Families Hampshire West July-August 2016 Issue 53

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The importance of looking after your childs feet Local summer days out The benefits of swimming for your toddler Summer holiday clubs and classes The essential magazine for parents with childrenCall 0 us- on1207789882467 years in southampton, to advertise your business with us winchester, new forest, eastleigh, hedge end and surrounding areas

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Financial assistance and scholarships are available

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A Camphill, School, College and Children’s Home providing a theraputic environment inspired by Rudolf Steiner for children and young adults with severe, complex and moderate learning difficulties and disabilities

Earn extra money as a Host Family If you live in or around Winchester, close to a bus route, you could earn up to £1,040 (tax free) by hosting an international student over the summer.

We are looking for host families to provide a friendly, welcoming living environment for one or two international students (aged approximately 20-23) for two to four weeks.

• Help overseas students achieve their aspirations • Enjoy sharing your cultural experiences All international students will be undertaking a full-time educational programme five or six days a week.

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News & views

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The benefits of swimming for your toddler

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Party ideas

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How to help your child transfer to secondary school

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The importance of looking after your child’s feet

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Can your child focus after lunch?

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Summer days out guide

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Summer holiday clubs and classes

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What’s on in July & August

Next issue: September/ October 2016 Booking deadline: 1 August 2016 20,000 copies distributed per issue © Families Hampshire West 2016

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We take every care preparing this magazine but the publishers and distributors cannot be held responsible for the claims of advertisers nor for the accuracy of the contents nor for any consequence.

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Families news

King Edward VI School one of the UK’s leading independent 11-18 coeducational day schools Last year’s examination results demonstrate the School’s reputation for academic excellence with 83% of A Level grades awarded at A*, A or B and 95% of all GCSEs and IGCSEs awarded at A*, A or B. King Edward’s offers a broad range of co-curricular activities and trips. Last summer’s excursions included a trek to the Himalayas and a sports tour and charity work in South Africa. The school boasts over 150 clubs and an active involvement in community and charity work is also an important part of school life. In June, a three day Science Festival including Planetarium displays, demonstrations of a wind tunnel, a ‘Science of Magic’ show and stimulating talks on a range of science related topics, took place.

KES offers a happy atmosphere, alongside first class teaching facilities which provide exceptional academic stimulus coupled with numerous cocurricular opportunities.

Our next Open Evening is on Friday 7 October 2016 from 6.30pm - 9pm and we would be delighted if you could join us.

Introducing Snappy Tags family kit As the summer holidays come to a close, it’s a week before the beginning of term and a mad dash to get the school uniforms and spending a day labelling clothes.

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This year Snappy Tags are introducing a Snappy Tags Family Kit which contains a Snappy Applicator, two packs of 50 tags and a spare packet of 25 replacement backs – all for the bargain price of £38.50 plus postage.

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Can you host an international student during the summer?

Everso English are delighted to announce that they have broadened their Homestay opportunities by entering into an exciting working relationship with the English Language Teaching Support Unit (ELTSU) at the University of Winchester and are looking for host families to provide a friendly and welcoming environment for their international students this summer.

Everso English believe in immersing students in the British way of life and their Homestay families enjoy welcoming students into the home environment, and helping them to explore the culturally rich city of Winchester. You could earn up to £1,040 (tax free) for being a host family if you live in or close to Winchester.

Hosts are selected for their genuine interest in welcoming students and providing the care and comfort they would to any member of the family. To find out more about becoming a host call 01962 676242 or email: hosting@eversoenglish.com

New website for Families Look out for the launch of our fantastic new Families website launching in early July.

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News & Views

The really really busy person’s book on parenting

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Rob Parsons OBE and Katharine Hill As parents we live each day at such a pace.

One minute we are juggling the dawn scramble for p.e. kit, packing lunchboxes and dealing with toddler tantrums in the supermarket queue, and then, before we know it, they are filling in job applications.

Did we do it right? Did we do it well?

There is no one way to be the perfect parent, but there are a hundred ways to be a great parent. This hilarious, engaging little book is packed full of great ideas to help any really really busy parent find that extra minute, to enjoy their kids and to make the very most of every precious moment. Within these few pages are ideas, strategies and principles that can revolutionise not only the way we parent but also the way we feel about our parenting.

We have 10 copies to giveaway to our readers. To be in with a chance of winning a copy, please email your full name and address to: rebecca@ familieshampshirewest.co.uk by 31 August 2016.

The areas distributed by this magazine will now have four websites covering the local areas of The New Forest, Winchester, East Southampton and Central Southampton.

This new hyper-local approach will allow Families Online to bring you information about a wide range of things to do both close to where you live – and across your region.

You can look forward to seeing places to go and what’s on events and activities, education, childcare, classes and clubs and parties, as well as some great new features, including eating out and local services.

The site will be more comprehensive than ever and easier to use, offering inspirational ideas for things to do with the kids locally and helpful parenting tips and advice to support you and your family.

It’s in the same place – so look at familiesonline.co.uk and find your local site!

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Teacher led classes for you and your child

“The parents who teac h, whethe r they reali zed they are doing it or not, give their chil dren the greatest advantag e from th e very start” (Ofsted’s Early Annual R Years eport 2015)

Learning Buds is a new, highly interactive class for you and your child. Classes offer quality learning experiences and the opportunity for your child to interact, create, explore and have fun. Each class is led by a local primary school teacher and has been designed in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

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Classes are aimed at children aged 3 years and 4 months – 5 years.

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Email ...You need learningbuds@gmail.com to find out more and for details of where classes are starting in September.

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This years Big Friendly Read Summer Reading Challenge, running across the school summer holidays, is linking up with the global year-long Roald Dahl 100 celebrations honouring the world's No.1 Recommended by Kids’ uniform going astray? storyteller.

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The Big Friendly Read will encourage children to expand their own reading by exploring similar themes across the best contemporary children's writing. Visit www.readingagency.org.uk for more information

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Personal training and sports massage with Nick Spalding Are you tired of hitting the gym day in day out without seeing the results you want? Spending hours on the running machine or bike do very little for the body and it drains the mind.

Weight training and real life movements are the key to success when it comes to exercises. I help many people achieve their goals. It could be weight loss, muscle toning, fitness or just help to create that sense of well being. The plans I provide will give you the knowledge and experience needed to reach your goals, train smart and enjoy what you do.

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Families clubs & classes

The benefits of swimming for your toddler The benefits of swimming for your toddler Swimming is an exciting and rewarding activity that you can do with your child from as early an age as you wish.

