Families Leeds & West Yorkshire November/December 2023

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The Christmas Experience at Lotherton 25 Nov to 7 Jan

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Welcome Right now, as I write (whispers it) I am really looking forward to Christmas.

Soon we’ll all be panic-wrapping while we wait up for Christmas jumpers to wash, and fashioning nativity costumes from tinfoil.

But for a time, all the fun and sparkle of Christmas seems to be laid out neatly ahead of us. On these pages you’ll find a feast of festive events and activities.

From ice skating to visiting Father Christmas, fun fairs to fairy dells, there’s so much going on. And of course, this time of year is always enhanced by a pantomime – oh yes it is!

As ever, our what’s on listing has even more family-friendly events and activities – many of them free. I hope this issue proves to be a helping hand as you enter the mother of all planning months. Now all that’s left for me to say is: Merry Christmas!

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EDUCATION

Apps for improving maths skills

Pet Bingo

Squeebies

Marble Math

Ages 2-7yrs Entertaining app that takes kids on a maths adventure.

Ages 5-11yrs Ideal for kids who love competition.

Ages 9-12yrs Fun, engaging app that practises and reinforces key math objectives.

Monster Math

Ages 5-10 yrs Stories help children practise and learn 40+ maths skills.

Doodle Tables

Ages 4-14 yrs Boosts times tables’ confidence with a personalised program.

Native Numbers

Math Dots Puzzles – Dinosaurs

Maths Shed

Twinkl MTC Practice

Ages 4+ Play connect the dots while learning maths.

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Ages 4+ Fun and easy-to-use for practising maths skills.

Ages 4-7 yrs Develops maths skills built on a solid foundation.

Ages 4+ Expands times tables’ knowledge. Prepares for multiplication tables check.

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EDUCATION

Games which improve concentration DIY memory games

DIY attention games

Board games

Apps & online games

Chess & draughts: helps planning, concentration and anticipation.

Scrabble: focusses on spelling, strategising with available letters and maintaining attention.

Boggle: involves practising attention skills as well as vocabulary and spelling.

Sequence for Kids: enhances memory and strategic thinking.

Readlax: Brain Games Ages 5+.

IOS & Android. FREE. MentalUP Ages 6+. Website.

FREE. CogniFit Ages 7+. IOS & Android. FREE. Memory Match Ages 4+. IOS. FREE. Kiko’s Thinking Time Ages 4+.

Ipad.

GON Memory Game All ages.

Amazon. FREE.

Visual Memory Test

Simon Says

Fun ten level game where kids have to remember where a picture is. Ages 4+.

Simon Says is a great game for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

The coin game: arrange an assortment of coins in a sequence. Allow your child to look at them closely for 15 seconds, then cover. Ask them to duplicate the sequence. Repeat, timing them!

Storytelling: each player must remember and repeat an entire story, then add a new sentence.

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Backwards counting: give your child a random number and ask them to count backwards in 3s.

Spot-the-difference: helps develop focus and concentration.

Jigsaw & crossword puzzles: focusses attention on detail and patterns.

LEGO and building structures with blocks: encourages sustained concentration and creativity.

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Step into a wonderful world of light, colour and sound this winter

LIGHT ORGAN AT YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK

Part of Wakefield’s

17 Nov 2023 – 21 Jan 2024

ysp.org.uk Yorkshire Sculpture Park West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4LG | 1 mile from M1 J38

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Light Organ, at Leeds Art Gallery, 2022. Photo © Jules Lister.

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THE GREAT CHRISTMAS TOY GIVEAWAY Biggies 10 available worth £19.99 each

Ages 6+

Miraculous Magic Heroez Dolls 4 bundles available worth £45 each

Paint Pot Spin & Create Set 10 available worth £10.50 each Ages 3+

Ages 3+

Ages 3+

Ages 3+

Katamino Classic 1 available worth £35

Fireman Sam Ultimate Hero 2 available worth £29.99 each

Tonka Hat & Belt Set 5 available worth £19.99 each

Ages 4+ K3YRIDERS 2 in 1 3D Perrycornio Plush Helmet & 3 Wheeled Scooter 2 available worth £50 each Ages 3+

My Emotions & Me Book 100 available worth £12.50 each

Ages 7+

Dragon Ball Dragon Stars 4 bundles of 3 action figures worth £60 each Ages 4+

EDURINO 3 starter sets available worth £44.99 each

Ages 4-8

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FESTIVE EVENTS

Our guide to festive family fun this season Ice rink and grotto at White Rose

Ice Cube at Christmas

White Rose Shopping Centre is set to host its family-friendly Ice Rink again this Christmas after its successful debut last year.

