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LET’S MAKE ROMAN BREAD WHAT IS GEOCACHING? HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS POND-DIPPING HOGWARTS EXPLORED

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It’s finally here! The big one, the weeks of glorious (British!) weather stretching in front of us just waiting to be filledRegional with Pool summer interesting activities and thrilling adventures… or at least sports club for Kids that is the perspective of my two currently caged animals who 20th July - 4th Sept (9am-5pm) are counting down the days until ‘freedom’!

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a great way for kids of all ages and abilities to try their hand at s a teacher, the summer holidays are definitely something I approach News round-up new or take part in a sport they already love. with a combination of excitement and the possibilities of fun something and Every fun-packed day kicks off at 9am and offers a variety of relaxation away from work but also a certain amount of trepidation sporting activities, all set in a friendly group environment. at the task ahead of trying to keep my two happy and entertained i.e.Children muchenjoy up to seven different activities each day including cricket, football and swimming plus team smaller opportunities for relaxation then. I breathe a sigh of relief that activities such as dodgeball, tag rugby and indoor games. the days of juggling marking, planning and home life have a brief hiatus only to be replaced by the much harder task of being provider, planner and Just £25 per day or £75 for the week supporter for children that I can’t give back at 3.30pm.

To book call 01733 864 760 or email regionalpool@vivacity-peterborough.com See more at vivacity-peterborough.com/regionalfun We have decided for the first time in our son’s life to go on a plane to Helping children achieve more our holiday this year. It’s funny how this is now his primary focus… to be honest I think we could have told him that our holiday was going up and twice round the airport and back and he’d be equally as excited! On the other hand our daughter is already an expert in flying, as we took her to Ibiza (no, not that Ibiza, the quiet, family one!) when she was eighteen months, so she is virtually Amelia Earhart, obviously.

Werrington, Busfield & Once back in Term Times manor, we have lots of adventures lined up to Hampton Leisure Centre keep the brood entertained, both as a family but also some day trips for the We have a great range of fun activities for kids What’s happening at Ousefest? aged 8-14 years of age this summer. wider circle of family and friends and we have many ideas in this issueFrom Xplorer as a and Sports Xtra days to trampolining, futsal, source of inspiration.

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Away from the fun bit, I am not quite as eager for the trips to replace £ 3.00 For more information on our pe stationery and finally give the school shoes a decent burial ready for the r ses sion disabiltity sports sessions for kids call Matt on 01733 863 783. new term, but let’s not think about that bit just yet. We have a barbeque to fire up (weather permitting) and a lido or two to splash in (also weather permitting)! Have a great summer and see you in our next issue out on 8 October.

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! earning by rote. That’s how we did it when we were at school, and that’s how the y are still done. There are songs, using fingers and some ind ividual little rhymes, but no new overall strategy for learnin g times tables. Until now that is.

Susan Lucas from Huntin gdon has created Memo ry Owl’s Times Tables, a book and strategy that teaches chil dren their times tables up to 12s thr ough stories instead of num bers. The numbers have been turned into characters - 2 is a sho e, 7 is heaven, 48 is a naughty cra te - and stories have bee n created around each times table itself. For instance, Memo ry Owl watches stick and his bes t stick friend walk down a path, trip over and land in a huge, muddy stinky puddle, becoming dirty sticks.

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The stories are stunningl y illustrated by Jake Tebbit, a seasoned illustrator, and appeal to children of all age s.

The beauty of this metho d is that children as young as two can enjoy and remember the stories and older chil dren who find it difficult to learn number s by rote can work out tim es tables by remembering stories rath er than equations.

In addition to the book, ava ilable on Amazon, there is a colouring book and flash cards available. A packag e for schools is available, with reduced price resources and online stories and quizzes to make classroom learning exciting.

Available from Amazon at £12.99 (Paperback).

Lots of love Mum,Dad, Keira & Elsa xxx

Happy 7th Birthday

Imogen Crisp on 24 August.

Love from Mum, Dad and Eloise xxx

f you love horses, visit Redwings Horse Sanctuary; it’s the UK’s largest horse sanctuary with three visitor centres in East Anglia all of which are completely free to visit!

In the past two years they have raised approximately £10,000 and last year won the Anna’s Hope Sports Award as the No. 1 donator to the charity of any sports organisation competing in the event.

From pint-sized ponies to gentle giants, Redwings Ada Cole near Harlow, Essex, is home to over 70 wonderful horses and donkeys, including the charity’s newest and titchiest resident – little spotted foal Teeny Tucker!

If donkeys are your favourite, Redwings Caldecott near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk is home to the Sanctuary’s largest donkey herd. Alternatively, perhaps you’d like to get up close and cuddly with a couple of impressive Shire horses – best friends Poppy and Gemma.

For those wanting to explore the beautiful North Norfolk countryside, as well as making lots of horsey and donkey friends, Redwings Aylsham near Norwich welcomes visitors (and their dogs) to enjoy a peaceful wildlife walk around the onsite lakes brimming with birds and butterflies.

All centres offer a fantastic free family day out with guided tours, horse-care demonstrations and a fun-filled summer schedule of activities for children to enjoy. There is plenty of open spaces for visitors to explore, before relaxing in their cafés serving light refreshments or perusing their range of gifts and souvenirs in their onsite shops; all profits from which go towards caring for the residents.

If you would like to make a donation, please go to For more information visit www.redwings.org.uk or call 0870 040 0033.

