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Party Time...

Our special eight page pull out party feature will help provide you with a complete guide to planning a child’s birthday party.

Boosting your child’s wellbeing How to encourage your child to adopt a growth mindset.

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Welcome & Contents

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My Gorgeous Family... ) with My Son Thomas (Centre & Lily x two of his cousins William

Welcome to the latest edition of Families Suffolk Magazine. The main feature for this issue is ‘Parties’

Firstly I would like to thank my good friend Fleur Robinson for supplying the cover image for this issue, she captured this fantastic picture of her lovely children Huck & Penny who definitely look ready to party!

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Family Health & Wellbeing:

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Public Health

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Clubs & Classes

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Family Law

Within this issue there is a packed 8 page ‘Party Guide’ for you to pull out and hang onto for future reference and inspiration.

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We have some great advice about how to boost your child’s wellbeing in this issue, looking specifically at ‘being resilient’ and ways to encourage your child to adopt a growth mindset.

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Family Law Solicitor Amanda Erskine from the Ipswich based firm Barker Gotelee also shares the top questions most parents want answered by a family solicitor.

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Plus so much more... I hope you enjoy.

Stacey Phillips

Myths about Wills

18 - 19 Early Years: Amazing Mums

How much does gender matter?

21 - 23 What’s On

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Every child, including those who are vulnerable or need extra help, has a good start in life and the best opportunities to thrive, develop and achieve.

Every young person is given the support they need to achieve their full potential and ambitious, and become a confident and successful adult.

• Early Years and Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1,2, 4 and 5 national test outcomes • ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted judgements for early years settings, schools and post-16 providers • Accelerated progress for disadvantaged children • Young people progressing to higher education, including Higher Apprenticeships • Youth employment rates

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∞ All children and young people have an educational and pastoral experience that ensures they can achieve their full potential, develop resilience, and build the self-confidence and interpersonal skills needed to apply their knowledge. ∞ The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) journey for children, young people and their families is clear, transparent, understood by all, and ensures a successful transition into adulthood.

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Family Health & Wellbeing

Boosting your child’s wellbeing: Be Resilient

By Huddl Advisor Dr Hazel Harrison Huddl: Support for the parenting journey

www.huddl.uk Being resilient means bouncing back when you encounter challenges, set backs or failures. We all go through times when we struggle, so building our resilience is crucial to helping us cope.

One way to build resilience in children is to help them develop a growth mindset.

This relates to the belief that our abilities and intelligence can develop with practice, feedback and effort. At the other end of the spectrum is a fixed mindset, the belief that our intelligence is fixed and there isn’t much we can do to change it.

Children with a growth mindset are more likely to try again when they fail at something, and also to attempt to learn how they can improve.

Research into this ‘gritty’ quality and growth mindset approach shows that learning from failure is one of the crucial tools for success and resilience.

In contrast, children with a fixed mindset tend to give up when they encounter failure, believing that they just don’t have what it takes.

Here are three ways to encourage your child to adopt a growth mindset: 1. Add the word ‘yet’ Changing the way you talk about intelligence can help your child understand that learning is a process, and that our abilities and traits are not fixed from birth.

When your child claims ‘I can’t do this’ (whether they’re talking about a new hobby, their homework, or tying a shoelace), say ‘You can’t do it YET’. Adding this tiny word emphasises the learning process.

2. Practise (and fail) with others Trying new things can be scary, but it’s often less scary when you do it with others.

As a family, you might decide to try something new and celebrate your failures when it doesn’t work (the 1st, 2nd, or even 99th time!). Children can

learn a lot from hearing adults respond kindly to themselves when things don’t work out – and then from seeing them try again.

3. Find inspirational stories of success and failure With the the Winter Olympics earlier this year, it’s a great time to have conversations about how these athletes are able to achieve such elite levels of performance. Talent alone doesn’t make you an Olympian. You have to be prepared to dedicate years of training, sacrifice many things, and learn to accept – and grow from – failure to achieve these remarkable accomplishments. These conversations about inspirational people and their achievements can help reinforce the growth mindset message.

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More about Huddl Advisor Dr Hazel Harrison Dr Hazel Harrison, is a Clinical Psychologist with more than 10 years’ professional experience in both the National Health Service (NHS) and private sector. Hazel is founder of ThinkAvellana which offers a range of services designed to help individuals, families, schools and businesses to thrive using the science of psychology as the foundation.

For more information To read more from Dr Hazel Harrison about boosting your child’s wellbeing visit: www.huddl.uk.

This is a fantastic resource developed by Suffolk Mum Katie Lawson offering valuable support for the parenting journey.

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Public Health

Breastfeeding:

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Made for your baby

Guide (Honest!)

There are many benefits to breastfeeding, however, there are also plenty of myths and misconceptions about what it’s like in practice. Not everyone ends up breastfeeding and for some, it can be challenging.

A new campaign launched by Suffolk County Council’s Public Health department sets out to give an honest, upfront account from Suffolk mums who have breastfed, and what it was like for them. There is also lots of helpful advice and support available online and mothers can always speak to their midwife or health visitor if they need support. So if you are thinking about breastfeeding, or are

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www.healthysuffolk.org.uk/projects/breastfeeding-made-for-your-baby Breastfeeding is a great way to get your baby off to the best start in life. Here are just a few of the key benefits: ∞ It is tailor-made for your baby ∞ Great for bonding – skin to skin contact ∞ Inexpensive ∞ Changes with your baby’s growing needs ∞ Babies are not allergic to it

∞ Easy for your baby to digest and is made of only natural ingredients that can help fight infection

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to lose their ‘baby weight’

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down extra fat reserves and these are used when you breastfeed.

Breastfeeding is not permitted in public Breastfeeding makes your boobs saggy

Breastfeeding makes your nipples sore

It is pregnancy hormones Myth If you get the right support that change your body, and with positioning and nothing will ever be quite the same attachment, breastfeeding should again, whether you breastfeed or not. not make your nipples sore. If you are experiencing soreness, contact your midwife or health visitor for advice.

