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IN THIS ISSUE Ensuring your child is happy at nursery New year book reviews Winter clubs & classes What’s on in January & February

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Exploration and adventure at The Vyne Until 28 February, explore The Vyne's rooftop walkway open daily 11am-3pm with last entry at 2.30pm. From 10 February-3 June, tackle The Lost Tapestries trail through ancient grounds and assemble your jigsaw to reveal an 18th-century tapestry. Suggested donation £1 per trail sheet. Normal admission applies.

Call 01256 883858 for details nationaltrust.org.uk/the-vyne #nationaltrust

When you visit, donate, volunteer or join the National Trust, your support helps us to look after special places in London and the South East such as Sandham Memorial Chapel, The Chase and West Green House Garden for ever, for everyone.

© National Trust 2017. The National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846. Photography © National Trust Images\John Millar.

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Half Term Activities

9 - 19 February Amazing new live science show and hands-on activities this February half term!

Advance online bookings save 10%

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Hampshire North Managing Editor Rebecca Carr editor@familieshampshirenorth.co.uk 07789 882 467 Advertising Claire Clarricoates claire.clarricoates@familiespublishing.co.uk What’s on listings complied by Chloe Atkinson Next issue March/ April 2018 Booking deadline 2 February Printed By Holbrooks Printers Ltd Distributing to: Andover, Basingstoke, Fleet, Hook, Alton, Bordon and all the areas in between.

Cover image © Kaile Meyers Photography

Contents 4. News & views

A round up of all the latest news and Spring School open day dates for your diary.

6. Early years and childcare

How to ensure your child is happy at nursery.

7. Nursery and pre-school providers Your local childcare options.

9. New year book reviews

Justin Crow gives her views of the best books of the season for all ages.

10. Clubs & classes

Winter clubs and classes ideas.

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12. How to boost your mood

Nutritionalist, Christine Bailey, shares her top nutrients, foods and tips to boost your mood.

13. What’s on

A round-up of local events to enjoy this January and February and half term activities.

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News & Views

Wear A Hat Day this March for Brain Tumour Research We need you to get involved in Wear A Hat Day – the UK’s premier brain tumour research fundraising event.

In 2018, it takes place on Thursday 29th March.

Don’t worry if you can’t make it that day, just choose another! Join in the fun as schools and families across the UK get involved to help raise funds for research into brain tumours.

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

Mums want more flexible working opportunities According to a survey by Workingmums.co.uk, almost three quarters of working mums identify flexible work as being crucial to getting more women into senior roles.

The survey shows that mums feel flexible working is vital for them to manage work and family life and that 60% of those who work flexibly would like even more flexibility.

So what can individuals do to help persuade their employers to agree to them working flexibly?

Here are some tips: •

Think through what the job requires and whether the tasks you have to perform can be done at a different location ie from home, or at times outside of the standard working day.

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Take account of any additional costs or challenges this might involve and discuss them honestly.

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Give examples of the ways in which your work can be successfully carried out under any new working pattern you are proposing, and show that it will not harm the business.

Point out any business advantages.

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Research some case studies, ideally in your sector that shows how the work pattern you are suggesting can be mutually beneficial to you and your employer.

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If managers are dubious, suggest a trial period.

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Have a compromise solution as a back-up.

Visit www.workingmums.co.uk for more information and flexible work opportunities.

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So, register today at www.wearahatday.org and we will send you a fundraising pack as soon as we can in January. Our new website makes registering much faster and you can explore our all-new Wear A Hat Day pages for ideas to make your Wear A Hat Day event a fantastic success!

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

With your help we can double this in 2018. We’re aiming for £600,000, enough to keep a group of researchers funded for a year.

Last chance to visit The Vyne’s rooftop walkway and ‘Tag-a-Tile’ You have until 28 February to explore The Vyne’s buggy-friendly rooftop walkway as this former Tudor palace approaches the end of a £5.4m roof project. See conservation in action and take in views of the estate. Open daily 11am-3pm with last entry at 2.30pm.

This is also the last chance to leave your mark on The Vyne. In a daily Tag-a-Tile activity, visitors can write a message or draw a picture on the underside of a tile destined for the new roof for a suggested donation of £5. In February half-term, a series of family trails will keep the kids entertained. On the Children’s Tudor animal trail, spot the animals that played an important part in Tudor life. Setting out on the Tudor geocaching challenge, hunt for historical facts in ancient woodlands.

From 10 February, help recover and fit together jigsaw pieces of oriental tapestries hidden across the grounds on The Lost Tapestries trail for a suggested donation of £1.

Normal admission applies. For more details, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-vyne.

Maths tops popularity poll for children New research has shown that when it comes to children’s favourite subject it’s a numbers game as maths comes out on top. A survey carried by the extra tuition provider, Explore Learning has found that maths was the most enjoyed subject of four to 14 year olds (26%) followed by PE (20%) and art (16%). This was despite the fact that maths is also the subject that children admit to finding the most challenging, followed by English and geography.

More highlights of the survey include: • The next generation may signal the end of the gender divide as seven in ten (69%) of children think boys and girls are equally good at maths • Nearly two thirds (61%) think a job in maths would be exciting!

• 90% think being good at maths will help you get a better paid job in the future To inspire your aspiring mathematician there are great ideas on how to make maths fun and engage young maths minds at www.murderousmaths.co.uk familiesonline.co.uk

Paultons Park announces big Peppa Pig World expansion

Spring School Open Days

The world’s first Peppa Pig theme park attraction, Peppa Pig World, is getting bigger and better as Paultons Park announces plans for a significant extension with fun new rides and facilities. Fans of the Entertainment One’s (eOne) hit TV series will be snorting with delight when the two new rides, The Queen’s Flying Coach Ride and Grampy Rabbit’s Sailing Club, are unveiled to the public on Wednesday 16 May 2018.

