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Editor Summer is on the horizon and that means one thing - it’s festival season! Just because we have children doesn’t mean we’ve stopped loving the festival atmosphere, and we are lucky enough to have an ever expanding collection of great festivals in the South geared especially towards us families!

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News & Views World’s oldest mechanically operated ride back in steam!

Adventure, excitement and the great outdoors are important for all young people. The outdoors is a great place for children to practice and master physical and motor skills and develop a healthy, active lifestyle.

Outdoor activities can also help your family develop a range of skills together.

Team working, communication and selfconfidence can all be reinforced through outdoor adventure and play and what’s more, it helps your family to keep fit and have fun!

For a day of activity to remember visit Foxlease Activity Centre, Lyndhurst, Hampshire www.foxlease.org.uk

Stagecoach heads to West End! Stagecoach Hedge End are heading back to London’s West End. A specially selected group of students will be performing a medley of ‘Hairspray’ tracks including Good Morning Baltimore, Nicest Kids in Town, Without Love and You Can’t Stop the Beat at Her Majesty’s Theatre, the current home of the West End Production of Phantom of the Opera. Students are already rehearsing hard ahead of the performance on Sunday 21st June.

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Over the last three years, Hollycombe’s team of volunteers have overseen the servicing and replacement of many of the rides component parts and repainted the Steam Circus façade and many of the Dobbies. These were the fore-runner of the Gallopers, a later development which saw the introduction of an additional ‘galloping’ motion compared to the Dobbies circular motion. Mr Fields Steam Circus is driven by a Savage steam centre engine and riders are entertained by an 1880s 62 key Gavioli trumpet barrel organ.

Hollycombe volunteer Amanda Hollingshead said, ‘It’s a great pleasure to be operating this wonderful ride once more - a true Museum piece which is living and breathing steam once again.’

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There was a great feeling of pride and satisfaction at Hollycombe on Good Friday when the world’s oldest mechanically operated fairground ride ‘steamed again’ after an extensive period of restoration. ‘Mr Field’s Steam Circus’ is believed to date from the late 1870s, and features a set of Savage platform horses, or Dobbies.

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News & Views

“A First-Rate Education”

Monkey Music has arrived!

Award winning music classes for babies and pre-schoolers from 3 months have opened in Chichester, Havant and Petersfield.

Sessions are fun, educational and a great way to make new friends. Every class is grouped according to age and introduces music to children in a way they can easily understand and enjoy. With a progressive curriculum developed over 20 years and limited class sizes, Monkey Music offers top-quality preschool music classes taught by specialist teachers who gently encourage social and musical skills whilst nurturing a lifetime of music. Contact them today on 02394 000226 to book your complimentary session.

Summer at Ryde School The summer term is here and Ryde School children at Fiveways Nursery & Pre-prep and the Junior School are busy preparing for the May Fair on Friday 1 May. Keen sailors are practising for the Junior School Sailing Regatta; a competitive inter-house event in which all children take part and budding thespians are rehearsing for the summer musical, ‘The Jungle Book’.

This summer, children new to Spanish, Mandarin and Latin, now taught in Fiveways and the Junior School, are continuing to practise their new language skills and a broad mix of interesting extra-curricular activities ensures children think ‘outside the box’. With an exciting academic timetable alongside athletics, cricket and sailing, forest rambles, coastal investigations and numerous trips, the summer term looks set to enliven and enrich pupils’ enquiring minds. Come and see for yourself and join us at the May Fair!

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News & views Portsmouth in Bloom is underway!

Fresh for 2015, the city’s annual gardening competition, Portsmouth in Bloom, is back again. Entries opened mid-April and once again, Bloom has a real community feel.

Southsea Greenhouse successfully lead the competition last year for the first time, and they have taken up the challenge again for 2015. Working in partnership with the city council, they are looking to spread the word about how easy it is to enter and they want to encourage as many people as possible to join in.

From front gardens and hanging baskets, to environmental projects and business premises - the range of categories means that there is something for everyone.

Some tweaking with the categories means that ‘Schools’ has been split into two age groups. ‘Nursery, Infants and Juniors’ is for younger entrants, whilst ‘Secondary and Further Education’ is for older students.

“We’ve been warned that getting the older kids involved might be a bit of a challenge,” says Sue Portman, part of

What’s it like to be a stay at home dad?

John Adams is a stay at home dad and dad blogger. He is married with two young daughters. He’s also just written his first book ‘A modern father (…and dad blogger)’. Here he tells Families magazine what it’s like to be Mr Daddy Day Care.

I’m often asked what it’s like to be a stay at home dad. I like to think a mum would answer in exactly the same way. My life is busy and demanding. It’s also incredibly rewarding as I watch my children grow and develop knowing I’ve helped them along the way.

I have the two daughters. Helen is six and Elizabeth is two. Of course having daughters presents me with a few additional challenges as I have had to get used to dealing with girls’ haircare and, certainly with my eldest, had to talk about issues such as menstruation.

I may not be best qualified to deal with such things, but as a stay at home dad, I just have to get on and do it!

If I were to be totally honest, one of the biggest issues I have to deal with is isolation. Support networks and social networks for people with children,

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the organising group. “Once they hit Secondary school, gardening isn’t seen as cool, but we’re hoping to throw down the gauntlet and get them fired up about environmental concerns, recycling and the like, and challenge them to apply that to their school grounds and gardens.”

The competition is only possible because of the continued support of the major sponsors, and once again Colas and Portsmouth Water have provided the funds to keep Portsmouth in Bloom going.

The organisers are looking for additional funding this year too by offering out the categories for sponsorship by local businesses.

There is more information on the website about sponsorship opportunities, as well as how to enter and categories. There is a series of workshops planned for May aimed at helping people who may never have entered before to make the most of their entries. They will also be valuable to more experienced gardeners who would love to pick up a few hints and tips from our gardening experts.

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especially young children, are almost exclusively set up for mums.

I’m reasonably confident and sociable and I have many friends who are mums and many who are dads. As a dad in my position, however, I think it definitely takes that bit longer until women feel comfortable and happy to approach and speak to you socially. I certainly know of other stay at home dads who have struggled with this.

In the past I have had some horrendous experiences. I once took Elizabeth to have some inoculations and the nurse started physically looking round the room before asking where my wife was. It was an odd question; is a man not capable of booking and accompanying his child to an appointment at the doctor’s surgery?