The only proviso is that the water is warm enough, around 29-30°C for a toddler and that they are fit and well.

What are the benefits?

Taking your toddler swimming has many benefits including: •

Giving them a complete physical work-out which helps to strengthen their heart, lungs and respiratory system

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Helps with core muscle development and co-ordination

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Regular swimming can help to improve eating and sleeping patterns

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Swimming can be socially stimulating for both you and your toddler, as well as being an excellent way to bond

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It is an activity which all the family can take part in

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Swimming is a life skill that has health benefits for all ages

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It’s a skill which could save their life.

How to get your toddler started

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Even if you plan to take your toddler to swimming lessons, it’s a good idea to take them to the pool yourself first, before you begin any classes.

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Look for family sessions, or times when the whole pool is available to adults and children.

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Start with sessions of around 30 minutes until your toddler is happy in the water.

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Get into the water first and stand in the depth where you feel most comfortable with your arms out, ready to hold them, then ask your partner or friend to hand your baby to you in the water.

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What your child will need There is a wide range of swimwear available so if your child needs some encouragement it may help if you allow him to choose his own. It’s best for boys to wear trunk-type shorts as longer ones that reach the knee will drag in the water and make swimming difficult.

There are also a lot of buoyancy aids on the market, so you may want to consider some of these until your child is confident in the water. Or you can go to a pool that offers family sessions with floats and toys for the children.

Goggles will stop water getting in their eyes, but you’ll need to make sure they fit correctly and that they don’t reduce vision.

When not to take your child swimming As a general guide, if your child has any of the following symptoms it would be best not to take them swimming: • • • • • • •

Cough or cold Fever Infection Diarrhoea Skin rash Ear infection Open wound or cut

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With classes suitable from birth to 4 years, Puddle Ducks teaches children to love swimming, respect the water and swim beautifully.

Our dynamic weekly play sessions enable boys and girls aged 2–7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment.

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Their carefully structured lesson plans are devised by experts in their field, and delivered by teachers with world class training. Puddle Ducks’ baby-led swimming approach ensures that each child’s needs are expertly fulfilled – never forcing development, but rather nurturing it to ensure a positive experience and love of swimming.

Puddle Ducks teach at a choice of fantastic pools across Dorset and West Hants including New Park Manor in Brockenhurst, Hoburne Bashley in New Milton and Hoburne Park in Christchurch.

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Swimming lessons at River Park Leisure Centre follows the Amateur Swimming Association's learn to swim framework. The swimmers develop a wide range of skills and when put together with fun and games will result in a competent, confident and safe swimmer.

They run a number of Learn to Swim crash courses during the school holidays at swiminis, stages 1, 2 and 3. These courses help children continue to progress while weekly swim academy lessons break for school holidays. They are also a great opportunity for non-swim academy members or individuals who can’t join us in academy lessons, to learn skills rapidly over consecutive days. 100% of previous customers said their swimmer enjoyed the crash courses and would enrol them on again in the future. All teachers are highly qualified, attend safeguarding training and are passionate about making sure every child achieves their potential in the pool.

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Families parties

How to have a stress free kids party: a parent’s survival guide Want to do the birthday party at home but suddenly feel overwhelmed? Take a deep breath and relax; we have ten great tips to help you create a very happy birthday for your little one.

1. Special date

Don’t choose the actual date of your childs birthday to have the party on; you want to be able to enjoy them all to yourself on that day. Experience tells us that parents pile even more expectations on themselves when the party is arranged for the big day.

2. Keep it in perspective

save some presents for the following days.

7. Snap it

Ask a friend or family member who is at the party to use a camera and capture snaps for you.

8. Face off

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Don’t be tempted to go large. Too many children can equate to complete chaos. If you can keep it at home, do and keep it realistic; up to eight children is more than plenty.

Buy some face paints and get creative. It is not difficult to paint a basic design on a childs cheek, and the idea is the taking part. Remember that a small child is going to be ecstatic even if you fudge it!

3. Make the cake yourself

9. Be prepared

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Jungle Jeans offer high quality and value for money party programme, that adults and children can both enjoy. Freshly prepared food in our 5 rated kitchen. Warm friendly staff, to help organise your day.

Don’t be scared! Even if it doesn't turn out that well, the little ones will be more focused on the fact it’s cake than anything else.

4. Shaped Sandwiche

Use a pastry cutter to cut sandwiches into fun shapes. A small circle works really well, but hearts or gingerbread man shapes are also lots of fun. You can even use white bread one side and brown the other.

5. Theme it

A princess and pirate party would be great fun. Ask the other children to come in fancy dress and organise a treasure hunt along with other games. Invent your own to fit the theme, such as 'pin the beak on the parrot'.

6. Hide the presents

Take gifts your child is given discretely to one side and allow them to open them after everyone has gone. With smaller children, it can be very overwhelming and is often nice to

Have the matches close to hand for when the time comes to sing happy birthday. Have the music ready so you only have to hit play; one CD of kiddie music is all you’ll need.

If you’ve layered sweets inside, then save pass the parcel until after food, or better still return to the concept of a hand written note for each child asking them to perform something. Make it age appropriate, so ask a toddler to sing Twinkle Twinkle (or their favourite song), or to produce whatever sound an animal makes.

When all is said and done, remember that children are awestruck by the unexpected.

Go for originality, not expense.

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Team Spirit

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Team Spirit visit your home to plan your party with you and your child which is only the start of this unbelievable adventure that needs to be seen to be believed.

Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre, set in the heart of the Dorset countryside, is the perfect place for a birthday party. With over 260 primates of 20 different species, and the Great Ape Play area, there’s lots of ‘monkeying around’ to be done!

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Parties can include; Football Superstars, assault courses, themed parties, Street dance, foam dart gun mayhem and much more. This is your special day so you can plan your very own adventure. Visit www.teamspirit4sport.co.uk or call 02380 658636 for more information.

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Children receive a fun quiz to take around the park, before heading to the café to have lunch in a decorated eating area, and finish off the day with a party bag for every child.

Visit www.monkeyworld.org/childrens-birthday-parties for more information and download the booking form.

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02380 510666 www.goalsfootball.co.uk Football parties are always a huge hit with the kids. Goals ‘Big Match’ football parties are entertaining, fun and allow your mini squad to enjoy two hours of football fun in a safe, fully enclosed and floodlit all weather synthetic turf pitch.

