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Time to Spring into action! As I write this it is hard to believe that the world will soon be bursting with colour and hopefully Spring sunshine! We’ve had a pretty grey and soggy few months so as Easter approaches and we head towards the summer let’s hope there are lots of opportunities to get out and about with the family and enjoy some fun times together. Your Spring magazine is packed full with suggestions for days out all the way through to May Half Term, activities for the kids to get involved with and some great party ideas. Have a fabulous few months and remember to mention Raring2go! when you’re out and about.
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What’s on? 4 – 5 & 7 – 19 April Blakesley Hall – Easter Egg Hunt Join an eggsciting Easter Egg trail. Find the clues in the garden and win a prize! £2 per child. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
4 – 16 April Ryton Pools – Easter events Lots of events taking place from Easter Fairy Adventures to Family Bushcraft fun. Check the website for timings and book in advance. www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
4 – 19 April & 23 – 31 May Stratford upon Avon Butterfly Farm – School Holidays Take part in the popular Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions in the Discovery Zone. There will be opportunities to hold creatures such as a giant African millipede, African land snail and a variety of stick insects. www.butterflyfarm.co.uk
4 – 19 April Becketts Farm – There’s Something Hatching Welcome new chicks into the world and say hello to some of the other animal guests including lambs, ewes and pygmy goats! It will be under a covered marquee, so don’t let the weather put you off. £1 per person – under 1’s free! www.beckettsfarm.co.uk
4 – 19 April Hatton Adventure World – Spring Spectacular Lots of new baby animals, Easter Egg hunts, children’s shows, tractor rides...and plenty more family fun to help you have an Eggsellent Easter! www.adventure.hattonworld.com
4 – 19 April Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust – Easter Holidays Shakespeare’s Birthplace: Sprite’s Shed – Take a peek into the mischievous world of Puck from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Ariel from The Tempest as they host a Sprites Shed in Shakespeare’s garden. Learn how to shape shift, prepare potions and cause general mayhem in the human world in this puppet theatre with a
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difference – where wind will blow, and rain and snow will fall! Anne Hathaway’s Cottage: Family activity tent – Enjoy games, quests, crafts and other hands-on activities based on Shakespeare’s most popular plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest. Have a go at brass rubbing, make a ship, discover ‘Shakespeare’s forgotten words’, dress up and act your part, and play a musical instrument. Shakespeare’s New Place: Flower making – Follow the trail around Shakespeare’s flowers that will be in full bloom in the gardens of his lost home and then make your own to take home. Hall’s Croft: Card making – Make your own greeting card using stencils that are inspired by John Hall’s herbal remedies. Mary Arden’s Farm: Spring Nature Trail – Follow the nature trail with the help of clues that are hidden around the site. Along the way you can meet rare breed animals and enjoy spectacular views from the tower and collect your prize at the end. www.shakespeare.org.uk
4 – 19 April All Things Wild – Superheroes Go Wild Fun with Zooperhero challenges, animal super powers and Good vs Evil. Over the Easter Weekend there will be an Easter Egg Trail and the Easter Bunny may visit! www.allthingswild.co.uk
4 – 26 April British Motor Museum – Mini Madness Join them for some ‘Mini Madness’ this Easter holidays. You can follow the Fix it! family trail, join a family tour with Mini factory costumed characters, and even design your own Mini in the air-drying clay workshops! Visit over the Easter Weekend 10 – 13 April and you can enjoy a traditional Easter Egg hunt with a bit of a Mini twist! Collect eggs around the Museum to claim your reward. www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
6 – 17 April Thinktank – Destination Space Join in with a celebration of all things space with the latest Destination Space activities! Take part in great on-gallery activities, see the fun family theatre show from Monday to Friday, and expect lots of other space related fun throughout the week! They’re working with the UK Space Agency and ASDC (Association of Science and Discovery Centres) to share some of the most exciting recent developments in UK space exploration, space science, and UK spaceports. Learn all about satellites, how to spot them, and what their uses are now and will be in the future. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
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What’s on? 6 – 17 April Royal Shakespeare Company – Easter Holiday Activities At the RSC this Easter, enjoy two weeks of theatrical fun for all ages, from crafts and storytelling to stage fighting workshops and theatre tours. www.rsc.org.uk
7 April The Old Rep Theatre – Rapunzel: A Tangled Musical Tale A witty, tongue-in-cheek retelling of the family favourite complete with a laugh out loud script, a host of catchy songs, heaps of audience interaction, and an exciting array of magical characters which include a wickedly boo-able witch, a clumsy Prince, and a feisty Princess with the longest hair you’re ever likely to come across! www.oldreptheatre.co.uk
