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WHAT SHALL WE DO TODAY?

SUMMER 2017

WILDLIFE SPOTTER GUIDE

GREAT DAYS OUT EASY RECIPES SUMMER MOVIES NEW FREE APPS THE FREE ACTIVITY GUIDE FOR ALL THE FAMILY SPO1736 123GO! 2017.indd 1

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30 hours

Free Childcare

All 3 and 4 year olds are eligible for 15 hours free childcare per week, while many of those from working families may receive up to 30 hours

Find out more from Sefton’s Family Information Service 0345 140 0845

fis@sefton.gov.uk www.seftondirectory.com/childcare

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CONTENTS Access 4 Lofts. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..43 Acorn Farm. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..14 Active Sefton.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..7 Apps. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .40 & 41 Ashurst Dental Practice. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..51 Back & Neck Pain .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..42 Barbers .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..45 Base Dance Academy. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..48 Be Active .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..27 Bicycles .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..43 Birkdale High School. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..25 Birthday Parties .. .. .23, 25, 29, 49, 54 & 55 Blackpool Zoo .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..13 Book reviews. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..50 Bramley’s Coffee House .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..39 Building Services .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .52 & 53 Call the Experts .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .60 & 61 Camping Ideas .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..38 Canal & River Cruises . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..20 Carpets & Flooring .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .52, 53 & 61 Cedar Farm. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..14 Cherubs Day Nursery. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..49 Chez Moi Brasserie .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..39 Chimney Sweeps.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..60 China Butterfly. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..18 Church Farm.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..14 Churchtown Roofline & Windows .. .. .. ..53 Come on over to my place. .. .. .. .. .54 & 55 Community Childcare Services.. .. .. .. .. ..56 Crazy Town .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..16 Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre 20 & 27 Croxteth Park Farm .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..14 Day Nursery .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..49 Decorating .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..60 Dental Care. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..51 Dining Out.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..39 Don’t move … improve!. .. .. .. .. .. .52 & 53 Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..17 Echo Wheel of Liverpool.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..8 Everton FC Stadium Tour. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..18 Fajitas.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..57 Flights. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..42 Flooring. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..61 Floral Pavilion .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..51 Formby Pinewoods & Beach. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..13 Free Childcare .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .2 & 56 Function Room Hire .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..49 Gardening Services . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..60 Girls Work Fitness.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..25 Go Ape .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..6 Go Potty! .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..18 Golf Lessons .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..44 Green Fayre .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..48 Growing Vegetables .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..62 Gulliver’s Warrington. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..4 Gymnastics & Tumbling .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..25 Heating & Plumbing.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..60 Historic Palaces .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..38 Home Improvements .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .52 & 53 Ice Pops. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..30 Illuminasia.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..20 Imagination Station. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..8 Jaspers Gifts & Sweets .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..45 Jellybugs.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..16 Joinery .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..60 Jump Warehouse. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .28 & 29 Junior Rangers .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..48 Kelly Shirley School of Dance .. .. .. .. .. .. ..45 Kid’s Parties. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..64 Kids Fashion Fun .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..49 Kids Summer Camp .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..48 Kidz H2O.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..27 Kings Gardens Southport .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..63 Knowsley Safari Park .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..6 Ladies Fitness Centre.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..25 Lathams The Bakers. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..49

Learn to Swim .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..48 Liverpool FC Museum & Tour .. .. .. .. .. .. ..18 Liverpool War Museum .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..26 Local Tradesmen. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .60 & 61 Loft Conversions. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .43, 52 & 53 London Summer Days.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..38 Lytham St Annes. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..13 Mackay Brothers. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..61 Making Exercise Fun .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..44 Maricourt Catholic High School. .. .. .. .. .. ..9 Mark Anthony Joinery .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..60 Mark Vernon Heating & Plumbing. .. .. ..60 Massage Therapy .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..42 Math & English Tuition.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..35 Mattel Play Liverpool.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..15 McDonald Dance Academy.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..45 Mersey Ferries.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..12 Microlight Flights.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..42 Milkshake Ice Pops .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..30 Mini Pizza Quiches .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..58 Mosscrop Cycles. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..43 Movies .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .36 & 37 Nature’s Remedy .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..5 Net Aware. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .46 & 47 Nostalgia Tea Rooms.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..39 ODVA Veterans Club .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..49 Parkforce Volunteers .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..19 Peter Pan .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..51 Pip Squeaks Play Cafe .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..49 Plumbing. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..60 Pull-out Spotter Guide .. .. .. 31, 32, 33 & 34 Purple Monster .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .16 & 25 Rampworx .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..16 Raspberry Ripple Cake.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..59 Recipes .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 30, 57–59 Rock and River. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..12 Royal Clifton Hotel & Spa .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..64 Rufford Old Hall.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..26 Sefton Family Information Service . .. .. .. ..2 Slumber Parties.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .54 & 55 Southport Flower Show .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..4 Southport Marine Lake. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..20 Southport Old Links Golf Club .. .. .. .. .. ..44 Southport Pleasureland .. .. .. .. .. .. .13 & 21 Southport Windows .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..53 Space Converters .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..52 Spaceport. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..16 Speke Hall .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..26 SplashWorld.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..7 Stay Safe Online. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .46 & 47 Stay Sun Safe. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..24 Summer Camp .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..48 Summer Movies .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .36 & 37 Sunshine Burgers. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..58 Swimming Lessons. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..48 The Atkinson.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .10 & 11 The Potting Shed .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..18 Tigertuft Carpet Warehouse.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..53 Trade Section. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .60 & 61 Trampolining. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .28 & 29 Tuitionin .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..35 Tweenie Tots 2.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..56 U-Boat Story .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..26 Unite Martial Arts .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .21 & 22 Upside Down Banana Cake.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..59 VHS Barbers .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..45 VR Here. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..8 Walking Festival. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..48 West Lancashire Light Railway .. .. .. .. .. ..20 West Lancashire Parks & Countryside .. ..48 Wildlife Watch. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 31, 32, 33 & 34 Windmill Animal Farm. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..14 Window Care Northwest. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..61 Windoworld .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..52 World Museum Liverpool.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..26 WWT Martin Mere .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .6 & 17

The summer holidays provide some of the best times for children … but it’s a challenging time for parents.

Keeping children entertained without breaking the bank is never easy. Particularly during the long summer break.

That’s why we have created 123GO! as your useful guide to a host of local events, great locations and bright ideas that are available throughout the summer months … and many are absolutely free!

It can often be difficult to find the time to sit down and plan something to do as a family. Here you’ll find many activities to suit for everyone – children, parents and grandparents alike.

Please keep your copy of 123GO! handy as a reference guide to all of the great activities and fun things to do.

Let’s all enjoy the summer together.

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Southport Flower Show Southport

southportflowershow.co.uk

01704 547147 Southport Flower Show is the largest independent flower show in the country, attracting over 50,000 visitors across 4 days: Thursday 17th - Sunday 20th August 2017.

Set to be bigger and better than ever before, we’re delighted to announce this year’s theme as The Curious Garden.

Inspired by a sense of mystery, wonder and curiosity this year, you’re invited to something very peculiar.

Find your way through the foliage to reveal the strange and delightful secrets of the British garden. Through a twist, a turn and a secret door - what will you discover?

