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Become a Time for an Awesome Autumn The kids are all back at school and hopefully settled into what will be a much more normal year for them than the last. After a Summer that took some massive steps back towards normality there are lots of opportunities coming up over October Half Term and Christmas to make some amazing memories together, having fun as a family and with friends. Take a look at the attractions and events on the following pages and see what takes your fancy but don’t forget that there are always lots more on the website! You’ll also find a round up of clubs, classes and
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What’s On
at the Theatre? Our local theatres have had such a difficult time over the last 18 months, but many are back and have an amazing programme of family shows in the run up to Christmas. Here are some of my favourites.
14 October – 1 January: The Magician’s
Elephant – A New Musical
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre www.rsc.org.uk
20 – 23 October: Gangsta Granny
24 November – 8 January: Beauty and the Beast
Belgrade Theatre, Coventry www.belgrade.co.uk
26 November: The Snow Queen The Albany Theatre www.albanytheatre.co.uk
1 – 4 December:
Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain
The Alexandra Theatre www.atgtickets.com
The Alexandra Theatre www.atgtickets.com
22 – 25 October: Nobody
4 December: A Christmas Carol
Midlands Art Centre www.macbirmingham.co.uk
The Albany Theatre www.albanytheatre.co.uk
23 October: The Amazing Bubble Man
9 – 24 December:
The Albany Theatre www.albanytheatre.co.uk
26 – 28 October: The Tiger who came to Tea Warwick Arts Centre www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
10 – 13 November: Elf The Musical The Albany Theatre www.albanytheatre.co.uk
10 – 14 November:
Bedknobs and Broomsticks The Alexandra Theatre www.atgtickets.com
16 November – 28 December: One Snowy Night
Midlands Art Centre www.macbirmingham.co.uk
20 November – 11 December: The Nutcracker
Birmingham Hippodrome www.birminghamhippodrome.com
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Santa’s Magical Mystery Guest Belgrade Theatre, Coventry www.belgrade.co.uk
15 – 24 December: Dear Santa
Birmingham Hippodrome www.birminghamhippodrome.com
18 – 24 December: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show
Warwick Arts Centre www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
18 December – 30 January:
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Birmingham Hippodrome www.birminghamhippodrome.com
26 December – 9 January: Stick Man Town Hall, Birmingham www.bmusic.co.uk
6 – 9 January: The Snowman Birmingham Repertory Theatre www.birmingham-rep.co.uk
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What’s On? Autumn 2021 9 – 31 October
Magic Alley – Nightmare
This Halloween embark upon a spinetingling adventure that will take you on a spooktacular journey around The Enchanted (or should that be Haunted) Manor. Complete the quest and solve the puzzles to win your freedom (oh and a prize and certificate in paranormal investigation!). Sound and lighting effects are used but this is not a scare attraction so no one will jump out at you! May not be suitable for photo sensitive epilepsy sufferers or those sensitive to coloured lights and surprise sound effects. Recommended for children aged 8 and above. There are no actors in this session during weekdays but there will be a magician performing age appropriate magic at weekends. No admittance to anyone under 6 under any circumstances. The experience lasts approximately 45 minutes. www.magicalleystratford.com
22 – 31 October
West Midland Safari Park – Spooky Spectacular
Brimming with Halloween decorations and hundreds of pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch. Meet the brand new pumpkin scarecrow character, ‘Patch’, and join his spooktastic activity trail. Full of Halloween fun for the whole family, it’s the perfect way to brighten up the spookiest of seasons! www.wmsp.co.uk
23 – 31 October
British Motor Museum – Spotlight on Science Object handling with Professor Pickle or Doctor Pumpkin (23-25 & 29-31 Oct) when they share the stories and the science behind the fascinating lights and mirrors in the Lucas Collection. Children will learn how they work, how they were made and what powered them. The Spotlight on Science Show (26-28 Oct) is a 30 minute live spectacular full of cool interactive demonstrations and light inspired science. The Museum Black Cat Trail (every day). Children can search around the Museum for
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the hidden black cats and, with a torch, discover the colour of each cat’s eyes! There is also a take home activity – ‘Make Your Own Optical Illusion’ where children can make their own Phenakistoscope, an early animation device. www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
23 - 31 October
