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Issue 121 July - September 2016

BUMPER 48-PAGE SUMMER HOLIDAY ISSUE Olympics Past & Present

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...to the bumper summer edition of your Term Times magazine. I hope you are as ready for summer as we are here at TT towers. Sometimes it feels as though the school year is never ending, but we finally have a good six weeks of bliss stretching ahead of us… by bliss I mean rain and arguments naturally! We are really proud of our 48-page summer issue and hope you enjoy reading it as much as we have enjoyed creating it. As ever, we have covered a diverse range of topics including keeping the kids safe online, a Rio Olympics page, previews of the forthcoming arts and green fests in Peterborough and a peek at beautiful Grimsthorpe Castle and how it is commemorating 300 years since Lancelot 'Capability' Brown's birth. We've also got a bumper crop of competition prizes. There's too many to mention them all here, but look out for the chance to win LEGO® City Prison Island playsets, family tickets to WWT Welney and Hamerton Zoo Park, climbing at RockBlok, Rutland Water, and tickets to the Ministry of Science show at Gravity Fields in September. It's your last chance to nominate a star teacher, TA, office team or even your own school in our Teaching Awards. So, if you have enjoyed any special experiences during the last week of term, let us know... there's some fantastic prizes. We hope you have a fabulous summer break and look forward to seeing you on the other side.

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Regulars 4,16,17 News 32 NEW children's puzzle page TermTimes Education Awards 6 Last chance to submit your nominations Competitions With an eye-watering 10 competitions in this bumper issue - from a bird of prey experience at Baytree Owl and Wildlife Centre to Light Cinema tickets - there's something for everyone. See 11, 13, 14, 20, 23, 24/25, 29, and 40 for details Editorial 8 Olympics past and present 12 Serenity Loves' holiday beauty tips 18 Summer at the Museums in Cambridge 26 Helping your child read through the summer 30 Get set for back to school 34 Looking after your teeth 36 City arts festival 38 Green family fun 42 Let's meet the Peterborough Learning Partnership 47 Looking ahead to the YMCA Celebration of Youth Day

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Term Times/Term Times Ltd are independently published and are trading styles of 12th Man Services and Solutions Ltd. Distributed free throughout primary schools in your area. Its aims are to inform families and children of current education issues, forthcoming events, places to visit, attractions etc. Every care is taken to ensure that the information in the magazine is correct at the time of going to press. However, please check opening times/entry fees etc., before setting out on a journey. We also aim to give teachers, parents and children, the opportunity to participate in the content of Term Times. Term Times does not intend to publish any racist, sexist or political matters, nor carry out editorial or advertising that may be considered to be offensive to families. Opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of Term Times or the schools that distribute it. The publishers cannot be held responsible for any erroneous or misleading claims or comments made by any contributor. Competition winners will have their details shared with the competition supplier for purposes of fulfilling delivery/provision of the prize. Details of the winners will also be published in a subsequent issue and by entering the competition you grant Term Times permission to publish these. Our thanks go to the schools for their assistance in distributing the magazine, and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank the advertisers who have supported this publication and made it possible. Please support them where you can.

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NEWS

Adventure playground fully open

The much-loved adventure playground at Grantham's Belton House has been restored and rejuvenated and is now open every day of the year, except Christmas Day. The new look playground at the National Trust property features a bespoke nine-metre play tower, zip wires, slides, seesaw powered water fountains and climbing challenges as well as toddler-friendly play spaces. A wander through the woodland reveals new family Send us your school news picnic areas, a new station for the miniature ride-on railway, Term Times is always looking for catering and toilets. stories about the great things that are happening in our local primary www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beltonhouse schools - and the teachers and pupils who are making them happen. If you have news about your school send it to steven@termtimes.ltd.uk. If you have a high resolution photo to go with it all the better... then we can show and tell.

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Summer at Oakham Castle New Peterborough primary on schedule Construction of on a new primary school being built on the former Peterborough District hospital site is continuing apace. The new building is on schedule to open in October 2016 to allow West Town Primary Academy to relocate and expand from its existing site on Williamson Avenue. It will provide places for 630 pupils - double the number at the existing site - and will increase the admission number for reception children from 45 to 90 from September 2017.

