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4N ews & Views

As summer arrives it brings sunshine, and what comes with sunshine is outdoor living, picnics and trips to the sea. Make the most of it, have breakfast in the garden, stay up late to see the stars or camp in the garden. Spend time just enjoying the children before they are all grown up and would prefer to be with friends! Take a look at our new website www.

Familiesonline.co.uk for plenty of things to do locally during the long summer days. Have a great summer Quote of the day: ‘Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.’ Dr Seuss

The latest news for parents in Cambridgeshire.

7P regnancy & Baby News The latest pregnancy advice, products and news for new mums.

8W hat’s on this Summer Great days out and events to keep your family occupied this summer.

13 T ransitioning through Key Stage One Years Linda Smith, Head of Pre Prep, St Faith’s Cambridge tells you what to expect in the

Don’t miss a copy! Receive Families Cambridgeshire by post for just £9.30 for 6 issues (1 year) or £18 for 12 issues (2 years). Call or email editor@familiescambridgeshire.co.uk for a subscription form.

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15 S ummer in the Museums

a Family Pass to Cambridge’s New Climbing Attraction !

We take a look at 23 venues who will be presenting a jam packed programme of drop in events, activities and trails.

17,000 copies of Families Cambridgeshire available through schools, nurseries, hospitals, clubs and classes, selected shops and restaurants. If you would like copies for your establishment please let us know.

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Clip ‘n Climb Cambridge is offering readers of Families the chance to win one of 3 Family Passes to experience Cambridge’s new ‘must do’ attraction, where climbing centre meets theme park. Each Family Pass gives a free climbing session for 4 people, worth up to £70. To enter, visit www. clipnclimbcambridge.co.uk and tell Clip ‘n Climb one of the names of the climbing challenges mentioned on their home page, by emailing hello@ clipnclimbcambridge.co.uk.

Only one entrant from same e-mail address or household will be accepted.Under 16s must obtain parental consent before entering.Entries must be received by the closing date and proof of sending cannot be taken as proof of receipt.All decisions of Clip and Climbs are final and no correspondence will be entered into.No prize is exchangeable for cash or any other prize. Families Magazine is not liable for any delay or failure by the prize provider to deliver any prize or for the quality of the prize or for any loss or damage arising in connection with the competition.

By entering the competition, entrants will be deemed to have accepted and agreed to these terms and conditions.Winning entries will be randomly drawn from all correct entries and contacted via the email address provided by the entrant. If the promoter does not obtain a response from the winner within 14 days, we reserve the right to select another winner at random.This competition is restricted to UK residents only.The competition is free to enter and no purchase is necessaryThe prize draw is governed by English law and disputes will be dealt with by the English courts. The closing date for entries is 11.59pm Monday 27th JULY 2016. No entries received after this date will be accepted.

Families Cambridgeshire is part of Families Magazines Ltd a franchise company. All franchised magazines in the group are independently owned and operated under licence. Families ® is a registered trademark of Families Magazines Ltd, Temple House, Regatta Place, Marlow Road, Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5TD. The contents of Families Cambridgeshire are fully protected by copyright and non of the editorial or photographic matter may be reproduced in any form without prior consent of the publisher. We take every care preparing this magazine but the publishers and distributors cannot be held responsible for the claims of advertisers nor for the accuracy of the contents nor for any consequence.’

15 H elp your child transfer to secondary school Liat Hughes Joshi looks at one of the biggest transitions of childhood.

17 L et go of the guilt Local Cambridge Parenting Coach Jane Rogers looks at ways to help you reduce stress levels this summer.

19 S ummer Camps & workshops Here’s just a taste of some the summer holiday camps running in Cambridge this summer.

Editor: Lisa Exell 01945 861336 editor@familiescambridgeshire.co.uk Design: Michelle Jones michelle@squarkdesign.co.uk Publishing assistant: Becky Lawrence admin@familiescambridgeshire.co.uk Listings editoR: Hayley Bryant assistant@familiescambridridgeshire.co.uk

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News & views

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A new service has launched in the UK, Joosr (www.joosr.com) – providing downloadable non-fiction book summaries that can be read in just 20 minutes. The subscription-based app offers top quality summaries of some of the world’s most popular parenting, health, and self-help titles, condensed by a team of highlytrained professional writers. Joosr offers a free trial to allow readers to experience the library.

Children want printed books New research from Egmont reveals that reading in print is the key to emotional bonding between parents and young children. eBook sales for children’s books remain modest and in decline whilst print sales continue to grow?

This was one of the questions Egmont recently explored, and found that most parents and children prefer reading print books rather than stories on screens. Video analysis shows the calming effect of reading a print book and warmth and positivity increasing as both parent and child got into the story. By contrast, when reading an eBook, the analysis shows that emotional warmth drops over time. Great excuse to cuddle up with your favorite book.

