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AMILY HOLIDAYS come in all different shapes and sizes and this Summer we are branching out. I love Center Parcs but my husband is less of a fan. He’s never got over the tattooed gentleman who spoiled his one and only visit. As we sat recovering from a morning bike ride with a well earned coffee, said man shouted at his son,“Martin, stop eating flies.� Daniel’s Center Parcs adventure ended there and then. So we have enlisted new holiday pals – my sister in law, nephew and niece – and are once again off to the domed village in Cumbria for a holiday the weather can’t spoil. It’s Britain, so the weather will no doubt try to spoil it, but it won’t dampen our holiday spirits! We plan to climb trees, ride bikes, get wet and come home to our ‘authentic’ log cabin for DVDs and lots of treats. Holidays are a time to step off the treadmill of after school activities and mid-term assessments and just enjoy being a family. We spent Easter in Disneyland (read my review and tips on page 20) and I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed it. Forget yelling about hidden homework and late school runs, we laughed about roller coasters and raced each other on ride after ride. We lay in the sand under the Florida moon and watched our favourite Disney films, went to bed far too late and ate far too much junk food. It was brilliant. So much of my life is spent handing out threats, administering punishments and shouting ‘we’re late’ at one or both of my children. I’m not wild about it but it’s our reality and expect the reality of a great many of you. So I’m looking forward to beating my girls at Lazer Quest (and believe me, I will win), racing them down the water slides and having them persuade me that I too can take part in the tree top climb. I know there are a great many Mums and Dads who dread the arrival of the long Summer holidays and the expense and organisation that come along with them. However, I’d ask you to stop for a minute and remember that you have a limited number of years to make memories with your children. Seize them because in the not too distant future you’ll be communicating by occasional grunts and possibly brief text messages. Only then will you yearn for an afternoon spent skimming a stone at Bolton Abbey. Enjoy a summer making memories.
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Take the SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Enter a fantastical world of legend and mythology by joining in with the 2014 Summer Reading Challenge. Run by independent charity the Reading Agency, the scheme invites children to pop into their local library and choose six or more books to read during the holidays. There are stickers and rewards to collect along the way, with a certificate at the end for every child who completes the challenge. This year’s theme is Mythical Maze, which challenges 4 – 11 year olds to discover fantastical creatures as they find their way around a labyrinth. It’s completely free and anybody can take part. www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk • www.readingagency.org.uk.
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Families Leeds columnist Claire Bottomley takes a look at the difference between her two children. By the time my oldest was nearing two, he could recite the Gruffalo backwards. He talked incessantly and had an impressive vocabulary, which included Appletreewick. A member of staff at a well-know DIY store was overheard exclaiming,“That little kid just said dehumidifier!” I suspect it was all down to me. Yes, my ineptitude as a mother made him learn to talk as soon as possible so that he could communicate his needs directly. He pretty much spoke before he could walk. My youngest is now 18 months, and thus far has not said a right lot. He’s the exact opposite of his brother, quietly mastering the physical world. He reminds me of Gromit, Wallace’s silent yet wise dog. Walking, climbing stairs, kicking a ball, riding a scooter, flying to the moon – he watches, works out and repeats until he has acquired the skill. He wanders round tidying things up after us. A lover of the outdoors, he has the back door covered at all times. If I try to creep out, I turn round to find him behind me, holding his little shoes aloft and staring solemnly into my eyes. I’m told it’s not uncommon for first children to be more verbal than their younger siblings. The received wisdom seems to be that he leaves it to his big brother to “speak for him”. But I’m sceptical about that theory. Rather like Wallace, the oldest is far too preoccupied verbalising his own mad-cap plans to very often ask,“What’s that, lad?” No, there’s a shorthand that comes with second children. He need only raise his eyebrows in a certain way and I have peeled a banana and handed it to him without even a break in conversation with my eldest about what rhymes and what doesn’t. And I’ve compounded the issue by taking him to Babies Can Sign. He loves it. “Can’t you find a class that’s called Babies Can Talk?” His daddy asked the other day. Well there’s no need for that one, as just recently, the words have started to come. “Ball”, “Bye-Bye”, “Tractor”. The other day, their newborn cousin arrived. “Bay-bee!” he exclaimed, pointing at the photo on my phone. So the baby is not a baby anymore. He has a voice, and the four-way conversation has begun. I wonder how long it will take us to teach him to say Wensleydale?
Whenever I take the boys out these days, I feel a tinge of sadness that’s growing ever stronger. Pride at seeing their developing confidence is tempered by the realisation that they’re steadily becoming less reliant on Dad to escort them everywhere and sort out all their problems. Knowing how much independence they’re ready for is proving quite a tricky judgement call, even more so than knowing when to let go of the bike they’re learning to ride (hint: before you collapse in a heap with your vision greying over works well) or when to intervene to prevent a routine siblings’ dispute escalating into open warfare. When they insist they know the way to the toilet, playground or ride, ultimately the time comes when you have to let them go on their own. They eagerly race off and do what they want to do, pleased with their increasing independence. And as time goes on, Dad becomes more confident that the reins can safely be loosened a little more. But that confidence can still be dented. Recently, we went to The Deep aquarium in Hull. The boys loved seeing the vast expanse of marine life all around them. After a while, we came upon an activity centre that included badge-making. Naturally enough, both boys wanted one. A little further on, Big Brother realised he’d lost his badge and wanted a replacement. He insisted he knew exactly where he had to go, and how to get back, so Dad handed over the necessary and off he went. Twenty minutes later, he still hadn’t returned. Obviously, I thought, he’d got carried away with colouring his badge or admiring the fish, oblivious to his surroundings. He’s got form for that. Wearily, his brother and I went to get him. When we reached the activity centre, there was no sign of him. Uh-oh. Had any of the staff seen him? No, they hadn’t. Irritation instantly turned to panic and every nightmare tabloid headline I’d ever seen raced through my mind. Then, just as the staff were about to put out a full-scale alert, a little figure burst through the crowd and grabbed me. He’d taken a wrong turning and got lost. He held me tight, and yes, Daddy held him pretty close, too. “Not to worry,” I said reassuringly. “You found your way back here and you waited here because you knew I’d come and find you. Clever boy for remembering what to do.” But naturally enough, I’d been just a teensy bit concerned, particularly as the sharks looked very well-fed. Was it too much too soon? Maybe I should have waited another year before letting him go on his own. No, two years. In fact, maybe I’ll feel less worried if I wait until they’re teenagers before letting either of them out of my sight again. Oh, who am I kidding, of course I won’t. I’ll still be worrying when they’re young men with lives of their own. This was just the first time; there’ll be many more to come.