Winter magic is coming to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens and Cookridge Street in Leeds again this festive season from November 24 to December 31.

The rink is suitable for skaters of all ages and accessible for all, with bookable parent and toddler and quiet sessions, and disco nights every Friday.

Open from November 21 to January 2, except for Christmas Day, ice skates will be available to hire, and also skating aids for the little ones – or those wanting an extra hand with their balance!

The White Rose Shopping Centre will also see the arrival of its brand new steam trainthemed grotto. Visitors can meet Santa in his vintage train carriage en route to the North Pole.

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Skaters can enjoy the 400sqm covered ice rink with daily sessions, one-to-one lessons and Penguin Clubs for young families.

Bavarian-style market stalls will serve up winter warmers, with plenty of covered seating areas to enjoy them.

For those seeking more thrills, the festive funfair features the 30-meter-high Starflyer, Golden Gallopers carousel ride, illuminated Wheel Of Light and a host of children’s festive-themed rides and games.

Ice Cube at Christmas runs from November 24 to December 31.

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FESTIVE EVENTS

Our guide to festive family fun this season Christmas Experience at Lotherton

Christmas at Harewood House

Journey to the North Pole, where you’ll be greeted by elves in their bustling workshop. Visit Santa in his cozy log cabin and receive a gift. For the littlest believers, Santa’s Cabin is open for weekday visits, and there are also relaxed Santa sessions for children with additional needs.

At Harewood House, Father Christmas will be telling a tale about The Adventures of Peppermint, who has tumbled into a magical icy world and must be brought back in time to help deliver all of the presents.

At the Elf Village there are art and craft activities, and in the Hall you can join Mrs Claus decorating gingerbread – create your own design with her.

Take a stroll through the magical, interactive Festive Woodland Walk and discover the hidden gem of Fairy Dell.

Lotherton Formal Gardens will also be beautifully lit and inside Lotherton Hall you can step back in time and admire the Edwardian splendour of Christmases past. Warm up with a hot chocolate or mulled wine in festive yurts. November 25 to January 7.

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A fabulous festive experience, this is best enjoyed by children aged six months to eight years and will run from November 25 to December 24.

From November 8 to January 7, visitors will be transported through Christmases of all eras.

Harewood’s state floor will be transformed with space-raceinspired decorations from the 50s. There’ll be disco balls and 80s tracks in the music room, to the remnants of a 90s festive party in the library.

Designed by Studio Mutt, visitors will also be immersed in a reimagined, futuristic Christmas dinner, with drone-delivered presents and fluorescent turkeys.

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FESTIVE EVENTS

Christmas at Thackray

Ice Carnival in Bradford

Families are invited to join Father Christmas on a magical 90-minute journey, exploring the diverse ways people celebrate Christmas around the world from November 18 to December 23.

Families can enjoy a FREE, funfilled weekend at Bradford’s Centenary Square full of festive treats and entertainment on November 18 and 19.

Visitors embark on an activity trail throughout the museum, where they’ll uncover clues and enjoy some winter crafting. Don’t forget to strike a pose on the Thackray sleigh for memorable photographs. Then there’s a special audience with Father Christmas, where he will regale young and old alike with cosy festive stories. Each child will receive a gift.

The audience with Father Christmas is scheduled one hour after your entry time, allowing you ample opportunity to explore the museum beforehand, including the critically acclaimed On The Bench Exhibition on Sports Injury.

Alongside stunning ice sculptures, there is a free funfair for young children, street performers and live music throughout the day provided by Bradford BID. The entertainment continues with an evening carnival performance at 6pm including performers and singers.

Each of the 10 ice sculptures are handcrafted and a live ice carve will take place on Saturday at 11am.

Share your photos by tagging in Bradford BID on Facebook, Instagram and X! More information HERE

Suitable for all ages, booking is essential, not included in the annual pass.

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PARENTING

How to deal with cyber-bullying Today’s children are so immersed in the digital world that over half of them accept cyber-bullying as part of life, according to a survey commissioned by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. Particularly invasive, cyber-bullying can be distressing because victims feel the bullies have access to them at all times.

