Raring2go! South Warwickshire - Autumn 2017

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South Warwickshire

Autumn 2017

The definitive guide of what to do and where to go with your children

Fang-tastic holiday courses for your little monsters this October Half-Term!

Choose from Multi-Sports, Football, Dance or Forest Schools at a venue near you.

See centre page for full details.

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From Halloween to Bonfire Night and Christmas, it is time to wrap up warm for family fun The new school year is now in full swing and the kids have settled back into their routines.

The October Half Term will be here before we know it though with Christmas following behind. There are always loads of events for families at this time of year.

We’ve pulled together some suggestions for family trips to the theatre, great days out and hints on where to find Santa for you so that you can get ahead of the game and plan your diary. Don’t forget there are always more ideas on line at raring2go.co.uk – don’t forget to click ‘Localise’!

Along with our usual guide to clubs and classes and party entertainment there are also some amazing competitions in this edition. Why not make yourself a cuppa and take a moment to pick out something for your family?

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Contents

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What’s On at the Theatre? ......................4

Clubs and Classes .......................................22

Santa’s Diary ...............................................16

Preschool ......................................................33

What’s On?.....................................................8

Top Tips for Fun in Brum ..........................20

Parties ...........................................................28

Competitions ...............................................34

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What’s On

at the Theatre?

Whether you are looking for a traditional family outing to the panto or just a really good family show there are so many options at our local theatres you’re going to be spoilt for choice! This is just a selection!

20 October – 12 November: Nativity! The Musical The Birmingham Repertory Theatre www.birmingham-rep.co.uk 24 – 25 October: Your Toys Warwick Arts Centre www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

24 – 26 October: The Girl and the Giraffe mac Birmingham www.macbirmingham.co.uk 24 – 26 October: Around the World in 80 Days Warwick Arts Centre www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

25 – 29 October: 64 Zoo Lane The Old Rep Theatre www.oldreptheatre.co.uk

26 – 27 October: Jack and the Beanstalk Warwick Arts Centre www.warwickartscentre.co.uk 15 -30 November: Me… mac Birmingham www.macbirmingham.co.uk

30 November – 30 December: Father Christmas mac Birmingham www.macbirmingham.co.uk 1 – 31 December: Snow Mouse Warwick Arts Centre www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

2 December: Comedy Club 4 Kids — Christmas Cracker The Birmingham Repertory Theatre www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

19 Dec - 28 Jan: Cinderella Birmingham Hippodrome www.birminghamhippodrome.com

20 – 24 December: Peter Pan - Christmas in Neverland Arena, Birmingham www.theticketfactory.com 20 – 30 December: Jack and the Beanstalk Stratford Artshouse www.stratfordartshouse.co.uk

26 December – 7 January: Stick Man Town Hall, Birmingham www.theticketfactory.com

30 NOVEMBER 2017 - 13 JANUARY 2018 Birmingham Repertory Theatre presents

20 November – 30 December: Alice in Wonderland The Old Rep Theatre www.oldreptheatre.co.uk

22 November – 13 January: Cinderella Belgrade Theatre, Coventry www.belgrade.co.uk

27 November – 4 February: A Christmas Carol Royal Shakespeare Theatre www.rsc.org.uk

29 November – 7 January: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Warwick Arts Centre www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

30 November – 13 January: The Hundred and One Dalmatians The Birmingham Repertory Theatre www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

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FAMILIES AUTUMN 17

HALF TERM

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Your Toys Tue 24 & Wed 25 Oct Ages 5 – 9

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Creative Week in the Mead Gallery Mon 23 - Fri 27 Oct

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0121 359 9444 oldreptheatre.co.uk

Family shows at The Old Rep

64 Zoo Lane Wed 25 - Sun 29 Oct

Alice in Wonderland Mon 20 Nov - Sat 30 Dec @TheOldRep 6

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PANTO TIPS

The uniquely British Christmas pantomime is a tradition for many families, but if you’ve never taken your youngsters to one before, here are some useful facts and tips to prepare them (and you!) for what to expect….

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October 2017

What’s on?

Until 29 October

West Midland Safari Park – Spooky Spectacular Full of family fun, spooky shows and a trick or treat trail, it is the perfect way to celebrate October and brighten up the spookiest of seasons. www.wmsp.co.uk

21 – 22 October

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens – National Apple Day Celebrate the quintessential English fruit. Make appley crafts, enjoy apple juice using the press and take home some recipes as well. www.shakespeare.org.uk

21 – 29 October

Hatton Adventure World – Pumpkin Week Hatton will once again be awash with ghosts, ghouls, cobwebs… and pumpkins! Pick your own pumpkin, brave our Terrifying Terror Maze and create a wonderful carving. Save up to £2.50 by booking online. www.hattonworld.com

21 – 29 October

Packwood House – Halloween Trail After being successfully banished from Packwood two years ago, the Wicked Warwickshire Witch has sneakily found her way back and is lurking down in the Welly Walk. Get your wellies on and head down there to follow the trail and help banish her again. Complete the trail successfully and there might just be a welldeserved prize at the end! So crunch through the fallen leaves, admire the autumnal colours in the trees and don't forget to sample a warm bowl of pumpkin soup or hot chocolate in the Garden Kitchen Cafe after you've finished your trail. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/packwood-house

21 – 29 October

Shakespeare Birthplace Properties – October half term fun Join the All Hallows Eve celebrations at Mary Arden’s Farm - Celebrate the feast of All Hallows and discover Tudor traditions whilst carving a pumpkin (small charge applies) - fancy dress encouraged! Watch the amazing Castle Small Theatre perform 'The Friendly Witch’ in the Great Barn on 23 October. On 25 October, bring your Shakespearian learning to life with the help of some curious creatures at the Zoolab Tudor Storytelling Workshop. Gather round the cauldron at Shakespeare’s Birthplace from 26 – 29

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October and brew your own potions that feature in Shakespeare’s plays with the help of the fantastical Mad Science team. At Shakespeare’s New Place, visitors can create their very own shadow puppet inspired by The Tempest and perform a scene from the play in our shadow theatre. www.shakespeare.org.uk

21 – 29 October

Baddesley Clinton – Halloween Trail Little ghosts and ghouls will be able to explore the gardens in search of clues and discover a whole host of spooky stories. Rumour has it that the trees are hiding something! Get your wellies on and have a wander around and find out what the trees want. We also have plenty of ghost stories to share in the house. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/baddesley-clinton

21 – 29 October

Kenilworth Castle – Terrible Tudors Little horrors will be scared silly by terrifying Tudor tales, and enjoy getting hands-on with creepy crafts and spectacularly spooky activities. A frightfully good time this half term. www.english-heritage.org.uk

21 – 29 October

Thinktank – Family Activities There are lots of family activities taking place over October half term and these are included in the price of admission including the family show ‘Science of Fright’ on weekdays. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank

21 – 29 October

Ryton Pools Country Park - Halloween Spooky Fun Trail Follow the trail around the park, complete your trail sheet and collect your prize - fun for all the family.