Cambridge Big Weekend This year’s Big Weekend in Cambridge is gearing up to bigger and better than ever. The annual free weekend of entertainment is being held on Parker’s Piece from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 July. As well as music on the main stage, with headline act Boney M, the Friday night culminates in a spectacular fireworks display. Saturday is a family fun day with music, sports and science workshops, face painting, gaming lab and, for the first time, mobile cinema. On Sunday the focus is world music and culture including the hugely popular celebration of Asian music, dance, fashion and food, Cambridge Mela. The Big Weekend is part of Cambridge City Council’s City Events programme, organised by Cambridge Live.

Cake fit for a queen Nine-year-old Stamford schoolgirl Tilly Chisholm has won a nationwide Waitrose competition to design a special cake to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. Tilly, a pupil at Malcolm Sargent Primary School, entered after her teacher challenged her year group to draw a picture of a cake fit for the Queen. Tilly’s design features a bejewelled gold crown, the Queen’s initials and a simple red balloon...which she included as she felt no birthday was complete without one. The cake was finished with festive red, white and blue bunting around the base.

Fun With Faith

Churches Together in Stamford is staging a family Fun with Faith event on Saturday 9 July on the town's Recreation Ground. There will be live music acts, dance, Christian mime artist Steve Murray, interactive worship and prayer opportunities. Side shows will include the United Reformed Church's Messy Church, a bouncy castle, face painting, woodcarving, puppets, an art space...and lots more. There will also be fun and games with sack races, rounders and a tug of war. The free event runs from 10am to 5pm and ends with a united ts open air service starting at 4pm. idgelivetrust.co.uk/city-even

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New at Snap! 4 Kids this summer Family-owned Snap! 4 Kids has launched brand new after school and holiday clubs in Hauxton village. The after school club, based in the delightful village hall, operates daily from 3pm until 6pm. Most children are picked up from Hauxton Primary School, but a collection service is also available from Shelford primary. The new holiday club is run from Hauxton Primary School, with a wellequipped hall and outside play area, during all school holidays. The club is open daily from 8am to 6pm and costs £25 per day or £120 a week. Half-day sessions may also be offered in the future. An exciting refurbishment programme is underway at the Cambridge Chapel Street nursery Cottage room, a dedicated space for one to two year olds. The nursery currently features two baby units, with a total capacity of 27, split into two age ranges. For more information or to visit any of Snap! 4 Kids' settings call 01223 477413, email info@snap4kids.co.uk Recruiting Snap! 4 Kids is currently recruiting for new staff members to join the team. A Level 2 nursery practitioner, an apprentice and after school and holiday club staff are being sought for Hauxton. In Cambridge, a Level 3 nursery practitioner is required. T: 01223 477413 or E: opportunities@snap4kids.co.uk

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Oakham Castle is staging medieval skills workshops and drop-in activities on Mondays throughout the summer holidays. Medieval Mondays will be held from 25 July to 29 August and visitors will enjoy a flavour of what life was like in around 1180. Activities Manager Charlotte Widgery says: 'We had such a wonderful response to the medieval activities we staged at the castle's grand re-opening at the end of May, we wanted to keep some of that magic alive for our visitors throughout the summer. 'The activities will teach visitors about the way life was in England during the time the castle was founded by the Normans.' In the mornings there will be archery lessons, suited to older children and adults, from 10.30am to 12 noon for £25 per person, with tuition by John Steel of Red Fox Archery. Tile making workshops will run from 10am to 11am, using traditional patterns and techniques. Suitable for all the family, parental supervision is required at all times and costs £5 per person. From 12.30pm to 3.30pm there will be a range of drop-in activities including have-a-goarchery for £2 per person and medieval banner making at £2.50 each. There will also be daily stories, quizzes and dressing up. To book places on the archery or tile making workshops email castle@rutland.gov.uk or call 01572 757578. www.oakhamcastle.wordpress.com

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Time is running out to submit nominations for our prestigious new Term Times Education Awards. The awards, run in partnership with education recruitment specialists Mana Education, turn the spotlight on the inspirational teachers and teaching assistants, dedicated school office staff and communityspirited pupils across our readership area. Don't miss out on the opportunity to salute your school and make sure you submit your nominations before the entry deadline at noon on Friday, 22 July.

