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NMPAT welcomes children who love to sing!

Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust are bringing the opportunity to sing in a County Choir to you! NMPAT Singers currently rehearse in both Northampton and Wellingborough on Wednesday evenings during term time and join together to perform at regular concerts throughout the year. The choir welcomes children aged 8-15 who love to sing and offers progression opportunities within the NMPAT County Group structure. As the existing membership grows, they are looking to add additional regional rehearsal venues to bring NMPAT into your local community – check their website for the latest information on your closest County Choir and to register for your free trial: www.nmpat.co.uk/choirs New students are welcome to join at any time throughout this year - annual auditions are held each July to secure your membership for the following academic year. Details will be shared on their website during the summer term.

W: www.nmpat.co.uk/auditions

See times gone by at Kettering Market Place at a fantastic family event

Kettering Town Centre hosts a Victorian Market on Saturday 12th March – enjoyment for all the family - and it’s free! Go along to Kettering Market Place any time between 10am and 4pm and see how the Victorians used to live and trade. There will be street characters from the period, and workshops on art and storytelling, for young and old, plus magicians and games. You can find out how the Victorians made all sorts of things - from butter and bread, to candles, soap, and baskets. They’ve got a juggler as well! Want a go at pottery making? Pop along. Never heard of Thaumatrope Making? Your chance to find out. Buy some flowers, watch a forge, and enjoy the mobile music cart in action.

W: www.ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk

Photograph of Tiska’s youngest Black belt, 8-year-old Tyler Yamamoto

Improve fitness and spend time with the family – at TISKA Karate!

At TISKA Karate, children and adults alike learn the essentials of etiquette, respect, self-discipline, selfawareness, confidence, fitness, and self-defence. Classes are taught by TISKA’s Chief Instructor, 8th Dan Black Belt, Shihan Sahota. Students at TISKA start from the age of 4 years old and up. It is a very family-based club, and many families train together. Karate for children can help with bullying issues, exam stress and the building of self-esteem. It teaches children etiquette, respect and politeness to fellow students and their instructor. It can also help develop their concentration and focus. Karate for adults can help with general fitness and wellbeing and, with regular training, strength and flexibility will improve. Contact them directly for further details about their 4-week free trial.

W: www.tiska.com E: office@tiska.com

Energy Bill Crisis - How can you save more?

In 2021 energy prices have soared hitting record levels. With a further 50% increase likely to hit by April 2022, it’s becoming a crisis that is likely to plummet thousands into poverty. There are, however, several solutions to help you improve the energy efficiency of your home. From turning standby appliances off at the plug when not in use, using energy smart meters, thick curtains, and adding insulation to your roof and walls – this will all help to retain the heat and reduce bills. However, one major addition is upgrading to A+22 Triple glazing. This height of technology seals the heat in, significantly reducing energy bills for years to come. As prices rise further, it is likely to save you £1000s every year. T&K Home Improvements are a Family Run Business that provides quality Windows, Doors and Conservatories. To find out more about their highly efficient glazing options visit their website.

W: www.tkhi.co.uk

Quinton House School is the home of excellence

Delivering a modern-day independent school education in a unique and historic 12th century setting, Quinton House School provides an inclusive environment in which all children can achieve personal success. They pride themselves on being the home of excellence, helping students to discover and live up to their full potential, while feeling happy, supported, and inspired through an innovative curriculum. With regular open events throughout the year, they’d love to welcome you onsite to show you everything that a Quinton education has to offer. Get in touch for more information.

T: 01604 684828 W: www.quintonhouseschool.co.uk

Try Kumon’s one-week Free Trial for your child now

At your local Kumon study centre, Instructors aim to help children of any age and any ability discover their full potential and achieve beyond expectations. Kumon is proud to be recognised as an education provider that delivers proven academic results. An independent research study revealed that Kumon students are over a year ahead of the national average, and over six months ahead of their peers in their maths learning at the end of primary school (study conducted in England, 2020). Kumon believes this opportunity to grow on both an academic and a personal level should be available to all children. That’s why, from 1st February – 15th March 2022, they are offering a Free Trial to all new students. For more information and to enrol your child for a one-week Free Trial, contact your local Instructor.

W: www.kumon.co.uk

Unleash your daughter’s creativity at an Arts Experience Day at Northampton High School

Does your daughter have a passion for Art or a flare for Drama? Does she fizz with creativity each day or perhaps she would like to explore her creative side further? Then why not head along to Northampton High School’s super exciting Arts Experience Day on Saturday 7th May. All girls from all schools in years 1-6 are very welcome to join in and unleash their expressive and creative abilities. Not wanting to leave the smallest imaginative explorers out, the same day will also host an Early Years Fun Morning with a range of fantastic activities for girls aged 1-5, with their parents. Contact them today and book your place.

T: 01604 765765 W: www.northamptonhigh.co.uk: E: nhs.admissions@nhs.gdst.net

Learn an essential life skill with Northampton Swimming Club

Northampton Swimming Club is a not-for-profit organisation that provides swimming lessons and coaching every day of the week after school and at weekends for children of all ages in and around Northampton. They are based at The Northampton High School, The Duston School, Weston Favell Academy and Headlands School. Classes range from Parent and Baby lessons, to advanced lessons, to development squads and international swimmers within their competitive programme. They are a Swim England SwimMark accredited club with fully qualified teachers and coaches. Their aim is to help children within their teaching programme to learn a life skill, improve their water confidence and learn new skills in a fun and safe environment whilst achieving badges and certificates at every level. During school holidays they host intensive swimming courses and stroke development courses to aid the development for each swimmer. For more information, please contact Ellie Clarke via email.

E: coach.clarke@northamptonswimming.com

If You are Feeling Anxious, You are not Alone!

At the Parenting with Anxiety Project at the University of Sussex, they are focused on finding ways to help parents and children navigate the world with confidence. If you feel anxious you may find yourself feeling worried about your children. Their research shows that with the right support, parents can help their children become more confident. They now want to find out if families will benefit from an 8-module online course. If you would describe yourself as high in anxiety with a child aged 2-11, they would love you to join them. Half of the parents will do the course and the others will just answer questions, but everyone is playing an important role in helping children with anxiety. Visit their website for more information.

W: www.parentingwithanxiety.org.uk

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