Families Hereford and Worcs issue 34 (Jul/Aug 2015)

The really useful magazine for parents of children 0-12 years

Issue No 34 July/August 2015

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Editor’s Letter Dear readers

OK For Shared Parental Leave

Summer holidays are here again! So in this issue we are looking at some fun activities, events and ideas that can entertain the children while they are away from school. If you have not taken the kids to the Big Smoke before then a visit to London to see the sights is a great idea – as we find out on page 6.

New rules making it possible for two parents to share leave and statutory pay on the birth or adoption of a child came into force in April .

Now, neither Herefordshire nor Worcestershire are coastal counties, but we are lucky enough to have some lovely beaches not so far away and that means a day trip to the seaside can be a part of your family’s summer plans – see our pick of the beaches on page 8.

Shared parental leave is open to parents whose child was born or adopted on or after 5 April 2015. Parents must give employers eight weeks' notice of their planned pattern of parental leave.

The new arrangements replace Britain's old unequal maternity leave and statutory maternity pay arrangements which gave mothers up to a year off work and much less for dads. Parents can now split up to 52 weeks of shared parental leave between them as well as up to 39 weeks of statutory shared parental pay under new legislation.

If you want to stay closer to home there are many local attractions, events, clubs and activities across our lovely region that are featured throughout this issue and especially in our What’s On Section. In our next issue the focus will be firmly on “Back to School”. Until then, enjoy the summer!

Diane Clifford Editor, Families Hereford and Worcester

Website: https://www.gov.uk/shared-parental-leave-and-pay/ overview and http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=4911

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In this issue 02 News & Views 05 First Day Nerves 06 London Experience 08 Seaside

Next issue: Sep/Oct, editorial and booking deadline: Friday 24th July

10 Rainy Days 11 Clubs and Classes 10 What’s On

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Happy holidays: Artrix activities include a stage school, workshops and crafts

Artrix, Bromsgrove’s Arts Centre, is organising a Summer Family Fun Festival packed with activities for young people aged 4-18.

There are two full week Stage Schools during which they will devise and rehearse a show for performance in the 300 seat theatre on the Friday evening. There are also workshops where youngsters can try out pottery, graffiti art, ukulele playing, DJ-ing, rap poetry and African Drumming.

Grown-ups can join in Family Fun Fridays on 31 July, 7 August and 14 August.

Full details at www.artrix.co.uk

Compulsory First Aid Planned New nursery and pre-school staff will be required to undertake paediatric first aid for the first time, thanks to government proposals. Newly qualified staff with a childcare Level 2 and 3 qualification will require an emergency paediatric first aid or full paediatric first aid certificate under the new plans. There will also be a new deal in place to help early years providers to buy life-saving defibrillator machines at a reduced price.

Find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/firstaid-training-to-be-made-compulsory-for-new-nursery-recruits July - August 2015

News & Views Help Uncover Brockhampton’s Ancient Past

Protect Our Footpaths

If you and the kids have ever harboured a desire to find your inner Indiana Jones then here is an opportunity to get involved in some real hands-on archaeology at the Brockhampton estate over the summer holidays.

The Summer of Archaeology event at Brockhampton, Herefordshire will explore the early history of the estate, hoping to discover how the medieval moated site came to be located in the valley at Lower Brockhampton.

Families in our region are being encouraged to step out for a stroll during the summer and help protect favourite walks as part of the Ramblers’ Big Pathwatch. From 13 July families will be able to share experiences and download the Big Pathwatch app from www.Ramblers.org.uk/bigpathwatch.

This archaeological project will also explore the origins of the Old Chapel at Brockhampton and will try to discover if there is a deserted medieval village lying under the orchards to the north of the property.

Support Breastfeeding In August

There will be lots of drop-in volunteering opportunities for families to join in with the archaeologists

The organisers say many women still struggle with breastfeeding in the workplace despite significant progress over the 22 years that the campaign has been running. This year, the organisers hope to gain support from all sectors to enable women everywhere to work and breastfeed.

Find out more at www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org

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News & Views Enjoyable Events All Summer At Hartlebury Castle Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle is rolling out a calendar of fun this summer holiday.

Your kids will find out about life before the indoor toilet...

Avoncroft Museum Offers Six Weeks Of Summer Holiday Fun Keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays with a day out to the awardwinning Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings in Bromsgrove which has organised a full programme of events over the school summer holidays. Visitors can see history come to life with costumed characters who live and work in the buildings and help them with traditional activities such as cooking and washing.

There will be a different activity for children to get involved in each day of the week from Monday 20 July until Friday 28 August: Mondays is grubby good fun with brick making and wattle and daub; Tuesdays there is Forest School and how to survive in the great outdoors; Wednesday is the day to join our expert bug hunter to find Avoncroft’s hidden creepy crawlies; each Thursday over the summer holiday there are drop-in “have-a-go” archery and falconry sessions; and on Fridays there will be traditional games around the Museum’s grounds.

There is over 1,000 years of history to explore within the Museum and a fun family trail to follow. Activities include: have-a-go archery sessions, a Dinosaurs and Monsters Week (from 4 August); Animals Week (from 11 August); History Week (from 18 August); and Pirate Week (from 25 August).On Bank Holiday Monday (31 August) the museum is organising a 'Pirate School'.

Rachel Robinson, The County Museum's Manager, said: "A visit to the County Museum is affordable fun for the whole family.”

For more information call 01299 250416 or www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk Mention Families Hereford & Worcester.