Collect your trail sheet from the Visitor Centre. Cost: £2.00 per trail sheet. www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk

21 – 29 October

Black Country Living Museum – Half Term Foul Foods Lead in lemon sherberts? Bricks in bread? The things Victorians did to their food was truly foul! Take on the role of the detective over half term and seperate tasty treats from foul foods and have a whole lorra loffs along the way! www.bclm.co.uk

21 – 29 October

All Things Wild – Halloween Howl Have a spooktastic time this Halloween with lots of fun planned. The amazing Dino Nights are returning so go and see the illuminated dinosaurs. www.allthingswild.co.uk

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PUMPKIN WEEK October 2017

21st - 29th

FREE Pumpkin for every child NEW Haunted House NEW Mys fying Halloween Show NEW Terrifying Terror Maze NEW Laser Combat Zombie Run (8+) Magic and Mayhem with Agnes the Witch Bewitching Trailer Ride Plus... all the usual Ha on favourite ac vi es

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October 2017

What’s on?

21 – 29 October

British Motor Museum – School holiday family fun Get creative! Come and draw, paint, stick and colour with art-based workshops running Monday to Friday.

Part of the ‘Fantastic for Families’ national art campaign, this October half term activity is sure to entertain the whole family. There are also two great family trails to enjoy! A new interactive 'Missing Plans' family trail, and the ‘Black Cat’ trail is back. www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

21 – 29 October

Stratford Butterfly Farm – Half Term Activities Get close to some of the amazing creatures that live at the Butterfly Farm with the popular ‘Meet the Minibeast’ handling sessions. Visitors will be able to hold a variety of stick insects, African land snails, giant millipedes and even Madagascan cockroaches! www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

21 – 29 October

Coventry Transport Museum – Brilliant Bloodhound Extravaganza Solve the Coding meets Mystery family trail. Various activities each day including Make a robotic arm and see it move, create electrifying images on your car with scratch art using crayons, use wire and pipe cleaners to prepare for the Land Speed record trial of Bloodhound by making your own racing car models, and who doesn’t like to break the rules and make a lot of noise in a museum? They are making a very noisy car that looks and can even sound like a horrible hound! www.transport-museum.com

best loved illustrators, Quentin Blake. Featuring a huge range of his witty characters from Roald Dahl’s books such as The Twits and Danny, the Champion of the World to The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams, this exhibition includes work never seen outside Blake’s studio before. www.comptonverney.org.uk

23 – 27 October

Lunt Roman Fort – Roman Pots Come inside the Granary and discover more about the original Roman pots on display. Have a go at making your own pot out of air drying clay to take home.

Booking is not required. Suitable for families and children 5 years and over. www.luntromanfort.org

23 – 27 October

Avoncroft Museum – Half Term Halloween Creep down to Avoncroft this half term for spooktacular fun! Get into your spookiest costume and fly down to create creepy crafts, carve pumpkins and make your own witch or wizards broomstick! Complete your scary outfit by getting your face painted too!

Brave the Halloween trail around the extra spooky museum grounds – do you have what it takes to find all the clues? Mwahahaha! www.avoncroft.org.uk

21 – 29 October

Ironbridge – Halloween Tales and Horrible Trails Spend October half-term discovering the gruesome side of Ironbridge. Hear stories of Halloween superstitions and traditions at Blists Hill Victorian Town. Make a little monster at Enginuity. Tubeline a tile with a design of a ghost, ghoul or witch at Jackfield Tile Museum (daily excl 22 Oct). Have a go at ceramic painting (daily) and clay-modelling (Tues-Thurs) at Coalport China Museum. Activities vary from day to day and some carry additional charges. www.ironbridge.co.uk

21 October – 17 December

Compton Verney – Quentin Blake: Inside Stories Enjoy the wonderful creations of one of the world’s

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Halloween takeover at

Birmingham Museums

From family fun to spooky visits to some of the city’s most haunted places, visitors to Birmingham Museums will be in for a treat (and trick) this half term – here are some of the highlights.

Monster Party at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Parents can bring their little mummies, witches and vampires along to a free spooktacular Monster Party at Waterhall on 25th Oct (2pm – 4pm). There will be music, dancing and ghoulish games! There will be lots of Halloween fun throughout the week including gruesome object handling and a spooky portrait studio.

Spooky Science Night at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum Prepare for an evening full of tricks and treats as Thinktank opens its

doors after hours for a Spooky Science Night (28th Oct, 6 – 9pm, charges apply). Children can get dressed as their favourite creature and take part in eerie experiments, a science of fright show and enter the planetarium to experience the wonder of optical illusions.

Hair-raising Heritage Sites

Visit the Birmingham Museums’ Heritage Sites for hairraising fun. See Aston Hall transformed into a haunted mansion (27th – 29th Oct) for Aston Hall’oween, watch your pumpkins float across the Mill Pond at twilight at Sarehole Mill with a complimentary hot chocolate to keep you and your little ones warm (27th– 29th Oct) or learn all about the great plague at Blakesley Hall, and find out about all the medicines the doctor would have used to treat those who were struck down. There will be special themed trails, quizzes and fascinating facts. (24th – 27th Oct – half price entry, 28th & 29th standard admission prices apply).

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Oct - Dec 2017

What’s on?

