Families Warwickshire March-April 2018 Issue 40

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Elizabeth Bell is a local mum and scientist by profession, and founder of Pumpkin & Sprout.

She’s passionate about good nutrition and makes this soup for her children most weeks.

They love it and always ask for more! It is a great way to encourage even the fussiest of children to eat more vegetables, and the lentils are a great source of protein and fibre.

Ingredients: 1 onion 2 carrots 1 red pepper 1 leek 1 mug of red lentils 2 x tins tomatoes (plus 2 tins of water) 2tbs olive oil 1tsp dried oregano Salt to taste

Chop the vegetables to a fine dice and add to a large pan with the olive oil. Sauté for 5 minutes on a medium heat. Add the lentils, tomatoes, oregano and water, bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer.

Cook for 25 minutes, stirring regularly.

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Parenting

Calling All Schools, Parents and Teachers!

Could Shared Parental Leave Work for You?

By Mandy Garner

Shared Parental Leave (SPL) allows parents to share time off work during the first year after their child is born, with dads and mums both taking some of the leave, whilst being paid at a statutory rate.

When Craig Curran and Sarah Farquharson looked into sharing the time off after their baby was born they couldn’t believe their luck. They both worked for Virgin Money which offered enhanced shared parental pay for parents on SPL - meaning they would receive a higher level of pay than the statutory rate. Sarah also earned more than Craig so it made better financial sense for Craig to share the leave with her.

Even better, the couple were able to take a month of leave together - Sarah took the first five months of leave alone, the couple shared the sixth month and Craig took the last two months.

The result for Craig and Sarah has been a closer family relationship and a greater sharing of parental responsibilities - with neither parent’s career suffering as a result.

Sarah was promoted just after she found out she was pregnant whilst Craig returned from his leave to a promotion. “If anyone asks me about it, I say just do it. You never get that time again” says Craig. “I would 100% do it again.”

Both Craig and Sarah report that their managers and colleagues were very supportive of their leave plans. However, that is not always the case.

In its annual survey Workingmums.co.uk found that only 37% of respondents said they would consider taking SPL. The majority would not. Some of the reasons given were the negative impact on household finances, fears that the dad’s career would suffer and a lack of knowledge about SPL. Some 43% of respondents said they wouldn’t take SPL because it would not make sense financially but the majority of these said that even enhanced SPL pay wouldn’t make a difference to their decision.

Clearly, the suggestion is that other nonfinancial factors are at play, such as the desire many women have to spend as much time as possible with their baby. 17% of mums said they didn’t want to share their leave.

What SPL does is give parents greater choice over how they manage the care of their newborn and it can be an important building block in facilitating change in discriminatory working environments.

However, take up remains very low nationally, possibly because the legislation is complex and dry. HR managers are recommending that the language is simplified and that managers are given tools they need to implement SPL, as well as being able to give concrete case studies which show the many different ways in which SPL can be taken: in one chunk or in separate blocks over a period of time; overlapping with the mother for all or part of the leave and so forth. Being able to read about other parents’ experiences brings the whole process to life.

One of the benefits of SPL is that dads who have taken it feel much more confident about being in sole charge of their children.

They also have a greater sense of empathy about what looking after a baby involves, and there can also be a positive impact on mental wellbeing. One dad who took SPL is John Birrell from the law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner. His wife went through a traumatic emergency C-section followed by hospitalisation for an infection. Having her husband to share the months after the birth meant she was not left on her own to recover from major surgery while doing the physically exhausting work of looking after a young child. “Mental health is too often ignored and post-natal depression must be one of the most common forms,” says John.

Workingmums.co.uk collaborated recently with dads’ website www.daddilife.com on a series of videos highlighting the need for parents to have open conversations around Shared Parental Leave. One couple who took part are Eulalia Pereira and Martin Stopher from London. Eulalia said: “As a mother there is a sense you should be doing everything. I know (as a result of taking SPL) that Martin, on a day to day basis is there, that he is involved with the kids. I could not have hoped for more.”

Mandy Garner is editor of www.workingmums.co.uk, a platform dedicated to finding flexible, challenging work for mums. To view videos in which three couples discuss their choice to take Shared Parental Leave, take a look at the Workingmums.co.uk Youtube Channel.

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Please get involved in Wear A Hat Day 2018 - there’s still time to register! Taking place on Thursday 29th March, this is the UK’s premier brain tumour research fundraising event. Don't worry if you can't make it that day, just choose another. Join in the fun as schools and families across the UK get involved to help raise funds for research into brain tumours.

“Wear A Hat Day is a perfect opportunity to bring the whole school together and support this game-changing charity.” Mr Dan Gross, Deputy Head Curriculum, Beachborough School.

It’s very easy to register online at www.wearahatday.org (it works really well on mobiles!) and then we can send out your fundraising pack. In the meantime, browse the other Wear A Hat Day pages for ideas and inspiration to make your event a hattastic fundraising success!

In 2017, families and schools came together alongside other organisations and communities across the UK and helped raise over £300,000 to fund our vital research.

With your help we can double this in 2018.

We’re aiming for £600,000, enough to keep a group of researchers funded for a year.

So please register for Wear A Hat Day 2018 today. Thank you. Together we will find a cure. www.wearahatday.org

Support for Mums To Be and New Mums NCT’s Parents in Mind provides peer support to pregnant and new mothers experiencing low mood, anxiety or emotional difficulties.

Trained peer support volunteers run weekly groups in Leamington and Warwick and the sessions are warm, friendly and informal.

The rooms are set up to be comfortable for mums and babies alike and there are plenty of toys to entertain pre-school siblings as well. The groups are small and confidential with a focus on active listening and signposting from volunteer peers and chat with other mums.

“The volunteers are so friendly and nonjudgmental. It's really nice to be able to talk openly about things and feel like I have some support.” Mum attending group.

To refer yourself, a friend or someone you support professionally simply email Sarah at parentsinmind.wc@nct.org.uk or text or call 07885 975261. familiesonline.co.uk

Parenting

Helping Children Overcome Challenges

Research Confirms New Dads Mental Health Concerns A new poll reveals almost 40% of men experience anxieties after having children. The research released by the Priory Group of Harley Street, London also claims to show that thousands of men experience anxiety - and in some cases depression - as they enter fatherhood.

One in five men believed they were actually suffering from Paternal Post Natal Depression, although only 2% were officially diagnosed.

This accords with earlier research by the parenting charity the NCT, which showed around 1 in 3 new fathers are concerned about their mental health.

The increased pressures of fatherhood, more financial responsibility, changes in relationships and lifestyle, combined with a lack of sleep and an increased workload at home, may all affect a new dad’s mental wellbeing.

Concern about their partner is another worry for new fathers. The NCT found that almost three quarters (73%) of dads were worried about their partner’s mental health.