Visitors can bring their own picnics to the Museum or stop off for refreshments in the Tea Room. There is a large, free car park and bicycle racks and friendly dogs on leads are very welcome in the grounds.

For full details go to: www.avoncroft.org.uk Mention Families Hereford & Worcester

New Book Aims To Empower Parents Of Autistic Children Parents and carers of children with autism may be interested in a book published in August written by two leading experts in the field.

Understanding Autism, billed as an essential reference, explores everything from the causes of autism to how it manifests at the various ages and stages of a child’s life. Professor Rita Jordan,

Emeritus Professor in Autism Studies, University of Birmingham, described the work as an “excellent short guide to autism, aimed at parents and professionals who need a clear, informed, unbiased account to counterbalance the confusing plethora of information, and misinformation, with which parents are now confronted”.

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King’s St Alban’s 13th July - 28th August 2015

You’ve bought the uniform, sewn on the nametapes and packed their book bag. Now the big first day is getting closer, reduce the chances of tears at the classroom door with our starting school tips.

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By Liat Hughes-Joshi Ease them into a ‘school compatible’ routine If you plan to enjoy the summer holidays with later nights and relaxed, lazy mornings, head towards the getting up and bedtimes needed for school in advance of day one. It’ll be less of a shock than a sudden change.

Highlight the positives

Five fun-filled, child-centred weeks of academic-based activities and sporting programmes for ages 4 to 13.

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Read stories about school together - try Lauren Child or Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s lovely books on the subject. Or recount tales of your own positive experiences (skip the anecdotes www.ksw.org.uk/stalbans/holiday-club about the super-scary teacher and inedible lunches). Remind them of the things they enjoyed at any settling-in such as child-centred weeks of academic-based Five visits, fun-filled, ‘ooh, you’ll be able to play with the dressing up box again!’

activities and sporting programmes for ages 4 to 13.

A terrific way to have fun and meet new friends during Your child could be feeling anxious about classroom life but the summer holidays.

Five fun-filled, child-centred weeks of academic-b unable to articulate their concerns. Ask them questions, provide www.ksw.org.uk/stalbans/holiday-club reassurance and tell them it’s absolutely fine to talk to the activities and sporting programmes for 1ages 4 to teacher if they’re scared or sad.

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Pre-empt worries

Make sure you know how long it might take to get there, where to park if you’ll drive and which door to pick up from, as well as drop off, if there are several.

Keep farewells short but sweet

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A quick hug will often be more reassuring than a ten minute parting ritual which makes it all seem a bigger deal than just a few hours apart. Avoid saying that you’ll miss your child too - it puts the idea in their head that they should miss you. If your little one is especially nervous, it can work well to give them a kiss on their hand to ‘keep’ in their pocket during the day.

Skip the mascara but remember a tissue It’s normal for parents, not just children, to feel emotional on day one. Try and hold back the tears until you’re out of sight if possible so as not to worry your child. They probably won’t understand that it’s because you’re proud.

But rest assured, if they do roll, you won’t be the only ones and we promise no-one will remember in years to come.

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London

Take The Children To London This Summer!

A family trip to see the sights of London is a great idea to plan in for the summer holidays.

Two-thirds of British families have not visited London, according to research, and our own soundings suggest that this is the case in Herefordshire and Worcestershire too. So if your children have never visited the Big Smoke then this summer may be the perfect time to do it.

Educational A visit to the capital city is fun, exciting and educational; and your children will always remember their first trip to this vast metropolis. Expect them to be wowed by the sheer scale of the place!

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London Eye: breathtaking views of London’s skyline.

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Research conducted on behalf of London's Royal Garden hotel shows that eight out of the top ten experiences in Greenwich Park: great for children and loads to do London that parents think will enrich their children are either free or cost very little. The researchers although you may find that you have to travel in to the centre claim that visiting all 10 attractions would cost a family of four on the tube or the train to see the sights. You could even under £200 in total - although, clearly, you will need to factor in consider camping in London at one of the capital’s five additional costs for accommodation, travel and food.. permanent campsites within the M25. Remember, parking is a Of course, you could do a day-trip on the train and see one or nightmare (and expensive!): so best avoid driving in to the two of the sights but in our experience that is ambitious and centre of London. The ideal solution is to ask a relative or a tiring and it is probably a good idea to spend a few days in the good friend who lives in or around London to put you and the city. There are cheapish hotels where you and the kids can stay family up for a night or two.

London Here are our top tips on things to do and see:

See the dinosaurs! As well as the permanent (and permanently fascinating!) dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized blue whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall. Free to enter but some exhibitions require tickets.

Do some science! From the future of space travel to asking that difficult question: "who am I?", the Science Museum makes your brain perform Olympic-standard mental gymnastics. See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years; and don't forget the awesome Imax cinema. Free to enter but some exhibits require tickets.

Visit the Tower. Take a tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around the Tower of London, one of the world's most famous buildings. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace, prison and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and zoo! Gaze up at the White Tower, tiptoe through a medieval king's bedchamber and gaze at the Crown Jewels.

Travel the tube. You may think public mass transport is a bit of a yawn but if your kids have never experienced the Underground then this is a must-do. Our advice: avoid rush hour if you don't like being squashed! Free for 10 year olds and younger but investigate adult ticket options before you go - especially travel cards and Oyster cards. Check: https:// www.tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/ticket-types See the penguins at London Zoo. Set in leafy Regent's Park, London Zoo is an oasis in the heart of the capital. Visitors can enjoy Gorilla Kingdom, where you can come face to face with the majestic Western Lowland Gorillas and Rainforest Life. Most kids want to see Penguin Beach and watch the penguins dive, swim, frolic and feed.