23 – 28 October

Herbert Museum and Art Gallery – Picasso Printing and Pottery Painting Drop in sessions daily for ages 3+ to try different printing techniques and create a masterpiece. On 23 October, over 7’s can learn how to create colourful prints and patterns by hand on ceramic. Design your own abstract plate inspired by the Picasso exhibition and see how to transform an 8 inch ceramic plate into a work of art! www.theherbert.org

25 – 28 October

Black Country Living Museum – Halloween Nights Get ready for a frightfully good evening of entertainment at our Halloween Nights! Prepare for a spooktacular evening of street performers, firejugglers, magicians, tricks and treats. See street entertainers bring Halloween to life as you explore an eerie atmosphere of Halloween fun! Bring the whole family along including the kids treat bags for a sweet surprise as you 'Trick or Treat' around the Museum’s houses and shops. Pre-book only event. www.bclm.co.uk

27 – 29 October

Aston Hall – Aston Hall’oween Frighteningly good fun for families! See the Hall transformed into a haunted mansion. Meet the wise woman and her familiar. Find out about her weird cures and check out the pop up still room! Watch a witch trial take place and judge for yourself whether the accused is guilty of witchcraft! Encounter creepy sounds and even creepier characters as you explore one of Birmingham's most haunted buildings with a Ghost Hunter Trail! www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/aston

28 – 29 October & 4 - 5 November

Compton Verney – In-light II A spectacular and contemporary ‘son et lumière’ by light artist Luxmuralis. This will be a popular event and advanced booking is strongly recommended. Please note that the galleries and exhibition spaces will be closed. www.comptonverney.org.uk

3 – 5 November

King James I Festival, Warwick To commemorate the 400 year anniversary of the visit to Warwick by King James I, the town attractions have

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teamed up to produce a series of events to celebrate the occasion. A whole range of family events and activities at Market Hall Museum, Warwick Castle and Warwick Racecourse. Check the website for detailed events listings and costs. www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk/warwick-kingjames-i-festival/

4 – 5 November

Blakesley Hall – The Gunpowder Treason A weekend dedicated to the Gunpowder Plot, including a 35 minute family play delivered by re-enactors, 'Sir Robert Cecil's Men'. Special 'Find the Guys' trail when the scarecrows return to Blakesley Hall as the notorious conspirators. Plus a quiz and lots of fantastic facts about the Gunpowder Plot. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/blakesley

16 – 19 November

NEC Birmingham – The Festive Gift Fair Making Christmas Magical! Four amazing days of Festive shopping and fun at the NEC in Birmingham! www.festivegiftfair.co.uk

25 November – 7 January

Ryton Pools Country Park - Naughty Elves and T Rex Festive Fun Trail T’was the month before Christmas when all through the park, not a creature was stirring….except for the VERY naughty Elves and the cheeky T Rex! Collect your trail sheet from the Visitor Centre. Cost: £2.00 per trail sheet. www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk

30 November – 10 December

Mell Square – Christmas Market Christmas would not be the same without a visit to a Christmas market, with hot dogs, mulled wine, handmade jewellery, luxury gifts, decorations and much more. Browse the distinctive wooden chalets for some seasonal treats and festive gifts. www.solihull.gov.uk

15 - 23 December

Kenilworth Castle – Enchanted Christmas Explore the grounds of Kenilworth Castle after dark as it opens up a winter fairy-tale of light, colour and sound. Strings of lanterns laced through the boughs of trees and fairy lights twinkling behind leaves will lead you along an enchanting garden trail into a magical wonderland. And the experience doesn't end when the trail does. Emerging into the scene of a traditional fairground, you'll find a carousel and swing boats to carry you back to times gone by. There will be plenty to enjoy besides - from mince pies and mulled wine, to Christmas shopping at our heritage-inspired stalls.

4:30 – 9pm. www.english-heritage.org.uk

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Santa’s Diary

We’ve been lucky enough to get a list of where you will be able to track down Santa in the run up to Christmas this year. Get your lists and letters written and be sure to get your requests in plenty of time before the big day. These are just a few of the places that he is planning to visit locally this year – check out our on-line feature for even more dates and locations.

Weekends from 11 November and 25 November – 24 December Daily

West Midland Safari Park – Santa Safari A magical festive day out for all the family combining a 4 mile self-drive Safari and a visit to Santa to make a truly memorable experience. www.wmsp.co.uk

18 November – 24 December

Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull Seeing is believing this Christmas at Touchwood so visit Santa in his grotto. Online booking available. www.touchwoodsolihull.co.uk

Weekends 25 November – 24 December plus 18 – 22 December

Hatton Adventure World – Christmas Father Christmas returns to Hatton again this year for a festive programme bigger, better and more magical than ever. www.hattonworld.com

Various Dates 25 November – 24 December

Black Country Living Museum – Santa Hunts Children and adults alike can join the fun-filled search for him alongside the Museum’s festive costumed guides for an unforgettable Christmas experience.

Meeting a series of characters along the way, children can solve magical clues, sprinkle dust on reindeer shoes and even send letters up the chimney to Santa’s workshop. When Santa’s hideout has been found, we're sure he'll have received the childrens' letters and will have a surprise gift waiting! Advance booking only. www.bclm.co.uk

Various Dates 25 November – 18 December

Upton House – Christmas Trail Join in with our family trail, for all the girls and

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boys who've been good this year. Finish by visiting Upton's own 1920s department store room where you'll meet Father Christmas and receive a special present! The house will be specially decorated with 1920s style decorations. House admission required, timed tickets operate daily, places are limited. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

2 & 9 December

Compton Verney - Meet Santa and his Reindeer Father Christmas will be taking time out of his busy schedule to enjoy a couple of days out at Compton Verney. 10.30am – 3.30pm www.comptonverney.org.uk

Various dates 2 – 24 December

Severn Valley Railway – Santa Steam Specials Travel by steam train from Kidderminster to Arley where the children, and the grown-ups, will have the thrill of meeting Father Christmas in his grotto. A present for fare-paying children completes the experience, before your steam train arrives to take you back to Kidderminster. www.svr.co.uk

3 December

Brueton Park – Christmas in the park Father Christmas is making a special appearance in the park so come and visit him in his grotto to receive a small gift! There is a festive treasure trail and other entertainment for you to enjoy, including a Christmas craft activity at the Parkridge Centre. Entrance costs £3.00 per child. Reduce your queuing time by booking a time slot in advance via the Solihull Connect Contact Centre on 0121 704 8000. With Carols in the Park taking place from 1.00pm, visitors of all ages can get into the festive spirit! Join our brass band and choir for some seasonal good cheer. www.solihull.gov.uk

9 – 10 December

Kenilworth Castle – Christmas at the Castle Enjoy crafts and storytelling and for all those who have been good this year, come and meet our very special guest in his grotto. www.english-heritage.org.uk

9 – 10 and 16 – 17 December

Blists Hill Victorian Town – Victorian Christmas Make sure this Christmas is extra special and visit Blists Hill Victorian Town with your friends and family to experience the best traditional Christmas atmosphere. Revel in traditional celebrations and entertainment, 1800s style and meet Father Christmas in his Grotto! www.ironbridge.co.uk

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Saturday 21 – Saturday 28 October Engineering, science, art, history and more this half term.

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Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES

From

n Receptio to Year 6*

OCTOBER HALF TERM HOLIDAYS

2017

MON 2 rd 3 OCT 20 17

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FRI 27 017 OCT 2

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS 2017 We are also taking bookings for the Christmas Holidays.

