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Editor’s Letter Dear readers

Summer Of Fun In Gloucester

Summer holidays are here again!

A summer of events is being planned by Gloucester as part of a drive to regenerate culture across the city.

You will no doubt be looking for great ideas to entertain your youngsters during the long school break. We have some ideas featured in this issue. Many local attractions are gearing up to entertain the kids this summer and you can find out what’s happening in our news and feature pages. There are events, clubs and activities across our lovely region listed in our What’s On Section. So read on and plan some lovely days out with your family. Also look out for the launch of the fantastic new Families website in early July. The site will be more comprehensive than ever and easier to use: www.familiesonline.co.uk In our next issue the focus will be firmly on “Back to School”. Until then, enjoy the summer!

Diane Clifford. Editor, Families Gloucestershire Tel:: 01684 770566 Email: editor@familiesgloucestershire.co.uk

Events in the Summer of Music, Arts & Culture (SoMAC) programme include an extended two week blues festival, the return of the world’s oldest music festival – The Three Choirs Music festival - and an art competition called “Art In The City” featuring more than 400 artists who will create new works over the weekend of 30/31 July that will be exhibited across the city throughout August. Artists wishing to be entered into the Art In The City event will be asked to create a piece of work in any media which represents their impression of the city of the day its produced. Anybody that wants to be involved in the competition should contact: info@marketinggloucester.co.uk – please reference Families Gloucestershire.

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News & Views Charity Chop Fit For A Princess Five year old Millie from Gloucester has made a buzz at local salon Blushes Hairdressers when she had her lovely long hair cut short to raise money for CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people. Millie got up close and personal with the scissors because she wanted to donate Millie: Raises £400 her fabulous tresses to the Little Princess Trust, who make real-hair wigs for children suffering hair loss. So far she has raised over £400 for CLIC Sargent, to support young cancer patients across the UK. Before the Big Chop, Millie said: “I’m getting my hair cut for CLIC Sargent because I want all children to be happy and healthy, all day everyday.” To sponsor Millie, visit www.justgiving.com/Pip-Kortright2.

Fundraising Walk For Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer's Society charity is hoping to raise £150,000 from a sponsored walk that will take place on 25 September at The Docks in Gloucester. The Gloucester Memory Walk aims to bring together more than 2,800 walkers. People of all ages and abilities, and their pets, can raise money to better support those living with dementia and help find a cure. Research shows that 850,000 people in the UK have dementia. To register see: www.memorywalk.org.uk/find-a-walk/Gloucester/

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Hi kids, parents, grandparents, teachers – and book lovers everywhere! I’m Ed and here is my early summer selection. Ed’s Reading Room is an exciting free book review website www.EdontheWeb.com.

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Teaching Maths Is Child’s Play School may soon be out for the summer, but that doesn't mean teaching and learning are over - especially not for young siblings playing together at home. New research shows that the natural process of teaching mathematics to one another gives kids the chance to explore their world. A study published in Infant and Child Development by researchers from Concordia University in Montreal discovered that young children's interest and engagement in teaching mathematics to their siblings during informal at-home interactions helps both the one teaching and the one learning to better understand the subject. "By the time children enter school, they have already become familiar with certain mathematical concepts because they spend so much time playing together at home with toys and materials like construction games, blocks and memory cards,” said Nina Howe, a professor from Concordia, who led the team of researchers behind the study. Howe and her co-authors from Concordia and the University of Waterloo worked with 39 sets of siblings who were each two years apart in age. The children were studied at home at two points in time, firstly when they were two and four years old, and again when they were four and six. The researchers identified and coded teaching sequences based on the clear and obvious intention of one sibling to teach the other. Those teaching moments were marked by phrases like, "I'll show you how" and "Why does 4 come after 3?." Howe and her fellow researchers also discovered that siblings engaged in teaching numbers, geometry and measurement during the first, younger time period. The children taught and learned concepts related to grouping, relations and operations in the second. See: https://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/cunews/main/ stories/2016/06/14/why-teaching-math-is-childs-play. 4

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ED SAYS: ‘Malcolm lives an ordinary life with his mum and her brother, Uncle Gobb. Malcolm finds his uncle very tiresome as he is always trying to get Malcolm to do more homework among other boring things and threatens his nephew with the dread shed of the title. He enlists the help of his friend Crackersnacker to try and find a way of getting Uncle Gobb to move out from his home and his life.’

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SAYS: ‘Sophie and Lil are commissioned to find a stolen brooch known as the Jewelled Moth. With the help of their friends Joe and Billy they set out to uncover the dreadful deeds and secrets of London’s most wanted criminal. The story moves between high society and the darker side of London life. Will their cunning, ingenuity and bravery be enough to find the dangerous criminal in time.’