Gulliver’s Warrington Warrington

www.gulliversfun.co.uk

01925 444888 Lots to do is the best way to describe this day out with 80 rides (half are covered for all weather eventualities), special events, splash zones and a lot more besides.

Gulliver’s is also where you can treat everyone to an overnight stay and have lots of exciting things to do.

With four eating places (pizzas, burgers, fish and chips and American classics) to choose from, this theme park will make everyone happy whatever their age.

Gulliver’s Warrington

Southport Flower Show

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WIN

a BioSnacky® DIY Sprouting Kit containing a germinator jar, 3 packets of seeds and a BioSnacky lunch bag

Have a sprouting good summer with Nature’s Remedies!

Vote for Sprouts! Yes really!

Nutritionists speak very highly of these little ‘power pellets’.

Imagine all that energy a teeny weeny seed requires to push out a baby plant and you’re going to eat it. Baby plants/sprouts contain high concentrations of valuable enzymes, proteins, mineral substances, trace elements and natural vitamins. All things essential for life. Sprouts also contain excellent fibre that is beneficial to the intestines and regulates the digestive process and finally, since they grow right up until the moment they’re picked, practically no nutrients are lost.

Sprinkle them on salads, pop into sandwiches (perfect for kiddies lunchboxes, add them to a stir fry or use them as a garnish.

Nature’s Remedies has teamed up with A. Vogel to give two lucky winners the chance to win a BioSnacky® DIY Sprouting Kit containing a

germinator jar, 3 packets of seeds and a BioSnacky® lunch bag. This is an ideal project for encouraging kids to eat their ‘greens’ – happy sprouting!

Grow your own BioSnacky® at home in as little as 3 days! Great for kids and adults alike, sprouting is a great way to always have a fresh supply of nutritious salad growing all year round.

Why bother growing your own? They are quick and easy to grow, kids love them, children are far more likely to eat food that they have helped to grow, so sprouting is a great way of getting some healthy food into them.

It couldn’t be simpler: just rinse, soak, rinse, soak and watch them develop. You’ll have a mini organic garden in the corner of your kitchen in no time. They’re always on the grow!

For best results use organic, GM free, nonirradiated seeds such as BioSnacky® – available from Nature’s Remedies, 3 Market Street, Southpor t, and all good independent health food stores.

To win please pick up a crossword from our store.

3 Market Street Southport PR8 1HH

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WWT Martin Mere

Go Ape

01704 895181

0333 331 7620 (local rates)

Step into a wilder world at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough where wilderness and familyfriendliness combine. Come and enjoy each season, from our award winning Downy Duckling Experience in the spring, nature explorers in summer to thousands of wintering Whooper swans at our enchanting Swan Spectacular.

Get in touch with your inner Tarzan! You will get a full briefing before flying down zip-wires, leaping off and tackling crossings in breathtaking scenery. With a choice of two venues in Delamere (Cheshire) and Rivington (near Bolton), Go Ape welcomes all kids, even tiny Tarzans! A great outdoor pursuit!

Burscough

www.wwt.org.uk/martinmere

Delamere and Bolton

www.goape.co.uk

Go on a Wild Walk over the muddy meadow, through the wet woods and into the reedy ramble, discovering a hidden gem of a wetland habitat with our Wild Walk experience, or take to the water on a canoe safari or guided boat tour, meet our friendly family of otters, dash in the adventure play area and explore the interactive wetland wildlife exhibit ‘WoW’, is it Weird or Wonderful?

You’ll be amazed at how close you can get to fantastic wetland wildlife.

Go Ape

Knowsley Safari Park Knowsley

knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk

0151 430 9009

WWT Martin Mere

Calling all adventurers! Head for the region’s wildest day out and encounter over 700 amazing animals with a safari drive covering 500 acres. Whether up close or on our car friendly route, you’ll get a great view of the monkey madness. Plus you can see the kings of the jungle in the famous fence-free lion enclosure.

Knowsley Safari Park

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Grab your loyalty card!

Collect 3 stamps and on your 4th visit have a splash on us!

An all weather indoor water park, we offer a brilliant action packed day for all with a fantastic range of flumes and river rides, a relaxing bubble spa, toddler pool and water play area including tipping buckets!

Please visit our website for opening times Terms & Conditions Pay for 3 admissions of equal value and your next admission (of the same value) is free. Tickets hold no monetary value. Tickets are valid 1st May–30th September 2016. Offer may be withdrawn at the discretion of management.

splashworldsouthport

Dunes Splash World The Esplanade, Southport PR8 1RX Tel. 01704 537 160

@gotosplashworld

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VR Here Liverpool

vr-here.co.uk

0151 378 5143 Escape and explore the unknown with VR Here: a roomscale virtual reality experience. Realities range from stepping into the solar system or facing off against zombies in the Brookhaven Experiment.

Dive into the depths of the ‘Blu’ Coral Reef Migration, then swim back to the surface and defend a castle from marauding hordes with a longbow. And when you’re done saving the world, simply unplug and you’re home.

A special shout-out goes to their Minecraft game which is an all-time favourite with kids.

The Echo Wheel of Liverpool Liverpool

bit.ly/2syz0eq

0151 709 8651

VR here

Imagination Station

Southport www.imaginationstationsouthport.co.uk

01704 547292 Imagination Station is an educational play centre that creates a fun and interactive environment for children to develop new skills whilst playing.

Running various activities throughout the day, including cooking, painting, and crafts. come along and see what you can create today!

Visit the exciting Echo Wheel of Liver-cool for stunning panoramic views of the city’s most famous landmarks including fascinating commentary to keep you in the loop. At a frankly awe inspiring 196ft (that’s 60m!) the Wheel of Liverpool offers 42 fully enclosed and airconditioned capsules including a luxury VIP pod with a bonus glass floor, leather interior and DVD player plus the option of champagne!

It’s the ultimate sit down exploration of Liverpool!

Sites to watch out for include the River Mersey, the Welsh mountains and World Heritage Site waterfront.

Imagination Station

The Echo Wheel of Liverpool

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Maricourt Catholic High School ‘A place of learning, growth, respect and fellowship’ ‘From they join join the theschool, school,students studentsbenefit benefifrom t fromexcellent excellentcare careand and support.E Each well 'Fromthe themoment moment they support. ach is is well known cherished; potenti potential spotted;problems problemsare areshared; shared;the the vulnerable are sensitively supported. vulnerable are sensitively supported. known and and cherished; al isisspotted; Personal of hard hard work andacademic academicsuccess successgogo hand-in-hand.’

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All welcome

2016 Excellent A Level and GCSE Results Ofsted 2015 – Good in all categories ‘Our school is a compassionate school and it feels like a family where everyone cares for each other‘ – Pupil Voice (Ofsted 2015)

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Today I had a

BIG DAY OUT at The Atkinson.

I travelled back in time inside a big glass lift to visit the ancient Egyptians and learn about the stories of the sea.

I explored the Galleries with my Arty Apron, did lots of drawing and even got to read books in a pirate ship!

I had ice cream and got a new cuddly toy – it was the best day ever!