Big Match parties include: 60 minutes of football fun to start, followed by party food and ice cream, certificates for all players, fair play and goal of the game certificates, souvenir team photo, trophy and birthday card for Birthday child. Parties are available for ages 5 – 15 years.

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Birthday parties at Adventure Wonderland are Fun with capital F! With a range of different packages on offer during summer holidays and term time they promise to take stress away from organising that special day. Children get all day unlimited play at the award winning theme park, a party bag with sweets and a toy, a hot meal or a buffet in a private party room, unlimited squash and an ice-lolly. You can even up upgrade to include a pony ride!

With one free adult for every child booked and 10% discount when booked online the parties are great value and start at £5.99pp.

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Handling Transition and Change

How to help your child transfer to

By Liat Hughes Joshi secondary school It’s 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’s how to ease the transition.

During the months before your little one makes the big move to secondary school, it’s recommended that you begin the following…

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 to your child only. Begin by trying to remind your child less about what kit or books they need daily.

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’ll 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. If they haven’t started walking to school alone or with a friend already, the summer term of year six is a good time to begin. The first time or two you could walk a little behind them at least part of the way to keep an eye out.

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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.

Consider attending any social events at the school too, such as a concert or the summer fair.

This won’t matter so much if half your child’s class is heading to the same secondary but if there won’t be a familiar face, try and find prospective classmates through the local grapevine and then arrange a meet up.

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.

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 about what goes on

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.

In primary, you might well have been at the school gates most days and familiar with your child’s friends and parents and teachers. This will change: with independent travel comes a more hands-off approach.

The key is to keep communication going is to ask now and then how they’re feeling about their new school and listen and reassure them.

It’s tempting to think this independence means you’re being made redundant come September but they’ll still need you - albeit in different ways.

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Be there for them

By Rachel Whitmarsh, Speech and Language Therapist at The Sheiling Ringwood

Change is not always welcome. However, when you are a child with additional or Special Educational Needs, change can be completely overwhelming! So how can parents help their children and young people to cope better with changes and transitions? There are two main things to consider.

The first thing to think about is when to tell a child that things are going to change? As parents you are probably the best placed people for knowing the answer. For some children, telling them early is essential, whilst for others it simply contributes to anxiety.

The next thing to think about is how to tell them about the change. Visits are very useful, as are social stories, and photos of new schools and teachers can help them to know what to expect.

It is important to acknowledge that it is OK to be worried, and to reiterate that you will be there for support if they are finding things challenging.

The Sheiling Ringwood is based on the Dorset and Hampshire border and provides a rich, enabling and therapeutic learning environment for students aged 6-25 who have a special educational need, specialising in autism and communication difficulties, severe and complex learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. www.thesheilingringwood.co.uk

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Families health

The Importance of looking after your child's feet from an early age

By Caroline French, W J French and Sons

Our feet are one of the hardest working parts of our body, however little effort is made to educate people on the importance of foot health.

able to let you know if his feet are sore or squashed by his shoes.

At best, poorly fitted shoes won’t wear as well, so never settle for anything less than the perfect fit.

Several studies suggest that between 50% and 70% of foot problems in later life have been caused by poorly fitting shoes in childhood. You wouldn’t trust an unqualified person to cut your hair, fix your computer or give you an eye test, yet how many of the public buy shoes self-service/ online, expecting them to fit, support their foot and keep them in good shape?

How fast do my child’s feet grow?

Here are the answers to some questions we are frequently asked.

Once they start crawling and cruising you can protect your baby’s feet from bumps and scrapes with property fitted pre walkers.

Does my child need shoes when he is crawling?

When does a child need their first pair of shoes?

Barefoot is best – a baby’s foot contains no fully formed bones at all. It is made up of soft pliable bone that is similar to cartilage.

Socks, baby grows and pram shoes which are tight can restrict growth and harm your new-born’s feet.

Harder soled walking shoes should be considered once the child has been walking unaided for about 4 to 6 weeks. This can be any time between 9 and 18 months. Never push your child to walk if they are not ready.

Why are properly fitted shoes so important?

It can take up to 18 years for the foot’s bones muscles and ligaments to harden into adult form. Properly fitted shoes play a vital role in helping to safeguard the healthy development of your child’s feet.

Shoes which don’t fit properly can cause sores or blisters and at worst may even lead to long-term foot problems. The nerve endings in babies’ feet also take time to develop, so your child may not be

As a guide Children’s shoes should be checked for size every: 4-6 weeks for infants 0-3 years as feet grow about 3 sizes in their 1st year. 6-8 weeks for children 3-4 years as their feet grow 2 whole sizes a year until they are 5 years old and 10-12 weeks thereafter as they grow a size a year but watch out for growth spurts, girls 7-12 and boys 10-14 years.

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Can your child focus after lunch?

It’s 2pm on a regular school day, and your child is part-way through a numeracy class.

They had sandwiches, crisps, and a yoghurt at 12pm… But now it’s time to concentrate (on times tables) and they’re losing focus.

Another 20 minutes and they’ll have stopped paying attention to the teacher. By 3:20pm, chances are they’ll be cranky and starting to act up. The culprit? It could be the contents of their lunch box.

It’s well researched that children who eat school dinners are up to 18% Dr Megan McClelland, Child more likely to be ‘on task’ in the Development Expert: “It is critical afternoon (concentrating and 1.7m [to academic results] to help engaged with learning) than nutritious school children learn how to listen their packed-lunch friends. and pay attention, remember That’s because they’re dinners served in 49 instructions, demonstrate selfgetting more vegetables Southampton schools control, and persist on tasks.” and fruit, more protein, more each year by City For certain, they can’t do that water to drink, and less Catering without the right fuel. saturated fat.

It’s true – some children do prefer the familiarity of a home-packed lunch; but it’s not easy to provide the same variety and nutrition as a school meal, day after day. In fact, research shows that for every 100 lunchboxes we prepare, only one of them hits the same nutritional standards as a school dinner.

The solution: freshly cooked school dinners, prepared using quality ingredients, in line with the National School Food Standards. They’re meticulously planned to give your child the levels of energy and nutrients they need to focus and stay engaged with their teachers, right through ‘til teatime.

Relax, read and succeed this summer Whilst summer holidays should be relaxing and fun, it is important to keep children reading and learning. Here are some ideas from Reading Chest which may help…

Fishing for Sounds - Write letter sounds onto plastic ducks or other objects and put them in your paddling pool. Scoop them out with a net and use the sounds to play games e.g. make words beginning with the sound / ending with the sound / invent silly rhymes etc.