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Night Night My Little Tiger by Lottie Prentice (Treehouse Books £7.99) ED SAYS: ‘When William is tucked in to bed his favourite bedtime story is about a beautiful tiger. As he settles down for the night he is whisked off to an exotic setting for this lovely tale about a tiger called Jacinda. There follows a fantastic adventure in the jungle, swimming in the river surrounded by amazing birds. When William wakes in the morning somehow it all seems more than just a dream.’

Frankie’s Magic Football: Deep Sea Dive by Frank Lampard (Little, Brown Books £4.99) ED SAYS: ‘Frankie and his friends are mad about football and with Frankie’s magic football they are never quite sure of their next exciting adventure. They set out on the boating lake but they are soon overcome by the power of a whirlpool and quickly find themselves in an underwater world. When they meet a friendly mermaid and her family who face the dangers of the evil sharks, will Frankie and his friends be able to help them restore their city.’ Ed’s Reading Room is part of www.edontheweb.com, a DTI awardwinning website. It was created by Maggie Humphreys, a teacher of more than 25 years, and Les Snowdon, who together are authors of several books on fitness walking and healthy eating. You can contact Maggie on 01753 730019 or by email at maggiehumphreys@aol.com. See Maggie’s latest ebooks at www.WalkWalk.co.uk.

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Pushy Parent Risk Intrusive and ambitious parents lead children to be too self-critical and this risks depression and anxiety, according to new research. Some parents with high expectations of their children’s academic performance urge the child to achieve good grades, while others may over-react when the child makes mistakes. However, parents should not push their children too far, as this behaviour may have unintended consequences, say researchers. A five-year study on primary school children in Singapore by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) found that children with intrusive parents had a higher tendency to be overly critical of themselves and this tendency increased over the years. Children in the study who demonstrated an increased level of self-criticalness also reported elevated depression or anxiety symptoms.

“When parents become intrusive.... it may signal to the children that what they do is never good enough,” said Assistant Professor Ryan Hong, from NUS. “Over time, such behaviour... may be detrimental to the child’s well-being as it increases the risk of the child developing symptoms of depression, anxiety and even suicide in very serious cases,” he warned. “Instead of asking, Did you get full marks on your test?, parents can try asking, How did you do on your test?” advised Hong. He also suggested that parents should refrain from blaming the child for not performing up to expectations. Instead, parents should first praise the child for his/her achievements before turning to the mistakes. The findings were published in the Journal of Personality. See more here: http://news.nus.edu.sg/press-releases/10531intrusive-parents-self-critical

Education Scholarship Opportunity For Year 3s A new scholarship has been launched at Rendcomb College for pupils joining Year 3 from September 2017. The 7+ Scholarship is available to both current and new pupils. The College is now accepting applications until December this year. Head of Juniors at Rendcomb College, Victoria Beevers said: “We have introduced this new scholarship as a way of recognising and rewarding pupils who show promise and potential in our younger years. This is the first time the school has offered a scholarship at this level and is very much aligned with our ethos of providing an inclusive and broadranging education.” For more information, go to www. rendcombcollege.org.uk/scholarships

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Education School Gate Mistakes By Liat Hughes Joshi Common mistakes on the school run. Complaining to the teacher You take what your child has said as gospel, march into see the teacher, only to fall flat on your face when you discover your little one has got it completely wrong . Sweating the small stuff An interest in how your child is doing is healthy but getting overly-wrapped up with the minutiae of reading levels is less so. Who could tackle the hardest spellings at the age of five will not go on their CV, after all. Getting embroiled in competitiveness Engaging with the competitive parent at the school gate is a lose-lose situation. If your child is ahead of hers, she will hate you for it. If hers has one up on yours, you will end up inwardly fuming at her smugness. Not helping at school Volunteering for the Parent Teacher Association is an ideal way to make friends and feel that you’re a part of the school community. You might also be able to assist in class. Freaking out about friendship fall-outs Reception children switch friends quicker than you can ask ‘who’s your best buddy?’ It’s completely normal and bust-ups are quickly forgotten. Tackling other parents about problems Some little horror has been merciless to your child and your protective instincts are kicking in. But do not head over to give the other mum what for. She could have a different version of events and you’re unlikely to change her mind. Forgetting the teacher has 29 other students At ‘big school’, you aren’t going to be able to have the daily chat with staff you might have been used to at nursery. A ‘quick five minute chat’ for 30 parents would take 2.5 hours. Expecting your child to be chatty at 3pm Even little ones who were fine with full-time nursery can have the stuffing knocked out of them by starting school. By home time many reception kids are exhausted. Focusing on the wrong things Ask a reception teacher what they would like their new pupils to be able to do and most would like your child to be able to dress and undress for PE, use the loo independently and maybe recognise their name on coat pegs and belongings. Not naming anything of use or importance! If you want to maximise chances of getting lost items back, add their name to everything. Liat Hughes Joshi is a parenting journalist and the author of four books including Raising Children: The Primary Years (Pearson). 6