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Family Activities Story & Rhyme Time Tue & Wed 10.30am – 11.30am Thu, 2pm – 3pm

Family Films Finding Dory Sing Jungle Book Beauty & the Beast £3 Buy 2 films & get 1 free *T&C apply Wed 2, 9, 16 & 23 August, 2.30pm

Family Show The Hairy Maclary & Friends Show Mon 31 July 1.30 & 3.30pm £6 - £10 Ages 2+

Zoo Man

Fri 4, 11, 25 Aug 10.30am £2.50

Craft

Fri 28 July10.30am Fri 18 August10.30am

Free Drop in Activities!

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Every Mon 11am - 3pm

Hands On!

Visit the Museum and Discover Ancient Egypt

Every Tue 11am, 1.30pm - 3pm

Arty Aprons Every day 11am - 3pm

Construction Club

Sat 10.30am - 12.30pm July 1, 15, 29 August 5,19 September 2

Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership Tue 15 August, 1.30pm – 3.30pm Discover more about animals found here on the Sefton Coast, matching animals to their tracks and creating some magical masks.

Between Land and Sea 10,000 years of Sefton’s Coast Voyage along Sefton’s coast and discover the stories of the sea from prehistoric times to the present day. Dress up, play on the interactive displays and explore motor cars, comics and more.

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Rock and River

Rock and River Mawdesley

www.rockandriver.co.uk

Mersey Ferries Liverpool

www.merseyferries.co.uk

01704 822644

0151 330 1444

Looking for something more adventurous this summer... Holiday Activities are back!

Get on board for a dazzling day out this summer!

The Mersey Ferry ‘Snowdrop’ has received a dazzling makeover courtesy of pop-artist Sir Peter Blake, in commemoration of the First World War when the ‘dazzling of ships’ was invented.

A trip to Rock and River Outdoor Centre is all about trying something new and challenging. There’s a huge range of exciting activities to try including Climbing, Kayaking, High Ropes, Archery, Den Building, and lots more.

Rock and River welcome thousands of children each year for school trips, and now you can bring them over the summer! Holiday activities return on July 20th, drop them off Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm (Half days also available).

Hop on board to see the best views of the Liverpool waterfront during our 50 minute River Explorer Cruise.

There’s an on board exhibition too that explains about the role of Dazzle Ships in the country’s wartime history.

To check sailing dates see the calendar on the Mersey Ferries’ website.

Mersey Ferry ‘Snowdrop’

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Southport Pleasureland Southport

www.southportpleasureland.com

01704 531957 Looking for a family orientated attraction where entry is free and fun is guaranteed? Look no further than Southport Pleasureland!

Blackpool Zoo

Right next to the beach and with a host of rides and attractions to suit families of all ages, Pleasureland is just the ticket! They’ve a host of eateries, picnic areas and car parking on site – and they are dog friendly! Open every weekend right through the school holidays and they always look forward to giving you a family friendly welcome!

Blackpool Zoo Blackpool

Southport Pleasureland

www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk

01253 830830 The zoo offers many interactive experiences (at a cost) and kids can enjoy tickling a tapir’s tummy, meeting penguins or even be a keeper for the day.

But if you are out and about for a great day in well designed grounds with lots to see and do, Blackpool Zoo has it all.

Lytham St Annes

www.visitlythamstannes.co.uk

01253 658443 Always lots to see and do in Lytham as the resort boasts a huge sandy beach with traditional donkey rides and bouncy castles as well as a boating lake where you can rent your own little pedal boat and rides to delight the smaller visitors. Older children will love to have a go on Bubbles on the boating lake. Mini golf fun and train rides are also available as well as a variety of cafés and restaurants. Ensure you bring your swimming costumes as there are two large paddling pools.

Formby Pinewoods & Beach Formby

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/formby

For a day out close to nature Formby pinewoods are a great place to take the kids and unwind with a long walk and some squirrel spotting. The pinewoods are full of rare red squirrels who are so tame they don’t think twice about coming to take a nut from your fingers!

At the end of the pinewoods is Formby beach which is beautifully unspoilt with clean sand and water, perfect for the kids to play during in the summer holidays.

Lytham St Annes

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FAMILY DAYS OUT : DOWN ON THE FARM

Acorn Farm Kirkby

Windmill Animal Farm www.acornfarm.co.uk

Burscough

www.windmillanimalfarm.co.uk

01704 892282

0151 548 1524 Award winning attraction in Kirkby, open seven days a week. Lots of animals you can feed and stroke including sheep, cows, goats, pigs and horses amongst many more!

As it is a working farm they also have baby animals to see. Special events, horse rides and petting sessions available as well as outdoor play areas and cafe.

Acorn Farm

The farm was ďŹ rst opened to the public in 1992 and offers visitors the chance to experience the every day running of an actual working farm while still having the chance to watch, feed, touch and play with animals.

As well as these beautiful and unusual animals to see, the farm has three marvellous children’s play areas. The indoor play barn, one of the largest in the North West, the new outdoor play area by the main farm complex and the second new outdoor play area by Lake View, which can be reached by a beautiful miniature train that crosses the farm.

Church Farm Wirral

www.churchfarm.org.uk

0151 648 7838 Farm parties, tractor rides, meeting the animals, barrel train, Duck pond, picnic area, large indoor and outdoor areas as well as a coffee shop all contribute to a fabulous day out. Many planned activities changing from week to week so contact before hand is advised.

Windmill Farm

Cedar Farm Mawdesley

www.cedarfarm.net

01704 822038 The wonderful array of unique shops, selling contemporary crafts, clothing, home furnishings and mystic gifts is complemented by a group of creative working artists.

Church Farm

The cafe@cedarfarm, serving delicious freshly prepared food and the Coffee Roastery are both award winning places to eat and drink so if you fancy something to eat you have come to the right place!

Croxteth Park Farm Liverpool

www.croxtethparkfarm.co.uk

0151 233 6942 This traditional Victorian farm is situated within the grounds of Croxteth Hall in Liverpool and visitors can expect to see rare breeds as well as pigs, sheep, goats and meerkats! Check out their website for the special events they run throughout the year.

Cedar Farm

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Big Fun for Small Kids!

With three completely unique themed play zones to enjoy, join us at the Albert Dock for an indoor adventure where your little ones can burn off their excess energy. Meet Thomas, the number one blue engine, jump into Harold the Helicopter’s ball pool, grab your hats and safety jackets to join Bob’s crew and climb aboard Titan and Juno at the Ocean Rescue Centre, plus enjoy daily character appearances from Bob the Builder™ or Fireman Sam™ and meet The Fat Controller every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

For more information call now on 0151 706 0981 or visit

mattelplayliverpool.com Mattel Play! Liverpool, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AA

©2017 HIT Entertainment Limited and Keith Chapman. ©2017 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. ©2017 Prism Art & Design Limited. ©2017 Mattel Inc. All rights reserved.

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FAMILY DAYS OUT : SELF CONTAINED FUN Crazy Town

Purple Monster Crosby

www.purplemonsterplaycentre.co.uk

0151 924 9083 Here’s a great all weather option offering a vast multi level adventure play frame bursting at the seams with all the fun classic and contemporary features one expects from modern soft play, from the deep ball pools and high climbers to the super slick racing slide!

Crazy Town Aintree

www.crazytownaintree.co.uk

0151 525 5039 This is the largest Soft Play Centre in Liverpool. With an amazing play frame, fantastic party huts and the longest indoor zipwire, there is something for everyone!

Crazy Town also offers a 'Cozy Lounge' for you to host a Christening, Baby Shower or Party with a fully licensed bar!