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{BUSINESS} IIKerry Harker and Pippa HaleII IIare juggling running one ofII IILeeds’ newest visitor attractions –II IIThe Tetley – and motherhood.II IIIt’s 6 months since theseII IItwo women co-founded aII IIcontemporary art space in the old Tetley Brewery in the heart of Leeds and thingsII IIhaven’t gone exactly to plan. In fact, they’ve gone a lot better.II “We are pleased but there is lots to do,” explains Kerry. “We’ve made a good start especially with our visitor numbers. We’ve had 60,000 people come along in the first 6 months and we set ourselves a target of 45,000 in the first year so yes, we’re pleased.” The success of this project is down to the passion of these two women for the art within it today, and the artists who will be in here tomorrow. As well as providing a home for new contemporary artists to display their work, it’s also a studio for them to work in and to work with young people who come along to be inspired. “You have direct contact with artists here,” explains Pippa Hale, mum to 4 year old Frank and Ivy who is 19 months old. “A lot of what we’ve done in the first 6 months has been aimed at young children. Our Springboard Saturday drop in sessions are about coming in and exploring art with an artist. That’s something you can’t do anywhere else.” The Tetley is a hub and it’s all about sharing – sharing art, sharing space and sharing a fabulous cup of coffee in the café that’s been created on the ground floor. Both Kerry and Pippa want families to feel welcome here and that’s reflected in the child friendly menu and also the fact that The Tetley is an Ambassador for Child Friendly Leeds. But these two mums want families in the city to know that venues like this are for children as much as adults. “There are so many museums and galleries that say they welcome families but in the same breath they say ‘don’t touch’ and ‘keep quiet’” says Kerry who has an 8 year old son called Jo Jo. “My son loves running around here. We welcome the noise. We welcome children. It means the space is alive!” This will be The Tetley’s first summer and Kerry and Pippa are working to create a programme of family friendly events to welcome children over the long school holidays. As well as the regular Springboard Saturday events, there’s a birthday party for Joshua Tetley on the 20th July. He’d have been 236 this year so there’s a day of celebration planned entitled ‘A Festival of Creativity’. And it’s creativity that The Tetley and its founders are fighting to keep alive, as Pippa Hale explains. “Creativity is what we are about. As a mum, it worries me that creativity is being edged out of the school curriculum. It should be as important, if not more important than reading, writing and maths. No matter where you go in life, you’ll need creativity. It’s a life skill.”
That’s why Kerry and Pippa have teamed up with local schools and universities to offer this creative hub as a location to inspire the artists of tomorrow with the art of today in a venue that has it’s roots firmly in the past. And surely that makes The Tetley a locally brewed work of art in itself. www.thetetley.org
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||Claire Corry welcomes her tiny dancers to the Friday session of Kids 2 Dance|| ||here in Meanwood. Before long the LazyTown music is on and the energetic warm|| ||up is underway. The group are shaking, bending and stretching to familiar tunes|| ||and enjoying the chance to let off some steam. Also smiling is Claire who launched|| ||these classes in North Leeds a month ago and is enjoying the challenge.||
“I read about Kids 2 Dance in Families Leeds while my daughter was having her own dance class,” explains Claire. “I needed a new start and I’m really enjoying it.” Claire has drawn on her background as a teaching assistant to bring energy to these exhausting sessions. It’s a 45 minute workout for the children and their parents but the pint size dancers don’t seem to mind. After warm up, it’s time to stretch and this week Claire asks the group to lay on their back and pretend to ride a bike before they’re back on their feet pretending to be pirates. It’s a perfect blend of getting children’s minds and bodies working. “I like the fact that for 45 minutes the children are taken to another world,” says Claire. “The happiness and fun they get out of the session is fabulous.” The promise of props prompts cries of excitement and today it’s the turn of the hula hoop. As they are handed out, I’m not sure who is more excited – the children or their Mums. Claire uses the distribution to ask the children to count, tell her the colour and describe the shape. This is a session which teaches the children the basics, while they have fun to music. With the hoops now in the hands of all of the group it’s time to spin, roll and hula to the music.
“This simple exercise is getting them ready for pre-school,” Claire says. “It gives them a sense of routine, an understanding of instruction and it teaches them about colours, counting and shapes. That’s a great foundation for school.” And while Claire is right, all these children know is that they’re having fun. As the class draws to a close, the hoops go back in the bag and this tired group of mini movers make their way home having left nothing on this dance floor. FIND A CLASS NEAR YOU… MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY:
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||Monday morning is a good time for no-one, but as a new mum I used to|| ||find it especially daunting. As I resentfully waved my husband off to work I’d|| ||turn and face my beautiful daughter and feel very lonely. It’s that feeling that|| ||Sarah Duckworth, the brains behind Baby Bonding, has tapped into.|| ARAH launched the sessions here in Leeds earlier this year and judging by the response from mums at her start of the week Horsforth class, they’re glad she did. The pre-class chat is of sleepless nights and shared experiences with the babies shrieking and squirming ready for the session to start. Baby Bonding is a fast paced mixture of all the classes you’d want to do with your new arrival. The session begins with a soothing massage. Today there’s concentration on the legs and as soon as the coconut oil is shared, there’s silence, from the babies at least. For Sarah and her mums, it’s a chance to share and support each other. “When you become a mum, you’re launched into this new world,” says mum of two Sarah. “Being a mum makes you see yourself in a new light and that can affect your confidence. Baby Bonding is as much about supporting mums as it is about the babies.” After massage, it’s music time. There’s props – today a hand puppet to depict the speckled frogs which are the subject of the sing a long – and there’s lots of laughter. Much of that is generated by Sarah herself. Her personality and energy is central to the appeal of these classes and the mums in the room respond to that. The former secondary school teacher spent two years developing these sessions and says she’s proud of the classes she’s created. “I think mums like the small class sizes. They like the fact that the session is fast paced, so keeps baby entertained and that means they’ll sleep later!” Sarah laughs. “Baby Bonding isn’t about creating future Einsteins. It’s about having fun together.” Every week there’s a theme and this week it’s the jungle – hence the arrival of the speckled frogs. There’s songs from The Jungle Book, and in the weekly Explore Park the theme continues. This is an area of the hall that Sarah invites the babies and their mums to explore together. There’s a dress up box, inflatable animals, a ball pool and an airbed swamp. There’s a dash for the lifesize crocodile although the dress up box is also proving popular. On offer today, your baby can become a tiger, snail, ladybird or dinosaur. Finally there’s sensory play and today that’s water and sand. Babies love to touch and feel, but mums hate to clear it up. When it’s someone else’s job, sensory play becomes all the more appealing. The session ends with mum time – a time to reflect on the past week, look to the challenges ahead and plan a night out because, as Sarah explains,“We are still human, we’re not just mummies!’ As the biscuits are shared, that 80’s classic ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ plays on Sarah’s iPod. And after that fun packed Baby Bonding session I bet it’s not just the lion who has 40 winks.
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PRE-SCHOOL What’s new for September… It’s hard to think about the new term when this one is not yet over, but if you want to secure a place in the best classes, you need to. We’ve pulled together a list of Families Leeds’ favourites. Don’t leave booking until September because you may be disappointed!