Shaving Foam - Get messy outside with shaving foam on a table.

Have fun practising writing letter sounds with your finger in the foam. If you want to get really messy – add a little paint!

Top Trumps - Top Trumps is really popular in schools as it delivers a range of educational benefits through ‘camouflaged learning’. As well as being great fun, it improves literacy, numeracy and subject knowledge. (toptrumps.co.uk).

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Freshly cooked hot meals, nutritionally balanced to boost focus (and therefore academic attainment)

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Plenty of fruit and veg with every meal (at least two of their five a day)

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Exciting choices: a wide range of familiar dishes, and encouragement to try foods you may not serve at home

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Great social time, eating a relaxed meal at the table with friends

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For children in year R, 1, and 2, school meals are free. And for year 3 upwards, they still cost less than a take-out coffee.

Speak to your school office to sign up.

If you have any questions about school meals please call Call City Catering Southampton on 02380 332226 and follow us on Twitter@CityDinners.

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Listen to audio books - Audio books are a brilliant way to keep childrens interest in stories alive. Long car journeys are a great place for a captive audience! Either by as a CD or download from websites such as www.audible.co.uk.

Make books accessible – Ensure you have a good range of reading material easily accessible in your house, car and handbag. Try the childrens newspaper – First News (firstnews.co.uk). Join the Summer Reading Challenge (summerreadingchallenge.org.uk) at your library.

For age appropriate books delivered to your door, join ReadingChest.co.uk.

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Schools Out for Summer Local days out guide What’s on, things to do, places to go and fun things to do this summer in Hampshire and surrounding areas during the summer holidays.

Don’t forget to check with the venue before setting off in case things have changed since we went to print.

Zany Zebras

Marwell Zoo Colden Common, SO21 1JH Open daily 10am - 6pm

www.marwell.org.uk

As Marwell’s Zany Zebras stampedes into Southampton this summer, the zoo is going zebra crazy with fun activities for everyone to enjoy! Follow the miniature Marwell’s Zany Zebras trail around the zoo, and discover the match for your favourite zebra sculpture in the Southampton trail. £19 per adult, £15 per child, £16.50 Conc. (includes voluntary donation).

The New Forest Show Brockenhurst SO42 7QH 9am - 5pm

www.newforestshow.co.uk Join us for three days of agricultural fun and entertainment at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show which takes place on 26th 27th and 28th July. The theme this year is ‘Supporting the Countryside’, creating lots of opportunities to learn about the country way of life from those who know it best. We are delighted to be welcoming the Metropolitan Mounted Police to the Show who will be entertaining crowds as our main ring attraction.For more information or to book tickets visit www.newforestshow.co.uk

Monkey World Wareham BH20 6HH Open 10am to 6pm

www.monkeyworld.org Visit Monkey World this summer to see over 260 primates of 20 different species, in a beautiful woodland setting.

Petworth House & Park Petworth GU28 0AE

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth Nestled in the heart of the South Downs, Petworth House is bursting with rare and extraordinary treasures. Step beyond the house into 700 acres of gently rolling historic parkland, landscapd by ‘England’s greatest gardener’ Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.

Join us on August bank holiday weekend for a Big Banana Bonanza, where every child that brings a banana will receive a free Monkey World Badge! © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

There are themed trails inside the mansion and outdoors, or children can pick up a free 50 Things to do before you are 11 3/4 scrapbook and be inspired by the activies in the list that will keep them occupied all summer. With pop up workshops throughout the holiday, there is plenty to see and do at Petworth come rain or shine.

Monkey World is open every day of the week from 10am – 6pm during July and August (last entry at 5pm).

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Ninja Warrior Portsmouth Historic Dockyard www.historicdockyard.co.uk A brand new family attraction, based on TV’s popular Ninja Warrior series and the first of its kind in the UK, opened in May at Action Stations, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Measuring 20 metre x 6 metre, the £60,000 assault course has been tailor made to reflect the physical challenges of the Royal Marines in the popular attraction, which showcases life in the modern Royal Navy.

Combining elements of Parkour, rock climbing and rope courses, the course is suitable for anyone over six and visitors can have as many goes as they like.

Lost Kingdom at Paultons Park

Romsey, SO51 6AL Visit the website for opening times

www.paultonspark.co.uk

New for 2016 is an amazing new Dinosaur Theme Park World, Lost Kingdom - only at Paultons Family Theme Park.

Take a Jurassic jeep expedition at the Dino Tour Co., ride the Velociraptor boomerang coaster and soar high into the sky on The Flight of the Pterosaur – a new suspended family coaster!

Lost Kingdom also features life-like animatronic dinosaurs, Jurassic themed family rides, the Little Explorers’ Play Park and an amazing opportunity to come face to face with ‘living’, walking Dinosaurs at Alive Dinosaur Encounter!

Discover Lost Kingdom this summer and experience a journey to a lost land that will never be forgotten.

Beatrix Potter: Play and Childhood Exhibition Mottisfont

Romsey, SO51 0LP

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont The National Trust’s Mottisfont hosts a new exhibition that celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter.

Set in the sunny gallery space at the top of this country mansion, Beatrix Potter: Play and Childhood features a delightful collection of 30 original watercolours and drawings by perhaps the world’s most beloved children’s illustrator and author, alongside a small selection of vintage Beatrix Potter dolls and figurines. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see these artworks, which, due to light sensitivity, are rarely shown outside of their permanent home in the Lake District.

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General Manager Kerry Jarvie said: “We are really excited about Ninja Force. It’s an incredible adrenaline rush that tests your stamina and agility. It’s a brilliant way to reflect the physical challenges the Royal Marines face and great fun!

The team here are competing fiercely to get the best time!”

The annual All Attraction Ticket, which includes entry to the Royal Marines Museum, can be bought online for £26.40 (adult) or £18.40 (child 5-15).

This ticket includes entry to the Mary Rose Museum, HMS Warrior 1860, HMS Victory, HMS M.33, The National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth and Action Stations. Also included is admission to our off-site attractions, including Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower (Gosport), the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and HMS Alliance (Gosport) and the Royal Marines Museum (Eastney). Plus a complimentary waterbus to the Gosport attractions and a 45-minute Harbour Tour.