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Helping children to achieve more

PETERBOROUGH

The Children’s University gives 7 to 14 year olds (and 5 to 6 year olds with their families) the opportunity to experience high-quality learning activities outside normal school hours.

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hen children become members (usually via participating schools), they will receive a Passport to Learning to record hours spent completing validated activities, either at school clubs or at registered Learning Destinations throughout the UK. Children will be invited to attend local termly graduation ceremonies to celebrate their achievements.

They wear caps and gowns to receive certificates rewarding them for the learning they choose to participate in.

As a CU co-ord inator, I have seen children’s confi dence increase as they discover new clu bs and activiti es that they migh t not otherwise have tried. It make s me prou d to see them succee d w ith the help of the Children’s Unive rsity.

rt of the I love being a pa because it ity rs Children’s Unive opportunities gives me so many ests. Rollerer to follow my int st activity we ne e th is skating prou d when el fe I’ve taken up. I tion ceremony, I go to a gradua ve learnt new ha thinking that I joy swimming, skills. I really en tter is that I be but what’s even r it! I can’t wait get rewarded fo aduation! until my next gr

For a comprehensive list of local and national Learning Destinations, visit

www.childrensuniversity.co.uk I enjoy singing wit h Will and Mrs J H, because it’s a really awesome club. Lat ely I went to sing with a breathtaking orc hestra!

I realised how mu ch music means to me.

I wish one day I ca n make music to he lp people feel what I feel. At the end I was so proud of myself to be part of this beautiful performan ce.

Children’s University is amazing – it gives me chances to do many activities. I loved the Disney Drama Workshop at Jack Hunt School in the holidays, where I made new friends. I loved going to my first Bronze graduation because I was excited to wear a special graduation gown and hat. It feels special.

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EORGIAN TIMES

Mock trial: children will be invited to help re-create an actual Georgian trial from 1749.

Exactly what did street pedlars sell in Georgian England?

What was the penalty for stealing and can you imagine what it was like to see the ancient ‘bull running’ through the streets of Stamford?

Was it really ‘Horrible Histories’ living between 1714 and 1830 during the reigns of George I, George ll, George lll and George lV?

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ooking ahead to 25-27 September, Stamford’s second Georgian Festival promises a step back in time to find out the answers to these questions. Tickets are now on sale for a weekend to remember.

Mock trials will show just how hard the Georgian legal system was with a re-enactment in the Town Hall’s old courtroom of the 1749 trial of Elizabeth Taylor, flogged for stealing clothes.

Stamford’s infamous Bull Run will again take centre stage thanks to international carnival specialists Shademakers.

Two ‘bulls’ will be on show, one in a carnival parade through the streets and the second on the Meadows for an evening of music and fireworks, a stirring finale to the Bull Run story.

Schools and community groups are hosting professional artist workshops to involve them in Saturday’s procession.

Two actors from Galleries of Justice will stage a family show and the rest of the cast will be children from the audience!

A packed programme of entertainment, all through the weekend, with music, spectacle, markets, talks, entertainment, fireworks and sheer fun has been unveiled by organisers South Kesteven District Council.

Highlights will include a return for the ever-popular Horrible Histories, with a new Barmy Britain show direct from London’s West End.

Horrible Histories Theatre Company and character actor John White will also be visiting classrooms.

Markets will fill the streets on both weekend days, with encampments and Georgian traders on the Meadows.

The Town Hall will be open for tours to show off its unrivalled collection of civic memorabilia.

Weekend activities include a fashion show, walking tours, antique book fair, organ recital at Burghley House and a patchwork and quilting workshop to stitch a festival legacy.

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Summer at Stamford Arts Centre

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amilies love going to the theatre together – it’s a special time for everyone to enjoy and it’s even better knowing the venue will give you a warm welcome. Stamford Arts Centre makes sure that the theatre, as well as the ballroom and other rooms where activities take place, are accessible.

The Arts Centre team is always friendly and offer help whenever they can to provide a great visit. Whether it’s providing a spot to place your umbrella or pushchair, providing refreshments suitable for the entire family or making sure that ticket prices mean everyone can come along.

unity Don’t miss the opport ing eth som e to experienc new in comfortable surroundings. Why not discover how the Arts oy Centre can help you enj e tim lity qua re even mo together this summer?

Stamford Arts Centre is an interesting place to bring family and friends any time of the year, but this summer is sure to be a great one. There’s so much going on, whether it’s a live music event, films, drama, family theatre, workshops or even satellite screenings of live performances from around the world.

In the Theatre...

Workshops...

Pitschi The Kitten With Dreams Saturday 11 July, 2.30pm. £6 (£5), £20 family of four.

Only 40 mins plus play time.

Pitschi doesn’t care for the rough and tumble and mischievious fun of kitten play, but instead dreams of being something else – a chicken, perhaps, a goat, or a rabbit . . . anything is better than being a cat!

‘A heart warming show’ - The Stage Perfect for 2-7 year olds.

Stamford Senior Youth Theatre and Stamford Arts Centre presents

Cracked by Mary Benzies Thursday 9 July & Friday 10 July 7.30pm. £8 (£6).

Everyone’s phone is set to frontcamera and the quest is on to capture the ultimate selfie. Can Kev track down the owner of the mystery fallen phone before bad luck turns dangerous and it’s all too late?

Animated Movie Making: Lost In Space!