Danceworks www.danceworks-leeds.co.uk Join Laura Jakes as she begins her 20th year at the helm of Danceworks in Alwoodley. There’s the pre-school DanceBugs class on a Friday and Saturday, and new for September, there’s a beginners Ballet class on a Monday. Laura comes highly recommended by Families’ readers. 0113 295 0126
Diddi Dance www.diddidance.com Diverse dance sessions for girls and boys from 2 years old. From Bollywood to Ballroom, it’s all in a Diddi Dance class. These 45 minute sessions are fun, fast paced and very popular. Sessions in Boston Spa, Churwell & Mothercare at Crown Point (Monday), Horsforth (Tuesday & Friday), Roundhay (Thursday) and Garforth (Friday). There are waiting lists at several classes so book now. 07917 757 566
Kids2Dance www.kids2dance.co.uk Claire Corry launched these fun, fast paced pre-school sessions at Easter and has expanded her timetable from September. A combination of music and movement with some pre-school learning thrown in. Sessions in Colton and Barwick (Monday), Cookridge and Horsforth (Tuesday), Roundhay and Pool in Wharfedale (Wednesday) and Adel (Thursday). 07851 100 075
MusicBugs www.musicbugs.co.uk Sensory music sessions for children from birth up to school age. Classes in Alwoodley (Monday), Horsforth (Tuesday & Friday), Roundhay (Tuesday), Farsley (Thursday) and Headingley (Friday). 0844 5781043
North Leeds Gym Pre-school gymnastics sessions that promote development and education as well as getting children active. Sessions are held in Wetherby and begin for babies of 8 weeks old (Tuesday). There are also classes for children from 18 months old (Tuesday & Wednesday) and from 3 years old (Tuesday). 07946 082 801
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Messy Little Me – NEW www.messylittleme.com As the name suggests, these are messy play sessions for pre-school children. Jenny Gandy is running classes in Garforth, Great Preston and at Mothercare, Crown Point. Gives your little one the chance to make lots of mess, and you can leave all the stress of cleaning up to someone else! 07463 677 744
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www.pyjamadrama.com Let your child’s imagination lead the way at these fabulous drama sessions running across Leeds. From 6 months old, your child can sing, dance, pretend and play at a class in Alwoodley (Monday & Friday), Chapel Allerton (Monday), Roundhay (Tuesday & Wednesday), Adel (Wednesday & Friday) and Stainbeck (Wednesday). 0113 834 6522
Rhythm Time www.rhythmtime.net Long established music sessions for children from birth. Elizabeth Hawkhead has been teaching Leeds’ children for more than a decade and isn’t slowing down. She’s launched a NEW Tiny Baby class in Bramhope from September. If your mini musician is a little older try a class in Roundhay or Pudsey (Monday), Barwick (Tuesday), Horsforth (Wednesday & Friday), Scholes (Thursday) and Alwoodley (Friday). 0113 232 8131
Tennis Tykes www.tennistykes.co.uk Fun, educational tennis classes run by Caroline Buncall. These indoor sessions mean your pre-schooler can practice come rain or shine. Sessions for under 5s in Harrogate (Thurs & Fri), Ilkley (Tues – Thurs & Sunday) and Wetherby (Wednesday). Classes for older children also available. 07843 342 662
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www.waterbabies.co.uk It’s never too early to teach your child to swim, according to Waterbabies. These sessions introduce your baby to the water, teach confidence and safety in a fun environment. They are hugely popular so early booking is essential. Sessions across Yorkshire. 01943 862 802
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ASK the DOCTOR? What are‌ EAR INFECTIONS? IIIt’s hard to imagine you’ll make it through the summer holidaysII IIwithout one of the family getting an ear infection. But how do you spot the signs andII IIwhen should you panic? We put your questions to our resident Children’s HospitalII IIDoctor Georgina Hudson.II How common are ear infections? You may hear doctors refer to an ear infection as ‘otitis media’ this just means an infection of the middle ear. Children under ten years of age are affected most commonly, but it’s babies and toddlers between six and fifteen months who are affected the most.
When should I suspect my child has an ear infection? Babies and toddlers usually present with a high temperature. Along with this they are miserable, may be off their feeds and pull or rub the affected ear. Older children may complain of ear pain or hearing loss and similarly to younger children will have a high temperature, be off their food and have a general lack of energy. Occasionally pus may discharge from the ear. This is caused by a perforated eardrum, which can occur due to the eardrum stretching due to a build up of fluid from the infection.
Do I need to go the GP? If you are worried about your child it is always advisable to seek medical advice. Most ear infections will get better within a few days with just paracetamol and ibuprofen.They will help ease the pain and control any fever. However, if the symptoms persist or
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How to prevent ear infections? Ear infections are caused by viral or bacterial infections which cause a mucus build up in the middle ear. Like a common cold these kind of viruses can not be prevented.
Can there be any further complications following an ear infection? Complications are a rare occurrence. However, if the infection spreads from the middle ear there can be serious consequences. Mastoiditis is caused if the infection spreads to the bones behind the ear. Labrinthitis occurs if it spreads to the inner ear and meningitis can occur if the infection spreads to tissues in the brain and spinal cord. These complications are rare and would require urgent hospital treatment.
What is glue ear? If you have any concerns regarding your child’s hearing, glue ear is a diagnosis to consider and your GP should be contacted to discuss this. Hearing loss is the main symptom, caused by the middle ear becoming full of fluid. In most cases symptoms disappear with no treatment in about three months. However, if the hearing loss is more pronounced, a delay in speech and language development may occur. If treatment is needed, a small operation to insert little tubes into the ear, known as ‘grommets,’ will be required. This allows the fluid to drain and hearing is restored.
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Osteopathy for BABIES… Can babies be treated by an Osteopath? Yes, says Nathan Reynolds from The Orchard in Horsforth. The Leeds Osteopath says the more traumatic your baby’s birth, the more likely they’ll benefit from the support of a practitioner like him. Families Leeds asked him to explain.
What is osteopathy?
How can I be sure it’s safe?
Osteopathy is a recognised system of diagnosis and treatment focused on correcting mechanical injury, stresses and strains in the joints and soft tissues of the body.
Osteopaths are strictly governed by their statutory register the General Osteopathic Council (GOSC) and have completed many years of training to qualify and register.
How can it benefit babies?
Will it hurt my baby?
Many people are surprised to hear that osteopaths treat babies and a common question I get asked is how such a young baby can have stress or strain in their body at all. But problems all start from probably the most stressful event of our lives – birth. We believe in addressing compression and strain patterns early gives the body the greatest potential to grow unimpeded. The majority of babies don’t need to see an Osteopath and thrive perfectly well without treatment, but the more complicated the birth the more likely these issues can manifest.
No! We treat our patients conservatively and gently whether you are an adult or child. Reactions to treatment do vary. Often the baby or child is very relaxed afterwards. Others have a burst of energy after treatment, usually followed by a good nights sleep. Occasionally the child may seem unsettled and this is merely because treatment may take a few hours or days to complete.
What particular conditions have you found osteopathy can treat in young children? With 17 years in practice specialising in treating children and newborns, we have seen massive improvement in symptoms of colic and discomfort, difficulty latching on during feeding, glue ear, wry neck, generalised unsettled states or excessive fractiousness. So many symptoms in babies and small children are just put down to generic conditions such as ‘colic’ and parents are told that it is a stage to suffer through. Osteopathy seeks to assess and treat the whole body and so we have often found that colicky symptoms can often be caused by a number of physical problems that can be treated.