Please check the website for more details.

MULTI-SPORTS

FOOTBALL

DANCE

FOREST SCHOOLS

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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Telephone: 01926 496 406 *To meet Ofsted regulations, Reception aged children aged under 5 at the time of the course may only book half day courses (up to 4 hours max each day).

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Multi-Sports A fun mix of sports and games, including: Handball, Hockey, Tag & Tail Games, Cricket, Rounders, Netball…and much more!

Football

MULTISPORTS

Full Wrap Around Prices

NOW RUNNING

9.30am to 3.30pm

8.30am to 5.00pm

5 DAYS AT SOUTHAM

1 DAY £12 2 DAY £24 3 DAY £36 4 DAY £44 5 DAY £50

1 DAY £18 2 DAY £36 3 DAY £54 4 DAY £68 5 DAY £80

Course Prices

All prices are per child and valid during the same week.

WE ACCEPT CHILDCARE VOUCHERS!

Forest Schools 9.30am to 3.00pm

7-13

years

1 DAY £15 2 DAYS £30 3 DAYS £45

OUR 12-14 YEAR OLD COURSE RETURNS!

EXTEND THE FUN

VENUE WARWICK STRATFORD MEON VALE SOUTHAM

Dance Children have the chance to learn especially choreographed routines, including popular songs from musicals, pop stars and films.

Please note: Our hugely popular Dance Show now takes place on a THURSDAY afternoon each week.

Forest Schools

Following its successful launch during the summer holidays, our exciting course aimed at Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils returns for the October Half-Term. Running Monday to Friday at Straford School, it’s still amazing value at only £15 per day.

For full details check out the Onside Coaching website.

Early Drop off from 8.30am £3 per Session Late Pick up until 5.00pm £3 per Session

After enjoying a range of skill drills in the morning, children can look forward to small sided games and tournaments at the end of the day.

EARLY

–

LATE

Children can enjoy a range of outdoor games and challenges each day. Plus, every afternoon the children will experience a different bushcraft skill: Tuesday: Shelter building Wednesday: Orienteering Thursday: Campfire lighting and marshmallow toasting!

Venues: WARWICK Aylesford School, Tapping Way, Warwick CV34 6XR

STRATFORD Stratford upon Avon School, Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9DH

MEON VALE Bailey Avenue, Meon Vale, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8QR

SOUTHAM Southam College, Welsh Road West, Southam CV47 0JW

LEEK WOOTTON The Warwickshire, Leek Wootton, Warwick CV35 7QT

Book online at www.onsidecoaching.co.uk ).

www.raring2go.co.uk

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Raring2go! THINGS TO DO

There is always lots of family fun to be had near home but, if you fa

1. Take a Tour of Birmingham REP

Explore the rarely seen backstage areas of the theatre this halfterm as The REP invites you to be an audience member, set builder, prosthetics maker or even an Assistant Stage Manager!

Learn all about how productions are brought to life on stage; discover wondrous wigs, marvellous masks and an amazing array of costumes in the Wardrobe Department. Pick up one of the free quiz sheets and see how many fascinating things you and your children can spot backstage; try your hand at being an usher by showing your family to their seats or delve into the dressing up box and take your place on stage to show off your acting skills!

The tours have been created especially for families and last approximately 90 minutes.

Tickets from £5.10 per person. Tours take place throughout the year but why not book a place on the next one on 26th October?

WWW.BIRMINGHAM-REP.CO.UK

6. Festive fun

2. Lights, Camera Action at BBC Birmingham in the Mailbox

In the Public Space at BBC Birmingham on Level 7 of the Mailbox, you can try presenting the news or weather, watch presenters live on air, have a photo taken with the TARDIS or a Dalek, and take a touchscreen tour of the radio studio where The Archers is recorded. On a recent visit, our children enjoyed trying out the virtual reality headsets!

There’s an option to take a 90 minute tour of studios, but you’re advised to book in advance and age restrictions apply. Whilst there is a fee for the organised tour, it’s free to wander around the Public Space.

The Public Space is open seven days a week - Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.30pm, Sundays 11am to 5pm. There’s no need to book, you can just turn up.

WWW.BBC.CO.UK/SHOWSANDTOURS/TOURS/ BIRMINGHAM

With the Christmas festive period fast approaching it won’t be long before we see the return of the Frankfurt Christmas Market and Christmas Craft Fair in the city centre on 16 November. This is always a great opportunity to enjoy a bit of family time – take a look around the stalls for a few Christmas presents, choose a couple of new additions to your Christmas decorations for this year and join in with the activities on offer. Why not tag this on to a visit to the theatre or another one of the great places to visit in the city to complete a really super day out?

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Raring2go! THINGS TO DO

ou fancy venturing further afield, how about a day out in the city?

4. Get Inspired at Thinktank

Thinktank is Birmingham’s award-winning science museum housed at Millennium Point. This exciting attraction offers ten galleries of historical artefacts, modern interactive displays and fantastic futuristic facts. Children will love exploring the Science Garden and the huge mechanical structures which include a square wheeled wagon and a human hamster wheel.

Whilst there is a fee to enter the main museum, entry to the discovery space outside the museum is free each day between 3pm and 5pm. See page 11 for more information about the events planned for Half Term.

WWW.BIRMINGHAMMUSEUMS.ORG

5.Explore Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Entry to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is free so take advantage and spend a little time exploring with the kids. Pick up a free family trail from the Vestibule Desk and get more out of your visit. There are special seasonal trails during the school holidays to look out for. You could also borrow one of the Staffordshire Hoard activity packs from the Vestibule desk and explore the Staffordshire Hoard with a storybook, jigsaw and other interactive activities (small deposit required).

Check out their website for a variety of drop-in family activities throughout the weekends and Birmingham school holidays. Breastfeeding is welcomed in the Edwardian Tearooms which offers a varied children’s menu and highchairs.

6. MAC centre and Cannon Hill Park

The MAC centre, based in the grounds of bustling Cannon Hill Park, is a cultural hub which regularly houses exhibitions, shows films, theatre and runs workshops (including children’s activities for all ages). Refreshments are available in the Bridges café on site. Mums are welcome to breast feed anywhere in the MAC which is good to hear. The park itself is a huge open space, with playgrounds and pedalos to enjoy too.

Pop next door to Birmingham’s Wildlife Conservation Park. It’s an inexpensive urban zoo - home to a wide range of animals including meerkats, lemurs and otters, the centre also has a wide collection of endangered reptiles; playing an important role in international breeding programmes for them.