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Moving Up To It is one of the biggest transitions of childhood: moving to secondary school. From travelling independently to remembering when homework is due in, your child will need to become a good deal more self-sufficient. Here is how to ease the transition… By Liat Hughes Joshi Ramp up responsibilities Senior school children have to be considerably more responsible for their own belongings and themselves. Whereas primary school teachers send letters to parents, at ‘big’ school, communication on day-to-day issues might well be down to your child only. Begin building independence out and about Most secondary school pupils travel to school minus mum and dad, so get yours used to being out without you. It will be less daunting for them if this starts on the journey to primary school, rather than being thrown into travelling alone on a lesser-known route. Listen out for concerns Some children take this huge change in their stride and are ready to move on, while others will feel anxious. Common concerns include getting lost around a much larger school, dealing with the journey, making new friends and managing the homework load. Attend settling-in days Most secondaries hold a session for new joiners, usually during the summer term of year six. This is an important opportunity to get to know the buildings, potential classmates and teachers and it should make the first day less intimidating. Here are a few tips to keep in mind once your child has started secondary school… Expect them to be tired and emotional… Many year sevens get very tired thanks to the ‘newness’, on top of a longer day and a more complicated journey. Stick to early nights and restful weekends to fend off exhaustion – and the moodiness that goes with this.

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Get super-organised with homework At primary, pupils might only have had a small amount of homework; expect the game to be raised now. Not only will there be more but keeping on top of when it all needs handing in can be complicated. Get used to knowing much less In primary, you might well have been at the school gates most days and familiar with your child’s friends, parents and teachers. This will change: with independent travel comes a more handsoff approach. Be there for them It is tempting to think this independence means you are being made redundant come September but they will still need you albeit in different ways. Be there as a sounding board - someone to listen and advise. And of course, they will still be calling upon the Bank of Mum and Dad and parental taxi service more than ever… Liat Hughes Joshi is a parenting journalist and the author of four books including ‘New Old-fashioned Parenting’ and ‘How to Unplug Your Child’ (both published by Summersdale) and Raising Children: The Primary Years (Pearson).

This year's Big Friendly Read Summer Reading Challenge which will run across the school summer holidays, is linking up with the global year-long Roald Dahl 100 celebrations, honouring the world's No.1 storyteller. The Big Friendly Read will feature some of Roald Dahl's best-loved characters and the amazing artwork of his principal illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake. It will encourage reading on a giant scale and will feature themes such as invention, mischief and friendship as explored in Roald Dahl's books. Children can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at their local library as the school summer term ends and the holidays begin -- there is no charge to participate. The Big Friendly Read will encourage children to expand their own reading by exploring similar themes across the best contemporary children's writing. To find a library near you go to: http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries/libraryfinder 11 plus tutoring.pdf 1 17/12/2015 16:38

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We Are Off... You have chosen a dog to be your family companion, so when it comes to the high point of your family time together - the annual holiday - it is a shame to park young Fido in kennels. By Beverley Courtney I just spent a few days at the beach with my dogs. There was miles of space to walk them, and they were so exhausted by the adventure and the sea air that they slept like logs while I was free to do things without them. There are plenty of dog-friendly resources on the internet to help you find the perfect holiday destination. There are hotels, bed and breakfasts, holiday homes, boating holidays, caravan and campsites where the whole family can look forward to holidays together.

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will be suitable for him to have a run. Is your dog a party-pooper? Your dog may not wish to mix with any other holidaying dogs where you are staying. This is perfectly normal and entirely his choice. So make sure he is not pestered with unwanted advances, perhaps from young dogs or pups. On the other hand he may view the entire trip as a party! You’ll need to check up on which beaches and country areas are open to dogs, and at what times of year. Forests, moors, and beaches are great places for dogs to visit - of course you must always observe the Countryside Code and be aware of livestock and wildlife.