Stephen Lorton, commercial director, said: “This is a very exciting announcement.

Peppa Pig World continues to be very popular and attracts huge numbers of visitors from all over the world in the six years since its opening. A magical aspect of the expansion is that the Queen’s Flying Coach Ride offers panoramic views of Peppa Pig World and the Park beyond.”

St Nicholas’ School Fleet, GU52 0RF 01252 850121 www.st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk Saturday 3 March 10am-1pm

Katie Rollings, Head of UK Licensing at Entertainment One, said: “We are delighted to work with Paultons Park on the expansion of the ever-popular Peppa Pig World.

Paultons Park offers families the opportunity to fully immerse themselves into the world of Peppa Pig and since opening in 2011, it has become an instrumental part of this beloved brand.”

For further information visit www.paultonspark.co.uk

Spin a Tale during National Storytelling Week The first week of February marks National Storytelling Week, a chance to reflect on one of the oldest art forms in the world.

We are all immersed in stories — from conversations retelling events in our lives, to watching our favourite television shows.

St Neot’s Preparatory School Hook, RG27 0PN 0118 973 2118 www.stneotsprep.co.uk Friday 2nd March at 9.30am

Speech and language therapists believe that storytelling is vital for children’s academic success as it promotes narrative skills and strengthens the ability of children to correctly sequence ideas. To be a good reader and writer a child needs to be a good speaker and listener first. But above all, storytelling is fun.

Whether we are listening to someone else’s story or telling our own, inventing and adapting narratives can open doors to exciting new worlds — both real and imaginary.

National Storytelling Week takes place in storytelling clubs, theatres, museums, schools, hospitals, spoken word venues, and care homes.

The Society for Storytelling has lots of information as “the home of UK oral storytelling” and offers free packs for schools to download. To find a local event or to look through its

A state-of-the-art Tropical House opens this March at Marwell Zoo Marwell Zoo recently unveiled its unique £8m Tropical House exhibition due to open in March. Under its spectacular state-of-the-art curved roof, crafted with cutting-edge technology, a rainforest and a living laboratory will come to life. Spanning two levels with fantastic vantage points across a lush canopy, with a cascading waterfall and a bustling forest floor below, guests will become more connected with a diversity of extraordinary wildlife than ever before. Nature lovers will experience uninterrupted face-to-face encounters with animals from all six groups - mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates while learning about the flow of energy through life.

Yateley Manor GU46 7UQ 01252 405500 www.yateleymanor.com Open Mornings: Friday 26th January Friday 23rd February Saturday 3rd March Please call 01252 405500 to book your place.

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The Tropical House will open its doors to the public on 26 March. For more information visit marwell.org.uk. familiesonline.co.uk

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Childcare and Early Years

Ensuring your child is happy at nursery The process of introducing a child to a new caring environment can throw up a number of challenges. However, some can be prevented if your child’s nursery gets to know upfront what both you and your child need and want from the childcare arrangement.

Before a child arrives at a new nursery, nursery staff should take time to fully understand your child’s home routine. In this way, potential issues can also be nipped in the bud early.

Words by Kristen Harding, a childcare expert at Tinies Childcare UK

Settling In

This is a key part of the adjustment process.

A change in environment can upset a child and parents are generally stressed and worried when their child is unsettled.

For this reason, it’s vital that your chosen nursery takes time to help your child gently settle in. Communication between your child’s nursery and yourself is very important at this stage. You need to develop a trusting relationship with the staff and settle into the new arrangement just as much as your child does. In fact, it’s often parents that have most difficulty leaving a child behind in a new setting. However, communicating regularly and in as much detail as you need with the nursery setting can help ease your nervousness and worry.

Separation Anxiety

Regardless of the time taken beforehand, separation anxiety is a natural and sometimes unavoidable part of leaving a child at a nursery. Generally, separation anxiety lessens over time but you can help by ensuring that nursery staff understand

as much as possible about your child’s individual needs, how they behave when they are sad, anxious or upset and what helps calm them. This will ensure that your child’s nursery cares for your child in the very best way during this difficult period.

Often the anxiety of a child lessens when their nursery assigns a key worker. By identifying one particular carer who is going to form a strong bond and connection with your child, they will have the stability of knowing there is an individual there that they can rely on.

Eating

Meal times at nursery are important and can have a real impact on the confidence and comfort of a young child. What your child is used to at home may differ greatly from what occurs in the nursery setting, whether it’s the food eaten or the way in which meals are consumed.

When you visit your child’s nursery, try to do so at meal time occasionally. In a good

setting, you will see nursery staff leading by example, engaging children with different food choices, helping them to learn about what they are eating and introducing new foods gradually. Meal times at nursery, as at home, should be unpressurised and enjoyable.

Potty Training

This is another key milestone in your child’s development and reaching it may throw up stumbling blocks! Again, it is important to remember that each child is different and so will begin to learn at a different point and progress at a different speed to other children. A good nursery will ensure there’s no feeling of peer pressure between parents or children.

Don’t start potty training as your child is starting nursery. When you do decide to begin, ensure it’s not at a time of change or a stressful period at home. Share training methods with your child’s nursery to ensure consistency of approach. For instance, do you want nursery staff to ask your child if he would like to go to go or do you want them to sit them on the potty at specific times of day?

Sleep

It is important that home and nursery work together over nap times, as the needs of individual children differ. When a child starts at a nursery, the nursery should follow the child’s home routine before adapting it slowly to suit the nursery pattern. It’s then helpful if you try to prevent your child taking extra naps, as his routine is likely to be disrupted. If your child struggles to sleep at the nursery, a toy or blanket from home can provide comfort and help them drift off.