When it came to registering Elizabeth’s birth, my wife stayed at home and I took our new-born with me to the registrar’s office. I appreciate the registrar probably meant this as a backhanded compliment, but she told me I was “brave” for going out on my own with my daughter. To her it may have been a compliment, to me it was actually quite offensive. It basically suggested I didn’t have the knowledge to look after her.

professional, I tell them within the first few seconds that I am the one who looks after the kids and that my wife works full time. When I do this, it tends to get any awkwardness out of the way and I find I am treated appropriately. It’s when I don’t do this, I find things can go wrong and I get accused of “babysitting” my own kids (a comment I hear from time to time).

Having had a few similar experiences I learned a trick. Whenever I meet a healthcare, education or childcare

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Capturing those party moments We can become like children ourselves when it comes to planning parties - all those Pinterest pages, cake ideas and party games! What starts out a simple idea often results in a ton of effort so it really should be a priority to record all that hard work and fun. With 14 year’s worth of children’s birthday parties, local photographer Moira VenceGunstane of Moira Lizzy Photography gives us some tips on how to capture all that fun and effort.

Capture the details before the guests arrive, it’s the calm before the storm and no matter how tiny these details are they took effort and deserve to be captured. From the cake to invitations, décor, party bags and so on….

Use the light. Flash can be harsh and, if you’re after candid photographs it simply draws attention leading to big cheesy grins.

Try to position activities near lots of available light - large window for example.

A good opportunity to photograph is whilst the party goers are waiting their turn for an activity – so line them up/seat them facing the light which will reflect into their faces minimising the need for flash.

Blowing out the candles has to be the most iconic birthday image of all. Switch off the flash and use the candle light to illuminate the birthday child. Ask someone else to light the candles and deliver the cake so you can be ready with the trigger when they blow. If you do miss it, just relight and repeat – blowing out the candles is fun so no-one will mind.

Hosting a party can be a stressful. Asking a friend/relative or hiring a professional photographer to document the pictures for you can leave you free to manage the party. You may still be reaching for the wine by the end of the party but handing them this article could help and also mean you can be in some of the pictures too.

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Tell the whole story by including all the incidentals, guests arriving, piles of shoes, sticky fingers, random hugs, the party-goers expressions and even the debris afterwards.

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Document guests, cards and present labels so that they can remember who was there when they look back on the pictures in years to come.

Display it! Group pictures together to create a storyboard of the day, create a photobook, make thank you cards using the pictures and print for prosperity so you can look back on these wonderful events for years to come.

Don’t forget to put the camera down and take time to enjoy the day too!

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Include perspective by taking pictures at the child’s level, from above, close up and wider shots of the party too. It’s an easy way to add interest to the images and by moving around you’ll burn off some of that birthday cake too!

To receive more tips or information from Moira Lizzie Photography click on the subscription tab to receive quarterly newsletter at www. facebook.com/moiralizzie.co.uk visit www.moiralizzie.co.uk or contact via moira@moiralizzie.co.uk Tel: 07974 177445.

If a no mess, low stress party is what you’re after, then here are three providers who can give you just that...

Monkey Music Tel: 02394 000226 Chichester.petersfield@monkeymusic.co.uk Monkey’s parties are great fun for children and babies of all ages. Each party is individually tailored to suit each separate occasion and always includes the birthday child’s favourite Monkey Music songs. Parties can include percussion playing, fun props and parachute activities. Themes can also be incorporated.

Your teacher will make sure that everyone has a really special day to remember.

Monkey Parties work really well for a mixed age group of children.

Goals Portsmouth Tangier Road, PO3 6QA. Tel: 023 8018 0200 Give your child a birthday to remember with a Goals BIG MATCH football party. Action packed fun football for 90 minutes, with party food in their dedicated Kids Party Room. The birthday child receives a trophy, birthday card and souvenir team photo. Guests receive a football certificate and there are a range of options to make the day even more special. Hassle free, with the added bonus of complimentary teas and coffees for all parents who attend.

Portsmouth Watersports Centre Eastern Rd, PO3 5LY. Tel: 023 9266 3873 www.portsmouthwatersports.com Choose from 3 types of unique themed parties for ages 8 upwards; Raft Building, Kayaking or Climbing (aged 7 plus).

Build a raft and then take it out on the water and sail it around the harbour, or try out the enormous climbing wall, high ropes, Jacobs ladder and the amazing leap of faith! £99 for 9 children. Fully qualified and CRB checked instructor. All kit and equipment supplied. Food not included.

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Festivals Guide Not much beats lounging in the grass on a sunny day with good food, live music and your family all around, and we’re lucky enough to have an ever expanding range of family friendly festivals right here in the South.

Victorious Festival

Southsea’s family friendly Victorious Festival – finalist in the UK Festival Awards 2014 for Best Family Festival - returns this Summer Bank Holiday on 29th and 30th August.

Expect entertainment for all ages, as James Ralls the co-organiser explained “Victorious Festival will see a continuation of the relaxed ethos of last year with festival-goers treated to a huge children’s area, now even bigger with it’s own kids stage, boutique and creative markets and plenty of local produce food stalls to choose from.’’ Throughout the day there will be performances from major artists including Ray Davies, The Flaming Lips,

Elderflower Fields Festival

A magical weekend of adventure, discovery and inspiration designed especially for families with children in mind all set in the heart of the beautiful Pippingford Park, Sussex from 22nd – 25th May. Over 40 bands, DJ’s and performers on three stages, Urban Woods adventure sports, including climbing, parkour, slacklining & skateboarding, sports and arts camp sessions, family cinema, nature walks, orienteering and disc golf, the best locally sourced food and drink, cocktail bar and local craft beers and much more! Buy tickets online at www.elderflowerfields.co.uk

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Tinie Tempah, Basement Jaxx, Primal Scream and Super Furry Animals.

Tickets for Victorious Festival are incredibly good value at just £25 (until July 3rd), 5-15yrs £6, and Under 5’s just £1. All prices are per day.

Fees may apply. Book now at www. victoriousfestival.co.uk

Weald and Downland Food & Folk Festival

Visitors to this year’s Food & Folk Festival from 3rd – 4th May will enjoy over 70 local food, craft and trade stands, including dozens of fantastic food and drink producers from the region. In addition to browsing and buying, there will be a series of talks and cooking demonstrations in the Southern Co-operative Cookery Theatre, plus traditional folk music, storytelling, dancing and rural craft demonstrations. There is no need to book to watch the talks and demonstrations – all visitors to the show are welcome. Singleton, Chichester. www.wealddown.co.uk

Wickham Festival

A four day festival from 6th - 9th August, offering live music and entertainment for all ages with camping in a relaxed folk festival setting. Three music stages plus an open stage and other attractions including street theatre, a solar-powered cinema tent, circus tent, digital funfair, storytelling tent, crafts fayre and Real Ale Festival.