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New Website for Families!

Look out for the launch of the fantastic new Families website this month.

The areas covered by this magazine will now be covered by 3 websites covering the local areas of Cambridge, Huntingdon, Ely, Wisbech, March, Chatteris and surrounding villages. This new hyperlocal approach will allow Families Online to bring you information about a wide range of things to do both close to where you live and across your region.

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

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

It’s in the same place – so look at familiesonline.co.uk

Experience Cambridge’s New Climbing Attraction This Summer Holiday Clip ‘n Climb Cambridge is an amazing new attraction opening in time for the summer holidays.

Children and parents can experience 20 unique climbing challenges that twist, turn, light and excite.

Last August, the owner Chris Walthew and his wife Beth, took their the, 5 year old daughter, Kate, to the Clip ‘n Climb centre in Devon. Chris says, “Seeing my daughter climb these amazing looking walls, and knowing how much she enjoyed and

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gained in confidence throughout her session, really inspired me to set something similar up for Cambridge.”

The East of England’s first Clip ‘n Climb is suitable for everyone from 4 years upwards and is the ultimate fun and healthy activity for you to enjoy with your friends and family this summer holiday. A great rainy day activity that will keep the children active and amused for hours. To find our more and to book your session, visit www.clipnclimbcambridge. co.uk

Secure your children’s future We know it’s something nobody wants to talk about but don’t put it off, as parents we need a will to protect our children and make our voices heard in their upbringing if something happens to us. If you die without a will a court will decide who brings your children up, you will have no say in that process and your wishes will not be heard.

5 reasons why parents need to make a will: 1. Being able to choose your executors / trustees: your executor / trustee is responsible for carrying out your financial wishes when you die. If you have children, they will look after and invest any money until your children are 18 or over.

2. Choosing who will look after your children: would you leave your children with no one to care for them for a day, a month or forever? No. A will allows you to appoint your children’s guardians should both parents die before they are 18. A will is the only way

to protect your children’s future.

3. Specific gifts: who gets the family heirlooms?

What charities are important to you? Do you want to leave any money to friends or more distant family members? Writing a will is the only way to ensure these wishes are achieved.

4. Your husband / wife will NOT inherit everything automatically. Depending on your family structure and wealth, husbands and wives do not automatically inherit everything.

5. Are you living with a partner and not married? Your partner is not automatically entitled to anything from your estate. Without a will, they have to go to court and fight for their share, a process that might involve taking your children to court.

Future Life provide a friendly, simple and hassle-free will-writing service to families across Cambridgeshire call them on: 0800 193 4002 or visit: www.future-life-wills.co.uk.

News & views

Teachers top tips

Big Friendly Read

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge, which will run across the school summer holidays, is linking up with the global year-long Roald Dahl 100 celebrations, honouring the world’s No.1 storyteller.

The Big Friendly Read will feature some of Roald Dahl’s best-loved characters and the amazing artwork of his principal illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake. It will encourage reading on a giant scale and will feature themes such as invention, mischief and friendship as explored in Roald Dahl’s books.

Children can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at their local library as the school summer term ends and the holidays begin -- there is no charge to participate so why not pop down to your library?

The Big Friendly Read will encourage children to expand their own reading by exploring similar themes across the best contemporary children’s writing.

A Nation of Thrill Seekers The thriller is crowned the nation’s favourite genre of book, closely followed by detective novels and in third place – fantasy About a quarter of those surveyed named Harry Potter and Robin Hood as two of the nation’s favourite fictional characters they’d like to see featured in a mash-up novel, whilst James Bond and Cruella de Vil came a close second – and Snow White and Indiana Jones third.

Research was by tuition provider, Explore Learning. Their passion is to help students achieve their potential and be the best they can be. They have delivered award-winning maths and English tuition to over 175,000 children across the UK.

Children who read with their parents most nights have a reading age of three months to a year ahead of their classmates who do not according to new research.

For the first time, primary school teachers have attempted to quantify the impact of parents regularly reading with their young children after school and at weekends.

A recent survey commissioned by education publisher Rising Stars to mark the launch of Reading Planet’s new reading scheme, found more than 80 per cent of teachers estimated that reading at home most nights put children months ahead.

Ten dedicated Wisbech Grammar School Sixth Nearly a quarter (22 per cent) Form pupils have achieved the Duke of Edinburgh said the advantage was over Gold Award, the highest number of gold awards six months and up to a year. A in one year ever recorded by the school. They similar amount put children with all completed the five sections - Volunteering, a regular reading regime three Physical, Skill, Residential and an Expedition in to six months ahead.