Tuesday 28 July or Wednesday 29 July, 10am-4pm.

Ideal for 7-11 years. £28.

War of Words Tuesday 11 August & Wednesday 12 August, 10am-4pm. £30 for two days.

‘The entire family have had a great afternoon, thank you!’

C Rose, June 2015

‘We’ve had a good, fun afternoon watching the Sword in the Stone. Good facilities too!’ Facebook reviewer, May 2015.

Beatrix Potter Crafts & Stories Thursday 13 August, 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm.

Perfect for younger children. £10.

Theatre in a week with Bailey and Burns Monday 17 August – Thursday 20 August, 10am-5pm and Friday 21 August, 11am-7pm. £100 including free tickets for family and friends to the End of The Week Show!

Superhero Drama Sessions Tuesday 25 August & Wednesday, 26 August, 10am-3pm.

Perfect for 7-11 years.

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Keep Tiddy Mun happy at OuseFest!

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he draining of the Fens over 350 years ago made Tiddy Mun very angry and when Tiddy Mun was angry, all kinds of disasters happened. The Fen people tried their hardest to keep Tiddy Mun happy by throwing water into the dykes and chanting to him. His call is said to still be heard in the cry of the lapwing as it makes its way across the Ouse Washes and the Fens.

You can hear lots more fascinating stories about the Fens and learn about lapwings and other creatures living in the Ouse Washes during this year’s exciting OuseFest supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Between Monday, 20 July and Sunday, 2 August, there will be a whole fortnight of over 50 local events celebrating everything that makes the Ouse Washes landscape and surrounding Fenland area great! Have incredible wildlife encounters on a Wetland Safari, explore our local history on a Museums Trail, uncover ancient life on a Community Archaeology Dig and let off steam at one

of the Family Fun Days happening across the area. There is sure to be something for all ages!

At the OuseFest Fun Day Extravaganza at Mepal Outdoor Centre on Saturday, 25 July, take part in an adventurous RSPB Scavenger Hunt, get creative with a craft workshop, dissect a pellet with the Barn Owl Conservation network or relax in the trees with some captivating story-telling by Michael Rouse.

There will also be Trust Trail activities, music, face painting, a cinema room to unwind in and much more.

On Tuesday, 28 July, check out OuseFest at Denver Sluice hosted by the Environment Agency. It’s a huge festival celebrating the site that keeps the whole area from flooding. There will be boat trips, rowing taster sessions and the famous eel and fish tank, allowing you to get up close to the intriguing creatures.

Plus, there will be a re-enactment of the Victorian Flat Earth Trials with Cambridge Archaeological Unit.

Minibeast Safari © RSPB

Tiddy Mun was a tiny bog spirit who controlled the waters and mists of the Fens. He had long, tangled white hair, a matted white beard and wore a grey gown to make himself invisible at dusk.

For further information or if you would like to volunteer at an OuseFest event, email Sara Marshall: sara.marshall@cambsacre.org.uk. To find out more and to see the full programme, visit www.ousewashes.org.uk/ousefest

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Summer at the Museums

Joe’s Postcard...

Dear Aunty Liz,

picked I thought I would write to tell you about the brilliant summer we’ve been having. Mum lots visiting holiday the spending been we’ve and ts passpor Museums the at Summer some up every almost happening things with do and of different places. There’s loads of stuff to see Mum day! There’s also a free ‘What’s On’ booklet that tells you everythin g that’s going on. keeps ours on the fridge so it’s always handy.

From making rockets, travelling back in time to Ancient Rome and designing our own a few of t-shir ts, it would take for ever to write down all that we’ve done, so here are just the things we’ve been up to… over On Wednesda y we went to the Stained Glass Museum in Ely. Altogethe r they have making time great a had We old. years 800 1,000 pieces of stained glass - some are almost window. the in hanging mine got I’ve . materials recycled using our own pieces of ar t he On Friday, Mum took Ben to the Centre of Computin g History in Cambridge where and ogy Archaeol of Museum the to went I and Elly and robot, had a go making a moving I saw Anthropo logy with our neighbou r, Sal. It’s full of objects from all over the world and carvings with covered was It ceiling. the to up an enormous totem pole that went all the way things of people and animals. After looking round, we tried out crafts and ways of making from different countries . I didn’t want to leave!

Denny It was a lovely day on Saturday so we took a drive out to the Farmland Museum at the Abbey. We looked around the old-fashioned shop with Nana and she pointed out all of full is Museum The child. a was she when tins and packets that she remembered from how out find to Cottage Tree Walnut visited we and , machines farm and different tractors popped she then outside, sat farmers lived in the 1940s. Mum had packed a picnic and we be into the tea room to have a proper coffee (and we all had some yummy cake). We’ll like real finds for dig to get You activity. gy archaeolo the out try to week next back going archaeolo gists! s soon.

That’s all the space I have for now but I’ll tell you more about our summer adventure on! competiti Museums the at Summer I’m now off to have a go designing my postcard for the Best wishes,

Jo e

Summer at the Museums Passports and What’s On booklets are available for FREE from any of the participating venues.

A What’s On pdf can also be downloaded from www.cam.ac.uk/museum/summer.

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Burger Heaven!

Burgers have become a popular choice when eating out.

Here are a few selections where the family can enjoy a proper burger...

The Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor This friendly village pub, not far from Peterborough’s Ferry Meadows, welcomes families, dogs and well-behaved adults.

