies by taking a pack-up lunch rather than going straight for a hot dog and chips – you’ll be saving on calories as well as money, and next time you’ll have more to spend when you do actually need to. And remember, quick meals at the end of the day don’t come cheap either – try prepping a dinner in the morning or the night before so all you need to do is pop it in the oven when you get home.

The best things in life are free You don’t have to spend money to have a good time – there are loads of free events and festivals going on right across Suffolk. Use the

Families What’s On guide and jot some dates down in the diary. Or, just keep things simple – a walk and a picnic in the park is a good chunk of the day and won’t have your purse-strings feeling too much lighter than before.

Leave it to the kids It’s nearing the end of the holidays and you’re fed up of bearing the burden – so why not leave it to the kids? Try setting them a budget and seeing what they can come up with – not only will you be building up their financial and budgeting skills, they’ll likely feel more involved as you’ve outsourced some of the responsibility to them.

Finally, if you do find yourself in one of our branch towns over the summer, why not pop in and open your child their very own savings account?

We believe in teaching our youngsters financial responsibility to help them build the skills they’ll need in the future - and to help them on their savings journey, they’ll also get a free piggy bank (whilst stocks last) so they can start saving right from the word go!

More information and terms and conditions on all of our accounts can be found on our website: www.ibs.co.uk.

Ipswich Building Society’s savings are available to existing members or new applicants resident in postcode areas IP, NR, CO, CM, CB and PE. See product terms and conditions for further information.

Ipswich Building Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered on the Financial Services Register. Firm Registration Number (FRN) 104875.

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Suffolk Fire and Rescue

Become an

On-Call Firefighter On-call firefighters are a vital part of the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. They provide an efficient, effective service that gives emergency cover across the country. In Suffolk, on-call firefighters make up 66% of the workforce and are generally located in rural communities, small towns and villages.

What are on-call firefighters?

An on-call/part-time firefighter is a person who is ‘on call’ to respond to a range of emergencies.

They are doing everyday jobs (for example, shop workers, office workers, mechanics, etc) until the call comes, then they become professional firefighters. Oncall firefighters do not just fight fires.

On-call firefighters live or work within five to ten minutes of their allocated fire station. They are fully trained firefighters who are called into service when they are needed rather than staffing the fire stations on a full time basis.

Most on-call firefighters have other employment and take on the role as a second job; however, you do not need to be in work to become an on-call firefighter.

You need to: n Be 18 years old or over. n Have a reasonable level of personal fitness. n Live or work within five to ten minutes of the fire station you provide cover to. n Be able to provide over 50 hours of on-call weekly cover. n Have permission to be released from your main employment to attend emergency incidents. n Have the ability to operate at heights and confined spaces. n Keep calm under pressure. n Work well in a team. n Have the ability to develop your skills and work independently.

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Family Law

REASONS TO TAKE ADVICE The Ministry of Justice released its quarterly Family Court Statistics for the period April to June 2018 and these showed an increase in the number of cases starting in Family Courts 7% up on April to June 2017. There was an 18% rise in the number of divorce applications issued over the same period in the previous year. More people than ever before are now self-representing in the Family Court.

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John Simpson is a collaborative family lawyer and a Resolution Accredited Specialist in Children Law and Complex Financial Remedies; he can advise on all aspects of separation, divorce, finances and children’s issues.

Parties often leave a relationship with unrealistic expectations about their entitlements. One of the main functions of family and matrimonial lawyers is to inject a note of realism into their clients’ aspirations.

Without this, parties often continue to misunderstand their rights and to convince themselves that a judge will vindicate what they think. The result, is often disappointment.

A family lawyer will never deliberately give over-optimistic advice in order to prolong the dispute. A specialist family lawyer will be able to give advice about the likely outcome of the case in court in order to help formulate realistic proposals for settlement.

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The law can be in a state of flux. Our law of financial provision following divorce in the last 10 years has seen new principles injected into it, case by case, in order to reflect society’s changing sensations of fairness.

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A refusal by one party to deal honestly with the other. Full mutual disclosure is the essential foundation of any settlement of financial claims. Specialist family lawyers have ferreting skills to find undisclosed assets and their value in order to achieve a fair settlement.