Book and find out more www.wickhamfestival.co.uk

Camp Bestival 2015 Goes Wild!

Inspired by a love of getting out into the open air and running free, Mother Nature is put front and centre for 2015, as Camp Bestival Goes Wild at Lulworth Castle on Dorset’s dramatic Jurassic Coast this 30th July – 2nd August.

There will be live music from Underworld, Clean Bandit, Kaiser Chiefs, Professor Green Wretch 32, Kate Tempest, Bob Geldof, Soul II Soul, Level 42, Alison Moyet, Ella Eyre, Cymande, 808 State, Buzzcocks, DJ Yoda, The Cuban Brothers and many more. And keeping you dancing all night long will be David Rodigan MBE presents Ram Jam with DJ Yoda, Prince Fatty, Artwork & Venum Sound, Norman Jay MBE presents Good Times, Terry Hall (The Specials), Music Mondays & World of Rave, Kids’ discos with Big Fish Little Fish and loads more to boot.

Plus, there will be Wild Adventures with Steve Backshall, Michaela Strachan, and Bill Oddie, and a host of wild activities and woodland adventures from Bushcraft to the National Trust’s 50 things meadow and beyond.

The Greatest Tent on Earth will be brimming with eye-popping wonder, including Julia Donaldson’s The Scarecrows’ Wedding, Freestyle Funk Forum, The King of Tiny Things, BRIT School, Misunderstood Monsters, Gorilla Gardening, The Party, Marawa the Amazing, Marawa's Majorettes, West End Kids, Hype & Pavilion Danceathon, and Romeo and Juliet: Retold.

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Across the site there will be the likes of Royal Albert Hall presents Albert's Band, Musical Bingo, Gospeloke, and the fantastic Funky Little Choir. Plus don’t miss wild diversions aplenty with the Guardian Literary Institute, The Feast Collective, The Den, their soon to be announced Comedy, Caravanserai, Oberon’s Observatory, Camp Bestival Bluecoats, Morris Dancers, Insect Circus, and brand new attractions The Hideaway, and The Land Train.

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Helping you to kick back, relax and enjoy finer festival things, there will, as ever, be an incredible choice of premium camping and hospitality options with great family facilities and hot showers, including Lucky Cat Hospitality, Camping Plus Premium Camping, Breastival Mother & Baby Chill Out, Airstreams, Tipis, Yurts and much, much more.

Prices from £20 - £195 for weekend tickets including camping (under 4’s FREE) Tickets on sale now via www.ticketline.co.uk or call 0844 888 4410

Portsmouth Summer Show New for 2015!

Family fun hits Portsmouth on Saturday 27th June at King George Playing Field in Cosham. The Portsmouth Summer Show will be a one day summer spectacular with something for all the family.

Throughout the day there will be top performances (acts to be announced soon!) from a mix of golden oldies, up-andcoming artists and family favourites which will keep kids, teens, tweens and adults dancing throughout the day. Expect exciting exhibitions and stalls to explore and entertain. Hop on the helter-skelter, cruise on the carousel, sample a tasty treat, get your face painted, catch a show and enjoy some fun in the sun at the Portsmouth Summer Show.

Tickets are priced at just £7 with 5-15yrs only £5 and Under 5s £1. Fees apply. On sale now at www.portsmouthsummershow.co.uk

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Chilli Fiesta

Chilli Fiesta turns 20 in 2015 with an exciting line up of entertainment from 7th - 9th August. Held in the beautiful grounds of West Dean, Chichester, the event dedicates itself to three days of chilli madness!

Make a weekend of it and camp in the grounds of the West Dean Estate.

Full camping facilities are available throughout the weekend – with a limited number of pitches.

Watch food demos and sample some delicious delights. There will be live music from midday until 11pm each day across two stages. With over 140 stalls, there’ll be great variety of quirky gifts on offer as well as chilli foods, chilli plants, seeds and produce. A special children’s area has been created which will include Vintage fun fair rides, Punch and Judy and face painting (there’ll be a small charge for the fun fair rides). Don’t miss the Glasshouses in the Walled Gardens which will be brimming with over 250 varieties of chilli. westdean.org.uk

Blissfields returns to Winchester 3rd 4th July for another weekend of festival treats! A small and family friendly festival priding itself on shunning the more commercial aspects of larger festivals. The festival promises good times, good music, and quality food and drink options. Posh camping available. www.blissfields.co.uk

Festival in the Park New for 2015!

The National Trust has teamed up with music event organisers Heard and Seen to deliver this new festival held in Woolbeding Parkland near Midhurst on 31 May. The family festival takes place in ancient parkland dotted with magnificent oaks, and glorious views reaching down to the twisting loops of the River Rother. Festival trade stalls, children’s entertainers, food outlets and a beer tent provided by local brewery Langhams. Tickets available at: www.heardandseen.com/events

International Kite Festival

Returning to Southsea Common on the new date of 15th – 16th August, with artistic kite displays, giant cartoon kites, Japanese fighting kites, large spinning Bol kites and more. Food traders, craft stalls, donkey rides, bar and children’s entertainment and free kite workshop will also be on site. Free admission.

Southsea Food Festival The annual Southsea Food Festival returns to Palmerston Road on 18th 19th July, bringing together the most vibrant collection of culinary traders and street market food stalls in Portsmouth and Hampshire.

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The Isle of Wight The Isle of Wight is the perfect holiday destination for families in search of some room to breathe this summer.

Just a short trip over the Solent from Portsmouth or Lymington with Wightlink Ferries, the Island is home to some of the UK’s most beautiful outdoor landscapes, exciting day time attractions and unique festivals that provide an abundance of fun for all the family.

The holiday begins as soon as you step on board one of Wightlink Ferries spacious car or foot passenger ferries. Looking out onto beautiful views of the Solent, the ferry arrives on the Island in less than an hour, meaning families don’t have to travel far to feel a million miles away from the stresses of everyday life.