It specialises in hearty food at reasonable prices and offers a ‘Burger Boutique’ section on its menu. A burger with a sauce of your choice costs from as little as £6.95. Dad will particularly enjoy one of the six real ales including Castor Ales brewed in the village. Open lunchtimes all week and 6pm-9pm Monday to Friday.

Peterborough Road, Castor PE5 7AL. T: 01733 380222 www.princeofwalesfeathers.co.uk

Handmade Burger Company, Peterborough A restaurant recently opened in Peterborough, all of their 40 different burgers are made by hand every day using 100% prime scotch beef.

The hard bit is what to choose from the extensive menu that includes Jimmy’s Farm burgers, stuffed burgers and their new Extreme Infusion range.

There are junior meal deals for under-12s for £5.85 that includes any junior burger, a junior side and any soft drink.

Open daily from 11am until late.

The Old Still, Westgate Arcade, Peterborough PE1 1PY. T: 01733 345 502 www.handmadeburger.co.uk/the-old-still-peterborough/

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Crown Inn, Eaton Socon This historic inn, where highwaymen once gathered, prides itself on classic pub food. The menu has many favourites including the gourmet burger - a 6oz steak burger with melting Cheddar, grilled back bacon and a free-range fried egg. It’s finished with a signature burger sauce and served with chips and crispy thick cut onion rings. A children’s cheeseburger is priced at £4.50. Enjoy the evening set menu served from 4pm (Monday to Thursdays) - two courses for £12.

1 Great North Road, Eaton Socon, St. Neots, Cambs PE19 8EN. T: 01480 212232 www.chefandbrewer.com/pub/crown-inn-eaton-soconst-neots/s3363/

Byron, Cambridge Byron’s aim is to provide burgers as simple comfort food.

They mince fresh, Scottish beef and cook it medium so it’s pink, juicy and succulent and then put it in a soft, squishy bun.

Their proper hamburgers start with a classic at £6.75 although the more adventurous might want to try the Italianinspired Byronissimo made up of pancetta, Fontina cheese, tomato relish, pickled red onion, tomato, shredded iceberg and mayonnaise for £9.95. Kids aged six and under can relish a burger with French fries and a dessert for £6.50.

12 Bridge Street, Cambridge CB2 1UF. T: 01223 462 927 www.byronhamburgers.com

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SPRINGBOARD INTRODUCTORY SUMMER COURSES Beginner Course 1 - £35 Monday 10 – Friday 14 August 8.30-9.15am Beginner Course 2 - £35 Monday 10 – Friday 14 August 9.45-10.30am Beginner Course 3 - £35 Monday 17 – Friday 21 August 8.30-9.15am Beginner Course 4 - £35 Monday 17 – Friday 21 August 9.45-10.30am

Weekly beginner lessons programme for 5-14 year olds starting in September 2015.

Working through a progressive level scheme 1 x 30 minute class per week - £24 per month

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By Chris Carr

Eat like a RoMAN SOLDIER

RoMAN ArMY BreAd 450g Spelt flour (you can use modern wholemeal flour but make sure it is one for bread-making) 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoon olive oil 15g yeast 400ml warm water (35-40°C) 1 tablespoon honey

Many of you in school will have learnt about the Romans and how they influenced both our history and the way we live today. We thought it would be fun to follow a recipe Roman soldiers used to make their bread. Remember if you try this at home, ask an adult for permission and help before embarking on this historical culinary journey.

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he Roman army was divided into legions.

Each legion had 10 cohorts: one ‘double strength’ cohort of 800 men, considered the best men in the legion, and five ordinary cohorts of 480 men.

These were divided into centuries commanded by a Centurion. Although ‘century’ means 100, it was in fact 80 men. These men were further divided into groups of eight who did everything together. This was called a contubernium. They trained together, marched together, fought together and ate and slept together. There was no central ‘mess’ (the military word for dining hall) and so these men had to cook together too.

After marching all day and covering about 20 miles carrying all their personal equipment like clothes, armour, weapons, sleeping roll and food, if they were in enemy territory they would

have to build a wooden fort. Their tents and heavy equipment would be carried in wagons or on mules. This would include the quern, a grindstone for making wheat into flour. Whilst most of the men were working on the fort, a few of them would be starting to cook a meal.

They were given rations (food provided from a central store) of grains like wheat and barley as well as meat, bacon, olive oil and wine.

If possible, they would hunt for animals such as hares or deer to make into tasty stews. They would bake their bread in the fire. The recipe on the right is for the sort of bread they made. Why don’t you have a go at making it?

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Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and rub in the oil and salt.

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Blend the yeast and honey into half the water and leave until it bubbles.

Then roughly mix into the flour.

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Mix the soft dough vigorously for four minutes using a wooden spoon.

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Grease a large baking tray and dust with flour. Turn out the dough in one piece onto the baking tray and dust with flour.

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Leave to rise in a warm place for 2030 minutes until the dough has risen to about twice its size.

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Cook in an oven pre-heated to 180°C, 370°F for 35 minutes. A fully cooked loaf will sound hollow underneath.

Cool loaf on a wire rack.

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You could it eat it with some cheese or ham or anything you like.