Travel further afield! If you choose to travel abroad there are many places you can take your dog. Check with the relevant government What to take? department and get the precise protocol You’ll need to pack your dog’s things for vaccination and pest control from along with all the family’s holiday your vet. Research the dog laws, this necessities. His lead, bedding, his usual would include where dogs are allowed to food (no sudden diet changes), his bowl, be off-lead. And check out hazards like waterbowl for the car, poo-bags, toys, snakes or extreme heat. towel, brush, and if possible his crate. A crate is invaluable for ensuring he can not have a moment of forgetfulness on the holiday cottage carpet, or accidently get let out of your room when you are at dinner. If you do not have a crate, the bathroom is a good place to park your dog - but practice this at home first. Allow time for stop-offs every couple of hours and choose places in advance that

Exploring a new area with your dog is a joyful experience and will transform your holiday - in the best possible way! Beverley Courtney, author of the Amazon Bestseller “Calm Down! Step-by-step to a Relaxed, Calm and Brilliant Family Dog” www.BrilliantFamilyDog.com, lives in Worcestershire and works with puppies and “growly” dogs at her force-free school Good for Dogs www.goodfordogs.co.uk

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Tuna Takes Centre Stage Now in its forth year, the annual fur filled event, The Pet Show is coming back to Warwickshire’s Stoneleigh Park, and this time, it’s bigger and better.

Pet Show is not only ideal for occupying children during the summer break but it’s also great value for money and a chance to get outdoors with the entire family, tearing everyone away from their electronic devices for a day!

For 2016, the UK’s largest multi-pet event is teaming up with The Midlands Food & Drink Festival, so there is literally something for Mum, Dad, the kids and even the pets!

“Four years on, the show is going from strength to strength and we’re really excited about this year’s line-up with one of the biggest internet sensations from 2015, plus the partnership with The Midlands Food & Drink Festival which will enable visitors to enjoy two shows for the price of one. It is really not to be missed!”

Taking place over the weekend of 23 and 24 July, the show boasts a variety of stunning live performances, including the hit internet sensation Tuna the dog, who will be flying all the way from the United States to be at this year’s Pet Show!

In addition to the international appearance from Tuna, visitors to the show can expect a variety of unique displays and entertainment.

With 1.3 million followers on International appearance: Tuna the dog Instagram, Tuna has developed a massive Features include: pig racing, camel celebrity following with fans including racing, Britain’s Got Talent pet star scouts and The Really Wild Reese Witherspoon, Ariana Grande, Hilary Duff and Georgia Show ‘s Michaela Strachan. May Jagger, so people attending the Pet Show are in for an exclusive treat with this lovable pooch. For tickets and information see www.thepetshow.co.uk or telephone 0844 581 4909. Ian Sear from The Pet Show said: “As a family run business, The

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“I am really happy to be commentating at Rio. A fantastic British swimmer, Adam Peaty, has recently won the European Championships. He is also a breaststroker and won the World Championships last year. So he goes into Rio in the same position I was in when I won the gold at Seoul.” We turned to discussing being a parent and how to encourage our kids in sport. “Our job is to support and create an environment where they feel cared for because it should be the coach who challenges them and pushes them and gives them feedback on their stroke, running or throwing. “You have parents who see that their child is talented but if their child doesn’t want to do it – they won’t succeed. They’ve got to want it themselves, you have to create opportunity, find out what someone is passionate about and also recognise that it might not be your passion or interest. “Equally you need to teach your children about staying power. You’ve got to help kids look at focus and commitment. Try and find out why they don’t want to do something and give them a reason to continue with it. At 12 and 13 kids often get dispirited because they are coming fifth or sixth but if they keep practising they will improve. Tell them to compare yourself, against yourself, rather than another individual and most importantly, be the best that you can be.” July - August 2016

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MIDSUMMER FIESTA Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham www.midsummerfiesta.com 2 July from 12 midday - 9pm. With a multitude of activities from charity stalls to music and dance. This is a day for everyone to enjoy. FREE admission. FESTIVALS CIRENCESTER LITERARY FESTIVAL www.octaviasbookshop.co.uk/events 25 July – 30 July THE COTSWOLD SHOW AND FOOD FESTIVAL Cirencester Park, Cirencester GL7 1XB 2 – 3 July. Lots to do for all the family including donkey rides, treeclimbing, trampolining. go-karts and Victorian Fun Fayre. Or why not try out your four-legged friend in the Dog Agility Course or Fun Dog Show. For more information and advance tickets visit www.cotswoldshow.co.uk TEWKESBURY MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.org 9 -10 July. Thousands of entertainers and traders from all over Europe will gather in Tewkesbury for Europe’s largest annual Medieval reenactment. A fantastic and unique day out for all the family. Free admission. GLOUCESTER QUAYS FOOD FESTIVAL St Ann Way, Gloucester GL1 5SH 22 – 24 July. Live cooking, entertainment, food, drink and music fuse for a fun FREE family day out. Enjoy free hands on cooking activities for children at the ‘Kids Cookery School’, with sessions taking place on the hour, every hour from 11am (last session at 4pm, book your place on the day). For more information visit www.gloucesterquays.co.uk