Stratford Butterfly Farm – Spooky Half Term
Enjoy a spooky half term at Stratford Butterfly Farm! There are plenty of creepie crawlies and pumpkins to keep the whole family entertained. Discover an assortment of spiders, predatory beetles and slithering snakes. Join the team in dressing up for Halloween, the spookier the costume the better! Also, feel the warmth this Christmas at Stratford Butterfly Farm. Escape to the warmth of the tropics without leaving the UK. Open every day of the festive period except Christmas Day. www.butterflyfarm.co.uk
23 – 31 October
Hatton Adventure World – Pumpkin Spooktacular
It’s that time of year when things get a little bit spooky at Hatton, not to be missed! A spooktacular programme is planned for you this Halloween. Take a Bewitching Ride on the Trailer, with some fun surprises along the way. Pick your own Pumpkin from the Pumpkin patch, brave the Haunted House, be thoroughly entertained at the Magic & Mayhem Illusion show. Plus, so much more… you’ll be sure to have a fangtastic time. Free pumpkin per child. www.adventure.hattonworld.com
25, 27 & 28 October
The Chocolate Shed – Chocolate Making Workshops
Different children’s half term workshops to suit different ages – child and parent, KS1, KS2 and teens. Check website for timings for different age groups. www.thechocolateshed.com
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Shining the Spotlight on Science This October half-term from 23 to 31 October Join us for a mixture of illuminating hands-on sessions and LIVE Science Shows inspired by lights and mirrors from our collections.
britishmotormuseum.co.uk/families
Isla, 5. Future Scientist
J12 M40, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ
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What’s On? Autumn 2021 25 – 29 October
Thinktank – Trick or Treat Show and Spooky Experiments
Come and join their family show, where every choice the audience makes will lead to either a delightful treat or disgusting experiment! Expect some gross ghoulishness and monstrous explosions! (takes place twice a day). During your visit to Thinktank, see some spooky science and even have a go yourself! Meet spooky scientists as they demonstrate some haunting Hallowe’en science. See them cast a magic spell and make a ghost fly! You’ll also be able to try out some eerie experiments: Can you make the monsters foam at the mouth? Can you defeat ghosts with the power of air? Can you make the bat fly? The scientists will also have their terrifying taxidermy collection with them so that you can find out more about some amazing animals. Suitable for all ages – and those feeling brave! (takes place twice a day). www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank
27 October
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter – Kids Jewellery Workshop
Have a go at making your own piece of jewellery in this special children’s jewellery workshop activity. Design and create either a bracelet or pendant, learn and use real jewellers’ techniques like texturing metal, hammering, stamping and enamelling to make something unique and personal to take home with you. Pre booking is essential as places are limited. Recommended for ages 8 and up. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/jewellery
30 – 31 October
British Motor Museum – Great British Model Railway Show
A family friendly show which is one of the biggest model railway shows in the Midlands. Dedicated to model trains and layouts. This superb event will feature more than 30 top-quality railway layouts in a variety of scales across the eras. www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
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5 November
Blakesley Hall – Alternative Bonfire Night
A family friendly alternative Bonfire Night celebration. This event is perfect for people who do not like the firework bangs and loud noises of the traditional Bonfire Night. This event will include an amazing fire act show from a performer from Spinsonic Circus featuring body burning, fire eating, fire breathing and juggling! As part of your ticket, enjoy a delicious hot chocolate and explore the grounds with our glow-in-the-dark activity trail for kids. (The Hall itself will be closed). We’d love to see you dressed in your best glow-in-the-dark clothes, or why not pre-order our glow sticks to perfect your look? Your Alternative Bonfire Night experience will last 90 mins. There are two time slots available: 5pm - 6.30pm or 7pm-8.30pm. Pre-booking essential. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/blakesley
18 – 21 November
NEC Birmingham – Festive Gift Fair
Celebrating their 25th LIVE event in 2021, the fabulous Festive Gift Fair has been the #1 event for Christmas shopping in the heart of England for over two decades. Missed by thousands last year, this ever popular 4-day event is back again in November and looking forward to re-uniting 300 stallholders with 1,000’s of high-spirited shoppers. Once again offering a fabulous choice of gifts, decorations, food and drink in a jolly atmosphere with live music and festive entertainers. www.festivegiftfair.co.uk