Admission FREE (Except on special event days)

Looking in Wonderland

The art of Alice in Wonderland An exhibition at Peterborough Museum Sat 4 July - Sun 1 November 2015 To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Peterborough Museum is staging a special exhibition of the iconic pictures from Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland books. The original illustrations for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and it’s sequel Through the Looking-Glass and what Alice found there were drawn by John Tenniel, the most famous of which are featured in this exhibition. Come face to face with the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the King and Queen of Hearts, the Mock Turtle, the Cheshire Cat - and Alice herself in the very strange world of Wonderland!

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Regional Pool summer sports club for kids 20th July - 4th Sept (9am-5pm) Children aged 8+ can enjoy a wide range of activities this summer, a great way for kids of all ages and abilities to try their hand at something new or take part in a sport they already love.

Every fun-packed day kicks off at 9am and offers a variety of sporting activities, all set in a friendly group environment.

Children enjoy up to seven different sports each day including cricket, football and swimming plus team activities such as dodgeball, tag rugby and indoor games.

Just £25 per day or £75 for the week To book call 01733 864 760 or email regionalpool@vivacity-peterborough.com See more at vivacity-peterborough.com/regionalfun

We also run summer sports and holiday club sessions at: Werrington, Bushfield Bushfield & & Hampton Leisure Centre We have a great range of fun activities for kids activities for kids summer aged 8-14 years of age this summer from Xplorer* and Sports Xtra days to trampolining, futsal, go-ride* and our brilliant From just * fun inflatable sessions .

For information on our p er ses sion disability sports sessions* for kids call Matt on 01733 863 783.

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Jack Hunt Pool summer holiday activities 27th July - 28th Aug (9am-5pm) This is a great holiday club for younger children aged 4-11 years of age offering a wide variety of fun activities and sports in one place.

Our fun activities include arts & crafts and science-based sessions as well as traditional sports mixed with a little bit of adventure!

Shorter sessions of 10am-4pm are also available.

Just £16 per day or £70 for the week To book call 01733 864 754 or email lee.barsby@vivacity-peterborough.com See more at vivacity-peterborough.com/jackhuntfun

Werrington Bushfield Hampton Leisure Centre Leisure Centre Leisure Centre From 20th July – 28th August (1-3pm)

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• ‘Schools Out’ Ofsted registered fun days • ‘Us Girls’ sports sessions for teenagers • Sunday Futsal

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THE KEY THEATRE PRESENTS

Written and Directed by Brad Fitt with additional material by Simon Egerton

Directed by Simon Egerton Music and Lyrics by Simon Egerton

Peterborough’s original and best, traditional family pantomime

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GEOCACHING! As summer is here, we are all very keen on getting out and about as much as possible.

Amanda Stacey recommends Geocaching.

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efore we had children, both TT Man and I were keen walkers.

Well I say keen, he walked the 45-mile North Norfolk coast path over the course of a weekend whilst I was doing my bit by keeping the local retail establishments healthy.

However, with the arrival of our brood of two, walking was initially tricky, unless armed with our trusty child scaffolding contraption, and later virtually impossible as both of our babes struggled with the eternal dilemma of walking, therefore wanted to be carried for the other 95 per cent of the time.

A couple of years ago we stumbled across a great way of making walking more interesting for the kids and it’s been such a success that it has been known for us to even go out for a walk in winter. This magical elixir is something you might have heard about already – the global phenomenon known as Geocaching.

In order to go Geocaching, you will need a GPS device and an internet connection, although to be honest, we normally manage with my trusty smartphone and the official Geocaching app. Geocaching is described as ‘real-world, outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPSenabled devices’. Basically a ‘cache’ is a box hidden by another Geocacher in a particular location. The cache creator then records the coordinates of the cache’s location onto the site and it can then be found!

Caches can vary in size from a ‘micro’, about one centimetre long, up to really rather large containers.

Both of these will have something in common in that they will have

some sort of log book in which you can record your find with the date and your Geocache name. In the larger boxes there are often a variety of different objects left by other members of the Geocaching community. The rule for these objects is that you are welcome to take from a cache, but you must replace whatever you take with something of equal or greater value, as this keeps the game alive! If you are really lucky you might find a ‘trackable’. A trackable is an object, often something like a token with a code on it, that has a particular mission – for example to travel coast to coast or to go to each country in Europe. It is your responsibility to move it from one cache to another to help it along its way and ideally to record this onto the website.

To keep the game fun and the caches safe from being destroyed or removed, the Geocaching community likes to keep the game secretive and asks that you access the caches quietly, hiding what you are doing from non-Geocachers, referred to as ‘Muggles’!

Anyway that’s all the technical bits over but, in short, it’s a great way to get outdoors and we are totally spoilt for the number and variety of caches in the area. In Cambridge and Peterborough there are some great city caches, hidden away in awkward spots and, out in the countryside, there are a number of cache trails which can be chained together into a decent length walk. So what are you waiting for? Remember to take a pencil, be on the lookout for Muggles and go discover Geocaching!

for a Geocaching adventure:

Great local Geocaching locations: Barnwell Country Park – A really nice loop with some very cleverly hidden caches.

Oundle – A really good variety of caches.

Cambridge – Get your thinking cap on for some really tricky caches, but then what would we expect?

On the official Geocaching website there is lots of information about how to get started, some great videos explaining what this odd activity involves and where you log your successful finds. www.Geocaching.com This site links to the official site but enables you to search for a trail of a number of caches, perfect for planning a walk around! www.geocachetrails.com Take a pencil! The tiny micro caches don’t have room for one of their own.