WWW.BIRMINGHAM.GOV.UK

WWW.BIRMINGHAMMUSEUMS.ORG.UK/BMAG

www.raring2go.co.uk

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Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES

Clubs & Classes Aspire Sports

Aspire Active Camps provide sports and activity childcare during every school holiday at venues throughout the Midlands. Our school holiday activities are Ofsted registered and offer you and your child a safe, fun, flexible and affordable childcare solution. We have a range of activities on at each venue such as Multi Sports, Football, Gym Beatz, Dance & Stage Beatz, Hockey and more.

Tel: 0121 663 1426 www.aspire-sports.co.uk

Go4Goals

Weekly football classes for ages 2 to year 6 at Kingsley School playing fields, Stratford High School, and Warwick Gates Community Sports Hall. Holiday football camps also available.

Tel: Jason on 07747 562469 Email: jason@go4goals.co.uk www.go4goals.co.uk

Guitar Lessons

Learn the guitar or take your playing to another level with an experienced, qualified tutor. All ages, abilities and music styles welcome. Evening, weekend and daytime lessons. Enhanced CRB checked.

Tel: Angelo Berté BA (Hons) PGCE on 01926 490579 or 07731 640281 www.angeloberte.co.uk

A level. Enhanced CRB checked.

Tel: Angelo Berté BA (Hons) PGCE on 01926 490579 or 07731 640281 www.angeloberte.co.uk

Stagecoach

Dance, drama and singing for 4 – 16 year olds.

Helping to develop confidence, physical awareness, communication and articulation – educational and lots of fun! Sibling discount available.

Tel: Kenilworth: 07450 220280 or Leamington Spa: 07976 608574 www.stagecoach.co.uk/kenilworth www.stagecoach.co.uk/leamington

Swimming lessons from Everyone Active

Lessons available across the region for children as young as 4. You can join any time. www.everyoneactive.com

Tap 'n' Groove

Urban, Tap, Creative and Street for Boyz and Gals aged 3-16. Classes in Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick.

Tel: Mary on 07966 168043 Email: marylgrigg@yahoo.co.uk www.tapngroove.co.uk

SATURDAYS

LoveBallet Dance Company

We offer a wide range of dance genres so there really is something for everyone! Classes all across Warwickshire including at our own purpose built dance studios.

Tel: Claire on 07774 518949 www.loveballet.co.uk www.facebook.com/loveballet

Onside Coaching

Multi sport, football, dance and forest school holiday camps available in every school holidays at locations across Warwickshire. See ad on centre pages for more details then book your place online. Saturday morning dance and football academies at Meon Vale Leisure Centre.

Tel: 01926 496 406 Email: info@onsidecoaching.co.uk www.onsidecoaching.co.uk

Maths Tuition

Offered by an experienced and qualified tutor, able to teach Mathematics from Key Stage 2 up to & including

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North Leamington School 9am -9.40am Age 2-3½ and age 3½-4½ (preschool)

HOLIDAY FOOTBALL AND MULTI-SPORTS CAMPS

24th, 25th and 26th October £15.00 a day or £40.00 for all 3 days Siblings half price 9.00am to 4.00pm Early drop 8.30am - £1.00 VENUE - Kingsley School Playing Fields, Sandy Lane, Leamington Spa, CV32 6RD REFER A FRIEND AND RECEIVE £5.00 OFF

2

Kingsley School Playing Fields 10am -11am Reception to Yr6 Stratford High School 08.50-09.30am Age 2-4 10.00-11.00am Reception -Yr6

MONDAYS Warwick Gates Community Sports Hall 5.15pm -6.15pm Reception to Year 5

THURSDAYS Kingsley School Playing Fields 5.30pm -6.30pm Reception to Year 6

• Pre-School football • Football Parties • Football & Multi Sports Camps • Holiday Clubs & Activities • Weekly sessions • 121 Specialised Caching

www.go4goals.co.uk jason@go4goals.co.uk Mob 07747 562469

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Let your child grow as a Person and a Performer

LoveBallet Dance Company offers something for everyone, we are a well established dance school and teach across Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. We teach all ages from our Baby Ballet and Mini Movers (pre school classes from 18 months to Adult Ballet, Tap and Zumba (including Over 50s Adult Classes too). We offer examinations across all genres which are held twice a year and various performance opportunities too, including performing at the Royal Albert Hall in London and our large Charity Dance Show, which in 2018 will be Peter Pan.

"Both my girls have danced with LoveBallet since they were 5 years - they love & are lucky to have LoveBallet & dance in their lives. This Dance Company comes with my highest recommendation"

We offer a free trial if you would like to come along and try one of our classes, we would love to welcome you into our Dance Family.

Please visit www.loveballet.co.uk for full information.

‘The love for dance gets deep into your soul and creates memories for life’

TAP ‘N’ GROOVE CHILDREN’S DANCE WORKSHOPS:

Dance Classes

# Cawston

Mondays and Fridays

# Southam

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

# Ballet # Gymnastics # Street Dance # Tap # Funky # Ballroom & Latin # Modern Jazz # Zumba # Musical Theatre # Mini Movers # Acting & Performance

# Leamington Fridays

# Shrewley clas lt ses

Adu

Sundays

too!

# Barford Saturdays

Call Claire 07774 518949 Claire@loveballet.co.uk www.loveballet.co.uk

CREATIVE, CONTEMPORARY, HIP HOP, JAZZ AND TAP DANCE: WITH TEACHING DANCE ARTIST MARY GRIGG MA & GUEST CHOREOGRAPHERS

WARWICK, STRATFORD AND LEAMINGTON SPA. WWW.TAPNGROOVE.CO.UK MARY@TAPNGROOVE.CO.UK

07966 168043 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/TAPNGROOVE TWITTER: @TAPNGROOVE

www.raring2go.co.uk

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Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES

BE GOOD AT BEING YOURSELF

ASK ABOUT OUR TWO WEEK TRIAL

Unlock your child’s potential with Stagecoach Performing Arts Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year olds, where students learn to embrace life with creativity and courage

LEAMINGTON SPA AND WARWICK 07976 608574 leamingtonspa@stagecoach.co.uk stagecoach.co.uk/leamingtonspa KENILWORTH 07450 220280 kenilworth@stagecoach.co.uk stagecoach.co.uk/kenilworth

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Stagecoach Performing Arts Schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals.

Stagecoach is a registered trademark of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Ltd.

Find out more today:

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Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES

Guitar Lessons

Interested in learning the Guitar?

Want to take your playing to another level?