TREEFEST Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8QS 27 – 29 August. An August Bank Holiday weekend event celebrating nature, trees and woodcraft with fun family activities, around 100 exhibitors and live music. For more information visit www.forestry.gov.uk/ westonbirt-treefest STROUD FRINGE FESTIVAL 26 – 28 August. Free family festival. Enjoy vibrant culture and musical performances, set in one of the most exciting, creative towns in the Cotswolds. For more information visit www.stroudfringe.co.uk DAYS OUT

displays and chat to Roman soldiers. In the week there will be demonstrations featuring civilian life in ancient Rome. Also enjoy children’s craft activities. A week of great family fun! 1 - 31 August. Summer Holiday activities and fun. Hands-on activities, tours and plenty to do and see. Some acitivies include a small charge. 10.30am – 4.30pm. 8 and 10 August. Join James the ranger for a fun-filled bug hunt. Search for creepy crawlies and play a game.10.30am –11.30pm. 13 -14 August. Traditional crafts market. Browse a range of stalls selling traditional crafts such as pottery, basketry, jewellery and much more.10.30am – 4.30pm. 15 - 25 August. The Big Dig. As part of a five year research programme, archaeological digs at Chedworth Roman Villa continue. Watch as the archaeologists excavate more of the North Range and clean the finds. COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK Bradwell Grove, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4JP 01993 823006 www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk 1 – 31 August. Rhino Month. The keepers will be doing a daily talk throughout August at 2pm near the Rhino Paddock about these magnificent animals, the threats and the conservation work that is going on to try and protect them for future generations. 23 July - 21 August and 27 - 29 August. Cotswold Falconry Flying Displays. Cotswold Falconry Flying Displays will be at the Park every weekend including the August Bank Holiday weekend.

AT-BRISTOL DEAN HERITAGE CENTRE Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5DB Soudley, Cinderford, Gloucestershire GL14 0845 345 1235 www.at-bristol.org.uk 2UB 01594 822 170 Until 5 September. Summer Stargazing 3D. www.deanheritagecentre.com Discover the amazing astronomy we can see 30 July. THE GRUFFALO trail! The launch of a from our back gardens this summer in woodland trail depicting scenes from one of GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTRY AND glorious 3D! the best loved children’s book. VINTAGE EXTRAVAGANZA 23 July - 11 September. The Tinkering 27 -29 August. Childhood Memories Festival. South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester. Space: Meet the Robots. Get up close and DYRHAM PARK www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk personal with some real-life robots. Dyrham, near Bath, SN14 8ER (Sat Nav: SN14 5 - 7 August. In its 42nd year and has grown 16 July - 20 November. The Luminous 8HY) 0117 937 2501 from a steam show to now include over 600 Robot Circus. Roll up, roll up and take part in www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrham-park classic cars, over 200 Vintage and classic The Luminous Robot Circus, a visually 5, 12 and 19 July. Toddler trails. For some motorbikes, fun fair, craft tent, vintage village, spectacular show with a cast of robot fresh air and family fun, join one of our kids centre and even a local posh horse box performers. garden trails designed for toddlers; learn where you can go and get your eye brows CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA about shape, colour and numbers while shaped and finger nails painted! There really Yanworth, Cheltenham, GL54 3LJ exploring nature. is something for everyone. All the money 01242 890256 16 July. Forest school. Learn some bushcraft, raised is donated to local charities. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth-romanidentify plants, build dens, cook over an open LAKEFEST 2016 villa fire and create some crafty art work outdoors Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 16 – 31 July. Festival of British Archaeology. with Dyrham Park’s brand new Forest school 1RL. Ticket Hotline 0844 888 9991 Join a specialist tour, enjoy exhibitions, take not usually open to the public. 5-11 year olds. 11 – 14 August Family-friendly festival with part in hands-on craft activities and marvel at NEWARK PARK a tempting menu of music, West Country food Chedworth’s display of Roman artefacts. Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7PZ and drink and lots of activities for children. 30 July – 5 August. The Roman Military 01453 842644 Something for the whole family! Celebrating Society is at Chedworth Roman Villa all week. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/newark-park its fifth year, and its very first year at Eastnor. During the weekend watch exciting military 30 - 31 July. Edwardian Weekend. Meet Creche available. www.lakefest.co.uk 12

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PRINKNASH BIRD AND DEER PARK Prinknash Road, Matson, Gloucester GL4 8EU 01452 812 727 www.thebirdpark.co.uk July. Teddy Bears Picnic. Fun will include visiting and feeding all the animals in the park, face painting, a teddy bears clinic and, of course, a picnic. SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY Kidderminster Station, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX 01562 757900, www.svr.co.uk 28-29 August. Western Weekend. Commemorating 40 years since the end of Class 52s on British Rail 11 September. Paddington Visit Ride out into the countryside on one of our steam trains to meet a well-known character from TV or film.