For more information on all ticket prices, see www.historicdockyard.co.uk/ticketsand-offers

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Summer sailings SS Shieldhall

Berth 48, Southampton Docks.

0844 357 2329

www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk

Southampton’s heritage asset, SS Shieldhall, steams down Southampton Water on a number of exciting cruises this summer. Families are very welcome, with children receiving a free ‘Shieldhall passport’ encouraging them to visit different parts of the ship, including the Bridge, Deck and Engine Room, where they will receive stickers from the crew. There are refreshments on board and a full commentary on the sights and sounds of Southampton Water. Trips include a Vikings Cruise on Sunday 14 August, marking 1000 years of King Canute being crowned King of the English in Southampton, and cruises on Heritage Open Days Weekend on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September.

Summertime Family Fun

For the full Shieldhall programme, visit www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk. Tickets may be purchased online, or by calling 0844 357 2329. Cruises are set to start from Berth 48 in Southampton’s Eastern Docks.

Exbury Gardens

Southampton SO45 1AZ Open daily 10am - 6pm

www.exbury.co.uk

Exbury has always been a firm favourite with families but this year there is even more reason to discover the magic of the award-winning woodland gardens.

Alongside the gardens is a children’s play area, a wonderful steam railway, discovery trails and walks for little legs. There are over 20 miles of pathways, three woods and parkland to explore and even the wet cannot spoil the fun – put on your waterproofs and see a new side to Exbury. They have the prettiest puddles for miles around!

Feed the fish, hop on the train, picnic by the Beaulieu River and enjoy an ice-cream or tea and cake in the tea rooms. Under 3’s are free, baby changing facilities, high chairs and children’s menu are all available and with a 10% off all tickets bought online, you’d be mad to miss it. Make sure you visit Exbury for a wonderful day of family fun.

Adventure Wonderland Christchurch BH23 6BA

www.adventurewonderland.co.uk There’s a whirlwind of fun for kids aged between 3 and 10 years old at Adventure Wonderland in Bournemouth. This awardwinning theme park boasts oodles of rides and attractions, not to mention its own entertainment team and a huge indoor play centre. Children can ride the Runaway Train roller coaster, get soaked on the battle boats water ride, enjoy an Alice in Wonderland inspired show and feed the animals at Cuddle Corner Farm and much, much more.

Don’t forget to check the website for details of special events where children get to meet their favorite television characters – this summer sees visits from the Teletubbies, Peppa Pig and The Gruffalo.

Chilli & Cheese Festival North Walls Recreation Ground Winchester, SO23 7DD

www.cheeseandchillifestival.com A fantastic, fun, food festival for all the family to enjoy. Over 70 traders including food, crafts and retailers. Children’s play zone, magic, falconry displays, rides, inflatables and much more. There is also plenty to eat and drink with authentic food stalls and dedicated ale, cider and cocktails available. Visit the website to book tickets.

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS The Watercress Line Alresford SO24 9JG

www.watercressline.co.uk Thomas and Friends return to the Watercress Line for more family fun from 6 - 14th August.

Shake hands with the Fat Controller, meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, take part in Thomas themed activities and ride the big steams trains all day. Free Thomas sticker and certificate for every child. Free activities, bouncy slide, tea cup ride, children’s entertainer and Thomas tattoos, free rides with Thomas, Toad and Diesel. It’s a great value family day out, not to be missed.

Make their day a Day Out With Thomas and book your tickets online at www. dayoutwiththomas.co.uk or pay on the day.

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Zany Zebra fun this summer at The Marlands Shopping Centre Southampton SO14 7SJ

www.marlandsshoppingcentre.co.uk Join the stampede to The Marlands in Southampton for loads of free family fun this summer with Marwell Wildlife’s Zany Zebras. The Centre has created a public Zany Zebra Zone painting space where you can watch professional artists paint unique colourful designs on a herd of fantastic life-sized zebra sculptures which will gallop through the streets and parks of Southampton between 16 July and 25 September, providing a fun family-friendly trail for everyone to enjoy.

Children can join the exciting Stripes Club at The Marlands and take part in prize competitions with giveaways and prizes including tickets to Marwell, plus enjoy lots more free fun entertainment and activities, including make-and-take Zebra-themed food workshops, craft activities and balloon modelling.

Each decorated zebra has been sponsored by businesses across the City, including The Marlands, and will be auctioned after summer to raise money for Marwell’s conservation work with endangered zebras, other wildlife and communities.

For more about all the zany zebra entertainment going on at The Marlands please visit marlandsshoppingcentre.co.uk, follow on Twitter or look on the Centre’s Facebook page. www.familiesonline.co.uk

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Enjoy summer at Petworth House and Park Have a memorable day at Petworth this summer!

Follow our themed trails, or pick up a free 50 things to do before you are 11 3/4 scrapbook and explore the 700 acre park. With pop up activities throughout the holiday, there is plenty to see and do at Petworth come rain or shine.

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Summer Holiday Clubs and workshops Kids Summer Boxing Camp Pound for Pound Training Ground will be running a new six week summer holiday boxing camp from Monday 25th July - Friday 2nd September.

We want to target all inactive kids within the city. The Boxing Awards programme means that kids can achieve non contact certificates and medals over the course of the summer. We focus on fitness, healthy living, history of boxing and self defense techniques.

Kids don’t need to attend every day but the more they attend the quicker they become qualified through six boxing certificates.

The Summer Camp will be coached by certified England Boxing Coaches and Boxing Tutors. Each day runs from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm (parents collect for lunch).

Perform Drama Workshops The Jungle Book This summer, Perform Drama workshops has the bare necessities of life covered with The Jungle Book holiday courses for 4- 7 year olds based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic story.

Children will enjoy a fun-packed week of singing, dancing and acting. Plus they’ll make new friends, stretch their imaginations and put together a lively show with colourful costumes to perform on the last day. The cost of the course is £330 (5 days) or £225 (3 days) with a 25% discount for siblings and reductions for groups. Classes run in Winchester from 15 – 19 August from 10am – 3pm For more details call 0207 255 9120, or visit www.perform.org.uk

The Outdoor Learning Company Built on the Forest School philosophy our Outdoor Adventurer Holiday Clubs will provide a range of exciting and fun activities in the outdoors. These will include opportunities for den building, cooking on campfires, climbing trees, and using tools, as well as giving children the chance to enjoy nature and playing outside. All of our activities support children’s development of self-esteem, selfawareness, self-regulation, confidence, empathy and social skills.

