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AUTUMN 2020

Raring2go! RECIPES

Halloween recipes Halloween may look a little bit different this year so why not think about planning a little celebration at home with some fun spooky treats.

Mummies on Toast Ingredients • Cheese cut into thin strips • Sliced bread • Tomato puree • Black olives, sliced

Method 1. Toast one side of the bread 2. On the untoasted side spread tomato puree over the bread 3. Lay strips of cheese across the puree and at slight angles to look like bandages.

4. Add olives for eyes 5. Pop back under the grill to melt the cheese

Spooky Halloween Drink Ingredients • Milk or water • Hot Chocolate drink powder • Strawberry sauce • Whipped cream • Chocolate chips/ drops

Method 1. Drizzle strawberry sauce around the edge of a heat proof glass (you only need a little - you don’t want it to look like a massacre!)

2. Make the Hot Chocolate according to the packet’s instructions 3. Pour the Hot Chocolate into the glass 4. Squirt a ‘ghost’ like shape of whipped cream on top of the drink and add 2 chocolate drops for the eyes

Tasty Monster Mouth Treats Ingredients • Apples • Smooth Peanut Butter • Mini marshmallows or white chocolate eggs

Method 1. Cut the apples into 8 thick slices 2. Spread a little peanut butter on one side of each slice 3. Place a row of marshmallows or eggs onto one slice and place another apple slice, peanut butter side down, on top of the sweets

Green Worm Jelly Ingredients • 1/2 Pint Boiling Water • 1/2 Pint Cold Water • Pack of Green Jelly • 6 Jelly Worms

Method 1. Make the jelly up according to the packets instructions 2. Pour into glasses 3. Add a worm once cooled but not set so that you can stick part of the worm into the jelly so he is wriggling out of the jelly!

Visit my website for more fun Halloween recipes like these.

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Raring2go! EDITOR’S WELCOME

Autumn Antics Well, the past six months have certainly been a rollercoaster ride haven’t they? It does finally feel like we are emerging into a ‘new normal’ where we can enjoy some days out and activities with our families.

Many of our children’s clubs and classes are back up and running and with schools open again it has been lovely to see them getting back together with their friends and doing the activities they love.

This Autumn magazine may not be packed full of as many ideas as you would usually expect as some local businesses take small steps to reopen but still plenty fun to be found out there.

• there It’s isFREE to ofjoin This season, more than ever, it will be important • toMonthly email newsletters keep an eye on my website. As more events with new offers and are announced and changes are events made, I’ll keep the online listings as up to date I can so that • Download vouchersasand you have somewhere to find the latest up to date save £££’s information.

• Fingers Great competitions crossed that everything continues to move in the right direction over the coming months and I’ll be back with the Winter edition in 2021!

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Raring2go! THINGS TO DO

7 Awesome Autumn 1. Lovely Leaves At this time of year our local parks and nature reserves are lovely places. Visit Packwood House, Baddesley Clinton, take a stroll up to Chesterton Windmill, around Burton Dassett Hills Country Park or explore some local woodland like Crackley or Hay Wood and see how much the colour of the trees has changed since Summer. Collect objects for an art project at home, kick piles of leaves or just run around and let off steam!

2. Feed the Birds If you’ve collected pine cones on your travels, turn them into a bird feeder. Just fill them with lard, squash in some bird seed, hang from a tree in and sit back and watch the birds enjoy their tasty treat.

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3. Build a Den We are lucky to have lots of parks and woodland on our doorstep. Pop your wellies on and head out for a spot of den building somewhere like Kenilworth Common where you are sure to find lots of fallen branches.

4. Mud Pies and Witches Brew “Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble…” possibly the best autumn activity of all! Make a witches brew with lashings of mud, water and anything else you can find like wood chippings, leaves and bark! You could make your own mud kitchen in the corner of the garden or take a bucket along to the local park and collect ingredients there.

5. Arty Autumn Crafts It’s a great time to collect things like pine cones and leaves to use in an art project. Make a colourful collage, try leaf rubbing or make a pine-cone creature. You’ll find some great ideas under Autumn Activities in the Kids Zone on raring2go.co.uk.

6. Pumpkin Carving Create your own menacing masterpiece (with a grown up’s help!) and be ready to scare away any ghosts and ghouls. Pop along to Hatton Adventure World during Pumpkin Week and you can pick your own pumpkin first.

7. Play Conkers Collect the best conkers while you are out and about on your travels. Make a hole through the middle, thread them onto a piece of string and let battle commence!