How do you measure success? Success is measured by examination findings – sometimes these are very subtle when dealing with minor compression or can be easily observed even to the parent, profoundly altered head shape towards symmetry or able to move the neck freely following treatment. I have had many a parent think that I have swapped their baby for a new model as the change in behaviour has been so remarkable! That is definitely my favourite part of the job.
To take advantage of a FREE consultation and treatment with either Nathan Reynolds or Caroline Clifford-Smith call 0113 281 94 93 • www.leedsosteopathy.com
How early can my baby have treatment? It’s never too early to see the Osteopath if you have concerns and many Osteopaths encourage screening of newborns to give them the very best start. Catching problems early usually means they are easier to correct and require less treatment. Personally I think it’s best to wait a few weeks after birth to let the dust settle and try to find a routine with your new addition. The youngest patient I have seen was around 18 weeks premature in a critical care ward. We are currently offering free consultation and treatment for those 12 months or under. So now is a great time to contact us.
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Do You Still Read a Do you read to your child at night? Is a bedtime story part of your night time routine? A recent survey has revealed that reading at the end of the day is on the decline, with younger parents particularly shying away from a bedtime book. Young fathers are, according to the survey, the least likely to share a story before bed. We’ve asked some Families Leeds’ friends whether the bedtime story is important in their home.
“I read avidly to my eldest son – story books and picture books – and he is now a teenage book worm. My youngest has always had bedtime stories but usually with an older sibling in tow, so I had less book time with my second. He’s a good reader but he does not have a love of books like his older brother. Our favourite books were Julia Donaldson books when they were young and Harry Potter when they were 6 – 8 years old – old enough to understand but not old enough to read on their own.” ELIZABETH HAWKHEAD Owner of Rhythm Time Leeds
“My six year old boy is still mastering the art of reading so it seems to me the bedtime story is vital. Our current favourite is the Beast Quest series. We’re currently on the third book (out of about 82!) so there is along way to go. We haven’t even started on Sea Quest yet!” JUDITH DOW Editor Families Bedforshire
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ROOM ON A BROOM By Julia Donaldson “My husband and I read to both of our children every night – no exceptions. It’s part of their wind-down, their bedtime routine, plus it’s a chance for us to spend some time with the kids one on one and to explore issues that might be bothering them. But most of all it’s fun! I have very fond memories of my parents reading to me and that’s something I want to share with my kids. My 4 year old’s favourites are the Highway Rat, Smelly Peter, Mog The Forgetful Cat and for my 19 month old anything with flaps!“ PIPPA HALE Co-founder of The Tetley, Leeds
SOMEONE BIGGER By Adrian Reynolds “I find it hard work at bed time and a bit boring. What I like to do is lay together in bed and make up a story – perhaps starting with fairies who live in some woods. Often our little one will add ideas of her own such as ‘and it was purple and pink!’ It is quite a creative process for both of us.” MARK DUCKWORTH Co-owner of Baby Bonding Leeds
“One overlooked benefit of bedtime stories is the power of language to extend vocabulary. Children are like sponges and will absorb words and pronunciation. The one to one close connection between storyteller and listener cannot be underestimated as words and feelings can be explained and understood.” HILARY ROBINSON Author
OH THE PLACES YOU’LL GO By Dr Seuss
“I have always read my boys bedtime stories, as my parents did with me. It’s a quiet, snuggly time for us to settle down and bond – a great opportunity to give my children undivided attention. ‘You Choose’ by Pippa Goodhart gets us all chatting and anything by Dr Seuss or Julia Donaldson always goes down well. I’m convinced bedtime stories have improved the range of my kids’ vocabulary, as well as creating an understanding of how to unwind at the end of a day.” VICTORIA IBALL Owner of Vivère Baby Massage
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BOOK AT BEDTIME? “It is so lovely to snuggle up together and wind down ready for bed. Now my daughter is getting ready to start school in September she loves sounding out letters and reading some words. Stories can take you anywhere and can start all sorts of conversations so it is also a good way to talk about things and get their imaginations working.” VICKY BANNISTER • Owner of MusicBugs Leeds
“I loved reading to Millie when she was a bit younger. Her favourite story was anything by Julia Donaldson because of the rhythm. She used to like me to do silly voices for the characters. As a child, my Dad used to read to me every night and also made up silly voices. I used to imagine when I was older reading to my own children. Now that Millie is 10 we fight over reading a paragraph at a time, because we still like to read together.” CATHIE REUBEN Owner of Stir Krazy Kids
CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY By Roald Dahl
“When my girls were younger, I used to read to them every night. When my youngest daughter came along we would all get into bed together and share a story. That bedtime story changed when Isobel started to read so she became the storyteller and now each day ends with the girls in bed together reading to each other. The bedtime story has evolved in our house, but it’s still part of the bedtime routine.” SARAH BUTTERS Editor
LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION? Head to your local library this Summer and find a book to share at bedtime. To find your nearest library go to www.leeds.gov.uk/libraries
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www.soccerjuniors.co.uk 23rd – 25th July & 27th – 29th August Fancy being the next Ronaldo? Head to Bardsey this Summer and join the 3 day Soccer Juniors Camp run by Jonny Pawson. The camps are held in conjunction with Bardsey Juniors FC and are suitable for children from 5 years old. The camp day begins at 9am and finishes at 3pm. Prices: £40 for 3 days or £15 per child per day. 07841 336 675
www.snozoneuk.com 23rd July – 2nd September Head to the slopes this Summer and join the coolest camp in Yorkshire at SnoZone. They’ll start their day learning to either ski or snowboard with Snozone’s fantastic snow school instructors. After that it’s lunch followed by an exciting afternoon activity. Choose from heading to the cinema, battling it out in the Lazerzone, going Bowling or a round of Adventure Golf. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to the slopes or an experienced skier or boarder, there is a camp to suit you. Lunch and refreshments included. Runs 8.30am – 5.30pm and can be booked by the day or week. Prices: Day Camps from £50 per person • £225 for a full week 0871 222 5673
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ACTIVE SPORTING CLUB 21st July – 22nd August www.activesportingclub.co.uk A multi sport camp run by a great group of young people under the expert eye of James Ponton at The Grammar School at Leeds. There’s a fun approach to getting the 5 – 14 year olds involved in a host of activities from athletics to rugby, rounders to swimming. The camps use all the fantastic facilities the North Leeds school has to offer and put the emphasis on having fun and making friends. Early drop off and late pick up options available for working parents. Prices: £20 per child per day. Discounts for siblings and whole week bookings 07775 850 986
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Bardsey SoccerCamp Wed 23rd to Fri 25th July Wed 27th to Fri 29th August • 9.00am – 3.00pm Ages 5 – 12 years and all levels of ability welcome. £40 for 3 days or £15 for each day per child. Soccer Juniors will be running two summer holiday football camps at Bardsey Sports Club. There are limited spaces available so please contact Soccer Juniors on 07841 336675 or email jonny@soccerjuniors.co.uk for more information and an application form. Alternatively more details can be found on our website: www.soccerjuniors.co.uk
A PLACE AT SNOZONE CASTLEFORD’S SNOACADEMY Was your child inspired by this year’s Winter Olympics? Would they like the chance to reach their potential on the slopes? SnoZone Castleford is searching for the next Jenny Jones or James Wood to join their term time SnoAcademy Club. The club is specifically designed for children from 2 – 10 years old to introduce them to skiing and snowboarding, with a view to developing their skills. The club runs every Saturday and Sunday morning. Children with real slope potential will then be nurtured through to SnoZone’s SnoAcademy Excel. For your chance to win a place in the SnoAcademy for your child, simply send your children’s name, address and date of birth to editor@families leeds.co.uk by Thursday 31st July. Let us know whether you’d prefer either a Saturday or a Sunday session, and if your child is a skier or a snowboarder. Good Luck!