Whilst challenges are bound to arise during your child’s time at nursery, most particularly at the beginning, these can generally be dealt with as long as there is good communication between you and your child’s setting.

OVERTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL

The only Accredited Montessori School in Overton for 2-7year olds

We offer a friendly, secure and happy learning environment to nurture and protect your young learners.

Sports, French, Cooking, Nature Walks, a large outside garden and gardening all offered in the curriculum.

CALL THE TEAM ON 01256 770 245 OR 07748 642 166 We look forward to hearing from you……

Term Time Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm St. Luke’s Hall, Winchester Street, Overton RG25 3HT

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First flights at Yateley Manor If you watch a young bird begin to take its maiden flight you will notice not only the bird taking risks but the mother encouraging, modelling and supporting.

Looking for a term time nursery ?

Jubilee Gems offers exceptional care for boys and girls aged 3 months to 5 years of age.

We are preparing children for a future we cannot imagine. In a world where technology seems to be gathering pace, it is even more important to get children off to a great start with their education.

At Yateley Manor Nursery we believe in providing children with opportunities to flourish, with child-initiated activities complementing specific teaching input. Children are not held back because of age at Yateley Manor. If they are ready to learn then we allow them to spread their wings. Just as the mother bird knows when to support, so we provide a safe setting where children can make mistakes and learn from them. We provide opportunities for them to be taught by experts in their field, be it in a phonics session, dance lesson or French activity. We want children in our Nursery to be brave, take their first steps and fly.

To find out more visit www.yateleymanor.com.

The Power of PreSchool Jubilee Gems term-time day nursery is well-known for the quality of their outdoor learning and providing a superb preschool education in preparation for children starting school.

Government research has shown that attending a high quality preschool has a positive and long term impact on children’s attainment, progress and social-behavioural development and continues to influence outcomes throughout primary school and beyond.

We have a highly regarded reputation for outdoor learning with over 50 acres of stunning grounds, woodland and farm!

Conveniently located between Newbury and Reading.

School Road, Padworth, RG7 4JA 0118 983 4018 info@jubileegems.co.uk www. jubileegems.co.uk www.facebook.com/JubileeGems

Your Child, Their Journey, Our Focus

Jubilee’s day nurseries care for children from three months to five years and place great emphasis on a caring, safe learning environment where children are happy, nurtured and encouraged to develop and achieve their full potential. Jubilee employs highly experienced practitioners and teachers who place importance on a well-rounded learning experience.

Visit www.jubileegems.co.uk for more information and to receive a prospectus.

St Nicholas’ School receives the highest rating “Excellent” ISI inspection St Nicholas’ School in Church Crookham, Fleet is a leading independent day school, educating girls from 3-16 years and boys from 3-7 years.

The school operates an extended day from 8am – 6pm and has a very popular dedicated Nursery with purpose built facilities.

Come along to an open day and find out more on Saturday 3 March from 10am-1pm, or call 01252 850121 for a personal visit. www.st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk familiesonline.co.uk

Open Mornings Friday 26th January - 9.15am Friday 23rd February - 9.15am Saturday 3rd March - 10.00am A co-educational independent school (3 to 13 years) full of opportunity, offering an inspirational educational journey for a successful adult life 01252 405500 registrar@yateleymanor.com www.yateleymanor.com Families Hampshire North 7

St Neot’s Preparatory school – a world of opportunity St Neot’s is a happy, high achieving, vibrant community for children aged 2 to 13 years and is situated on the border of Hampshire and Berkshire in 70 acres of stunning woodland grounds.

Parenting News Lack of Sleep Damaging for Children More than a third of primary school children are failing to get sufficient sleep, according to new research.

Activities and facilities in the Nursery have been developed to ensure the children are supported and challenged both academically and socially in a safe, nurturing environment.

The study has linked poor sleep with difficulties in paying attention in class, keeping up with school work, forgetfulness and absenteeism.

Children benefit from specialist teaching in PE, dance, music, French and tennis, with swimming and Forest School added from 3+. They enjoy access to the school’s outstanding facilities, including a new sports hall, and 25m indoor swimming pool.

The research, carried out by the University of Leeds has shown that despite the NHS recommendation of 10 hours, 36 per cent of primary age children get eight hours of sleep or less per night. Even more worryingly, 15 per cent get less than seven hours.

To find out more visit www.stneotsprep.co.uk or contact Admissions on 0118 9739650 or admissions@stneotsprep.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

Andover YMCA Nursery is the newest addition for the YMCA Fairthorne Group Andover YMCA Nursery is the newest addition to the Andover area for the YMCA Fairthorne Group, who are a leading childcare provider across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The purposebuilt building offers exciting spaces for children to learn, develop and have fun. Offering community services alongside high quality childcare for children aged 0-5 years, our welcoming and caring environment puts children first; a child’s early years are vitally important for their future development. Parents and carers are our best partners – you are the expert on your child and, together, we will give them the best possible start in life.

The researchers found links between poor sleep and children having access to mobile phones or computer devices in their bedrooms. They said parents should consider removing technology from their children’s bedrooms. The researchers further claim that where parents are able to encourage children to not have technology in the bedroom at all seep outcomes are much better.

Other factors contributing to poor sleep were poor parental sleep patterns and lack of routine.

Visit www.leeds.ac.uk for more information on the study.

To find out more visit; www.ymca-fg.org

Preparing for Life at Overton Montessori School Overton Montessori school is set in the rural North Hampshire village of Overton.

There is a happy, calm, friendly atmosphere where children learn life skills and prepare themselves for their future. They discover the joy of learning through hands-on experiences and exploration within a secure environment. Watering the plants, washing up, splashing in puddles, buttoning, counting beads, making up words and painting a wall can all be part of a morning for a child.