Visit www.theoutdoorlearningcompany.co.uk for more information.

To find out more please call Steve on 02380 710519.

Summer Fun at Super Camps 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.

Camps are full of great new activities for 2016, with a guarantee of water activities at all camps during the summer. You can also rest assured knowing that your children are at the best camp in town after receiving yet another Outstanding Ofsted rating in 2016. Call 01235 467300 to find your nearest Super Camp.

Team Spirit 4 Sport

Holiday courses run from 22nd July - 1st September at Redbridge School from 8.45am - 3.15pm and include; football, Ninja Warrior assault courses, All Stars Dance Special, Table Tennis, Mini Olympics Dodgeball and much more. Call 02380 658636 for more information or to book.

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BE GOOD AT BEING YOURSELF A week filled with Rugbytots fun during the school holidays that enable boys and girls to develop their social and physical skills in a fun and positive environment.

Be prepared to run across the jungle, wade through the quick sand and sprint through Rugbytots Valley while avoiding all the smoking boulders! Get ready to protect your egg or escape the desert island through shark infested waters!

Camps run at Fareham Academy 1st – 5th August from 9am-1pm.

Richard Taunton’s College, 8th – 12th August from 9am-1pm. New Milton Rugby Club, 15th – 17th August from 9.15am-3.30pm and at Fleming Park Leisure Centre, 22nd – 26th August from 9am-1pm.

For booking or more information, visit www.rugbytots.co.uk, call 0345 313 3244 or email southhants@rugbytots.co.uk

Stagecoach Winchester

Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year olds, where students learn to embrace life with creativity and courage

Find out more today: SOUTHAMPTON AND EASTLEIGH 01962 771024 southampton@stagecoach.co.uk stagecoach.co.uk/southampton TOTTON 02380 422488 totton@stagecoach.co.uk stagecoach.co.uk/totton WINCHESTER 01794 390601 winchester@stagecoach.co.uk stagecoach.co.uk/winchester

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Make friends and build confidence at our Stagecoach Winchester Summer holiday workshop held at The Westgate School, Cheriton Road. Open to Stagecoach and non-Stagecoach students. If you are aged 4 - 6 or 7 - 18 years, come along and experience the magic of staging a popular musical in just five days. Our workshops are huge fun - keeping young people engaged and enthusiastic for the whole week of the workshop. The shows feature full costumes, lighting and sound, and are of a high standard. Watch your child grow in ability over just a few days.

Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals.

Stagecoach is a registered trademark of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Ltd.

Rugbytots Summer Camps - make your kids summer break more fun

Contact Principal Alison for more information or to book on 01794 390601or email: winchester@stagecoach.co.uk

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Kids Summer Boxing Camp 25th July - 2nd September 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm

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The Boxing Awards programme helps achieve non contact certificates and medals over the course of the summer. We focus on fitness, healthy living, history of boxing and self defense techniques.

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Throughout July Summertime Family Fun & Discovery Trails Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway Southampton SO45 1AZ www.exbury.co.uk Open daily from 10am Family from £25.30 (under 3’s free) Saturday 2 July Den Building Day Moors Valley Country Park Ringwood BH24 2ET 10:30am to 3pm. £3 per child www.moors-valley.co.uk Try making a stick house or a camp using only rope and ponchos. Follow the signs from the Visitor Centre to the den building area.

Saturday 2 July An Evening of Musicals Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, SO23 8SB 7.30pm £14 advance, £16 on the door. www.hants.gov.uk/wdc Winchester Theatre Arts returns with another dazzling evening of show-stopping tunes, a great night out for the whole family.

Saturday 2 July Crafty Saturday Park Life Community Room St James’ Park, Shirley SO 10am – 11:30am www.fosjp.org.uk Free drop-in craft session for children. Suitable for 4 – 10 years.

Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 July Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Mayflower Theatre Southampton, SO15 1GE www.mayflower.org.uk From: £18.50 - £36.50 Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me. Saturday 16 July - 18 Sept Beatrix Potter: Play and Childhood exhibition and trail Mottisfont Romsey, SO51 0LP Normal admission www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

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Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 July Bee and Honey Weekend Manor Farm and Country Park Bursledon, SO31 1BH 10am Farm admission charges apply www3.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm A weekend of fun bee and honey activities and demonstrations. Learn about beekeeping from the Fareham and District Beekeepers Association.

Saturday 16 July Emergency Services Day Moors Valley Country Park Ringwood BH24 2ET 11am to 1pm Free, parking charges apply www.moors-valley.co.uk A fun day with our local emergency services. Meet the firefighters of Dorset and climb aboard a real fire engine. Have a go at some basic first aid with St Johns Ambulance before sitting in an actual police car.

VIKINGS! FAMILY CRUISE SUN 14 AUGUST 3PM - 6PM Adults £27; Children £10; Family £65 Marking 1000 years of King Canute being crowned King in Southampton. Expect to see Viking invaders on board with activities and object handling.

Children's Explorer Passport; range of refreshments; commentary on board; visit the Engine Room, Boiler Room and Bridge as part of your cruise.

For tickets visit www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk or call 0844 357 2329* *Calls cost 7p per minute from landline, calls from mobile can vary. TBC Berth 48, Dock Gate 4, Eastern Docks, Southampton SO14 3QN

Sunday 17 July Alton Bus Rally Mid Hants Railway Anstey Park, Anstey Lane, Alton, GU34 2NB 10am – 5pm www.watercressline.co.uk One of the South’s largest free bus rallies with a static exhibition of buses and coaches of all shapes and sizes from a variety of eras and operating areas.

Thursday 21 July - 4 Sept Summer Living History Beaulieu Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZN Opens daily 11am-6pm www.beaulieu.co.uk Fun-filled family day with a fascinating programme of living history, with the sights and sounds of the past. Delve into over 800 years of history with special talks and tours taking place every day.

21 July - 4 September Rio Olympics Trail Itchen Valley Country Park www.eastleigh.gov.uk/activities From 10.30am - 4pm. £1.75 per trail pack Walk through the woods to find the answers to your questions then run back for your prize! www.familiesonline.co.uk

Families what’s on From Thursday 21 July Summertime Fun Winchester City Mill Winchester, SO23 0EJ 10am - 4pm Normal admission www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ winchester-city-mill A range of quizzes and trails to take you around this ancient working watermill, everyday throughout the summer. Runs to 4 September.