For more information visit www.nct.org.uk/dads-PND or www.priorygroup.com

Priti Parekh is a certified NLP coach and a licensed NLP4Kids, Parents and Teachers Practitioner, and has an academic background in the welfare of children and young people. Her services - which include one to one therapy and workshops for children, teens, parents and teachers - offer practical solutions to help children overcome emotional challenges, and to increase confidence and selfesteem, enabling them to reach a greater learning potential.

Here, Priti tells us about a boy she recently worked with: “Tom (10 years old) was happy and confident about most things in life. Then gradually, things started to go slightly pear shaped and he had no idea why or how everything seemed to bother him. His parents separated, and on top of that, his Nan, who he was very close to and had spent much time with, suddenly died. Tom felt very scared and alone. He found his life extremely frustrating and felt angry and upset most of the time. Even though he used to get good marks at school, his work had now begun to suffer. He also developed a nervous tic in his neck (involuntary rolling of his neck) which created more unwanted attention for him. Someone suggested NLP4Kids to his dad, who then got in touch. Tom started to feel better straight after the first session and returned to his normal self after just five sessions of one-to-one therapy. I showed him how to use his strength to move on from his Nan’s death and also how to navigate the future with confidence again.”

NLP stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming. Where many other talking therapies focus on the past, NLP can be seen as a forward focussed solution used to help children and adults overcome challenges and reach goals.

Email priti@nlp4kids.org if you have a question or concern about your child.

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Life with a Child with Special Educational Needs Parents are often faced with additional challenges when they have a child with special needs. Claire Winter talks to some parents about life with a child who has SEN, and gets some tips on how to find the help they need.

Caroline is mum to seven-year-old Alfie, who has autism. Holly has a six-year-old autistic son, called Harry.

Holly’s family noticed that Harry had traits of autism before he was three but she disagreed and thought he was just quirky.

When he reached three and still couldn’t speak and wasn’t reaching expected milestones, she took him to see her health visitor.

Lisa Jordan is the founder of Little Beanies Photography and is Families Warwickshire’s front cover photographer. As well as running her own business, she is a busy mum to two gorgeous boys who are 3 and 1. We asked her a few questions about her work and family.

What benefits has working for yourself brought to your family?

In my last job, I was never able to pick my son up on time from nursery and was always the last one there to pick him up, so I had to change something. Working for myself, although I still work lots of hours, has given me the flexibility I need to choose when I work.

Other than doing an actual photo session with a client, I can drop everything to be there for my children if they need me.

What's the best bit about what you do?

I’m a creative at heart and I just love kids. Being able to interact with loving families and meet tiny babies and children, and capture those memories though pictures for them is just so rewarding. It is the perfect job for me.

How do you fit work around family life?

Being self-employed isn’t just about me being a photographer, it’s running a business too so I have to fit in emails, accounts, admin, marketing etc. I try to work when the kids are at nursery although I do find myself working most evenings and whenever the kids are asleep. I do have to try and limit what evenings I work so I see my husband too!

What does the future hold for Little Beanies?

Now the boys are older and in childcare a bit more, I am able to do more photo sessions so I’m hoping my business just keeps growing.

Thank you to those that have booked me so far. I now get regular yearly bookings and lots of families choose to capture their first year with my 'Watch Your Little Beanies Grow’ Package, which is just amazing!

What has been your best experience so far with your business?

Definitely being on standby to capture my first birth. I have been booked for a few now but sadly due to the unexpected nature of births, I haven’t been able to be there. My first actually delivered her baby herself and the midwife didn’t even make it! I was there within minutes though which inspired me to launch my ‘Fresh 48 Package’ designed for those that don’t want a photographer there throughout the birth but want to literally capture their baby in the first hours.

What's your top tip for getting everyone up, ready and out of the door in the morning?

Getting the boys’ clothes and bags ready the night before.

Toothbrushes by the door downstairs so I don’t forget. When Billy was really little I had no idea how to fit a shower in, in the morning.

So for the first few weeks, I showered the night before! That really made a difference in the early days.

For more information about capturing your babies or families naturally at home or on location then please do get in touch at lisa@littlebeanies.co.uk or visit my website www.littlebeanies.co.uk

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“We went through a few months of speech therapy, and when there was no progress, the speech therapist pushed for a referral so we could see a paediatrician and get a proper diagnosis. At this time life was pretty horrendous. I didn’t understand autism. I was trying to learn how to behave around Harry. It was scary; it felt like we were walking on eggshells. I didn’t understand the triggers and how to calm him down. He also wasn’t sleeping. It meant that we had no time to ourselves at all. I finally got to see the doctor; Harry was at an acute level when the doctor saw him. He has head butting the floor - and I was crying. On reflection, it was the best and worst day of my life. The doctor said he had autism and a panel to get a statement would be the next step. To get a statement, you have to go back to the very beginning emotionally. It is a very difficult and time-consuming. With the support of a local charity guiding me through the process, we got a statement for Harry and got him a place at a local, specialist school.”

For, Caroline life with autism is like being on a constant rollercoaster, as no two days are the same.

“Some days we’re on a level, and then the following day we might be hurtling down an enormous drop! Alfie is autistic, which as a spectrum disorder affects people in completely different ways. Alfie’s main challenges include social and communication issues, anxiety, dyspraxia (problems with coordination and motor-functions), sensory issues, emotional underdevelopment and short-term memory problems. This means that even basic things, like asking him to put his shoes on or find his water bottle can be fraught with difficulties. Frankly, it’s exhausting at times! Some days are better than others. My measure is if we manage to get through the day without any major tantrums or without him hitting out at anyone, and he goes to sleep feeling loved and protected, then we’ve had a good day.”

Holly was overjoyed when she learnt Harry had a place at a local, specialist school, Manor Green in Maidenhead.

“I knew the school would turn Harry around and it has. His behaviour transformed when he started attending the school, he embraced life there and still does. He started in Reception, and he loves it, the teachers are amazing.”

Caroline’s son is in a mainstream school, and she says that getting education and support for your child at school is a huge sticking point for many SEN parents.

“The problem with the current mainstream school system is that it has a ‘one size fits all’ approach, but schooling a child with SEN is like trying to stick a square peg into a round hole.

In our experience, because Alfie keeps up academically with his peers and appears to ‘cope’ in school, he only gets a basic level of support with things like social skills and confidence building.

I think Alfie could thrive at school if he had access to further support and if the school could fund a helper to sit with him.

He is a bright and intelligent boy, but his specific needs are not addressed, he will only perform at a mediocre level. Because Alfie just gets on with it out of sheer determination and a huge amount of self-control, he continually slips through the net.

He is exhausted when he comes home from school from trying to ‘fit in,’ and that is when he is most likely to meltdown. But unfortunately, the school doesn’t get to see this behaviour. This is a major issue for many SEN parents, and a lot of us feel very let down by the system.” familiesonline.co.uk

Education Holly set up her charity Stand Out for Autism (www. standoutforautism.com) to raise awareness about the condition and help local parents. Dealing with other families and children’s reaction to an autistic child can be a challenge.