Myth

Fact Yes, the longer you breastfeed, the less likely you are to develop breast or ovarian cancers.

Breastfeeding is cheaper than formula feeding, saving around £100 per month on the leading brand!

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Breastfeeding – facts and myths

Breastfeeding reduces breast and ovarian cancers.

∞ Promotes optimal brain development

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Breastfeeding is free. Formula feeding does not stop at the cost of the formula and bottles, but the production of plastic, pollution of the environment and the methane produced by all those cows! Buying bottles, teats, sterilisers and formula can cost £100 a month on the leading brand.

Breastfed babies cry more Myth All babies cry, it’s how they communicate, but they give lots of feeding cues before they do, which you will learn to spot.

Formula fed babies are likely to have more infections

Myth Yes, breastfeeding is allowed in public and if someone complains they are at fault not the mother who is breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding is good for the country!

Fact In the general population,

if the percentage of women who breastfed for at least four months increased from 7% to Fact Formula milk does not contain antibodies which help prevent 45%, the NHS would save £11 million per year from a infections such as gastroenteritis, middle ear infections and pneumonia. reduction in the common infant conditions described.

Similarly, the same increase could

Breastfeeding reduces result in NHS savings of around the chances of your baby £21 million related to breast cancer developing eczema and asthma alone over the course of a first-time mothers’ lifetime.

Fact Yes, formula fed babies are

twice as likely to develop eczema and asthma.

Formula fed babies have smellier nappies Fact Breastfed baby poo tends to

be runny and yellow, with a sweet smell. Formula fed baby poo is firmer and less sweet smelling because there are more waste products.

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Clubs & Classes

Make the water a safe and happy environment Give your baby a truly valuable life skill.

By Claire Bailey. Owner of Puddle Ducks South Suffolk

Did you know that the majority of childhood drownings occur in water the child could have stood up in; and recent UK statistics show a high proportion occur in garden ponds or around the home, with the 0-4 age group being particularly vulnerable. If these children had had some experience or awareness of water, would the result have been different?

Our classes at Puddle Ducks teach children to be safe in water by showing them key life-saving skills in a fun way, appropriate to the age of the children.

It’s never too early to introduce your baby to the joys of being in the water, as long as you do it in a loving, caring and safety-conscious manner. Your child will learn to not only enjoy, but also respect water and this has to be one of the most important gifts you can give your child.

Our teachers adapt every activity to suit each child. Our baby-led swimming approach ensures that your child’s needs are expertly fulfilled never forcing development, but rather nurturing it to ensure a positive experience and love of swimming.

Puddle Ducks swimming top tips to BE SAFE: • Be prepared

• Safety

• Attitude

If you are planning on joining a class, do your research first; is the teacher qualified, how big are the classes and are the children grouped by ability and age?

NHS guidelines state that injections are not required before a baby can go swimming.

Watch your baby at all times! Try not to carry your baby down the steps, if you slipped there is a high chance you’d hit baby’s head.

Instead lay your baby on a towel or changing mat (head away from the water) and sit next to them with your feet in the water, lift your baby and lower gently into the water until your shoulders are under the water.

Come with the right attitude, it can be a wonderful time of one-toone attention, skin and eye contact that will instil a love of water for the rest of your child’s life; but only if you are relaxed.

• Equipment Top of the list is a re-usable, washable or disposable swim nappy that’s a good fit around the waist and the legs; a leaking nappy can cause a pool to be closed.

Other essentials for your baby are a towel or robe and a hat for the journey home.

• Pool area Slipping on wet surfaces by the pool is just as dangerous as the water itself so teach children to walk not run.

Keep swimming pool areas free from tripping hazards.

• Temperature Find a pool that is heated to over 30°C for babies less than six months. Remember babies don’t shiver and can get cold quickly, look for other signs i.e. lips going slightly blue or if they are getting distressed.

• Enjoy and happy swimming!

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Barker Gotelee legal Advice: Family Law

Top questions most parents want answered by a family solicitor.

Amanda Erskine has been a qualified family solicitor for 6 years, having trained with Barker Gotelee and stayed with the firm on qualification.

She answers some of the most common questions asked by separated parents.

should be seen as a completely separate entity and one which should be allowed to continue even if the parents are no longer together in the same family unit.

What is the difference between access, custody and shared parenting?

A biological mother will automatically have PR for any child to whom she gives birth. A biological father will have PR if he was married to the biological mother either when the child was born or subsequently, or he is named on the child’s birth certificate as the father and the child was born after 1 December 2003.

Many separated parents still use terminology such as granting access to children or retaining custody of a child. However, these terms are outdated concepts within the legal world in England and Wales.

When discussing arrangements for children most family solicitors now refer to “Shared Parenting” or a “Co-Parenting Plan”. The idea is to encourage parents to work out the most practical arrangements that will ensure a child spends quality time with each parent.

It is important that, regardless of how each parent feels about their relationship with the other, the parent-child relationship

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What is parental responsibility and how do I get it?

Parental responsibility (PR) is the bundle of legal rights that parents can have towards their child. These include the right to make decisions about a child’s upbringing, health and wellbeing.

Although having PR gives a parent certain rights, there’s an obligation to exercise those rights in the best interests of the child.

In all other situations, a parent will not have automatic PR for a child but there are a number of ways in which PR can be obtained.

Does a shared care arrangement mean I am guaranteed to see my child for half the week/month/year?

The short answer is no. A shared care arrangement or shared parenting plan means that both parents play an active role in bringing up their children despite no longer being together as a couple. Shared care allows a child to spend quality time with each parent in a safe and loving environment. There is no set formula or typical arrangement as every plan/arrangement should be based around the specific needs of the child.