Saturdays and Sundays only. View the wild birds that live on the banks of the river Severn. 2pm. Daily until 2 October. Canoe Safari. Grab a paddle and sail the watery passages of our canoe safari trail. 19 July – 31 August. Celebrity Dusty Duck Trail. Dusty along with 14 giant celebrity designed models are scheduled to land at Slimbridge in July. Dusty is on an exciting adventure, exploring and trying new things and of course making friends along the way! 12 July. Slimbridge Cygnets. A wildlife themed activity, from crafts and storytelling to pond dipping and Toad Hall.

WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8QS 01666 880220 www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbir STIHL Treetop Walkway. Your breathtaking bird’s-eye view of Westonbirt’s wonderful trees! The STIHL Treetop Walkway offers you Severn Valley Railway: Turning the clocks back spectacular views across the arboretum SLIMBRIDGE WETLAND CENTRE landscape. Access to the walkway is included Bowditch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire GL2 in the cost of admission. 7BT 01453 890 333 www.wwt.org.uk/visit/ 25 - 29 July Stir Crazy Collector. Enjoy crafts slimbridge and activities based around plant hunter Until 25 September. Landrover Safari.

David Douglas. 11.00am - 4.00pm. Until 31 August. Summer Family Trail. A trail exploring our trees from around the world and the plant hunters who discovered them. OUTDOOR THEATRE BATSFORD ARBORETUM Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9QB 01386 701441 www.batsarb.co.uk 7 July. The Lord Chamberlain’s Men return to Batsford for an outdoor production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. See web site for ticket prices. DYRHAM PARK Dyrham, near Bath, SN14 8ER (Sat Nav: SN14 8HY) 0117 937 2501 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrham-park 5 - 6 August. The Lord Chamberlain’s Men present Much Ado About Nothing evening. Shakespeare’s sparkling, battle-of-the-sexes comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. Performed in the open air, by an all-male cast in full Elizabethan costume. NEWARK PARK Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7PZ 01453 842644

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www.nationaltrust.org.uk/newark-park 11 August. Gulliver’s Travels - Outdoor performance. 6.30pm - 9.00pm. See web site for ticket prices. Booking essential. ROCOCO GARDENS Gloucester Road, Painswick, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 6TH 01452 813204 www.rococogarden.org.uk

www.bacontheatre.co.uk/about-us/open-airtheatre/ 22 July. Robin Hood. Jenny Wren and her Merry Men take on the infamous Sheriff of Nottingham in this new adaptation of Robin Hood by Joe Hackett. 29 July Gulliver’s Travels. A fantastical and hilarious voyage into the unknown.

28 August The Wind in the Willows. Join Ratty, Mole and Badger as they explore the Riverbank and try to contain the excitable Toad. Expect animals, adventure, swashbuckling and Motor-Cars. 2.30pm and 6.30pm. Tickets from the Everyman Theatre box office. www.everymantheatre.org.uk

woods having followed an escaped cake. THE EVERYMAN THEATRE 7 - 10 Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ 01242 512 515 www.everymantheatre.org.uk 12-23 July. The Sound Of Music. One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant and enthral the young and the young at heart.