Rampworx Aintree

www.rampworx.com

0151 530 1500 Rampworx is a really friendly indoor skateboarding and BMX facility which welcomes the experienced and total noobs alike, with coaching classes available if you don’t know where to start!

They provide coaching in BMX Under 14s, separate Inline Boys and Girls classes and Skateboarding!

So there’s no excuse not learn some new skills, whichever particular ones you fancy!

Rampworx

Jellybugs Aintree

Purple Monster

There’s a dedicated zone for smaller ones set aside from the main rampage featuring some more manageable challenges and smaller versions of the big fun just for them.

Spaceport Seacombe

www.spaceport.org.uk

0151 330 1444 Located at Seacombe Ferry Terminal, take your own journey through space and learn more about our planet and beyond!

You’ll find space-tastic displays, an exciting cosmic coaster space ride plus a spectacular 360° space dome theatre show on our ground floor. Plus there are a variety of themed galleries which make learning about the solar system, milky way and wormholes great fun.

Afterwards, head upstairs to our new Interactive Zone!

‘Feel the Force’ and ‘See the Light’ with our exciting hands on exhibits and ‘Play the Wall’ in our gaming zone too.

Make a day of it and take a Mersey Ferry to Spaceport.

Spaceport

www.jellybugs.co.uk

0208 004 3842 A fun soft play zone for little ones aged 5 and under with lots of climbing, jumping, bouncing and ball pool! They have a separate baby section for 0-2 year olds and a cafe on site.

You can also book one of their Award winning parties which can be booked online on the website.

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LET THE KIDS GO WILD

Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Children of all ages can join Dusty Duck, pick up their very own log book and become real-life wildlife rangers at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this summer holiday.

• Canoe safari – paddle through beautiful waterways and come face to face with kingfishers, water voles, dragonflies and other wetland wonders

• Top Trumps – Collect your own Top Trumps card and play against us and your family as you explore for 12 GIANT Top Trumps cards in the waterfowl gardens. Can you win at least 5 cards from us to collect your ranger badge?

…and lots, lots more

A full day of discovery and adventure awaits families with a wide variety of wildlife ranger activities including:

• Tribal Tracks – join our tribe at our wetland tepees. Make natural headdresses and follow footprints and other clues to track a mystery animal

DUSTY’S

• Pond exploring – what fascinating creatures can you catch in your net, identify and log?

Children will be encouraged to record their findings and experiences in their log books, like a real life ranger, as a permanent reminder of their wild day out.

For further information visit www.wwt.org.uk/ martinmere

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FAMILY DAYS OUT : FOOTBALL TOURS AND ARTS & CRAFTS

Liverpool Football Club Museum & Tour

Everton Football Club Stadium Tour

0151 260 6677

0151 530 5212

LFC supporters can now enjoy several new highlights as part of their Stadium Tour. These include stunning pitch and city views from Level 6 of the newly renovated Main Stand, a walk along ‘European Boulevard’ with a chance to have your photo taken with the Replica Champions League Trophy, the new Home Team Dressing Room, This is Anfield Sign, Players Tunnel and Press areas. As part of your visit, you’ll also experience The Liverpool FC Story and The Steven Gerrard Collection exhibition.

Have you ever wondered just what goes on behind the scenes at Goodison Park? Have you dreamed of walking down the tunnel to the roar of 40,000 fans?

Anfield

www.liverpoolfc.com

Everton

www.evertonfc.com

Do you want to know where exactly in the dressing room your favourite players get changed or where the players relax after the game?

A chance of a lifetime awaits you, as you experience the magic of the Goodison Park Stadium Tour.

Liverpool FC

Go Potty!

Mobile

www.go-potty.co.uk

07932 008 655 Go Potty is fronted by Martin Davis who comes to you with the equipment and the materials including an electric wheel. Using an air drying clay, pots will be dry in a couple of days after his visit and you can get set to paint them. A unique idea ideal for parties and birthdays too...

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The Potting Shed Hoylake

www.thepottingshed.eu

0151 336 3000 With over 400 items to choose from for painting, boys and girls will have a field day selecting sharks and princesses, unicorns and butterflies.

There are also plates, bowls, mugs, platters and frames.

The Potting Shed can also cater for parties, why not give them a ring.

Based in Hoylake, kids are sure to have a great time unleashing their artistic talents and bring back a memento or two to adorn their walls and shelves at home.

China Butterfly Formby

www.chinabutterfly.co.uk

01704 831709 China Butterfly offers plenty of craft activities for those who love creating things.

Pottery of course but also jewellery, bag design, mosaics and wooden items.

Go Potty!

Potters wheel sessions and hand building sessions prove particularly popular and China Butterfly welcomes all ages and abilities. They hold workshops and classes and are a great birthday party venue.

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Volunteering Opportunities Do you enjoy working outside?

Do you want to learn new skills?

Are you interested in putting something back into your local park and community?

Why not have a go at volunteering with us?

We have opportunities for local people to volunteer with Parkforce with flexible hours. You could also receive training in various aspects of parks management, including: • Park Safety • Responsible dog ownership • Event & Activity Planning & Delivery • Customer Service • Grounds Maintenance • Gardening Activities • Nature Conservation • Outdoor Sports Activities • Working with schools and young people • Working with likeminded people... and much more!

If you are aged 16 or over and interested in finding out more about how to volunteer in your local park please contact

parks@sefton.gov.uk or call 0151 934 2421

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FAMILY DAYS OUT : IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Crosby Lakeside

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre Crosby

www.crosbylakeside.co.uk

0151 966 6868 Give the kids an active day out and encourage them to take a break away from the television or their computer games.

Forming part of the gateway to the Mersey Estuary the £10 million development has a whole host of water sports available … as well as a gym, fitness classes and bar and bistro.

The West Lancashire Light Railway Hesketh Bank

www.westlancsrailway.org

01772 815881 Small, friendly narrow gauge steam railway.

Special events include Teddy’s Day as well as kids rides on the train. Have the whole train to yourself for a birthday party and enjoy as many rides as you like.

Canal and River Cruises Liverpool

www.merseyferries.co.uk

0151 330 1444 Would it be a Manchester Canal experience or a case of Ferry, Cross The Mersey, there is something for every budget if you like a boat ride. With day and evening options, you can build a whole day or experience and get the family to discover a little more about where they live from a unique viewpoint.

Illuminasia Blackpool

www.illuminasia.co.uk

01253 629801 A combination of ancient Chinese tradition and modern production, this is a truly awe inspiring experience that is sure to delight and astound. Exotic flowers, giant butterflies, replica landmarks (45ft Blackpool Tower), fish and warriors, there are six immersive zones to visit and walk through. This exhibition is not to be missed and is in the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

Southport Marine Lake

A great alternative and not as expensive as you may think.

Southport Marine Lake www.visitsouthport.com

01704 533333

West Lancashire Light Railway

At Marine Lake you’ll find a choice of water based activities to keep the whole family entertained. Marine Lake also has pedalos and motor boats for hire as well as offering high speed rides on a power boat. To be enjoyed whatever the age!

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GOOD ADVICE

Stay Sun Safe this summer

Staff at a health charity have revealed how to protect your children from sunburn – as it can increase the risks of skin cancer later in life.