Having a shared plan does not automatically mean the child’s time will be divided equally between the parents but having a shared care arrangement allows for more flexibility with the arrangements compared with a court order.

Can I take my child abroad without needing the other parent’s consent?

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A common misconception among separated parents is that either parent can take their child abroad on holiday for up to a month without the other’s permission. For the majority of parents who have been able to negotiate a shared care arrangement for their child without the use of the court this is not the case.

If the parents do not have a court order and one wants to take the child abroad for a holiday, they will need the consent of every adult who has parental responsibility for the child. The most important factor to consider in these circumstances is whether the holiday is in the children’s best interests. The answer will usually be yes as the children will experience a different culture and spend extended quality time with one parent or with extended family who may live abroad, whilst the parent staying behind can have an extended rest.

A slightly different situation exists for parents who have been through court. If parents already have a court order in place regulating the arrangements for the child (known as a Child Arrangements Order), the order usually records which parent the child will live with. That parent will be allowed to take the child out of the jurisdiction of England and Wales for up to a month without the other parent’s consent.

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Party Guide

May / June 2018 Whether you are a seasoned pro at organising children’s parties or need a little extra help, our party guide will hopefully be a great source of information for you to pull out and keep for future reference and inspiration! familiesonline.co.uk

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Families Suffolk Party Guide

Party P lanning

Suffolk mum, children’s entertainer and professional Face Painter Sammy Moroney owner of ShoeEnts gives her TOP TIPS and advice for planning children’s parties...

My first piece of advice is plan well in advance. You can never be too organised! The party date will soon creep up on you, so around 3-6 months before you want to start thinking about setting a date.

Select & book a venue for your chosen date & times. When booking bear in mind you will need at least 1 hour before & after for setting up and packing down. The halls get snapped up fast especially in the spring/summer months. Look into village halls they are spacious and reasonably priced for hire. Of course there is also the options of home/garden parties or play centres.

Decide if you are having a themed party or not. Some examples of themes are: ∞ superheroes ∞ princesses ∞ pirates ∞ character theme/favourite tv/film.

Entertainment: if booking a children’s entertainer/ facepainter/discos/bouncy castles/soft play, book well in advance around the time you book venue, most take deposits.

Invitations: decide who you want to attend the party.

You will want to give these out about 6 weeks before your party date.

Party decorations/party bits: buy as you go along in coming months this will save you money in the long run especially on the lead up to the party with having to buy presents etc as well. You also want to decide if you are going to do lunch boxes/hot food/buffet spread.

Party bags or sweet cones are the most common things to hand out at the end of party. You can buy most bits for these online or in locals shops. Cupcakes/cake pops or biscuits are also a hit.

Cake options: having one made? Look into cake makers and book in early. Shop bought, or homemade.

1-2 weeks before the party date check to make sure who can make the party before you buy food/drink etc. Don’t forget that tea/coffee & sugar for the grown ups! Check in with venue, entertainment & cake makers to make sure all is still ok.

Party games/prizes: if not having a children’s entertainer look into party games you can play to keep them occupied and remember to get prizes for the winners.

Night before party prep as much food as you can, this will make life less stressful on the morning of the party.

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How to theme a party...

Choosing a party theme can sometimes be challenging, especially if a child is only interested in video games. Don’t despair – there is a theme for absolutely anything. Sarah-Marie Underhay, Mum of 2 and owner of Duck in Boots in Sudbury offers some very valuable advice...

The easiest way to portray your theme is with a craft party. Craft parties are great for all ages, male and female, and can generate some fantastic keepsakes and something unique for the party bags!

What do they like?

Dinosaurs or unicorns are easy to plan, but perhaps they just have a favourite colour or food. If someone loves pizza, go Italian in style from the buffet to your colours; crafts could include gondolas, towers and collage pizzas.

Can’t get them off their Xbox?

How about making controllers from clay or water beads? Use green and black for a retro feel, or white and green in line with modern machines.

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Simplicity is key. If you get the basic scene right, you don’t have to go overboard.

Little touches work just as well, from shaped sandwiches to coloured toppings. Take “she’s gonna pop” or “movies” as an example – popcorn sets these themes off to perfection but are subtle and inexpensive. Unicorns only need sparkle and colour - mermaids just greens, blues and purples, to set the scene.

Still struggling?

Then go with the season: spring – erupt with colour; summer parties with strawberries and cream; autumn – rustic colours and bobbing for apples; winter – Nordic and spiced fruit.

Think outside the box – themed parties are only limited by your imagination!

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Get ready for a Birthday Party with a difference Birthday parties at the Museum of East Anglian Life are action packed and full of fun! Led by the Museum’s friendly staff, their birthday parties can be tailored to suit the age and needs of your child.

The parties start with a treasure hunt within the stunning grounds of the museum’s 75 acre site, before taking a walk down to meet the museum’s friendly animals. Then choose from a selection of activities including pond dipping, a bug hunt, traditional games, arts and crafts, traditional printing and Suffolk rusks and butter making.

Parties last two hours, with 30 minutes for a party lunch provided by their on site café, The Osier.

“Wow oh wow what a fantastic time was had by all. The party organiser is so engaging with the children of all ages. So welcoming. If you are looking for a children’s birthday party then look no further. I will be re-booking.”

For more details on booking a party visit:

www.eastanglianlife.org.uk or contact the museum on: enquiries@eastanglianlife.org.uk.

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Families Suffolk Party Guide Animal Encounters Baylham House Farm 01473 830264 www.baylham-house-farm.co.uk

Easton Farm Park 01728 746475 www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk Hillfarm Equestrian Centre 01473 780406 www.hillfarmec.co.uk Hollow Trees Farm 01449 741247 www.hollowtrees.co.uk

Arts & Crafts

Bouncy Castles

Crafty Coffee 01394 270224 www.craftycoffee.info

Cake Supreme, Ipswich 01473 257206 www.facebook.com/ cakesupremeipswich

Creative ‘N’ Craft 07970 667858 www.facebook.com/ creativencraft

Moo Moo Cakes, Sudbury 07400 967799 www.moomoocakes.co.uk

Duck in Boots Offering parties & classes for everyone. Kids and adult’s birthdays, hen parties, evenings with friends, Christmas parties and baby showers.