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What’s On? Autumn 2020

10 October – 1 November

West Midland Safari Park – Spooky Spectacular

West Midland Safari Park will be brimming with Halloween decorations including illuminated, themed scarecrows and hundreds of pumpkins. Take part in a brand new Scratchcard Trail to see if you can solve the Mystery of the Pumpkin Thief! Those who complete the trail will earn a sweet treat! Full of Halloween fun for the whole family, it’s a perfect way to brighten up the spookiest of seasons. www.wmsp.co.uk

17 October

The Chocolate Shed – Chocolate Making Workshop

This bespoke session will cater for family groups of up to 4 people from the same household to have sticky fingered, chocolate-y fun with one of our experienced chocolatiers in a socially-distanced, safe manner. Each session will be around 40 minutes of intense chocolate fun! www.thechocolateshed.com

21 – 31 October

Blists Hill Victorian Town – Where’s Wally?

Spooky Museum Search

Join the search for Wally with your family at Blists Hill Victorian Town this half term. We’re part of the national Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books, to celebrate the release of the new Where’s Wally? book, Spooky Spotlight Search. Can you find Wally in our collections? Pick up an activity sheet and get a spooky bookmark if you do! This activity is included in the admission charge. www.ironbridge.org.uk

23 October – 2 November

British Motor Museum – Where’s Wally?

Spooky Museum Search & Rocket Science

Families will be able to hunt for Wally around the Museum to spell out a spooky phrase from hidden letters and receive a special “I found Wally!”

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While the information here was correct when this magazine was printed, requirements and restrictions as a result of COVID-19 may change at short notice and impact upon planned events. Please check all details with the venue before setting off and keep an eye on the online ‘What’s On?’ guide for up to date information.

bookmark on completion of the search. Families can also enjoy Rocket Science with ‘Professor Pickle and Doctor Pumpkin’ every day except Wed 28 Oct - full of cool, interactive demonstrations and rocket inspired science. On 28 Oct there will be an outdoor Rocket Workshop delivered by the STEM ambassadors from MOD Kineton. Children can design and build their own Rocket and see how far it flies from the pneumatic rocket launcher. These activities are suitable for 5 years plus with adult supervision. www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

24 – 31 October

Hatton Adventure World – Pumpkin Spooktacular

Hatton is once again awash with ghosts, ghouls, cobwebs…and pumpkins! Pick your own FREE pumpkin, brave our Halloween Marquee and create a wonderful carving alongside a FULL programme of spooky activities. www.hattonworld.com

24 October – 1 November

Kenilworth Castle – Spooky Kenilworth Castle

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Kenilworth Castle. Follow the trail to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories. There’s a frighteningly fun fancy dress competition every day – just come in your scariest outfits to be in with a chance of winning. www.english-heritage.org.uk

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What’s On? Autumn 2020

24 October – 1 November

Warwick Castle – The Haunted Castle

Join the ghosts, ghouls, wizards and witches of Warwick Castle and prepare for a Halloween adventure brimming with spooky tales, scary fun, and daytime themed attractions and activities for all ages. Meet the famous Witches of Warwick and find out which secret spells they are concocting in their cauldron! Uncover eerie experiences around every corner and explore the gruesome truths of history in the Horrible Histories® maze. Search the spooky mansion, navigate the Haunted Hollows and discover even more quirky characters in their spellbinding shows live on the Dead Centre stage! www.warwick-castle.com

26 & 29 October

The Chocolate Shed – October Half Term Workshops

Chocolate Making Workshop for children in our Warwickshire chocolaterie for parents and children to celebrate the joy of making hand-made chocolates. During the October Half Term holidays there will be two sessions for parents to join in with their children making a chocolate creation: 26th October (11 am) and 29th October (2pm), one session for children aged between 4 and 7 years old on 26th October (2pm) and one for children aged 8+ years on 29th October (11am). www.thechocolateshed.com

30 October

Blakesley Hall – Mythical Beasts and scary animals: Halloween Family Tour

An atmospheric family friendly Halloween tour of Blakesley Hall. Go around the Hall on a journey where you will find out all about mythical beasts and scary animals including bats, toads, griffins, centaurs, unicorns, dragons and the history behind some of these characters! Collect your Halloween inspired sweet treat at the end of your tour to take home. Why not come along in your best spooky costume to add to the Halloween fun? www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/blakesley

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30 October – 1 November Sarehole Mill – Pumpkin Flotilla