We make the most of our idyllic rural locations through daily access to a large garden ideal for parachute games, nature trials, sport, aeroplane impersonations and having fun.

Visit www.the-childrens-house.co.uk to find out more.

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0-2 YEARS Deep in the Forest Seek & Find Adventure

By Josef Anton & Lucie Bruniellere Abrams RRP £10.99

Created by a French duo with backgrounds in televisual animation and decorative art respectively, there are over 50 animals to find in this beautiful bright and feisty big book full of flaps to lift and names to shout out in triumph. Obviously it’s in English but double points if you know what an anteater is in French.

NEW YEAR BOOK REVIEWS

By Justine Crow Most of the books featured on this time round are a little on the large size and all are most definitely sublimely illustrated, even the titles for older readers. And why not? It seems to me to be short sighted (excuse the slight pun) to ration the visual representation of storytelling - or indeed science and history - just because a child has learned to read. Imagery on paper has a subjective permanence that we all enjoy and often it is the pictures over text that we recall from our own childhood.

Frances Lincoln RRP £12.99

9 - 12 YEARS The Gritterman

Norse Myths Tales of Odin, Thor & Loki

By Kevin Crossley Holland & Jeffrey Love Walker RRP £18.99

6 - 8 YEARS

Amazing Dinosaurs

50 Cities of the USA

Anova RRP £12.99

By Gabrielle Balkan, illustrated by Sol Linero

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A super-sized price but what value for money this exquisite gift edition is, thanks to the many drawings and facts about the magical bohemia created by Finland’s most famous writer.

Once you develop a love for the Moomintrolls, Snufkin, the Snorkmaiden and Little My, it can’t be shaken off.

A softly penned graphic novel from a musician that speaks of stoicism and patience through many winters and questions the definition of loneliness through the eyes of a dignified man who knows his place in the universe. Thanks to him the traffic travels, pedestrians pass and life goes on.

By Dianne Hofmeyr, illustrated by Jane Ray

This authorillustrator has a knack for bringing natural history to life especially through his books about birds. Here he aims his deft brush at the pre-historic periods that produced the incredibly diverse gigantic reptiles that roamed our planet a gasquillion years ago, yet still absolutely intrigue today’s digital kids.

Macmillan RRP £35.00

Penguin RRP £17.99

The Glassmaker’s Daughter

By Matt Sewell

By Tove Jansson

By Orlando Weeks

3 - 5 YEARS

This clever picture book depicts the actual history of glassmaking in Venice through the tale of Daniela, an inconsolable craftsman’s daughter who spends her days staring into the dark depths of the canals in existential torment.

Eschewing her father’s gift of a glass palace, her smile is finally revealed when a young man discovers the secret of making mirrors.

Suddenly, splendidly, the pages explode with splintering glass and the city is rocked with laughter.

The World of Moominvalley

Wide Eyed Books RRP £20.00

I found their previous title 50 States of the USA absolutely compelling and this is no less addictive for its fascinating detail presented in artful bite-sizes.

Along with the more obvious candidates of New York and San Francisco, we learn that as well as the famous Kentucky Derby, Louisville hosts the oldest Shakespeare festival in America; that Memphis as well as being home to Graceland, is where Justin Timberlake was born. And that huckleberries are a real thing and they grow in Boise. So there!

It’s never too soon to point out to the kids that long before Tom Hiddleston stepped into a leather frock and green tights to play Marvel’s movie version of Loki, stories about him and his brother Thor as well as Odin, god of all gods, were captivating listeners as far back as Roman times, and not just from the Viking period. Imagine being a youngster a thousand years ago hearing whirling adventures of sorcery and battles from across the land, passed on by mouth to future generations. How lucky we are now to be able to take images for granted. What a page-turner!

Justine Crow is co-founder of the famous South London bookshop ‘Bookseller Crow on the Hill’ based in Crystal Palace. As well as being a blogger and reviewer, parent of three and qualified swimming teacher, she also co-authored The Little Book of Nits published by Bloomsbury.

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Winter clubs and classes

as 6, children can get involved in learning outdoor skills and undertaking leadership qualifications, as well as enjoying camps and residential experiences. However, waiting lists can be long so act quickly.

With the nights closing in and the temperature dropping, the idea of sending your child out on to the football pitch, tennis court or athletics track is not an attractive one. But active after school activities offer children great developmental benefits including:

Visit www.girlguiding.org.uk or www.scouts. org.uk to register your interest.

Ice Rinks and Snow Slopes

Improved Academic Performance

Research has found that children from disadvantaged background who participate in after-school clubs get better results at age 11 than their peers.

Enhanced Socialisation Skills

Making friends with children from outside their school allows children to broaden their social experience, whilst extracurricular activities at school give children the chance to enjoy a different type of social experience with their school friends and other children in their class.

Better Health and Fitness

According to the National Association of Sport and Physical Education, kids aged 5-12 should exercise for at least 60 minutes of each day, and this figure shouldn’t be ignored just because it’s cold outside.

Stress Relief

Exercise helps to relieve stress built up by homework, exams and peer pressures.

As parents, we are responsible for setting up opportunities for our children to keep active during winter months.

So here are our ideas for keeping your restless young one on the go – and the good news is you don’t have to force them (or you) outside:

Trampoline Clubs and Parks These are popping up all over the country and classes are fun and social. The UK now has over 190 trampoline parks and most offer kids a safe environment to cut loose as well as lessons and classes for children from as young as toddlers upwards.

Indoor Rock Climbing This activity is also growing in popularity across the country with a centre likely to be very close to you. Even the NHS recommends it as an activity that provides unique physical and mental benefits whilst at the same time catering for all ages, fitness levels and abilities.

To find a centre visit www.thebmc.co.uk.

Girl Guides and Scouting Scouting and Girl Guides are experiencing an unprecedented surge in popularity.