Airborne Inflatables 01473 431685 www.airborne-inflatables.co.uk

01787 882891 www.duckinboots.co.uk

Cornard Bouncy Castles 07399 546091 www.cornardbouncycastles. co.uk

Little Squigglers 01473 517404 www.littlesquigglers.co.uk/ ipswich-and-east-suffolk

D&D Bouncy Castles 01449 774889 www.stowmarketbouncy castlehire.talktalk.net

NR Exotics 07717 372150 www.nrexotics.co.uk

Needham Market Post Office 01449 722740 www.needhammarket postoffice.co.uk/

Garden Games Hire, Essex 01206 580136 www.gardengameshireuk.com

Suffolk Pony Parties & Events 01473 487 988 www.suffolkponyparties.co.uk

Pennikkity Pots 01473 517404 www.pennikkitypots.co.uk

Gladwell Entertainments 07786 065430 www.gladwellentertainments. co.uk

Valley Farm 01728 746916 www.valleyfarmonline.co.uk

Starglazing Ceramics 07706 040441 www.starglazingceramics.co.uk

MBA Inflatables 01473 314003 www.mbainflatables.co.uk

Jimmy’s Farm 01473 604 206 www.jimmysfarm.com Kimmy’s Mobile Petting Zoo info@kimmyszoo.co.uk www.kimmyszoo.co.uk

Active / sport Anglian Indoor Karting 01473 240087 www.angliakarting.com

Ipswich Fit 01473 433655. www.ipswichfit.co.uk

South Suffolk Leisure 01787 373132 www.ssleisure.co.uk Sparrowhawk Leisure E: info@sparrowhawkleisure.com

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Sweet Sugar Memories 07736 580421 www.facebook.com/ sweetsugarmemoriesevents

The Outrageous Cake Company, Ipswich 01473 786687 www.theoutrageouscake company.co.uk

character / Costume A Fairytale Fantasia - Parties and Events 07980 095847 www.afairytalefantasia.co.uk

AtTrill Productions

Glass & Craft, Kersey Mill, Nr Hadleigh

Inspire Suffolk 01473 353 194 www.inspiresuffolk.org.uk

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Sugar Bees, Sudbury 01787 311425 www.sugarbees.co.uk

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Dellar Sports Coaching 01473 240087 dellarsportscoaching.co.uk

Maxim Sports Coaching 07973 950276

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“My daughter had her 7th birthday party on 17th December at Glass and Craft, Kersey Mill. All I can say is was amazing!! The whole party from start to finish was fantastic, well organised and nothing was too much trouble. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The children all stuffed a lovely teddy from a great choice of bears for boys and girls and then painted a glass which had the design of the birthday girl’s choice and each child’s name on the glass. Again nothing was too much trouble as the two boys, both of different ages, were able to have different designs suitable to them.

Thank you for a lovely party, we will be back again soon”. www.glassandcraft.co.uk | 01473 517404

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Michelle Attrill has been working with children and adults who are Deaf/hearing impaired for 20 years. Attrill Productions provides specialist services to children with sensory impairments. The Birthday Bunny is the perfect entertainer for your child’s party. She plays lots of traditional bunny themed games in your home, garden or other venue encouraging the development of social skills with music and singing.

Ideal for pre-school children with age appropriate prizes.

Call Michelle on: 07770 974971

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Families Suffolk Party Guide Children’s Entertainers

Indoor soft play Partyman World of play, Ipswich

Science

07928 079243 www.abracadavid.co.uk

Kinetic 01284 277122 www.kineticscience.co.uk

Magic Iain 07980 183168 www.magiciain.com

Mad Science 0203 031 6900 www.east.madscience.org

Mr Bean Entertainments 01473 737173

Science Crazy 07940 711 982 www.sciencecrazy.co.uk

David J. Marks (Abra Ca David)

www.mrbeanentertainments.co.uk

One Wish Entertainment 07983 338203 www.onewishentertainment.co.uk

Steff and Nonsense Children’s Entertainment 01394 461402 www.steffandnonsense.co.uk

cookery Cherry Cookery Kitchen 01986 895 001 www.cherrycookerykitchen.co.uk

The Cooking Club 01473 822207 www.the-cooking-club.co.uk

Disco’s Awesome Abi’s Disco 07568 517719 www.awesomeabisdisco.co.uk Mr G’s Disco 01284 700954 / 07446 159636 www.mrgsdisco.co.uk The Party Starters 01379 688 329 www.thepartystarters.co.uk

Face Painters Bridget’s Face Painting and Party Bags 07547 738129 www.facebook.com/bridgets facepaintingandpartybags Dotty Doodle Face Painting 07545 006041 www.facebook.com/ Dottydoodlebeauty Shoe Ents Face painter 07340 813462 www.facebook.com/shoe.ents

Partyman World Ipswich creates uniquely unforgettable children’s parties – whether you are 1 or 101 years, a Partyman party is awaiting you and your guests! Offering a variety of parties to please all children - from Arts & Crafts or Make a Bear parties for the creative children, to Foam Dart or Standard parties for children with bundles of energy to burn. You can even hire the entire venue! Their party packages mean there’s even less for the parents to worry about with food, drink, invitations, thank you cards, a party pod, party host and 2 hours of play and fun all included. The dreams start here, your adventures are endless! With venues in Ipswich and across the UK, Partyman World creates an atmosphere that matches the excitement of the children, creating memories that will last a long while (if not forever)! www.partymanworld.co.uk | 01473 255000

Curve Motion, Bury 0845 463 2324 www.curvemotion.com

Play 2Day, Ipswich 01473 611333 www.play2day.biz

Billy Beez, Ipswich 01473 597778 www.billybeezuk.com

Playworld, Stowmarket 01449 674980 www.everyoneactive.com

Birch Farm, Hintlesham 01473 652152 www.birchfarm.co.uk

Rainbow Fun, Sudbury 01787 311343 www.rainbowfunsudbury.com

Little Kingfishers, Sudbury 01473 597778 www.ssleisure.co.uk/littlekingfishers

Tumble Town Adventure Play 01943 870189 www.tumbletownadventureplay.

co.uk.