12 & 18 December
The Chocolate Shed – Chocolate Making Workshops
2 hour Christmas extravaganza workshops to suit different ages – child and parent, KS1, KS2 and teens. Check website for timings for different age groups. www.thechocolateshed.com
12 & 19 December
Compton Verney – Storytelling with Mother Christmas
Join Mother Christmas for her favourite festive tales. Snuggle down with Mother Christmas for an hour and enjoy specially chosen Christmas stories. Lots of interaction with the children. www.comptonverney.org.uk
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Winter lights and lantern trails As the nights close in and the winter approaches many of our local attractions are preparing to brighten things up with lantern and light trails. Here are a few which have caught my eye and look amazing:
1Lantern Trail at West Midland Safari Park 22 October - 5 December
Starting in October half term, the immersive light installations will transform the Park, transporting guests to a wonderland of lanterns and interactive lighting displays. With over forty light groupings, and up to 1000 individual lanterns, the event will have something for all ages, and make a fantastic family evening out.
With magical lit-up landscapes, dinosaur lanterns, glowing animal installations, a giant interactive piano keyboard, rainbow tunnel and many other creations, the 3km trail has been designed to offer guests a safe and enjoyable evening, with plenty of fun all round.
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New Halloween Trail at Blenheim Palace 22 – 31 October
As Halloween creeps closer and the days shorten, a mysterious mist falls across the gardens at Blenheim Palace. Join with family and friends to wander from dusk into darkness between one ghostly space to another... if you dare! Watch out for flickering flames in a fiendish fire garden, daring fire artists and grinning pumpkins aglow. Wind your way through the illuminated haunted woods filled with creepy neon cobwebs, ghastly ghouls, wicked witches, larger-than life spiders and beastly bats. Then discover the Secret Garden filled with more hidden surprises. Could it be a trick of the light or do things really go “bump in the night”?
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Trail at Warwick 3 Light Castle 27 November – 3 January
Back by popular demand, explore the grounds and gardens dressed in thousands of sparkling lights and featuring breath-taking light projections, under a wintery night sky. A 45 minute experience.
4 Lap of Lights at Silverstone 1 December – 3 January
Our award-winning and sell-out winter attraction returns this Christmas. Follow Santa’s light-filled journey around the world in our bigger, brighter & even longer lap for 2021. The first and only laser light drive in the UK with 400,000 individual festive light pixels and 440 laser beams powerful enough to hit the moon over 3.5 miles.
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19 November – 2 January
As darkness falls take a stroll around the Palace’s picture perfect gardens lit up with over a million lights and lasers. Discover glittering tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections and trees drenched in jewel like colour. Gaze up at larger than life illuminations and don’t forget to glimpse Father Christmas along the way.
Coombe at 6 Luminate Coombe Abbey
in Lights on The Severn 7 Steam Valley Railway
A spectacular, illuminated trail, full of wonder and intrigue, to delight and enthral your senses. As darkness descends, join us on our enchanting journey, as we weave a captivating light trail through the stunning, historic grounds of Coombe Abbey Park. Immerse yourself in our mesmerising mile long trail, with stunning lighting elements and fabulous light play, all set to ambient music.
This year, Steam in Lights features brand new narration for the exciting family-friendly experience, which begins at the magically-lit Bridgnorth station. There’s a live performance on platform 2 with entertainment from Grandma Cackler and her grandson before the dramatic arrival of the breath-taking steam-hauled train, adorned with tens of thousands of colourful lights. Before departure, guests will have the opportunity to purchase tasty, festive treats and drinks from the refreshment room to enjoy on their journey.
18 November – 24 December
19 November – 23 December
Once settled in the comfort and warmth of their private compartment or at a socially-distanced table, passengers will embark on a thrilling journey past twinkling scenes, full of lights, forest creatures and mysterious characters, accompanied by music and narration. This year the number and range of lineside displays has been expanded to ensure this is a truly unforgettable experience.