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Specialist family lawyers are sensitive to emotions of fear, mistrust, anger or revenge in the wake of the breakdown of a relationship.

An experienced family lawyer will be empathic while at the same time exploring solutions for reaching an outcome acceptable to the client.

To speak to John call 01473 230033 or email: jcs@blocklegal.co.uk

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Family Health & Wellbeing

mini First Aid advice on:

Bites & Stings

By Naomi Cooper

With Summer supposedly here, bites and stings are something that us parents need to be mindful off. Insect stings from a bee, wasp or hornet can be painful but are usually not dangerous. First there is a sharp pain, followed by mild swelling, redness and soreness.

Sometimes they can cause the body to have a severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock), so it’s important to look out for this and get medical help quickly if necessary.

What to look for: 1. Redness 2. Swelling 3. Itchiness 4. Stinging pain

Water Safety Advice

By Water Babies

We’re all dreaming of a long, hot summer.

The swimming pool is one of the best places for you and your little one to cool down and have some fun together. Your baby doesn’t need to have had their immunisations before you go to the pool, but the water temperature should be at least 30° for a baby older than 12 weeks (or heavier than 12lbs), and above 32° if they’re younger or smaller.

A question we’re often asked at this time of year is whether it’s safe to take your baby in the sea. While it’s too cold and salty for babies under 6 months, your older baby or toddler will love a splash in the surf! Just remember to stay in your depth, avoid inflatables, and keep hold of your little one at all times.

While you’re both enjoying the water together, why not keep up the momentum and think about swimming lessons? Not only is it one of the best things you can do to bond with your little one, it also develops learning skills, boosts confidence, improves co-ordination and enhances wellbeing.

Water Babies classes are suitable from birth up to 5 years old.

The next term starts in September and places fill up quickly, so give us a call on 01206 841126 or email us at: blastoff@waterbabies.co.uk to find out more.

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What you need to do: 1. If you can see the sting, brush or scrape it off sideways using something like a bank card. (Don’t use tweezers to try and pull it out, or you could squeeze more poison into the wound).

2. Put an ice pack or something cold on the wound to reduce the swelling and raise the part of the body that’s affected. If the sting is in the mouth or throat, get them to suck an ice cube or sip cold water.

3. Keep checking the casualty’s breathing, and level of response.

4. If you notice any signs of an allergic reaction, such as breathing difficulties or reddened, swollen itchy skin, particularly to the face or neck, call 999 or 112 for emergency medical help.

To book onto a Mini First Aid course near you visit www.suffolk.minifirstaid.co.uk The 2 hour class is £20pp, the cost of our child’s life is priceless. Private classes in your own home with friends of family are also available.

A watery world of confidence, skill and fun!

It’s safe to say you’ll burst with pride as you watch your baby journey from the early days of gentle floating, kicking and splashing to wriggling, giggling and jumping in!

You can trust us to take the very best care of you and your little one. Our world-class teachers could have trained as private pilots – five times over – in the time it takes to fully qualify with us.

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Summer in Suffolk

Here is our Summer Fete

guide to WHAT’S ON this summer...

Totfest

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NEWMARKET RACECOURSE / 12PM - 5PM FAIRGROUND RIDES | BABY RAVE | BUBBLE SHOWS | MESSY PLAY | CRAZY GOLF | SENSORY ZONES | LIVE STAGE SHOWS | PEDDLE KARTS | BOUNCY CASTLES | STORY TIME TENT | CREATION ZONE | SENSORY TREE | CHARACTER MEET & GREET | SAND & WATER PLAY | GIANT ART CANVASES | MUSICAL ALLEY | SCIENCE SHOWS | TOTS RECYCLING CENTRE | DRAMA WORKSHOPS | TO FIND OUT MORE OR BOOK VISIT:

Where: Long Melford Primary School, Nr Sudbury.