7 – 9 April The Chocolate Shed – Make your own Easter Chocolates Five sessions in the week prior to Easter Sunday: two for parents and children of any ages (Tues am and Wed pm), one for children 4-7 years (Tues pm), one for children 8+ years on their own (Weds am) and one for parents and teens (Thurs pm). Each workshop lasts 60-90 minutes, during which your budding mini chocolatiers make a selection of deliciously chocolate-y spring/Easter themed treats which they can then take home and enjoy with family and friends (if they get that far!). Don’t miss out on a chance for your little one to play the ‘Easter Rabbit’ this year and make their own chocolate Easter gifts! www.thechocolateshed.com
7 – 16 April Compton Verney – Easter Holiday Activities 10 – 19 April – Easter Trail: Animals have escaped from the British Folk Art collection! Search the Park and Galleries to track them down and claim your chocolatey reward. 7, 10, 11 and 14 April – Egg Drop Challenge: Design a parachute for your little eggy soldier, build a basket for them to sit in and then launch them to their destiny. Will they soar or scramble? 7 & 14 April – Folky Crafts: Unleash your creativity and be inspired by the collection of Folk Art by taking part in a range of crafty activities. 9 &
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16 April – Forest School: Enjoy activities and games inspired by nature. Leaves, berries, cones and feathers are great tools for making your own artwork and you can add to their big, collaborative weave through the trees. www.comptonverney.org.uk
7 – 19 April Sarehole Mill – Dragon Egg Hunt Dragons have invaded again! Will you be brave enough to find the giant eggs hidden around the grounds? Locate all the eggs and you will receive a special prize for your bravery. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
9 – 12 April Warwick Arts Centre – The Tiger that came to Tea Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating over 10 years on stage! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the teaguzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
10 – 13 April National Trust Properties – Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Run through muddy woodlands, colourful gardens and along nature trails on a 2020 Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt. If you want to join the hunts at Packwood House or Baddesley Clinton you will need to pre-book a timed car park ticket in advance. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10 – 13 April, 8 – 10 & 23 – 25 May Cotswold Wildlife Park – Birds of Prey Demonstrations Some birds will swoop low over your heads and some will soar high in the sky over the beautiful grounds. See a variety of different birds from eagles to owls in these exciting demonstrations by Cotswold Falconry. www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
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What’s on? 14 April The Old Rep Theatre – Shark in the Park Featuring all 3 of the ‘Shark in the Park’ Series – Shark in the Park, Shark in the Dark and Shark in the Park on a Windy Day – this fin-tastic, family musical follows Timothy Pope (and his telescope!) on 3 exciting adventures. www.oldreptheatre.co.uk
16 – 17 April The Old Rep Theatre – The Wizard of Oz Come and meet Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land Of Oz. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage. It’s not going to be easy for Dorothy to find her way home with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help? www.oldreptheatre.co.uk
25 – 26 April Shakespeare’s Birthplace – Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations To mark William Shakespeare’s 456th birthday, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is planning a special programme of celebrations. The free, family-friendly programme will run from 11am – 4pm right in front of the very house where Shakespeare was born. www.shakespeare.org.uk
5 May Arena Birmingham – WWE Live A unique blend of sport and entertainment, combining in-ring match action with dramatic entertainment. Bursting with all the drama and energy of a rock concert, in a fun, lively and exciting environment, WWE Live is the ultimate in family entertainment! www.arenabham.co.uk
8 – 10 May All Things Wild – Pirates weekend Lots of Pirate-y fun at All Things Wild www.allthingswild.co.uk
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8 – 10 & 23 – 31 May Coughton Court – May Nature Trail Explore Coughton’s creatures and critters in the great outdoors on a nature trail around the grounds, with take home activities and crafts. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
13 – 17 May Birmingham Rep – Giraffe’s Can’t Dance A much-loved book for over 20 years, Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees' African jungle bursts to life with songs and a company of four playing warthogs, lions, rhinos, chimps – and a very special violinplaying cricket. Perfect for audiences aged 2+, Giraffes Can't Dance encourages everyone to dance to their own rhythm. www.birmingham-rep.co.uk