See the pumpkins float on the mill pond at dusk in this magical Halloween event. Whilst you await your turn to view the flotilla, enjoy a delicious hot chocolate and spooky stories. You will even get the chance to make a lantern to guide you through the mill pond. Your pumpkin flotilla experience will last 90 mins. A ticket to the flotilla is £45 and admits a bubble of up to 5 people (of any age). The Ferryman will be waiting for you……… www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/sarehole

20 November – 3 January

Blenheim Palace – Illuminated Light Trail

There are bright lights for winter nights... 2020 brings us new surprises from the Heart of the Stars scattering shards of light across the lawn to a scented fire garden that adorns the Water Terrace. Walk towards dynamic, colour-changing neon tunnels, lakeside reflections and onto a mesmerising place where, beneath the branches of a sprawling tree, softly glows the fairy-fire known as Will-o-the-Wisps. www.blenheimpalace.com

Dates from 28 Nov – 24 Dec

Hatton Adventure World – Enchanted Christmas Kingdom

One or two changes this year so we can all Stay Safe. Instead of the usual Grotto, Father Christmas will be keeping his social distance and putting on a special Magical Show which you plus 5 of your family and friends will watch from your own Bubble Space. And it’s then that he will be telling you how to find that Secret Toyshop of mine and choose a special gift just for you. The reindeers are ready to fly the sleigh into Hatton’s Enchanted Christmas Kingdom, brimming with toys and goodies and Father Christmas just can’t wait to see all his favourite children ... www.adventure.hattonworld.com

Dates TBC

Warwick Castle – Christmas at the Castle

Experience the magic of Warwick Castle this Christmas. Gaze upon glittering lights in the Great Hall, explore the winter markets and skate across the ice within the beautiful grounds. www.warwick-castle.com

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Raring2go! BOOK REVIEWS

Book Reviews

Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright!

Mrs Noah’s Garden

A glorious and ambitious sequel to ‘I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree’ – described by Julia Donaldson as “An absolutely beautiful book.” This lavishly illustrated gift book treasury of 366 animal poems – one for every day of the year – ranges from unforgettable classics to contemporary works from around the world, including poetry in translation.

With sumptuous finishes including cloth binding, full colour illustrations and textured paper jacket the perfect gift for any child or adult to treasure.

Jackie Morris £12.99 A new story about the lovable, independent-minded and resourceful Mrs Noah. Mrs Noah won a host of admirers with Mrs Noah’s Pockets (2016). Now, with the Ark safely grounded, she gives herself a new task, to make a garden in the bare earth. The famously deep pockets hold flower and plant seeds, and with her children’s help she prepares the ground, plants and waters, until on a magical midsummer’s morning, the garden is there in full bloom. For Mr Noah, who has watched her sewing in the evenings there is a special surprise.

Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow Jessica Townsend £12.99 Discover the magical world of Nevermoor and the adventures of Morrigan Crow, in this awardwinning series for fans of Harry Potter and His Dark Materials. Morrigan Crow is determined, daring and ready for a new challenge: to step into her destiny as a Wundersmith, master the mysterious Wretched Arts, and control the power that threatens to consume her. A strange illness has taken hold of Nevermoor, turning its peaceable Wunimals into mindless, vicious unnimals. As victims of the Hollowpox multiply, panic spreads. With the city she loves in a state of fear, Morrigan quickly realises it is up to her to find a cure, even if it will put her – and the rest of Nevermoor – in more danger than ever before …

The Lost Spells Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane £14.99 A pocket-sized treasure that introduces a beautiful new set of natural spell-poems and artwork by creative duo Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. Written to be read aloud, painted in brushstrokes that call to the forest, field, riverbank and also to the heart, The Lost Spells summons back what is often lost from sight and care, and inspires protection and action on behalf of the natural world. It celebrates a sense of wonder, bearing witness to nature’s power to amaze, console and bring joy.

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Fiona Waters £25

Classic Nursery Rhymes Jackie Morris £15 A wonderfully illustrated and sumptuous collection of nursery rhymes for all ages, including many favourite rhymes as well as some delightful discoveries.

Originally published as The Cat and the Fiddle in 2011, this edition includes a new introduction by Jackie Morris - a spirited defence of the nursery rhyme, which she fears is in danger of being forgotten in a digital world.

The beautiful and detailed watercolour paintings combine with over 40 rhymes to make this a unique treasury and lifetime possession for children and adults of all ages.