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TRAINING SPECIALISTS Riverside Training is an independent training provider.

o how does an independent training provider compare with the larger colleges in the area? "We are large enough to meet the training requirements of childcare providers," explained owner, Suzie Bulbeck, "yet we are small enough to care. We can be flexible in how we provide the training, tailoring it to individual needs.’"Clearly, this approach works as their learners achieve outstanding results.

Riverside Training offers QCF qualifications and Apprenticeships in Children and Young Peoples Workforce, including the new Early Years Educator, Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools and management awards at centres throughout East Anglia and the Midlands.

Many of their courses may attract local or national government funding.

With so many training companies and colleges clamouring for business, it’s increasingly important for childcare employers to make sure they obtain the best possible training for their staff.

How can you be certain of the quality of training?

Well, CACHE is the national awarding body for children and adult care. In December 2014 they carried out a Quality Assurance and Risk Assessment Inspection and awarded Riverside Training an excellent grade one.

In addition to the quality of training, it’s the personal touch that makes Riverside Training so special and this is reflected

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in the many thank-you letters from individuals and organisations. "First-class training for staff.’"This is how Rachel Beresford of Munchkins Kindergarten Ltd spoke of Riverside Training.

"I first used Riverside Training in 2006 as I needed to gain my Level 3 qualification to open my own day nursery. Suzie and her team supported me so well that I completed this within my time-frame ready for the opening of my nursery", said Rachel.

"Munchkin’s Kindergarten Ltd has now been successfully trading for the last 8 years starting with one building for all our children.

"We have used Riverside Training for all of our apprentices, mature learners and to upgrade qualifications over the last 8 years and have always been totally satisfied with the service both myself as an employer and my learning practitioners receive from them – so much so that I have just completed my Level 5 qualification.

Suzie also assists in finding suitable staff for my nursery to meet with the growing demand of qualified people I require for the smooth running of my nursery."

The demand fo r qualified ch ildcare worke and teaching rs assistants has never been greater, so whe ther you’re an individual looking to gain a new qualifica employer seek tion or an ing to train yo ur staff, now’s the time to sig n up for a trai ning course with a quality , successful, sp ecialist traini provider for al ng l your training .

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Mr Root from Skylark Garden Centre, in March, has been really busy in his garden, but he was kind enough to share some of the family garden activities that you can do this summer. Gardens are beautiful places to enjoy so spend some time out there and have fun.

Go-Ride

SPALDING CYCLING CLUB

in association with British Cycling

Have a hoot in the garden with Mr Root If you are aged between 5-16 years and fancy trying something new, come and join Go-Ride.

Have fun and learn new bike handling skills.

For details of dates & times

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Have a scream and grow your own pumpkin from seed for Halloween.

Pull your sleeves up and pull those weeds in the lawn. How many can you pull up?

Sow some rocket seeds for some scrummy salads.

Don't let the bugs eat them! Pick off those slimy slugs and snails.

Eat carrots all winter. Sow the seeds now and watch them grow!

Water! Water! Don't let your plants dry out.

Give them a drink!

Top Tip! Put your finger in the pot. If it comes up clean, they need a drink.

Watch a plant eat a fly...slowly. Buy a Venus flytrap.

Grow a cactus from seed. They can be sown all year round!

Collect up all those branches, twigs and leaves.

Build a den!

Skylark Maize Maze and Funyard near March, Cambridgeshire is open daily from Saturday, 18 July to Friday, 4 September, then weekends only until the end of September.

For details and discounts on admission tickets visit www.skylarkmaizemaze.co.uk.

See advert on opposite page for more details.

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Karate for your school class

Term Times has teamed up with Hicks Karate to offer you a chance to win a private karate lesson for you and your school class with two of the best instructors in the area.

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CHRISTMAS ALREADY? You’re kidding, right?

HO...HO...HO!

Err ...actually, no!

We have opened the bookings for Nene Valley Railway’s brilliant Santa Specials extra early to allow you to get the tickets you want first.

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COMPETITIONS COMPETITIONS COMPETITIONS COMPETITIONS Worth singing about!

You can win a duet session at your local pop party venue – thanks to Pop and Rock Parties of Huntingdon!

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magine your chance to put on the headphones with your best friend, pick up a mic and sing in your very own recording session! Pop and Rock Parties are able to offer parties for both children and adults alike in their tailor-made studio in Huntingdon.

Add a pop video or photo montage to make the day complete and take home your own CD. To take advantage of our current offer, quote the advert (on page 38) when you book to get £50 off a pop video if you book a party.

Puffin Book Review Peanuts: Happy Birthday Snoopy!

Calling all FIFA & Minecraft fans

by Charles M. Schulz, paperback £6.99 Perfect for parents with nostalgic memories of Peanuts to introduce to their little ones.

Does Snoopy have a birthday? Does anyone know when it is? Join Charlie Brown in this gorgeous picture book as he tries to give Snoopy a birthday to remember.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to win a free Ezone party worth up to £320!

Hubert Horatio

by Lauren Child, paperback £7.99 Hubert Horatio is a genius at almost absolutely everything. His parents, on the other hand, aren’t too good with money – and they fritter away the family fortune.

It’s up to Hubert and his friend to sort out the mess.