“Sometimes I just adopt a warrior mum pose when Harry is having a meltdown; it doesn’t help to have another parent comment on his behaviour. Sometimes you need to think before you say something, as you may not know the full story. This is one of the main reasons why I set up the charity. Sometimes, it is also difficult dealing with people who are well meaning. If a stranger approaches my son when he is upset, it makes him even worse. It is hard because he has a nonvisible disability.”

Caroline also says Autism is often referred to as a ‘hidden disability,’ but it does depend on the child and their specific needs.

“The nature of the condition being a spectrum disorder means that everyone experiences it differently. Often people don’t realise Alfie has a condition, and then if we explain, we get comments like, “well, he doesn’t look autistic.” For some reason, people feel qualified to comment on your child’s condition after only meeting them for five minutes! I have to continually explain to people that because he is classed as ‘high-functioning,’ i.e. he keeps up with his peers academically and has average verbal skills, it doesn’t mean that his life is any easier. In fact, in some ways it’s harder, because society expects him to be a certain way because he doesn’t have the indicators of what people perceive to be ‘disabled,’ such as a wheelchair or a full-time carer. I am always happy to talk about Alfie and his condition as part of a positive conversation about disability.”

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What should you do if you suspect your child may have SEN or additional needs?

Holly says: “I would go to your family doctor or health visitor as the first port of call. Look for local support, see if your local children’s centre has any specialist groups. The National Autistic society is also a great resource. There may also be a local organisation that could help you too.”

Caroline says if your child is school age, you should get in touch with their school, particularly if they haven’t flagged anything up to you already.

“Be able to give clear examples of how the issue is affecting your child and their ability to learn or function in a classroom setting, and how it may be affecting them at home. Keep notes if necessary.

Issues at school can often manifest themselves at home through bad behaviour, withdrawing, general grumpiness, and not wanting to talk about school. Obviously, it depends on the challenges involved and the individual child, but if you suspect the issue is related to mental health, then they ought to be seen by a GP who can refer them on to the relevant services, although access to this varies depending on area and hospital trust.

“Last of all – don’t give up! If we all keep shouting about it, eventually we will get heard!”

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DO try this at home: Density

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Thanks to the team at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum for this great science experiment that you can do with the children at home! It’s a simple way to demonstrate density, and the properties of different liquids, to your children at home using the kind of liquids that many households will already have in your kitchen cupboards!

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If you have the same amount, or volume, of two liquids - for example 100ml of honey and 100ml of water, the honey is more dense, and therefore weighs more. Using this principle, and a few other common household liquids, you can try something really cool.

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You’ll need: honey, washing up liquid, water (try putting food colouring in to make it really stand out), vegetable oil, a glass to pour them all in, and an adult to help you!

Step 1: Honey! Squeeze some honey into the bottom of your glass, making sure it doesn’t drip onto the sides of the glass!

Step 2: Washing up liquid. Squirt this on top of the honey - again without touching the

sides of the glass. See how it settles on top of the honey? That’s because it is more dense!

If it mixes up a bit, just leave it to settle for a few minutes before…

Step 3: Water. We’re going to add this a little differently

this time though - instead of carefully avoiding touching the sides of the glass, with the water it works best if you pour it carefully down the side of the glass. Again leave it to settle until you have clear layers if you need to.

Step 4: Vegetable oil. Trickle it down the side of the glass just like you did with the water. Again, leave to settle if needed. And here you are - you’re very own density column. Cool huh?

Why not experiment further with some other liquids you have in your kitchen cupboards? You could even play a game of higher or lower! Or if you want to look at the density of solid objects, add things like a cherry tomato, a bolt or a ping pong ball and see what happens.

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Cricket Fun for Boys and Girls All Stars Cricket provides boys and girls from 5 to 8 years with an opportunity to become a star.

The programme has a RRP of £40, although this can vary across the country. The cost includes the 8 week All Stars Cricket programme (1 x hour session per week for 8 weeks) and the pack; including a bat, ball, rucksack, cap and t shirt (personalised with their name) – all delivered to your door. The pack also includes an activity book that allows children and parents to engage with the programme using several weekly challenges to earn ‘star awards’ like bowling, catching, running, and teamwork.

The programme is delivered by trained volunteers who deliver game-based activities that teach basic cricket skills like catching, throwing, hitting a moving ball and social skills like team work and communication. Held at accredited cricket clubs, these courses are a perfect way for children to learn about cricket and make friends in safe, and most importantly, fun environment.

The Centres will be encouraged to deliver their programmes from 11 May through to July but some Centres may start slightly later than 11 May. For more information or to register for a summer of #BigMoments please visit www.allstarscricket.co.uk

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DANCE CLASSES H Southam Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat

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MEMBERS FREE Non-members £3 FIRST SESSION FREE! Young person membership from just £4 per month

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Family Fun Tennis

Focus on improving technique and core skills

6.30 - 7.15pm JAZZ & STREET age 8+ Perfect those jazz hands with fun and exciting routines

Junior Tennis for Beginners

Come and try for £3.50

Fridays 4.30pm-5.30pm

To book a place, please email gavindhenderson@hotmail.co.uk or call Gavin on 07787 568642.

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5.45 - 6.30pm BALLET & CONTEMPORARY age 8+

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Promote your club or class and reach over 40,000 Warwickshire parents. Call Claire on 01926 335004

5.00 - 5.45pm CREATIVE age 4-7

Imagination and dance brings words to life

NEW Family Swim Centre in Leamington

BOOK NOW! *Offer subject to availability. T&C’s apply.

Swim Works, Queensway, Leamington Spa, CV31 3LU www.swimworks.co.uk • hello-leamington@swimworks.co.uk

Fridays at Come and try for £3.50 Whitnash Community Hall Fridayswww.cdp-dance.co.uk - Whitnash Community Hall, CV31 2JH info@cdp-dance.co.uk

CDP Dance

Dancing For Fun in Whitnash CDP Dance was launched in September 2017 and classes have been running at Whitnash Community Hall since October 2017.

Charlotte teaches children aged 4 to 12 and offers Creative Dance, Ballet & Contemporary, and Jazz & Street. The classes are all about fun and making friends without the pressure of exams and competitions. The dance school puts on a show in the summer and is always looking for opportunities to perform locally. Dance pupils performed at the Whitnash Christmas Light Switch On event in December 2017.

Book your trial for just £3.50 and see how much fun you can have! www.cdp-dance.co.uk

Learning to Swim – What’s All the Splash About?

Swimming is an essential life-saving skill but the advantages stretch far beyond this.