Rise of the Shadow Dragons Liz Flanagan £10.99 In this exciting follow up to The Dragon Daughter, Jowan wants only one thing: to have a dragon of his own. Then disaster strikes, and his world suddenly turns into a darker and more dangerous place. But a new friend and an astonishing discovery could lead him to what he has always wanted ... if he is just willing to take a leap of faith and brave the impossible. He needs to act fast though - a volcano is waking up!

Reviews by Lara Kelly for Kenilworth Books Kenilworth Books, Talisman Square, Kenilworth CV8 1JB

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Princethorpe has fuelled my passion for Science. The wonderful opportunities and experiences I’ve had have opened me. my eyes to a world of possibilities for me

Lauren Mason, Sixth Former and member of 1,000 Girls,1,000 Futures Global Science Programme.

Find out what Princethorpe can do for your child, book a place at our Year 6 Taster Experiences on Saturday 7 or Saturday 14 November 2020.

Entrance Examinations for September 2021 entry take place on Saturday 23 January 2021 from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Please register by Friday 4 December 2020.

For information call 01926 634201 or visit princethorpe.co.uk #princethorpeandme

Princethorpe College An independent school for 11-18 year olds

A Princethorpe Foundation School. Registered Charity Number 1087124.

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Raring2go! THINGS TO DO

Alternative Gift Ideas (…experiences over Plastic!)

This year more than ever, we have all learnt to value life’s experiences over ‘material stuff’. When you can’t have those experiences, you really miss the opportunity to make new memories with your loved ones. So how about buying friends and family these alternative gifts for Christmas? It’s a great way to support our local businesses too.

A Family Day Out

A family ticket or annual pass to a favourite attraction always goes down well and it gives families something to put on their 2021 calendar!

We all like a day out to look forward too.

Attractions like Hatton Adventure World, Compton Verney and Stratford-Upon-Avon Butterfly Farm all offer annual membership tickets that can be gifted.

An annual membership for Birmingham Museums Trust gives you free entrance to all 9 of their sites including ThinkTank.

Go Ape offer vouchers which can be purchased as a value or to cover a specific activity.

If you would like to do something together, you could book a private chocolate making workshop with The Chocolate Shed.

Sponsor an Animal

If you sponsor a horse or donkey through Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Oxhill you receive a wonderful adoption pack which includes a certificate, photo of your new friend and their story.

Dudley Zoos’ Adopt an Animal package supports vital conservation work, plus the recipient also gets a day pass to the zoo to see their adopted animal!

VIP Animal Experience

For a unique gift, that benefits the animals too, West Midland Safari Park and Cotswold Wildlife Park both offer animal encounters and Junior Keeper experiences.

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Raring2go! THINGS TO DO Theatre Tickets

A trip to the theatre is always a real treat and our theatres really need our support at the moment, after a tough year. You could give tickets to a specific production but it is also worth looking at membership of theatres like the Birmingham Rep, RSC or Warwick Arts Centre that would give you a discount on tickets for a whole year. There is the added option of a meal voucher for the Rooftop Restaurant at The RSC or you could name a seat at The Birmingham Rep. It would be great to have something like that to look forward to in 2021!

Vouchers

Vouchers don’t need to just cover a shopping spree. If you purchase a voucher for somewhere like Resorts World, Birmingham or Touchwood these are redeemable against meals in their restaurants as well as fun activities such as a cinema visit or Vortex Gaming.

Lessons and Clubs

Grandparents often struggle to know what to buy youngsters these days, but they relish helping out the family. How about purchasing lessons for a club that the child has always wanted join, or a hobby they have always wanted to try? The Clubs section of the Raring2go! website is full of local information on what’s available.

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Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES

Clubs & Classes

Four Ashes Junior Golf Academy

An array of activities for 8 – 18 year olds to try at these Holiday Camps.

Tel: 0121 772 5111 www.ackers-adventure.co.uk

A six week structured programme to give young people from four to 15 the very best tuition and coaching as they begin their golf journey. Choose Sundays or Thursdays with the option to change day week by week to suit your convenience.

Saturday is a golf fun day for juniors – roll up, pay and play. The first week is free, without obligation. www.fourashesgolfcentre.co.uk

ASN Multi-Activity Camps

Kombat Kids Karate

Ackers Adventure

Try loads of different activities with qualified coaches and leaders in association with West Warwickshire Sports Complex. All of our staff are DBS checked and First Aid trained. www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/ASNCoaching

Aspire Sports

Professional karate tuition for all ages and abilities in Solihull and surrounding areas. 5 first lessons FREE when quoting R2go!

