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SUMMER OF FUN From family-friendly festivals to wet weather fun, we’ve plenty of ideas to keep the kids entertained this summer. Back to nature Fly a kite, go geocaching, build a den, explore a new trail – you don’t have to travel far or spend a lot of money to have fun outdoors. If you need some inspiration, try The National Trust’s 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ list, which is available as a free app, a printed leaflet, or a PDF. The app is particularly appealing for tech-savvy kids, as it lets them record their activities and earn printable certificates. Activities range from bug hunting and playing pooh sticks to canoeing, rock climbing and orienteering. Festivals Festival season isn’t just for the grown-ups – there are plenty of family-friendly festivals to choose from, including: • Suffolk’s Latitude Festival has its own family campsite and kids’ area. Children can enjoy a whole host of activities, from pizza making to 12
weird science. There are live shows for children of all ages, a kids’ disco, and plenty of music to dance along to. • At Camp Bestival children can learn circus tricks, be entertained by Mister Maker, Mr Tumble and Dick & Dom, jump on the world’s biggest bouncy castle, and lots more. • Cheshire’s Just So festival is specifically aimed at children and offers a ‘magical experience where art, music and literature are embedded and entwined in a beautiful and wondrous landscape.’ There’s everything from baby yoga and storytelling to dance workshops, live shows and a jelly fight! • Chagstock is rather smaller than Latitude or Bestival, but offers great value for money. An adult weekend ticket is £90, including camping, and under-12s go free. There’s a family camping area, play area, bouncy castle and various activities.
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The Gruffalo's Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004 - Macmillan Children's Books
THE GRUFFALO AND FRIENDS ARRIVE AT MOTTISFONT Colourful, characterful works by the much-loved children’s illustrator Axel Scheffler will be on display at the National Trust’s Mottisfont over the summer until 3 September.
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Mottisfont’s exhibition will be very familyfocused. The gallery will be laid out to suit younger audiences, with lower-hanging pictures, a childfriendly guide and cosy reading spaces dotted throughout. It will be an immersive experience, with large, scene-setting vinyls and other decorations taken from Scheffler’s illustrations, alongside more traditionally hung artworks. Quotes from the books will also decorate the walls. A family activity trail, based around Mottisfont’s grounds, will run alongside the exhibition, with a craft activity to take home. As with the gallery, different areas of the gardens will be ‘themed’ for different stories and characters.
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There are many attractions in the area which will come to mind when planning what to do during the summer. However some need a little more thought, especially if you are watching your budget. All these are low cost or free days out. Imagine you are a millionaire: Northington Grange is the foremost example of the Greek Revival style in England, built between 1804 and 1809. It is free, and a great place for imagining yourself as Lord or Lady of the Manor. This is a lovely picnic spot too. www.englishheritage.co.uk and search for Northington. Imagine you are an art critic: The grounds of Hillier Gardens (near Romsey) make an interesting walk at any time of the year, but in the summer they have an annual exhibition of Art in the Garden. www.hilliergardens.org.uk Imagine you are a child: With a signal box and station, track running through tunnels, over and under bridges, round curves and changing gradients, the miniature railway provides a fun ride for children and adults. Eastleigh Lakeside Railway, Royal Victoria Country Park, Moors Valley Railway, Exbury Gardens Railway and Bankside Miniature Railway. Imagine you are a wildlife expert: Enjoy a date with nature at the Reptile Centre, 18
with fun activities for the whole family. Quiz trail and ‘making’ activities for children. Come and see the ‘live’ video of birds on their nests as well as the reptiles and amphibians. For more information 0300 067 4601. There is no charge for this event. Just turn up between 10.30am and 4pm. New Forest Reptile Centre, SO43 7GR Wed 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug. www.forestry.gov.uk and search for the centre For more nature trails look no further than the Wildlife and Butterfly Walk at Southampton Common. Learn about all the species of butterflies and moths that are in the UK. The walks start just inside the main gates at the end of Cemetery Road where parking is available. The walks and events are all free but any donations would be much appreciated. Bookings - 07538 888 655. Imagine you are on holiday: The land in the New Forest is quite unlike anywhere else in the county and once you are in there it feels like you are on holiday. You can take a long walk or to see more take bikes with you. Take a picnic and drinking water. Imagine you are a golf professional: If you’ve never played the game and wouldn’t dream of going onto a main course you can still have the chance to swing a club. Go down to the mini golf at Andrews East Park, Southampton, it is around £2.50 per person and it is an 18 hole course. For more information call 02380 833000.
THE GREAT BRICK SAFARI: AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE Marwell Wildlife is to become the first UK zoo to host a collection of giant LEGO brick animals. This summer over 80 sculptures, representing 25 different species, will be installed at the Hampshire attraction, offering an exciting and unique trail to connect children with nature. Over 2 million bricks will be used to make the sculptures, which are being created by Bordonbased LEGO building company Bright Bricks. Among them will be a 1.5 tonne elephant, a life size Bengal tiger and a trio of Giant panda cubs. Other sculptures will be inspired by Marwell’s own diverse collection of animals, with a red ruffed lemur, a warthog and a mob of meerkats all featuring on the trail.
experience. We know our guests both old and young are going to absolutely love the trail.” LEGO fans of all ages will also be able to try their hands at making their own animal sculptures in the LEGO brick play area. The Great Brick Safari will be included with general admission to Marwell Zoo and runs from 1 August until 1 October.