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4th – 8th August in Horsforth 11th – 5th August in Tingley 18TH – 22nd August in Allerton Bywater www.stagecoach.co.uk From page to stage in just 5 days – that’s the aim of a Stagecoach Camp and there’s some great themes to choose from this year. Ken Davison and his team in Morley and Horsforth will be putting on All Tangled Up for 4 – 6 year olds, and Pirates of the Currybean for children from 7 years old. Over in Allerton Bywater, Lisa Druett will be taking her students along the yellow brick road as they put on a production of The Wizard of Oz. Younger children enjoy a half day camp while older children spend a full day rehearsing a performance for friends and family on the Friday night. These are always popular and recommended by our readers so spaces are limited. Early booking is recommended. 01757 248884 (Horsforth/Tingley) / 0113 210 3505 (Allerton Bywater)
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE 29th – 31st July 5th – 7th August 12th – 14th August www.stirkrazykids.co.uk Get your kids cooking up a storm this Summer at a Stir Krazy Workshop. Join Cooking Cathie and Sarah as they inspire children from 4 years old to learn about ingredients and cook. This is a hands on workshop with yummy results. Workshops are running at Gateways School and run from 9am – 3.30pm. Extended hours are available. Prices: £36 per day or £110 for 3 days. Early bird discount for bookings before 18th July of £36 per day and £100 for 3 days. 07725 083 959
In 2 Dance 30th July – 1st August www.in2danceacademy.co.uk Learn new moves, make new friends and have fun at these 3 day dance workshops in Alwoodley. Run by popular dance school In 2 Dance they promise to be great fun for 5 – 15 year olds. From 9.30am – 3.30pm daily. Prices: £18 per day 07762 761 291
Book NOW for Summer Term Wetherby, Selby & Kippax on 0113 210 3505 Horsforth & Morley on 01757 248 884 Roundhay on 0845 678 7778 www.stagecoach.co.uk
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How do you stop the hard work of the past academic year simply falling out of your child’s head over Summer? Should you keep learning going over the six week break? And can you do it without arguments? Yes, if you take advice from Kip McGrath’s Bill Moody and his hi-tech holiday solutions. You’ll be begging your child to get on their tablets!
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Duolingo is a language app that offers various ways to learn. It uses your smartphone to speak to you so you can translate and uses the microphone so you can practice pronunciation. It ‘gamifies’ learning so there are various activities and lives to be lost. I’m learning Spanish on it with my daughter who is 13 but it is suitable for Years 3 to 6.
Evernote Peek is an app which requires some input at the beginning because you are making your own flashcards. It works on an iPad with Apple’s own smart cover (the bendy, folding one) because you use that to reveal the question, or a clue, or the answer. This app can be used to generate reading flashcards to practise sounds, topic flashcards to revise, or more open ended activities like suggesting complex sentences to complete. Because the range of topics is up to you it is suitable I would suggest for any age.
IIDRAGONBOXII DragonBox is an algebra skills app. There are two levels both of which are quite expensive for an app. Instead of x and y, the app begins by using animated boxes and creatures. The screen is split into two sections and the idea is simply to match up opposites to eliminate them and leave the DragonBox on its own. The game is all drag and drop and a really intuitive way to learn. My daughter and I have finished both versions of this app. It gets more complicated and gradually introduces the more traditional looking algebra forms but is completely addictive. There are skill builder areas where you can practise certain functions. Even the basic version gets quite sophisticated quite quickly so I would suggest this is for Year 5 or Year 6.
IIRADIUS OF THE LOST ARCII It’s the worst pun you’ll hear today, but it’s also a great maths game where the player answers questions to progress through the level. Graphics, if not Xbox standard, are cute and there are four levels of difficulty. There is no sign up and it’s good to go. This game is probably suitable for Years 3 to 6 depending on the level.
IIWWW.MULTIPLICATION.COMII I recommend this to parents who want some extra fun with their maths homework. It has loads of fun games that help with times table practise.
IIONE FOR PARENTS – ELEVATEII I’ve been playing with this for the last ten days. It’s all about verbal reasoning. It’s expensive for the monthly or annual licence but for free you get a new set of activities once a day which you can play as many times as you like. Listen to a conversation and drag and drop relevant details, match opposites, complete words from clues, précis passages, and many other activities. It looks beautiful too. When you have 10 minutes to spare, give yourself a brain workout! Enjoy your summer! Bill Moody runs Kip McGrath in Adel. www.kipmcgrath.co.uk • 0113 266 0965
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Cancer Research UK “MY DAD WAS ALWAYS HAPPY AND HELPED OTHERS. I WANT TO BE LIKE HIM!” Dads. Three of those Dads are coming along and actually we are a bit worried about them! We are starting in Liverpool and ending in Leeds – it’s about 127 miles and we are going to try and cycle 40 miles a day. It’s going to be hard work. It’s a long way. We are going to get very tired, very stiff and saddle sore. But it’s not a race and I know we will do it!”
James Goldberg with his Dad’s old racing bike
HEN JAMES GOLDBERG lost his father to cancer, he said he wanted to raise funds for the charity that gave his Dad hope. With the support of his Mum Debbie and his school friends, James has found the strength to take on a challenge that he knows would make his Dad proud. This Summer 11 year old James and four of his friends from The Grammar School at Leeds are cycling from Liverpool to Leeds to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and Families Leeds is delighted to support them. Here is James’ story. “My Dad, Richard, died of cancer when he was only 42. 10 years is not long enough to know your Dad. When he died I thought the world was a bad place. I thought I was the only boy in the world who had lost his Dad. I thought all my luck had run out. Sometimes I still feel like that, but I also have lots of happy days now. My Dad was always happy and always helped others by supporting charities or by giving his time to raise money. I want to be like him.
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I first heard about someone else on the local news cycling the Leeds Liverpool canal for charity and it just sounded like it was something I would like to do one day with my Dad. He loved cycling and had done a cycle ride from London to Paris raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. When my Dad passed away I asked my mum if I could maybe raise money for Cancer Research UK by cycling the route. She said yes, but said I’d have to wait until I was older. However a few weeks ago I went to school and told some of my friends – Finlay Bruce, Oliver Walton, Benji Ambler and Adam Best – about my idea. Adam went home and told his parents and his Dad said he’d cycle with us, while his Mum offered to set up a fundraising page. From a small idea my best friends made it happen! We are all quite fit boys and play lots of sport. I’m training mostly at Roundhay Park where it’s safe and Mum can watch me. The other boys have been out with their
James’ Mum Debbie says… “When Richard was diagnosed with cancer he needed hope. He would get comfort from organisations like Cancer Research UK as they are making progress and breakthroughs all the time. Hope is really important for those battling cancer and their families. The last thing they want to feel is that no one is doing anything. Richard was a very charitable person and it’s wonderful that James wants to be like him and that even after his passing, he can still be the positive role model for his son This charity bike ride was all James’ idea. James, his friends and their parents have made it happen. My son is a very determined boy and he amazes me every day with just how brave, strong and capable he is. I know he’ll do it!” James and his friends will be cycling their route from the 6th – 8th August. They’re being sponsored by Hunters Estate Agents. If you would like to support them and their fundraising for Cancer Research UK, go to: www.justgiving.com/GSALGoldberg
Pictured: Benji Ambler, Finlay Bruce, Ollie Walton, Adam Best and James Goldberg
We’re going to Disneyland!