Now you can with an experienced and qualified tutor

Mathematics Tuition

All ages welcome Theory, practical & ear training Exams offered in electric, bass & classical guitar Evening, weekend & daytime lessons All abilities and music styles catered for Learn in your own home

offered by an experienced and qualified tutor, able to teach Mathematics from Key Stage 2 up to & including A level

• Structured learning • Preparation for Entrance Exams • Thorough knowledge of Exam Boards • 100% pass rate • Mathematics for adults too making a career change or returning to education • Learn in the comfort of your own home • Enhanced DBS check

Please contact Angelo Berté BA (Hons) PGCE 01926 490579 or 07731 640281 angeloberte@hotmail.co.uk

For an informal discussion please contact Angelo Berté BA (Hons) PGCE angeloberte@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01926 490579 Mob: 07731 640281

www.angeloberte.co.uk Member of Registry of Guitar Tutors Enhanced DBS checked

Action-packed childcare this

October Half Term

Ofsted registered EY476056

North Leamington School Leamington Spa CV32 6RD

23rd - 27th October Join us for our Christmas camp

2nd - 4th January Offer ends 5pm Wednesday 18th October

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We accept childcare vouchers

15% OFF ODE WITH CCT W R2GO

For more info visit aspire-sports.co.uk or call 01926 298 178 www.raring2go.co.uk

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Raring2go! BOOK REVIEWS

Superpowers and Super comics

Comics and graphic novels of all sorts are extremely important to our culture and storytelling. People are often a little snooty about the value of comics and comic book art for children. Far from being a poor-relation to ‘proper books’, comics are a wonderful art form in their own right. Comic books seem to have inspired many of today’s greatest writers, often making a far greater impression than studying the classics at school. Even a child who has read Dickens and Austen will be missing out if they aren’t also introduced to illustrated tales of superpowers and of great battles between good and evil.

Superpowerless

By Chris Priestley Hot Key Books £7.99

Superpowerless is one of the most original and extraordinary Young Adult novels we’ve read in a long time. It is dark and powerful.

We follow the life of David, a teenager, still grieving the sudden loss of his father while simultaneously negotiating adolescence.

He takes refuge is his dad’s collection of comics, and his own ‘otherlife’ as the superhero who is determined to save a man from drowning in a sinking car. Chris Priestley’s own illustrations add layers and shadows to the narrative, linking it directly to the comic books to which his character, David clings. When seen through his own mind, David is not the morose, repressed and annoying teenager that the world sees. He is more complex and far more powerful than that. As a portrait of a teenage mind, Superpowerless hits you hard – for an adult it makes uncomfortable reading, but is illuminating and undeniably brilliant. To the teenagers we’ve sold this book to it is fascinating, and something of a relief. We have come to ridicule and insult teenagers for their shift to introspection and their rebellious criticism of the adult world. But in doing so we lose sight of the sheer power that drives teenage thought. Teenagers don’t think that they are ridiculous. To the middle-aged woman who is writing these reviews (and probably to the ones who are reading it), middle-aged men are far more ridiculous than teenage boys.

Kid Normal

By Greg James and Chris Smith Bloomsbury £6.99

When Murph Cooper rocks up to his new school several weeks into the beginning of term, he can't help but feel a bit out of his depth. It's not because he's worried about where to sit, and making friends, and fitting in, or not knowing where the loos are. It's because his mum has enrolled him at a school for superheroes by mistake. Unlike his fellow students, who can all control the weather or fly or conjure tiny horses from thin air, Murph has no special abilities whatsoever. But just because you don't have superpowers, it doesn't mean you can't save the day. Let's hope Murph realises that, and quick - because not far away is a great big bad guy who is half man and half wasp, and his mind is buzzing with evil plans. Never underestimate the power of one small but determined person! A fun book, brought to life by splendid and energetic illustrations.

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Tamsin and the Deep

By Neill Cameron and Kate Brown The Phoenix £9.99

Tamsin and the Deep is a mystically-charged adventure that began life as a weekly comic strip in The Phoenix. When Tamsin unwisely goes into the water out of spite to her big brother Morgan who is ignoring her, she is unaware of the danger lurking in the sea caves deep below. Drawing on the original and disturbing fairy tales of The Little Mermaid and the shape-shifting sirens of European mythology, the story becomes one of old magic and forgotten family curses – a curse that has something to do with their father. Tamsin is haunted by vivid dreams of trying to escape an evil water spirit and a painful sense of foreboding that any contact with the sea at all will hold grave danger for her brother. Kate Brown’s illustrations capture the drama unfolding; and offer a real sense of the unease and fear. For kids who have not yet learned to love comics, this is a great starting point!

The Knight Who Took All Day

By James Mayhew Graffeg £6.99

This is something for much younger readers, from the wonderful James Mayhew whose Ella Bella Ballerina and Katie at the National Gallery books are so loved by kids and adults alike. This is a new adventure, set in a faraway land. Although this knight is trying very hard to be a story-book hero, he is foolish. He longs to impress the golden-haired princess with his extraordinary talents. When a terrible firebreathing dragon arrives and threatens to destroy the kingdom, the knight begins to prepare for battle. But will he be ready in time? Unfortunately, this is The Knight Who Took All Day, and what ensues is an hilarious cautionary tale about the dangers of showing off. James Mayhew’s ability to combine storytelling flair and gorgeous illustration creates something supernaturally wonderful.

Maus

Art Spiegelman Penguin £16.99

Maus tells the story of Vladek Spiegelman, a Jewish survivor of Hitler's Europe. Maus is remarkable, accessible and a very important book. Presenting the story as a comic, in which the Nazis are cats and the Jews mice, shocks us out of any sense of familiarity and draws us closer to the bleak heart of the Holocaust. It achieves more power in this form than words alone could manage – particularly for a young audience who now have little direct connection to the events of either World War. Maus was first published as a serialised comic strip from 1980 onwards, after its author, Art Spiegelman, interviewed his father about his experiences during WWII. It was a real game-changer as far as comic books go. After Maus was published, comic books could be about anything. Maus will give older children and young adults a crucial lesson about humanity’s ability to be drawn to the dark side.

Book reviews are written for Raring2go! by Tamsin Rosewell of Kenilworth Books, Talisman Square, Kenilworth CV8 1JB

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EVIEW WIN

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Swallows and Amazons Arthur Ransome

This book starts off with the Walker family going on holiday to the Lake District. There is a big lake near the place where John, Susan, Titty and Roger and staying and there is a boat in the boat house that is called “Swallow”. Then they met two girls called Nancy and Peggy who have a boat called “Amazon”. Nancy, Peggy, John, Susan, Titty and Roger all have really exciting adventures together. I really enjoyed this book and would give it 10 out of 10.