The warning from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says that kids don’t have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun – and that skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors.

They advise to:

• Seek shade. UV rays are strongest and most harmful during midday, so it’s best to plan indoor activities then. If this is not possible, seek shade under a tree, an umbrella, or a pop-up tent. Use these options to prevent sunburn, not to seek relief after it’s happened.

• Cover up. When possible, long-sleeved shirts and long pants and skirts can provide protection from UV rays. Clothes made from tightly woven fabric offer the best protection. A wet T-shirt offers much less UV protection than a dry one, and darker colors may offer more protection than lighter colors. Some clothing certified under international standards comes with information on its ultraviolet protection factor.

• Get a hat. Hats that shade the face, scalp, ears, and neck are easy to use and give great protection. Baseball

caps are popular among kids, but they don’t protect their ears and neck. If your child chooses a cap, be sure to protect exposed areas with sunscreen.

• Wear sunglasses. They protect your child’s eyes from UV rays, which can lead to cataracts later in life.

Look for sunglasses that wrap around and block as close to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays as possible.

• Apply sunscreen. Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and UVA and UVB (broad spectrum) protection every time your child goes outside. For the best protection, apply sunscreen generously 30 minutes before going outdoors. Don’t forget to protect ears, noses, lips, and the tops of feet.

• Take sunscreen with you to reapply during the day, especially after your child swims or exercises. This applies to waterproof and water-resistant products as well.

TURNING PINK? Unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun’s UV rays in as little as 15 minutes. Yet it can take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect of sun exposure. So, if your child’s skin looks ‘a little pink’ today, it may be burned tomorrow morning. To prevent further burning, get your child out of the sun.

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FAMILY DAYS OUT : IT’S ALL ABOUT HISTORY

World Museum Liverpool

Liverpool War Museum

0151 478 4399

0151 227 2008

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/

Egyptian and Asian artefacts. Ever changing attractions and themed rooms. Natural and fascinating history including fossils and dinosaurs. Planetarium with free public shows.

You can literally spend the day there in a museum that engages everyone, at any age.

World Museum

Liverpool

www.liverpoolwarmuseum.co.uk

Combined Operations, which was responsible for control of the Western Approaches, was moved in 1941 from Plymouth to Derby House, part of Exchange Buildings.

The War Rooms is a restoration of the WWII Command Centre that operated throughout the Battle of the Atlantic: the longest running conflict of WWII.

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www.nationaltrust.org.uk

0151 327 7231 For children who are interested in history, Speke Hall is the ideal day out.

Surrounded by beautiful gardens the hall is a perfect example of a grand Tudor residence with the gardens being perfect to relax in on a beautiful summer’s day.

From audio guides, to guided tours, special children’s activities and summer events Speke Hall is perfect for the whole family.

U-Boat Story Birkenhead

www.u-boatstory.co.uk

0151 330 1444 Located at Woodside Ferry Terminal, see what life was like on board a real German U-boat. Cross-sectioned in to four areas with glass viewing partitions, this submarine tells the story of World War II German submarine U-534.

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Through the exhibition’s interactive and audio-visual exhibits, gain insight into wartime life and the enduring mystery of U-534. Discover surprisingly well preserved artefacts too including a real Enigma machine.

Make a day of it and take a Mersey Ferry to visit.

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www.nationaltrust.org.uk

0844 800 1895 Rufford Old Hall has lots of outdoor fun for children this summer including giant games and the chance to experience woodland adventures as part of the National Trust 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ challenge.

U-Boat Story

You can also take time out to explore the house and Tudor Great Hall, and complete a House trail. For events and opening times, go to the website.

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GRAVITY DEFYING FUN

Jump Start for kids

Jump Start is an exercise and nutrition programme for school children.

Jump Warehouse Southport has entered into partnership with the Sports Skills Academy to create a programme of activities aimed at children in our local area.

Jump Start Enrichment 2 hour session :

• 1 hour fun exercise and games session on the trampolines • 1 hour lesson on nutrition and a healthy lifestyle

• Water refreshment provided for all children throughout the 2 hour session • Jump socks provided for all children

All sessions will be taught by the Sport Skills Academy who already work in schools across North Sefton.

During the sessions the trampoline area will be closed off to the public allowing each group to have a totally safe learning environment.

This is truly gravity defying fun! Check out their website at www.jumpwarehouse-southport.co.uk To book contact Shelley Ball or Dionne Owen on 01704 829292 or email them at jumpwarehousesouthport@gmail.com One of the great things about trampolining is that anyone can do it, from young children to their parents and even grandparents.

They have special sessions for those 5 years of age and under, however anybody can jump at anytime but under 5’s must be accompanied by an adult. This is to make sure big people don’t accidentally bump into small people.

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A COOLING SUMMER RECIPE

Be a Wildlife MILKSHAKE Watch Spotter BANANA&STRAWBERRY

ICE POPS With a little supervision, kids will love to whizz up the ingredients for these milky banana and strawberry ice lollies

Preparation: 10 mins plus 4 hrs freezing, no cooking Makes 4 Ingredients • 405ml can light condensed milk • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste • 1 ripe chopped banana

• 10 strawberries or 3 tbsp chocolate hazelnut spread Method 1. Pour the light condensed milk into a food processor and add the vanilla bean paste and chopped banana.

Whizz until smooth. Add either the strawberries or chocolate hazelnut spread and whizz again.

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2. Divide the mixture between 4 paper cups, cover with foil, then push a lolly stick through the foil lid of each cup until you hit the base. Freeze for 4 hrs or until solid.

Will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months if they don’t get eaten straight away!

The Wildlife Trust has created a special club for families who care about nature and love wildlife!

Wildlife Watch encourages you to explore your local wild places, get involved in hundreds of events and activities and make new friends!

They have a wide selection of fun activity ideas which will bring you closer to nature and wildlife, they also have fun ‘detective’ wildlife spotting sheets, which you can print off. These cover a range of topics and we have included four here for you to pull-out and take with you while you are out and about.

Others available online include Amphibians, Nuts and what is eating them, Wild Mushrooms, Hedgerow Wildlife, Trees and Freshwater Fish and Ponds!

Check them out at www.wildlifewatch.org.uk.

Here’s your 4-page pull-out Wildlife Watch Spotter Sheets © The Wildlife Trusts. Charity no. 207238

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MATHS & ENGLISH TUITION

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If you have been thinking of Maths or English tuition for your child then look no further than Tuitionin!

Tuitionin is a family run tuition business which has been established for over 17 years.

Our teaching Centres are based in Maghull and Crosby. With our Crosby branch relocating into larger, newly refurbished premises in Crosby Village (above Home Bargains), there is no better time to enrol!

Tuitionin has an outstanding success record with regards to Entrance Exams, SATS, GCSE and A level maths. We also offer individual teaching for mature students, specialising in QTS. Both Centres have DBS checked staff comprising of Managers, fully qualified teachers, teaching and administrative assistants.

At Tuitionin we pride ourselves in working hard to see that every child has the opportunity to flourish and reach their full potential. The atmosphere is conducive to learning as the Tuitionin team provide a very supportive and encouraging environment.

As every parent knows, getting the right support for your child is essential, particularly with the increased difficulty levels in primary education and with the implementation of the New 9–1 Curriculum in secondary schools.