Highly accessible which children of any age and ability can take part in - it is never too early or too late to learn l Low impact but high intensity exercise to help keep your child’s heart and lungs healthy, improve strength, coordination, flexibility and stamina and help with balance and posture l A life-long skill that can open doors to other sports from canoeing and triathlon to surfing, scuba diving and sailing! l

Choosing a good swim school is vital to ensure that your child’s swimming journey is a positive and enjoyable experience. A progressive swim programme that challenges your child is essential and class sizes should be small to allow activities to be tailored to suit individual needs. Above all, lessons should be engaging, inspiring and fun - let’s spark a life-long passion.

Aqua Beans is a specialist swim school in Coventry and Warwickshire catering for children from birth to ten years and will be launching a new Swim Academy venue in Coventry this Spring 2018. Contact us to book your free trial now info@aquabeans.co.uk www.aquabeans.co.uk familiesonline.co.uk

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Easter

Enjoy Wild Time Outdoors

By Claire Winter One of the greatest joys you can have as a parent is to see your children run free outside - watching the delight on their faces and listening to their laughter as they hide in long grass, get muddy or roll down a hill. With increasing pressure from work and school, families are struggling to find free time to be in nature. It seems there is an epidemic of families and children who aren’t getting to go outside enough.

According to a report commissioned by Persil for their ‘Dirt is Good’ campaign, British children are spending less time outside than adult prisoners!

74% of kids are spending less than an hour outdoors every day. A third only spend half an hour, and one in five don’t go out at all. Also, a recent government funded survey showed that one in nine kids haven’t been in a natural environment, like a park, forest or beach for at least 12 months.

Being outside is good for children’s general wellbeing and mental cognition. Kids are shown to be happier, healthier, more confident and less anxious when they spend time in nature. Equally, adults benefit from being outside with their children too. Serotonin levels are higher in your body after you have spent time in daylight and being in fresh air also helps you sleep better.

With increasing pressure at school, parents who work, after-school clubs, screen time and homework to do, children generally have a lot less free time. Unstructured time outside and in nature is something that has become a luxury rather than a necessity.

Organisations like The Wild Network are trying to encourage families to get back outside. Their mission is to ‘rewild’ childhood and give children more #wildtime. Their groundbreaking film has been seen across the world, and they have a wild time learning project in which over 200 schools have taken part. You can find out more by going to their website www.thewildnetwork.com.

Spokesman for the Wild Network, Mark Sears says: “Over the last five years, we have seen an avalanche of evidence that shows that time spent outdoors offers huge benefits to children as well as their wider families and communities.

Wild Time is one of the few things left that is fun, free and good for you and yet most families don't get enough of it. Other than the more obvious benefits like better physical and mental wellbeing, which are increasingly well evidenced it is now proven that Wild Time can support learning too through better concentration, imagination, resilience and capacity to rapidly process risk - all vital tools that children will need to thrive in the 21st century.”

If you want more time in nature with your family try and make time at the weekends to take them to a beach, wood, forest or river. If you’re on a budget, or short on time, find your local park and enjoy the green, open space. Do some running races, climb a tree and make a camp. The urban farm movement is also a great way to give your children a taste of the country life.

The best thing about spending time in nature is that is free as the air you breathe. Pack some sandwiches and the world is your oyster. Keep your phone in your bag and gadgets at home. Enjoy playing hide and seek, rock pooling, jumping a stream and finding bugs under a rotten branch.

Here are some simple tips to encourage Wild Time: 1. Create a den in the garden. Get the children to help build it. They could even camp in it overnight!

2. Invest in some wellies and waterproofs so that you can go outside, rain or shine.

3. Grow some fruit and vegetables. You can do this by using pots on the windowsill or by using a small patch in the garden.

4. Start an animal watch list that children can tick off.

5. Create some landscape art. Use twigs, leaves, shells or stones, and photograph what you have made.

6. Make walks fun - do some of the walk blindfolded! Or make a treasure map of things your children have to find.

7. Try geocaching (www.geocaching.com).

This does involve using an app but might encourage a reluctant nature explorer who won’t be parted from a device.

8. Let older children have some freedom. Get them to walk, explore and go out on their bikes without adults.

9. Research some outdoor activities or exercise classes that you can do as a family, like an outdoor boot camp or mountain bike riding.

10. Sign up to the National Trust’s ‘50 Things To Do Before You’re 11 ¾.’

Other resources

Join Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. Membership is excellent value and will open the door to Warwickshire’s hidden wildlife and wild places. www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk Check out the nature detectives with the Woodland Trust, who have lots of fun ideas for kids of all ages. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives Try www.ifootpath.com, a great app for walking in the UK, it costs just £1.99.

Buy The Adventure Map of Britain for £14.99 at www.marvellousmaps.com It’s a wonderful visual guide of fun things to do in the UK.

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Easter Nest Cakes You will need: Weighing scales Mixing bowls Wooden spoon Fork Saucepan 12 Hole muffin tray Measuring jug Tablespoon Teaspoon Sharp knife Large plate Muffin cases An adult Ingredients: for the cakes 150g soft butter or margarine 150g caster sugar 3 eggs 150g self-raising flour 1 heaped tbsp cocoa powder Grated zest of an orange

Aspire Active Camps

North Leamington School, Leamington Spa Weds 4-Fri 13 Apr, 10am-4pm (extended care available) Multi Sports Academy offers a huge range of sports, physical activities and alternative activities. Gym Beatz Academy, an exciting programme for children who want to participate in gymnastics sessions regardless of skill or experience. Active Leaders for ages 12.14. Children aged 4 are eligible for half day Multi Sports Academy only.

T: 01926 298178 www.aspire-sports.co.uk

Wild Explorers Holiday Club

Tues 3-Fri 6 & Mon 9-Fri 13 Apr, 9am-3pm All Things Wild, Honeybourne Let the kids go wild this Easter! £25 per child per day, £18 for siblings and annual members. Includes all activities, lunch and snacks. Book for 1 or more days, or all week. For ages 4-12. T: 01386 833083 www.allthingswild.co.uk

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Easter

Action-packed childcare this

Ofsted registered EY476056

Easter Holiday

Book before 5pm on Friday 16th March

Early Bird Offer

£15 per day 8am-4pm - Xtra Time available up to 6pm if required.

See website for full details. Terms and conditions apply,

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50% off our Standard Daily Rate

North Leamington School Ingredients: for the icing and nests 160g icing sugar 50g soft butter 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1-2 tbsp orange juice from the orange you have just used 100g dark chocolate chips 1 tbsp golden syrup 5-6 shredded wheat biscuits Chocolate mini eggs How to make Easter nest cakes WASH YOUR HANDS 1. Ask an adult to preheat the oven to 170oc/gas 4 and put a shelf onto the centre runner.

(AGA Roasting oven - shelf on oven floor).

2. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, beat in the eggs then fold in the flour, cocoa powder and grated orange zest.

Mix well.

3. Spoon the mixture into 12 muffin cases in a muffin tray, ask an adult to put the muffin tray into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until springy; to check, insert a skewer, if it comes out clean the cakes are cooked. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

4. While the cakes are cooking make the icing; cream the icing sugar, butter and cocoa powder together, adding sufficient orange juice to make a stiff icing.