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Families Pregnancy & Baby News

Sleep deprived parents cry for help A top concern for parents is getting children to sleep at night. Exhausted parents of babies and toddlers need more help getting their children to sleep at night, according to new research by BookTrust, Britain’s largest reading charity. Over three quarters of parents say that lack of sleep is the hardest aspect of being a new parent, with some mums, dads and carers claiming they would pay more than £10,000 to put an end to sleepless nights. More than a third of parents view getting their child to sleep at night as one of the most challenging things about being a parent, and night waking only increases the challenge with over half of parents whose children wake up three times a night on average saying it’s their main worry. Making it no surprise that 3 in 5 parents want guidance on having a consistent and successful routine to get their child to sleep at night. The BookTrust survey of a thousand parents with children aged three and under prompted the charity to team up with TV parenting expert Jo Frost, to launch Bath Book Bed. A campaign which aims to encourage parents to stick to a simple bedtime routine with a soothing story to help their little ones sleep soundly. Jo Frost, who has been a nanny for more than 20 years, said: ‘Sleep

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deprivation is the most common complaint I hear from parents of young children. Tired parents and tired children is a recipe for disaster. But the solution doesn’t need to be complicated regimes or expensive gizmos.

A routine as simple as bath, book, bed can get young children to settle so that everyone can benefit from a good night’s sleep.’ www. bathbookbed.org.uk / #BathBookBed

How old is too old to have a baby?

44, according to British women. New research conducted by the Private Pregnancy UK Show reveals that when it comes to having babies, British women believe that 44 is “too old” and should be the cut-off point. This is despite social factors such as focusing on careers and not finding the right partner, as well as advancements in medicine and science, playing crucial roles in the surge in older women having babies.

The five most cited reasons as to why women believe 44 should be the cut-off age are: 1. It is unfair on the child to have old parents 2. Increased likelihood of health complications like Down’s Syndrome for the child 3. Women aged 50-plus should not be allowed fertility assistance via vitro fertilisation (IVF) 4. Parents won’t live long enough to see the child grow up 5. It is “unnatural” to have babies after that age Dr Alex Eskander, consultant gynaecologist at The Gynae Centre comments: “My feeling is that women in the UK enjoy much more the liberty, freedom and opportunity to further their careers over settling down to have children, the latter of which is now a thoroughly outdated concept of the traditional family.

I find the two key points of pressure for these women to have children come from their parents’ “need” to have grandchildren and a growing understanding of their biological clock. As a clinician, let’s be clear, I am not scare-mongering, it is a fact that ovarian function declines significantly from 30 years of age and even more sharply after

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I agree that 44 is too old for women to have children. From the ovaries standpoint, the number of eggs decline and the egg quality is poor. As a result, it is difficult to conceive and the conception maybe associated with a high rate of chromosome abnormalities and increased chances of miscarriage. From the mother’s standpoint, there is a high risk of hypertension, pre-eclampsia and caesarean section.

My advice for young women who may want to delay conception for any reason beyond the age of 35 is to seriously consider egg or embryo freezing (with donor sperm) as your “insurance policy””.

Dr Alex Eskander joined a wider panel of experts who hosted a debate in a women’s healthcare Question Time seminar at the Private Pregnancy UK Show in May this year.

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Milton Maize Maze when? July – September

where? Milton – Cambridgeshire

Pick Your Own Strawberries when? July and August

where? Fulborn and Milton Cambridge, Chesterton Peterborough, Ely how much? See website Children love Strawberry picking.

Visit a local ‘pick your own’ farm near you; most farms are listed on this website. Other fruit also available to pick. Details up to date at the time of print but the farms may close, run out of fruit or change. www.pickyourownfarms. org.uk/EastAnglia_pyo.php

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when? Every day until September where? Jesus Green Lido Take a dip in the Jesus Green Lido every day! One of the longest swimming pools in Europe. how much? Prices from £1.70 for non-members www.cambridge.gov.uk/jesusgreen-outdoor-pool

The Big Weekend when? 8th- 10th July

where? Parker’s Piece – Cambridge how much? See website This year’s theme is ‘Health and Wellbeing’ with dazzling fireworks on the Friday evening. A range of activities including games, science and sports workshops, pop-up art gallery, food stalls, silent disco and much more! www.cambridge.gov. uk/summer Fre

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The Merrie Wives of St Ives

where? Holt Island and the Quay, St Ives

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Wildlife Trust Bat Safari Punt Tours

how much? Child £15.00 Search for the Cambridge bat population on Scudamore’s Bat Safari Tours. You’ll get to see both the Soprano Pipistrelle and the Daubenton’s bat flitting around the punt and other species too if you’re lucky! 01223 359750 www.scudamores.com/bat-safaripunting

