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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 newsletters keep an eyeemail on my website. As more events are announced changes are events made, I’ll keep with new and offers and online listings as up to date as I can so that • the Download vouchers and you have somewhere to find the latest up to date save £££’s information. crossed that everything continues to move • Fingers Great competitions 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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Antics
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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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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hattonworld.com 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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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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“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
12 Talisman Square, Kenilworth CV8 1JB Phone: 01926 855784 www.kenilworthbooks.co.uk facebook.com/KenilworthBooks @KenilworthBook
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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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 Aspire Sports Aspire Active Camps provide sports and activity childcare during every school holiday at venues throughout the Midlands. Tel: 0121 663 1426 www.aspire-sports.co.uk
Everyone Active Award winning swimming lessons for all ages and abilities www.everyoneactive.com
Fitt4kids Let your child burn off some energy whilst working with team mates during the holidays. FITT4Kids runs holiday clubs from two venues in Warwick. A great opportunity for all primary aged children. www.fitt4kids.org.uk
Go4Goals Weekly football classes for ages 2 to year 6. Holiday football camps also available. Tel: Jason on 07747 562469 Email: jason@go4goals.co.uk www.go4goals.co.uk
Maths Tuition Offered by an experienced and qualified tutor, able to teach Mathematics from Key Stage 2 up to & including A level. Enhanced CRB checked. Tel: Angelo Berté BA (Hons) PGCE on 01926 490579 or 07731 640281 www.angeloberte.co.uk
Onside Coaching Multi sport, football, dance and forest school holiday camps available in every school holidays at locations across Warwickshire. Saturday morning dance and football academies at Meon Vale Leisure Centre. Tel: 01926 496 406 Email: info@onsidecoaching.co.uk www.onsidecoaching.co.uk
Sarah Hoskin Music In Sarah Hoskin Music we explore together the basics of vocal development, reading of notation and musical symbols, musical concepts and learn to play instruments, providing a strong musical foundation for future instrumental/ vocal lessons whilst developing your child’s confidence and having a lot of fun! Classes in Warwick and Leamington. Free trials available. Tel: Sarah on 07974 799810 Email: sarahhoskinmusic@gmail.com www.sarahhoskinmusic.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. www.stagecoach.co.uk/kenilworth www.stagecoach.co.uk/leamington www.stagecoach.co.uk/warwick
Guitar Lessons Learn the guitar or take your playing to another level with an experienced, qualified tutor. Tel: Angelo Berté BA (Hons) PGCE on 01926 490579 or 07731 640281 www.angeloberte.co.uk
Tutor in a Box
LoveBallet Dance Company
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
We offer a wide range of dance genres so there really is something for everyone. Tel: Lorraine on 07921 853773 www.loveballet.co.uk www.facebook.com/loveballet
Swimming, climbing, tennis and more. Get moving with a range of activities for kids aged 3-16. www.warwick.ac.uk/services/sport/
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SATURDAYS
HOLIDAY CAMPS
26 – 28 Oct Football
£15.00 a day/ £37.00 for 3 days (Siblings half price)
29 – 30 Oct
Kingsley School Playing Fields 9 – 9.40am 2 - 3.5yrs/ preschool 9 – 10am Reception/Foundation 10 – 11am School Yrs 1-7 The Home Guard Club, Tiddington 9 – 9.40am Nursery & pre-school 10 – 11am School Yrs 1-7
Elite Development Football MONDAY Warwick Gates £20.00 a day/ 5.15 – 6.15pm Age 4 - 8 yrs £35.00 both days 09.00am – 3.30pm Early drop 8.30 (£2.00)
Venue Kingsley School Playing Fields, CV32 6RD • Pre-School football • Football Parties • Holiday Clubs & Activities • Weekly sessions • 121 Specialised Coaching
Elite Development Sessions – 5-12 yrs
(open to club players) MONDAY 17.30-18.30pm The Home Guard Club THURSDAY 17.15-18.15pm Kingsley Playing Fields £4 a week paid across a term.
* WALKING FOOTBALL FOR OVER 50's
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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
Action-packed childcare this
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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.
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LEARN TO SWIM WITH US
Whether it’s to learn a lifesaving skill or lead a healthy lifestyle, we love teaching little ones to swim. At your local Sports and Wellness Hub, all lessons are carefully structured, lots of fun and every activity is adapted to each child – so reserve your space today! f Suitable for children 4+
f Small group sizes.
f 30 minute classes. f Weekends and weekdays.
f Swim England trained teachers. f Extensive safety measures in place.