Best Classroom Teacher Award Recognising the outstanding work of an exceptional primary school teacher who is passionate about their job and inspires pupils to achieve their full potential. Best Teaching Assistant Award Applauding the talents of a TA whose encouragement and kindness supports children in reaching new heights.

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Best Office Team Award Honouring the administrative staff who work behind the scenes to make their school run like clockwork. Best Community Primary School Award Celebrating the sterling work undertaken by a school project to improve the local community and encourages pupils to grow into socially-conscious young people.

Nominations – from parents, governors, co-workers and pupils with parental permission – can be made via the dedicated awards page on our website www. termtimes.ltd.uk, by post to 70 Rutland Road, Stamford PE9 1UW, or via e-mail to steven@termtimes.ltd.uk For postal and e-mail entries please ensure you tell us which category you are voting for, the name of the individual/primary school/ and no more than 250 words about why they should win

an award. You can submit one nomination for each category. A panel of judges from Term Times and Mana Education will decide the winner in each category. The winners will each receive a special trophy marking their achievement. The top teacher will also be presented with £100 of High Street vouchers, the TA a £100 spa voucher, office team £100 of food vouchers and primary school £300 worth of equipment including books and sporting equipment.

Supply and demand Supply teachers play a crucial role in schools, covering for staff who are ill, absent or on training courses. Education recruitment specialists Mana Education works with schools across Peterborough, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire to fill, among others, supply teacher requirements. Queen's Drive Infant School in Peterborough is one of Mana's clients and here office manager Sue Bell explains her experience of the company and expectations of supply teachers. 'We use supply teachers for a range of reasons including covering for teachers attending courses (Continuing Professional Development), staff sickness, Planning, Preparation and Assessment release time, during SATs, and KS1 phonics screening. 'As an infant school we appreciate that it might sometimes be tricky to find the right person for the role but, on the whole, our experience has been extremely good. 'We have had a range of supply teachers provided from the very experienced to the

very new - some still completing their NQT year - and have been impressed by the Sue Bell, Office Manager at Queen's quality on many Drive Infant School, Peterborough occasions. We have even appointed a couple to vacant 'We are looking for cheery, prompt, flexible teaching positions. supply teachers who are able to fit in with the 'While we know it isn't always possible, school at a moment’s notice. Mana does its best to provide continuity for the 'In the past we have had to change our minds children by trying to ensure it arranges for the as to which class the supply teacher will be same supply teacher to cover a class, particularly covering - and we need them to understand this for long-term sickness or a teacher attending a decision is based on what is best for our children. multiple day course. 'It is also expected that supply teachers 'We prefer to use a supply teacher with will leave well-written notes about what has specific Early Years/KS1 experience, but there happened during their day for the class teacher are a number of personal criteria that are just as to pick up the following day - and that lessons are important. marked.'

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DAILY FLYING DISPLAY Easter to end of September

Baytree Owl and Wildlife Centre is home to one of the largest owl collections in the country. Hosting over 40 different species of birds of prey and owls, amounting to nearly 100 birds in total. The centre has recently added some native animals to the collection including red foxes, hedgehogs, harvest mice and red squirrels to name but a few. Set within the grounds of Baytree Garden Centre, there is plenty to do for the whole family, including the hop in restaurant, kids play area, large pet department, Edinburgh Woollen Mill and much more. Open 10am – 4pm 7 days a week during school holidays (closed on Mondays in term time) Admission prices – £3.00 Adults £2.50 Senior Citizens £2.00 Children (Under 8s free)

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Rio 2016 Olympics Olympic gold medallists past and present With just a few weeks to go until the start of the Rio 2016 Olympics in Brazil, Term Times reflects on the careers of gold medal-winning athletes past and present.

Photos courtesy of Burghley House Fascinating fact: When training, Lord Burghley placed a matchbox on top of each hurdle and attempted to remove it with his leading foot, without touching the hurdle.

David Cecil, Lord Burghley Hurdler David Cecil, Lord Burghley, was one of the golden athletes of his generation. Born in 1905, he won gold in the 400 metres hurdles at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics and silver in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics 4x400 metre relay. One of the key characters in the Oscarwinning film Chariots of Fire is based on Lord Burghley, who lived at Burghley House, during his time at Cambridge University. A famous scene was also inspired by one of Lord Burghley’s feats – the race around the Great Court at Trinity College when he became the only person to sprint around the courtyard within the 43.6 seconds it takes the clock to strike 12 times.