As well as being home to beautiful beaches and scenic landscapes, the Isle of Wight is full to the brim with an abundance of exciting festivals over the summer period, making it the UK’s ideal summer holiday destination. From indulging in garlic treats at The Garlic Festival, to enjoying performances by the world’s most famous artists at the Isle of Wight Festival or taking in the Island’s spectacular outdoor scenery during the Walking Festival, there is so much for mum, dad and the kids to enjoy.

The Island also boasts a range of accommodation options that cater to the needs of every family. From family-friendly campsites to cottage rentals and boutique hotels, these can all be found on Wightlink’s website, making organising this exciting summer getaway easier than ever before.

The Isle of Wight Cycling Festival What better way to explore the Island than on two wheels.

The Isle of Wight Cycling Festival from 5th -27th September provides cyclists the opportunity to get off the beaten track and experience some of the Island’s most beautiful, unspoilt countryside. There are a selection of fantastic cycle rides for all levels of ability, whether you are a novice or an experienced cyclist, young or old. Visit www.sunseaandcycling.com

For more information and to book www.wightlink.co.uk

Win an island weekend away!

Wightlink Ferries are giving you the chance to win a family, festival filled weekend break on the Island this August!

A family of four will travel with Wightlink for a fun-packed weekend on the Island from Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th August 2015. The winning family will enjoy a delicious lunch at the Garlic Farm, as well as tickets to one of the largest events on the Island, the Garlic Festival. Attended by 25,000 people each year, this festival provides plenty of entertainment for all children and adults. After revelling in some festival fun, families can head back to Grange Farm, one of the Island’s most popular camping grounds located in the scenic area of Brighstone Bay, for a night camping under the stars.

For your chance to win this unique weekend break, simply tell us where the Grange Farm is on the Isle of Wight. To enter, and view full T&Cs, visit www.familiessolenteast.co.uk/ competitions Competition closes 30th June 2015

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Isle of Wight Walking Festival With more than half of the Island recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 500 miles of well-maintained footpaths , it's no wonder the Isle of Wight is home to the UK's largest walking festival. From 2nd - 17th May and also the weekend of 23rd - 26th October, there are over 300 walks, many of which are themed including heritage trails, fossil hunting, walking with Alpacas, or encountering a zombie on a ghost walk. Whether it’s hiking round the Isle of Wight coastline or taking a leisurely stroll through beautiful gardens - there's a perfect walk for you, whatever your age, interest or ability. www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk

Riverfest Riverfest is a fun free community event on 16th May which takes place in the Island’s capital, Newport. The free event has all the feel of a traditional village fete, with many free activities for children. Historical boats from the Classic Boat Museum are on show, along with vessels of all shapes and sizes that sail to this popular free event. www.footprint-trust.co.uk

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Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival Yarmouth town and harbour will embrace yet another fun filled weekend from 29th - 31st May full of entertainment and interesting things to see and do for the whole family. The harbour will be filled with the colourful spectacle of the visiting gaff rigged vessels, some of which will race in The Solent on Saturday. There is also a Sunday morning race from the Royal Solent Yacht Club with the Queen's Jubilee Race.

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Other popular attractions at Yarmouth Old Gaffers include street entertainment, live music, classic vehicle displays, lifeboat demonstrations, a craft fair and continental market setup around Yarmouth town, and St James’ Church will host the colourful Flower Festival, whilst the "McGaffers' beer tent" holds one of the Isle of Wight's largest real ale festivals across the weekend. www.yarmoutholdgaffersfestival.co.uk

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A family friendly Festival for VW enthusiasts, held in Freshwater, Isle of Wight from 23rd - 27th July. The site is gearing up for those with young families this year. As well as a much larger beach area and children’s play area, there’s also a new 45ft slide being shipped in too! The skate ramp is also growing this year; the Wight Trash team are plotting some new concepts to showcase their crazy stunts and tricks. With the best Jimi Hendrix, The Doors and The Who cover bands to really make this Summer of Love festival vibe as realistic as possible! www.v-dubisland.com

The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival Set against a beautiful backdrop of rolling green hills and farmland, the Garlic Festival is located just outside of Newchurch at the heart of the stunning Isle of Wight from 15th and 16th August.

A vast array of eats, treats, sights and sounds to suit all tastes and ages. There are huge garlic and food marquees, cooking demonstrations from top Island chefs in the all new theatre kitchen, children’s entertainers, talented animals, archery and a giant fun-fair. Plus, live music on the big stage, a big beer tent and straw bales so you can relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

Enjoy hundreds of Arts and Craft stalls and scrummy produce to tempt your taste buds. www.garlic-festival.co.uk

year the BYCC will be launching this new event in Steyne Park on 11th July from 2pm – 10pm for everyone to enjoy.

Entry to the festival will be free and the day will be packed with entertainment, music, exhibitions, stalls and much more.

There will be a fun Pet Show including Dogs and small animals (guinea pigs, rabbits etc.) so take along your pooches and pets for a chance to win a rosette or a best in show cup! Entry fees will be £1 per animal per category. If you would like more details or would like to be involved please call Sarah on 07756 296249. www.bycc.org.uk

Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair The Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair returns for 2015 on 16th May. The live music stage will provide a full programme, featuring the best of the Island’s Folk & Blues musicians. The popular 'Beer Tent Acoustic Stage' will make a welcome return this year with some diverse acts lined up. With an IW real ale beer tent, BBQ, Tea Tent, children’s activities, Circus Skills and Morris Dancing, The Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair looks set to be a great opportunity to enjoy top live music and great festival food, set against the backdrop of the beautiful West Wight scenery. www.folkandblues.org.uk

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Home life

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It is a life lesson.

There needs to be give and take at meal times.

Why we don’t need to cook ‘children's meals'

By Kathryn Mewes – Author of ‘The 3 day Nanny’ It is very common for children to like ‘dry food’. By this I mean nuggets, fish fingers, chips, potato wedges, pesto pasta and sausages. While there is nothing terribly wrong with any of these meals, at some stage your child needs to expand.

There is a whole world of exciting food beyond ‘children’s menus’! I suggest these meals are on the weekly menu and they are enjoyed but then there are also meals to suit you.

It is a life lesson. There needs to be give and take at meal times. Everyone needs to see their favourite meal once a week.

Mealtime can and should be for the entire family – not just the children.

The meal time goal I know, I know, I can hear you say: “My children eat too early, they eat food I don’t want to eat, my husband/wife is home so late.”

The aim is that you prepare just one meal for dinnertime. The children eat and you have a small portion with them.