Buy a toy in Hamleys. Okay, so it’s a toy shop. But it is a famous toy shop, it is a big toy shop and there is usually plenty going on during the holidays. It is free to enter but count yourself lucky if you escape without buying anything!

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Part of the Festival of British Archaeology. See archaeologists at work and join in with the digging at weekends. Also with sandpit dig and finds washing.

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Top deck on a double decker. Ride on one of those big red London buses. Buses are fun and a great way to get about. Our advice: avoid rush hour if you don't like being squashed! Free for 10 year olds and younger but investigate adult ticket options especially travel cards and Oyster cards.

Check: https://www.tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/ticket-types Changing the guard. For a display of British pomp and ceremony, watch the Changing the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. All the guards in the ceremony are dressed in traditional red tunics and bearskin hats, and the ceremony is set to music. For Changing the Guard dates visit: www.royal.gov.uk/RoyalEventsandCeremonies/ChangingtheGuard See the Houses of Parliament. Getting a glimpse of Big Ben is a must for any school kid on a trip to London. If you would like to have a look around inside the Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower that houses Big Ben then check out the best ways of doing that here: http://www. parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/ July - August 2015

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Rhossili Bay: Voted Britain’s Best Beach

Oh I Do Want To Be Beside The Seaside...

We may be short of beaches in Herefordshire and Worcestershire but being land-locked is no excuse to miss out on a family visit to the seaside this summer.

Where you go may be partly determined by where you live.

Those based in the north of our region or who are closer to the M5 may opt to zoom down to Weston-super-Mare or even further afield; while those in Herefordshire may take the A40, pick up the M4 and head to the beaches of south Wales.

Your choice may also depend on whether you are thinking about a day trip or planning a few nights away – perhaps under canvas or with a caravan. Some may fancy taking the opportunity to head down to the lovely Cornish coast for a few days but for our money, wherever you live in our two counties and whatever seaside activities you and your family enjoy, the beaches of the Gower Peninsula are difficult to beat.

Gower Peninsula The Gower is a beautiful area adjacent to Swansea and easily reached by the M4. It’s hard to talk about Gower without mentioning Rhossilli Bay. It’s been referred to as “the

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supermodel of British Beaches” and has won accolades such as “Britain’s Best Beach”, and the “UK’s Best Picnic Spot”. It’s a haven for wildlife too with many different breeds of bird nesting in the cliffs – so don’t forget your binoculars. (See: http://www. visitswanseabay.com/destinations/gower-peninsula/) If your older off-spring are looking to catch some waves, head to Langland Bay and Caswell Bay on the south of the Gower or Llangennith on the west of the Gower, to watch them hop onto their surfboards! There are some good camp sites in the Gower although we would recommend booking at busy times – and especially over weekends.

Oxwich Bay and Horton along the southern coast of the Gower are favourites for families with younger children and not far from Swansea; they are spacious and safe with plenty of sand to exercise the creativity of little sand sculptors. Mumbles Head is closer to Swansea, and there you’ll find the rocky retreat of Limeslade Bay and Bracelet Bay, a small, sheltered cove that's easy to get to, where the kids can enjoy rock-pooling.

For a more remote experience head to Three Cliffs Bay, where

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Seaside Some Picnic Ideas If you fancy a something a little different from the boring triangular sarnies and crisps to go into your summer picnics then here are a few ideas: Pizza: Cook or make some pizzas, slice them up and and wrap them in foil.

Mini sandwich assortment: Use pastry shapes to cut up bread into different shapes with assorted fillings.

Melon chunks on a straw: Four or five cubes or balls of melon pierced by a straw; using different melon types adds colour; make just before you leave,wrap them in cling film and pack them in a rigid container.

Three Cliffs Bay: perfect day out

Pasta: Cook up some pasta with pesto and allow to cool.

Mix in some olives, peppers, ham or whatever the children like and pack in a sealed plastic container.

you can see the signature limestone cliffs. There’s also a forest and a castle waiting to be explored nearby.

Finger fun: Drain a small jar of olives, grab a punnet of grapes and stash some strawberries in the hamper.

Amble from Rhossili to Mewslade Bay if you enjoy sloping sea cliffs and breath-taking views. Some of the hidden Gower jewels include Pwll Du, one for the more adventurous as it sits at the bottom of a valley with access limited to just three footpaths – probably not a good idea with small children! Brandy Cove is similarly secluded with exceptionally stunning scenery.

Fruit juice punch: Freeze some orange slices, apple slices and berries. Wrap in silver foil and pack in a sealed container. Add to fruit juice for flavour and a chill.

Tenby Further along the Welsh coast is the lovely town of Tenby which is too far for a day trip for most of us but a great place to stay for a few days. Situated within the UK’s only coastal national park, there is plenty of choice if a barefooted stroll on the sand or a bracing salt-water dip is on your agenda. The beaches have Blue Flag status for cleanliness and water quality. Named Best Beach in Europe 2014, Tenby's Harbour beach is home to the iconic St Julian’s chapel, Harbour Cafe and Tenby Sailing Club, which welcomes members and non-members alike. The beach is a must for those of us who haven’t truly arrived at the seaside until we’ve heard that evocative clinking of boat rigging in the breeze and the gentle splash of waves against a hull. (See: http:// www.visittenby.co.uk/)

Salad in a cup: Stack lettuce, sliced tomato, corn, diced peppers and tuna, chicken or ham in a cup or glass, seal with cling film and pack upright.