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HERE is no cry as sad as the one at the entrance to your child’s favourite theme park ride when they find out they simply aren’t tall enough to get on board. Tip toes are not permitted and we found the attendants to be smiley but very strict when it comes to measuring up. Before you commit to a date with Disney, measure your children. We found 51 inches to be the perfect height for getting on almost all rides. 52 inches opens a few more doors and at 54 inches you will have the pick of the parks. It’s a lot of money to spend to find half your party watching the fun rather than having it. HINK about when you are going to visit. The guide books will tell you to avoid the Summer (very hot and very wet), avoid Christmas and Easter (too busy) and stick to February and October Half Terms. We went at Easter and the parks did become busier as the Easter weekend approached. However good planning will help you avoid the queues and enjoy the park whenever you choose to go. For warm weather and low rainfall choose March/April or October.
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IKE buying a house, location is everything when it comes to choosing the right accommodation. Do you stay outside the parks and drive in each day? Or do you opt to throw yourself into the Disney experience and stay in one of the onsite hotels? The onsite option is more costly, but it also has lots of benefits. You can ditch the car hire and use the hugely efficient park transport. It’s as if you wish for a bus/water taxi/train and they simply arrive. You’ll also get early and late access to the parks at peak times of the year. This was invaluable during the busy Easter break as it meant we could enjoy the popular rides before the crowds descended. Finally, being near to the parks means you can head in early, head back to the hotel pool to soak tired limbs before returning for evening entertainment. Being onsite means you truly make the most of it, however as my husband pointed out on several occasions, “There’s no escape from that blinking Mouse.”
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WARNING… Don’t be alarmed by the huge numbers of people you’ll see gnawing on a large turkey leg. You’ve not stumbled on a medieval feast, these are a world famous ‘delicacy’. Not one that we indulged in but we did watch on in awe as others did! And finally… Throw yourself into the Disney experience. If you spend your time moaning about the fried food, the queues, the lack of ‘a good glass of wine’ and the opportunities to spend money on Mickey related ‘memorabilia’ you will spoil it for yourself. Go knowing it’s not real and enjoy the laughs you’ll share as a family and the memories you’ll make together. The real world can be pretty rubbish sometimes so go and enjoy escaping from it for a while!
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“I loved Hollywood Studios because it had my favourite rides. The Hollywood Tower of Terror was so scary. We were in the lift of what looked like an old hotel that was haunted and it suddenly fell! I also loved the Rock’n Rollercoaster which was so fast with great music from Aerosmith. We saw a stunt show from the film Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark which Mum and Dad knew, but I didn’t. We also watched a car stunt show that was amazing. Meeting Sully and Mike from Monsters Inc was great fun.” Isobel (10)
“It’s got to be Epcot. Our hotel was near the park so we tended to head there in the evening to walk round the World Showcase. Eleven countries are featured and we enjoyed having a glass of fizz in France before watching the girls get Henna tattoos in Morocco, while the Frozen Princesses were hanging out in Norway. We finished up seeing a performance by YMCA in the American Adventure. There’s lots of great restaurants here – we enjoyed the Japanese Teppanyaki ‘Teppan Edo’ – and although it’s as busy as the other parks, it’s bigger so it feels less frantic. I don’t think I’ll ever forget sitting hugging my girls as we watched the fireworks over the lagoon.” Sarah/Mum (40 years young!)
“Animal Kingdom was my favourite because we saw lots of animals on a safari. We got really near to a hippo, saw an elephant and heard a lion roar. Expedition Everest was a really scary ride where we were chased by a Yeti while on a train ride up a mountain. We all screamed! I loved our trip to Disney and got so many autographs from the Princesses. I loved watching the parade in the Magic Kingdom and Brave waved at me. She’s my favourite!” Eliza (8)
Essential Pre-booking Reading 2014 Birnbaum Guide to Walt Disney World Probably the most useful guide book we had. Good layout with really useful tips. Helped us choose the rides to head for early and those to leave until later. Invaluable for day to day reference in the parks. There is a separate Dining Guide that’s useful too. Available from Amazon – £8.96
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2014 By Bob Sehlinger Incredibly thorough if a little overwhelming at first glance. This is your Disney bible and although you may not feel like it, well worth reading before booking accommodation and restaurants. Available from Amazon – £9.65
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CHILDREN & SURVIVE Holidays are around the corner and you’re facing your first trip with your tiny traveller. Families Leeds’ Claire Bottomley seeks out some advice to make sure you have fun and laughter getting to your Summer holiday. “Happiness is a journey, not a destination.� Call me a cynic, but whoever said that has clearly never travelled long-haul with two pre-schoolers. Family holidays are what memories are made of, but as most parents will know from first-hand experience, getting to your chosen location with young children can be a stressful experience. So what’s the best way to tackle the journey, and what top tips are worth heeding? Judy Reith is a parenting coach and author of the book Be A Great Mum, as well as the founder of the website parentingpeople.co.uk. “This is a bumper year for travel, when holiday destinations will be busy,� she said. “If you haven’t booked anywhere, consider somewhere with less than half a day’s travel time with plenty of activities to choose from for all ages, including parents – it’s your holiday too.� She added,“Long haul flights can be very stressful with underfives, but so can long journeys by car. Pack twice as many snacks and changes of clothes you think you will need – I had orange juice spilt all over me one hour into a flight once, so now I always pack a spare top and my kids are grown up!� So what are the common mistakes or pitfalls parents come across when travelling with children? “Forgetting to plan for various scenarios,� said Judy. “What will you do if gadgets break down, or you can’t recharge them? Take books, a mini pack of cards, pen and a notebook to keep kids entertained when anything electrical packs up.� She also said parents often over-spend and have high expectations of activities. “Studies show kids value just being with you, your time more than anything else,� she explained. Judy’s top tips for surviving long car or plane journeys with little ones: n In the car, stop every two hours if you can, or 100 miles. n Never go anywhere without a spare plastic bag. n On a plane don’t rely on the food – take plenty of extra supplies. Here’s what some Leeds mums had to say about how best to tackle travelling with children: ANNA INGHAM, from Rawdon, is mum to Neve, 16, and five-year-old twins George and Jenny. She said: “Endless snacks and story CDs.�
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ALISON BLOOMFIELD, from Horsforth, is mum to five-year-old Caitlin and baby Megan. She said,“Work out the location of every public toilet on your journey.� JACKIE BROWNLEE, from Rodley, is mum to Nadia, five, and two-year-old May. She said,“Don’t make the mistake of thinking just because they’re strapped in they can’t get into mischief.� CAROLINE MILLER, from Moortown, is mum to Evie, five, and two-year-old Harry. She said,“The Frozen soundtrack is getting us through all our car journeys at the moment, nothing like a good sing-song to pass the time. Alternatively, take a grandparent. Always good value for the kids.� KIT HEMSLEY, from Bramhope, is mum to Bethany, 16, Jessica, 15, and 11-year-old Christopher. She said, “A DVD player in the car for longer journeys. Folding travel potties are great for cars and airports.� BECKY AINGE, from Horsforth, is mum to James, five, and four-year-old Michael. She said,“You’ve lost the moment you think the children are going to be happy and accept that you have to travel to get somewhere fun or even to get a job done. We are always going on an adventure! As parents, you have to be totally on it. As Mary Poppins would say,’In every job that must be done, it’s our job to find the fun in everything.’ We all know it’s easier said than done.� MIRANDA LEYTON, from Horsforth, is mum to Amber, five, Josh, four, and two-year-old Theo. She said,“Make it as short as possible. Try and coincide with nap time, build in long and energetic breaks, have a plan for sitting next to a baby; i.e. keep the seat next to it free.�
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ELEVEN THINGS to IIDreading the school holidays? Wondering what activities you can do with your childrenII IIthat won’t break the bank? We’ve taken inspiration from the National Trust’s ’50 ThingsII IIto do before you’re 11 3/4’ and come up with a few local spots to complete some ofII IItheir challenges. Use this Summer to do something you’ve never done before!II IIMAKE A DAISY CHAINII Hunt the daisies and teach your little flower fairy how to make a daisy chain. You’ll need a field of flowers – we recommend the picnic space at Stockeld Park. Pick your daisies and make sure the stems are nice and long and the thicker the better. Make an incision with your thumbnail about halfway down and thread another daisy through that stem. Make another incision in the new daisy and keep going. Forget loom bands – this is the original jewellery making activitiy!