When: Sat 6th July, 12 - 4pm FREE ENTRY

Where: Rowley Mile, Newmarket When: Sun 7th July, 12 - 5pm Tickets from £10 www.pinkbearevents.com

Where: Trinity Park, Ipswich When: Sat 20th - Sun 21st July Tickets from £5.98 www.eastcoastkidzfest.com

Where: Felixstowe Seafront When: Fri 26th - Sun 28th July FREE ENTRY www.felixstowecarnival.org

Summer Fayre

Summer Fete

Family Fun & Wellbeing Day

Nearly Festival

Where: Broke Hall Community Primary School, Ipswich.

When: Sat 6th July, 12 - 4pm FREE ENTRY

Where: Ixworth Playing Field, Nr Bury St Edmunds.

When: Sat 13th July, 11am - 1pm FREE ENTRY

Where: Chantry Academy Sports Centre, Ipswich When: Sat 20th July, 12 - 4pm FREE ENTRY

Where: Trinity Park, Ipswich When: Sat 27 - Sun 28th July Tickets from £17.50 www.nearlyfestival.com

Summer Fete & Car Boot

Summer Fayre Where: Heath Primary School, Ipswich, Kesgrave.

When: Sat 13th July, 12 - 3pm FREE ENTRY

Martlesham village Fete Where: RAF Martlesham Heath When: Sat 20th July, 10am - 6pm.

Village Fete with community stalls, games, demonstrations, brass band and refreshments.

FREE ENTRY martlesham.onesuffolk.net

party in the p’arc Where: The Arc, BSE When: Sat 27th July See more info on p10.

FREE ENTRY www.arc-burystedmunds.com

Great Bungay Duck Race Where: Falcon Meadow. Bungay When: Sun 14th July, 12 - 4pm FREE ENTRY www.falconmeadow.org.uk The Market for Mums - Baby & Children’s Nearly New Market

Where: Howard Community Primary School, Bury St Edmunds.

When: Sat 6th July, 10am - 3pm FREE ENTRY

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Where: Trinity Park, Ipswich When: Sun 14th July 10am - 12.30pm Over 60 stalls. www.themarketformums.co.uk

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER RACEDAY Where: July Course, Newmarket When: Sat 27th July Special appearances from Chase & Marshal from Paw Patrol. www.thejockeyclub.co.uk

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Where: Belle Vue, Sudbury When: Sun 28th July A family fun day. The theme is getting active and out and about.

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Sunday 28 July - Thursday 22 August

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Summer of Science

Enjoy a summer of activities inspired by the science behind the Marvellous Machines exhibition at Ipswich Art Gallery

PLANETARIUM Ipswich Museum Discover the solar system, constellations and mythology.

LEGO CREATIONS Ipswich Art Gallery Make a Lego model of your favourite museum object.

Book online at www.ipswichregent.com

GET SNAPPY: CREATE A CAMERA Christchurch Mansion Build your own pinhole camera in this hands-on session.

TICK TOCK: CREATE A CLOCK Christchurch Mansion Create a clock inspired by the historic Mansion.

View the whole programme at www.ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/events

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BLOOD AND BONES Christchurch Mansion Hear the secrets of Tudor surgery and medieval medicine.

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SCIENCE FROM THE VICTORIAN KITCHEN Christchurch Mansion See what gadgets the Victorians used to run the Mansion.

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Pop up Pictures outdoor cinema When: 1st - 3rd August See Page 11 www.ipswichentertains.co.uk

Tractor Ted

Wild Beach

Where: Sizewell Beach When: Thu 1st August Enjoy marine themed activities as part of the Widlife Trusts National Marine Week £4.00 per person www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org Den Building

Where: Hollowtree Farm When: Sat 10 - Sun 11th August Farm Trail Admission Price. £3.95 per person (children 2 years and under free) www.hollowtrees.co.uk crafted classique sportive When: Sat 10th August See Page 11 www.ipswichentertains.co.uk Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show

Theatre in the Forest: Romeo & Juliet Where: Jimmy’s Farm When: 31st July - 25th August Theatre in the Forest is famed for making Shakespeare accessible and fun for all, staying true to the text while injecting high energy, dance, music, colour and magic Various prices | www.redrosechain.com

The Arc, Shopping Centre, Bury St Edmunds When: Sat 27th July and 17th August Join arc shopping centre for a summer of fun. The FREE events will be taking place on Saturday 27th July and Saturday 17th August 2019.