Pastries for small hands: Need to be made ahead of time, but stuff them with yummy fillings and they make a great picnic food that is easy to handle.

Weston-super-Mare But do not ignore the coast on the other side of the Severn Estuary and just an hour or two down the M5 from Worcestershire. Portishead has an interesting beach, located within the Severn Estuary that offers sand and rocks backed by grass. Then there is the long beach running south west from Clevedon which is an old Victorian seaside resort at the mouth of the river Severn that features a long pier. Also, take a look at Sand Bay, a sand and shingle beach with a salt marsh and adjacent to the National Trust headland at Sand Point.

However, if you are intent on heading down the M5 rather than into Wales for a day at the seaside with the children then it has to be Weston-super-Mare: an established seaside resort with everything you will need to keep the kids occupied regardless of whether the tide is in or out. Older children may enjoy the Grand Pier amusements while younger ones can ride on the donkeys and eat ice creams.

So, whether its Wales or the West Country, there are a number of exciting options for day trips. Send us your seaside snaps and beach reviews to share on Twitter and on our Facebook page!

Thanks to Visit Tenby the City & County of Swansea for materials used in preparing this report.

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Rain, Rain Don’t Go Away One thing you can count on this summer is that there will be rain. When the heavens do open, you’ll need some ideas to keep your little ones occupied.

Sarah Butters offers her favourite ways to fill a wet summer day.

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Whether you’re a Jedi at Jenga or a master Monopoly player, there’s nothing like a giant board games tournament. No one in the Butters household will ever forget the day a game of Battleships descended into an actual World War. And if I’m honest, I’ve never quite got over being beaten by my children at Scrabble after they came up with ‘zumba’ on a triple word score. However this is a chance to encourage your family to forget the iPads and X Boxes of today and remember the fun you can have with three dimensional people.

Go to Wise Owl Toys in Worcester for interesting and educational toys, games and puzzles.

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From the best selling game “Dobble” (for ALL ages), new Magformers (really different magnetic construction with lots of added play value, age 3-10) to traditional wooden Bigjigs Railway, Playmobil, Schleich and Orchard Toys set of games and puzzles, as well as science kits, Wise Owl Toys have all you want to keep your children busy!

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schools offer intense holiday courses for children looking to master this life saving skill and you can support them with a rainy day trip to your local pool. Make swimming fun.

Keep Learning Alive Six weeks is a long time to be out of the classroom. Make a note of the days your local after school support centre is running holiday sessions. For example, Explore Learning is open daily over the school holidays and offers a range of learning opportunities for children from 4 years old. This may give your child a head start when September comes.

Create A Rainy Day Jar Has your child ever asked to do some or thing that you’ve not had the time for? Maybe it’s baking biscuits or building some Lego they’ve had since their birthday. Whenever time is against you, get your child to write the idea on a piece of paper and pop it in the Rainy Day Jar. It means you can reach into it for ideas as soon as you hear the words ‘’It’s raining!”

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If the summer showers won’t allow you to get dry, grab your swimsuit and head to your local leisure centre. News that half of primary school children can’t swim the length of a pool should be a wake up call for all parents. Many local swim

Your local museum is rain proof and packed with family activities to keep you all occupied. The summer holiday is a time for the attractions on your doorstep to put out the welcome mat for families. Take a look at our What’s On guide for ideas.

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All Sorts Performing Arts www.allsortsofpa.co.uk 07768485533 - allsorts.pa@gmail.com Join in the summer fun! 10% off to siblings!

Performing Arts Creative Fun with Performance. £20 per day. Worcester Baptist Church, Samsone Street WR1 1LN. 20th & 21st July. 10.00-3.00pm.

Fun Dance & Pop Factor Workshop. £10.00. St Johns Sports Centre WR2 4LE. 23rd July. 2.00-4.00pm.

Magical Performing Arts. £20.00 for the day. Worcester Methodist Church WR2 5DL. 28th July. 10.00-3.00pm.

Cheerleading Day. £20.00 for the day.

Worcester Methodist Church WR2 5DL. 29th July. 10.00-3.00pm.

Droitwich Fun Performing Arts Day. £20.00 per day. Droitwich Spa Methodist Church. 30th July. 10.30-3.00pm Musical Theatre Movie Madness! £20.00 per day St Marys Hall Worcester WR1 1NS. 4th - 5th August. 10.00-3.00pm Malvern Fun Performing Arts Day. £20.00 for the day. Malven Cube WR14 2YF. 10th August 10.00-3.00pm

Artrix, Bromsgrove Join in the Family Fun Festival during July and August with a variety of workshops and events for children aged 6-9 & 10-17 years old including two Stage School weeks, a creative club week, drop in activities and special Friday events on 31st July and 7th and 14th August. 01527 577330. www.artrix.co.uk

Big Dance Week

To advertise in Families call Diane on 01684 586620

Gold Star. Kingstone High School, Hereford, HR2 9HJ. 8th July. 01432 340555. www.courtyard.org.uk Worcestershire Dancing, 9th July.