16 May Ryton Pools – Spring Wild Camp Out Pitch up from 10am on the Saturday (with organised events beginning at 2pm) through to Sunday morning. These include a variety of structured family and child friendly activities (mostly optional). There will be many of the old favourite activities alongside a suite of new ones for 2020! The Courtyard café can provide pre-ordered cooked breakfasts for Sunday morning. www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
23 – 25 May Cotswold Wildlife Park – Lemur Weekend In aid of Madagascan conservation initiatives. Lemur themed competitions and board games as well as merchandise and Lemur talks held in the walkthrough enclosure. Chat to Keepers to learn about conservation work in Madagascar to protect these charismatic primates. www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
23 – 29 May Compton Verney – Printers’ Workshop and Forest School Gather inspiration from all around you and learn how to turn your ideas into a page for a magazine through printing and collage. On 26th and 28th join the Forest School and celebrate the start of summer by hanging out in the woods. Cook up a storm in the mud kitchen, hunt for creepy crawlies, dig in the dirt, decorate the trees, make natural collages or find a sunny spot to relax. www.comptonverney.org.uk
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What’s on? 23 – 31 May All Things Wild – The Big Dino Day Out Lots of Dinosaur fun and activities at All Things Wild this half term. www.allthingswild.co.uk
23 – 31 May Sarehole Mill – Spring Trail Explore the grounds with a Spring Trail. £2.00 per trail sheet. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
27 – 28 May The Chocolate Shed – May Half Term Chocolate Making Three sessions this week: one for parents and children (Wed am), one for children 4-7 years (Wed pm) and one for children 8+ (Thurs pm). Each workshop lasts 60 minutes, during which your budding mini chocolatiers make a selection of deliciously chocolate-y seasonal themed treats which they can take home and enjoy with family and friends (if they get that far!). www.thechocolateshed.com
28 May
Hatton Adventure World – Pirate Festival Have a swashbuckling time including Pirate Shows, Treasure Hunts, Pirate Battles… and so much more! www.adventure.hattonworld.com
The Old Rep Theatre – Cirque Enfant Cirque Enfant is a fun packed, high energy circus cabaret for all the family. Audiences of all ages join in with the madness and mayhem of this laugh out loud Circus Cabaret that kids of all ages simply love. Cirque Enfant is coming to town. www.oldreptheatre.co.uk
23 – 31 May
28 – 29 May
Packwood House – May Half Term Join the family fun this May half term with outdoor games. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Birmingham Rep – First Stages: I wish I was a Mountain On the day of the famous annual fair, the town of Faldum receives an unexpected visitor. A wanderer offers to grant a wish to anyone who wants one. Through a mix of poetry and rhyme, laughter, storytelling, live music and just a smattering of metaphysical philosophy, Toby Thompson beautifully evokes this strange and wondrous story to gently engage young minds on themes of needing and wanting and what makes us truly happy. For ages 6+. www.birmingham-rep.co.uk
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23 – 31 May Baddesley Clinton – May Half Term Get outside and explore Baddesley – how many of the '50 things to do before you're 11¾' can you tick off today? www.nationaltrust.org.uk
23 – 31 May British Motor Museum – Designer Week May half term is all about car design. Join the team to discover the fascinating stories behind their most famous cars – then pop into the studio to design your own! www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
26 May Birmingham Rep – First Stages: Nori Come and take a trip to the seaside and meet Old Pete, the last resident of beautiful, Bonnie Cove. He'd love to take you beach combing and tell you a tale or two. This delightful, interactive performance uses puppetry, music and storytelling to explore what it means to be friends. Recommended for ages 3-6. www.birmingham-rep.co.uk
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3 – 13 June Jephson Gardens – Outdoor theatre productions Grab your picnic and head down to catch your choice of the following shows – The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 3rd/4th June, 7:30pm, Mr Stink by David Walliams, 5th June, 6:30pm and 6th June, 2pm & 6:30pm, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 9th/10th June, 7:30pm or Wonder With Grimm, 12th June, 6:30pm and 13th June 2pm & 6:30pm www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk
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FAMILY ILLUSTRATIONS COPYRIGHT © KERR-KNEALE PRODUCTIONS LTD 1968
BALLETLORENT
The Tiger Who Came to Tea A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood. Based on the book by Judith Kerr. Thu 9 - Sun 12 Apr
The Lost Happy Endings
MOTIONHOUSE
Fri 24 & Sat 25 Apr
WILD Sat 2 May
Age 5+
All ages
A THOUSAND CRANES
Age 3+
The Great Race!
GARLIC THEATRE
Eggs on Legs Sat 16 May
Ages 3 – 8
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Jun
LE NAVET BETE
Ages 4 – 7
The Three Musketeers: A Comedy Adventure Thu 4 - Sat 6 Jun
Age 8+
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Box Office 024 7652 4524 / warwickartscentre.co.uk Warwick Arts Centre, The University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL
Warwick Arts Centre – The region’s biggest arts and entertainment venue.