Friday 22 July Once upon a time there were four little rabbits Mottisfont Romsey, SO51 0LP 4 – 6pm Adults £16, children £8, book on 0844 249 1895 nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont Quantum Theatre’s delightful new production, Once upon a time there were four little rabbits, which follows the escapades of two of our favourite - and naughtiest - characters, Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny.

Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 July Summer Fete Manor Farm and Country Park Bursledon, SO31 1BH 10am Farm admission charges apply www3.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm Join us for a weekend of summer fun with traditional games and stalls including Splat the Rat, a Coconut Shy, Tin Can Alley and Skittles.

Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 July Summer Fare The Watercress Line Alresford, SO24 9JG Adult £16, Child (2-16) £8 www.watercressline.co.uk A weekend of summer fun with local food and crafts!

Monday 25 July Sandy Toes Story Walk Lepe Country Park Exbury, SO45 1AD 2pm. £3.50 per child www3.hants.gov.uk/lepe A short walk with story telling and activities along the way, ideal for children under six. An adult must accompany all children. The event will last approximately 1 hour.

Monday 25 – Friday 29 July Woodland Activity Week Itchen Valley Country Park 9.30am - 4pm £110 per week (2 or 3 day sessions) www.eastleigh.gov.uk/activities Booking is essential, call 023 8068 3790. For 6 – 11 years.

Monday 25 July Teletubbies- Laa-Laa & Po Adventure Wonderland Christchurch BH23 6BA Park admission charges apply www.adventurewonderland.co.uk For the first time ever, Adventure Wonderland is to receive a visit from Laa-Laa and Po of The Teletubbies on Monday July the 25th! They are traveling from Teletubbyland to meet and greet their many fans at

10:15, 11:15, 1pm, 2pm and 3:45pm.

So make sure you bring your camera along for this major one off event.

Tues 26 – Thurs 28 July New Forest Show Gate price Adults £20, children £7, family £47. Children under 5 free of charge when accompanied by a full paying adult www.newforestshow.co.uk Three days of agricultural fun and entertainment at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show. The theme for the show this year is ‘Supporting the Countryside’ which means there will be lots of agricultural activities for families to get involved with.

Tuesday 26 July Nature Detectives Lepe Country Park Exbury, SO45 1AD 1pm - 3pm. £4 per child www3.hants.gov.uk/lepe Come and join us for these popular children s activities running throughout the summer where children get to experience nature hands on.

Wednesday 27 July Mini Beast Adventure Manor Farm and Country Park Bursledon, SO31 1BH 10am & 2pm £6 per child www3.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm Discover the mini-beasts that live in the country park and their habitats.

Then make a butterfly/moth feeder

to take home. Meet: Barnfield Kiosk.

Booking essential.

Wed 27 July, Tues 9 & Tues 23 August Pond Dipping Itchen Valley Country Park www.eastleigh.gov.uk/activities 10am, 11am or 12noon. £3 per child Come along and find what surprises are in our pond.

Thursday 28 – Sunday 31 July Camp Bestival Lulworth Castle Dorset, BH20 5QS www.campbestival.net Set in the majestic grounds of Lulworth Castle, Camp Bestival is jam-packed with entertainment, from stellar musical morsels and cultural delights to stunning sideshow attractions and lashings of family fun.

Thursday 28 July Big Picnic to celebrate Beatrix Potter’s Birthday Mottisfont Romsey, SO51 0LP 3 – 4.30pm. Normal admission nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont 28 July is Beatrix’s birthday. Bring blankets, picnics and birthday buns and join in the celebrations on the lawn, with storytelling and party games.

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Families what’s on Thursday 28 July Seashore Discovery Trail Lepe Country Park Exbury, SO45 1AD 10am. £4 per person www3.hants.gov.uk/lepe Join our Rangers for an amble along the beach to discover the mystery sea creatures and have a go at creating your own. The trail will take approximately 2 hours.

Live jazz on board from the Shieldhall Stompers.

Sunday 14 August Vikings! on Southampton Water Steamship Shieldhall 3pm - 6pm. Family £65 0844 357 2329 www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk Expect a Vikings! raiding party on board, marking 1000 years of King canute being crowned King of England in Southampton. Lots of hands-on activities for children and great photographic opportunities!

Throughout August Marwell’s Zany Zebras Marwell Zoo Colden Common SO21 1JH www.marwell.org.uk/zanyzebras Runs to 25 September.

Tuesday 2 August Summer Holiday Nature Detectives Lepe Country Park Exbury, SO45 1AD 1pm - 3pm. £4 per child www3.hants.gov.uk/lepe Come and join us for these popular childrens activities running throughout the summer where children get to experience nature hands on.

Wed 3 & Fri 5 August Little Foresters’ Woodland Stories: Superworm Itchen Valley Country Park www.eastleigh.gov.uk/activities 10.30am - 12noon . £4.50 per child.

An outdoor Forest School session for accompanied 2 - 5 years including campfire. Booking is essential, please call 023 8068 3790.

Wednesday 3 August Covert Operations Lepe Country Park Exbury, SO45 1AD 10am – 12pm. £4 per child. www3.hants.gov.uk/lepe Using an original Royal Observer Corps training manual, learn about the equipment they were trained to used to measure an atomic bomb, plus view our underground monitoring post.

Wednesday 3 August Country Park Activities: Robin Hood Manor Farm Country Park Bursledon, SO31 1BH 10am & 2pm. £6 per child www3.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm Become a real-life Robin Hood. Have a go at archery, make your own bow, arrow and hat.

Thursday 4 August Dragons and Damsels Lepe Country Park Exbury, SO45 1AD 10am – 12pm. £4 per child www3.hants.gov.uk/lepe.

Friday 5 – Sunday 7 August The Pirates of Penzance Mayflower Theatre Southampton, SO15 1GE £16 www.mayflower.org.uk Some pirates are the scourge of the

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Mayflower Theatre’s Summer Youth production for 2016 sets sails on a high-spirited hilarious adventure following a sentimental band of rogues and their swash buckling Pirate King.

Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 August Sweep’s Sheepdog Show Manor Farm and Country Park 10am – 5pm Farm admission charges apply www3.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm A fun and educational family show, demonstrating the skill of a working sheepdog.

Sat 6 – Sun14 August Days Out with Thomas Mid Hants Railway: Watercress Line Alresford, SO24 9JG Open 9am - 5pm. See our summer guide for details.