5. Ask an adult to melt the chocolate chips and golden syrup in a heatproof bowl over a pan if barely simmering water.

Use your fingers to crumble up the shredded wheat and add to the melted chocolate mix, stir to mix.

6. Once your cakes have cooled, spread the chocolate buttercream icing on top then arrange the chocolate shredded wheat mixture to look like nests and finish with 2 or 3 chocolate eggs. If you prefer you can substitute the shredded wheat mixture for chocolate flakes, break them up and arrange them on the icing, top with chocolate eggs as before.

Recipe by Beverley Glock 01844 275692 www.beverleyglock.com

Leamington Spa CV32 6RD

4th - 13th April 8am-6pm For more info visit aspire-sports.co.uk or call 01926 298 178

Action-packed, Ofsted registered school holiday childcare Children aged 4-14 can enjoy a fun-filled school holiday at Aspire Active Camps. Active Camps provides sports and activities every school holiday throughout the year and their number one aim is to ensure your child has fun. Safety is paramount and Aspire goes that extra mile as an Ofsted registered provider to give you peace of mind in knowing that your child is cared for in the best environment possible. All child protection policies are in place and the coaches are suitably qualified in first aid and safeguarding to ensure your child’s safety at all times.

Aspire Active Camps provides fantastic early booking offers, in addition to discount offers, and a loyalty scheme to valued customers. It is an Ofsted registered company so you can also pay via childcare vouchers. The Leamington Easter Holiday Camp is based at North Leamington School where there will be numerous activities available. The Multi Sports Academy offers your child a variety of sports, physical and alternative activities.

Dance and Stage Beatz is ideal for children who enjoy acting, singing, dancing and stage crafts. For those aged 12-14, there is Active Leaders.

©Beverley Glock 2009

Book now on 01926 298178 or visit www.aspire-sports.co.uk

Easter Holiday Clubs, Camps and Workshops Easter Tennis Camps

Warwick Boat Club, Warwick Tues 3-Fri 6 & Mon 9-Thurs 12 Apr, 9am-2pm Suitable for all levels. For ages 5-15.

Cost (4 days) £95 members, £120 non-members.

T: Gavin Henderson 07787 568642 www.warwickboatclub.co.uk/ tennis

Let’s Animate

Fargo Village, Coventry Weds 4 & 11 Apr, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm Family Animation Workshops Make a short Stop-motion style animated movie, think Wallace & Gromit! Children over 7 can attend

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Art Base Art Workshops Stratford-upon-Avon T: 01789 774705 www.art-base.co.uk

LoveBallet

LoveBallet Dance Studios, Southam T: 07921 853773 www.loveballet.co.uk on their own. £20 per Adult & Child, £10 per child/Extra Child, £10 per Extra Adult.

Thurs 5 & 12 Apr, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm Brilliant Brick Flicks - Star Wars Create your very own Star Wars Brick stop frame animation.

Working in teams, Filmmakers will devise a short scenario, build sets, animate their scene, add sound effects and edit their creations. £12 per child. For ages 7+.

To find out more and to book please visit https://letsanimate.yapsody. com. T: 0797 3354567 www.letsanimate.co.uk

Belgrade Theatre

Coventry T: 024 7655 3055 www.belgrade.co.uk

Super Camps

The Croft Preparatory School, Stratford-upon-Avon T: 01235 467300 www.supercamps.co.uk

Easter Action

Warwick School, Warwick T: 01926 735473 www.warwickschool.org/easteraction

Coolsportz

Henley-in-Arden and Warwick T: 07912 664426 www.coolsportz.co.uk

GO4GOALS

Kingsley School Playing Fields, Leamington Spa T: 07747 562469 www.go4goals.co.uk

Kings Camps

Bablake School, Coventry T: 024 7714 0719 www.kingscamps.org

Fit for Sport

Stratford Leisure Centre, Stratfordupon-Avon T: 0845 456 3233 www.fitforsport.co.uk

Hi-5 Day Camps and MultiSport & Swim Wellesbourne Primary School, Wellesbourne T: 01789 260643 www.stratford.gov.uk/sportleisure-arts/hi-5-childrensholiday-activities.cfm

In Warwick District: go to www.warwickdc.gov.uk/leisure, click on Young people’s activities, then Holiday activities for a range of holiday activities throughout the district.

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What's on

Theatre Warwick Arts Centre

The Belgrade Theatre

Pub Quiz for Kids with Patrick Monahan Sun 17 Mar This brand new family fun quiz is unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

Fronted by the quiz master who makes everyone from toddlers to grannies helpless with laughter.

For ages 5+.

Red Riding Hood and the Wolf Tues 3-Thurs 5 Apr There are two sides to every tale, Enjoy a new spin on this classic story – about two misfits who just want to fit in. For ages 7+.

Coventry Box Office: 024 7652 4524 www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Monstersaurus!

Sat 31 Mar-Mon 2 Apr This energetic show full of thrills, spills, magic and mayhem will delight the whole family, with original music and plenty of audience participation! For ages 3+.

Ready Steady Lift Off! Mon 2-Sat 7 Apr Learn our 7 survival steps to become an astronaut, make your own rocket, colour and lift off! An immersive theatre show which allows the audience to create, decorate and fly cardboard rockets! For ages 3 to 8.

Bridge House Theatre

Warwick Box Office: 01789 207100 www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk Bugsy Malone Fri 23 & Sat 24 Mar Warwick Music present Alan Parker’s joyful Bugsy Malone. Lose yourself in the world of Bugsy, Fat Sam, Blousey, Tallulah and Dandy Dan as they live and love in the Roaring 20’s of New York.

Peter Pan - A Musical Adventure Sat 14 Apr This delightful adaptation of the classic story is a must-see for all the family.

The Albany

Coventry Box Office: 024 7699 8964 www.albanytheatre.co.uk Penguin Sat 10 Mar Penguin is exciting, surreal and full of surprises. With lively songs, it’s a spectacular theatre experience for all ages - especially 2-8 year olds!

The Embroidery Girl Thurs 5-Sat 7 Apr A breath-taking dance drama, filled with spectacular dance, music, tragedy and lots of humour, and beautiful, exotic Chinese dance.

The Little Mermaid Thurs 19 Apr Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dramatic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s all-time favourite story.

Coventry Box Office: 024 7655 3055 www.belgrade.co.uk

Dear Zoo Fri 6 & Sat 7 Apr The timeless children’s book makes its stage premiere. With engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.For ages 2+.

The Twisted Tale of Hansel & Gretel Weds 11 & Thurs 12 Apr A truly imaginative version of the children’s classic. With live music, hilarious performance and a mesmerising design, this play will entertain and amuse the entire family. For ages 5+.