2 hour party Up to 32 children with 16 on Minecraft and 16 in the FIFA zone Drinks for all children Parents' chill room A Minecraft wristband for each child Exclusive use of the Ezone Ninja party zone

The Runaways

by Megan Rix, paperback £5.99 Perfect for animal lovers and fans of Michael Morpurgo. This beautifully-written tale of animal friendship through adversity, set against the tumultuous backdrop of Britain in WW1, weaves in true facts about the role of animals on the Home Front.

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For more details and to book parties call 01778 300093 or visit www.ezone.ninja.

TO ENTER: This competition is for anyone to participate in, with three winning entries gaining these books for their school. Visit our website to enter or post your details to our address on page 3.

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Exploring underwater worlds Many of us remember pond-dipping as children, even if it was mostly the sweeping of a net in water that was the main attraction. By Emma Brand

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ut some parents can find the idea of pond-dipping with children daunting – can we remember how to do it and what if we find something we know nothing about? Places like WWT Welney Wetland Centre are great for introducing you to this fantastic experience. All the equipment is provided, including identification charts, and the platforms offer safe places to get to the water’s edge.

The anticipation of what you might find builds as you grab your net and tray. Putting some water into the tray first means your creatures have somewhere safe to be held in, as lots of these creatures breathe through the water. Making a figure of eight shape with your net in the water gets the best results. It’s best not to go too deep as any silt will cloud your tray. When you first wash the contents of your net into the tray it can seem like all you have caught is pond weed but if you let it settle

and take a closer look you will soon see a tray teeming with life.

At the bottom of your tray you may find leeches and flatworms sliding around as well as pond snails. You should also find a water louse or two. These are similar to wood lice and they love munching on the decaying plant matter at the bottom of the pond. Flitting about amongst the weed you are likely to find dragonfly, damselfly or mayfly nymphs. The latter two have leaf-shaped gills at the end of their body.

Not all underwater creatures can breathe beneath the surface, water spiders and several beetle species take a bubble of air down with them giving them a shiny appearance. Water scorpions have a long straw-shaped tail which is actually a snorkel as they breathe through their bottoms! There are many more creatures to find, so why don’t you have a go at ponddipping this summer!

WWT Welney Wetland Centre guided activities . . .

Pond-dipping is available everyday at WWT Welney Wetland Centre in the summer.

There are guided sessions every Wednesday during the school summer holidays when kids go free with full paying adults.

Look out for other guided activities during Ouse Fest, Monday, 20 July – Sunday, 2 August and at the Wetland safari events, Sunday, 26 July & Monday, 31 August.

Details can be found at www.wwt.org.uk/welney

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4-11 year olds

Record Breakers Summer Reading Challenge 2015 All children aged 4-11 years are invited to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge at Peterborough Libraries. The theme for 2015 is ‘Record Breakers’.

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hildren will be able to sign up for the Challenge at any Peterborough library from Saturday, 11 July. Children’s reading can ‘dip’ during the long summer holidays. The annual Summer Reading Challenge in libraries helps children to keep up their reading skills and confidence.

Simply sign up at a local city library, and then read at least six library books of your choice throughout the Summer holidays, collecting stickers and other incentives along the way – all for FREE. The theme for 2015 will be linked to Guinness World RecordsTM, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2015. Guinness World Records annual books are library favourites too so there will be plenty to choose from.

Children can read whatever they like – fact books, joke books, picture books, even listen to audio books – just as long as they are borrowed from the library.

Every time children finish a book they get stickers and rewards and there’s a certificate for everyone who finishes.

The Summer Reading Challenge is open to all school children and is designed for all reading abilities. It is produced by the Reading Agency in association with Guinness World RecordsTM and delivered by libraries.

11-18 year olds

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Learning to swim is an essential life skill for both children and adults alike, which is why the Vivacity Swim Academy delivers a structured and fun programme for students of all ages and abilities.

he Academy is aligned with the Amateur Swimming Association’s (ASA) Learn-to-Swim Pathway, a national syllabus for aquatics. It specialises in four areas of learning including; Foundation, Learn to Swim (stages 1-7), Aquatic Skills (levels 8-10) and Adult Swimming.

The programme aims to support the student in becoming confident, competent and safe in the water. As well as badges, stickers and certificates you can also track your child’s progress from lesson-to-lesson via real-time feedback.

As well as keeping an eye on your child’s journey, our online platform allows you to save money by paying via direct debit. You will also receive a great range of FREE benefits including a swim cap, 10 per cent off all swimming merchandise and FREE swimming at selected Vivacity sites including the Lido – perfect for the summer!

The Vivacity Swim Academy is available at the Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre, Vivacity Premier Fitness in Hampton and Jack Hunt Pool & Gym in Netherton.

For more information call 01733 864 000 and select your preferred venue or email: swim.academy@vivacity-peterborough.com.

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Take up the challenge this Summer!

ImagiNation Arts and Reading Challenge

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re you aged 11-18 years and want to take up an Arts and Reading challenge this summer… well read on. All you have to do is sign up at any Peterborough Library from Saturday, 11 July, and pick up your awesome ImagiNation log book.

To complete the challenge you will need to read at least two library books of your choice and then:

Complete at least one activity (book review, comic strip or get creative) Complete the ‘Frame it! Share it!’ piece of artwork and hand it in to your local library Claim your reward

Don’t forget to share your work. To upload and share a piece of your art, go to the ImagiNation Blog – you can scan the QR code on your log book to take you straight there.