Louis Smith Three-time Olympic medallist Louis Smith was born and raised in Eye, Peterborough, and is Britain's greatest ever Olympic gymnast. Louis took up gymnastics when he was just four years old and, although a good singer, turned down a chorister's scholarship to concentrate on the sport – winning his first medal aged 14. The 27-year-old is a member of Huntingdon Gymnastics Club and sprang to prominence with gold on the pommel horse – his strongest event – at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. At 19 he took Olympic bronze in the pommel horse at Beijing in 2008, becoming Britain's first Olympic gymnast medallist for 80 years.

Five Olympic facts: • Olympic gold medals haven't been made out of solid gold since 1912 – they are actually goldplated silver • Women were not allowed to compete in the Olympic Games until 1900 • Winners at the 1900 Olympics in Paris were given paintings instead of medals • Gymnast Dimitrios Loundras is the youngestever Olympic competitor, just 10 years old when he took part in the 1896 Athens Olympics...and he won a bronze medal

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At London 2012 he won silver in the pommel horse event and a team bronze medal. Louis returned to action in 2015 taking European Championship pommel horse gold and World Championships team and pommel silver and then at the 2016 European Championships he was a member of the silver-winning team. The sports star now has his sights firmly set on Rio where is looking to boost his Olympic medal haul. Fascinating fact: Louis reached the third round of The X-Factor singing competition in 2009 and won Strictly Come Dancing in 2012.

Swimming the James Guy (21) won two gold medals at g 400m 2014 Commonwealth Games after takin His tyle. frees 0m 4x10 the in gold bronze and he impressive form continued in 2015 when silver took 200m freestyle gold, 400m freestyle d Worl the in tyle frees 0m and gold in the 4x20 titles at Championships in Kazan. He won three alify the British Olympic trials in Glasgow to qu for Rio. Table Tennis nal Sam Walker (21) burst onto the internatio for eted comp he when 2014 in scene s table tenni winning England at the Commonwealth Games, which a silver medal. He was part of the team Team d Worl s year' this at ls won bronze meda first medal Championships in Malaysia, England’s at that level since 1983. Cycling Track her career Welsh cyclist Becky James (24) started spotted by at Abergavenny Cycling Club and was potential the Welsh Talent Team. She proved her when she became world sprint and keirin ls at the champion in 2013 – one of her four meda pean Euro has also y Beck k. Mins championships in belt. and Commonwealth medals under her

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When he retired from active sport Lord Burghley, who inherited the title of Marquess of Exeter from his father in 1956, devoted much of his life to the Olympian cause. As president of the International Amateur Athletic Federation, chairman of the British Olympic Association and a member of the International Olympic Committee, he was instrumental in bringing the Olympic Games to London in 1948 and was also chairman of the Organising and Executive Committee. The Olympic Corridor at Burghley House commemorates Lord Burghley's sporting achievements. Visitors can see his running shoes, medals and an original Olympic torch from the 1948 London Olympic Games alongside the one given to the house by Lord Sebastian Coe, himself an Olympic gold medal-winning athlete and the man who spearheaded the successful 2012 London Olympics bid.

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Eating well and exercising - essential for healthy children

ating well helps children grow, develop strong bones and teeth, be more active and achieve a healthy weight.Â One in five children aged four and five are overweight and run the risk of developing serious diseases as adults, including diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Peterborough City Council recently launched a new website www.healthypeterborough.org.uk, offering residents medically-proven information and advice on how to improve their family's health by making simple lifestyle changes. Here's the council's diet and exercise advice for parents:

Sensible snacks

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Snacks like biscuits, cakes and pastries are often high in sugar, fat and salt and should be occasional treats. Swap for fruit, vegetable sticks and dips, natural yoghurt, crackers or plain popcorn.