James Cretney, Chief Executive of Marwell Wildlife said: “We are delighted to be the first zoo in the UK to host an interactive LEGO brick
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HEALTH & EXERCISE TAEKWONDO FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN, & MARTIAL ARTS FITNESS Waterside Taekwondo Club teaches in the New Forest area. Classes for Children and Adults in Lymington, Millbrook, Totton and Holbury. Call Master Graves on 07871875254 email on watersidetkd@gmail.com www.watersidetaekwondoclub.co.uk LADIES WHO WALK A weekly walk around the Hollybank area of Hythe for local ladies. Gentle paced walk, a chat and a cup of tea afterwards. Call Barbara on 07932 610096 20
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When the weather is warm there’s nothing to beat taking a trip on the water. It’s difficult with the British weather to pre-plan a day by the sea or on a river, so most of these suggestions are just turn up and pay. From Ocean Village Various trips from 1 hour to 4.5 hours operated by Blue Funnel Cruises e.g. Southampton Harbour, Hamble River, Portsmouth (non landing) www.bluefunnel.co.uk/day From Keyhaven near Lymington. Small open ferry boat to Hurst Castle leaves from Keyhaven Quay from 10am. Adults £6.50/Children £3.50 return. www.hurstcastle.co.uk. Adults £5, Children £3
ON THE WATER From Christchurch Take a small open motorboat (self driven) along the river from various departure points. Approx £20 for half an hour/£30 for an hour. www.bournemouthboating.co.uk From Odiham Trips along the Basingstoke Canal on a traditional 67ft narrowboat. Trips take up to 2.5 hours. Family ticket around £15 or less depending on trip. www.s-h-c-c.co.uk On a Steamboat The Waverley Steamboat will be in Southampton for a couple of weeks and offers several different trips. www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
From Lymington to the Isle of Wight. Various cruises including lunchtime and evenings. www.puffincruiseslymingtonquay.com
From Buckler’s Hard Take a tranquil cruise down the Beaulieu River – an unspoilt haven which is rich in history and wildlife. On the day £5 adults, £3 children. www.bucklershard.co.uk/attractions/river-cruise
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THE ART OF DISPLAY If you want to create displays of your treasured possessions that show them off, our top ten tips will help. 1. Consider what you are displaying, whether it is sturdy or fragile, valuable or everyday. Do you wish to admire it from afar or do you prefer it close to hand and perhaps picked up? You may find you can manage with a display on a mantelpiece, shelf or table top, or you can invest in a specially designed cabinet, case or stand. If you opt for specialist display furniture, choose pieces that complement the style and proportions of your home. 2. Good lighting makes all the difference. Carefully positioned ceiling-mounted spotlights are ideal, but an adjustable lamp may provide a more informal, cheaper fix for a simple domestic display. Think about where the light comes from: directly above, behind (for a dramatic silhouette) or from the front, and how ‘warm’ or ‘cool’ the bulb should be in order to enhance colour and texture. 3. Group objects together and they can be much more than the sum of their parts. A group display may consist of almost anything: a series of Delftware plates or tiles, a dozen framed silk headscarves, pebbles in graduating sizes, mirrored baubles, wooden shoe lasts, a row of modern chairs in sorbet shades…you can have great fun with almost anything you decide to gather together. 4. Displays of identical pairs of objects are probably the most simple, and often the most 26
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COMMUNITY TO THE RESCUE! The residents of Hythe woke up on Monday 10 July to yet another fire, this time at Hythe Garage in Prospect Place. Thankfully, as with the Hythe Pier fire no-one was injured. Hythe Garage, in business for 7 years, is run by duo Nathan Painter and Gary Walker; both are gutted by this incident and wanted to thank the community for their support. “We would especially like to thank all the emergency services who turned out so promptly and quickly secured the area and protected other parts of our lovely village. We would also like to thank the huge number of supportive messages and calls we’ve had from all parts of the community to the difficult situation we find ourselves in.” said Nathan.
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All is not lost though. “Despite losing many of our tools and equipment we hope to continue to operate in premises next door so we are still “open for business” thank goodness,” added Gary.
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GLOBAL OUTDOOR CLASSROOM DAY Outdoor Classroom Day is a global initiative to encourage children to enjoy and share the great outdoors while playing and learning. Schools are invited to sign up to the days on 7 September and 12 October. Moyles Court School in the New Forest were keen to be involved and have so far arranged for their Junior School to spend a day with a New Forest National Park Education Ranger and the Senior School a trip to the Reptile Centre and Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary.
Image: Outdoor Classroom: a Park Ranger with Moyles pupils
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RINGWOOD CARNIVAL 16 Sep Ringwood Centre BH24 1HY Two fun filled processions round Ringwood town with floats, music, funfair and more. www.ringwoodcarnival.org MURDER MYSTERY DINNER 16 Sep 7.30pm South Lawn Hotel Lymington SO41 0RF Whilst enjoying the company of your fellow guests a blood-curdling scream rends the night air, and to your horror you realise that the charming person that was sitting next to you has just been killed! 07958 464677 murder-mystery-uk.com KEEPING AN ART JOURNAL 20 Sep, 7.30pm to 9.30pm Lyndhurst Community Centre SO43 7NY Committee member Allison Goddard will lead a participation evening exploring the art and joy of keeping an art journal. Allison’s journals are works of art! newforestartsociety.weebly.com CRAFT CLASSES 21 Sep 2pm-4pm Tools for Self Reliance Ringwood Road Southampton SO40 7GY Places are still available on the following craft workshops held at Tools for Self Reliance’s head quarters. Lavender bags
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