VICTORIA PLEASURE GARDENS, TEWKESBURY THE ROSES THEATRE www.rosestheatre.org Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX 4 August. Romeo & Juliet. Made even more 01684 295074 www.rosestheatre.org special by being performed on a real life 3 August. Pandora’s Magical Box. A riverbank. A GB Theatre Company production combination of shadow theatre, puppetry and of the world’s most famous love story 2.30pm. live acting brings the myth to life. 2:30pm. Tickets £10.00 - £16.00. Book through SANDFORD PARK LIDO £8.00. www.rosestheatre.org. Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, ARTS & CRAFTS GL53 7PU www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk THEATRE AND DRAMA THE BREWERY, CHELTENHAM 6 August. Once upon a time there were four THE CHELTENHAM PLAYHOUSE Henrietta Street, Cheltenham GL50 4FA little rabbits… Follow the scrapes and 47-53 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7HG www.artplayground.org.uk escapades of all your favourite characters from 01242 522852 www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk 6-7 August. Summer Jam. A two-day the Peter Rabbit tales in Quantum Theatre’s 12-13 August. Hansel & Gretel. The witch celebration of beer, music and food. delightful new production; a magical and wants an extension for her cottage and enchanting experience for young and old alike. CORINIUM MUSEUM contracts the job to odd-job men Short and Tickets from the Everyman Theatre box office. Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 Sweet (and as her cottage is made of www.everymantheatre.org.uk 2BX Phone: 01285 655611 gingerbread, it is a very odd job indeed). Into www.coriniummuseum.cotswold.gov.uk TUCKWELL AMPHITHEATRE the scene comes Hansel and Gretel, lost in the Sat Nav: GL51 6HE 20 July – 30 August. Exhibition - British Association of Modern Mosaicists SUPER CAMPS HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES “Awakenings: ancient themes, new perspectives”. This exhibition celebrates contemporary mosaic artwork. Selected dates 25 July – 24 August. Family drop-ins and workshops. Make your own Roman standards, mythical mask or medieval knight; try your hand at mosaic making or printing when you join one of the museum’s many family drop-in sessions and workshops. See web site for further details. MUSEUM IN THE PARK Stratford Park, Stratford Road, Stroud GL5 4AF 01453 763394 www.museuminthepark.org.uk Saturdays only 16 July – 13 August. Summer Holiday Art Club! The school summer holidays are a time for children to have fun whilst keeping active in body and mind. Super Camps give children the opportunity to do just that, with a range of camps and courses to suit everyone. Standard prices start from £42 per day and £190 per week. Call 01235 467300 or visit www.supercamps.co.uk for details. What’s On at St Edward’s Preparatory School with Super Camps 25 July to 26 August - Multi-Activity course 25 July to 29 July - RAW Adventure 8 August to 12 August - A Passion For Super Science 8 August to 12 August - The Great British Takeaway 15 August to 19 August & 15 August to 19 August - The Great Super Camps Bake Off 22 August to 26 August - Super Camps A Passion For Arts & Crafts What’s On at The Crypt School with Super Camps 8 August to 12 August - Super Camps A Passion For Arts & Crafts 15 August to 19 August - The Great British Takeaway 22 August to 26 August & 15 August to 19 August - The Great Super Camps Bake Off 1 August to 5 August - A Passion For Super Science 14

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Holiday season starts with a Punch and Judy show on 27 July. 29 July. The British Festival of Archaeology: Mini Digs Family Fun Day. Learn about local heritage, see archaeology in action, and get hands on with history. See web site for dates and more information. NATURE IN ART Wallsworth Hall, Sandhurst, Gloucester GL2 9PA 01452 731422 www.nature-in-art.org.uk/ 26 July – 31 August. Summer Activity Days. From clocking making to papier mache, from shell collage to paper making: Nature in Art has an activity your child will love. For full listings and to book. Visit: www.discoveryzone.org.uk/activitydays

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THE WILSON Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT 01242 237431 www.thewilson.org.uk Last Sunday of every month. Arty Sundays. Families are invited to take part in fun and interactive art activities. Free family drop-in. 11am – 2pm. 23 July. Drop in family art workshops. Wild world’s inspired workshops. 25 July – 26 July. A Play in Two Days. 8 August. Dinosaur Puppets. Make your own giant puppet. 11.00am and 2.00pm. Drop In Daily Story Lilliput Concerts: Baby-friendly classical music concerts featuring short, engaging pieces of music Time. Listen to animal strories. chill and chat, treat yourself to tea, coffee or a THE WILSON BABIES AND TODDLERS light lunch while the little ones watch Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, Clarence THE GLOUCESTER GUILDHALL CBeebies. 10am – 1pm. Free entry. Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT 23 Eastgate St, Gloucester GL1 1NS LILLIPUT CONCERTS 01242 237431 www.thewilson.org.uk. 01452 503050 St Andrew’s Church, Montpellier Street, First Wednesday of every month. Tots and www.gloucester.gov.uk/guildhall Cheltenham GL50 1SP Tales. Join in this fun session of storytelling Mondays. LaLa Lounge (for parents with under 11 July. 10:30am – 11.30am. Music for and arty activities for parents and carers with 5’s). Escape the shopping frenzy for an hour oboes with Caron & Ros. For more information pre-school children. 10.30am - 11.15am. Term or three in a comfy cinema. Meet your friends, visit www.facebook.com/LilliputConcerts time only.