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when? 3rd July where? Xxxx how much? FREE A fun day out for all the family. Amazing annual raft race on the River Ouse, with spectacularly decorated rafts. Fun fare, beer tent, burger bar and stalls. Plus the two arenas provide varied entertainment through the day. www.elyaquafest.org.uk

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how much? Craft activities and exhibition FREE, performance £5 During the day craft activities for children related to the historical

when? 18th – 31st July

where? Multiple Locations Ouse Washes Landscape how much? FREE A treasure map has been unearthed; it purports to show where Cap’n Longbeard hid his illgotten gains before being made to walk the plank into shark-infested waters! Solve the clues which can be found at five locations across the Ouse Washes. visit www.ousewashes.org.uk/ resources/downloads for a copy of the Trail. www.ousewashes.org.uk/ ousefest

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Older children and parents may enjoy the performance of ‘The Merrie Wives of St Ives’ later in the evening. www.ousewashes.org.uk/ ousefest/

Kids’ Shows at Cambridge Comedy Festival 2016 when? 22nd – 24th July

where? The CambridgeJunction

how much? £10 adult, £5 child (under 16) See the Amazing bubble man, and his spellbinding bubble tricks including square bubbles, bubble volcanoes and tornadoes! Featuring the best comedians on the circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits! www.cambridgecomedyfestival. com/category/kids-shows

Fun at the farm when? July and August where? Church Farm Stowbardolph

how much? Prices from £4.50 under 2’s go FREE Different animal themes are running every week, with free crafts (Mon-Fri) in the education room, plus a weekly quiz to win a small prize. Every day there is Pig Racing, animal Encounter sessions and tractor & Trailer rides. www.churchfarmstowbardolph. co.uk

Please quote Families when booking any of these events

how much? See website Unravel the mystery location of BlackBeards hidden treasure in the 7 Acre Pirate themed Puzzle. All activities are included even the Tractor & Trailer Ride; you can build a sandcastle in the Giant Sandpit and wiz down the new Zip wire. www.themiltonmaizemaze.co.uk

Families Fun Children’s Archaeology Day when? 22nd July 11.00am – 4.00pm where? Denny Abbey

how much? See website Budding archaeologists are invited to have some hands-on fun at this popular event. Check website for full details.

Normal admission prices apply. www.dennyfarmlandmuseum. org.uk

Summer at the Museums when? 22nd July – 31st August where? Cambridge

how much? See website Taking place in 23 venues throughout Cambridge and the county, with everything from storytelling and play-based activities for younger children, to hands-on happenings for all ages.

See our feature on page 13 for a full list of events. www.museums.cam.ac.uk/whatson/summer-at-the-museums

Free Day to help you get the most from your experience and will include a special Aquarium Day with workshops and activities from Botanist Jonathan Graham. www.wwt.org.uk

when? 6th August 11.00am-3.00pm where? Cambridge University Botanic Garden

how much? Standard Garden admission for adults FREE for children Join the Spider Craft workshop and make a friendly fake spider to take home. Plus a mini-beast hunt where you can rummage in leaf litter and look under rocks to see what spiders and other wildlife can be found.

For all ages. 01223 336265 www.botanic.cam.ac.uk

how much? From £10 per person This fun new family race day will allow children to learn all about the magnificent horse through role play and interactive learning. There will be plenty of ‘horseplay’ activities for the whole family to enjoy. www.newmarketracecourses. co.uk Fre

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when? 29th July, 8th and 24th August 10.30am—12.30am and 2-4pm where? Wicken Fen how much? £5.25 per child Your chance to get really dirty! Explore the finer qualities of mud, for throwing, painting, building and cooking (mud pies for the worms!).

Suitable for ages 3-10. 0844 249 1895 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wicken-fen-nature-reserve/whats-on

Family Camp Out where? Wicken Fen - Ely

where? Nene Park Trust Peterborough

where? Newmarket racecourse

Mud Glorious Mud

when? 16th or 17th August, 5pm – 11 am

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how much? See website Climb into a harness and let the rangers show you how to climb.