Raring2go! BOOK REVIEWS

“A good bookshop shows you the books that you never knew you wanted”

Fantastic range of books Educational, fun games and puzzles Welcoming Children’s Corner Book ordering service Book tokens sold and accepted

Arthur Ransome has written lots of good books so please read them all!!

By Kai Sugisaka

Thank you Kai! If you have enjoyed a book and think other children would too, why not share it with them?

Email in no more than 100 words to nicola.maile@raring2go.co.uk and if you are lucky enough to have it published in a future edition of Raring2go! you’ll receive a £5 voucher to spend in Kenilworth Books.

12 Talisman Square, Kenilworth CV8 1JB Phone: 01926 855784 www.kenilworthbooks.co.uk facebook.com/KenilworthBooks @KenilworthBook

WHY FOSTER A TEENAGER? "Joe used to feel worthless."

"Now he's a confident young man."

Make a difference to a young person's life and earn up to £28,000 warwickshire.gov.uk/fostering Tel: 0800 4081556

www.raring2go.co.uk

Text ‘CHILD’ to 62266

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Raring2go! PARTIES

Party Places Create-Build-Learn

Do your children love creating with LEGO®? We offer fantastic, engaging parties and events for 5 yrs +.

Great for both boys & girls. Watch your children use their imaginations to build weird robots, amazing aliens and race their cars creations down bespoke ramps or build a fantastic LEGO® Friends movie scene. LEGO® Pokemon themes available!

Tel: 07758 752333 www.create-build-learn.co.uk

Glo-Ball Parties

When the lights go down, the fun starts! Choose from Glo-Games, Glo-Disco, Glo-Sports or Glo-Parties.

Tel: 07450 672 928 www.glo-ball.co.uk

Go4Goals Football

We do all we can to make your birthday the best day possible. The party includes playing time, competitions, shoot-outs and mini tournaments. We can come to your venue or organise one for you; indoors or outdoors. A fully qualified FA coach will be in charge of the session and will make it the best experience possible. Packages include Champions League and UEFA Cup. Tel: Jason on 07747 562469 www.go4goals.co.uk

Go Kart Party

Go Karting fun for ages 4-10! Indoor or outdoor, this fun and safe experience is ideal for a stylish cool and different children’s party.

Tel: 07905 631 098 www.go-kartpartywarwickshire.co.uk Email: am@go-kartparty.co.uk

Hatton Adventure World

Children’s parties are now even more fun at Hatton Adventure World with entrance to Superslide Mania and all its soft play included as part of the party

Are you looking for ideas for a party?

There are lots of options here or look on line at raring2go.co.uk and click “Localise Me” for even more!

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Henley Chocolates

Chocolate making parties suitable for children of all ages from 7 upwards (younger siblings from age 3 may attend with an adult assistant). Your party will be hosted by a dedicated chocolatier and consist of one or two chocolate making activities, a chocolate flavour game and other chocolate themed activities.

Tel: 01564 794718 Email: info@henleychocolates.co.uk www. www.henleychocolates.co.uk

package. With invitations, a party room, hot or cold buffet, party box and balloon; we organise it all while the kids just have fun! We host innovative and exciting laser combat parties for over 8’s.

Tel: 01926 843411 www.hattonworld.com

Love Ballet

Our professional dance teachers will create a party they will remember forever, choose your own party theme and we will do the rest. We can choreograph a dance unique for your party to your own choice of song, appropriate for the age attending. We will then mix in lots of themed games and traditional party games alongside the dance routine to create a magical fun filled party.

Tel: 07774 518949 www.loveballet.co.uk

Onside Coaching

Let us take the pressure that children’s birthday parties can bring! Choose a theme: Multi Sports, Football or Dance. Choose a venue – and leave the rest to us.

Tel: 01926 496 406 www.onsidecoaching.co.uk

Stagecoach Parties

Whether they want to be fairies, princesses, pirates or detectives, there's a Stagecoach Party for everyone.

Tel: Jacqui: 01789 263 464/ 07976 608574 www.stagecoach.co.uk/leamingtonspa

West Midland Safari Park

This exciting party package includes admission to the Safari Park, a children’s birthday meal in Explorers Family Restaurant, and the birthday child can be the Star of the Sea Lion Show!

Tel: 01299 402114 www.wmsp.co.uk

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FUN TS!

R A T S

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR YOUR CHILD’S PARTY ?

Go-Kart Party is the latest PARTY FUN for children aged 4-10 • Indoors or Outdoors we come to you!

• Shows Fairs & Promotional Work • Birthday Parties Great offers • After School Clubs available at • Fundraisers some

venues!

Party Venues across the area

Call: 01993 841337 info@go-kartpartywarwickshire.co.uk www.go-kartpartywarwickshire.co.uk

“A wonderful time for the kids” Kim from Rugby

GLO-GAMES GLO-DISCO GLO-SPORTS GLO-PARTIES TO BOOK OR FOR MORE INFO:

07450 672 928 or email: info@glo-ball.co.uk

GLOW AND PLAY! www.glo-ball.co.uk www.raring2go.co.uk

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Raring2go! EDUCATION

Independent boys’ school (7-11 years) For details and a prospectus please contact: 01926 776414 enquiries@warwickschool.org www.warwickschool.org 30

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Raring2go! EDUCATION

Autumn 2017 King’s High School Year 7 Scholarships and Bursaries are available.

Contact: registrar@kingshighwarwick.co.uk An independent school for girls aged 11-18

Warwick Prep School At Work Tuesday 7 November 1.30 – 3.00pm An independent school for boys aged 3-7 and girls aged 3-11

01926 494485 www.kingshighwarwick.co.uk

01926 491545 www.warwickprep.com

Warwick Independent Schools Foundation

www.raring2go.co.uk

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Raring2go! PRE-SCHOOL Tel: Claire on 01789 720289 www.monkeymusic.co.uk

Pre-school

Stagecoach Mini Stages

Go4Goals

Weekly football classes for ages 2 to 4 at Kingsley Playing Fields and Stratford High School on Saturdays.

Also Street Dance for ages 3 -11.

Tel: Jason on 07747 562469 Email: jason@go4goals.co.uk www.go4goals.co.uk

LoveBallet Dance Company

We have some lovely classes for little ones, including Baby Ballet & Mini Movers (from 18 months upwards) and lots on offer for those PreSchoolers aged 3 yrs upwards to include Ballet, Tap, Funky Dance, Musical Theatre & Gymnastics. Lessons offered all across the Warwickshire area including at our own purpose built dance studios. Get in touch to book your free trial.