Easter Bunny’s Eggs Factor Fri 13 & Sat 14 Apr Everyone is excited about the Easter Bunny’s singing competition - but who will Fluffy think has got The Eggs Factor?

Family show particularly suitable for 2-7 year olds, followed by a meet, greet and treat with the Easter Bunny himself - including a free Easter treat for every child!

What the Ladybird Heard Fri 13 & Sat 14 Apr Glittering stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure.

With live music, puppetry, plenty of audience participation and lots of laughs! For ages 3+.

Royal Spa Centre

Leamington Spa Box Office: 01926 334418 www. royalspacentreandtownhall. co.uk Pandora - A Magical Journey Sat 24 Mar Local dance school, Jaykays Dance Company will entertain you with Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Freestyle, Acro & Musical Theatre numbers in a spectacular display of dance and musical theatre from local talent.

Oklahoma!

Tues 10-Sat 14 Apr Leamington and Warwick Musical Society is thrilled to present Oklahoma, with its heart-warming story, fabulous musical score and lively dance routines.

Madagascar - A Musical Sun 22 Apr A musical adventure of a lifetime, presented to you by The Pauline Quirke Academy. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score.

Tom’s Midnight Garden Weds 25 Apr Performed by Teatro Youth, this entrancing and magical story is one of the best-loved children's books ever written.

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Days Out – places to go and things to do. Look out for Easter Egg Hunts!

Here are a few ideas for fantastic days out. See the What’s On pages of www.familiesonline.co.uk for more!

British Motor Museum Gaydon

A great day out whatever the weather Fri 30 Mar-Mon 2 Apr, 10am-4pm Easter Egg Hunts and Family Crafts Traditional Easter Egg hunt with a bit of a motoring twist! Search for the eggs around the Museum to claim your chocolate reward. Enjoy Easter family crafts. All activities are included in Museum admission Tues 3-Sun 15 Apr, 10am-3pm AutoScience Easter Holiday Activities Join us for some ‘cracking’ fun activities. Follow our AutoScience Secret Mission Trail, join a family tour and meet our very own ‘mad scientist’, enjoy our AutoScience Live shows, as well as test your design skills in our AutoScience Technics workshops! All activities are included in Museum admission. Family ticket just £39. Buy 1 day and get 12 months free when you Gift Aid your entrance.

T: 01926 641188 www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Stratford Butterfly Farm

Stratford-upon-Avon Walk amongst some of the world’s most beautiful butterflies and find out all about the Maya, an ancient rainforest civilisation Tues 3-Sun 15 Apr Easter Holidays In the Discovery Zone, children and adults can take part in twice daily ‘Meet the Mini-Beast’ handling sessions with one of our friendly team members and hold creatures such as a giant African millipede, African land snail and a variety of stick insects.

There’s something for all the family this Easter at the Butterfly Farm. Open daily 10am-6pm, last entry 5.30pm, including Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday.

T: 01789 299288 www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

Kenilworth Castle

A fantastic place to let kids run free and get plenty of fresh air. Explore the ruins and have a great day out.

Fri 30 Mar-Mon 2 Apr, 11am-5pm Easter Adventure Quest Join us this Easter weekend on a hunt for legendary dragon eggs. Set off on a quest to crack the clues, meeting characters from the past along the way, then claim your chocolate reward.

T: 01926 852078 www.english-heritage.org.uk/ kenilworthcastle

The MAD Museum

Stratford-upon-Avon Housing an impressive collection of eccentric and ingenious creations.

Interact with eccentric artworks, contraptions and machines, build marble runs on the giant MAD Marbles wall. A fun place to visit for all the family. Free family activity sheets.

T: 01789 269356 www.themadmuseum.co.uk

Royal Shakespeare Company

Stratford-upon-Avon FREE drop-in activities all year round including Dressing Up Box, Play Cart, Adventure Bags plus special events and workshops during school holidays.

T: 01789 403493 www.rsc.org.uk/families

Hatton Adventure World

Nr Warwick Fantastic day out for all the family.

Indoor and outdoor attractions and entertainment.

Fri 30 Mar-Sun 15 Apr Spring Spectacular Come and join in Easter fun for the whole family! A choc-o-bloc array of Spring Newborns, Magic and Puppet Shows, Easter Egg Hunts, Laser Combat (for 8yrs+). Plus our usual animal favourites and and masses of indoor and outdoor adventure play.

T: 01926 843411 www.hattonworld.com/ adventure-world

Herbert Art Gallery Coventry

See website for regular art and activity sessions for pre-schoolers, as well as sensory play days with SEN sessions.

Tues 3-Fri 13 Apr (excl. Sat & Sun), 10.30am-3.30pm Easter Holidays: Crafting Coventry’s Past Explore the history of Coventry from 700AD to the 1980s. Make your very own ‘Coffa’s Tree’, try your hand at wet wool felting, help us to rebuild the city wall, build a balloon powered car, plus so much more! Suitable for age 3+, but all are welcome. £2.50, under 2s free.

Drop in.

T: 024 7623 7521 www.theherbert.org

Coventry Transport Museum

Coventry This huge museum offers a whole FREE day out of fun and discovery for visitors of all ages. Regular term time Star Vehicle Stories and STEMtastic Explorers for pre-schoolers.

Sat 10 & 24 Mar Dad’s day out workshops A series of workshops giving dads (and grandads) of all ages an opportunity to spend quality time with their children, exploring the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). £5 per family (1 adult and up to 2 children age 3+, additional child at £2.50) per session. Mums, grandmas and carers also welcome!

Tues 3-Fri 13 Apr, 10.30am-3.30pm Easter Holidays Craft Activities Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) will be joined by the arts throughout this Easter Holiday. Enjoy the mix of science and art and take all of your creations home. Different activities every day. £2.50 per child, under 2s free (unless otherwise stated).

Aimed at children age 3+, but all are welcome. Drop in.

T: 024 7623 4270 www.transport-museum.com

All Things Wild Honeybourne A fantastic all-weather, year round family attraction. Lots to see and do indoors and outdoors. Get up close to some amazing animals. Step Through Time Dinosaur Experience where you come face to face with the creatures of the past and learn all about them. Play areas, dino land train, go karts, soft play and much more!

Fri 30 Mar-Sun 15 Apr Dino Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt, trails and lots of dino fun!

T: 01386 833083 www.allthingswild.co.uk

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Dear Zoo, the best-selling, lift-the-flap book, is brought to life for the very first time in a brilliant new stage production. With child engaging puppets, original music and lots of audience interaction, Dear Zoo will appeal to families and children who love the book and will serve as a wonderful introduction to those coming to the story for the first time.

We have a family ticket up for grabs to see this fantastic show which will be at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry on 6 & 7 April.

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What's on Lunt Roman Fort Nr Coventry Come and explore this partiallyreconstructed timber fort. Stand on the ramparts, explore the exhibition in the granary and imagine yourself training horses in the gyrus. The Lunt Fort is open to the public on selected dates during the Coventry school holidays.