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A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his new found identity as the web-slinging super hero in Spider-Man: Homecoming.

Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man - but when the Vulture (Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.

SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING

Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.).

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THE EMOJI MOVIE

THE EMOJI MOVIE The Emoji Movie unlocks the never-before-seen secret world inside your smartphone. Hidden within the messaging app is Textopolis, a bustling city where all your favourite emojis live, hoping to be selected by the phone’s user. In this world, each emoji has only one facial expression – except for Gene (T.J. Miller), an exuberant emoji who was born without a filter and is bursting with multiple expressions.

Determined to become “normal” like the other emojis, Gene enlists the help of his handy best friend Hi-5 (James Corden) and the notorious code breaker emoji Jailbreak (Ilana Glazer).

Together, they embark on an epic “appventure” through the apps on the phone, each its own wild and fun world, to find the Code that will fix Gene.

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Paris, 1884. A orphaned girl arrives in Paris from Brittany. Félicie Milliner is 11 and has no money but one big, passionate dream: to become a dancer.

With nothing left to lose, Félicie takes a big risk: she 'borrows' a spoiled brats identity and enters the Opera Ballet School. But how long can she be someone else?

Mentored by the tough and mysterious cleaner, Odette, Félicie learns that talent is not enough - it takes hard work to be better than her ruthless, conniving fellow students.

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Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) returns to the racetrack to take on a younger rival in this animated sequel from Pixar and Disney.

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That, and friendship. Felicie's inventive, exhausting and charismatic best friend Victor also has a dream: becoming a famous inventor. Together, they both encourage each other to reach for the stars.

But when a greater danger threatens the phone, the fate of all emojis depends on these three unlikely friends who must save their world before it’s deleted forever.

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2. A Hand Washing Station These are easy to make and will keep your kids’ hands clean even when you’re away from running water. Take baby wipes for serious mess and set up a box in the porch of the tent with baby wipes and hand sanitiser in it – plus a towel for when you come in when it’s been raining!

3. Glow In The Dark Bubbles These are a terrific activity for kids after dark and a cheap hit with the kids! Also along these lines, glow sticks and sparklers go down a treat!

4. Foam Floor Tiles Putting these down in your tent will make the floor “crawl-friendly” for your toddler – and all-in-one macs including legs for under-twos will save you a lot of mess!

5. Sunscreen Lotion With Bug Guard Why not cover both camps at once? Also, if you’re planning on spending a lot of time at the beach, a UV-resistant wetsuit with full legs and long sleeves reduces the amount of places you need to protect with sunscreen!

6. Named water bottles When it’s boiling hot and everyone’s running around, it can be hard to keep track of how much water or squash everyone has drunk. Putting everyone’s name on their water bottle with Sharpie prevents arguments and allows you to note if someone’s heading towards being dehydrated!

7. A First Aid Kit You need a bigger first aid kit than usual when camping with kids, one that should definitely include extra must-have items including sunburn cream, waterproof plasters and antihistamines for bug bites and hay fever – plus tummy bug pills, just in case!

8. A map of the stars – or you can teach your kiddies about constellations with the award winning app, Skyview: Explore The Universe

9. Make a poster with the kids before you go of animals, birds and plants that you are hoping to see – and mark on each that you do with a gold star sticker!

10. A Huge Umbrella These are great in a downpour, of course, but they’re just as good at limiting sun exposure, which is super important for little ones when they’re outdoors all day.

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TREAT THE FAMILY

Dining Out

Sometimes, there is nothing better than the family all sitting down to enjoy lunch or an evening meal together. Whether it is a regular occurrence, or a special treat, there are a wide range of options available to you and here we have provided you with a selection.

BRAMLEYS COFFEE HOUSE Offering something for everyone, Bramleys has an extensive and appetising menu. Whatever the time of day, fantastic food and a warm welcomeare always on offer here.

Nestled in the heart of Ormskirk, it really is a must visit!

NOSTALGIA Listen to the music of yesteryear as you select from the varied menu and specials board. Offering home cooked delights from breakfast to cream tea, light bites to delicious main courses, this place will satisfy everyone's hunger pangs!

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CHEZ MOI This classic French Restaurant specialises in the finest cuisine that owner Hakim takes great pride in. Specialities include an impressive seafood menu as well as steaks, and for the more adventurous, escargots and frogs legs!

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Pokémon GO is such a simple and yet absolutely brilliant idea that has captured the world’s attention.

The initial hype may have died down, but special events and extra Pokémon to catch has kept our kids perpetually interested.

Designed specifically for toddlers and young children from 2-5, Mini Road trip is made by Sago (the sister company of Toca Boca).

Despite the safety concerns, Pokémon GO is deserving of real credit for getting a nation (not just kids) off the sofa and into the great outdoors. It’s a power-draining but oh-so-addictive app, don’t pick up Pokémon GO unless you’re prepared to take your kids to the local park, high street and pretty much everywhere to catch the monsters.

There are six destinations, although only three appear at any one time, which is a little confusing. There are no rules for driving, so kids can pick up the car and fly through the air if they like.

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LEGO JUNIORS CREATE & CRUISE

No filtering system is perfect, so supervision is still required (that’s our advice, anyway) but this free app is a must-install.

Build your own truck, then use it to bring your cargo to its right destination, and collect coins to earn more LEGO parts. Fun, educational and satisfying. And that’s just for the parents.

But Google has made a child-friendly app which - aside from having a simpler interface - filters out the bad stuff and tries its best to make sure they only see what is appropriate.

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A game of imagination and building skill, LEGO Juniors Create & Cruise is aimed at children from ages four to seven years.

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A free game enjoyed by children from a surprisingly young age (as well as older ones). You suit up with a selection of jetpacks and take to the skies on an exciting adventure.

TOCA LIFE: VACATION

Toca Life: Vacation is part of the Toca Life series. Like the others, a digital playset that lets kids pretend they’re going on holiday. The main screen acts as a navigation tool so kids can tap on the place they want to play: the airport, the hotel, the beach, etc.

Just about everything you can see is interactive: suitcases can be opened and their contents rearranged; characters can be dressed up with clothes from hangers or in the shop, and can be accessorised. Our testers loved that the airport included an aeroplane where they could pretend their characters were flying to and from their holiday destination, and that they could feed them snacks and drinks. This is an app with hours and hours of potential play for imaginative minds. And that makes the price an absolute steal, especially given that there are no ads or in-app purchases. £2.99

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You love Despicable Me, right? Minion Rush is a great action arcade game where the little yellow Minions jump, fly, dodge obstacles, collect bananas, ride the Fluffy Unicorn, and defeat villains in a variety of different missions.

You can customise your Minion with costumes, weapons, and power-ups. Earning new locations and different Minions makes this free game a lot of fun for Despicable Me fans and anyone who likes bananas.

There are in-app purchases available but not buying any doesn’t affect game play in any way.

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MAKING EXERCISE FUN! Parents face ever increasing challenges in their quest to get their children to live healthy, active lifestyles through exercise. With the rise in popularity of televisions, mobile phones, tablets and video games, it has become even more difficult to motivate children to be active.

However just when it seems all your efforts are in vain..... do not despair!

Here are 10 fun and easy ways to ensure your children stay on the move, learn about their bodies and have fun along the way!

1. Walk or cycle to and from school with the kids as often as possible.

2. Build a den or treehouse with them in the school holidays.

Or, under supervision, encourage them to climb a tree or two.