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Santa’s Diary Santa has a very busy schedule at this time of year, but we have managed to track down some key dates in his diary when you can find him in our area. Don’t forget to book in a time to see him - fingers crossed everyone is on the good list!
15 November – 24 December
Touchwood – Santa’s Grotto and Mail Train
Bring your family to Santa’s mail train in Theatre Square (Thurs evenings and Weekends from 18 Nov then daily from 20 – 24 Dec) where you can climb aboard and write your letter to Santa all under the supervision of his friendly elves. Christmas Grotto in The Atrium from 15 Nov. Pre-book online. Christmas gift for every child. www.touchwoodsolihull.co.uk
26 November – 24 December
West Midland Safari Park – Santa Safari
Helpful Elves will show you to a sleigh where you will be magically transported to the North Pole and Santa’s Grotto, a wonderfully decorated log cabin with its own Christmas tree, festive fireplace and of course Santa himself. Make your way to the Elves’ Workshop where children can pick their own present. Head to Mrs Claus’ Kitchen to pick your complimentary refreshments and don’t forget to pop along to the Sea Lion Theatre to watch a show. www.wmsp.co.uk
27 – 28 November
Thinktank – Mini Christmas
MiniBrum needs decorating for the festive season and for a city designed and created by children, it only seems right to ask the children to help sort out the decorations! Activities will include festive crafts, tree decorating, decoration making and our reindeer
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trail. We will also be inviting a special guest to visit for the weekend to give us a hand getting ready for the festive season. Places to meet our special visitor are very limited. Collect a timed ticket from box office on arrival. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank
27 November – 23 December
Coalbrookdale – Winter Wonderland
A magical Winter Wonderland Grotto experience with the Elves. Follow the path through the twinkling lights & trees, before taking a seat around Santa’s big chair. Along the way you’ll encounter a cheeky Elf who will make sure you don’t miss seeing Father Christmas and that you leave with a gift, and probably some chocolate (if Elf hasn’t polished them all off first!) www.ironbridge.org.uk
27 November – 24 December
Hatton Adventure World – Enchanted Christmas Kingdom
Treat your family to an unforgettable magical adventure, including Hatton’s first ever Christmas Panto starring Father Christmas and the North Pole Elves and Mr. Holly and his hilarious Festive Friends Puppet & Yuletide Trickery Magic Shows. Each child will receive a personalised letter from Father Christmas and have access to the Secret Toy Shop. Enjoy gingerbread decorating and make your own reindeer food. Walk through the Enchanted Forest and be amazed by King of the Orient Indoor Falconry Display. Includes a festive funfair, animal feeding, guinea pig village, slide mania & soft play. Early booking is advised. www.adventure.hattonworld.com
Selected dates 3 – 23 December Compton Verney – Santa’s Magical Woodland Grotto
You’ll find Santa in his grotto by taking in the magical woodland trail, lit with firefly fairy lights and surprises around every corner. Listen to the cracking of fire, smell the gingerbread baking along the way. Children can post their letters to Santa and take away a special gift to open on the big day. www.comptonverney.org.uk
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Sponsor a rescued horse or donkey from Redwings for a whole year from just £15! Upgrade your gift! We have a gorgeous selection of Adoption Star merchandise available in our online gift store www.redwings.org.uk/shop
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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
Fitt4Kids
FITT4Kids holds football and Multi Sports clubs during the school holidays. At Multi Sports camps we will be enjoying a whole variety of different sports and games throughout the day ie Dodgeball, Benchball, Body cricket, football, hockey and a lot more. Lots of theme days and opportunities to win medals! www.fitt4kids.org.uk
Go4Goals
Weekly football classes for ages 2 to year 6 at Kingsley School playing fields, The Home Guard Club Tiddington, Ryton Sports Connexion, and Bishops Tachbrook Sports and Social Club. 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. Tel: Angelo Berté BA (Hons) PGCE on 01926 490579 or 07731 640281 www.angeloberte.co.uk
Leamington and Warwick Gymnastics Club Our Olympic sized apparatus is there for all to enjoy, under the guidance of our team of British Gymnastics qualified coaches. We firmly believe that all children should get to experience gymnastics in the best facilities with the best coaches, irrespective of their level, experience or ability. Classes available from preschool to Year 9. www.thegymnasticsclub.co.uk
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LoveBallet Dance Company
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
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. 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
Tutor in a Box
We offer private tuition as well as a more affordable at home learning subscription. Our educational subscription box is full of activities and online guided videos to support your child’s learning. www.tutorinabox.co.uk
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Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Spaces available from Toddlers to Teens at Leamington & Warwick Gymnastics Club!