Learn about the equipment the Rangers use when they have to work up in the trees and see how high you can get! Suitable for 3yrs +. 01733 234193 www.neneparktrust.org.uk

how much? £100 per shelter Join a ranger for a night under the stars at Wicken’s wild campsite. Enjoy evening and night time activities such as bat detecting and campfire cooking. Booking essential. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wickenfen-nature-reserve/features/ activites. 01353 720274

Ramsey’s 1940s Weekend when? 20th - 21st August 10am-5pm where? Ramsey

how much? Family ticket £25 under 5s free Enjoy a trip back in time at Ramsey’s annual 1940s weekend, including a battle re-enactment. www.ousewashes.org.uk/events/ ramsey-1940s-weekend

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when? 27th July 9.30am-5pm where? WWT Welney Wetland Centre how much? FREE The activities are led on Kids Go

where? Wicken Fen

how much? £5.25 per child Come and meet the Fenland Fairies. Help Nanny Sparkles with a little magic, plus fairy crafts.

Fairy costume welcome but not compulsory! Booking essential.

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where? RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes

Kids Go Free Day

when? 22nd August 10.30-12.30 and 14.00-16.00

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how much? FREE Explore an underwater world! Have a go at pond dipping and discover the magnificent mini-beasts that call the lakes home. A self-guided trail is also available. Booking an arrival slot recommended. www.rspb.org.uk/ 01954 233260

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SuperHero Day when? 26th August – Images saved where? Newmarket racecourse

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how much? See website Twelve films in the most picturesque setting Cambridge has to offer.

Take a picnic or browse the varied local food and drink, before snuggling on a rug under the stars to watch the evening feature. www.cambridgefilmfestival.org. uk/movies-on-meadows

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SUMMER AT THE MUSEUMS Here are our top picks for this years Summer At the Museums 2016! uild rockets, solder a dice, make a willow bird feeder or tie dye your own T-shirt; just a few of the things on offer at this year’s Summer at the Museums 22 July – 31 August 2016.

Discover summer adventure on your doorstep and pack more into your summer holidays at the museums in Cambridgeshire for some family fun and adventure. Taking place in venues throughout Cambridge and the county, Summer at the Museums brings you everything from craft activities and storytelling, to drop-in events and museum trails. Whether it’s something to do on a rainy day, an outing close to home, or a bit of hands-on creativity, there are loads of activities and events for you to choose from– many of which are free.

The Summer at the Museum’s What’s On guide provides full details about what’s happening and where. You can pick up a copy from all participating venues plus various locations across the county. For up-to-date information on what’s happening when, keep an eye on www.cam.ac.uk/museums/summer, or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

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computers for you to take apart and explore. Ages 7+ pre-booking advised 01223 214446/ www.computinghistory.org.uk

Electronic Dice when? Wednesday 3rd August. 2 – 4pm where? Electronics Lab Centre for Computing History

Wisbech Mammals when? Wednesday 27th July 10.30am – 2.30pm where? Wisbech& Fenland Museum how much? All ages 50p per child, drop-in Get creative and try your hand at making a hedgehog out of clay, a fox mask or a mouse.

how much? £22, (accompanying adult £8) A workshop for budding electronics engineers or anyone interested in learning to solder.

Come and build yourself an electronic dice that will revolutionise the way you play board games. Ages 8+ Pre-booking advised 01223 214446/www. computinghistory.org.uk

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Make a Willow Bird Feeder

when? Thursday 28th July 11am – 1pm

when? Wednesday August 3rd 10.30am – 1pm & 2 – 4.30pm

where? Centre for Computing History

where? Museum of Cambridge

how much? £10, (accompanying adult £8 This two hour workshop will give you firsthand experience of the ‘magic’ that happens inside your favourite gadgets. There will be a huge range of tech from phones and music players, to laptops and

how much? £6 per person, Join basket maker and artist Nadine Anderson to learn the traditional techniques of willow weaving. Get step by step instructions to help you make your own bird feeder.

Ages 7+ pre-booking advised 01223 355159 / events@ museumofcambridge.org.uk

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How Big is your Brain? when? Tuesday 9th August where? University Library

how much? £2 Have you ever wondered what’s inside your head? What is the brain, and how does it work? Find out more about this most mysterious organ through hands-on experiments and craft activities.

10.30am – 11.30am Ages 7 – 11 2, pre-booking advised.

Book via email: lw403@cam.ac.uk

Electronics Lab – Build a Digital Clock

Bridges and Rockets when? Wednesday 3rd August 10am – 12.30pm

when? Wednesday 24th August

where? Cambridge Museum of Technology how much? Normal admission fees apply, A family workshop run in partnership with Cambridge University Engineering Department. Get family and friends together to try out designing, building and testing rockets and bridges. Ages 7+. Pre-booking advised info@museumoftechnology.com

Silk painting when? Wednesday 10th August 2 – 4pm how much? £5.50 per child

where? Stained Glass Museum Using the stained glass windows as inspiration, create your own colourful handkerchief by painting on to silk. Ages 5+. Pre-booking advised 01353 660347 / shop@ stainedglassmuseum.com

where? Centre for Computing History Build yourself a digital alarm clock at this workshop for budding electronics engineers or anyone interested in learning to solder.