When your husband/wife arrives home they have the same meal. A portion has been set aside for them.

I believe that it is so important for children to realize that they cannot have their ‘favourite’ meal each and every day.

My ethos is simple ‘A meal is prepared

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and there are 2 options – Take it or Leave it!’ Once this attitude is adopted and you remain consistent you will find that the children adjust and adapt to your ‘new way’ at mealtimes.

I think that there is too much emphasis now on children having to eat all of their meal. This is what leads us to only giving them food we know they will eat. It is important to realize that your children may leave some of their meal but as they start to realize this meal is going to appear at least once a fortnight they will adjust. Slowly but surely they will ‘tuck in’.

The key is that your children are seeing a variety of foods and you are eating with them.

Creating a meal plan I often suggest creating a ‘meal plan’ so that everyone knows what is on offer that night. You can alter the menu plan every week or have 2 – 3 that you simply rotate.

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The food shopping can be done once a week, ordered online for ease.

Everyone knows what is going to be served.

You don’t have to think each morning about the ‘evening meal’.

You are only cooking one meal for the family.

You can see an overview of your families general diet.

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Your questions answered “What if they won’t eat it?”

Please don’t expect your family to instantly adapt. They will ‘dig their heels in’ before accepting the permanent change. If a meal is not eaten simply allow fruit for dessert and a cup of milk to line their stomach before bed. The most important thing is not to offer them something else – you will then be back to where you once were.

“We all have different tastes.”

You should be able to create a meal where there is something for everyone. For example a curry.

You might find one family member prefers the rice, the other the vegetables and the other picks out the meat. In time they will expand on this and start to eat more of the meal. A salad can always be served as an accompaniment to cater for all.

“I don’t want to eat early with my children.”

The important thing is that if you are introducing change you need to lead by example. You can have a small portion, or mainly vegetables while sitting with the children. I have ALWAYS found that children behave far better at the table when an adult is sitting with them, ideally eating not just observing.

For further information and advice on guiding your child at mealtimes please purchase the book The 3 Day Nanny by Kathryn Mewes or go to her website to find out about her bespoke service www.bespokenanny.com

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What’s On MOSAIC Your guide to all the best family events this May and June

Although we aim to be as accurate as possible, the events listed in our What’s On section are compiled several weeks beforehand and may be subject to change. Please contact venues in advance to check full details.

Spot the dot for free events!

1 - 2 May

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

Kings Theatre, Albert Road, PO5 2QJ, 023 9282 8282

Ben and Holly have fun and games helping Gaston the Ladybird clean up his messy cave, they go on a trip into The Big World with tooth-fairy Nanny Plum, even plan a surprise birthday party for King Thistle, and oops, let’s hope there’s not another jelly flood! Packed full of games, songs and laughter. 4pm Friday 1st and 10am, 1pm and 4pm Sat 2nd.

2 May

Feather Catcher

Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, PO12 1BT 023 9252 3463 A fun, playful story of friendship, working together and mischievous feathers.

A non-verbal show playfully uses live music and beautiful projection to tell this delightful tale of teamwork. Aims at ages 3+Tickets £1, please book as spaces are limited. 10.30 to 11.30am.

Opening Saturday

The 2015 season gets underway with a hugely enjoyable day showcasing locally-sourced produce and high-quality racing to celebrate the new season.

Goodwood’s very own organic Home Farm will be taking centre stage, together with a bustling pop-up food market replete with handpicked, artisan fare. Tickets

2 - 4 May

Rural and Seaside Show

Castle Field, Southsea Common, PO5 3NS, 023 9284 1400

This fun weekend for all the family includes heavy horse and traditional displays in the arena, tea tent, craft displays, donkey rides, archery, ferret racing, stalls, children’s rides, punch and Judy shows, refreshments and much more! 10am–5pm.

3 May

Into The Woods Craft Fair

A day of activities for all ages, with guided tours and demonstrations of mosaic making.

Make an edible mosaic and add a piece to our giant mosaic design!

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HOME OF THE BIG GUNS

Groundlings Theatre, Curzon Howe Road, PO1 3BS

Arts and crafts day as part of their “Into the Woods Festival” with Fairy Tales characters and some amazing crafts.

3 - 4 May

Folk and Food Festival

Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, PO18 OEU

The very best of the South East’s produce, crafts, books and plants will be showcased at our spring event. Enjoy cookery classes and demonstrations, traditional folk music, dancing and storytelling.

There will be lots of tasty samples to try before you buy!

10.30am-5pm.

A massive Victorian Fort to explore | Cafe 1871 | Over 350 big guns on display | Daily gun-firing 1pm | School holiday activities

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Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester, PO18 0PS 01243 755022

from £10 with free admission for children. Tickets from £10 with free child admission. Call 01243 216610 or visit www.goodwood. com/openingsaturday

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What’s On 4 May

10 May

Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower, Heritage Way, Gosport, PO12 4LE 023 9250 5600

Omega Centre, Omega Street, Southsea, PO5 4LP

May Day Street Party!

A range of fun activities for all ages inspired by Gosport’s history and links to the Royal Navy. The Great Navy Bake Off, music, crafts and traditional games. 11am – 4pm.

Star Wars Day

Action Stations, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Victory Gate, PO1 3LJ, 023 9283 9766.

HALF TERM LEGO TOWER BUILDING ®

SATURDAY 23 MAY TO SUNDAY 31 MAY 2015 VIEW THINGS DIFFERENTLY

BUILD YOUR OWN LEGO® / DUPLO® TOWER CREATE A MOSAIC OF THE AMAZING VIEW!

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“May the Forth Be With You”… make your own Pod Racer and Light Sabre in our Star Wars Workshop, play Lego Star Wars and have your picture taken with characters during the day. Star Wars themed Laser Quest and if you visit Action Stations or Laser Quest in a Star Wars costume you can enter in a prize draw to win a game of Laser Quest.

Free with a valid Action Stations single attraction ticket, PHD Allattraction ticket or Loyalty Club cards. 10am-5:30pm.

8 May

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S U N D AY SCHOOL Sunday 7 June

Fun for all ages at Goodwood Bring your family for a fun, inspiring day out that takes you behind the scenes. Walk on the course, visit the weighing room and hear fascinating tales from our expert farrier as well as enjoying an afternoon of top racing action.