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Guitar 4 Lessons
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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
www.angeloberte.co.uk Member of Registry of Guitar Tutors Enhanced DBS checked
Year 1 – Year 7
HOLIDAY CAMPS
MONDAY 17:30 – 18:30 The Home Guard Club, Tiddington
25 – 28 October £15.00 a day/ £50.00 for all 4 days (Siblings half price) 9.00am - 3.30pm
THURSDAY 17:30 – 18:30 Ryton Sports Connexion (Winter only) £4 a week paid across a term
(early drop option available)
Venue:
Kingsley School Playing Fields, CV32 6RD
SATURDAYS
Book a taster session today in our Olympic-standard gym!
ELITE DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
FOOTBALL COACHING
OVER 50’s WALKING FOOTBALL CONTACT JASON FOR MORE INFO
Kingsley School Playing Fields 9:00 – 9:40 Nursery & Preschool 9:00 – 10:00 Reception 10:00 – 11:00 Yrs 1-8 The Home Guard Club, Tiddington 9:00 – 9:40 Nursery & Preschool 10:00 – 11:00 Reception – Yr7
MONDAY
Bishops Tachbrook Sports & Social Club 17:00 – 18:00 Reception – Yr3
• Pre-School football • Football Parties • Holiday Clubs & Activities • Weekly sessions • 121 Specialised Coaching
www.go4goals.co.uk
jason@go4goals.co.uk Mob 07747 562469
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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Multi‐sports and football holiday clubs from 9am – 4pm HALF TERM HOLIDAY CLUBS
PER DAY
£17 for 1 child, £27 for 2 children, £32 for 3 children
Monday 25th to Friday 29th October 2021
Themes:
Multi-Sports VENUES: St Mary’s Immaculate Catholic Primary School – Warwick Alveston Primary School – Stratford
MONDAY Multi sports TUESDAY Dodgeball WEDNESDAY Team challenge
(You have the chance to win a medal)
THURSDAY Movie day FRIDAY Halloween day
Football VENUE: Alveston Primary School – Stratford
FULL WEEK
£70 for 1 child (save £15), £125 for 2 children (save £10), £150 for 3 children (save £10)
MONDAY Cross Bar TUESDAY Penalty shootout WEDNESDAY Agility THURSDAY Football Golf FRIDAY Tournament You have the chance to win a medal everyday at the football camp
EARLY DROP OFF
at 8:00 £2 per child, per day As a thank you to all NHS staff for their wonderful work during the pandemic, we are offering 1 FREE DAY each week at both camps for NHS staff (you will need to send proof of your ID or blue badge when you book)
Contact Simon Arnold on 07731639980 or www.tt4kids.org.uk
Action-packed childcare this
October Half Term Choice of venues and activities
15% OFF
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For more info and to book your place visit aspire-sports.co.uk or call 01926 298 178
Leamington Spa North Leamington School
Monday 25th Friday 29th October
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Raring2go! EDUCATION
MATHS AND ENGLISH TUITION PRIMARY & SECONDARY
We tutor from Year 1 all the way through to Year 13 covering Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5.
ENGLISH AND MATHS
English and Maths specialists to support your child with their reading and writing and numbers.
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Supporting your child to achieve success in their 11+ exam.
“Sophie is a great maths tutor. She makes maths fun, builds confidence, and rewards progress.”
For more information call us on: 01926 942140 or email us: info@tutorinabox.co.uk
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Is your child due to start school 2022 in September 2022?
Find out what a Crackley education could do for your child, come along to our dedicated Reception and Nursery Open
Evening on Thursday 18 November 2021.