Where: Nowton Park, BSE When: Fri 2nd August More dates available throughout the summer. Please see website for more information. £4.00 per child www.whatsonwestsuffolk.co.uk Slime Saturdays

Where: The Ipwich Regent When: Wed 14th August Tickets from £11.00 www.ipswichregent.com Special Summer Holiday Messy Church Where: Woodbridge Methodist Church When: Wed 14th August FREE ENTRY Summer Camp Day

Where: Hobbycraft Ipswich When: Sat 3rd August More dates available throughout the summer. Please see website for more information.

FREE ENTRY www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ipswich Wild fun and games activity day For 6-11 year olds Where: Redgrave & Lopham Fen Nature Reserve, Diss When: Tue 6th August £7.00 per child www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org bourne family fun day When: Wed 7th August See Page 11 www.ipswichentertains.co.uk

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You can’t turn 10 without having a birthday party! Join arc shopping centre as they celebrate their 10th birthday in style with a Silent Disco on Saturday 27th July between 2pm - 9pm. Grab a pair of headphones and your dancing shoes for a day of silent boogying.

The fun doesn’t stop there, on Saturday 17th August, Peppa Pig will be leaving behind her muddy puddles to visit arc shopping centre to meet her special fans. Bring your little one’s along to meet the cheeky little piggy in Charter Square at 11am, 12pm,1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

Don’t forget your camera so you can get a photo with the special guest. www.arc-burystedmunds.com The Great Little Fete

Horse and Dog Show

Where: Acton Village Hall, Nr Sudbury When: Sat 17th August, from 1pm Tickets from £2.00

Where: Suffolk Punch Trust, Nr Woodbridge When: Sun 18th August, from 9am www.thesuffolkpunchtrust.co.uk

Where: Foxburrow Farm, Nr Woodbridge When: Thu 15th August £7.00 per child www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org Ipswich Maritime festival When: 17th - 18th August See Page 11 www.ipswichentertains.co.uk Kids Run The Railway!

Where: East Anglian Railway Museum When: Sat 17th August Let off steam at these great new kids activity days! www.earm.co.uk

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Summer in Suffolk - What’s On Aldeburgh Carnival

Pirates on the Stour

Day’s out with thomas Where: East Anglian Railway Museum WHEN: 24-26 August.

10am - 4:30pm

Where: Aldeburgh Town.

When: Sat 17th - Mon 19th Aug. A grand three days out at the seaside. Award-winning fun for all the family. www.aldeburghcarnival.com

Bust my buffers! Enjoy a extra special day out as Thomas the Tank Engine pulls into Chappel station…. calling all little engineers!

Where: The Granary, Quay Lane, Sudbury.

When: Mon 26th August Adult: £5.00 | Child: £3 www.riverstourtrust.org

Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, as he visits the East Anglian Railway Museum over the August Bank Holiday for a day of Tractor Fair family fun. The Fat Controller will be on hand to make sure Thomas is being a really useful engine whilst Rusty and Dusty, Sodor’s Station Sweepers, will be causing mischief.

Day Out With Thomas is an event the whole family can enjoy. Take a real steam train ride behind Thomas and his friends, Daisy, Percy and Toad will all be here. Complete your Passport To Adventures and Junior Engineer Certificate, watch re-enactments of classic TURN THE PAGE NOW Thomas stories and much more.

TO PLAN YOUR FAMILY A real family day out, voted a hit by visitors young and old.

DAY’S OUT AT Where: Suffolk Food Hall ONLINE PRICE: Adult/Senior: £15, Child: £11, Family (2Ad/2Ch): SUFFOLK MUSEUMS When: Sat 24th August £48, UNDER 2’s FREE (Please note, these are ONLINE prices which Ticket prices not available at time Summertime19 Families Suffolk ad.qxp_Layout 1 28/05/2019 17:13 Pageare 1 discounted. Tickets purchased on the door will cost more. of going to print.