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What’s on? 4 – 6 June Warwick Arts Centre – The Three Musketeers: A Comedy Adventure Armed with only a baguette and his questionable steed, join hot-headed d’Artagnan as he travels to Paris to become a musketeer. Will things go to plan? It’s unlikely! Featuring hilarious heroics, raucous romances and some bonkers fun with BMX bikes. www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
21 June Coughton Court – Father’s Day Celebrate Father’s Day by getting all the family together to sponsor a duck at Coughton’s traditional duck race, plus traditional games for families to enjoy. The race will start at 2pm so please arrive early to buy your duck. Ducks will be on sale from 11am. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
26 – 28 June Foodies Festival Join us for our biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music. See live performances from much-loved headliners and watch great performances from 50 emerging bands and soloists from the Birmingham area. www.foodiesfestival.com
13 – 14 June
7 – 11 July
Warwick Arts Centre – The Great Race! Combining original music and Taiko drumming, traditional dance and puppetry, children will discover the importance of taking part and how kindness and courage can help you cross the finishing line. www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
Birmingham Rep – Malory Towers Nostalgic, naughty and perfect for now, Malory Towers is a musical of high jinks, high drama and high spirits. This is a show for children and all of us grown up children who still dream of midnight feasts, pillow fights and headmistresses like Miss Grayling. www.birmingham-rep.co.uk
Join a Cadbury Easter E最 Hunt
at Coughton Court Join us for Easter fun and frolics for all the family to enjoy from Friday 10 – Monday 13 April, 11am – 4pm. £3 per trail, normal admission applies.
nationaltrust.org.uk/coughton-court © National Trust 2020. Registered Charity no. 205846.
Photography © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey.
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Book your tickets online at www.gwsr.com
It’s a great day out for the whole family! • Enjoy a 28 mile round trip through the glorious Cotswold countryside on our steam or heritage diesel trains • Travel through the 693 yard tunnel at Greet • Cross over the famous 15 arch viaduct at Stanway • Tea rooms and coffee shops at Toddington, Broadway and Winchcombe stations • Special family events throughout the year • Heritage trail, shop and small museum at Toddington station • Trains from Toddington, Broadway, Winchcombe or Cheltenham Racecourse • Free parking at Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse stations • Pay and display car park near Broadway station
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire GL54 5DT 寿 01242 621405
If you live in Solihull and would like more information please get in touch: You are not alone, we are here to help you We offer a range of free services including:
• Support planning • Activities • Emotional support • Training • Information and advice • and Carers Card
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7 places to join the VE Day 75th Anniversary celebrations On 8th May 2020 it will be 75 years since the war came to an end in Europe. The 75th anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect upon the enormous sacrifice, courage and determination of people from all walks of life who saw us through this important period in our history. There are many events being organised all over the country to celebrate – here are a few of our favourites:
∂ VE Day @ Sarehole Mill
Go back to the 1940’s with a street party event with fun for all the family on 8 May, 11am – 4pm. Free entry. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/sarehole
∑ Victory in Europe Race Day @ Warwick Racecourse
One of the most incredible race meetings ever staged at Warwick, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Victory in Europe on 8 May. This huge community occasion will feature a free street party in the centre of the course seating 1500 people, where picnics will be welcome (*conditions apply), as well as a level of entertainment never seen at the racecourse before! FREE traditional fairground, lots of side stalls and fun and games, face-painting and much more. www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/warwick
∏ Bank Holiday VE Day @ Compton Verney
During the war Compton Verney was used as a site for smokescreen testing, so on 8 May they will be restaging Turner Prize-nominated artist, Simon Patterson’s spectacular Landskip installation performance, first commissioned for Compton Verney in 2000. The magnificent explosions of colour will be detonated across the park throughout the day. www.comptonverney.org.uk
π VE Day @ Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway
Trains will operate along their 14.5 miles of track on Friday 8 May along with a 40's style café experience at the Toddington Flag and Whistle cafe, with some 1940's options on the menu and staff dressed up appropriately. www.gwsr.com
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∫ V-Free Day @ Soho House
It’s V-Free Day on 8 May, 11am–4pm. Free entry. Soho House will be showing you what life was like living under the threat of air raids – running air raid drills throughout the day, with wardens patrolling the ground protecting the home front. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/soho
œ VE Day Lawn Party Concert @
Bank Holiday VE Day Fri 8 May, 10.30am – 5pm Celebrate VE Day with Turner Prize nominee Simon Patterson’s spectacular, vibrant explosions of colour. Simon Patterson, Landskip, Compton Verney, 2000. Curated by Locus+
Umberslade Farm Park
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of the war in Europe 75 years ago on 8 May, Umberslade are hosting a lawn party concert and you are all invited! A day of music, community and traditional vintage lawn and parachute games. With vintage bands, they will be having a big street party with fun for all the family! Come down to the Farm, in your best 40s pin curls if you wish – and party with us like it’s 1945. www.umberslade.com
º Cosford Air Show
May Half Term Activities The Printers’ Workshop Sat 23 – Fri 29 May, 11am – 4pm
Forest School Tue 26 & Thu 28 May, 11am – 3pm £3 per child, babes in arms FREE
See our website for further information
www.cosfordairshow.co.uk Check our online feature for lots more VE Day events taking place around the Midlands.
Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ
comptonverney.org.uk
Registered charity no. 1032478
On Sunday 14 June, the RAF Cosford Air Show will commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and host “Fighter Meet 2020”. The exciting theme will demonstrate the evolution of air defence aircraft over the last century. This will include commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain – bringing to life the legendary story with emotive flying displays and interactive ground exhibitions – as well as looking to the future, showcasing the very best of today’s Air Supremacy. Visit the Vintage Village on the showground where you will find a giant VE street party, take a picnic or buy some food from the vendors, pull up a chair and join in the fun.
Compton Verney image: Credit - Simon Patterson, Landskip, Compton Verney, 2000. Curated by Locus+
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Clubs & Classes Ackers Adventure An array of activities for 8 – 18 year olds to try at these Holiday Camps. Tel: 0121 772 5111 www.ackers-adventure.co.uk
ASN Multi-Activity Camps 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 Sports and activity childcare during every school holiday at venues throughout the Midlands. Tel: 0121 663 1426 www.aspire-sports.co.uk
Also, mini soccer on Saturday mornings. Tel: 07821 827785 www.footballdevelopmentscheme.co.uk
Four Ashes Junior Golf Academy
Whatever your age or ability, Complete Cricket can create an Individual Coaching programme to benefit you and improve your game. www.completecricket.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
Diamond Swim Academy
Kombat Kids Karate
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
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
Fairytale Choir
Premier Active Camps
Fairytale Choir is the choir for children aged 5-11. We are based in the West Midlands (Birmingham, Solihull and surrounding areas). Our choir gives a rare opportunity to young children to not only sing, but also perform the original Musical Fairy Tales on the theatrical stage in front of other children and older audience. www.fairytalechoir.com
Multi Sports activity camps based at Tudor Grange Academy and St George & St Teresa Primary Schools. Action packed and fun for all. www.premieractive.co.uk
Complete Cricket
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
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.
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Stagecoach 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
Solihull Young Dancers 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
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Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES
Action-packed childcare this
Ofsted registered
School Holiday Choice of venues and activities
10% OFF
We accept childcare vouchers
WITH CODE R2GS Offer expires at 5pm on Friday 8th May
Solihull Alderbrook School Easter Holiday 6th - 17th April May Half Term 26th - 29th May See website for full schedule
Open from 8am-6pm
For more info visit aspire-sports.co.uk or call 0121 663 1426 TENNIS • SQUASH • FOOTBALL • HOCKEY • BASKETBALL • ARCHERY • GOLF • CRICKET • DODGE BALL • ROUNDERS
MULTI-SPORTS CAMPS FOR 4 – 13 YR OLDS SP 19 RIN G/SUMMER 20 Half day: 9:30- 12:30 (£12.50 members/£13.50 non-members)
Full Day: 9:30 – 4:30 (£25 members/ £27 non-members)
LIM TIME ITED BOO OF AND K & PAY B FER
Mon 6th – Thurs 9th Apr Tues 14th – Fri 17th Apr
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Additional wrap around care available 20% discount if all days in a week booked 10% younger sibling discount BOOK IN ADVANCE
(4-5yr olds may only attend half day sessions) All staff are DBS checked and First Aid trained.
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Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES
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 TRAIN WITH:
Sensei Max Brazier, 3rd Dan Monday: Hockley Heath Pavilion, Solihull B94 6HH 5pm to 6pm Wednesday: Hobmoor Community Centre, Yardley B25 8FD 5.30pm to 6.30pm
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
STAGECOACH SOLIHULL SUMMER WORKSHOP Put on a show in a week! Moana – Ages 4-7
Visit our website to book your Summer Workshop with Solihull Stagecoach
We Will Rock You – Ages 7-18 Technical Theatre Workshop – Ages 8-15 Learn about sound, lighting and props.