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IIDEN BUILDINGII Get ready to make yourself a home. Bring along your best team to Fountains Abbey and build a den out of branches and leaves. Sessions on Tuesday 12th August and 26th August and booking is essential. 01765 643 176
IIROLL DOWN A HILLII Head to Roundhay Park for a roll down one of the best hills we’ve found. This is a great spot for a free day out and the relatively recent addition of a new playground means there is even more to do at this family favourite. After you’ve rolled down the hill, take a walk round the lake and feed the ducks. Pop into the Lakeside Café for a brew before heading back up to the top car park via an explore of the fabulous adventure playground. Free summer fun.
IINATURE WALKII Explore the woods and gardens at Fountains Abbey. Head to the bird hide to see which feathered friends you can spot, hunt for bugs, make a grass trumpet or create a trail with sticks. On two Summer weekends (9th & 10th and 16th & 17th August), you can join bee keepers and find out how they help our environment and go pond dipping on Tuesday 5th and 19th August to see what lurks beneath the water.
IIGEOCACHINGII You’re invited on a modern day treasure hunt! Forget tea stained maps and trunks of gold coins, you’ll be downloading an app and heading out into Fountains Abbey to find the hidden clues. Tackle the Time Wizard Trial and help twins Billy and Lizzy escape from the past and return to 2014.
Sadly you will be able to take your pick of locations for this activity as if it’s a typical British Summer, there will be plenty of rain. But that’s no excuse to stay indoors. Wrap up, pull on your wellies and go puddle jumping. And remember, the mud will wash off, but you can’t wash away the memories of a really fun day.
IIGO ON A LONG BIKE RIDEII Be inspired by watching the world’s best cyclist take on the challenges of the Yorkshire roads and head out on your bikes this Summer. You don’t have to take on the Buttertubs Pass but challenge yourself to get out on two wheels and do some exploring. There are some fabulous family friendly routes across Leeds. If you’re not confident, sign up to a class with www.pedalgo.co.uk and then get on your bike!
IISKIM A STONEII Our favourite stone skimming spot has to be Bolton Abbey. The pebbled shores are rich with flat stones to bounce over the water. Getting the location right is important and the Abbey’s flat water is perfect. You’ll need to work on your grip and the angle of your throw. The world record is 38 skims. Can you beat that?
do before you’re 11¾ IICREATE SOME WILD ARTII Make a memory of your day outdoors by collecting natural material for a piece of wild art. Collect your leaves, acorns, twigs and feathers from days out across Yorkshire and take them home to make a natural masterpiece. If you’d like help, join the Wild Art Workshop at Fountains Abbey on the 2nd and 3rd August.
IIVISIT A FARMII Head to Home Farm at Temple Newsam to meet over 440 sheep, cattle, pigs and poultry. You can explore this working farm and feed the animals as well as watch demonstrations and take part in the craft activities on offer over the Summer holidays. Great value at £9 for a family ticket. Closed on a Monday.
IICLIMB A TREEII Head to Stockeld Park and get some help from the ropes in the Enchanted Forest to scale the leafy heights. There’s lots of forest fun to be had in this magical woodland, infact that it’s the ultimate tree top adventure. Over at Bolton Abbey there’s also the chance to climb a tree – with a bit of expert help. For £2.50 a climb qualified instructors will give you some support as you take the tree climbing challenge.
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Any activity that involves wellies is perfect for the Yorkshire Summer. Pull on your boots and head into the woodland at Bolton Abbey to climb trees, scramble up hills and remember what good old-fashioned outdoor fun is all about. The Welly Walk trail means, come rain or shine, there is an outdoor adventure to explore. Walk the rope bridge, balance across beams, swing, slide and then scramble through tunnels. It’s a FREE event with only your parking and the optional expert tree climbing tuition to pay for (£2.50). This is one activity that will have you praying for rain!
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IITAKE TEAII IIWITH THE MAD HATTERII IISTOCKELD PARKII II1st AugustII IIwww.stockeldpark.co.ukII To celebrate Yorkshire Day, the Mad Hatter is having a Tea Party at the wonderful Stockeld Park. Take part in Yorkshire themed races, treasure hunts and fun throughout the day. Joining the party is The Magic Hatter who will be putting on a must see magic show. A seat at the ‘Mad’ table is £5 per adult and £4 per child. It’s all to raise funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research so come along and join the fun!
Take part in a mini dig to find out more about the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. As part of Ancient Medicine month, you can investigate famous archeological finds with the help of the Thackray team and even make your own clay artefact.
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IIBECOME A TIME TRAVELLERII IIFOUNTAINS ABBEYII IIFrom 23rd July – 31st AugustII IIwww.nationaltrust.org.ukII A pair of time travelling twins need your help this Summer. Billy and Lizzy have journeyed through the ages at Fountains Abbey and now they’re stuck somewhere on the estate. They need you to help get them back to 2014 or they’re in BIG trouble! Follow the clues they’ve left and help them home, before heading to Swanley Grange to design your own Time Travelling Machine. However, make sure you handle with care. We don’t want to lose you too!