Tues 3-Fri 6 Apr, 10am-3.30pm Make your own Roman Festival Parade Helmet Using our replica of a masked cavalry helmet as a guide, make and decorate your own helmet ready to wow the crowds during festival games. Paint, crayons, glue, card mask and feathers provided! Drop in. Free (site entrance applies). For ages 5+.

Mon 9-Fri 13 Apr, 10am-3.30pm Amazing Mosaics Get creative this Easter by making your own Roman style mosaic panel.

Decorate it how you like then take it home to use as a place matt or just decoration. Drop in. Free (site entrance applies). For ages 5+.

T: 024 7623 7522 www.luntromanfort.org Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall Stratford-upon-Avon

Discover where William Shakespeare was educated and inspired to become the world’s greatest playwright. Explore the very building where he learnt to read, write and first enjoyed professional theatre.

Lots of fun for the family including dressing up Tudor-style, Tudor games, Medieval wall paintings and brush up your Latin with our Tudor School Master!

T: 01789 203170 www.shakespearesschoolroom.org

Compton Verney Nr Warwick A great day out for all the family whatever the weather. Lots of activities and special events to enjoy all year round. Woodland adventure playground, explore the galleries with an ‘art explorer’ backpack or take part in a range of craft activities during the school holidays.

Fri 30 Mar & Sat 31 Mar, 11am-4pm Easter Trail An Easter adventure that the whole family can enjoy. Where has the giant bunny hidden his ‘eggciting’ clues? Will you be able to catch the crazy carrot? Will you solve the puzzle to claim your chocolatey prize? £3 per child.

T: 01926 645500 www.comptonverney.org.uk

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Oxhill Open every Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon, 10am to 4pm Home to almost 90 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. Café and gift shop, plus the opportunity to adopt a horse. Entry and parking are free and dogs on leads are welcome.

T: 0870 040 0033 www.redwings.org.uk/visiting

Swan Theatre

Stratford-upon-Avon The Play’s the Thing Family-friendly exhibition for families and children aged 7+. Take a magical journey through 100 years of theatre-making in Stratfordupon-Avon. Immersive, hands on and engaging. www.rsc.org.uk/theplaysthething

Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve Coventry Brandon Marsh runs regular Nature Tots sessions for pre-school children, Wildlife Watch after school clubs, plus activity sessions during school holidays, including crafts, den building and pond dipping. Learn about different animals and have lots of fun!

T: 024 7630 2912 www.warwickshirewildlifetrust. org.uk

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum

Fri 19 Jan-Sun 15 Apr Lights of Leamington In the 1950s a festival called The Lights of Leamington drew 300,000 visitors to the town. Thousands of coloured electric lights turned Jephson Gardens into a wonderland until the last event took place in October 1961. Lights used during the historic festival will be on display alongside light emitting objects linked to Leamington’s history, such as lights used in medical spa treatments, and paintings and photographs depicting or utilising light.

Fri 30 Mar-Mon2 Apr, 11am-4pm Easter Bank Holiday Join in the celebrations with a treasure hunt, face painting and Easter crafts. FREE Drop in & join in.

Suitable for the whole family.

Sat 31 Mar Feb, 1pm-3.30pm Family Fun Enjoy an activity from our Art Cart (which is available to use all the time). Design your own little pictures with the theme of Simeon Solomon,

Join the donkey fun at Redwings Oxhill this Easter!

“We Love Donkeys” is returning to Redwings Horse Sanctuary this Easter with four jam-packed weekends filled with activities, perfect for the whole family.

Starting on Friday 30th March at Redwings Oxhill, near Banbury, you can meet donkeys nose-to-nose, meet ‘n’ greet Adoption Stars Arya and Timothy & Cain, and even have a go at donkey grooming yourself. There will also be an array of carrotthemed activities in celebration of International Carrot Day! Better still, entry is completely free and dogs on leads are welcome too! There is also a café on site serving a range of tasty treats and a gift shop.

Redwings Oxhill (CV35 0RP) is open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, 10pm to 4pm. www.redwings.org.uk

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whose work is on display in our Spotlight alcove.

Thurs 5 & 12 Apr, 11.30am, 2pm, 2.45pm & 3.30pm Art Club Easter Elephant Art Extravaganza!

Elephant crafts in the gallery, storytelling in the library and decorating elephants outside to celebrate the circus elephants that used to live here. Suitable for children up to 12 years. £1.50 per child. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

T: 01926 74200 www.warwickdc.gov.uk/ royalpumprooms

Shakespeare Houses

barbeque. Plenty of fun for all the family. Free entrance for all CV37 residents (proof of address required).

T: 01789 204016 www.shakespeare.org.uk

Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebration Parade

Stratford-upon-Avon Sat 21 Apr Civic dignitaries, VIPs and invited guests from the worlds of literature and theatre, students of Shakespeare’s school and characters in period dress, marching bands and local schoolchildren making their way through the streets towards Holy Trinity Church. New for 2018: Community Carnival Parade.

Following the parade, there will be street theatre, workshops, music, dancing, readings and family activities. A full day out for all the family. www.shakespearescelebrations.com

In and near Stratford-upon-Avon Visit Shakespeare’s Family Homes in and around Stratford-upon-Avon.

There are children’s activities to help bring their visit to life and special events throughout the year.

Sat 31 Mar-Sun 15 Apr, 12pm-4pm Easter Holidays Hillers Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Shottery Nr Alcester Dress to impress Farm shop restaurant, shopping and Create your own ‘eggcellent’ Easter lots to keep children entertained and bonnet or crown in our family activity happy, including a sandpit play area marquee. and a display garden with a bird Shakespeare’s Birthplace hide. The miniature railway will also Stratford-upon-Avon run on Sat 31 Mar & Sun 1 Apr, and Hunt Treasures with Shakespeare Sat & Sun 14 & 15, 28 & 29 Apr and Aloud! weekends to end of Oct, 11am-4pm, A fun interactive children's treasure weather permitting. hunt in the gardens of Shakespeare’s T: 01789 772771 Birthplace, with music and www.hillers.co.uk comedy, led by our in-house actors Shakespeare Aloud.

Shakespeare’s New Place Stratford-upon-Avon Who doth thou think thou art?

Discover more about Shakespeare and his family tree and even have a go at & Nature Inspired Gift Shop creating your own!

Mary Arden’s Farm Wilmcote Whirling Whirligigs Open all Year Make a whirling whirligig to put in your garden. Perfect Butterflies • Birds • Iguanas for keeping the birds away Leafcutter Ants • Mini-Beasts from the vegetable patch!

Hall’s Croft and so much more….