Mon to Fri
24th-28th August 2020
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Raring2go! PRE-SCHOOL
Pre-school 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
Toddler tennis Tiny Toddler Tennis is a fun and engaging programme for 2-3 year olds. The sessions use parental involvement to help introduce tennis based movement and coordination. Toddler Tennis Tykes classes are for 3-5 year olds. It doesn’t matter if your child has never played before, these lessons are a great way to have fun and get active. Throw, catch and move whilst developing tennis specific shots. Contact: Jess Mapp 07870168794 www.toddlertennis.co.uk
Rhythm Time Fun, educational and award winning music classes daily in Solihull, Shirley, Dickens Heath & Dorridge. Your little one's confidence, creativity and co-ordination will flourish with our fun, quality music session. Classes from baby up to Preschool, with special multisensory courses for tiny babies. Contact: Keeley on 07818 114 688 www.rhythmtime.net
Stagecoach – Mini 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
Teaching the FUNdamentals of football to children aged 18months to 7th Birthday
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
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New Friday morning classes for Little Kicks (18months - 3.5yrs) and Junior Kickers (2.5yrs - 3.5yrs) in Solihull from April 2020
BOOK A TRIAL SESSION 0121 744 9730 rhiggs@littlekickers.co.uk www.littlekickers.co.uk #morethanjustfootball
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Raring2go! PRE-SCHOOL E& DANC ENT M E V MO SSES CLA months From 10 ards upw
We Twirl We Dance We Smile
TRI CLASAL AVAIL SES ABLE
CLASSES IN BALSALL COMMON ON MONDAYS CLASSES IN KENILWORTH ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS
• Fun packed dance and music classes for children aged 1 – 5 years during term time and up to 7 years in the holidays • Engaging & educational • Helps develop co-ordination, confidence & creativity • Dance, sing & play using props, puppets & instruments • Taught by highly skilled Dance and Drama teachers
For more information please contact us at:
cheryl@twirlingtoddlers.co.uk @twirlingtoddlerssolihull.kenilworth.co.uk
www.twirlingtoddlers.co.uk
Classes on Mondays in Knowle and Fridays at Solihull Indoor Bowls Club
Call Katy on 07932 333284 katy@groovylittlemovers.co.uk www.groovylittlemovers.co.uk
Learn to Swim in Solihull with Diamond Swim Academy
Learn to Swim lessons from 2.5yrs upwards
Ladies Only Adult lessons Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Adult and Baby Adult and Toddler Pre School lessons Langley Primary School Contact: 07706 485091 / 07756 088617 email: info@diamondswimacademy.co.uk
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Raring2go! PARTIES
5 steps to a more sustainable children’s party Children’s birthday parties are a lot of fun but can also create a lot of waste. Here are a few tips to make your next celebration a little more eco-friendly.
1. Send e-invitations Virtually everyone asks for a text or email RSVP nowadays so why not save on paper and invite your party goers in a What’s App group or Facebook event?
2. Cut out the waste No one wants to spend ages tidying up afterwards! Use compostable tableware or did you know that you can hire reusable tableware Florence & Burt even do the washing up for you!
4. Recycle decorations Hire decorations so that they get reused and consider biodegradable latex balloons like those from Pom Poms Party or, if you have foil ones, remember that these can be recycled.
5. Plastic-free party bags How often do those bags full of goodies end up, a few days later, as a collection of plastic nick-nacks that no one is interested in? How about replacing the plastic with an Easter Egg or a book? Florence & Burt offer a range of plastic-free eco party bags and Henley Chocolates have a selection of treats with plastic-free packaging.
3. Have a plan for left-over food It can be tricky to cater for tastes and judge portion sizes. Try making individual lunch boxes with a pre-ordered sandwich filler or make sure any leftovers will keep for school lunches or can be frozen.
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Raring2go! PARTIES
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/
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
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
Pom Poms Party Having a Party? We offer an Event Décor and Planning Service. From Children’s Parties to Weddings and any other reason you might be celebrating. From a simple bouquet of balloons to a stunning Organic Balloon Arch Display, we can help you make your next event one to remember! Tel: 07545 134227 www.pompomsparty.com
Sleepee Teepee Parties Give your child a sleepover party they won’t forget. Sleepee Teepee Parties offer overnight hire of indoor teepee tents and everything you need to create a magical sleepover. Plus we deliver, set up and collect the following day. Prices start from just £50. Email sleepeeteepeeparties@outlook.com Facebook @sleepeeteeparties Instagram sleepeeteepee.parties
Florence & Burt – Eco Party Supplies Love parties, hate waste!? At Florence & Burt we provide a party in a box with our hireable tableware sets. (We also make a donation to your child's school.) Make the party last longer with our unique, plastic-free party bags and favours with handcrafted pieces designed to entertain and nurture creativity. We're ready for your next party! www.florenceandburt.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/solihull
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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Raring2go! BOOK REVIEWS
New and exciting books for Spring There are lots of new and exciting books coming out this spring, and there is something fun for everyone! Tamsin Rosewell of Kenilworth Books rounds up a few of the great books to look out for.