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Open Air Cinema Ipswich Music Day Mini Global Rhythm Indian Summer Mela Summer Cinema Family Fun Day Holywells Family Fun Day Pop-Up Pictures Outdoor Cinema Bourne Family Fun Day Crafted Classique Sportive Ipswich Maritime Festival Ed Sheeran Concerts Big Fun Run One Big Multicultural Festival Art Eat Great East Run

6th July | Christchurch Park TICKETED 7th July | Christchurch Park 13th July | Cornhill, Town Centre 14th July | Christchurch Park 25th July | Holywells Park 31st July | Holywells Park 1st - 3rd August | Holywells Park TICKETED 7th August | Bourne Park 10th August | Waterfront TICKETED 17th - 18th August | Waterfront 23rd - 26th August | Chantry Park TICKETED 31st August | Christchurch Park TICKETED 1st September | Alexandra Park 21st - 22nd September | Waterfront 22nd September | Waterfront TICKETED

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SUFFOLK MUSEUMS Looking for fun and adventure this summer?

Then pack a picnic and join in the fun with Suffolk museums.

Where can you find out of this world adventures, dinosaurs,

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It's all waiting for you, in your local museum.

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Fun and games await you and your family this Summer in Suffolk museums.

Throughout the summer holidays museums across the county will offer an exciting line-up of fun events, activities, workshops and trails for the whole family to enjoy together. From Stone Age adventures in Lowestoft Museum to a futuristic Summer of Science at Ipswich Museums, you'll find storytelling, arts and crafts, drama workshops and discovery trails galore in Suffolk museums this summer.

Take a look at what's on near you with our handy calendar at www .suffolkmuseums.org.

Or, stay in touch for all the latest information and family-friendly event news on Twitter@Suffolk_Museums

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Most museums and activities are either low-cost or absolutely free. Many sites offer free parking and refreshments or a chance to unwind with a family picnic in the sun.

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Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum IP18 6NB 01502 723200 alfredcorry.co.uk Aldeburgh Museum IP15 5DS 01728 454666 aldeburghmuseum.org.uk Bawdsey Radar IP12 3BA 07821 162879 bawdseyradar.org.uk Brandon Heritage Centre IP27 OBX brandonsuffolk.com /brandon-heritage-centre.php Christchurch Mansion IP4 2BE 01473 433554 cimuseums.org.uk Clare Ancient House Museum C010 8NY 01787 277572 clare-ancient-house-museum.co.uk Dunwich Museum IP17 3DT 01728 648796 dunwichmuseum.org.uk East Anglia Transport Museum NR33 BBL 01502 518459 eatransportmuseum.co.uk

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Museum of East Anglian Life IP14 1DL 01449 612229 eastanglianlife.org.uk

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Palace House CB8 8EP 01638 667314 palacehousenewmarket.co.uk

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Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum NR35 1NZ 01986 896644 aviationmuseum.net

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Summer in Suffolk - Summer Camps

Summer Holiday Camps Here is our

guide of some of the best holidays camps available this summer...

Available at Venues Throughout Suffolk...

INSPIRE SUFFOLK

School’s Out

Holiday Clubs in Ipswich, Woodbridge, Felixstowe, Bury St Edmunds, Hadleigh & Lowestoft.

Activities

Why not try one of InspireSuffolk’s fun-packed holiday clubs for children aged 5-13 this summer. Children spend the whole day enjoying a variety of sports, craft activities, dance* & specialist football courses* (*in some locations), which are inclusive to children of all abilities. Extended day options in Ipswich and Woodbridge, with choice from 8.30am-5.30pm from just £12 a day.

“My son has attended two Inspire Suffolk holiday programmes and each time he has thoroughly enjoyed himself and been well looked after, thank you!” www.inspiresuffolk.org.uk | 01473 353 194

Holiday Clubs in various locations. www.premier-education.com 01953 499 040

Holiday Clubs in various locations.

The school holiday clubs offer up to 5 days of fun, interactive sessions and physical activity for young people who have a weight above the healthy range and their siblings.

www.onelifesuffolk.co.uk 01473 718193

Ipswich & Surrounding area

Finborough Hall, Nr Stowmarket & Framlingham www.xploreactivitycamps.com 01449 742700

JOIN INSPIRE Join AN an Inspire SUFFOLK CLUBinIN2019 2018 Suffolk Club

Holiday Clubs in Ipswich, Woodbridge & Colchester DAY CAMPS WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ...School’s Out Activities has designed four fun-filled and action-packed day camps to cater for all ages and interests.