Tickets from £10 Free child admission For tickets or hospitality call 01243 216610

www.goodwood.com/tickets

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14 May

Murder Mystery

Fishbourne Roman Palace, Roman Way, Chichester, PO19 3QR, 01243 785859

Join us to help solve a Roman murder mystery at Fishbourne Roman Palace. Visit the crime scene, explore the Palace for clues to solve this Roman murder! Advance booking required. 7pm – 9pm.

15 May

Museums at Night

Action Stations, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, PO1 3LJ 023 9298 6410

chance for families to turn back time to 1945. Explore 1940’s room set, handle real wartime artefacts and enjoy hands-on activities, includes dressing up and a make-and-take. Free, donations appreciated 4 to 6pm (last entry 5.30pm).

9 May

16 May

St Thomas' Cathedral, St Thomas's Street, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2HA, 023 9282 3300

Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, PO12 1BT 0845 603 5631

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Showcasing the work of local art and craft makers, many of whom are also Omega Arts tutors. Get a feel for their workshops, talk to tutors in person, see their work and have the opportunity to explore the art and craft rooms at Omega Centre. The work on show is for sale with all profits going directly to the artists and makers. 11am - 4pm.

Battle your way through laser quest, scale the climbing wall, help build a mini dockyard out of Lego and design and wear your own Naval-style tattoo.

The evening culminates in a film and sleepover in Action Stations.

6.30pm onwards / £22 per child, accompanying adults free (max 1 adult per child). Booking is essential.

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Omega Arts Fair

Messy Cathedral

All families are welcome to join in the fun, food and fellowship.

An hour of craft and worship followed by afternoon tea.

2 - 4pm.

9 - 10 May

Walk to Uganda

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, PO8 0QE

Family-friendly, African-themed event aiming to raise funds for the Queen Elizabeth Parks Twinning Project. The main focus of the weekend is to walk an easy five mile trail, looking out for UK and Ugandan animals along the way. Your five miles will then be added to the total with a view to reaching 3,975 miles by the end of the weekend!

Hello Oscar! Story Special

Something strange is happening in Zoe’s garden, there are animals everywhere. Join us to find out more and make your own pet. Suitable for Children aged 3 -10, accompanied by an adult. Free. no need to book, but places are limited. 11am - 12pm.

Southsea Wildlife Watch

Cumberland House Natural History Museum, Eastern Parade, Portsmouth, PO4 9RF 023 9281 5276

Wildlife Watch events are for families and young people that want to get out and about and more involved with nature. The activities are based mostly outdoors, in natural surroundings. All sessions will be held outdoors, whatever

What’s On the weather, so wrap up warm and don't forget your wellies!

Booking essential. For more information, please contact Dawn Morgan at wildlifewatch@hiwwt. org.uk 10am - 12pm / Suggested donation £3 per person.

17 May

Disney’s Frozen Singalonga Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road, Fareham, PO16 7DB 01329 824864

A screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen to help you sing along with Elsa and Anna,.

Introduced by a live host who will show you how to use your interactive fun pack and judge the fancy dress competition then just sit back and 'Let it Go'!

Remember to dress up as your favourite character for the fancy dress parade and be a Snow Queen for the day or Olaf the snowman, the coolest iceman ever!

21- 23 May May Festival

Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester, PO18 0PS 01243 755022

Set your pulses racing and kick summer off in style as the eyes of the racing world turn towards the Sussex Downs. The highoctane May Festival provides a feast of racing over three thrilling days. There are plenty of bars and restaurants to explore as well as entertainment for all the family. Tickets from £10 with free admission for children. For tickets or hospitality call 01243 216610 or visit www.goodwood.com/ mayfestival

23 May

The Tap Dancing Mermaid

The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, 56 East Street, Havant

Family theatre show with stunning puppets, original live music to sing along to and tap dancing. For children age 3+

23 - 31 May

Brick by Brick

The Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, PO1 3TT, 02392 857520

May half term at Spinnaker Tower will see LEGO activities galore on the view decks 100 metres above sea level. A team of expert LEGO builders will be encouraging visitors to get in on the action by contributing to an innovative mosaic, which will replicate the breath-taking views from the panoramic windows using layers of LEGO bricks.

Tower building activity stations

will be available for visitors to compete to build the best tower, replicating the Spinnaker Tower design or creating their very own.

Visitors will also have the chance to create their own LEGO minifigures which they can make and take away for just £2.50.

23 - 31 May

Bug Bonanza

Staunton Country Park, Middle Park Way, Havant, PO9 5HB 023 9245 3405

Creepy crawlies galore! Lots of crafts, activities and a chance to meet some of their biggest bugs!

10:30am - 5:30pm.

£2.00 ENTRY PER ADULT

Sunday 31st May Brighton Racecourse - 10am - 3pm

Sunday 28th June Chichester College - 10am - 3pm

Sunday 19th July Worthing Assembly Hall - 10am - 3pm

25 May

Mosaic Mayhem!

Fishbourne Roman Palace, Roman Way, Chichester, PO19 3QR, 01243 785859

Discover a little piece of history.

Explore the magnificent mosaics and join in a day of mosaic activities for all ages. Guided tours, demonstrations of mosaic making, make an edible mosaic and add a piece to our giant mosaic design. A day of mosaic activities for all ages 11am – 4pm

Unique, boutique fairs in Sussex sharing wisdom, well-being & wonderful shopping opportunities.

Bembridge Street Fair

High Street, Bembridge, Isle Of Wight

Island businesses and charities provide a range of stalls and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. If you’d like a stall or more information please contact Sarah at bembridgestreetfaircontact@ gmail.com

Sea ‘Shells’ Big Art Day

Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower, Heritage Way, Priddy’s Hard, Gosport, PO12 4LE Get creative with paint a pebble art activity and add it to our giant sea-shell beachscape for Naval Big Art Day. 11am – 3pm.

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- 29 May

The Great Fun Farm Forage

Longdown Activity Farm Ashurst, Longdown Activity Farm www.longdownfarm.co.uk Half-term holiday farming fun join in with our fun quiz trail: The Great Fun Farm Forage, which is suitable for the whole family.

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26th - 29th May

Meet Peppa Pig here at the Watercress Line!

It’s going to be a really exciting day out!

Come and meet Peppa Pig who will be making personal appearances at various intervals on each day at Alresford station!

And there will be lots of piggy activities to do, including a piggy petting farm, piggy crafts and face painting too*! *small fee applies

25 – 31 May

Crafty Commandos

Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, PO4 9PX From the globe and laurel to the commando dagger, create and design your very own temporary ‘tattoo’ – linked to the history of the Royal Marines to take home with you. 11am – 4pm.