Why? Because they offer an antidote to the modern world with adventure being at the heart of everything they do. From as young

Local snow slopes and ice rinks are great places to get kids active during the winter and offer kids the opportunity to try tobogganing, skiing or snowboarding, or get a pair of skates on. There are indoor and outdoor rinks and centres, depending on how you feel about braving the cold or damp weather.

Indoor Sports You can access indoor classes for most outdoors sports such as football, cricket and tennis at leisure centres or school recreation halls. Likewise for toddlers and pre-schoolers, multi-sport and ball skills classes are often run inside during winter.

How many is too much?

Whilst clubs and classes are important for children, be careful how many activities you sign your child up for. Some require significant time commitment. For example, joining a swimming class can involve two or more weekly training sessions, as well as competitions. If your child’s opportunity to have unstructured time for play will go by the wayside, then this is probably not a good thing.

Children these days have much more structured lives than ever before and already often have less unstructured play time that previous generations. Research indicates that unstructured play with minimal adult supervision helps children to learn important social skills, use their imagination, concentrate and be more self-directed.

Award Winning Swimming Lessons with Everyone Active Lessons are delivered by Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) qualified teachers at Everyone Active. Students work towards the ASA Award Scheme badges and certificates. Lessons start for children as young as 4 months and are available for all ages. They run for 50 weeks of the year and you can join at any time. Progression is a key element to improvement and they want all students to feel happy and comfortable in their lessons. Students can be transferred between lessons at any time for different reasons.

With more than 70,000 children learning to swim on their swimming lesson programme Everyone Active is proud to be helping young children learn a lifesaving skill. They have recently pledged to get 500,000 children active and swimming lessons will form a huge part of this in partnership with schools nationwide.

To find your local centre and to book lessons visit www.everyoneactive.com

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Boosting children’s Spring workshops with your local self-esteem and life Perform skills with Perform From January - March, for Perform 4 - 7s, blast off into a starAll children find some things difficult. Some hate speaking out in class, some struggle making friends, and others have so much energy they find it hard to concentrate. Perform is a unique drama school that uses drama, dance and singing to bring out every child’s true potential.

“Perform is not a stage school” stresses Perform Producer, Karen. “It teaches life skills through fun drama games and end of term shows. The real aim of the classes is to help children develop the 4Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Coordination and Communication.

“Classes are small and have both a Producer and a Teacher.

Children are offered a free trial and the Producer spends time beforehand with each parent to establish their goals. For instance, speaking more clearly or making eye contact when introduced to someone unfamiliar.”

studded galaxy for an amazing intergalactic adventure. Your child will zoom off with the Sparkly Spaceman, dance the Zero Gravity Groove and meet the Man in the Moon as they go on a mission to save the universe.

For Perform 7 - 12s, superhero Hercules is on a quest to inspire the ancient Greeks to take a break from eating, drinking and philosophising...and get dancing. With hilarious scenes, rocking songs and dazzling dancing, The Hercules Beat is a jivetastic show for 7-12 year olds. As well as weekly fun and the chance to make new friends, your child can take home a special DVD featuring all the songs and dances in the show. They will also receive a special script to rehearse with before amazing family and friends with their brilliant performance at the end of term.

Spring Term Reader Offer £40 discount when signing up and quoting SPRI010318 (4-7 yrs) or SPRP010318 (7-12 yrs). Exp 1 March 2018.

Your Local Perform Venues

Producers report back to parents after each class on the focus of the week and answer questions about the progress of individual children.

Basingstoke *New*

“Shy children often come to classes clinging to their parents. I can pretty much guarantee that within 5 or 6 classes, they will run in without waving goodbye” reports Karen.

Bramley

To book a free trial, visit www.perform.org.uk

Hatch Warren Community Centre, Long Cross Lane, RG22 4XF Drama ages 4 - 7 and 7 - 12.

Clift Meadow Pavillion, Minchens Lane, RG26 5BH Drama ages 4 - 7 and 7 - 12.

Fleet

Zebon Copse Centre, Danvers Drive, GU52 0ZE Drama ages 4 - 7 and 7 - 12.

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Boost your mood with food

By Christine Bailey

Tryptophan is an amino acid found in many foods which the body uses to make serotonin. Foods high in protein, iron, riboflavin, and vitamin B-6 which are also essential nutrients required to make serotonin contain large amounts of this amino acid. Good food sources include poultry, oats, banana, salmon, sesame seeds, dairy products and red meat. The best way to boost serotonin production is to include a little carbohydrate at the same time. So a banana with yoghurt would be a great mood boosting snack.

Many people may feel sad or down during the winter months, when the days are shorter and temperatures drop. For some people, including children, this low mood can be ongoing.

The good news is that research reveals there’s a direct link between what we eat and how we feel, so changing our diet and lifestyle can have a profound effect on our mood. Fortunately, there are many foods and nutrients that can put a smile on your face and make you and your family feel great.

Exercise

Getting outdoors and exercising is an effective natural way to boost mood.

Exercise has been shown to increase serotonin and dopamine levels - two important neurotransmitters known to improve our sense of wellbeing.

Here are my recommendations for top nutrients, foods and tips to boost your mood.

Top up on Vitamin D

Vitamin D is the reason we love the sunlight as this is the primary source for this essential nutrient. During the winter months it can be difficult to get sufficient amounts, so it’s worth checking your levels (home spot skin prick tests are available online) and supplementing as needed. Aside from sunlight, you can get some vitamin D from oily fish, butter, eggs and mushrooms.

Choose healthy fats

Oily fish (e.g salmon, trout, sardines, mackerel) is one of the best foods for both your mood and brain health. It’s a great source of omega 3 fats which help optimize brain function and production of neurotransmitters, including feel good serotonin. Aim for 2 to 3 portions of oily fish each week. Vegetarian sources of omega 3 fats include flaxseed, chia, pumpkin seeds and walnuts.