11am – 1pm Ages 8+ how much? £22, (accompanying adult £8), prebooking advised 01223 214446/ www.computinghistory.org.uk

Winged Animals: Let your Imagination Fly when? Wednesday 31st August 2 – 4pm where? Stained Glass Museum

how much? £2 per child, drop-in Use jewels, beads, and recycled materials to create butterflies, dragonflies and other marvellous creatures with translucent wings.

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Funky Tie Dye when? Thursday 18th August 11am – 3pm where? St Neots Museum

how much? £3.50 per child, drop-in. Ages 4 – 11 Experience tie dying your own t-shirt. T-shirts provided, or bring something cotton of your own.

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Transitioning through the Key Stage One Years Mrs Linda Smith, Head of Pre Prep, St Faith’s Cambridge. weekend. Phonics, numeracy or topic-based tasks any children are coming to the end of their may be suggested where the aim is to combine year in a reception class, the final year of learning and having fun. what is known in education circles as the Early Years After the long summer break children may take Foundation Stage. Parents of these children will time to adapt to the structure of teaching and be wondering what to expect in the coming years. learning at school. To support your child’s learning Reception year is rightly play-based and child-led and over the holiday, St Faith’s suggest the following should be great fun for children and parents alike! ideas as summer holiday activities which consolidate Year One and Year Two are the next education and extend their current learning, whilst step, known also as Key Stage One. The easing the return to school in method of teaching and learning is September. more adult-led and directed. The The key activity is to keep expectation is that children d nee n ldre Chi reading as much as possible. will be working for extended to learn how to manage Inspiration can be gleaned periods of time, with less from local libraries which free time for self-directed their emotions, whether offer reading competitions learning. Some children or lose, for win y the and challenges over the might take time to settle to future schooling. summer holidays. Listening this routine. This is normal. to stories is a wonderful way It is so valuable for children to develop vocabulary and the to read at home regularly. A rhythm of stories. Parents don’t have reading log is often provided for to do it all themselves. Asking Grandparents to parents and teachers to communicate about read introduces other voices and styles of reading. reading progress. Reading activity at home needs Audio books and letter games such as Eye Spy are to be a discrete amount of time; happy, stress free, brilliant for car journeys. Reciting rhymes, known preferably in a quiet space where there is time or new, and singing songs or reading poetry and to discuss the book, characters, feelings, and the rhymes out loud can be fun at any time. story – whatever the book prompts each child to Just as important is encouraging independence notice. Other work may be sent home, often for the

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with eating and other daily tasks: teaching children to hold a knife and fork confidently and be able to cut their food; hanging up their own coat and clothes; dressing themselves; tidying up after themselves and putting on their shoes.

You can demonstrate how much fun and how relevant maths can be by counting when at home, or out in town. Counting regularly, especially counting up to 20 or beyond, consolidates numeracy skills. Count from any given number, forwards and backwards. When out in the car try counting cars, buses, people, clouds, and dogs – anything in the environment!

Practising fine motor skills is beneficial too.

Tying, colouring, holding chopsticks, screwing, lacing and decorating pictures with Hama beads are fun activities which don’t rely on fair weather.

Do lots of careful, intricate cutting and sticking.

Encouraging independent writing, for children who are ready, involves making sure that children have the correct pencil grip. Try activities such as writing and designing postcards, diaries, labels, reminders, birthday cards, menus, shopping lists and so on.

And finally, but also importantly, learning how to take turns and to win and lose by playing board games can be useful. Children need to learn how to manage their emotions, whether they win or lose, for future schooling.

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How to help your child transfer to secondary school

By Liat Hughes Joshi t’s one of the biggest transitions of childhood: moving to secondary school. From travelling independently to remembering when homework is due in, your child will need to become a good deal more self-sufficient. Here’s how to ease the transition…

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

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Listen out for concerns

Some children take this huge change in their stride and are ready to move on, while others will feel anxious. Common concerns include getting lost around a much larger school, dealing with the journey, making new friends and managing the homework load.