Stratford-upon-Avon Sat 21 April, 12pm-4pm Please check website for the latest news, events Shakespeare’s Birthday: & last entry times Knights & Nymphs Garden All displays fully accessible Party Swan’s Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7LS Celebrate Shakespeare’s Tel. 01789 299288 Birthday in style. Dress up enquiries@butterflyfarm.co.uk as a Knight or a Nymph, get your face painted and www.butterflyfarm.co.uk indulge in our delicious

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Family fun at the MAD Museum The MAD Museum does what it says on the tin! The quirky attraction, located in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, houses around 60 interactive pieces of kinetic art and automata. The hands-on hideaway combines inspirational creativity, witty design and engineering ingenuity.

The pieces on display have all been sourced from creators around the world, and nearly everything is interactive, meaning kids (and big kids!) can get stuck in. Visitors to the museum are encouraged to press buttons and release their inner inventor.

Come rain or shine this spring and summer, The MAD Museum has something to entertain the whole family. For the very young visitor there are plenty of lights, colours and sounds to watch (plus under 5s are completely free). The children will no doubt enjoy interacting with the different machines and making marble runs. Visitors are encouraged to press buttons and figure machines out, so for those a bit older, The MAD Museum demonstrates art in action (and some engineering and physics principals along the way!). And for the big kids out there, this eccentric little museum is a bizarre treasure-trove of hands-on contraptions. www.themadmuseum.co.uk

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What's on The National Trust

Rain or shine there's always something to discover, plenty of space to run around and an outdoor adventure to be had at our local National Trust properties.

Try out Baddesley Clinton’s natural play trail with stepping stones, rope swings and a winding labyrinth.

Follow the animal sculptures over to the woodland for an animal adventure. Run wild in the woodland at Packwood House, get stuck in and hands on with activities such as den building and tree trunk hopping.

Charlecote Park is a great place to start your outdoor adventure with 50 Things To Do Before You're 11¾!

Have a go at the orienteering trail at Upton House or pick up an adventure pack to help you explore the grounds.

Discover Coughton Court’s natural play trail in the woodland.

Various dates between Thurs 29 Mar & Tues 3 Apr Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts Have fun on a Family Easter Trail where you’re guaranteed a delicious prize. Some have craft activities and outdoor games. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Stratford Literary Festival

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Events for Children 2018

Ryton Pools Country Park

22nd to 29th April

Packed with events including: Axel Scheffler Harry Hill Sarah & Duck Jackie Morris James Mayhew Alex T Smith Aardman Model Workshops Cathy Cassidy Storytelling and ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ Party

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Bubbenhall Over 100 acres to explore. The park has miles of flat, surfaced footpaths, picnic areas, lakes, two exciting adventure play areas, a visitor/ education centre and a café. The park is dog friendly and during school holidays, there is a whole programme of events and hands on activities.

Every Wednesday, in holidays and term time, 10am-11.30am Toddler Trundle A weekly event for the tiniest of tiddlers! £2.50 per toddler.

Fri 30 Mar-Sat 15 Apr Poached Egg Fun Trail Follow the clues around the park to crack the Easter poached egg code!

Collect your badge prize afterwards, Collect trail sheet (£2) from the Visitor Centre.

Sun 1 Apr Ryton Pools Miniature Railway The railway will begin its summer timetable today! Trains run from 1pm to 4pm on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays until Sun 30 Sept. £1 (free for accompanied children under 3).

Tues 3 Apr, 10.30am-2pm The Great Ryton Egg Hunt Collect your mystery egg sheet from the centre (£3) and follow the trail collecting the clues as you go.

Complete the password to enter the egg hunt and claim your prize from the Easter bunny.

Thurs 5 Apr, 10.30am-12pm Easter Boats, Rafts and Watery Sticks Try making boats and rafts out of natural materials such as sticks, rushes and bark. Add a few recycled materials, a weight or keel to keep it upright and then test how well they float on our pond. The Rangers will have some eggs to balance on your rafts…..will your captain Eggbert stay on for the ride? £4 per child. Booking essential. T: 024 7630 5592 http://countryparks.warwickshire. gov.uk

Hill Close Gardens

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Warwick A lovely place to visit. Children’s trail available. Explore the gardens and find the answers to all the questions.

Thurs 29 Mar, 10.30am-12pm Easter Family Workshop Eggciting’ Art and Crafts activities for children, and a Bunny Trail. £4 a child.

Booking essential.

Sat 31 Mar-Mon 2 Apr, 11am-5pm A Very Victorian Easter Reminders of Victorian Easter traditions and celebrations. Tearoom open. Admission £4.50, children £1.

T: 01926 493339 www.hillclosegardens.com

Glasshouse in Jephson Gardens

Leamington Spa Jephson’s Jungle Club Tues 3 Apr, 10am-12.30pm Plant a sunflower seed to grow and make a sunflower craft Tues 10 Apr, 10am-12.30pm Pot a bee-friendly bird’s foot trefoil for your garden and create a bumblebee FREE event! Turn up at any time during the session; the activity takes around 15 minutes.

The session are aimed at 4-10 year olds, but younger children are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

T: 01926 456754 E: contract.services@warwickdc.gov.uk

Orienteering Events

Local orienteering club welcomes families to the outdoor fun adventure navigation sport for all ages. Just like a treasure hunt, find the control points placed around the parks and woods. Suitable for beginners and experienced orienteers. Juniors £1, adults £5 plus £1 for timer hire.

Sat 10 Mar, 10am-12noon: Memorial Park, Coventry Sat 14 Apr, 10am-12.30pm: Rugby Weds 25 Apr, 3pm-6.30pm: National Herb Centre, Warmington T: 01926 632189 www.octavian-droobers.org

Warwick Castle

Warwick Enjoy a fun-packed, full day out at Warwick Castle. Lots to explore inside and out. Enter the Horrible Histories Maze and get lost in time! www.warwick-castle.com

Don’t Miss LOOK - The Art of Seeing

East Lodge Gallery, Jephson Gardens Weds 7 Mar-Sun 1 Apr, 10am-4pm Free public exhibition that celebrates our ways of seeing. Introducing and inspiring the next generation of lookers, viewers and doers. This collaboration with Whitnash Primary School hopes to engage youngsters with different art forms and different ways of looking. Alongside the children’s pieces artist Lynne Gougeon showcases her work and the pupils.

T: Lynne 07941 014122 www.thisismyartandsoul.co.uk

Stratford Literary Festival

Sun 22-Sun 29 Apr There are several story time and activity sessions for pre-schoolers throughout the festival and a dedicated Children's Day on Sunday 29 April May from 10am-5pm, featuring a fabulous line up of authors and illustrators, including Axel Scheffler, best-selling illustrator of The Gruffalo A fun day of events for children. www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk

Kids Carnival Day

Warwick Racecourse Mon 7 May Bank Holiday Fun, packed with free family entertainment and activities.

Meet Peter Rabbit! Fantastic family day out. Kids go free, early bird ticket offer for adults - £12.50 before midnight on 29 April. www.warwickracecourse.co.uk

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