Get your Vitamin B

B vitamins are particularly important for brain health and mood. B12 makes you sleep better and feel more balanced.

Good sources of B12 include shellfish, fish, beef, liver and eggs. Vegans should eat plenty of nutritional yeast and B12-fortified products such as dairy free milks. Folate is another mood booster as it helps make our neurotransmitters affecting how we feel.

Great sources include spinach, kale, black beans, black-eyed peas and lentils.

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Include tryptophan rich foods

Dark Chocolate Yogurt and Kefir

Probiotic rich foods like yoghurt and kefir are “a must” for a healthy brain. Packed with beneficial bacteria, researchers have found probiotics can help fight depression and anxiety. It is thought that bacteria may decrease inflammation in the body and increase levels of tryptophan, the amino acid needed to make serotonin.

Pump up the iron

Iron is especially important for your child’s brain development. In fact, studies have shown that low iron affects cognitive function, energy levels and mood. Aim to include some lean red meat, dark chicken meat, duck, seafood, lentils and leafy greens.

Balance blood sugar with fibre

Highs and lows in blood sugar through the day are a common reason for changes in mood. Small children are particularly sensitive and typically require regular meals and snacks throughout the day. To keep blood sugar balanced always include: protein, healthy fats and slow releasing carbohydrates rich in fibre at each meal.

Berries, vegetables, oats, beans, nuts and seeds are useful sources of fibre.

De-stress with Magnesium

When we feel stressed our bodies require sufficient magnesium which is often low in our diets. Magnesium helps you relax, helping to alleviate depression and anxiety.

Find it in leafy greens, oats, salmon, beans, sunflower seeds and blackstrap molasses.

Another reason to eat a little chocolate - just make sure it’s the dark variety! There are over 300 naturally-occurring chemicals in chocolate, and some of them can affect the human brain via the release of particular neurotransmitters which affect how we think and feel. For example, phenylethylamine is sometimes called “the love drug”, because it arouses feelings similar to those that occur when one is in love. Tryptophan is also found in chocolate and causes the release of the feel good neurotransmitter serotonin.

A recent study found that eating 40g (just an ounce and a half) of dark chocolate daily for two weeks reduced levels of stress hormones in highly stressed, anxious individuals. The researchers discovered that compounds in dark chocolate affected our beneficial gut bacteria which changed the metabolism of stress hormones reducing overall anxiety levels.

Christine Bailey is a Nutritionist, Chef and author of a new book entitled ‘The Brain Boost Diet Plan.’ The book can be purchased at www.amazon. co.uk/BrainBoost-DietPlan-optimise/dp/1848993390

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Your essential guide to family events this January and February. We take great care in compiling our events guide, but check with the venues before you leave home just in case times or prices have changed since we went to print.

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Until 28 February Last chance to see the Rooftop walkway The Vyne Basingstoke, RG24 9HL

Seize this last chance to explore the lift-accessible rooftop walkway.

All ages can look down on the roof of this former Tudor palace and take in views of the estate. 11am3pm with last entry at 2.30pm.

Until 28 February Last chance to Tag-a-Tile The Vyne Basingstoke, RG24 9HL

Make your mark on The Vyne by writing a message or drawing a picture on a tile to go on the new roof. Join us by the entrance to the rooftop walkway 11am-3pm with last entry at 2.30pm.

4 January Baby Massage Course St Leonards Centre Basingstoke, RG23 7ED

Come and learn a sequence of baby massage strokes that you can use at home or out and about, to suit you and your baby. 5-week course. 10–11.15am, £45.

4 – 27 January Children’s Art Competition Allen Gallery Alton, GU34 2BW

Children aged 5-11 are invited to submit their artwork to the Allen Gallery’s Children Art Competition.

The theme for the competition is ‘books & stories’, this could be your favourite book, your favourite character or even a comic book story. Works can be in any medium and must be no bigger than A4. There are two categories: 5-7 years and 8-11 years. Free.

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8 January – 26 March Mini Professors Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium Winchester, SO21 1HZ

The Mini Professors are passionate about science and in this series of classes, science is made enjoyable for pre-school children in a warm and welcoming environment. Two separate sessions are available for 2-3 year olds and 3-4 year olds. Every class has hands-on experiments and covers everything from polymers to dinosaurs, maths to tropical rainforests and more. £71.50 per child for the series of 11 sessions.

11 January The Wizard of Oz The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH

The ‘irresistibly anarchic’ Oddsocks Productions are bringing another classic adventure to life with a hearty dollop of their trademark comedy. New songs, familiar faces and laughs aplenty!

The Oddsocks troupe invite you to meet Dorothy as you have never seen her before. 7.30pm, tickets from £14.

12 January Toy Library Alton Maltings Alton, GU34 1DT

Take home toys, DVDs, games and puzzles for children aged 0-8 years, for as little as 30p! Relax and chat over a cuppa, meet new friends, while the children play with our preloved toys. 9.30 – 11.30am.

13 January Jack and the Basingstalk Hampshire Hospitals Charity Pantomime The Haymarket Basingstoke, RG21 7NW Come along and watch Jack in action trying to ‘climb’ the beanstalk. See your local Consultants, Doctors, Nurses and other hospital employees take to the stage once again to entertain you in yet another show that promises to be full of ‘magic’ beans and laughter.2.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets from £7.

13 January & 10 February Alton Farmer’s Market Alton GU34 1AB

Enjoy the great taste of Hampshire, savour the delights of truly local food reared, grown, baked, caught and brewed in Hampshire. Home reared meats, eggs, cheese, milk, ice cream, wine, beer, apple juice, bread, cakes, bakes, pickles, chutney’s, preserves, fruits and vegetables and much more. 10am -2pm.