Monday 8 – Friday 12 August Woodland Activity Weeks Itchen Valley Country Park www.eastleigh.gov.uk/activities 9.30am - 4pm £110 per week. For 6 – 11 year olds Booking essential, 023 8068 3790 Tuesday 9 & 30 August It’s magic on the farm with Silly Scott Longdown Activity Farm Ashurst, SO40 7EH Farm admission charges apply www.longdownfarm.co.uk Join us and enjoy lots of madcap humor and magical mayhem with one of the UK’s top family entertainers Silly Scott.

Tuesday 9 & 23 August Wild Play Day Foxbury Blackhill Road, SO51 6AQ 10.30am – 1pm Adults £2.50, children £5, book on 01794 340757 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/newforest-northern-commons Come to the ‘wilds’ of the New Forest for a day of outdoor adventures.

Wednesday 10 August Country Park Activities – Pirates Manor Farm and Country Park Bursledon, SO31 1BH £6 per child. www3.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm Make your own pirate hat, parrot & sword. Launch your own model boat into the river.

Wednesday 10 August Roald Dahl Green Screen Workshop Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, SO23 8SB 10am–1pm and 2pm-5pm £10, Ages 6+ www.hants.gov.uk/wdc Using green screen technology under expert tuition you will contribute to a fantastic Roald Dahl inspired short film and learn some great skills too!

Wednesday 10 August Ratburger Mottisfont Romsey, SO51 0LP 4 – 6pm Adults £16, children £8, book on 0844 249 1895 nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont Join Heartbreak Productions for this hilarious thriller, adapted for the outdoor stage from David Walliams’ bestseller.

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 August Portsmouth International Kite Festival Southsea Common Free Admission 10 am to 5 pm www.portsmouthkitefestival.org.uk Wednesday 17 August Meet & Greet - Peppa Pig Adventure Wonderland Christchurch, BH23 6BA Park admission charges apply www.adventurewonderland.co.uk Peppa Pig is returning to Adventure Wonderland to meet and greet her fans at 10:15, 11:15, 1pm, 2pm, and 3:45pm. Remember to mind out for muddy puddles!

Wednesday 17 August T-Shirt Printing Roald Dahl Workshops Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, SO23 8SB 10am – 1pm. £10, Ages 5+ www.hants.gov.uk/wdc Choose your favourite Roald Dahl character to be printed on your very own t-shirt.

Wednesday 17 August Country Park Activities Teddy Bear Picnic Manor Farm and Country Park Bursledon, SO31 1BH 11am. £6 per child www3.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm Bring along your teddies and join in with our teddy bear activities and crafts.

Friday 12 August Willow Basket Making Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, SO23 8SB 9:30am, 11am and 1pm £7, Ages 8+ www.hants.gov.uk/wdc Learn basics of Willow Weaving and craft something cool to take home with you!

Wed17 & Fri 19 August Little Foresters’ Woodland Stories: Bravo! Boris Itchen Valley Country Park www.eastleigh.gov.uk/activities 10.30am -12 noon. £4.50 per child.

An outdoor Forest School session for accompanied 2 - 5 years including campfire. Booking required, call 023 8068 3790

Friday 12 August Cowes Fireworks Cruise Steamship Shieldhall 6pm - midnight Adults £48; children £25 0844 357 2329 www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk Shieldhall will be in the best position to see the famous Cowes fireworks!

Thursday 18 August & Thursday 1 September Junior Forest School for 4 10 years (accompanied) Itchen Valley Country Park www.eastleigh.gov.uk/activities 10am - 12noon. £8 per child.

An outdoor Forest School session including campfire. Booking required, call 023 8068 3790 www.familiesonline.co.uk

Families what’s on Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 August Chilli & Cheese Festival North Walls Recreation Ground 10am – 5pm. Adults £7 on the door, £5 in advance, children free www.cheeseandchillifestival.com

an opportunity for families to come together, whilst enjoying family activities, evening entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere.

Wednesday 24 August Egyptian Sand Animation Workshop Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, SO23 8SB 10am–1pm and 2-5pm £10, Ages 6+ www.hants.gov.uk/wdc Work as a group to create an extraordinary animated Egyptian film which will help develop your modelling, photographic and creative skills.

Wednesday 24 August Country Park Activities – Bush craft Manor Farm and Country Park Bursledon, SO31 1BH 10am & 2pm. £6 per child www3.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm Track through the forest and forage for food and water, make your own shelter and learn how to start a fire.

Friday 26 – Monday 29 August Family Festival Fairthorne Manor Curdridge, SO30 2GH www.ymca-fg.org It will be a weekend filled with fun, laughter and chance to make some great memories! Family Festival is

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 August Victorious Festival Southsea Common www.victoriousfestival.co.uk There is plenty for everyone to enjoy, young and old. Victorious Festival was a finalist for ‘best family festival’ in the UK Festival awards 2015 and 2014. Victorious Festival is held on and around Castle Field in the beautiful seaside location of Southsea Saturday 27 August Capability Brown!

Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, SO23 8SB 10am-11.30am £6, Ages 5+ www.hants.gov.uk/wdc This wonderful workshop is based around the gorgeous garden designs of Capability Brown.

Wednesday 31st August Little Foresters’ Woodland Stories: The Great Monster Hunt Itchen Valley Country Park www.eastleigh.gov.uk/activities 10.30am – 12 noon. £4.50 per child.

An outdoor Forest School session for accompanied 2 - 5 years including campfire. Booking essential, call 023 8068 3790.

Wednesday 31 August Meet & Greet - The Gruffalo Adventure Wonderland Christchurch BH23 6BA Park admission charges apply www.adventurewonderland.co.uk Prepare for a visit from The Gruffalo.

He is taking some time away from the deep dark wood to visit his many fans here at Adventure Wonderland on Wednesday 31st August. He will be meeting & greeting his fans at 10:15, 11:15, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:45pm so remember to bring your camera.

Wednesday 31 August Country Park ActivitiesWildlife & Woodland Crafts Manor Farm and Country Park Bursledon, SO31 1BH 11am. Small charge for each activity, £8 for bird boxes www3.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm Pop along to Barnfield between 11am & 3pm to join our ranger for a variety of nature-based crafts & activities including bird box & bird feeder making, leaf, bug & scavenger hunts, plus journey stick making.

Meet: Barnfield.

Wednesday 31 August Bag Printing Roald Dahl Workshops Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, SO23 8SB 10am – 12.30pm. £10, Ages 5+ Need somewhere special to keep your Reading Challenge books this summer? What could be better than a brilliant Roald Dahl bag?

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