Music / Theatre

Pamper parties

Abracadabra Music & Movement Groups 01473 828490 www.suffolkkidsparties.co.uk

Honey Bee Therapy 07939225872 www.honeybeetherapy.co.uk

Band Academy www.bandacademyuk.com Jo Jingles 07732 544548 www.jojingles.com/ipswich

My Pampering www.mypampering.co.uk Suffolk Pamper Parties www.pamperpartiesinsuffolk. blogspot.co.uk

Pre-school

Moo Music 07944 033723 www.moo-music.co.uk/ areas/sdnm

Ipswich Baby & Sensory 07825 350780 www.babysensory.com/en/ ClassDetails/ipswich

The Children’s Theatre Co. 01473 725822 www.thectc.co.uk/parties

Toddle Talk 07748 914 370 www.toddletalk.info

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Swimming / Pool Parties

Crown Pools 01473 433655 www.ipswichfit.co.uk/crownpools Felixstowe Leisure Centre 01394 694600 www.placesforpeopleleisure. orgpools Mid-Suffolk Leisure Centre 01449 674980 www.everyoneactive.com

Sailfish

Bradgate Elton Park Ipswich IP2 0DG We offer:

Small group swimming lessons

for all ages & abilities Parent & child sessions

Expectant mother's swim fit Private lessons (Adult & Children)

Snorkelling & Rookie Lifeguard

Fitness sessions for advanced swimmers Swimming parties including food & themes

Bradgate Pool can also be hired out

privately or for pamper days Contact Rebecca 07805 578548 E: info@bradgatepool.co.uk

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Sailfish offer pool parties for up to 12 children in a beautiful private setting.

Parties cost £200 & includes 1 hour in the pool with instructors playing games and having fun, followed by a two course party tea served with hot/cold options available.

Themed options also available.

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We also have a pottery studio and gorgeous locally handmade products www.duckinboots.co.uk 01787 882891

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Good Party Etiquette?

Is there such a thing?

By Andrew Campbell

Whether you are throwing a party for your child or sending them off to their friend’s birthday celebration, finding your way around the do’s and don’ts of children’s birthday parties has become akin to navigating a war zone.

Here we tackle a few of the thorny issues that seem to crop up every year.

Who gets Invited?

Your child has already been to three parties this year where the entire class was invited.

But the thought of 30 small people bouncing off walls makes you break out in sweat.

Remember “entire class” parties are your choice – you don’t have to give them just to keep other parents happy. The reality is that children WILL be happy with a small gathering so long as it feels special to them. Give invites to just their best friends and family and you’ll find the whole experience a whole lot easier.

Be Subtle about Invitations Who is and isn’t invited to a party is guaranteed to cause playground ructions, so be tactful. Unless you’re inviting the whole class, don’t start handing invitations out as the kids are lining up to go into school; you may end up being called in by the teacher who spent the first class consoling those not on the list.

Be Sure to RSVP Planning a children’s party is stressful enough without having to chase people who haven’t replied. Replying promptly will earn you lots of gold stars with the party child’s parents, so just do it.

And whatever you do, do NOT turn up on the day without RSVPing.

Check Before you Take Siblings Don’t assume no one will mind if a younger or older sibling tags along. When the entertainer has a strict limit on

numbers and the party parents have worked out exactly how many fairy cakes they need, added extras can cause a real headache. So make sure you check beforehand.

Presents DEFINITELY Required As adults we may think that when it comes to parties, presence is better than presents. But as far as kids are concerned, it’s all about the gifts. Yes, we know the birthday girl doesn’t NEED another cheap and nasty Disney figurine that’ll last about 10 minutes, but turn up empty-handed at your peril.

Party Bags – really?

All kids love to leave events with mementoes but if you really don’t fancy party bags, then why not have a piñata instead? Buy some cute but cheap paper bags, and then the children can stuff them with whatever they grabbed from the piñata themselves.

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Thank-you Notes?

This is obviously a personal choice but it’s a nice thing to do with your child once the chaos of their birthday has faded. Taking some quiet time to remember what gifts your child received and who came to the party can be a really fun activity and assures your child doesn’t take the whole experience for granted.

Give a Contact Number Before you hotfoot it out of the door, make sure the party host has your contact number. If your child starts throwing up over their playmates and you’re incommunicado then you can bet they won’t be invited next year.

And if you’re the host, make sure you get phone details from all parents or you may be stuck with overwrought Olivia for a LOT longer than you bargained for.

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Private Client Legal Advice from Barker Gotelee

Myths about Wills There are many misconceptions about making a Will, most of which put people off making Wills in the first place Lindsey Sharples, a Solicitor at Barker Gotelee, says: “making a Will need not be a complicated, stressful or daunting process. Most of my clients remark that making a Will was not as bad as they were expecting and express relief at having set out their wishes very clearly in writing”.

It may surprise you to know that all of the following statements are false: A homemade Will kit is good enough.

In many cases homemade Will kits create more problems than they solve; this is good for lawyers but not so good for your beneficiaries. Making a Will need not be expensive but it is important to instruct someone who is legally qualified to draft your Will.

I don’t need to make a Will because I am married so my husband/wife will receive my entire estate when I die anyway.