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Senior school children have to be considerably more responsible for their own belongings and commu themselves. Whereas Attend settlingween you – ask now and bet primary school in days then how they’re feeling teachers send letters Most secondarieshold to parents, at ‘big’ about their new school a session for new school, communication re ssu and listen and rea joiners, usually during the on day-to-day issues them. summer term of year six. might well be to your child This is an important opportunity only. Begin by trying to remind to get to know the buildings, potential your child less about what kit or books classmates and teachers and it should make the first they need daily. day less intimidating. Considerattending any social Begin buildingindependence events at the school too, such as a concert or the summer fair. out and about Most secondary school pupils travel to schoolminus Introduce them to other children mum and dad,so get yours used to being out going to the same school without you. It’ll be less daunting for them if this This won’t matter so much if half your child’s class starts on the journey to primary school, rather than is heading to the same secondary but if there being thrown into travelling alone on a lesser-known won’t be a familiar face, try and find prospective route. If they haven’t started walking to school classmates through the local grapevine and then alone or with a friend already, the summer term of arrange a meet up. year six is a good time to begin. The first time or

Here are a few tips to keep in mind once your child has started secondary school… l Expect them to be tired and emotional…

Many year sevens get very tired thanks to the ‘newness’, on top of alonger day anda more complicated journey. Stick to early nights and restful weekends to fend off exhaustion – and the moodiness that goes with this. l Get super-organised with homework At primary, pupils might only have had a small amount of homework; expect the game to be raised now. Not only will there be more but keeping on top of when it all needs handing in can be complicated. Help your child help themselves by suggesting they complete each task soon, so that it doesn’t build up. A homework planner can also be useful. l Get used to knowing much less about what goes on In primary, you might well have been at the school gates most days and familiar with your child’s friends, parents and teachers.

This will change: with independent travel comes a more hands-off approach. l Be there for them It’s tempting to think this independence means you’re being made redundant come September but they’ll still need you - albeit in different ways. Be there as a sounding board - someone to listen and advise. And of course, they’ll still be calling upon the Bank of Mum and Dad and parental taxi service more than ever…

Liat Hughes Joshi is a parenting journalist and the author of four books including ‘New Oldfashioned Parenting’ and ‘How to Unplug Your Child (both published by Summersdale) and Raising Children: The Primary Years (Pearson).

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Let go of the guilt o you spend a lot of your time as a parent And so the list goes on. Guilt and feeling guilty about something? If so you are being a parent seem to go together. not alone, it is very common. It may be other people Try putting things in perspective though, by taking who make you feel guilty, but more often than not it one thing at a time and analysing it in an objective will be pressure that you are putting on yourself. way if you can. Make a list of all the things you feel Here are some examples of things parents have guilty about and cross off as many as you can. told me they feel guilty about.

For example: having a messy house.’ Doing the l Working too much and not spending enough housework may be very important to time with the children. you because you can’t function in a l Spending time with the children messy environment, or it might when you should be working.

Make a list of be one of the things that you l Being late for the pick-up from can let go of feeling guilty all the things you nursery because you got held up about. If so, cross it off! and ut abo lty gui l fee at work.

‘Being tetchy’ might depend l Using screens as a babysitter. cross off as many on how often you feel like this. l Shouting at the children. as you can.

If only now and then, it can be l Secretly preferring being at work scrubbed off the list. If on a daily than with the kids. basis, then maybe you are not getting l Being rubbish at making fancy dress costumes. all your needs met; is there something you can l Serving up fast food and microwave meals. do about that? l Not spending enough time with your partner.

What about ‘secretly preferring being at work than l Knowing you are inconsistent but still being with the kids?’ This may be the case for whatever inconsistent. reason, but is feeling guilty about it helpful? No? l Arguing in front of the children.

Then cross it off. You get the idea. Hopefully this l Being tetchy. exercise will reduce the list of things you feel guilty l Having a messy house. about to none, or an absolute minimum. Too much l Losing your temper. guilt can sometimes become overwhelming, let l Giving in all the time. some of it go.

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She is a qualified and highly experienced parenting course facilitator, and writes and runs workshops for parents. Jane is passionate about Positive Parenting, and realised that it all made so much sense when bringing up own two boys, now in their twenties.

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If you are spending time with the children in the holidays, don’t think that you have to entertain them all the time, some outings and planned activities are nice, but children also need unstructured ‘down time’ as well.

Take some time off from the day to day chores. Is a cooked meal every day really necessary? There are plenty of healthy no cook options. Say ‘no’ to ironing; try to relax a bit about the messy house, the children are at home, it will be messy.

If your children are old enough introduce a daily ‘chill’ time when everyone does something on their own that they find relaxing, without being disturbed.

Get those kids outside come rain or shine! Make sure you give them plenty of opportunities to burn off some of that energy.

Make some time for yourself without the children, even if it is when they are in bed. This is not a luxury, it is a necessity: re-charging your batteries at frequent intervals makes parenting easier.

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Holiday camps he prospect of six or more weeks without childcare can seem rather daunting, but it’s not too late to book a place on a holiday camp, either for individual days or whole weeks. Here’s just a taste of some the summer holiday camps running in Cambridge for summer 2016: For a full list of holiday camps in Cambridgeshire visit the local Families Cambridgeshire website. Please don’t forget to mention Families Cambridgeshire when booking.