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10.00 – noon: MOBS in Stroud, Parliament Street Children’s Centre, Bisley Old Road, Stroud GL5 1NL GLOUCESTER AND CHELTENHAM 12.30 – 2.00pm: GLOBES, Gardners SLING MEETS For times and venues Lane Children’s Centre, Cheltenham please check www.facebook.com/ GL51 9JW. cheltenhamandgloucesterslinglibrary Full information on our groups is STROUD SLING MEETS available at www.gbsn.org.uk Parliament Street Children’s Centre, Old Bisley Rd, Stroud

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NCT Early Days/Postnatal course For more details see www. nct.org.uk/courses or contact your local course organiser on 0208 752 2494 or bookings3f@nct.org. TETBURY BRANCH NCT Signature antenatal course For more details see www.nct.org.uk/ courses or contact bookings3d@nct. org.uk uk

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All groups are free drop-in sessions. Every Monday at St. Margaret’s CIRENCESTER BRANCH Dads, grandparents and supportive Hall, GL51 3NU 10.00-11.30 (0-18 Bumps, Babes & Toddlers: friends are welcome too. Groups are months) Every Wednesday 10.00am - 11.30am informal and friendly. You don’t need Every Tuesday at Rowanfield at Cirencester Baptist Church, Coxwell to have a breastfeeding problem to Children Centre, GL51 8HY 1-2.30 Street, Cirencester. Contact: attend but if you need support, one of (mums to be and pre-walking babies) bumpsandbabes@cirenceternct.org.uk our trained peer supporters or the Every Wednesday at Gardners BEST - Breastfeeding Breastfeeding Counsellor present at Lane Children Centre, GL51 9JW Support: each group will be happy to speak to 10-11.30 (0-12 months) Every Thursday, 10.00 – 11.30am at you. Every Thursday at Hester’s Way Springboard Children’s Centre, Trinity Monday Children Centre, GL51 0ES 1.15-2.45 Road, Cirencester, GL7 1JU. Contact: 10.00 – noon: MOBS in Dursley, Every Friday at Oakwood Children breastfeeding@cirencesternct.org.uk Parish Room, St James the Great Centre, GL52 5QH 10.00-11.30 All GLOUCESTER BRANCH Church, Dursley GL11 4JE groups are open to babies 0-12 Gloucester Breakfast Club: Tuesday months and their parents/carers. Every Wednesday. 10:00am – 10.00am – noon: BAPS, Hesters Way 11:30am. Harvester Restaurant, Children’s Centre, Dill NCT Courses Salmons Leap, Quedgeley,Gloucester, Avenue,Cheltenham GL51 0ES GL2 4NF. All you can eat breakfast Wednesday CHELTENHAM & NORTH COTSWOLD BRANCH £4.99 plus a free hot drink! Open to 10.30 – noon: BABES, Noah’s Ark First Aid all, members and non-members. Children’s Centre, York Road, Priors Spaces are limited so please email Contact coordinator.gloucester@nct. Park, Tewkesbury, GL20 5HU org.uk Thursday Louisa on events@nctcheltenham.org Relax, Stretch & Breathe 9.30 – 11.30am: CRIBS, Church Hall, STROUD BRANCH St John’s Church, Churchdown GL3 Classes: Every Monday in term time. NCT Signature antenatal 2DB For more information visit course For more details see www. 10.00 – 11.30am: BEST, Springboard www.nct.org.uk.uk/gloucester/courses nct.org.uk/courses or contact your local Children’s Centre, Trinity Road, course organiser on 0208 752 2494 or Gloucester Bumps and Babies Cirencester, GL7 1JU bookings3f@nct.org.uk Every Tuesday from 10.30-12.00 noon

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at Salvation Army Hall, Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1QU. Bumps and Babies meet on Tuesday mornings from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at the Salvation Army on the corner of Triar Way and Eastgate Street, you don’t need to be a member to come along, it’s for all non-mobile babies and their carers and our fabulous bumps too! Free parking accessible from Triar Way. Contact: Gloucester@nct.org.uk Safe Space at Compass Children’s Centre, Coney Hill, GL4 4NA . The ‘Safe Space’ is a friendly informal group for peer support and advice about wellbeing. Taking place on Fridays 10.00am-11.30am come along for chat, support and access resources about local services that may be able to help. Anyone welcome, both new and expectant parents. The group is free and child friendly. No need to be a NCT member. To check dates and further info go to www.nct.org.uk/ Gloucester or visit our Facebook page Facebook.com/GloucesterNCT Tots on the Move at Tinies Nursery at Gloucester College on Llanthony Road, GL2 5JQ. Every Monday term time only 10.00am -11.30am no need to be a member, come along to meet other mums and their now crawling and walking babies for coffee, chat, messy play and activities. Parking is limited. TETBURY BRANCH Tetbury Bumps and Babes: Every Wednesday 10.30am – 12.00 midday at The Snooty Fox, Market Place, Tetbury GL8 8DD

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