This is not necessarily true and depends on your net worth when you die; if you have children and die intestate (without a valid Will) your husband/wife will inherit a certain value in your estate outright but only an interest in half of the remainder. This means that your husband/ wife will not automatically receive your entire estate outright as you may intend.

I have a common law spouse so everything will automatically go to her Many people wrongly assume that living with a partner for several years creates a common law marriage; this is not true. If an unmarried person dies intestate then

the intestacy rules dictate who inherits their estate.

If you are not married but have children, then the rules of intestacy mean that your estate would be divided equally between your children, to the exclusion of your partner.

Getting married/ remarried/divorced won’t affect my Will.

When you get married, any previous Wills you have written become invalid, unless your Will refers to your forthcoming marriage. If you are engaged to be married you do not need to wait until you get married to make Wills; you can make Wills now and decide whether they come into effect straightaway and remain valid despite your marriage or whether they only come into effect once you are married.

Your Will is not invalidated on divorce but any benefit that your ex-husband/ex-wife would have received from your Will would be passed onto other beneficiaries.

If you are in the process of getting divorced then I recommend you review any existing Will or put a new Will in place dealing with your new situation.

Get in Touch

I don’t need to make a Will because my estate is not very big.

At Barker Gotelee we recognise that many reasons may put people off making, or reviewing a Will. We are here to make the process as easy and cost effective as possible for you so why not get in touch.

Wills do more than distribute assets after your death. They can also be used to distribute sentimental items to specific people or designate guardians or trustees for minor children.

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Peace of mind for your family across the generations Whether you have a young family or are enjoying spending time with your grandchildren, at Barker Gotelee Solicitors, we’re here to help you plan a happy and secure future for you and your loved ones.

Our friendly, approachable and experienced team can offer a wide range of services, including advice about:

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For your life, land and business, we’re here to help.

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Early Years: amazing mums

Becoming a Mum again 10 years on

That Moment...

Families Suffolk have been speaking to Katherine Vince, Suffolk Mum and founder of Ipswich and Colchester Sling Library about what motivated her to set up this valuable service. Here is what she had to say...

Suffolk Mum and Business Woman Erin Freeman shares with Familes Suffolk her very honest account of becoming a new mum again.

Nearing 40 the last thing I thought I would be is pregnant! But low and behold I was!!!

I already had a 10 year old, I wasn’t sure if I would be able to cope with having a baby in the house again. So many thoughts went through my head, it took me the full nine months of my pregnancy to even feel like the pregnancy was real. In so many ways having a baby 10 years after my first was like being a first time mum.

The biggest shock to me was how much had changed in 10 years! From Hypnobirthing to baby swim classes, baby sensory and so much more. There really is so much more available to parents than there was 10 years ago. It has been enjoyable getting to experience the changes, and I am very grateful for the amount of support that is out there now for new mums (whether it is your first time, second or third).

I suffer from depression, in fact I was working hard at recovering from a breakdown when I found out I was pregnant. For me postnatal depression (PND) is a reality, it is a daily battle to keep on top of my mental health. I speak about it in this article because it is important for mum’s to know that it happens and there nothing to be ashamed of. Support is out there with PANDAS, Suffolk Mind. If you are struggling with PND, reach out to them, reach out to a friend, family member or me.

Having such an age gap between my children is actually pretty amazing. My oldest is such a great little helper and loves his little brother. The best thing about the age gap is my oldest is old enough to understand that the baby needs my attention. The boys have such an amazing bond, and I can only put it down to the fact that when I was pregnant my son spoke to the baby all the time.

During my first pregnancy I only had the antenatal classes offered by the NHS, this time around I wanted to be as prepared as possible so I took 1:1 Hypno-birthing classes with the amazing Vicky from Inner Calm Birth. It was so beneficial to my husband as well, even though we had both been through the whole giving birth experience we were both very rusty! I felt totally empowered after completing the hypno-birthing classes and they also help me bond with the baby and start to accept that I was actually pregnant again. I highly recommend taking a hypno-birthing class.

I could not imagine our family without our latest addition.

Balancing my business and family life has become a little trickier, but I am excited to get stuck back in.

My first experiences of carrying my babies were like many with an older style Baby Bjorn, and sadly like many I didn’t carry for long.

With my third baby the need for a carrier was magnified due to having a toddler to care for and a baby that did not want to be put down! Luckily for me I had a good friend in a similar situation who lent me her Close Caboo which was a life saver, with this carrier I could wear my baby securely which made him much more settled and I could still play with my toddler.

Having my eyes opened to the fact that not all carriers were the same meant I found a local Sling Library and tried a few other options, Woven wraps soon became my obsession!

In 2013 I started my own Sling Library through my love of carrying and desire to create an inviting space for new mums and dads to come and begin their journey. We now have four meets a month in Colchester and Ipswich, run regular workshops and

offer one to one home consultations all with the help of my amazing team of fully trained volunteers.

With around 200 carriers comprising of many different styles we are sure that we can find one to suit everyone, as we have found over the years there really isn’t one carrier that fits all.

My advice for new parent and parents to be when it comes to carriers would be to do some research and where possible attend a Sling Library to try a few options, as buying a carrier can be a costly investment so you really do want to find the best one for you and your baby.

My favourite part of running the Sling Library meets is when a parent tries a carrier with their new baby and have ‘that moment’ the one when they realise it is possible to carry their baby and have that hands-free feeling, whether they want to hang the washing out, walk the dog or just make a cup of tea! It really is a special moment.

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Family Social

How Much Does Gender Matter?

By Dr Lucy Maddox

We are expert at training our children to be boys and girls.

In fact, we’d have to work hard to get better at this!

From the moment a baby is conceived, its sex is determined and it will be exposed to an entirely different menu of hormonal influences, both in utero and beyond.

It’s the balance of different hormones - androgens (male hormones) and oestrogens and progesterones (female hormones) - which result in the differentiation of physical characteristics and genitalia between boys and girls.