Cyber-bullying is the use of electronic communication, be it phone, tablet or computer, to send messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. And it is not a trivial matter as some children can be subjected to prolonged online bullying campaigns that they feel they can’t escape.

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Victims of cyberbullying can find it hard to open up to their parents, explains psychologist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, an ambassador for Internet Matters’ cyberbullying campaign: ‘Sometimes children don’t want to talk about what is happening to them online’ she says. ’They may feel helpless or worry their parents will take away their phones or ban them from using tech. But it’s vital that parents learn how to engage with their children in a positive and reassuring way to open a dialogue channel which youngsters can feel reassured, not intimidated by.’

So, what can you do if you suspect your child is being cyberbullied?

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Look for the signs If bullying is going on there will be changes in your child’s normal behaviour. These could include becoming secretive about what they are doing on the computer, keeping their mobile on silent, spending a lot of time in their bedroom, showing signs of anxiety, irritability and moodiness and being quieter than usual.

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LOCAL NEWS

Book gift for all Leeds babies Welcoming a new addition this year?

LEEDS 2023 and the British Library have come together to create a special gift for children born in Leeds in 2023.

Northern Dreaming is a collection of poetry and stories for babies, children and young adults, a book designed to carry readers all the way through their childhood, and be treasured long after the last page has been turned. The book is a collection of poetry and stories created with writers including the current Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho, poet, playwright and broadcaster Lemn Sissay OBE, BBC Young Writer’s Award winner Elena Barham and upand-coming poet - and newly qualified doctor - Safia Khan, sharing the unique imaginations of these writers for the next generation of dreamers to enjoy.

Your copy of Northern Dreaming will be available for FREE from Leeds Libraries and Children’s Centres across the city.

Northern Dreaming has also inspired the final event of the LEEDS 2023 Year of Culture The Gifting.

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Magical show to end the year of culture

Leeds 2023 will end on a high with an original new show this Christmas.

The Gifting is the final chapter of Leeds’ Year of Culture.

Gather outside Leeds’ very own movie studios - Versa Studios in Holbeck, put on headphones and enter the large, cavernous space for this very special closing ceremony with a difference.

Over the course of an hour, you will be taken on a magical journey through twelve individual but connected tales that celebrate stories and the power they can have.

From the imaginations of Kully Thiarai and Alan Lane, this unique event is something special and unforgettable to end the year.

December 22 to 31, tickets on sale now.

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LOCAL NEWS

Baby Week Leeds is back!

Child Friendly Leeds and partners once again bring you Baby Week, this year running from November 14 to 20.

It’s an initiative aimed at bringing sectors and services together to promote the best start in life and the theme for 2023 is Culture and Identity.

Go along to the big family-friendly opening party at The Tetley on November 14. Aimed at parents, carers, babies and professionals, it’s a free event for people to drop in, with stalls, workshops and activities, exhibitions, speeches and lots of exciting goodies.

There will be fantastic free and low-cost events and activities throughout the week at John Lewis, The Tetley, Leeds Libraries and Children Centres.

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There will be webinars on a range of topics, parent meet-ups, sensory and messy play, story and rhyme sessions, fitness sessions and more, closing on November 20, World Children’s Day. Child Friendly Leeds is very excited to announce Baby Week is now a national charity, taking place in nine regions – with more than 1,000 events happening across the UK. More information HERE.

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Seasonal fun at Yorkshire Sculpture Park The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is holding a series of autumn/winter family activities designed to keep the kids rosy cheeked and entertained as the days get shorter.

Making the most of the stunning 500-acres of outdoor space, they include sculpture adventures and family afternoons in the Hidden Forest, as well as family-friendly seasonal walks. If the weather is looking a bit iffy, there are a range of indoor activities as well as cafes and a restaurant.

Light Organ in the Chapel is an interactive light and sound installation – children can create their very own light show by singing, talking and clapping into microphones to activate it.

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CLUBS & CLASSES

Clubs & Classes Directory

Find inspiration and sign up! Don’t forget to say you saw them in Families Leeds & West Yorkshire magazine.

Number Train

Little Seedlings

Music Bugs

A fun and interactive introduction to maths for preschool children.

Pregnancy, baby and toddler classes that focus on development in a fun, easy way.

Sensory, playbased music and singing classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Baby Ballet

Tumble Tots

Toddler Sense

Fun and informal dance classes in North Leeds for ages 18 months to 6 years.