3. Go roller skating, rollerblading or skateboarding, indoors or outside.

4. Take part in an activity challenge together, such as working towards a fun run or a walk for charity. Find out about charity walks in your area.

5. Take the dog for a walk. If you don't have one of your own, ask if you can take a neighbour's or friend's dog instead.

6. Support your kids in sports, clubs or any other activities that may interest them. Joining a weekend club sport ensures commitment to a team as well as regular exercise. Find all kinds of sporting facilities in your area.

7. Find time every weekend to do something active with your children. Play frisbee or football in the park, go trampolining, or try indoor rock climbing.

8. Fly a kite. The Kite Society of Great Britain can point you to a number of groups that regularly meet for special flying days with experienced members who offer advice and assistance.

Some also run kite-making workshops.

9. Try a beach holiday. When they hit the sand, children find a multitude of ways to exercise, including games, swimming, and plenty of running around. Or try an activity-based holiday.

10. The National Parks website has lists of events such as guided walks and children's fun days for fresh ideas for active days out.

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The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has teamed up with mobile phone provider O2 to help you keep your children safe when using the internet, social networks, apps, games and more.

Their four key tips are:

• explore the online world together

• talk to your child about staying safe online

• manage the software and tools your family use

• agree rules about what’s acceptable and what’s not

They have shared that talking to your child – openly, and regularly – is the best way to help keep them safe online.

You might find it helpful to start with a family discussion to set boundaries and agree what’s appropriate. Or you might need a more specific conversation about an app or website your child wants to use or something you’re worried about.

If you’re not sure where to start then explore sites and apps together, talk about what might be OK for children of different ages and be positive about what you see, but also be open about concerns you have, for example “I think this site’s really good” or “I’m a little worried about things I’ve seen here.”

Talk to your child about what you think is appropriate – but also involve them in the conversation. Ask what they think is OK for children of different ages – they’ll feel involved in the decision-making.

Be aware that your child might talk about friends who use apps or visit sites that you’ve decided aren’t suitable.

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Be ready to discuss your reasons, but recognise that they may not agree with you. Listen carefully for the reasons why.

Advice you’ll find on the website includes:

Go through a final list of sites you both agree are OK, and work out when you’ll next discuss it.

Ask about things they might see online which make them feel uncomfortable

Talk about things they, or their friends, have seen that made them feel uncomfortable:

1. Be specific. What exactly made them feel uncomfortable and why? Is it people or animals being hurt? Nasty comments about others?

2. Link these to things in the real world, and explain that you’re always here to protect and help them online and off.

3. Reassure your child that they can always talk to you about anything that makes them feel uncomfortable.

4. Show them how to report or block on the sites and apps they use. Use Net Aware to find out how.

5. Tell them you’ll help them to report anything upsetting they’ve seen, or to deal with online bullying.

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Gail’s secret is due to her special teaching methods, and over 20 years teaching experience. Gail has also been awarded by the Amateur Swimming Association for her ‘Dedication to Swimming’. There are different courses available: the VIP private 1 to 1 course which is available all year round. Private lessons weekly, the group 4 day intensive courses in the school holidays, and weekly after school and at weekends lessons all year.

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SLUMBER PARTIES

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In an age where children are constantly bombarded with technology, sometimes it’s nicer (and cheaper) to take birthday parties or other special events back to another era, where slumber parties ruled.

But, whereas sleepovers used to be the quick fail-safe of a pizza and a video, here’s a list of ideas to help even those on a pretty tight budget to create an unforgettable modern slumber party!

1. Transform a bedroom by affixing a mixture of bright patterned sheets and thin netting from a central point to the bedroom walls. If you don’t want to create holes in the wall or sheets, simply tie these to the light fitting and affix to handles or permanently fixed, steady items.

2. Blow up balloons and together with the Birthday girl/boy, paint the bottom half with glue (holding the

neck) before dipping in glitter – then fix to the ceiling in batches to create a high-end effect!

3. If you’re not having too many children you could give guests matching pyjamas. These only need be from a discount chain such as Primark or the like, but remember to ask parents for sizes first!

Popcorn fun

4. It’s really easy to set up a ‘photo booth’ with props like tiaras, silly hats, feather boas and funny sunglasses – and print off a copy of all of the photos for all of the guests to take home in their party bag!

5. Blow up party balloons and write times on them – 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, etc. – which you can pop at the right time. Make sure to write the next activity on a slip of paper and put it inside with glitter so the excitement builds with each balloon. These need not be hugely expensive and could involve traditional games

Make-up and makeover fun

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SLUMBER PARTIES such as musical chairs (keep the music current), nail varnishing or face paints … or even cake making if you’re adventurous.

Biscuit decorating

6. Personalise inexpensive plain pillow cases with permanent markers – and the kids can take these home too!

7. Make natural face masks for a night of fun – recipes online include bananas, oats, sugar scrubs and these can be very cheap to make as well as great fun. Check with parents regarding any allergies!

arrangements and lower the lights a little. Try to get the kids settled into less physical activities (this is where movies are always useful).

Be prepared for all eventualities.

Make sure you have an extra toothbrush available or a pair of extra pants and socks and some clothes ... one never quite knows!

WHO YOU GONNA CALL?

8. Biscuit decorating always goes down a treat!

Also there may be a time when you have to arrange a quick exit. Amazing how one can miss quiet home life all of a sudden.

10. How about decorating flip flops or matching slipper socks!

Follow those few rules and your slumber party will be easy (or at least easier) to manage and maybe repeat.

9. Set up an ice cream topping ‘sweetie bar’ that they can visit before watching a movie – bowls of 10 types of sweets to throw on top of a big ball of vanilla is always a firm favourite!

When that happens a quick telephone call to the parents of your guest will be essential. Have their contact numbers at the ready!

But before you decide on a summer slumber party just make sure you and your child or children have tried a simple sleepover first.

SHUT EYE TIME Okay, so you know you won’t have the little darlings off to the land of nod anytime soon BUT you can still control things.

Right at the beginning tell them what time lights will be out (understanding that they will probably fall asleep two hours later) so make it relatively early.

An hour before the proposed time, repeat the

Mmmmm!

Who doesn’t love dressing up?

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Preparation: Cook: Serves: Difficulty:

25 mins 10 mins Family of 3 to 5 EASY

Ingredients

For more great recipes, check out the BBC Good Food website: www.bbcgoodfood.com

FAJITAS

IT’S TIME TO GET COOKING!

Mexican wraps to get the whole family in the kitchen – fill flour tortillas with marinated chicken and peppers Method 1. Grown-ups: Put the chicken and marinade ingredients in a bowl and cover. Put in the fridge for at least two hours.

2. Children: If your children are 5 or over, you can get them to roughly chop the pepper, roasted pepper, apple and tomatoes for the salsa using a good quality firm plastic knife or cutlery knife. Otherwise do this yourself. Younger children can pick the leaves from the coriander and mix them into the salsa.