To book your place visit crackleyhall.co.uk
Crackley Hall School
An independent school for 2-11 year olds
A Princethorpe Foundation School. Registered Charity Number 1087124.
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Raring2go! BOOK REVIEWS
Curl up with a cosy book, as the evenings close in! Once Upon a Tune Written and illustrated by James Mayhew New from James Mayhew, much loved illustrator of Mrs Noah’s Garden, Nen and the Lonely Fisherman, Ella Bela Ballerina and Katie at the National Gallery – Once Upon a Tune is a sumptuously illustrated book of musical storytelling. Here are six wonderful stories from many lands, from England to Arabia, told with words and beautiful, bright illustrations, that inspired some of the worlds best loved music. Here you can discover the stories behind: In The Hall of the Mountain King, Scheherazade, The Flight of the Bumblebee, the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, The Swan of Tuonela, and William Tell. Hardback £16.99
Freeze Written and illustrated by Chris Priestley New from the master of ghost stories, Chris Priestley, Freeze is perfectly timed as a creepy, cosy winter read! When Maya and her classmates are asked to write a winter-themed creepy story, they come up with some brilliantly spooky ideas. But when the mysterious new girl stands up to read her story, the light begins to dim and the classroom grows colder and colder. Can Maya stop the story and save them all before they freeze? Published by Barrington Stoke, this book is super-readable, on tinted paper and a clear, well-spaced font. Ideal for ghost story lovers, including those who are dyslexic readers or those reading aloud. Paperback £6.99
Claude Written and illustrated by Alex T Smith If you haven’t already met Claude, let us assure you he is no ordinary dog! If you have met Claude, have you read all the adventures of this little dog in a red beret? In the
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first book, Claude in the City, Claude and his best friend Sir Bobblysock (who is a sock, and quite bobbly) become heroes when he visits a museum and foils a robbery and saves the day! Alex T Smith lives locally so we’ve got plenty of signed copies of these books, full of quirky illustration and plenty of humour. Paperback £5.99, various titles
This Book is Cruelty Free By Linda Newbery How do your everyday decisions – about food, fashion, entertainment and more – affect animals, wildlife and the environment? How can you live your life cruelty free? Linda Newbery is an established and multi award-winning writer of children’s fiction. In this new book she takes a new path to write non-fiction for older children, teens (and indeed adults!) who want to think about how they can live more sustainably. This is for everyone who cares about our planet, our animals, and about living a better life. Paperback £7.99
Sunflower Sisters By Monika Singh Gangotra and Michaela Dias-Hayes Amrita and Kiki love to wear bright colours. When both girls are going to family weddings, they want to stand out like sunflowers. But Aunty still views the darkness of their skin as less beautiful and encourages them to wear creams and different clothes. Through the love and protection of their mums, the best friends shake off the outdated views of colourism and wear the most vibrant colours they can find! Inspired, the two girls make a pact to remain ‘Sunflower Sisters’ and set off on a journey that empowers dark skinned women everywhere. Wonderfully illustrated, inclusive and challenging – all based on real conversations from the authors childhood, Sunflower Sisters increases awareness of cultural familial pressures, and provides a joyous outcome. Paperback £7.99
Reviews by Tamsin Rosewell for Kenilworth Books Kenilworth Books, Talisman Square, Kenilworth CV8 1JB
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Raring2go! PARTIES
Party Time! 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
Go4Goals
Go4Goals Fo o t b a l l C o a c h i n g
Parties include playing time, competitions, shoot-outs and mini tournaments. Indoors or outdoors. Fully qualified FA Coach. Packages include UEFA Cup and Champions League. www.go4goals.co.uk
“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
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
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
Fitt4Kids
4 KIDS FITT4Kids offers to entertain your child/ May Clubs children for their Birthday Party with2020 a variety Holiday of Our Mayyou 2020asholiday clubs are running from 9a games and competitions enabling parents listed, we are also running a football camp, deta to sit back and enjoy the celebration. FITT4Kids We willfor be enjoying a whole variety of different sports and gam have three Birthday Party options you to choose Body Cricket, Football, Hockey and a lot more... from each party lasts for 2 hours, consisting of 1hr Mul� Sports St Mary Immaculate Theme Days: Catholic Primary Scho and 45mins activities and 15mins for food (not Tuesday 26th May Sumo provided by FITT4Kids), additional time can be Wednesday 27th May Movie Day Thursday 28th May Team Challenge accommodated by prior arrangement. Friday 29th May Mul� Sports www.fitt4kids.org.uk