£35 for a Single Day or £140.00 Monday - Friday. Covering the full working day from 8am - 6pm. GET 5 DAY’S FOR THE PRICE OF 4!

www.schoolsoutactivities.co.uk | 07535 058005 Active Camps Holbrook, Nr Ipswich www.activatecamps.co.uk 01785 711 572

SCHOOL’S OUT DAY CAMPS www.acleisure.comco.uk 01284 753496

Summer school www.danceeast.co.uk 01473 295230

Sudbury & Surrounding area www.kidculturecamps.co.uk 07585 553845

Ipswich & Surrounding area www.learnplaygrow.com 07545 571082

Registered Charity Number: 1101519

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Sudbury & Surrounding area www.dellarsportscoaching. co.uk/co.uk | 07771 567 564

www.ipswichsportsclub. co.uk | 01473 251143

A range of sports, disability clubs and holiday clubs for your child!

Find out more at www.inspiresuffolk.org.uk

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Kids Play Childcare ACTIVITY DAY CAMPS Bury St Edmunds www.kidsplaychildcare.co.uk 01284 700414

Pitstop Out of School Club, Melton, Nr Woodbridge www.pitstopoutofschoolclub. onesuffolk.net | 01394 388033 The Cabin Crew, Ipswich www.thecabincrew.org.uk 01473 715151

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Childcare Vouchers Accepted

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Summer in Suffolk - Places to visit

Places to Visit Here is our

guide to some of the best places to visit with the whole family this summmer...

Anglia Indoor Karting

If you’ve got a budding Button or Hamilton in your family, then a trip to Anglia Indoor Kart Racing is just the ticket – after all, even the greatest formula one stars had to start somewhere! Whether they’re keen to practice their pose on the podium or just want a taste of life in the fast lane, indoor karting is the ideal activity for children. www.angliakarting.com

Ufford Park

Congo Rapids Adventure Golf course at Ufford Park is a wonderland of challenges and fun and a great way to keep you all entertained for a morning or afternoon. For just £15.00 per child aged 4 to 12 years old, you can get a game of adventure golf, a swim in the indoor pool and a main meal from the children’s menu. www.uffordpark.co.uk

Suffolk Owl Santuary

Suffolk Punch Trust

Go Ape

Tumbledown soft play

When enquiring young minds want to find out all about owls, Suffolk Owl Sanctuary is the place to go!

With over 90 beautiful owls and dramatic birds of prey to admire and wonder at, there’s plenty for families to enjoy - follow the Suffolk Owl Safari Trail, watch the three different flying displays daily during the summer, tour the Discovery Centre and do some colouring in the activity room and more. Plus don’t forget to visit Meerkat Kastle or the Red Squirrels in Woodland Walk, and try not to get lost in the maze! Great fun for all. www.owl-help.org.uk

The Suffolk Punch Trust is a registered charity that is dedicated to preserving the Suffolk Punch rare breed horse and educating people about the rural heritage of Suffolk. The Hollesley Bay Colony Stud, is the world’s oldest and largest Suffolk Punch stud farm. It is the perfect place to meet these magnificent horses, to find out how they shaped the landscape of East Anglia and helped to develop farming throughout the Eastern Counties. The Suffolk Punch Trust offers a great day out for the whole family to enjoy. www.suffolkpunchtrust.org

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure is a jam-packed hour of intricate crossings, wobbly bridges and a zip wire finale - guaranteed to evoke screams and laughter.

Whether you’re swinging by their side in the trees or cheering them on from below, you’ll be amazed at how much taller little monkeys walk after conquering the course.