Tel: 01543 473408/07730 899722 www.kombatkids.com

Stagecoach

Sports and activity childcare during every school holiday at venues throughout the Midlands.

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

Dance, drama & singing classes for children ages 4-18. Theatre schools on Saturdays plus parties and holiday workshops open to all.

Tel: Jenny on 0121 745 4007 www.stagecoach.co.uk/solihull

Complete Cricket

Solihull Young Dancers

Whatever your age or ability, Complete Cricket can create an Individual Coaching programme to benefit you and improve your game. www.completecricket.co.uk

Diamond Swim Academy We aim to offer high quality Learn To Swim provision for all. Our highly experienced staff have represented Great Britain in Swimming at 5 Olympics and competed internationally over a period of 18 years. www.diamondswimacademy.co.uk

Flash Climbing Clubs to suit every age and ability from 18 months up to 16 years. From total beginner to young performance climbers preparing for local and national competitions. www.flashclimbingcentre.com

We welcome ballerinas (age 2 1/2 +), plus any tap and modern jazz dancers (aged 5 +). Encouraging musicality, expression and imagination. Exam and Show work. Based at St Helens Church, Solihull.

Spaces available. Est. over 30 years.

Tel: Kate on 07722 732678 www.solihullyoungdancers.co.uk

Tutor in a Box 1:1 and group online tutoring sessions for primary and secondary aged children in maths and english.

We’ll explain the concepts in easy-to-understand ways, providing you with support and guidance to enable you to achieve your best. www.tutorinabox.co.uk

Football Development Scheme Fun sports related activities for children aged 3 – 13 in Solihull and Birmingham. All coaches are fully qualified, DBS checked and first aid trained.

Suitable for all abilities. Sibling Discounts available.

Also, mini soccer on Saturday mornings.

Tel: 07821 827785 www.footballdevelopmentscheme.co.uk

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Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES

Action-packed childcare this

October Half Term

Ofsted registered

Alderbrook School, Solihull

We accept childcare vouchers

Monday 26th – Friday 30th October 2020

Contact free sign in and out is here!

Brand new Active Camps App now used for registration and collection.

Our number one priority is the safety of you, your children and our team.

How are we making Active Camps safe?

With our six point strategy developed in line with government guidance.

For more info visit aspire-sports.co.uk or call 0121 663 1426

Ballet Classes: from the age of 2½ upwards

Tap Classes: from the age of 4 upwards

TEACHING BALLET AND TAP IN THE BOROUGH FOR OVER 40 YEARS

Let’s Dance!

Come and join the fun on Saturday mornings from 9.15am at St Helens Church, Solihull Call Kate on

07722 732 678

www.solihullyoungdancers.co.uk

MATHS & ENGLISH ONLINE Year 3/4 4.00 - 4.30 Year 5/6 4.30 - 5.00 Year 7/8 5.00 - 5.30 FOR MORE INFO CALL US ON: 01926 942140 OR EMAIL US: INFO@TUTORINABOX.CO.UK 15

Raring2go! PRE-SCHOOL

Pre-School Safe Space Support Group Do you care for a child with additional needs?

Safe Space is a Solihull-based support group for parents/carers of children with additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, sensory issues or SEND. It’s a ‘Safe Space’ to chat, get advice, laugh, cry and make new friends. Monthly meetings – Thurs pm & Tues am in Solihull.

Tel: Gina 07807 141 815 or Emma 07931 968 133 Facebook: safespacesolihull

British Motor Museum – Mini Motorists Enjoy the museum’s Mini Motorists special under 5’s story readings. Normally, every 3rd Monday of the month we hold an activity morning for parents and toddlers to come and discover our collection and take part in activities, stories and playtime. For the moment we are unable to hold these sessions in person so we’re doing special story readings which you can view either via Facebook or YouTube. www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Stagecoach – Early Stages Stagecoach Mini Stages (for 2-4 year olds) 45 Minute Classes are a fun and exciting way for you and your child to actively experience the performing arts in a comfortable, relaxed and safe environment.

Saturday morning classes at Tudor Grange Upper School.

Contact: solihull@stagecoach.co.uk/ 0121 745 4007 www.stagecoach.co.uk/solihull

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Solihull Young Dancers Ballet classes for children aged from 2 ½ years and tap classes from 4 years on Saturday mornings at St Helen’s Church in Solihull. Our lessons focus on strong technique whilst retaining an element of fun to keep the pupils engaged at all times.