Ghoul Scouts, Camp Croak by Taylor Dolan In this story Lexie is dropped off at the wrong summer camp by her distracted grandmother, and all sorts of chaos ensues…but Lexie is made of stern stuff - she becomes part of the Ghoul Scout Summer. She and her new friends (a werewolf, a ghost, a voodoo zombie) soon have a challenge on their hands when Scoutmaster Euphemia Vile appears, determined to make these gruesome scouts behave in just the way she wants… £6.99 paperback
I'm Sticking with You by Smriti Halls and Steve Small One to look out for this May, I'm Sticking with You tells the story of a friendship - between a bear and a squirrel, and the squirrel is determined that they will be friends! 'Wherever you're going, I'm going too. Whatever you're doing, I'm sticking with you.’ It's wonderful to have good friends to see you through the good times and the bad. But sometimes, friends can also be a bit . . . well . . . overbearing! This is a gorgeously warm, funny book about everything a friendship can be – for anyone who's ever had a determined friend. £6.99 paperback and £12.99 hardback.
I Don't Like Books. Never. Ever. The End. Emma Perry and Sharon Davey Like many children Mabel is given lots of books, but she does NOT want to read them, no she really does not like books at all! She is going to ignore them completely as she has no interest. But one day, the books very quietly get their own revenge. They entice her in.. would Mabel like to travel on a spaceship....oh no, she wouldn't because she doesn't like books. Well would she like to know how the detective solves the mystery.. Oh no, she wouldn't because she doesn't like books.. Who'd like the chance to
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accompany a knight on a quest.. Oh no it won't be Mabel because...Mabel Does Not Like Books. Never. EVER. The End. Hardback £12.99
What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside Lydia Monks and Julia Donaldson New out this April from the team that brought us Sharing a Shell and What The Ladybird Heard. It is full of sparkly sea creatures, including a magical mermaid, and plenty of seaside fun, and also has glitter on every page for little fingers to explore while you read to them. The clever little ladybird we know so well is off on a trip to the seaside, but those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to their wicked ways again. This time they're planning to steal the mermaid's long, luscious hair and sell it to a famous star . . . luckily, the crime-busting ladybird has another cunning plan to stop the thieves! £12.99 Hardback
Diary of a Young Naturalist Dara McAnulty New out in May from independent publisher and nature specialist, Little Toller, The Diary of a Young Naturalist is written by an autistic young teenager with a knowledge and passion for the natural world. Illustrated with photographs from his own family outing, this book will inspire both adults and older children. These vivid, evocative and moving diary entries about his connection to wildlife and the way he sees the world are raw in their telling, portraying Dara’s intense connection to the natural world, and his perspective as a teenager juggling exams and friendships alongside a life of campaigning. £16.00 Hardback
Take your copy of Raring2go! into Kenilworth Books for a 10% discount! Book reviews are written for Raring2go! by Tamsin Rosewell of Kenilworth Books, Talisman Square, Kenilworth CV8 1JB
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IMAGINE
CAN YOU WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO NOT HAVE YOUR OWN BED? We estimate there could be as many as 400,000 children in the UK for whom this is the reality. They are sleeping on the floor, or sharing with parents or siblings. Buttle UK is a national children’s charity. What we do is very simple. We pay for everyday things that struggling families cannot afford. That could be anything from a bed for a child without one, to a laptop so a homeless teenager can start their first college course. The legacy left to us by our founder, Frank Buttle, means we can cover our own administration costs. So every penny of a gift will go directly to a family that really needs it.
Charity number: 313007. Scotland: SCO37997
YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP US FUND MORE OF OUR LIFE CHANGING CHANCES FOR CHILDREN GRANTS To find out more, or make a donation, visit: www.buttleuk.org
- BUTTLE UK
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One to make with the kids… simple with no baking involved!
NO BAKE CHEESECAKE
INGREDIENTS • 8oz Digestive Biscuits, crushed • 4oz Margarine • 2oz Soft Brown Sugar • 1 Tin Condensed Milk • 1/2 Pint Double Cream • 1 lb Cream Cheese (full fat) • 8 tbsp Lemon Juice • Pie Filling, fresh fruit or chocolate
Makes 8 Portions
Not Suitable for freezing
Preparation 15 minutes
METHOD 1 Melt margarine 2 Add the crushed biscuits and sugar and mix well 3 Push into a loose bottom tin or pastry dish - compact it down well with the bottom of a glass or back of spoon. 4 Put the condensed milk, cream cheese and double cream into a moulinex and beat it together. 5 Add the lemon juice slowly (you may not need it all) until the mixture thickens. 6 Pour the mixture over the biscuit base. 7 Chill until ready to serve. 8 Put the fruit or pie 昀lling on top. For an added treat you could grate chocolate over the top! (chocolate orange is nice!) 28
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Raring2go! COMPETITIONS
Competition Winners
Legoland Discovery Centre:
Stratford upon Avon Butterfly Farm:
Anna Lord
Joshua Evans, 11, Knowle CE Primary Academy
Warwick Castle: Lyssa Hillhouse
Ackers Adventure:
Sealife Centre: Katie Kosmala
Sian Fennelly
Aspire Active Camp: Maddy O’Brien, 8, Our Lady of the Wayside RC Primary
COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS: Enter the competitions online at www.raring2go.co.uk/solihull/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.