Some people also use these sex differences to explain differences in behaviour. However, research suggests that the impact of sex differences on behaviour is massively exaggerated. Whilst it is tempting to attribute differences in behaviour between girls and boys to their biology, there is not good evidence to back this up. Christia Spears Brown, Professor at the University of Kentucky, studies sex differences. She says “Of course, behavioural differences do exist. Boys, as infants, are a little more active and a little more impulsive than girls and throw a ball with greater velocity and power. In childhood, boys have better body image than girls, and more confidence in their maths ability (although they don’t differ in actual maths ability).

However, these differences may well be due to socialisation - to boys being encouraged to practise ball-throwing more and to girls picking up a message that “girls aren’t good at maths.”

behave in different ways depending on their biological sex. From birth, children are surrounded by messages from advertising, film and television and clothes and toys. There may well be differences in the way boys and girls behave, but they are often very likely to be influenced by what they have experienced as they grow.

Recognition of biological sex happens early. Even by the age of 1 year, children begin to have the ability to distinguish between male and female faces if there are gender-related cues. By age 3, girls and boys have a sense of their own gender identity. Between 3 and 6 years old, children develop the idea of gender constancy - the idea that someone’s biological sex doesn’t change and that you can’t be both a girl and a boy.

If there aren’t major behavioural differences between boys and girls, then why do we think there are?

Stereotypes about gender also form early: ideas about expected clothes, play and behaviour are already around before children reach age 6 years. One study showed boys tending to prefer assertive character traits and girls tending to value affiliative traits which enhance the ability to get on with others.

We all have a natural tendency to see things that back up our existing beliefs: a confirmation bias. This makes it easy for us to see differences as related to biological sex, when they might just be individual differences in personality.

The effects of these roots, laid down so very early on, probably in the messages boys and girls have been given, arguably manifest in typical adult male and female styles of interaction at work and in relationships.

Importantly, society tends to train children from a very early age to

It’s well worth thinking about our own ideas about gender, the scripts we

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have been given by our families and by society around us about what is “boy behaviour” and “girl behaviour.” If we can hold up our inherited beliefs to the light then there is some hope of us being able to challenge or champion them, to allow for curiosity about other cultures, families and ways of being. This might also create more space for our children to be able to do, say, feel and be what they are, whatever their biology.

What can we do to help free children from gender constraints?

Professor Spears Brown thinks that there are three main things: Make gender less relevant to everyday life, (e.g. no need to say “hello boys and girls” - just say “hello everyone”).

Correct children and other adults when they fall into the trap of gender stereotypes, (e.g. how often do we praise girls for looking nice and praise boys for being strong?)

Focus on buying children toys that foster the traits we want to encourage, rather than buying toys that are supposed to be for a particular sex.

For more on gender and other child development topics, Dr Lucy Maddox’s book “Blueprint: How Our Childhood Makes Us Who We Are” is available from Amazon at £14.99.

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What’s On

What’s on:

Sat 26th - Sun 27th May

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Tue 8th - Fri 18th May

Orla’s Moon And Orla and the Sun Suffolk Libraries - Various Suffolk based theatre company Wonderful Beast are bringing two of their popular shows to seven of the county’s libraries in May. Each show lasts about an hour with a ten-minute pre-show, a 30-minute show and 20 minutes free play afterwards. As places are limited to 25 children per performance, the free tickets must be reserved in advance at the library.

FREE www.suffolklibraries.co.uk

Sunday 20th May Felixstowe Kite, Craft, Kids and Car Festival Felixstowe International College A one day festival for all the family to have a good time and raise funds for the Rotary Club of Felixstowe Landguard.

There will be professional Kite Flyers demonstrating their skills the whole day.

A Craft Fair with over 75 stalls.

Various food and drink providers.

A range of Children’s Rides, Amusements and Novelties.

Classic and Vintage Cars.

Local Bands and Clubs will be performing at various times during the day. £5 per adult, £2 per child or £15.00 for a family ticket (2 adults & 3+ children)

Sat 19th May The Hadleigh Show Holbecks Park, Hadleigh Over 160 trade stands will be showcasing their businesses including 42 local producers in the Food Hall and local caterers offering a wide range of tasty food and snacks to suit all the family.

Various Prices - Please see website for more information. www.hadleighshow.co.uk

Leestock Festival Melford Hall, Long Meford LeeStock is a non-profit Music Festival based in Suffolk, held in memory of local musician Lee Dunford with all proceeds donated to the Willow Foundation. Headline acts include Feeder and Reef.

Various Prices - Please see website for more information. www.leestock.org

Sun 27th May RSPCA Family Fun Day Martlesham Animal Centre There will be lots going on at the Family Fun Day including; food stalls, a bouncy castle, BBQ, local charity stands, a dog agility course, & our very own Doggy Olympics. £1 Minimum Donation www.ipswich-rspca.org.uk/events

Mon 28th May TEDDY BEAR BOAT RIDES The Granary, Sudbury This event is held annually at The Granary Tea Room in Sudbury.

They offer free boat trips for young children (under 12 years old) and their teddy bears when accompanied by a fare paying adult.

Adult £5, Child £3, Dogs £1. www.riverstourtrust.org

Mon 28th May - Fri 1st June Gruesome Goings On Framlingham Castle Ghastly gallows, horrific hangmen and terrifying torture – travel back in time and discover the painful punishments your history teacher’s too timid to tell you!

From the A-Z of torture to who’s top of the chops, get gruesome at Framlingham this half term.

Various Prices - Please see website for more information. www.english-heritage.org.uk/ framlingham

Tue 29th May Flatford Nature Day Flatford Mill Nature-based outdoor activities being run by local organisations including National Trust, Field Studies Council and RSPB. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/flatford

Tue 29th - Wed 30th May Children’s Festival Stonham Barns A fantastic Children’s Festival is being held for two days during the May half term week. The ticket gives children a packed day of fun and creative workshop participation including a silent disco, puppet making, theatre, sports, music, art, circus skills and dance classes. An inflatable world will keep all ages busy with inflatable games and bouncing fun.