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What’s on 26 May

Brilliant Boats Naval Art Day

Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport.

Make a paper submarine to add to the other mini-subs on the giant art display. 11am – 3pm.

Corps Colours! Naval Art Day

Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade, PO4 9PX Colour in your own paper beret using the corps colours to help make the first giant corps colour beret, complete with globe and laurel cap badge! 11am – 4pm.

26 - 27 May

Commando Super Sleuths

Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Join us on a mission to track down the art thieves who have stolen valuable art work from the museum. Can you solve the clues to find out who it is and where they have hidden it and then grab the international art thieves responsible? FREE with a valid Museum ticket 11am and 2pm.

Paddle-Power!

HMS Warrior, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Victory Gate

Make and test your own paddlewheel boat and race from England to America. The fastest crossing of the Atlantic wins a prize! This is a 30 minute workshop. FREE with a valid ticket. Maximum of 12 child places on each workshop for children aged 7-11 years (All children must be accompanied by an adult) 11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 2.45pm & 3.30pm

26 - 29 May Peppa Pig

Watercress line, Alresford

It’s going to be a really exciting day out! Come and meet Peppa Pig who will be making personal

appearances at various intervals on each day at Alresford station!

Then you can do some of Peppa’s colouring, watch her DVD show and have your face painted*.

After you’ve seen the cheeky little piggy you can visit the petting farm at Ropley station to tickle the piglets tummies and enjoy the piggy washing too! Then you can do some piggy crafts and find out who is riding on the model train! And it’s excellent value too! Ride the BIG steam trains as many times as you like on the day of your visit! Find out more and book your tickets in advance at www.watercressline. co.uk or simply pay on the day.

Family Pond Dip

27 May

Join us on HMS Victory to design and make your own postcards of the Ship, inspired by different representations of the Ship from years past. FREE with valid ticket.

Drop in, all ages welcome 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm.

Flotilla - Naval Big Art Day

National Museum Royal Navy Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Help create a mega piece of art in the centre of the Victory arena.

Design your little paper ship and then add it to the flotilla of little ships to form one big naval art flotilla. FREE, drop-in, no ticket required, all ages welcome. 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm.

Mini-subs

Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport,

Create and design a simple paper submarine to take home with you. 11am – 3pm.

28 May

Commando action

Royal Marines Museum, Eastney This family event gives you the opportunity to ‘be a marine for a day’. Events include assault course training, interactive displays by real marines as well as military vehicles that can be explored. The café will be open for the duration of the day, as well as outside catering units.

10am – 5.30pm.

Bouldnor Forest Centre, Yarmouth Road, IOW, PO41 0AB

Find out all about wetland wildlife through games, craft activities and pond dipping.

Children are invited to explore the ponds at Bouldnor Forest to discover our amazing wetland wildlife. Come prepared for a walk in the forest. Wear old clothes and wellies, keeping arms and legs covered. Booking essential. Under 8's 10:30am - 12:30pm - Over 8's 2:00pm 4:00pm.

Port-side Postcards

HMS Victory, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Victory Gate, PO1 3LJ

50 Seaside Activities

Newtown National Nature Reserve, Town Lane, Newton, Isle of Wight, 01983 741020

Outdoor nature activities for the children by the sea, tick off some of your ’50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ e.g. number 13 Make a mud pie, 37 check out crazy creatures in a rock pool, 39 catch a crab, 5 skim a stone.

11am – 1pm. Meet at Newtown Nature Reserve Visitor Point PO30 4PA .

28 May

Sea Life Community Roadshow

Nimrod Community Centre, Nimrod Drive, Gosport, PO13 8BE

Vikings! Cruise

Steamship Shieldhall, Berth 48, Dock Gate 4, Eastern Docks, Southampton SO14 3QN www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk

Expect a Vikings raiding party on board, marking 1000 years of King Canute in Southampton, with lots of hands-on activities for children. Hear about the history of Southampton Docks and sail close to the mighty cruise ships including Arcadia, Britannia, Caribbean Princess and Celebrity Eclipse. 11am - 1pm, Adults £18, children FREE.

30 -31 May

Vintage Farm Rally

Longdown Activity Farm Ashurst, Longdown Activity Farm www.longdownfarm.co.uk featuring vintage tractors and machinery. Tractor parades, tractor rides and the brilliant children v tractor tug of war. No extra charge for either of these events AND our full schedule of hands-on farming activities will continue to run daily throughout the half-term holidays!

See website for details: www. longdownfarm.co.uk

Eastney Beam Engine House Open day Eastney Beam House, Portsmouth, PO4 9JF

Open day at Eastney Beam Engine House. See the Boulton and Watt Beam Engine in its impressive Victorian home. Free admission. 1pm - 5pm 1pm 5pm.

31 May

From craft to object-handling and dressing up we’ll be bringing a range of activities, artefacts and fun to your doorstep, all completely free of charge. As well as the National Museum of the Royal Navy, HMS Victory and HMS M33 there will be other Portsmouth Historic Dockyard attractions. FREE event, all ages welcome. For details visit www.nmrn.org.uk or email community@nmrn.org.uk 11am - 3pm.

Canine Commandos

29 May

Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Havant, PO9 6DX

Beside the Sea

Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower, Gosport, PO12 4LE,

Make a special paper plate seashell and seashore diorama inspired by the natural surroundings to take home with you. FREE with a valid Museum ticket 11am - 3pm.

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30 May

Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, PO4 9PX 023 9272 7584 A fun dog show - Does your dog have the waggiest tail or the most appealing eyes? Could your dog become our canine commando champion? For more information on how to enter email community@nmrn.org,uk 11am – 4pm.

5 – 7 June

The Garden Show

This is a great opportunity to rejuvenate your garden and home with a wide range of specialist plants, garden accessories, beautiful art, gifts and design and tempting artisan foods. Watch your children learn new gardening skills, juggle, go

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5 June

St George's Church, St George's Walk, Waterlooville, PO7 7TX

Three Friday Nights

Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester, PO18 0PS 01243 216610

World-famous DJs, a spectacular laser show and horseracing under the summer sun combine to create a series of unmissable nights at Goodwood Racecourse.

This year sees 2manydjs, Gorgon City and Idris Elba take to the decks. Tickets from £30.