Tel: Claire on 07774 518949 www.facebook.com/loveballet www.loveballet.co.uk

Monkey Music

Weekly music classes including Rock ‘n’ Roll and Ding Dong in Stratford, Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth for children from 3mths – 4 years.

Drama, singing and movement for children aged 2 to 4 and their parents. Helping to develop confidence, physical awareness, communication and articulation as well as being educational and lots of fun.

Tel: Jacqui on 01789 263464 www.stagecoach.co.uk/leamingtonspa www.stagecoach.co.uk/warwick and www.stagecoach.co.uk/kenilworth

Story Stomp & Rhyme Time

Stories, rhymes & songs for preschoolers at Warwickshire libraries. Events held at most libraries every fortnight. Find your nearest one and pop along – no need to book and it’s FREE! www.warwickshire.gov.uk

Tap 'n' Groove Children's Dance Workshop

Urban, Tap, Creative and Street for Boyz and Gals aged from 3 upwards. Classes in Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwck.

Tel: Mary on 07966 168043 Email: marylgrigg@yahoo.co.uk www.tapngroove.co.uk

Awarded “Outstanding” ISI - 2015

Open Morning Early Years & KS1 Children aged 3-7 years Saturday 30 September 2017 10am-12 noon Independent co-educational day school for children aged 3-11 years

For further information, or to book a tour with the Headmaster, please call 01789 293795 or email of ce@croftschool.co.uk

www.croftschool.co.uk Alveston Hill, Loxley Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 7RL

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Raring2go! COMPETITIONS

Competition Winners British Motor Museum:

Birmingham REP, Nativity: Lottie (6), Leamington

Liz Aldridge

RSC, A Christmas Carol:

Stratford Butterfly Farm:

Emily (11) and Abby (8), Warwick

Frankie (10), Temple Grafton Primary

COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Enter the competitions online at www.raring2go.co.uk/south-warwickshire/competitions or by email to nicola.maile@raring2go.co.uk. Please include all the information requested so we can contact you easily if you are the lucky winner: please include you and your parents’ name, address, telephone number, email address, and where you received your copy of Raring2go! Closing date for entries is shown on each competition. Entries received after that date will not be counted.

The winner will be the first correct entry or entries drawn at random. No cash alternative. The winner will be notified by phone or email. Personal data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. All entrants’ details will be passed onto the appropriate competition provider for marketing purposes as shown on the competition. If you do not wish to be sent marketing communications by the competition provider then please let us know in your entry.

WIN! 4 TICKETS TO HELLOWORLD

ENTER HelloWorld and take a stroll down Main Street, listen to live music, learn a fresh new dance routine, catch a fashion show and meet your neighbours, just make sure you get to the giant Emoji House as the sun sets, night falls and our world enters its second act. With the Emoji house pulsating, the world's biggest Social Media stars will be ready to share a mind blowing live experience, where the unreal is made real.

To be in with a chance of winning 4 tickets to visit HelloWorld on the 28th October at the Birmingham Genting Arena answer the following question: Which street will you be taking a stroll down at Hello World?

A – Sesame Street B – Main Street C – Coronation Street

Closing date 20 October 2017. Enter online at www.raring2go.co.uk or email your answer to nicola.maile@raring2go.co.uk Full terms and conditions above. All correct entries will be entered into a draw. The first out of the hat wins.

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WIN!

A FAMILY TICKET TO SEE SNOW MOUSE AT WARWICK ARTS CENTRE

AN enchanting tale for the very young. Winter has arrived and the woods are covered in white.

A child hurries to put on their winter clothes so they can run outside and play in a sparkly new world. Just when they start to feel a bit lonely they find a sleeping mouse buried under the soft white flakes. Sliding, tumbling and laughing, they explore the winter wonderland together and keep each other safe and warm from the winter freeze. Come and join the two new friends on their adventures in a magical forest full of play, puppetry and music.

To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket to see Snow Mouse on a date of your choice (subject to availability) answer the following question: During which season do the Snow Mouse’s adventures take place?

A – Spring

B – Summer C – Autumn D – Winter

Closing date 30 November 2017. Enter online at www.raring2go.co.uk or email your answer to nicola.maile@raring2go.co.uk Full terms and conditions above. All correct entries will be entered into a draw. The first out of the hat wins.

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WIN! A FAMILY TICKET TO SEE 101 DALMATIANS

Raring2go! COMPETITIONS

DALMATIANS Pongo and Missis enjoy an idyllic life with their humans, Mr and Mrs Dearly. Then one day, the house is filled with the patter of tiny paws when Missis gives birth to a litter of adorable puppies. But just as the Dearlys get used to their new housemates, the puppies mysteriously vanish. With the help of the canine community and an Old English Sheepdog, Pongo and Missis set out on an adventure to find the missing puppies. Their quest leads them to the vicious Cruella de Vil. She hates dogs but loves fur coats and has set her sights on a certain black and white spotty pattern. Will the animals be able to get home safely in time for Christmas?

Recommended for ages 5+.

To win a family ticket to see 101 Dalmatians at the Birmingham REP on 30 November at 7pm answer the following question: What is the name of the family that Pongo belongs to?

A – The Browns B – The Dearlys C – The Radcliffes D – The Smiths

WIN!

Enter online at www.raring2go.co.uk or email your answer to nicola.maile@raring2go.co.uk Closing date is 3 November 2017 Full terms and conditions opposite. All correct entries will be entered into a draw. The first out of the hat wins.

A FAMILY TICKET TO SEE ALICE IN WONDERLAND AT THE OLD REP

JOIN Alice and a host of curious creatures on a magical adventure through Wonderland this Christmas. Packed with songs and dances, bizarre riddles and mad tea parties, this is the perfect festive treat for all the family.

To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket to see Alice in Wonderland at the Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham on Saturday 2 December at 1:30pm just answer this question: Which character is always late?

A Tweedle Dum B The White Rabbit C The Queen of Hearts

Enter online at www.raring2go.co.uk or email your answer to nicola.maile@raring2go.co.uk Closing date is 18 November 2017

Full terms and conditions opposite. All correct entries will be entered into a draw.

The first out of the hat wins.

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SEEING IS BELIEVING THIS CHRISTMAS, WHICH IS WHY T H I S Y E A R AT TO U C H W O O D YO U C A N V I S I T S A N TA I N H I S GROTTO BETWEEN 18TH NOVEMBER – 24TH DECEMBER. ONLINE BOOKING AVAILABLE.