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Hacklab holiday camps Cambridge

When: Various dates in August, 09:00-17:00 Price: See website These courses teach children how to harness the power of technology by understanding how it works from the inside – enabling them to create, rather than merely consume the technology around us. HackLab aims to demystify technology for children and young people, parents and teachers in a fun, relatable and no-nonsense manner. Courses include ‘Codebug Chaos’ (1st August), and ‘Drag ‘n’ Drop Development’ (15th – 17th August) for ages 8 and above. www.thehacklab.uk

Barracudas activity day camps for ages 4½ to 16 years St Faith’s School Cambridge and Hinchingbrooke School Huntingdon

When: From 25th July to 19th August - Days are from 8am-6pm Price: From £39 per day or £149.00 per week Barracudas offers multi-activity day camps for children aged between 4½ and 16 years. They have been running activity day camps for 24 years now, and have an experienced team who make sure your children always have a brilliant time. Your holiday childcare is covered with activity holidays that are Ofsted-registered, giving parents peace of mind, whilst ensuring maximum FUN for kids! A wide range of activities are on offer from Monday 25th July until Friday 19th August. 0845 123 5299 or visit www. barracudas.co.uk

Paxton Lakes Sailing Club - Learn how to sail (minimum age 8) Paxton Lakes, Hall Rd, (next to the nature reserve), Little Paxton.

When: Four afternoons (Monday to Thursday) – 13.30-16.30

Weeks commencing August 9th, 16th or 23rd Price: Adult £125:00, Child £85:00 An official RYA training centre that welcomes people of all ages and abilities, with a large selection of clubowned boats and equipment available.

By the end of the ‘Start Sailing’ course, participants will have been introduced to the sport. They will have sailed a dinghy and learned to reach, tack, run and gybe. They will know the essentials such as rigging and rope work and how to launch and recover a dinghy. www.paxtonlakes.org.uk

Stagecoach - Drama, Dance and Singing Summer workshops for ages 4-16 years Cambourne Village College/ Coleridge Campus in Cambridge

When: Five-day camps running 25th – 29th July, 1st – 5th August, 8th – 12th August, 15th – 19th August Price: From £120 for a five-day camp The original, the largest and still the best network of performing arts schools in the world. Nurturing and developing young people’s potential through dance, drama and singing, helping develop confidence. This summer children are invited to visit the workshop for five days of fun,

All-4-sports holiday clubs for 5-12 year olds Various locations around Cambridgeshire including, Ely, Wisbech and March When: Dates throughout the summer holidays – 9.00am till 4.00pm Price: £17.00 per day, £45.00 for 3 days and £67.00 for 5 days All-4-sports offer fun and engaging sport themed days

working with a professional team to rehearse and perform for family and friends. No experience needed - just enthusiasm. Topics for summer 2016 include ‘Cops and Robbers’ for younger children and ‘Mission Impossible’ for 6-16 year-olds. www.stagecoach.co.uk/ cambridge or call Angharad on 01223 359974

Cambridge United Soccer Schools for ages 4-12 Various venues around Cambridgeshire including Bassingbourn, Linton and Witchford When: One-week courses throughout August

Price: £25 for 1 day, £100 for 5 days A combination of technical football training, fun games on inflatable football pitches and matches.

A typical day includes personal skills challenges, tricks and turns, fancy footwork and ‘World Cup Wednesdays’.soccerschools@ cambridge-united.co.uk www.cusoccerschools.co.uk

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Razzamataz Summer School Kings Hedges – Cambridge

When: Monday 1st to Friday 5th August.

Price: £00 Razzamataz Cambridge is offering children between the ages of 4-18 the opportunity to use their imaginations and work with experienced actors, musicians and dancers During the week, children and their teachers will work on various songs, dances and drama pieces, together with learning about theatre skills in general.

Being given the chance to perform is paramount to building a child’s confidence which is why on the last day, the children will all get the opportunity to perform their showcase to friends and families.

Call 01223 755113 Cambridge@razzamataz.co.uk For the more clubs and classes visit our website www.familiesonline.co.uk and don’t forget to mention Families Cambridgeshire when booking a class.

SuperCamps Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge When: Days are 9am-5pm with extended care available Price: from £47 per day Perfectly located for families needing school holiday childcare in Cambridge, Super Camps at Long Road Sixth

Form College offers a fulfilling school holiday activity experience that combines wonderful outdoor pitches and courts with state-of-the-art indoor amenities. 01235 467300 or visit www.supercamps.co.uk4

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