Accelerate,11th July. Artrix, Bromsgrove B60 1PQ. 01527 577330. www.artrix.co.uk

Music & Theatre Experience, Droitwich Performing arts course for children 5-11 years and 12-16 years. Norbury Theatre, Droitwich. 3rd - 7th August. Single day and whole week bookings. 9am-3.30pm.

Extended hours available. 07787 346633 www.mtexperience.co.uk

Number 8, Pershore Themed Theatre workshop for children aged 8-18 years including devising, scripting, staging and performing a play in a day - 19th August. Also make WWI Bunting - Fabric Painting Workshop suitable for all ages. 5th and 26th August. 01386 555488 www.number8.org

Tonia Peters

BSc (Hons), PGCE, MEd (Ed Psych)

Educational Psychologist (Chartered by the BPS)

Independent assessment and advice for all special needs including autism, learning difficulties, dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention problems

Tel: 07853 248311

Grafton Psychology Associates Ltd Trading as Tonia Peters Company Registration Number: 7853233. Registered in England and Wales.

Stagecoach, Kidderminster A week long workshop including a performance with singing, dancing and acting. 10th-14th August for children aged 6-17 years. Open to non-Stagecoach students. 01562 66194 www.stagecoach.co.uk/kidderminster

The Courtyard Theatre, Hereford A variety of themed fun drama and arts workshops for ages 4-8 years, 7-12 years and 10-16 years. 01432 340555 www.courtyard.org.uk

Girls Pamper Parties! Age 3+ Princess appearances & Frozen-themed parties. Dressing up, Nail art, Karaoke, Jewellery & magic wand making, Foot spas, Chocolate fountains & more!! Very competitive prices.

Contact the pamper fairy to get a party tailored to you!

www.glitzngiggles.co.uk 07817704933

COOKERY Red Hen Cookery, Worcester Summer holiday cookery clubs. 4th - 28th August for children aged 5-14 yrs in Worcester. 01905 422997 www.redhencookery.co.uk

Holiday oliday Camp Fun football coaching for ages

5-11 YEARS FootieBugs offers action packed weeks of fun football activities over the summer!

Contact Us! Email:worcestershire@footiebugs.com Tel: 0845 863 0698 footiebugs.com

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MULTI – ACTIVITY CLUBS AND WORKSHOPS Aztec Watersports, Lower Moor, Pershore Multi-activity courses in the Summer holidays including Windsurfing, Kayaking, Sailing, Canoeing, Raft Building, Archery, Climbing and more for children aged 8-15 yr olds (older and younger children may be eligible on certain days). 01386 860013 www.aztecwatersports.com

Blackwell Adventure, Bromsgrove School holiday Get Out Club open to children 8-15 yr olds – a full day of adventure with a wide range of activities.

3rd - 28th August. 0121 445 1285 www.blackwelladventure.co.uk

Bowbrook House School, Peopleton, Nr Pershore Summer School running for 5 weeks for children 4-12 years. Many activities including basketball, motor quads, rounders, tennis, soccer, lego, party games, video making, and more. 01905 841242 www.bowbrookhouseschool.co.uk

Bromsgrove School, Bromsgrove Fun sports and craft-based activity day camps including Badminton, Basketball, Cookery, Cricket, Dance, Drama, Football, Hockey, Mad Science, Martial Arts, Netball, Photography, Mosaic, Pottery, Swimming. 29th June 21st August. Tennis and Hockey Camps.

24th-28th August. All for 8 – 15 year olds. 01527 579679 ext 347 www.bromsgrove-school.co.uk

D C Leisure Centres Junior Holiday Activities for 2-7 year olds. (Kraft Club) and 8-13 yrs (Day Camp). Wyre Forest Glades.

Kidderminster Leisure Centre.

01562 515151 www.dcleisurecentres.co.uk

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Halo Leisure Varied summer holiday activities at sports centres in Hereford, Bromyard, Ledbury, Ross and Leominster plus a tailored programme of activities for children 4-12 year olds. 17th July - 6th September.

0300 012 1222 www.haloleisure.co.uk

King’s St Albans, Worcester Summer Club 13th- 28th August offers a wide variety of sporting, educational and recreational activities and is open to children aged 4-13 years. 01905 354906 www.ksw.org.uk/stalbans/holiday-club

KO Sport, Peopleton nr Pershore Holiday Clubs for children aged 5-14 years including sports, roller skating, dance, craft, cooking and plasma cars. Mondays and Wednesdays in July and August. Peopleton village hall, nr Pershore WR10 2EG. 01905 840396 www.kosport.co.uk

Malvern Special Families, Holiday Clubs in Malvern and Worcester for children 5-19 yrs with special needs inc arts and crafts, sensory play, soft play, animal therapy, music sessions, food activities, sports, parachute games, bouncy castles and day trips. 27th July- 21st August. 01684 892526 www.malvernspecialfamilies.org.uk

Sports Challenge, Droitwich, Evesham and Pershore Multi-sports and activity holiday camps at Droitwich, Evesham and Pershore Leisure Centres for children aged 5-14 yrs.

01386 300726 www.sportschallenge.org.uk

Super Camps, Malvern Multi-Activity Camps for children aged 6-16 in the summer holidays at Malvern College including cultural cooking, arts and crafts and multi sport activities.

01235 467300 www.supercamps.co.uk

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What’s On SPORTS District Sports Six weeks of Activities. Sessions are split into 2 full weeks Football Academies, 8 days cricket and 6 days Multi Sport, across two venues - Hanley Castle and Barnards Green, Malvern. 20th July-28th August. Email: nbond@districtsports. co.uk Tel: 07813316526. www.districtsports.co.uk CRICKET TSR Summer Cricket Coaching Academies, Summer coaching programme. 20th July - 30th August. 5-7 year olds junior programme and 8-14 year old cricket development course.