Regularly having food and drink high in sugar increases the chance of children getting tooth decay. Swap to low sugar products to protect teeth. Plain water or milk are the only toothfriendly drinks to give children. It is also important for children to brush their teeth twice a day and visit the dentist regularly.Â

Get more active Being active helps children build strong muscles and bones, improve fitness and feel good. It also improves their concentration and builds social skills. Children over five years should enjoy at least 60 minutes of activity on top of their school day. This could be walking, cycling, riding a scooter or playing chase.

Eating well as a family Children learn from an early age to copy the behaviour of those around them and are likely to follow the same food choices and eating patterns as their parents. Encourage children to make healthy choices by eating these foods yourself and eat together.

Know what to eat and when The Eatwell Guide (shown right) shows a plate divided into five different types of foods to highlight a healthy balanced diet. Then the size of the food group shows you how much of each food to eat. For more advice about healthy snacks and activities for children visit Change4Life at www.nhs.uk/change4life

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Adventure starts here and not just for the children

With fantastic summer weather on the way, what could be better than getting the children out cycling at one of Rutland Cycling's stunning locations? Take your pick from some of the region's best outdoor locations: Rutland Water, Grafham Water, Fineshade Wood, Ferry Meadows in Peterborough or - new for this year - Cambridge. Bring a crowd of friends, organise a birthday cycling party, or simply make the most of the summer holidays exploring the countryside. Activity sheets are available at Rutland Water, or why not set up your own children's nature treasure hunt? You can even pre-book a picnic, complete with blanket and basket, for the ultimate hassle-free day out. Rutland Cycling offers the widest choice of hire bikes in Europe: adult mountain and hybrid bikes, comfy cruiser bikes, electric bikes, children's bikes, tag-a-longs, buggies as well as extras, including helmets, child seats and comfy saddle covers. It's quick and easy to book ahead either online at www.rutlandcycling.com, by phone on 0330 555 0080 or at a store. Cycle hire prices start from £14.99 for adults / £7.99 for kids (or a special rate of £8.99 / £4.99 at Fineshade and Ferry Meadows). There's also a great value family ticket available for £34.99, which includes cycle hire for two adults and two children under 14. If you love adventure, head over to the RockBlok, Rutland Cycling's outdoor activity

centre on the north shore of Rutland Water, where you can rock climb, abseil, or have a go on the tree-top high ropes course, the ultimate adrenaline experience! For more information visit www.rockblok.com or call 01780 460060. Join the Summer Adventure Extreme Club for eight-year-olds and over - full days of activities throughout the summer including balancing on wires, leaping between platforms, learning bushcraft skills, joining team challenges and more. Pre-booking is essential. (High ropes for eight years and over, five years and over for climbing and traverse walls).

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COMPETITION

For a chance to win a two-hour family cycle voucher (two children under 14 and two adults) or a Rockblok voucher (two people aged eight and over), simply enter via the instructions on page 3 stating which prize you would like to be entered for (Both, Rockblok or Cycle). The Rockblock voucher includes a climbing taster session and a high ropes session (two people eight years and over). Closing date 31 July.

pre-holiday beauty With another school year nearly over many of us are planning a sunshine holiday. Whether you are jetting off abroad, or making the most of the great British summer, Peterborough award-winning hair and beauty salon Serenity Loves has some great tips to help you make the most of the sun.

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It is just as important to protect your locks from the sun's rays as it is your body. Prevent dry and frazzled hair by using a leave-in conditioning treatment like milk_shake Incredible Milk. It boasts 12 great effects including frizz control, protecting and maintaining colour and that all-important heat protection.

Moisturise Sunshine and high temperatures can take their toll on your hair, leaving it looking dull. A deep moisturising shampoo and conditioner containing organic argon oil is great for all hair types. The milk_shake argon range is sulphate and salt-free and delicately cleanses with its unique argon oil formula. The end result is soft and hydrated, beautifully conditioned, frizz-free hair.

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FACE One week before your holiday book a personally-tailored facial that will deliver lasting results and a 'glowing', healthy look. A specialist treatment which best suits your skin's needs will stimulate circulation, enhance natural radiance and soothe and hydrate tired skin ready for a relaxing holiday. And, by removing dead skin cells, a bespoke facial will help you get an even tan.