The Tree Top Adventure courses are designed with the younger family in mind. An unforgettable experience for those over a metre tall. It really is family-fuelled fun in the great outdoors. www.goape.co.uk

Rain or shine, Stonham Barns is a great place for children to go and let off some steam, and Tumbledown is a great Indoor Soft Play Barn which is situated between the garden centre and the restaurant. Children can run, jump, climb and explore to their heart’s content. Tumbledown also benefits from having its own café which can be accessed while you’re still in full sight of the kids, offering hot & cold food and drinks including slush puppies, sausage rolls, sandwiches and a selection of cakes. www.stonhambarns.co.uk/for-thekids/tumbledown-soft-play-barn

Find out ‘All About Owls’ at the G FLYIN YS A L DISP

VERY DISCO E TR N E C OWL I SAFAR L I A R T

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

ACTIV ITY ROOM

MEER KA KAST T LE 90 OW LS BIRDS & of PREY

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*Kubz karting for ages 5-7 *Arrive & Drive for Children aged 8+ *Kids Activity Days *Children’s Happy Hour *Family karting sessions *Birthday parties

We are open 7 days a week from 9am to 10pm Give us a call to discuss your requirements and book!

Email: sales@angliakarting.com Tel:01473 240087 www.angliakarting.com Unit 12, Farthing Road Industrial Estate, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP1 5AP

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THE SUFFOLK PUNCH TRUST We breed Suffolk Horses

A fantastic family day out...

• Explore the farm • Meet our rare breed Suffolk

• Museum • Gift Shop • Outdoor & all-weather Play

• Family friendly café • Heritage Garden

• Dogs welcome!

Horses, sheep, goats, guinea pigs, cattle and more

Areas

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01394 411327

The Suffolk Punch Trust, St David’s Lane, Hollesley, Woodbridge. IP12 3JR Registered Charity Number 1100596

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A great day out with the children. Enjoy a round on Congo Rapids, a main meal from the children’s menu & a swim.

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Family packages available 1 adult, 2 children

£15 per child

(4 - 12 years old)

£45*

A MINI TARZAN * Terms & conditions apply. Food is not included for an adult.

Parents must accompany under 12’s at all times.

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Yarmouth Road | Woodbridge | Suffolk | IP12 1QW

at Thetford Forest, near Brandon

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THE MERMAID IPSWICH Yarmouth Road, Ipswich IP1 2EN www.mermaidpubipswich.co.uk

Enjoy a great family day out this summer!

Weekends at the museum Visitors of all ages can enjoy one of our exciting drop-in activities on weekends throughout the summer holidays!

Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s having a go at archery or shooting catapults with Reach the Core, joining in on a historical crime scene investigation with Dr Digby Rocks or constructing your own wooden birdbox, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got weekends covered!

Activities are free with museum entry.

Mud, bugs and baking Toddler Time Join us for Toddler Yoga, Storytime and Crafts, a Welly Walk and Music and Song Drop-in, free with entry to the museum Age: 0-5

Listen to a story, take part in crafts and activities and explore the museum, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday morning of the Summer Holidays.

Prebooking essential!

Wednesdays, 10am start

Discover more at www.eastanglianlife.org.uk

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Fun for the whole Family at Easton Farm Park this Summer Easton Farm Park has a summer of fun up its country sleeves this year.

As well as all their daily fun activities including pony rides, train rides, hug a bunny, egg collecting, tractor & trailer rides and more, they are throwing in some special events to sprinkle a little extra farm magic here and there.

DATES FOR THE DIARY Tractor Day on 14th July sees a lovely collection of vintage tractors huffing and tooting their way to the farm and then settling down for us all to look at and enjoy.

Space Day on 21st July has been put together to help celebrate the 50 year anniversary of our arrival on the moon. Find out more in our planetarium and take a selfie with the Easton Farm Park rocket!

Circus Weekend on 27th & 28th July promises a juggling act of ball, hoop and balancing skills, plus some Punch & Judy, puppets and magic to boot!

There will be Fairies on the Farm on 6th August â&#x20AC;&#x201C; explore the enchanted fairy trail, craft a magical fairy door and build a sparkly fairy den Bring Your Dog Day on 17th August is an event Easton Farm Park are hosting with the Blue Cross. Lots of fun for our four-legged friends (water stations included!)

The Bank Holiday sees their Superhero Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meet some of the real life superheroes and test your super muscles on the farm.

New for 2019...

On top of all this, the farm is extending its campsite into the field next door with lovely big pitches in the countryside under our wonderful Suffolk skies, along with a state of the art shower and loo block. What better place for a family holiday down on the farm!