Pyjama Drama

Classes and parties and for children up to age 7 in Mirfield and Huddersfield.

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Classes available in North Leeds for babies from 6 months to children aged 7.

Explore adventure play on bouncy castles, soft play, ride-ons and more.

Ages 13mths-5 years.

Vibe Performing Arts

Debutots

Weekly classes and Saturday Stage School.

Interactive storytelling and dramatic play sessions for ages 6 months to 7 years.

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Growing: Little Seedlings Leeds-based baby and toddler development class, Little Seedlings, goes from strength to strength, with new classes popping up in Wakefield and Yeadon.

Lucy Hynes, who set up Little Seedlings three-and-a-half years ago, has always said that the classes are as much for the adult as for the child.

The fun, play-based sessions help you teach your little one through play with easy activities, including messy play, rhymes and a chance to meet others in an informal setting, with support from a trained Early Years Teacher.

Leeds parents love the familyfriendly venues, which make a real difference to the experience. So much so, Little Seedlings recently won an award, voted for by parents and carers.

and Wakefield ahead of the New Year.

The autumn term includes Bonfire Night, Diwali, autumn and Christmas specials. One off weekend specials are also available throughout the year.

More information HERE Vibe Performing Arts Academy

Classes now run every weekday, in various locations including Chapel Allerton, Meanwood, and Farsley, with specials popping up in Yeadon Impacting and inspiring children and young people for over 10 years. Developing artisic talent and producing professional theatrical productions.

Weekly classes and Saturday stage school.

For more information email info@vibeperformingarts.co.uk

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CLUBS & CLASSES

Continuing the Tumble Tots tradition Sarah Cowgill went to Tumble Tots as a toddler. That was 30 years ago. Now she runs the classes herself.

“I took my eldest child the last time there were Tumble Tots classes in Leeds and absolutely loved them,” she said.

“I had been an Early Years Foundation Stage teacher in a Leeds school for 13 years,” she added. “I love the early years but needed something to fit in with my three young children.”

start school, with most doing PE So, Sarah took on the Harrogate and two or three times a week, but less focus in the pre-school years. “All Leeds franchise, offering classes children under five need 180 minutes here in Moortown and Boston Spa. of exercise per day,” she said.

She hasn’t looked back.

“I just feel Tumble Tots has the right mix of being active and engaging for all children and teaching them important life skills. It's a great class to set children up, ready for school,” she said.

She explained that there’s increased awareness in the importance of being active for children as they

“The feeling of accomplishment we get when we achieve something, a good walk, Zumba class, a swim, lifting a heavier weight - babies and toddlers get that too, from climbing, balancing or learning something new. So it's rewarding watching them progress and seeing how proud they are when they accomplish something new.”

Sarah added, “Times are hard at the moment and people are stretched, but attending a baby or toddler class shouldn't be considered a luxury. It's an important part of their pre-school education and a great bonding experience for parents and their little ones.”

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CHRISTMAS THEATRE

Curtain up on Christmas theatre!

It’s the perfect time of year for a family trip to see a show – oh yes it is! There are so many wonderful productions in Leeds and West Yorkshire. Here are our highlights, but don’t forget you can find more in our what’s on guide.

When the vain Wicked Queen realises that she is no longer the fairest in the land, she seeks revenge against her beautiful stepdaughter Snow White.

Carriageworks Theatre’s production features fabulous scenery, special effects, and costumes, with plenty of fun, laughter and audience participation.

It is the pantomime that is simply wicked, simply wonderful and simply must be seen! Ages 5+.

November 24 to January 7.

Over at City Varieties Music Hall, Robin Hood is the latest classic tale to get the awesome rock ‘n’ roll treatment. Mixing traditional elements of audience participation and corny gags with a jukebox full of classic rock anthems and charttoppers, performed live on stage by an ultra-talented cast of actormusicians, Robin Hood The Rock Robin Hood: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto at City Varieties Music Hall

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‘n’ Roll Panto is a Leeds tradition and a must-do experience. Ages 4+.

November 24 to January 7.

For something altogether different, see the beauty, magic and tradition of Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Leeds Grand Theatre. Share in Clara’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into an enchanting winter wonderland. Don’t miss dazzling dancing snowflakes, the famous Sugar Plum Fairy and the notorious Mouse King in the ultimate festive entertainment. November 29 to December 10.