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Adopt a sculpture at Thorpe Meadows

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his August, artist Lyndall Phelps will be giving families the chance to adopt their very own piece of artwork from Peterborough’s sculpture collection at Thorpe Meadows. Lyndall is one of five artists commissioned by Peterborough Presents for Park Tales – a family festival weekend of interactive and magical arts installations and performances surrounding Peterborough’s sculpture collection – on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August. Lyndall will be creating a series of dazzling sculptures inspired by Thorpe Meadows and Nene Park’s resident swans, which will be showcased on the festival weekend.

She will also be inviting families and residents to adopt a piece of sculpture from Vivacity’s current collection on display around the rowing lake and Thorpe Meadows. The free adoption pack will include a selection of artwork gifts and information on how to care for and love your new sculpture. Another commissioned artist for Park Tales is Jamie Gledhill who will be transforming ‘Untitled’ by artist Miles Davies into a playful musical experience to be enjoyed individually or as a family. Also creating new and exciting art are Scottee, Kevin Green and Rich White. All the artists have visited Thorpe Meadows and are busy

working on their ideas. The Park Tales pieces will only be on display during the family festival weekend. There are 27 sculptures on permanent display around Peterborough, with 15 of these at Thorpe Meadows. The collection features a wide range of sculptors and some early works by famous artists such as Jane Ackroyd, Lee Grandjean and Anthony Caro. Peterborough Presents is a consortium of local artists, arts organisations and communities working together to create great art in the city. It is part of the Creative People and Places programme initiated and funded by Arts Council England.

For more information about Park Tales visit www.peterboroughpresents.org

The Vikings are coming

The Vikings of Middle England are set to return to Rockingham Castle this August to recreate their famous and realistic displays. Enjoy the thrill of a live battle complete with crashing swords and authentic costumes. On Sunday 28 and Bank Holiday Monday 29 August, the castle, near Market Harborough, will come alive with battles, horses, pageantry and a living history village providing an immersive and educational environment for all the family to enjoy. Visitors can

experience the sights, smells and sounds of a Viking encampment, set against the thrilling backdrop of a battle scene. Craftsmen will be making weapons and coins and weaving nets while the healer brews medicines for all those gory battlefield injuries. Experienced bowmen will be on hand to teach their skills, preparing all members of the family to hold their own in a Viking invasion. Against all this excitement, a quiet moment can be enjoyed listening to the storyteller weave fascinating tales to spark the imagination. The event runs from noon until 5pm each day and the castle will open from 1pm. Last entry 4.30pm. Visit www.rockinghamcastle.com for details.

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For your chance to scoop a family ticket (up to four people) to see the Vikings at Rockingham Castle, simply tell us one item craftsmen will be making during the two-day event. To enter, follow the instructions on page 3. Closing date 7 August.

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If you're looking for something to do with your family over the school holidays, why not catch a film at your local cinema? There are lots of great movies coming out this summer and many of them are showing at The Light Cinema complexes in Wisbech and Cambridge. And to help you make your money go further the cinemas are running a number of special money-saving offers. Watch a film that starts on, or before, noon on any day and tickets are just ÂŁ5 per person. Or book normal-priced tickets for Wisbech online and save 10 percent. There are also value-for-money deals available for schools looking for an exciting end-of-term trip for pupils. To help you plan your summer movie outing here's The Light Cinema's top three family film suggestions:

The BFG

released Friday 22 July Steven Spielberg brings Roald Dahl's classic novel to life in this big-screen adventure movie. Little orphan Sophie is whisked away to Giant Country by the Big Friendly Giant (BFG), where she is faced with a terrifying array of bloodthirsty giants who would like nothing more than to have her for dinner.

Finding Dory

released Friday 29 July Everyone's favourite little fish is back! Dory is happily living with Marlin and Nemo until she has a sudden flash of memory and remembers that she has a family. Dory sets off for the Marine Life Institute to find her parents and rescue them from captivity.

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released Friday 19 August Based on the classic book by Arthur Ransome, this children's adventure is set in the Lake District. A group of children spend an idyllic summer running amok in sailing boats and making camp on a nearby island, creating their own world of imagination. But the real world is on the brink of war and when a mysterious pair of Russian spies are discovered, they must learn survival skills and the value of friendship.

WIN Win one of two family tickets (admits four people, with either one or two adults and the rest children). Simply enter your details via the instructions on page 3. Closing date is 5 August.