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Interested in learning the Guitar? Want to take your playing to another level?
Now you can with an experienced and qualified tutor 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 ONLINE LESSONS OFFERED Please contact Angelo Berté BA (Hons) PGCE 01926 490579 or 07731 640281 angeloberte@hotmail.co.uk
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Mathematics Tuition 4 offered by an experienced and qualified tutor, able to teach Mathematics from Key Stage 2 up to & including A level
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LEARN IN YOUR OWN HOME ONLINE LESSONS OFFERED • 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 • Enhanced DBS check For an informal discussion please contact Angelo Berté BA (Hons) PGCE angeloberte@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01926 490579 Mob: 07731 640281
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Pre-School Love Ballet Introduce your little one to the beautiful world of Ballet. A creative, imaginative, fun filled class for 18m to 4 yr olds. Also, tap and modern classes for little ones aged from 3 years old. Mini Movers and Mini Groovers are great classes from 18m to 4 yrs to enjoy movement and dance, build their confidence and develop their life skills. Classes across Warwickshire. Contact: info@loveballet.co.uk / 07921 853773 www.loveballet.co.uk
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
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
Twirling Toddlers Award winning Twirling Toddlers offer dance and movement classes for your little ones from 10 months old and upwards. Movement & sensory for babies, Ballet, Tap & Modern based classes for toddlers and upwards. All our dance classes are taught in an interactive, fun and exciting way, designed to help your little ones to develop in lots of different ways! www.twirlingtoddlers.co.uk
Warwick Sports Hub – Tennis and Swimming Every Saturday join our Disney inspired family fun swim sessions for the magic of Disney storytelling and endless family fun. Enjoy exciting pool activities as your child develops their core aquatic skills for children aged 3+. Dedicated family swim sessions also available on Sundays with floats, toys and fun. Children aged 3+ can join Tots Tennis lessons and experience playing tennis and develop their skills in a fun environment. www.warwick.ac.uk/services/sport/hub
Go4Goals
Go4Goals Fo o t b a l l C o a c h i n g Football coaching for boys and girls aged 2-4. Children will develop technically and improve their social skills. All classes are based on fun and will improve ability and co-ordination. Contact: jason@go4goals.co.uk /07747 562469 www.go4goals.co.uk
Stagecoach – Early Stages Early Stages classes run alongside the main Stagecoach schools, where young people learn skills in each of the three Musical Theatre disciplines of singing, dancing & drama, so it is an easy step when it is time to transfer to the next stage. 90 minutes each week. www.stagecoach.co.uk
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Raring2go! PARTIES
Party Time! Go4Goals Go4Goals Parties include playing time, Fo o t b a l l C o a c h i n g competitions, shoot-outs and mini tournaments. Indoors or outdoors. Fully qualified FA Coach. Packages include UEFA Cup and Champions League. www.go4goals.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
Love Ballet 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. www.loveballet.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
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
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
Onside Coaching Multi-Sports, football or dance. Choose a venue and leave the rest to us. www.onsidecoaching.co.uk
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Stretch Development have combined their most impactful, effective and very simple to execute skills, tools and techniques into one easy to access digital package, which is available to Raring2go! readers and members. The Stretch Development toolkit focuses on:
Teachers who have experienced one of Stretch Development’s powerful presentations say: ‘it was lovely to see them so engaged. It is rare for my year group to respond to the invitation of ‘any questions’, so it was great to see this at the end, too!’ and ’They still talk about your workshop from last year’ and ’Empowering, motivational and highly inspiring, and the students liked it also’. Whilst school children who listened attentively left comments like this on feedback forms: ’A presentation that has really made me think’ and ‘I really loved the memory techniques !!!’ and ‘I know that I can do it, and that my future is up to me. I decide!’ Headed up by David Hyner, a well known and highly respected motivational speaker, Stretch Development help tens of 1,000’s of children each year. They are passionate about giving the younger generation all the skills they need to flourish and thrive at school and beyond.
• revision and memory skills • goal setting • stress and wellbeing • mentoring • taking personal responsibility • attitude and motivation • doing the stuff you do not like doing • busting excuses • emotional resilience • reputation • having a plan B … and so much more besides. The assets in this toolkit are delivered via audio, video and written materials to help with motivation, attitude, and so much more. The package also includes a FREE bonus folder with content that will ensure your children will S-T-R-E-T-C-H their minds and skills beyond their imagination!
The complete package of tools costs just £96 and can be accessed exclusively by visiting www.raring2go.co.uk/stretchdevelopment Stretch Development Ltd is an independent organisation and is not affiliated with Raring2go!