For the littlest theatre-goers, there’s Sorry, Christmas is Cancelled…

Katie Saves the Day! Join Katie at Carriageworks Theatre on this interactive seasonal treat and help her and Santa save Christmas for everyone. Written especially for children aged two to seven (and their big people too), the story is told using Topsy Turvy Theatre’s unique style, with hand crafted puppets, original music and stunning scenery. Guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit. December 17 to 31.

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Leeds Heritage Theatres presents

By Peter Rowe Director Rob Salmon Designer Dawn Allsopp Musical Director Rebekah Hughes Lighting Designer Tim Oliver Sound Designer Kieran Ragan Choreographer Sam Spencer-Lane Casting Agent Debbie O’Brien

Fri 24 November 2023 – Sun 7 January 2024

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CHRISTMAS

Top family films for Christmas

The Polar Express (2004)

The Grinch (2018)

Home Alone 2 (1992)

Kevin is left stranded in New York City.

The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

Kate and Teddy go on a journey to catch Santa on camera.

Arthur Christmas (2011)

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)

A Boy Called Christmas (2021)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

A grumpy Grinch plots A young boy learns about to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville. friendship, bravery and the spirit of Christmas.

An imaginary world comes to life for a toymaker and his granddaughter.

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Origin story of Father Christmas, an ordinary boy sets out to find his father.

Little Women (2019)

The beloved story of the March sisters.

Santa’s clumsy son attempts to deliver a misplaced present.

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, attempts to bring Christmas to his home.

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DIY Christmas cards to create with the kids

String art Christmas card

Christmas tree card

Paper strip Christmas trees

Free printable penguin Christmas cards (8)

Tinsel tree card

Pom-pom Christmas wreath card

Snow surprise Christmas card

Reindeer card

Christmas cracker card

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CHRISTMAS

Homemade Christmas gift ideas for teachers

Pebble teacher paper weight

Crayon vase

Apple pie cookie kit

Hedgehog bread rolls

Indoor prickly cactus garden

Colourful macarons

DIY pencil holder

Homemade doughnuts and coffee

Succulent mini pot

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EDUCATION

Growing sunflowers and learning maths?

Reading and the Key Stage 2 curriculum

By Usha Patel

By Jemma Z Smith

Parents often ask how to get their child interested in maths because ‘they just don’t get it.’ Luckily, it’s possible to give children lots of help at home by using maths language and supporting them to develop sequential thought processes and logical thinking.

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Reading is vital for enabling students to access the rest of the curriculum and deepening their understanding of the world. While phonics lays the initial groundwork in Key Stage 1, the emphasis in Key Stage 2 (Year 3 and beyond) expands to exploring characters.

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Understanding multiple intelligences

By Zuzu Jordan

According to the thesaurus, intelligence means ‘smart,’ ‘clever’ and ‘bright.’

Traditionally pupils with regular high scores in academic or IQ tests are recognised as intelligent. Yet as a society we marvel at great artists, musicians and Olympians for their outstanding talent. How intelligence is measured is a debatable topic.

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Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar Help your family spread goodwill this Christmas by undertaking a kind act every day of Advent.

Find inspiration in our list of kindnesses or make up your own.

Don’t forget to mark the kind things you do on the calendar!

An act of kindness for every day of Advent

Perform an act of kindness each day until Christmas!

Pin up the calendar and keep a daily record of your family’s good deeds.

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Feed your pet or clean out their cage without having to be asked.

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CHRISTMAS

Lovely Christmas leftover recipes

Macaroni cheese

Christmas crumble

Turkey curry

Combine your Christmas leftovers with a creamy macaroni cheese bake.

Put leftover Christmas pudding to good use with this comforting, festive crumble.

Quick and easy turkey curry is a satisfying way to use up leftover turkey.

Boxing Day quesadillas

Christmas quiche

Christmas cake trifle

Potato and stuffing hash

Turkey pasta bake

A fantastic twist on the traditional Boxing Day turkey sandwich.

Leftover crispy roast potatoes and stuffing make a quick and easy hash.

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Easy quiche which makes a delightful addition to your Boxing day buffet.

Creamy cheesy pasta bake with leftover turkey.

A great way to use up leftover Christmas cake or pudding.

Turkey bubble & squeak

Easy recipe uses leftover Christmas meat and veg.

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