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NEWS EXTRA Summer fun at Ferry Meadows This summer Ferry Meadows' events calendar is better than ever. Not only is there a host of favourites, such as Wild Wednesdays, Pond Dipping, Going on a Bear Hunt and the very popular Nature Trail, there's also many other great events on offer.

Grimsthorpe launches design competition

Shelter Building - Mon 25 July & Fri 12 Aug Build your own shelter and learn how to stay dry and warm in the woods.

Grimsthorpe is celebrating the 300th anniversary of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown's birth with the launch of a special competition. Running from 24 July until 5 September, budding artists are being invited to design a new garden landscape during their visit. All materials are provided and the winners in each category will receive a 2017 family season ticket and their design turned into a canvas print to display at home. Brown, England's greatest landscape designer, visited Grimsthorpe in 1771 where there are 3,000 acres of parkland for families to enjoy as well as miles of traffic-free, waymarked trails for walking or cycling. You can bring your own bikes or hire them at Grimsthorpe. Youngsters will love the large woodland and adventure playground, while the historic house is another big attraction - as are the formal gardens. At the end of a busy day having fun, treat yourself to an ice cream from the shop or tea and cakes in the Coach House tearoom. Grimsthorpe is easy to find – just four miles from Bourne and a 10-minute drive from the A1 at Colsterworth. www.grimsthorpe.co.uk

Meeting Magical Mammals - Fri 5 Aug A short walk with one of the knowledgeable rangers to discover what small mammals live in the park. Aim High - Sun 24 July Have a go at new outdoor activities and see how high you can go or how high you score. Test your skills on the climbing wall, navigate spider mountain or traverse the climbing boulder. How many points can you score at the archery targets or what's the best time can you complete the off-road Segway course? Nature Kids - Mon 15 to Fri 26 Aug Join the outdoor summer school for some fun nature-based activities – learn to build a shelter, light a fire and try some wood crafts. There are different activities every day so go along for your favourite or sign up for the full week. Charming Worms - Fri 2 Sept Try your hand at making a wormery and discover what a great job worms do in our gardens. Always check the website for the latest details on how to book. Age and access restrictions may apply and some events are subject to a small cost. www.neneparktrust.org.uk

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Saving money with mum2mum Mum2mum nearly new sales are proving extremely popular with parents throughout Term Times' readership area. The sales offer parents the opportunity to make money selling outgrown baby clothes and equipment...and for buyers to bag high-quality bargains. Every mum2mum market offers a huge choice of baby and children’s items for sale and every one - whether designer prams, toys, cots, books, baby equipment or clothes from newborn to age six - must be in excellent condition. Sellers keep all their proceeds on the day and novices

are provided with tips and pricing guides to maximise sales. Buyers can make serious savings typically large items sell for about a third of the rrp. Admission is £2 on the door, kids go free, and there's free admission for the last half hour of the sale. Mum2mum started in 2011 by mum of two, Cath Harrop. Having bought and sold on ebay and at car boot sales, she realised there was a need for events which brought local parents together to sell face-to-face. Today, the business has a UKwide network. www.mum2mummarket.co.uk

New Stay Play Explore breaks Katie Mundell began her mum2mum career two years ago and now holds events in Peterborough, Stamford, Bourne and, more recently, Spalding. While Janine Ford recently launched in Cambridge: 'I'm a busy mum with a daughter aged seven and know all too well the frustrations of buying and selling second-hand items. I joined the team in March and looking forward to making mum2mum in and around Cambridge a huge success.' For upcoming events visit Facebook.com/ mum2mummarketeastofengland

A new family short break package has been launched in Leicester and Leicestershire. The Stay Play Explore breaks offer families a choice to visit three from 10 visitor attractions, plus high quality overnight accommodation, all from just £139. Attractions include an out of this world trip to The National Space Centre, indoor and outdoor experiences at Conkers magical theme park at Twinlakes Park, petting animals at Stonehurst Family Farm, tobogganing and sno-tubing at Swadlincote Ski Centre, crazy golf and pedalos at Bosworth Water Park and activity sessions at Rosliston Forestry Centre. Coordinated by Leicester Shire Promotions, the tourism organisation for Leicester and Leicestershire, the Stay Play Explore breaks can be booked on the website. www.stayplayexplore.co.uk