FOR OUTDOOR WIN! TICKETS THEATRE AT JEPHSON GARDENS This summer Heartbreak Productions will be returning to Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa with the following programme of outdoor theatre shows: • The Great Gatsby, 3rd/4th June, 7:30 • Mr Stink, 5th June, 6:30 and 6th June, 2:00/6:30 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 9th/10th June, 7:30 • Wonder With Grimm, 12th June, 6:30 and 13th June 2:00/6:30
WIN
A 7 NIGHT HOLIDAY WITH EUROCAMP
To be in with a chance of winning a Standard Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) or 2 Standard Adult Tickets to a show of their choice from the 2020 summer programme in Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa, just answer the following question: Heartbreak productions will be performing an adaptation of which David Walliams book at Jephson Gardens this summer? A – The Midnight Gang B – Mr Stink C – The Boy in the Dress D – Ratburger
For more details visit:
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Closing date is 30th April 2020. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions opposite.
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Raring2go! COMPETITIONS FAMILY WEEKEND TICKET TO WIN! AELDERFLOWER FIELDS MIDLANDS
FAMILY TICKET TO VISIT THE WIN! ABRITISH MOTOR MUSEUM
A weekend of adventure and discovery, Elderflower Fields is recognised as one of the leading family festivals in the UK. Packed full of new experiences for all the family, this wild weekend arrives from 29 – 31 May at the stunning rural location of Stanford Hall in Leicestershire. The award winning formula of Elderflower Fields brings plenty of outdoor activities from kayaking to tree climbing plus workshops in arts, sport, music and nature, together with a relaxed, safe and encouraging atmosphere for families with young children.
Join us for some ‘Mini Madness’ this Easter holidays. You can follow the Fix it! family trail, join a family tour with our very own Mini factory costumed characters, and even design your own Mini in our air drying clay workshops! Visit over the Easter Weekend 10 - 13 April and you can enjoy a traditional Easter Egg hunt with a bit of a Mini twist! Collect eggs around the Museum to claim your reward.
To be in with a chance of winning a family weekend ticket to Elderflower Fields Midlands for 2 adults and 2 children, just answer the following question:
To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket to visit the museum, just answer the following question:
What dates does Elderflower Fields Midlands take place in 2020? A – 22-24 May B – 29-31 May C – 15-17 May
This Easter the fun at the British Motor Museum will be based around which iconic car? A – Land Rover B – Mini C – Jaguar
Closing date is 1 May 2020. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions opposite.
Closing date is 30th April 2020. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions opposite.
TO SEE WWE LIVE WIN! 4ATTICKETS ARENA BIRMINGHAM
WWE Live is a unique blend of sport and entertainment, combining in-ring match action with dramatic entertainment. Bursting with all the drama and energy of a rock concert, in a fun, lively and exciting environment, WWE Live is the ultimate in family entertainment! To be in with a chance of winning 4 tickets to see WWE Live at Arena Birmingham on 5 May, just answer the following question: What does WWE stand for? A – Wonderful World of Eggs B – World Wrestling Entertainment C – World Wide Entertainment
Closing date is 28th April 2020. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions opposite. Winner will be required to provide a photo and review from the event.
FAMILY TICKET TO VISIT WIN! AWEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK West Midland Safari Park has an exciting year planned for its guests, with new arrivals, new exhibits and the introduction of luxury accommodation. To kick start the year, the Park announced the arrival of seven African lion cubs. Ten-year-old Scar gave birth to three cubs on 27 August 2019, with the second litter of four cubs following three weeks later on 17 September 2019, for seven-year-old Amber. The lion cubs aren’t the only exciting new development on the safari, as work has started on upgrading the animal facilities as well as improving the overall guest experience. To be in with a chance of winning a family day ticket to the Bewdley based attraction, just answer the following question: What is the name of the female who gave birth to 3 of the African lion cubs? A – Scar B – Scab C – Scarface
Closing date is 30th April 2020. Enter online at raring2go.co.uk. Full terms and conditions opposite.
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