ImagiNation is a partnership project between the libraries of Bedford Borough, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Luton, Norfolk, Peterborough, Southend and Thurrock.

The ImagiNation project was supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

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Picnic Paradise

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was brought up on the wonderful books of Enid Blyton - the Famous Five and Secret Seven were particular favourites along with her Adventure series. How I longed to be part of one her jolly little gangs - they always seemed to have such a fantastic time roaming the countryside on their bikes, camping out, foiling the baddies and saving the day. And, of course, enjoying the most amazing picnics!

I can recall even now the lashings of ginger beer, tasty ham sandwiches, home-made scones and jam, scotch eggs and sausage rolls donated by friendly farmer’s wives along their way. It’s making my mouth water just thinking about them. But why is it food - and it doesn’t matter what it is - tastes so much better when eaten outside on a picnic? And even better still when that picnic is on the beach?

As soon as the sun peeps its head out from behind the clouds,

my two little ones are asking - or rather demanding - to picnic in the garden at lunchtime instead of eating their sandwiches around the kitchen table, even more so if they’re having friends round.

And I never have the heart to deny them - it’s just way more fun throwing down the picnic rug and, when the sun is shining, everyone seems to be in a much better mood.

But it doesn’t end there. If we’re heading out for the day, they always want to me to pack up a feast to eat while we’re there, especially if we’re driving to the coast.

I must confess a picnic on the beach is one of my favourite ways to while away a few hours - you can’t beat it. Well, as long as there are no pesky seagulls or giant wasps hovering overhead.

These little critters always seem to know when you’re about to crack open the lunchboxes - and

By Kate Chapman

we’ve had one or two near-misses with some dive-bombing birds in recent times.

But even these, coupled with the odd bit of sand in amongst the sandwiches, can never dampen our spirits when a picnic is in the offing.

As I said earlier, it doesn’t matter what we’re having – even curled up cheese sandwiches taste good when you have the wind in your hair and sun on your face. It’s just a fact of life.

And even if the sun doesn’t shine this summer, that won’t stop us enjoying a lunchtime snack in style - we’ve been known to throw the rug on the kitchen floor and make do with an indoor version on more than one occasion. But that doesn’t mean we won’t be keeping our fingers crossed for plenty of sun though!

Here’s to lots of happy picnics everyone!

* Kate Chapman is a freelance journalist and writer whose work appears in a variety of newspapers and magazines. She also writes the blog Yellowbelly Mummy, charting the ups and downs of being a mum-of two in rural Lincolnshire.

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ake a trip less than two hours from Term Times territory (quicker on a Nimbus 2000) and you will arrive at the magical attraction that is the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.

Having pre-booked since Christmas, our slot of 1.30pm was not going to be missed, so we decided to stay at the Holiday Inn close by in Hemel Hempstead – a location that provides family packages and includes breakfast at affordable rates, with the additional benefit of a pool!

On entry, we were greeted by some of the Wizard’s chess pieces and directed to the start of our tour. It is not a tour as you would know it.

After the initial introduction from the guide, we were seated in a cinema to watch a five-minute whirlwind film of what was involved and who put these films together. Who better to open this journey than Harry, Hermione and Ron themselves, explaining how the film sets became a home from home for them for so long and how the staff became more like family. Take a peek at the first film to remember how young they were when it all started!

After the film, we were welcomed through the doors of Hogwarts, directly into the Great Hall. Picture Nearly Headless Nick floating over the school’s tables, each resplendent with the four house's colours and crests, really allowing you to feel as if it is your turn next with the Sorting Hat. At the Great Hall you can really start to appreciate the scale and hard work that went into each production. The intricate detail of the scenery, props and costumes on display is just staggering but it all enabled us to believe in the magical wonderland created from the work of JK Rowling.

Onwards we travelled at our own pace searching for golden snitches and keeping a look out for ‘He who must not be named’, travelling from set to set, in awe of characters, experiencing the rooms and potions we have loved over the last 11 years. Handy screens are sited to remind you of the films and actors who participated in each set ... as well as revealing some of the wizardry that went into making Hogwarts so impressive.

Everyone has a favourite film, or chapter of a book, but our family were firmly split between flying over the Thames on broomsticks and the original steaming Hogwarts Express, located of course on Platform 9¾.

Having a sweet tooth, I stopped the Honeydukes Express but, alas, the Bertie Botts beans were all gone.

Take your time learning about the construction of the costumes and magical creatures, with our own local lad Professor Flitwick (Warwick Davis) explaining the creature and mask design from an actor’s perspective. And, with the exception of Death Eaters, the shops at the end are a labyrinth of goodies but take your money out of Gringotts as the wands do not come cheap.

Enjoy and, for you non-believing Muggles out there, read the books first and you will understand.

For information on how to book a tour, visit www.wbstudiotour.co.uk

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Family Sundays 19 July, 2, 16, 23 August 2015

Discovery Club

9.30am-5.00pm

A chance for Mum and Dad to take part in some of our many activities with the younger generation of the family. Bring a picnic with you and enjoy the day!

Family days are designed for young people aged 8 and over - if your children are under 8, please let us know when booking. ÂŁ20 per person (booking essential)

23-24 July, 3-7 August, 17-21 August, 24-28 August & 26-30 October 2015 8.30am - 5.30pm Our multi-activity Discovery Club is for young people aged 8-11 and 12-16 during the school holidays. ÂŁ36 per day (packed lunch provided)

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