7 June

Live at the Bandstand

West Battery Gardens, Southsea, Get set for a sizzling summer of FREE live music - with an array of styles and genres at the Bandstand. 1 - 4pm.

Sunday School

Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester, PO18 0PS 01243 216610

For a great family day out, as well as an action-packed afternoon of horseracing, this fixture features hands-on workshops, farrier demonstrations, a chance to walk the course, trips to the race start as well as a behind-the-scenes tour of the racecourse and weighing room. Tickets from £10 with free admission for children.

12 June

Three Friday Nights

Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester, PO18 0PS 01243 216610

World-famous DJs, a spectacular laser show and horseracing under the summer sun combine to create a series of unmissable nights at Goodwood Racecourse.

This year sees 2manydjs, Gorgon City and Idris Elba take to the decks. Tickets from £30.

13 June

Community Fayre

Admiral Lord Nelson School, Dundas Lane, Portsmouth

The event offers FREE pitches to Charities and Voluntary Groups and for a nominal £5 pitch fee pitches are available for individuals. Crafters, Artists, Bakers, Health and Beauty Planners and more. To book please contact janandrews0306@ hotmail.co.uk 10am - 3am.

The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, 56 East Street, Havant

A charming tale about the magic of family and the importance of a nice, warm hug. Great stories, singalong songs, and games.

13 - 21 June

Waterlooville Music Festival

Waterlooville Music Festival celebrates its tenth year as the largest cultural event in Waterlooville - a week long musical extravaganza, bringing a wide range of musical genre to St George’s Church and the centre of Waterlooville for the whole community to enjoy .

14 June

Portsmouth Triathlon

Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth Portsmouth’s own beginner friendly triathlon for both adults and children aged 8+. Shorter course options available.

15 June

Toddler Tours

National Museum Royal Navy Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Short tours just for the under 5’s and their adults. Delving into a sensory Discovery Bag the museum is brought to life with singing, object handling and imagination. A chance to explore the museum at your child’s pace with a different theme for each tour and play time in the Cabin area included. 11am – 12noon.

19 June

Three Friday Nights

Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester, PO18 0PS 01243 216610

World-famous DJs, a spectacular laser show and horseracing under the summer sun combine to create a series of unmissable nights at Goodwood Racecourse.

This year sees 2manydjs, Gorgon City and Idris Elba take to the decks. Tickets from £30.

19 – 21 June

Design and Craft Fair

West Dean College, Chichester

Visitors will have the chance to take part in hands-on creative workshops and learn new skills.

A series of workshops will run throughout the weekend Basketmakers, jewellers, potters, artists, printers, sculptors and other specialist tutors will be teaching in the College’s workshops, studios and in covered tents in the grounds.

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Middle Park Way, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5HB

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My Daddy Story Time Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, Gosport.

Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure

Celebrate Father’s Day by bringing along your Dad to listen to storyteller and author Julia Hubery read her story.

Then make your Dad something special for Father’s Day. Suitable for Children aged 3 -10, accompanied by an adult. Free. no need to book, but places are limited. 11am to 12noon

Southsea Wildlife Watch

Cumberland House Natural History Museum, Eastern Parade, Portsmouth, PO4 9RF

Wildlife Watch events are for families and young people that want to get out and about and more involved with nature. All sessions will be held outdoors, whatever the weather, so wrap up warm and don't forget your wellies! Booking essential. For more information, please contact Dawn Morgan at wildlifewatch@ hiwwt.org.uk 10am - 12pm / Suggested donation £3 per person.

Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Portsmouth, PO5 2QJ 023 9282 8282

Embark on an exciting new mission with the quirky and courageous underwater adventure heroes. Starring Captain Barnacles, Kwazii, and Peso, the brand new stage show, Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure brings the entire crew of the Octonauts to life on stage for the very first time! An action-packed, musical interactive new stage show.

21 June

Wrong Trousers Day

Action Stations, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, PO1 3LJ

Come and visit us wearing outrageous or incorrect trousers for “Wrong Trousers Day” and in partnership with No.6 Cinema at 2.30pm we are screening a double-bill showing of “Wallace & Gromit animated film “The Wrong Trousers” & “A Close Shave”*additional charges apply.

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The Cabin Club

National Museum Royal Navy Portsmouth Historic Dockyard,

Join in with Naval-themed craft, songs, stories, soft play and water play in the Cabin family area, in the Victory Gallery. Free, Drop in activity for under 5s and their accompanying adults, no ticket required. 10:30am - 12pm

27 June

Portsmouth Summer Show King George Playing Field, Cosham

A one day summer spectacular.

Expect exciting exhibitions and stalls to explore and entertain.

Hop on the helter skelter, cruise on the carousel, sample a tasty treat, get your face painted, catch a show and enjoy some fun in the sun.

27 - 28 June

Armed Forces Day

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Victory Gate, PO1 3LJ

Meet serving members of the Armed Forces, Reenactors and Veterans and learn more about the role of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in supporting the Armed Forces of yesterday and today. At Action Stations join us for a fun packed day with the modern Royal Navy where you can test your agility, strength and demonstrate your mental aptitude. Free with a valid attraction. For details visit www. nmrn.org.uk 10am – 5.30pm

27 - 28 June

HALF TERM EVENTS

Eastney Beam Engine House Eastney Beam House, Portsmouth, PO4 9JF

Open day for this Victorian building containing a pair of classic Boulton Watt beam engines and pumps restored to their original 1887 condition.

1pm to 5pm.

28 June

Colour Me Happy Run

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, PO8 0QE 023 9259 5040

The fun-run will see participants smothered in paint for every Kilometre they complete with the end result being a rainbow of runners at the finish line! The event is also an opportunity for runners to get sponsored and raise money for their favourite charity - Children under 5 can run free! Do a sponsored run for the charity of your choice? www.colourmehappyrun.co.uk

Mon 25 - Fri 29 May Fun Farm Forage Trail Sat 30 - Sun 31 May Vintage Farm Rally

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Get hands-on with our full schedule of fun activities which run throughout the day.

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Plenty of indoor and outdoor play areas.

Farm produce shop and gift shop.

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Uflourish Pregnancy and Family fair

Chichester College, Westgate Fields, Chichester PO19 1SB

Unique, boutique fairs showcasing the best local experts alongside an array of inspiring and informative workshops as well as not-available-onthe-high-street shopping opportunities. 10am - 3pm.

Pre-register online for a chance to win the prize draw and 3 x £50 vouchers for the event! www.uflourish.co.uk

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