Raring2go! COMPETITIONS
Competition Winners British Motor Museum
Harry, 6, Heathcote Primary School
Stratford Butterfly Farm Felicity Barnard
WIN! Visit our website and enter these and lots more fantastic competitions today
West Midland Safari Park Jenny Wood
COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS: Enter the competitions online at www.raring2go.co.uk/ southwarwickshire/competitions. 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. Full terms and conditions are available online at www.raring2go. co.uk/competition-terms.
CHOCOLATE PIZZA WIN! AMAKING KIT
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We all need a little light relief and sticky fingered fun from time to time!! Schedule quality time with the whole family at the weekend to sit and create your own designer chocolate pizzas. Not only will you pass a number of happy hours together creating, but you then have the joy of eating your yummy makes later in the day (or eking them out as ‘treats’/’rewards’ during the following week!). Recommended ages: 3 to adult We estimate that the activity will last 1 hour for the typical family with children under 10 years. To be in with a chance of winning a kit which includes materials and instructions for four people to make one delicious pizza from chocolate each just answer the following question: Which of the following is an ingredient of chocolate?
Introducing … Pi Club with Tutor in the Box. Our online monthly maths tuition package gives you everything you need to ensure your child succeeds including 2 x 30 min live maths lessons a week plus lots more Class timings on a Monday and Wednesday:
A – Coffee Beans B – Cocoa Beans C – Baked Beans
Closing date is 31 October 2020. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions above.
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ONE MONTH’S FREE GROUP MATHS TUTORING
4.00 – 4.30pm: Year 3 and 4 4.30 – 5.00pm: Year 5 and 6 5.00 – 5.30pm: Year 7 and 8 To be in with a chance of winning a month of maths tuition with Tutor in a Box just answer the question below. What comes next in the following sequence of numbers: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ..............
A – 35
B – 30
C – 40
Closing date is 31 October 2020. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions above.
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Raring2go! COMPETITIONS
TICKET WIN! AFORFAMILY BIRDLAND
Birdland is set in nine acres of gardens and woodland, creating a picturesque canopy for the winding River Windrush. Don’t miss the newest edition to the Cotswolds attraction, the Pandemonium of Parrots. Be amazed by vibrant and colourful parrots from macaws to lorikeets in their brand new enclosures for 2020. To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket to visit Birdland Park and Gardens just answer the following question: Birdland Park & Gardens is home to which Penguin species, which is the only breeding group in England?
A – King Penguins B – Rockhopper Penguins C – Gentoo Penguins
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A FAMILY PASS TO WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK
Join West Midland Safari Park from 10th October until 1st November 2020 for Spooky Spectacular! Brimming with Halloween decorations including illuminated, themed scarecrows and hundreds of pumpkins. Full of Halloween fun for the whole family, it’s the perfect way to brighten up the spookiest of seasons! To be in with a chance of winning a family pass for 4 people to visit West Midland Safari Park until 6 November 2020, just answer the following question: What animal has recently been born at the Park?
A: Indian rhino
B: Elephant
C: Giraffe
Closing date is 16 October 2020. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions opposite.
Closing date is 25 October 2020. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions opposite.
COMPTON VERNEY WIN! AANNUAL FAMILY PASS
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Celebrate the truly great outdoors whatever the weather…With 120 acres of Parkland, Compton Verney is the place to be playful, be creative and be curious… Try your hand at pond dipping or bird spotting, fly through the air on our zip wire in the adventure playground or why not play hide-and-seek between the blocks of the amazing Green Dwelling? With so much to see and do for all the family, start planning your visit now! To be in with a chance of winning an annual family pass for unlimited visits to Compton Verney just answer the following question:
Time to indulge your passion for your favourite colourful bricks at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham - made for your 3 to 12-year-olds. Enjoy NEW safe and creative 2 hour play sessions. Discover 6 fun-filled zones, including a LEGO DUPLO farm and a 4D cinema. Hop aboard the Kingdom Quest laser ride and see how high you can go on the Merlin’s Apprentice ride. Explore MINILAND - a super realistic mini version of Birmingham made out of over 1.5 million LEGO bricks! To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket to visit LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham just answer the following question:
Which of the following is not an activity that you can take part in at Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park?
A FAMILY TICKET TO LEGOLAND® DISCOVERY CENTRE BIRMINGHAM!
Which of the following is not an activity that you What are the names of the rides at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham?
A – Zip Wire B – Bird Spotting C – Pond Dipping D – Minecraft
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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