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K O CO • 4 chicken breasts, cut into chunks • olive oil, for frying For the marinade • 4 limes, juice only • 2 tsp fajita seasoning • 4 spring onions, finely sliced • 1 fat garlic clove, crushed For the salsa • 1 red pepper • ½ jar roasted pepper (we used Gaea Red Peppers Flame Roasted 290g) • 1 small apple, peeled • 4 ripe tomatoes • ½ lime, juice only • small bunch coriander, leaves picked • chilli sauce, to taste (optional) For the guacamole • 2 very ripe avocados, halved and stone removed • ½ lime, juice only • grated cheese, to serve To serve • 6 - 8 tortillas (you can now get mini tortillas for kids) • soured cream (optional)

3. Grown-ups: Tip the salsa ingredients into a food processor, along with the lime juice and a little seasoning and pulse until finely chopped. Take out 2 large spoons of the mixture for younger children, then add chilli sauce, if using, and pulse again to combine.

4. Children: Squeeze or spoon the avocado into a bowl and use a potato masher to mash it. Stir in the lime juice and some black pepper with a spoon. Lime juice can sting so grown ups may want to squeeze them for younger children.

5. Grown-ups: Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan and pour the contents of the chicken bowl into the pan. Cook for 5- 8 minutes or until the chicken chunks are cooked through.

6. Children: Put the grated cheese, salsa (for grown-ups and children), guacamole and sour cream in separate colourful bowls to put on the table.

7. Grown-ups: Heat the tortillas according to the pack instructions and put the cooked chicken in a bowl. Show children how to fill and roll their tortilla.

8. Children: Lay out your tortilla, choose your toppings, roll them up and eat!

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BURGERS

SUNSHINE

MINI PIZZA

QUICHES

IT’S TIME TO GET COOKING

Use tortilla wraps and a muffin tin to make individually portioned egg, salami and tomato bites - ideal for lunch boxes or picnics Preparation: Cook: Makes: Difficulty:

10 mins 15 mins 6 EASY

Teach children rolling and shaping skills with these beef patties from CBeebies’ ‘I Can Cook’ Preparation: Cook: Makes: Difficulty:

20 mins 20 mins 6 small burgers EASY

C S ’ T LE Ingredients

• 2 large tortilla wraps • 4 eggs • chopped vegetables (optional) • 6 slices salami • 3 cherry tomatoes, halved, plus extra to serve • handful basil leaves • vegetable sticks, to serve

Method 1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Using a 12cm cutter (or a small plate) cut circles from the large tortilla wraps – you should get 6. Use the circles to line 6 holes of a muffin tin, pushing them into the holes to make cases.

2. Beat the eggs and pour into the tortilla cases (you can add some chopped vegetables too, if you like). Top each case with a slice of salami and 1/2 a cherry tomato. Bake for 15 mins until the egg has set.

Top with a few basil leaves, if you like, and serve with extra tomatoes and vegetable sticks.

Check-out page 30 for details of how to make these fabulous MILKSHAKE ICE POPS

Ingredients

• 2 handfuls cornflakes, about 25g/1oz • 225g/ 8oz beef mince • small bunch basil leaf, ripped into small pieces • 1 large egg, beaten • few handfuls plain flour, about 75g/2½ oz • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 6 each mini burger buns, lettuce leaves and tomato slices with tomato ketchup, to serve Method 1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. First, crush the cornflakes by placing them in a freezer bag, then breaking with the rolling pin. This is fun (but mind your fingers) and try not to bash them to dust, just to rough flakes. Put in a bowl.

2. Tip the mince into another bowl, add the basil and a little ground pepper. For lean mince you may need to add 1 tbsp beaten egg to help it bind (stick together), then mix it well. Put some flour on a plate and some beaten egg on another plate.

3. Take about a sixth of the mince mix and shape it into a small burger.

Do this by squashing it quite firmly in the palm of your hand. (Burgershaping will transfer a skill your child may have from playing with modelling clay to the kitchen as they create a ball in their palm, then squash it into a flatter patty.)

4. Next roll the burger in the flour. Then roll it all over in a little egg. Then roll it quite liberally in the crushed cornflakes. Now place it on the oiled baking sheet and start the process again until you have used up all the mix. Try to keep the sizes even so that the burgers cook in the same time.

5. Lightly drip oil onto the top of each burger using a pastry brush and bake in the centre of the oven for 15-20 mins until cooked through. Serve the burgers in the split buns with lettuce, tomato slices and some ketchup.

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BANANA CAKE

UPSIDE DOWN

RASPBERRY

RIPPLE CAKE

AND NOW IT’S TIME TO BAKE!

Rainy day? Get the kids in the kitchen and have some fun making this fruity, fun cake.

Preparation: Cook: Serves: Difficulty:

10 mins 40 mins 10 EASY

STICKY!

Edd Kimber gives us an irresistible new take on the seventies classic. This stunning upside-down cake makes a great cooking project for young cooks Preparation: Cook: Serves: Difficulty:

15 mins 1 hr 5 mins 12 EASY

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K O CO Ingredients

• 200g caster sugar • 200g butter, softened • 4 eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 200g self-raising flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 3 tbsp milk • 200g punnet raspberries • 140g marshmallows

Method 1. Grease a 23cm-deep, loose-bottomed cake tin and cut out a circle of baking parchment to fit into the bottom. Cut a thick strip of parchment to fit around the side of the tin. Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5.

Put the sugar and butter into a large mixing bowl. Using an electric whisk (or wooden spoon if you’ve got more time and energy), beat them together until creamy and soft. Crack in the eggs, one by one, giving a good beat after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, then the flour and baking powder, then stir through the milk to loosen the mixture. Carefully stir in half the raspberries, making sure you don’t mix too vigorously or they will fall apart.

2. Cook the cake for 25-30 mins until just about cooked through.

Then, carefully take it out of the oven. Scatter the marshmallows all over the cake, trying to leave a 2cm border round the edge of the tin as the marshmallows will expand when cooking, then tuck raspberries into any gaps.

Return to the oven for another 10 mins until the cake has fully cooked through and the marshmallows are lightly browned and gooey. Leave for 5 mins, then ease out of the tin, cut up and eat.Top with a few basil leaves, if you like, and serve with extra tomatoes and vegetable sticks.

Ingredients

For the topping • 80g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing • 150g light muscovado sugar • ½ tsp vanilla bean paste • 4 large bananas For the cake batter • 240g plain flour • 2 ½ tsp baking powder • 1 tsp cinnamon • ½ tsp ground ginger • 300g golden caster sugar • 120g unsalted butter, very soft • 3 large eggs • 150ml soured cream Method 1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and lightly grease a deep 23cm round cake tin, lining the base with baking parchment.

2. To make the topping, put the butter and sugar in a small saucepan and cook over a medium heat until melted and combined. Add the vanilla and mix together. Pour the caramel into the cake tin and spread in an even layer. Cut the bananas in half lengthways and arrange on top of the caramel, cut-side down.

3. To make the batter, put all the ingredients in a large bowl with 1/4 tsp salt. Use an electric mixer to beat together on a low speed until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed. Pour the batter on top of the bananas and level out with a spatula. Bake in the oven for 55 mins-1 hr or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. If the cake begins to look too dark, cover with foil after 45 mins. Allow to cool in the tin for 10 mins before turning out onto a plate. Best served warm but also delicious at room temperature. Best eaten within two days.

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Growing Vegetables Why not get your young ones growing vegetables?

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Whilst waiting for your vegetables to grow you could buy a soft toy vegetable for your child to play with, to keep their enthusiasm levels high.

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