13 January Young Curator Club Gilbert White’s House and Oates Museum Selborne, GU34 3BN

Join us to find out what exactly a curator’s job entails and take on some of the role for yourself. Each week you will encounter different types of collections and take part in activities and discussions. 11am – 1pm, £8 per child.

12 January (Every Friday) NCT Babies Breastfeeding Drop-in Brookvale Village Hall Basingstoke, RG21 7RU

Support and information for breastfeeding mothers. 10am – 11.30. Free entry.

12 January Baby Massage Course Everest Community Academy Basingstoke, RG24 9UP

Come and learn a sequence of baby massage strokes that you can use at home or out and about, to suit you and your baby. 5-week course. 12.15pm – 1.30pm. £45.

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13 & 14 January Wedding Open Weekend Hawk Conservancy Trust Andover, SP11 8DY

to find an old school friend, Eddie Souther, working as a cop. He organises a witness protection scheme based in a local Convent, where, under the watchful gaze of the Mother Superior, Deloris reluctantly tries to fit in, turning the world of the nuns upside down in the process. 7pm. From £7.

13 January – 14 April May The Toys Be With You! Willis Museum & Sainsbury Gallery Basingstoke, RG21 7QD

2 February The Nutcracker The Anvil and The Forge Basingstoke, RG21 7QR

Come along to see how our venue is perfect for you and our guests.

This event is free but email info@ hawkconservancy.org if you wish to attend.

17 January Evening Orchard Wassail Chawton House Library Alton, GU34 1SJ

Join us for this magical evening following the ancient tradition of the Orchard Wassail! The ancient tradition includes visiting orchards to recite incantations and sing to the trees to promote a good harvest for the coming year. Guests can warm up in the Old Kitchen with a choice of two soups and bread rolls to round off the evening (included in ticket price). 6.30pm – 8.30pm, adults £15, children (6-16) £7.50.

18 January (Every Thursday) SEN Toddler Group Viables Community Centre Basingstoke, RG22 4JR

This group is a small and friendly platform for those who have children with additional needs or disabilities. With a range of craft activities, toys and sensory play items, this is a great way to allow your child to play safely while you meet other parents facing some of the challenges you may also be encountering. Come along and meet others, share stories, and enjoy a cuppa! 10– 11.30am. £2.

19 January & 16 February Disco Skate Roller Disco The Harlington Fleet, GU51 4BY

Family friendly, fun, exciting and great exercise! 6pm-9pm, All ages £5 (including skate hire) on door purchase only.

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From X-Wing fighters to lightsabers, May The Toys Be with You is one of the UK’s finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters.

Free entry.

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy tale world where nothing is quite as it seems.

7.30pm. Tickets from £19

19 January (Every Friday) NCT Coffee & Chat Brookvale Village Hall Basingstoke, RG21 7RU

A group for parents of children under 5, there are toys for the children, plenty of chairs for parents and carers, drinks, biscuits and time to chat. 10am –12pm, free entry.

20 January Basingstoke Track Party Old Basing Village Hall Basingstoke, RG24 7DA

Trains, cars and dinosaurs fill the floor space and children can use their imagination to their hearts content! Six sessions available and booking is essential.

From 10am, £7 per child.

26 January, 9 & 23 February Toy Library Alton Maltings Alton, GU34 1DT

Take home toys, DVDs, games and puzzles for children aged 0-8 years, for as little as 30p! Relax and chat over a cuppa, meet new friends, while the children play with our preloved toys! 9.30 – 11.30am.

26 January Open Mic Night Queen Mary’s College, Central Studio Basingstoke, RG21 3HF

Come along and play at our in house ‘Open Mic Night’ - or just come and hear some of the most talented musicians in Basingstoke.

7.30pm. Free entry.

27 January The Hare and the Tortoise The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH

A delightful adaptation of Aesop’s fable about opposites, time and friendship for children aged 3+ and families. 11am. £7.

27 January Alice in Wonderland Afternoon Tea Party Kitty’s Tilted Teacup Tea Room Kemsphott, RG22 5HN

12noon – 2pm or 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Adults £15, Children £10

29 January Early Days Postnatal Course Everest Community Academy Basingstoke, RG24 9UP

Getting to grips with the early months of motherhood can be quite a challenge - both practically and emotionally. NCT Early Days courses are designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to tackle the doubt all new mums struggle with to some extent.

1.30pm – 3.30pm. £90.

31 January – 3 February Sister Act Queen Mary’s College, Central Studio Basingstoke, RG21 3HF

When Deloris Van Cartier, a club singer, witnesses a brutal murder she rushes into the police station

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3 February Swan Lake The Anvil and The Forge Basingstoke, RG21 7QR

From the impressive splendour of the palace ballroom to the moonlit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

2.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets from £19.

3 February Basingstoke Baby and Children’s Market Aldworth School Basingstoke, RG22 6HA

Over 30 sellers selling baby and children’s items from birth to 8 years, plus a small selection of unique businesses in the baby and children’s industry!

2–3.30pm. £1 adult, kids free.

6 February – 15 April Mythical Beasts – Legendary Creatures come to life in Lego ® Milestones Museum Basingstoke, RG22 6PG A new exhibition coming to Milestones for 2018.

8 – 17 February Basingstoke Gang Show The Haymarket Basingstoke, RG21 7NW

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7.15pm (Saturday 2pm). Tickets from £13.

10 February Penguin Trail Gilbert White’s House and Oates Museum Selborne, GU34 3BN

Can you find the six species of Antarctic Penguin hiding in our gardens? Learn some interesting Penguin facts along the way.

Free with admission all half term.

10.30am. Family £24.