For more information visit: www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk. familiesonline.co.uk

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Elmer© David McKee 2019, published by Andersen Press

ELMER’S BIG PA Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk is here! If you haven’t spotted any of the brightly coloured Elmers yet, don’t worry you have plenty of time to get out and explore; all the sculptures, large and small, will be on display until Saturday 7 September.

There are lots of different ways to get involved: Pick up a Parade Map (suggested donation £1) - this shows the locations of all the large Elmers and Learning Herds, and includes a checklist of all the large sculptures, so you can tick them off as you go.

Grab a Learning Herd Guide (suggested donation £1) - on one side a super souvenir poster with pictures of all 84 young Elmers, on the other a listing to help you track down and record as many as you can.

Play online – download the Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk app from the App Store or Google Play for just £1.99. Enter the unique 4-digit codes to unlock sculptures or herds, looking out for a range of special rewards and offers as you go, only released when certain sculptures are unlocked! Offers include 15% off tickets to see Elmer The Patchwork Elephant Show or Cinderella the Christmas Panto at Ipswich Regent Theatre.

Coffee Cat coffee shop at the Town Hall will be open everyday from 10am! Visit Elmer HQ and have a well-earned break during your trail journey.

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Visit the brand new Elmer HQ, in Gallery 2 of Ipswich Town Hall to find out more; spot a sculpture, buy your Elmer goodies and explore our kids’ corner.

Web: www.elmersbigparadesuffolk.co.uk Facebook/Twitter: @elmersuffolk19 Instagram: @stelizabethhospice Tag Us: #elmersuffolk19 #tonsoffunforeveryone #elmerslearningherd Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk is organised by St Elizabeth Hospice with public art event specialists, Wild in Art, and children’s publisher Andersen Press.

Other family events to visit or take part in include: • Marvellous Machines | Ipswich Art Gallery.

• Ipswich Music Day | 7 July | Christchurch Park.

• Summer Cinema Fun Day | 25 July | Holywells Park.

• Holywells Fun Day | 31 July | Holywells Park.

• Maritime Festival | Sat 17 & Sun 18 August | Ipswich Waterfront.

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ARADE SUFFOLK Ipswich Borough Council have sponsored two, have you found them?

Slightly smaller than your average mammoth, Phil Daniels’ Woolmer-I-Am is a beautifully detailed dedication to it full-sized source of inspiration, Wool-I-Am, who currently resides at Ipswich Museum’s Victorian Natural History Gallery, along with gorillas, lions and giraffes!

He even has his own set of tusks to protect the Buttermarket Centre throughout the trail!

Suffolk Masters, created by Emma Graham is a celebration of the work of some of the county’s finest artists including Thomas Gainsborough, John Constable and Maggi Hambling. It showcases the collection at Christchurch Mansion and Wolsey Art Gallery, home to the largest collection of Gainsboroughs and Constables outside London.

Stay for 3, get them FREE. Get up to 3 hours of free parking at Crown car park every Sunday throughout the trail.

Website: elmersbigparadesuffolk.co.uk Facebook: Elmers Big Parade Suffolk Twitter: @ElmerSuffolk19 Instagram: @StElizabethHospice #ElmerSuffolk19 #tonsoffunforeveryone

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Get active this summer with the Big Ballet Bertha dance!

Meet Big Ballet Bertha, she is one of 55 large Elmer sculptures scattered across Ipswich as part of Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk!

Bertha knows that physical activity builds confidence and social skills as well as helping to develop co-ordination and she would love you to take part in her exciting dance challenge! Visit www.movesuffolkweek.com/big-ballet-bertha to learn the dance for yourself, and do be sure to come and visit Bertha outside Endeavour House in Ipswich!

Come on…it’s your turn to MOVE IT! Tons of Fun for Everyone!

Did you know?

From 15 June - 7 September, Ipswich is hosting an even bigger and better art trail than when the pigs went wild; this time featuring 55 individually designed elephants based on the much-loved children’s character, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.

Visitors will also be able to meet the Learning Herd; 84 ‘young Elmers’, who have popped up in special locations all across town.

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Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 July Box Office 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com www.benandhollylive.com #benandhollylive

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