Contact: kate@solihullyoungdancers.co.uk / 07722 732678 www.solihullyoungdancers.co.uk

Drama Tots Imaginative play classes for Under 5s. Transport children into the wonderful world of their imagination using a combination of props, movement, puppets and music! Our lively classes engage children in both life and learning, increasing their understanding of the world, while developing personal skills such as confidence, self-awareness, communication, language and creative thinking.

Rebecca (Solihull) Rebecca@dramatots.co.uk, 07810815114 Cat (Balsall Common) Cat@dramatots.co.uk, 07532769095 www.dramatots.co.uk

Compton Verney – Forest School Enjoy exploring the Forest School, fresh air and feeling the dirt!

Get stuck into the digging pit, mixing mud for painting and cooking in the mud kitchen. Look out for mini beasts in the deadwood piles, find natural resources to build mini dens and create nature crafts. Have a go toasting a marshmallow then try out the new Tippy Tap, our foot operated hand washing invention! Early years sessions every Thursday in term time. £7 per child.

Additional sessions for children aged 2 – 8 on Saturdays. www.comptonverney.org.uk

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Raring2go! PARTIES

SILENT DISCO

The most unique party entertainment for kids & adults!

Different packages available:

Silent Disco dry hire --Dry hire & loaded iPods --Full package inc.

DJ & lighting

Packages from only

£80

Contact us for more info

www.silentnoizevents.com info@silentnoizeevents.com 02037275382 / 07415153137 /silentnoizeevents /silentnoize1

Treatments currently available: • Physiotherapy • Paediatric Massage • Bowen Therapy • Reflexology • Occupational Therapy

An Inspirational therapy centre for children with disabilities and special needs We offer free complementary therapies for babies and children with disabilities or special needs.

We also have our Soft Play Area (Purple Planet) open to the general public, all profits go to help provide the therapy sessions we provide.

For more information please take a look at our website www.tinytimcentre.co.uk or contact us: 02476 228 254 • Whitefriars Lane, Coventry, CV1 2DT

Tiny Tim’s Children’s Centre is a registered charity: 1095737

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Party Time!

Ackers Adventure Parties With over ten adventurous activities to choose from, your party experience will be an active and enjoyable one for both children and adults. Choose from jungle challenge, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, bushcraft, archery, orienteering, bellboating, tubing, tobogganing, disc golf or skiing. www.ackers-adventure.co.uk/groups/ parties/

Tiny Tim’s Purple Planet Indoor soft play area packed with adventure.

The equipment has been specifically designed to ensure that children with special needs have good access and don’t miss out. www.tinytimcentre.co.uk/purpleplanet

Becketts Farm Treat yourself and your friends to a bakery themed party and learn how to decorate cakes with our confectioners. Bake two dishes; pizza and cupcakes and enjoy with a party buffet. www.beckettsfarm.co.uk

Vortex Gaming Discover a whole new world, with a one of a kind VR experience, not to be missed. The Vortex crew know how to throw a party! With two options to choose from they have everything you need for your next party. www.vortexbirmingham.co.uk

Stagecoach Parties A range of imaginative parties from the Stagecoach team will take your child on a roller coaster ride through their imagination and land them safely back home with a bulging bag of amazing party memories.

Whether they want to be princesses, pirates or detectives, there’s a Stagecoach Party for everyone. www.stagecoach.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 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 also host innovative and exciting laser combat parties for over 8’s. www.adventure.hattonworld.com

The Chocolate Shed Celebrate your child’s birthday this year with a fun, creative and yummy(!) chocolate-making party at The Chocolate Shed.

Suitable for children of all ages.

Party-goers get to design, create and decorate chocolate pizzas, frogs, pictures, bars or truffles to take home and enjoy.

Parties tailored to suit your child’s age & hobbies that will make their chocolate-y dreams come true.

Tel: 01564 794718 www.thechocolateshed.com

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AUTUMN FUN

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1: SQUIRREL 2: HEDGEHOG 3: ACORN 4: PUMPKIN 5: HAT 6: SCARF 7: GLOVES 8: OWL 9: RABBIT 10: UMBRELLA

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What comes next in the following sequence of numbers: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ..............

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Which of the following is not an activity that you What are the names of the rides at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham?

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A – Kingdom Quest and LEGO Adventure B – Merlin’s Apprentice and Kingdom Quest C – LEGO Adventure and Merlin’s Apprentice

Closing date is 31 October 2020. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions opposite.

Closing date is 31 October 2020. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions opposite.

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