Football Camp (for ages 4 to 11 - Recep�on to Year
This camp is being run in associa�on with Wellesbou Wellesbourne Sport & Community Centre, Loxley Clo
Hatton Adventure World We provide snack and drinks breaks throughout the day or childre
A range of party packages are Packed lunch needed! To book your places please complete the slip below and return to available from bringing your payable own to Simon Arnold) or cash for the appropriate amount in a food and simply hiring the party Prices: If booking for all four days, it’s £55 per child, otherwise PER DAY it room right the way through to £32 for 3 children. Monday’s and Friday’s will be £12 days. wish your child to start at 8am, it will be an extra £2 per ch having the services of a partyIf you host LateExperience. fees: and including a Scales and Tails While Please note that your children should be collected no later than 5 touch with usentry on the day discuss, otherwise, late collec�on will government restrictions are in place toto the addi�onal £1 for each minute beyond. Superslide Mania needs to be booked in advance. www.hattonworld.com FITT4KIDS May Holiday Clubs 2020 Names & ages of children taking part: Contact phone number:
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Raring2go! EDUCATION
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Raring2go! PRE-SCHOOL
Pre-School Love Ballet This is a great class to introduce your little ones to movement and dance. Specifically aimed at children from 18 months to 4 years old it helps to build their confidence and develop their life skills through dance. A very popular class, we include many fun props and games to give children the most enjoyment possible. Parents get involved and can enjoy a drink and biscuit half-way through the session. The classes are on Friday mornings (Southam and Leamington), we offer a free trial first if you would like to come along, we would love to welcome you. Contact: info@loveballet.co.uk / 07921 853773 www.loveballet.co.uk
Compton Verney – Forest Club Thursday and Saturday clubs available. There are plenty of ways to embrace the freedom of the forest, from getting stuck into the mud kitchen and cooking up a mess, and searching out the bugs and beasts living in the log piles, to splattering and mixing paints and colour, and creating your own musical sounds with our recycled objects. Taking inspiration from the exhibitions and creations in the park, try out some simple creative activities each week. £7 per child per session. Book in advance. www.comptonverney.org.uk
Leamington and Warwick Gymnastics Club – Little Stars (under 3’s) and Gym Stars (over 3’s) LWGC’s ‘Little Stars’ pre-school gymnastics program is aimed at toddlers who are just learning to walk up to 3 yrs. The 45 minute session is delivered as a structured play class, designed so grown up’s can spend some time bonding with their child, enjoying short circle times and allowing children to explore the colourful pre-school apparatus and of course, burn off some energy! ‘Gym Stars’ classes are 45 minutes of themed fun, working on developing our pre-schooler’s strength, flexibility, coordination and learn gymnastics skills through imagination and play on our fun, colourful apparatus. Children work on all our fantastic apparatus and work towards our Gym Stars Awards Programme gaining certificates and medals along the way! www.thegymnasticsclub.co.uk
Go4Goals Football coaching for Go4Goals boys and girls aged Fo o t b a l l C o a c h i n g 2-4 at Stratford High School from 8:50 to 9:30. 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
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Raring2go! COMPETITONS
Competition Winners
West Midlands Safari Park
Blenheim Palace
Chelsea Wassell
Emily Archer (4), Cheswick Green Primary School
Wistow Maze
Wolverhampton Adventure Golf
Oscar (8) & Iris (7), Radford Semele Primary School
Clara Peeke (4), Welford on Avon Primary School
Lower Drayton Farm Phoebe Godfrey (6), Whitnash Primary School
WIN! A pair of tickets to The Festive Gift Fair FESTIVE GIFT FAIR IS BACK IN 2021! 18th – 21st November, NEC Birmingham. Celebrating our 25th LIVE event in 2021, the fabulous Festive Gift Fair has been the #1 event for Christmas shopping in the heart of England for over two decades. Missed by thousands last year, this ever popular 4-day event is back again in November and looking forward to re-uniting 300 stallholders with 1,000’s of highspirited shoppers. Once again offering a fabulous choice of gifts, decorations, food and drink in a jolly atmosphere with live music and festive entertainers. To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets for The Festive Gift Fair 2021, just answer the question below: 2021 marks what anniversary for the Festive Gift Fair? A: 10 years B: 20 years C: 25 years D: 30 years Closing date 4 November 2021. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions online.