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IIMEET AN ARTISTII IITHE TETLEYII IISaturdays throughout JulyII II& AugustII IIwww.thetetley.orgII Be inspired this Summer by the artists at work at The Tetley in Leeds. Just a short walk from the city centre, this fabulous contemporary art space welcomes families on a Saturday to come and join in with the ever evolving world of art. The Springboard Saturday sessions begin at 11am and invite families to have hands on art experience, often under the guidance of an artist. Try weaving, making maps, creating sculptures and much more. Not only is this a great FREE session, but the onsite restaurant is child friendly and serves delicious food and top notch coffee. The perfect venue for a weekend lunch!
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SUMMER... Until Sunday 31st August Welly Walk BOLTON ABBEY www.boltonabbey.com Pull on your wellies and pray for rain as Bolton Abbey invites you on a Welly Walk Trail through the woodland. Climb trees, crawl through tunnels and get muddy. Free event with charges for Estate Admission.
Sunday 13th July Edwardian Gala LOTHERTON HALL www.leeds.gov.uk Step back in time to the Golden Age with games, a brass band, Punch & Judy and crafts. Begins at 11am.
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Saturday 19th July Deer Watch FOUNTAINS ABBEY www.nationaltrust.org.uk Do you know your stags from your hinds and your Reds from you Sikas? No, we don’t either. If you fancy finding out, head to the Visitor Centre at 2pm.
Saturday 19th July – Monday 1st September The Summer Adventure STOCKELD PARK www.stockeldpark.co.uk Come along to see what magic lays in the woodland at Stockeld Park this Summer. Enjoy the adventure playgrounds that hide in the Enchanted Forest, have a go on the inflatable slide and enjoy the electric scooter trail. If that’s not enough, get your skates on in the Roller Rink. Open daily from 10am.
Saturday 19th July – Friday 1st August Made by Me EUREKA www.eureka.org.uk Who do you want to be this summer? Tinker, tailor, story-maker? Whatever takes your fancy join in and get busy creating and sharing stories. This week the theme is Land of Make Believe.
Sunday 20th July Joshua Tetley’s Birthday Party THE TETLEY www.thetetley.org Join in the celebrations as Leeds’ newest visitor attraction celebrates 236 years since Joshua Tetley’s birth. Enjoy contemporary art, great food and drink, a look at the venue’s brewery heritage and lots of family activities. 11am start.
Tuesday 22nd July The Owl and the Pussy Cat ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk Family crafts and activities based around a classic children’s book. 10am – 12 pm and 2 – 4pm.
Wednesday 23rd July – Friday 22nd August The Faces of Temple Newsam TEMPLE NEWSAM www.leeds.gov.uk Lots of summer activities bringing to life this wonderful stately home.
Wednesday 23rd July – Sunday 31st August Time Wizards FOUNTAINS ABBEY www.nationaltrust.org.uk Help a pair of time travelling twins lost on the estate with this Summer Holiday activity. Hunt for clues and then head to Swanley Grange to make your own time machine.
Sunday 27th July Family Nature Walk FOUNTAINS ABBEY www.nationaltrust.org.uk Come and see a garden brimming with Summer wildlife. Begins at 2pm and goes at a child’s pace.
Tuesday 29th July The Jungle Book ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk Family crafts and activities based around a classic children’s book. 10am – 12pm and 2 – 4pm.
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Friday 1st August Yorkshire Day STOCKELD PARK www.stockeldpark.co.uk Celebrate a day dedicated to the White Rose County at the wonderful Stockeld Park. Take your seat at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to raise funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research, enjoy a magic show from the Magic Hatter or take part in white rose themed treasure hunts and races. By ‘eck it promises to be a belter!
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August Wild Art Workshop FOUNTAINS ABBEY www.nationaltrust.org.uk Make a piece of art from the bits and bobs you pick up on a woodland walk. Get expert advice about how to use natural materials in a creative way. £5 a child and starts at 11am. Booking essential (01765 643 176)
Tuesday 5th August Pond Dipping FOUNTAINS ABBEY www.nationaltrust.org.uk Find out what lurks beneath the surface of the garden pond. Nets, charts and pots provided. Booking essential (01765 643 176)
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Alice in Wonderland ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk Family crafts and activities based around a classic children’s book. 10am – 12 pm and 2 – 4pm.
Saturday 2nd – Friday 15th August Made by Me EUREKA www.eureka.org.uk Who do you want to be this summer? Tinker, tailor, story-maker? Whatever takes your fancy join in and get busy creating and sharing stories. This week the theme is ‘Our Wonderful World’.
Tuesday 5th – Friday 8th August We are Leeds LEEDS CITY MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk What does Leeds mean to you? Explore the history and stories of Leeds and design some Leeds themed bunting. Sessions at 10am and 2pm.
Wednesday 6th August Deer Watch FOUNTAINS ABBEY www.nationaltrust.org.uk Do you know your stags from your hinds and your Reds from you Sikas? No, we don’t either. If you fancy finding out, head to Visitor Centre at 2pm.
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Tuesday 19th August Treasure Island ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk Family crafts and activities based around a classic children’s book. 10am – 12 pm and 2 – 4pm.
Tuesday 26th August Den Building FOUNTAINS ABBEY www.nationaltrust.org.uk Get ready to make a home from nature. A great family activity. Begins at 11am. Booking essential (01765 643 176) FOUNTAINS ABBEY
Wednesday 6th August National Playday EUREKA www.eureka.org.uk What better place to celebrate National Playday than the National Children’s Museum. Free extra outdoor activities to celebrate.
Sunday 10th August Summer Sixties Picnic LOTHERTON HALL www.leeds.gov.uk Retro games, live band, face painting, BBQ, children’s entertainment and lots more. Begins at 11am.
Tuesday 12th August Den Building FOUNTAINS ABBEY www.nationaltrust.org.uk Get ready to make a home from nature. A great family activity. Begins at 11am. Booking essential (01765 643 176) The Wizard of Oz ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk Family crafts and activities based around a classic children’s book. 10am – 12 pm and 2 – 4pm.
Saturday 16th – Sunday 31st August Made by Me EUREKA www.eureka.org.uk Who do you want to be this summer? Tinker, tailor, story-maker? Whatever takes your fancy join in and get busy creating and sharing stories. This week the theme is ‘Fact or Fiction’.
Tuesday 19th August Pond Dipping FOUNTAINS ABBEY www.nationaltrust.org.uk Find out what lurks beneath the surface of the garden pond. Nets, charts and pots provided. Booking essential (01765 643 176)
Black Beauty ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk Family crafts and activities based around a classic children’s book. 10am –12 pm and 2 – 4pm.
Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th August The Romans are Coming LEEDS CITY MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk In preparation for the upcoming Roman Empire exhibition, there are activities to explore and bring to life the Roman collection.
Sunday 31st August Leeds City Transport Vintage Bus Day LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk Travel in vintage style around the city. Free buses running from the City Centre to Thwaite Mills via Armley Mills every 15 minutes from 10.30am. A drive back in time! STOCKELD PARK
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EVERY WEEK (during the school holidays) Tuesday Mini Dragons KIRKSTALL ABBEY Under 5s session with a dragon theme. Messy craft fun which heads outside if the weather allows. 10am start.
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