Bromsgrove and Barnt Green. Early drop off available. Led by TSR Coaches. Also a multi-sport camp at Bromsgrove 17th-21st August.

07748 337 879 www.tsrcricketcoaching.com

SUMMER ACTIVITY CAMPS EastEr aCtIVItY Camps Mondays 27th July, 3rd, 10th, For ages: 5-14

£20 per day

monday 30th24th march 17th and August Wednesday 1st aprilJuly, 5th, Wednesdays 29th Wednesday april 12th and 8th 19th August Friday 10th april @Peopleton Village Hall @ peopleton Village Hall WR10 2EG Wr10 2EG 9.00am - 3.30pm 9.00am - 3.30pm Wrap around care available

Roller Skating Sports/Games, Fun activities:roller skating Treasure HuntHunt Dance/ sports/Games, treasure Cheerleading Cooking/Crafts, Dance/Cheerleading Cooking/Crafts, Football (coached Football (coached by ex by National ex National Villa player), Bouncy Castle , Plasma Cars Villa(weather player) permitting) Booking Essential • Sibling discounts Booking Essential • Sibling discounts t: 01905 840396 E: info@kosport.co.uk W: www.kosport.co.uk

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FOOTBALL Football First, Worcester Safe, fun football coaching for boys and girls aged 4-13 years by primary school teachers held at RGS The Grange, Worcester.

27th-31st July and 3rd-7th August. 07825 772031/07921 525302 www.footballfirst2002.com

FootieBugs, Bromsgrove and Worcester FootieBugs offers your child an action packed, FUN week(s) of football during the school holidays. Camps are open to children from 5-11 years and are full of fun games and activities, with each week ending with a World Cup Competition Day and the chance to win trophies and medals!

All children will receive a certificate for taking part. You can relax in the knowledge that all coaches have an enhanced police check, FA qualification and insurance and are passionate about coaching children! For more information or to book a place, please contact Dean or Cherylin on 0845 863 0698 worcestershire@footiebugs.com www.footiebugs.com/worcester

TENNIS Pershore Tennis Club Fun holiday Tennis Camps indoors and outdoors for all ages and abilities for children aged 5-11 yrs and 12-18 yrs.

01386 556677 www.pershoretennis.co.uk

Tennis Hereford Tennis and multi-sports holiday camps at Hereford Cathedral School, Hereford Whitecross and Eardisley clubs for children 4-15 yrs. 07971 182664 www.tennishereford.co.uk

Worcester Tennis Academy, Worcester, Kempsey and Hallow The courses aim to help players improve their tennis in a fun environment. This will be done through technical and tactical coaching as well as competitive play. Fun tournaments will be held every Friday on every course. Prizes and other awards will be available on the last day of the course for children 4-16 years.

07831 718775 www.worcestertennis.co.uk.

HORSE RIDING Tipton Hall Riding School Summer Pony Camps. Three days of riding and looking after your own pony, activities will include dressage and mini show jumping.

30th-1st August and 11th-13th August. Also, Pony Care Taster Morning. Grooming and pony care, plus riding and pony games. 6th August. Bromyard. 01885 488791. www.tiptonhallridingschool.com

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Fun football training for kids aged 18 months to 7 years Classes held in Bromsgrove, Redditch & Kidderminster Sign up online at

www.littlekickers.co.uk or call 0121 364 7165 or alternatively email eread@littlekickers.co.uk To advertise call: 01684 586620

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Please check with the venue in case details have changed and also please note that with some venues, it is cheaper to pay in advance on-line.

What’s On THEATRE

Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Malvern, Worcs, WR14 3HB 01684 892277, www.malvern-theatres.co.uk Stick Man – LIVE ON STAGE! Awardwinning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. 14th - 16th July. £12.32.

Number 8 Community Arts Centre, 8 High Street, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 1BG 01386 555488, www.number8.org Cecil’s Starlight Safari. Come and meet Cecil the Donkey as they take you on a starlight safari. 18th August.

2.30pm. £6.50, £5.00 under 16s.

The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR 01432 340555, www.courtyard.org.uk Chicken Lickin. Join in with all the fun and games at Sooty’s Birthday Party!

18th July. 2.00 pm. £8.00.

FARM PARKS All Things Wild Nature Centre, Station Road, Honeybourne, Nr Evesham, WR11 7QZ 01386 833083, www.allthingswild.co.uk An all-weather attraction with a wide range of animals, a soft play area, outside play area, indoor tractors, animals encounter room, cafe, new barefoot walk, dinosaurs, birthday parties and much more.

Little Owl Farm Park, Owl Hill Lane, Dunhampton, DY13 9SS 01905 620325, www.littleowlfarmpark.co.uk A variety of animals, petting area, soft play, pedal tractors, nature trail, cafe and picnic area.

Newbridge Play Barn, Little Marcle, Nr Ledbury, HR8 2QG 01531 670780, www.newbridgeplaybarn.com Egg collecting, tractor rides, pony rides, duck feeding, animals, hands-on pet time, indoor and outdoor play areas, zipwire, trampolines, birthday party venue and much more.