10 February The Lost Tapestries Trail The Vyne Basingstoke, RG24 9HL

Follow the trail across the grounds to recover and fit together jigsaw pieces of these oriental masterpieces. Daily from 10am, suggested donation £1. Runs to 3 June.

12 February Basingstoke Gang Show – Relaxed Performance The Haymarket Basingstoke, RG21 7NW

This is a specially adapted performance for those on the autistic spectrum and with other disabilities. 7.15pm. From £13.

12, 14 & 16 February Fantastic Forests Crafts Club Alice Holt Forest (Classroom 1, Education Centre) Farnham, GU10 4LS Join Groundwork south in the magical surroundings of Alice Holt Forest for a holiday crafts club with a difference. Rather than being stuck indoors all day, our holiday club gives your child the opportunity for guided outdoor exploration and games around the forest, as well as indoor crafts sessions using gathered natural materials.

10am - 3pm. £20 each. Booking required, call Jennifer on 07736 132 692.

13 February Whatever Next - family storytelling and rocket making workshop The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH

Join us for an interactive storytelling and rocket making workshop with tutor Amanda based on the classic story book, Whatever Next by Jill Murphy.

Suitable for ages 2-5 (must be accompanied by an adult. Older siblings welcome). 10am. Tickets £6.

13 February Penguin Crafts Gilbert White’s House and Oates Museum Selborne, GU34 3BN

15 February Sidney’s Shed The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH

14 February Half-term Daytime Games & Fun on Skates The Harlington Fleet, GU51 4BY

16 February The Little Mix Party The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH

Make your own Penguin to take home with you! Drop in arts and crafts session for all ages.

Included in Museum Admission!

10:30 am - 2pm. Family £24.

2pm-6pm, All ages £5 (including skate hire) on door purchase only.

14 February Antarctic Inventors Gilbert White’s House and Oates Museum Selborne, GU34 3BN

Design a new mode of transport for use in the Antarctic using Lego and Knex. Inspired by the tractors used by Captain Scott and the amazing machines used today. All ages welcome, Booking Required.

10am – 12noon & 1pm - 3pm.

14 & 15 February Half Term Holiday Club Wild Learning Godalming, GU7 1YE

Sneak through the woods from the Timberline Meadow, over the stream to the secret valley where our camp is hidden. Try fire lighting and den making or work out how to cross the stream with a rope bridge - or dam the stream perhaps?

10am-4 pm ages 5-11. £38 per child. Booking is essential, visit www.wild-learning.net

Following the fantastic success of last year’s touring show Granny’s Game, Rhubarb Theatre presents a brand new family show for gardeners and adventurers of all ages from 5+. 11am. Tickets £7.

Join tutor Lauren to learn routines to some of your favourite Little Mix songs and show family and friends what you have learnt at the end of the workshop. Suitable for ages 5-8. 10am – 12noon. Tickets £8.50.

17 & 18 February Valentines at Highclere Castle Newbury RG20 9RN

Come and celebrate Valentines with your loved one.

17 February Crafty’s Creepy Castle Theatre Show Viables Community Centre Basingstoke, RG22 4BJ

Come in your scariest costume and join the adventure to find the hidden treasure in Crafty’s Creepy Castle. 2–3.30pm. Tickets £8.75.

17 & 24 February Owls by Moonlight Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover, SP11 8DY

Join us for a magical evening when you can step into the magical world of owls. Watch these mystical birds twist and turn through the night sky and duck as they skim silently over the top of your head. 6.45pm. Adults £33.50, children £19.95.

Antarctic February Half Term Fun Gilbert White & the Oates Collections Alton, GU34 3JH Half Term at Gilbert White & the Oates Collections is all about the Antarctic! With a fantastic Penguin Trail running throughout the week, can you find the six species of Antarctic Penguin hiding in our gardens? Learn some interesting Penguin facts along the way! On Tuesday 13th February join us for a Penguin Craft day between 11am and 2pm. This is a drop in art and crafts session to make your own Penguin to take home with you! All included in museum admission! On Wednesday 14th become an Antarctic Inventor. Design a new mode of transport for use in the Antarctic using Lego and Knex. Inspired by the tractors used by Captain Scott and the amazing machines used today.

19 February Mini Movers Farnborough Library Pinehurst, GU14 7JZ

Learn and perform a variety of dances to nursery rhymes and music from CBeebies, Nick Junior and Disney while improving basic co-ordination, rhythm, flexibility, balance and movement memory.

We will explore some sensory work with balls, bubbles and the parachute. 9.45–10.30am. £25.

20 February Emergency Life Saving Courses Viables Community Association Basingstoke, RG22 4BJ

Course content includes: approaching emergencies/dealing with unconscious casualties/ choking/severe bleeding and CPR. 2pm – 4pm. Free but donations appreciated.

22 February Sensory Mummas - Music, Movement & Messy Play Alton Maltings Alton, GU34 1DT

This class combines music, movement and messy play allowing your little one to experience sensory stimulation in lively themed sessions. 11am.

24 February The Story of Guitar Heroes The Lights Andover, SP10 1AH

Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have chance to experience in one amazing show. 7:45pm. Tickets £19.50.

25 February Mum2Mum Market Hatch Warren Community Centre Basingstoke, RG22 4XF A nearly new sale of baby and children’s clothes, toys and accessories. Come and grab a bargain. 2pm – 4pm

25 February National Garden Scheme Snowdrop Day Chawton House Library Alton, GU34 1SJ

On a wintry day in February there is possibly no better activity than being in a National Gardens Scheme garden surrounded by hundreds of flecks of white snowdrop heads, creating a carpet of glamour which is a spectacular sight to behold. 11am – 4.30pm.

Tickets: £5, Children (Under 16) Free, entry to the house £3.

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