Children (3-15): £10 per day.

Accompanyiing Adults / Over 16’s and Under 3’s : FREE www.stonhambarns.co.uk

SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN for children aged 5-14 years

Visit wolseytheatre.co.uk for a complete listing of our family shows!

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What’s On Wed 30th - Thu 31st May

The Suffolk Show Suffolk Showground, Ipswich The show is the largest two-day visitor experience in the county.

Various Prices - Please see website for more information. www.suffolkshow.co.uk

Peppa Pig’s Adventure The Ipswich Regent Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe.

Various Prices - Please see website for more information. www.ipswichregent.com

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd June

Foxfest Foxhall Stadium, Ipswich.

In aid of Fresh Start - New Beginnings.

The Saturday night will kick off at 6.30pm with live music, a truck light show, and food and drink untill 11.30pm. Then open’s at 10am on the Sunday for the truck and car show with entertainment for the kids including bouncy castles, go karts, Punch and Judy and more. £2 per adult. Under 16’s FREE www.fsnb.org.uk/events/ foxfest-2018

Sat 9th June The Rendlesham Show Jubilee Park, Rendlesham Theme of show: Magic, Myths and Legends. With plenty to see or do Inc. Classic Cars, Anglo Saxon ship & re enactors, Model Helicopters/ Drones, Time Bubble Machine, Petting Farm, Circus Skills, Garden Show, and Fun Dog Show (small fees apply for dog show entry).

FREE

Sun 10th June

Pottery for Kids Sudbury Pottery, Stour Valley Business Centre This interactive pottery lesson for kids will consist of an hour long session, during which they will be shown how to hand build something unique with clay. £8 per child (Inc. All materials) www.sudburypotteryclass.co.uk

Sat 2nd June Kids’ Fun Run for Daisy & DIPG Dedham Vale Vineyard A one mile fun run through the vines for children aged 4 - 14 to raise money for Funding Neuro and research into a cure for DIPG Brain Cancer.

Entry is a £5 donation www.dedhamvalevineyard.com

Open Farm Sunday Various Locations Hundreds of farms all over the country will open their gates for LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2018. As the farming industry’s annual open day, it offers a fantastic chance for people to discover real farming first hand. To see the Suffolk farms participating visit: farmsunday.org

Sat 16th - Sun 17th June

Great Yarmouth Airshow The Golden Mile, Great Yarmouth The first ever Great Yarmouth Air Show will take place on Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 June.

Stalls and exhibitions opening from 10.30am and flying displays taking place from 1pm to 5pm.

FREE

Sat 16th June

Extreme Ninja Assault Ipswich Rugby Club In aid of St Elizabeth Hospice This event will test your nerve and agility but most of all, it’s fun for all the family and, by taking part, you’ll help raise valuable fund for St Elizabeth Hospice. The course will have you scrambling under nets, sliding through the up and overs and darting through the rat runs before you leap to the finish and slam down the button to claim your participants medal. £8 - £20 www.stelizabethhospice.org.

Sun 17th June Teddy Bears Picnic Christchurch Park, Ipswich If you go down to the park today, you’re sure of a big surprise… it’s a Teddy Bear’s Picnic!

FREE www.ipswichentertains.co.uk

Sat 30th June Family Fun Day The Delphi Centre, Sudbury The Family Fun Day will have a range of inflatables, inc. Bouncy Castles and Mega Slide. Plus Mini Fair ground Rides and Donkeys, A range of different stalls inc. Face painting. There will also be music throughout the day, FREE bit.ly/sudburyfunday2018 Kersey Summer Fayre and Great Ball Run Kersey Playing Field A fun family day out, with a host of attractions, including; Pony rides, Bouncy castle, Fairground games, Tug of war, Tombola, Dance & Gymnastics display, Craft stalls, Plant stall, BBQ, Bar, Ice cream stall and MORE!!

The Great Ball Run will take place at 2:30pm - over 600 brightly coloured balls will be tipped from a tractor down the hill of Kersey high street.

FREE

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Summer Saturday’s at the july course

Saturday 23 JUNE Discovery Day: Explore everything that’s old about Newmarket and take a look back in time to the days when Dinosaurs roamed the high streets! Alongside the racing, there will be plenty of free activities to get stuck into with fossil fun, natural history workshops and explorer games!

SATURDAY 30 JUNE Heroes Day: Put on your best cape and mask and be a hero!

It’s Heroes Day at Newmarket Racecourses and there’s an action-packed programme of fun and free activities including an appearance from Paw Patrol’s Chase & Marshal!

SATURDAY 21 JULY Great British Summer Day: From strawberries and cream at Wimbledon to donkey rides and ice cream on a windswept beach, we Brits love our summer! The Great British Summer Day at Newmarket Racecourses is a celebration of everything that is quintessentially British!

SATURDAY 28 JULY

Countryside Day: Countryside Day is an actionpacked day featuring fantastic racing and brimming with free rural themed activities and a wide variety of animals including a very special appearance from the spirited and lively Bing & Flop! www.newmarket racecourses.co.uk

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S U M M E R S AT U R DAY S The per fec t p la ce to h or s e a rou n d SAT 2 3 R D J UNE D i scove ry D ay

SAT 2 1 ST J U LY G reat B ri t i s h S um m e r Day

SAT 4 TH AU G U ST S p o rt s Day

SAT 3 0 TH J UNE H e roe s Day

SAT 2 8 TH J U LY Co unt rys i d e Day

SAT 1 1 TH AU G U ST Roya l B ri t i s h Le g i o n D ay

Feat u r i n g at i ntervals Paw Pat rol ’s C h a s e & M ar shall!

Fe at ur ing at inter vals B in g & Flop

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