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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.
WIN! 4 tickets to see One Snowy Night
The charming stage adaptation of Nick Butterworth’s best-selling book, featuring Percy the Park Keeper. As Percy goes to sleep after a hard day sweeping leaves, he’s woken by a knock at his door. Who could it be on a night like this? To be in with a chance of winning 4 tickets to see One Snowy Night at Midlands Arts Centre on 20 November at 11am, just answer the question below: What is the Park Keeper’s name ? A: Peter B: Paul C: Percy Closing date 3 November 2021. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions online.
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Raring2go! COMPETITONS
WIN! A family ticket to Christmas at Blenheim Palace
WIN! 4 tickets to see The Magician’s Elephant
Christmas at Blenheim Palace provides a very special way to celebrate the festive season. The story of The Nutcracker will transform the Palace’s staterooms, the Christmas Market will showcase a range of festive treats and The Illuminated Trail will light up England’s finest view with over a million lights, lasers, and a host of amazing new installations. Don’t forget to glimpse Father Christmas along the way. To be in with a chance of winning a Family Ticket to the preview of The Nutcracker in the Palace, Christmas Market & Illuminated Trail on Thursday 18th November 2021 at 4:30pm, just answer the question below:
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s brand-new musical The Magician’s Elephant opens at Royal Shakespeare Theatre this Autumn. This brand-new musical for all the family reminds us all that even the impossible can be possible when we open our eyes and hearts to those around us. The world stage premiere of The Magician’s Elephant is adapted from Kate DiCamillo’s prize-winning novel and is running at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 14 October 2021 to 1 January 2022. To be in with a chance of winning 4 tickets to see The Magician’s Elephant at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, 2pm on Sunday 5 December 2021 just answer the question below.
The Palace’s staterooms will be decorated in which traditional Christmas theme for 2021? A: The Snowman B: The Nutcracker C: The Polar Express
In what town is The Magician’s Elephant set? A: Baltese B: Stratford-Upon-Avon C: Richmond
Closing date 22 October. Enter online at raring2go. co.uk. Full terms and conditions online.
Closing date 21 November 2021. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions online.
WIN! A family ticket to Stratford Butterfly Farm
WIN! A family ticket to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Come rain or shine enjoy the unique pleasure of discovering hundreds of the world’s most beautiful butterflies flying in an exotic environment of tropical blossom with splashing waterfalls and fish filled pools. A unique rainforest environment set within a series of greenhouses. It is landscaped with tropical blossom, fish-filled pools, splashing waterfalls and themed to the ancient Maya civilisation with replicated Maya artefacts throughout. To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket to visit Stratford Butterfly Farm just answer the question below:
Share a day of creative play with the kids as you discover 6 fun-filled zones, including a LEGO DUPLO farm, a 4D cinema showing exclusively LEGO movies, plus a race track where you can design, build and test your very own functional LEGO car. Want even more fun? How about some LEGO rides! Hop on the Kingdom Quest laser ride and jump aboard the Merlin’s apprentice ride before letting the kids burn off some steam in our LEGO city soft play!
Stratford-Upon-Avon Butterfly Farm has been themed to which ancient civilisation? A: Aztec
B: Maya
C: Egyptian
Closing date 1 November 2021. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions online.
To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket to visit LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham just answer the question below: What are the names of the LEGO rides? A: Kingdom Quest and LEGO Adventure B: Merlin’s Apprentice and Kingdom Quest C: LEGO Adventure and Merlin’s Apprentice Closing date 1 November 2021. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions online.
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