Shortwood Farm, Pencombe, Bromyard, HR7 4RP 01885 400205, www.shortwoodfarm.co.uk Set in 150 acres of glorious Herefordshire countryside. Lots of animals, animal feeding, tractor rides, birthday party venue, tea room and much more.

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Small Breeds Farm Park, Kington, Hereford, HR5 3HF 01544 231109 www.owlcentre.com

Owl garden, variety of animals and birds, small animals, tea room.

The Stables Farm Shop and Cafe, Astwood Lane, Astwood Bank, Redditch, B96 6PS 01527 894167, www.thestablesfarmshop.co.uk

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DT 01905 25371, www. museumsworcestershire.org.uk Scraptastic Warrier Costume. Make shields, spears and head-dresses.

22nd July. 11am-3pm.

Calling all Romans! Create your own mosaic tile. Limited spaces. 28th July.

Build Boudicca’s Camp. Build a BIG, Miniature Camp. 6th August.

Calling Princesses, Princes and Warriors! Create a mini-turreted world of castles and towers. 12th August.

A variety of animals, tractor trailer rides, animal feeding, giant sandpit, cafe.

Buckles, Beads, Brooches and Bangles.

Make your own dazzling costume jewellery. 17th August.

Top Barn Farm Park, Holt Heath, Worcester, WR6 6NH 01905 621954, www.topbarn.co.uk

Illuminated Letters, scrolls and sealing wax. Create a beautiful medieval masterpiece, sealed with wax.

26th August.

A wide range of animals, outside play area, tractor and trailer tour, animal petting, birthday party venue, egg collecting, sand pit, snack shack, farm shop, maize maze and much more.

Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Nr Kidderminster, Worcs, DY11 7XZ 01299 250416, www. museumsworcestershire.org.uk

MUSEUMS Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcs, B60 4JR 01527 831363, www.avoncroft.org.uk Activity Days. Mondays: Bricks & Sticks. Tuesdays: Forest School, Wednesdays: Bad Bugs and Pond Predators, Thursdays: Have-a-go Archery and Falconry and Fridays: Traditional Games. 20th July – 28th August.

Lace Wars. Skirmish re-enactments and living history encampments showing military and civilian life in the 18th century. 25th – 26th July.

A Day in the Country!

Demonstrations of traditional crafts and countryside activities. 31st August.

Commandery, 109 Sidbury, Worcester, WR1 2HU 01905 361821, www. museumsworcestershire.org.uk

Archaeology Treasures. Tour around the Collections Centre. 15th July.

Castle Explorers. Discover the secrets of the past. 18th July- 2nd August.

Summer Funtime – Holiday Activities. Craft activities for all the family. Three different crafts every day plus have a go at archery on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tuesday – Friday throughout August. 10.30am – 4.00pm £1.00 per child.

Mr Stink, Outdoor Theatre. Pack a picnic and watch “the stinkiest stinker who ever lived”. 30th July. Gates open 5.00pm.

Pirate School. Learn how to be a pirate. 31st August.

ATTRACTIONS Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, HR8 1RL 01531 633160, www.eastnorcastle.com

Goodrich Castle, Castle Lane, Goodrich, Ross on Wye, HR9 6HY 01600 890538, www.english-heritage.org.uk Trial and Punishment.

3rd – 4th August.

Knights and Princesses Academy.

10th – 11th August.

Fighting Knights.

15th – 16th August.

Siege Challenge for Kids.

17th – 18th August.

Good King, Bad King, Sad King.

24th – 25th August.

Hampton Court Castle and Gardens, Hope-under-Dinmore, Leominster, HR6 0PN 01568 797676, www.hamptoncourt.org.uk Various events over the summer. See website for details.

Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster Station, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX 01562 757900, www.svr.co.uk Peep behind the scenes.

18th July.

Meet The Railway People.

4th-6th August.

Dig & Discover Week.

11th-13th August.

Pirate & Princess Week.

18th-20th August.

Dinosaur Week. 25th-27th August.

Westons Visitor Centre, The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR9 7NY 01531 660233, www.westons-cider.co.uk Play Park including John Deere pedal tractors, swings, the children’s play farm house plus delightful orchard walk past the orchards and a wildlife pond.

Witley Court and Gardens, Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcester, WR6 6JT 01299 896636, www.english-heritage.org.uk

Day of the Daleks. The Charity Dalek Squad are invading! 9th August.

Regular attractions include Knight’s Maze and adventure playground.

Tractor Ted. 5th July.

Teddy Bear Picnic. 19th July.

Flying Potter. Creative workshops with Eastnor Pottery. 12th July.

Budding Bakers. Join Easy Peasy Cookery for baking and decorating workshops. 2nd - 6th August.

Peter Rabbit. Outdoor family theatre 9th August.

Exotic Animals. Creepy crawly talks and displays. 9th – 13th August Bounce and Boing. Inflatable obstacle course and bouncy castle.

17th – 20th August.

Alien Science Workshops.

12th and 19th August

Mad Science. Fun experiments and shows. 23rd – 27th August.

Hereford and Leominster Kite Festival 18th – 19th July

Scarecrow Making 26th - 27th August.

Alice in Wonderland. Celebratting 150 years. 30th – 31st August.

Lake Dipping Four dates between 3rd-24th August

Battle Headquarters 1651.

Experience the most turbulent day in the Commandery’s history as it changes from family home to Battle HQ. 29th - 31st August.

Forge Mill Needle Museum, Needle Mill Lane, Riverside, Redditch, B98 8HY 01527 62509, www.forgemill.org.uk National Archaeology Weekend: A Roman Invasion! Fun archaeology themed activities. 11th-12th July.

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Ugly Bug Safari. 5th – 6th August.

Edwardian Fun & Games.

12th – 13th August We Are Amused. 19th – 20th August Victorian Summer School.

26th – 27th August Victorian Summer Fete.

30th – 31st August

NATIONAL TRUST 0844 800 1895 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Berrington Hall, nr Leominster, HR6 0DW Tel: 01568 615721

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Family Fun Festival What’s On

Excavate! Summer of Archaeology.

19th July - 9th August.

Digging up BrockhamptonSummer of Archaeology. 19th July.

Weekend archaeologists- Summer of Archaeology. 25th-26th July.

Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue Dog Show. Bring your dog, watch the show and join in the competition, only £1.00 per class.

9th August.

Bug Hotel Making and Bug Hunt Hunt for butterflies, moths and bugs in the wildflower meadow. Identify species using your own spotter sheet and make your own butterfly clip to take home.

25th August.

Croft Castle, Yarpole, nr Leominster, HR6 9PW Tel: 01568 780246 Play like an Edwardian 18th July – 6th September.

Selective days.

Beatrix Potter’s ‘The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny’ 5th August. 2.00pm.

Wild Wood Camp 22nd August. 7.00pm.

Croome Park, Croome D’Abitot, WR8 9DW Tel: 01905 371006 Family Activity Days. Various dates and themed activities throughout Summer holidays – see website.

Croome’s Discovery Log Books.

17th July - 6th September.

Teddy Bear Zip Wire.

2nd August.

A Walk With Bats.

29th August.

Hanbury Hall, School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich, WR9 7EA Tel: 01527 821214 Family Activity Days. Various dates and themed activities throughout Summer holidays – see website.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic 19th July. 10.30am.

The Weir, Swainshill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7QF Tel:01981 590509 Gardener Ned’s Lost Veg. 18th July - 6th September.

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Upton upon Severn Sunshine Music Festival www.uptonfestival.co.uk Fun family music festival with loads of well known bands plus fun fair, river boat trips, archery, face painting. fireworks finale. 28th - 30th August.

Welland Steam and Country Rally www.wellandsteamrally.co.uk A popular event promising nostalgia, sights, sounds, colour and movement for every member of the family as you take a trip down memory lane.

24th July – 26th July.

Animals R Magic in aid of The Cinnamon Trust, Jinney Ring Craft Centre, Hanbury, Bromsgrove, B60 4BU www.jinneyring.co.uk Come and meet animal charities and get advice on the care and welfare of animals, novelty dog show, dog obedience and agility demonstrations with the opportunity to have a go, gundog demonstration, ferrets, birds of prey, alpacas and much more. 19th July.

Big Picnic in the Park, Droitwich Festival, Lido Park, Droitwich Tel: 01386 565018 A family event for the whole community held in Lido Park. Food and drink stalls, music and entertainment. A great day out for the family, all proceeds go to local charity “New Hope”..

Sunday 5th July. 11.00am – 5.00pm Annual Speed Shear.

The Oxford Arms, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3DR. 01544230322 Possibly the ONLY sheep shearing competition to take place actually on a stage, inside a pub. Raising money for the Air Ambulance. Four classes, junior, intermediate, senior and open.

7th August. 6.30pm - 9.30pm.

Please contact Diane on 01684 586620 if you are interested in advertising in Families Hereford and Worcester magazine.

Monday 27th-Friday 31st July

Out of the Box Stage School Join Artrix Youth Theatre for a week of performance leading to an original musical show ‘Poppins with a Twist’ on Friday night in the theatre!

Book July’s, get August’s half price!

Friday 31st July

Holiday Fun Friday Ukulele Workshop Pottery Workshop Jets Pottery Painting Magic Russ Show A Dragon’s Tale Puppet Show Dragon Puppet Making Poppins with a Twist Show 7pm

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Summer of Archaeology Indiana Bones Trail.

18th July - 6th September.

Pershore Plum Festival www.pershoreplumfestival.org. uk 01386 565373 Lots of attractions with stalls, Classic cars, farmers market, boat trips, arts and crafts, teddy bear zip wire, street and children entertainment.

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Funky Beats Friday DJ Workshop African Drumming Graffiti Art Hats My Pet Monster and Me

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Out of the Box Stage School Join Artrix Youth Theatre for a week of performance leading to an original musical show ‘Charlie & Matilda’s Marvellous Medicine’ on Friday night in the theatre!

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Summer at Avoncroft Museum Join us for a fun-packed summer of activities from Monday 20th July!       

Cookery in historic buildings Costumed characters Discover the great outdoors Bushcraft & campfire cooking Brick-making and wattle & daub Archery & falconry Traditional games

Full details are on our website.

Avoncroft Museum, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, B60 4JR www.avoncroft.org.uk; Tel: 01527 831363 Registered charity no: 241644

Holiday Funtime Tuesdays to Fridays throughout August Join us for four fun weeks of creative craft activities for all the family, plus archery on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

Pirate School Monday 31 August, 11am-5pm

55196 0910

Captain Sharkbreath’s lessons will include reading treasure maps, making pirate hats, jobs aboard ship, cannon drill, singing sea-shanties and how to talk ‘pirate’. Dare you enrol in Pirate School?

Family entry ticket just £13 Please call 01299 250416 for further information County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Nr. Kidderminster, DY11 7XZ

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