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Summer at the Museums

Joining in with the summer fun are: Endless sunshine, visits to the ice cream van, and adventure and fun around every corner. Hmm…well the first two might be a slight exaggeration, but with its chock-a-block line-up of holiday events, activities and trails, this year’s Summer at the Museums is definitely full of ideas to help keep boredom at bay. Taking place at local venues throughout Cambridge and the surrounding county from 22 July until 31 August, Summer at the Museums is organised by the University of Cambridge Museums and supported using public funding through Arts Council England. Why not set out on a hunt for dragons, dress up and discover what it was like to be a Roman soldier, create your own works of art, or dropin to some magical storytelling sessions and discover whole new worlds? With more than 150 drop-in and bookable activities to choose from, plus tips and advice about how to get the most out of your visit, you’ll have everything you need to rescue a rainy afternoon or plan an outing close to home.

Pick up a Summer at the Museums booklet from any of the participating venues or download a pdf version from www.museums.cam.ac.uk/summer. You can also get up-to-date information on what’s happening where on Facebook facebook.com/ cambridgeuniversitymuseums or Twitter @CamUnivMuseums. This year’s Summer at the Museums will include some TOP SECRET special tasks to try during your visit, find out more about these in the programme. Why not create your own challenge for friends and family and let University of Cambridge Museums know about it? Maybe see if they can find your favourite object from just a few clues; get them to find five things starting with the same letter; or try describing an item… by acting it out! Post your ideas on the University of Cambridge Museum's Facebook page or Tweet them with the #SatMuseums hashtag.

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Museum of Cambridge Museum of Classical Archaeology Museum of Zoology (offsite events) Norris Museum, St Ives The Polar Museum Saffron Walden Museum Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences St Neots Museum Stained Glass Museum, Ely University Library Whipple Museum of the History of Science Wisbech & Fenland Museum

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PARK TALES Sat 20 – Sun 21 August At Thorpe Meadows A weekend of outstanding arts, sculpture and storytelling Featuring striking new work from multi award-winning artists:

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Global Tiger Day

THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW!

One hundred years ago, 100,000 wild tigers roamed throughout Asia - now there could be as few as 3,000. Hamerton Zoo Park is home to two Malayan tigers, the only pair in the UK. There are approximately 250 to 340 tigers left in the wild in Malaysia – meaning they are critically endangered – with a high proportion living outside the protected areas of the national parks. Hamerton also has three ‘White’ Bengal tigers, also called the Royal Bengal tiger, the national animal of both India and Bangladesh. By 2011, their total population was estimated at fewer than 2,500, with a decreasing trend, so they too are on the endangered species list. Hamerton is supporting the annual Global Tiger Day held on Friday 29 July to promote the protection and expansion of wild

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tigers' habitats and gain support through awareness for tiger conservation. The zoo park is also raising funds for 21st Century Tiger which supports carefully chosen wild tiger conservation projects providing the best conservation value and making the most difference. On the day, as well as encountering Hamerton's residents there will be the chance to ‘Meat’ the Tigers (over 18’s only), keeper talks, a cake sale and other special activities. Hamerton Zoo Park, in Sawtry just 20 minutes from Huntingdon, Peterborough and Oundle, is home to a unique collection of over a 100 different species including rare and endangered animals.

Hamerton Zoo Park opens every day of the year (except Christmas and Boxing Day) from 10am until 4pm in winter and 5.30pm in summer. For more information visit www.hamertonzoopark.com

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To win a family ticket (two adults and two children aged three to 12 years) to Hamerton Zoo Park simply answer this question: Which tigers do Hamerton Zoo Park have that are the only pair in the UK? To enter follow the instructions on page 3. Closing date 31July.

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Helping children to achieve more 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.

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.

The difference CU has made to our school is that it has made ch ildren excited about clubs and extr acurricular activ ities. It has al so made them feel like university stud ents as they get a grad uation and cert iﬁcate (Teacher at St Augustine’s Ju nior School).

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CU has been great for my children - through the CU website we’ve found lots of new and fun activities to do! Julia Law. (Parent at Nene Valley Primary School).

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gravity fields festival has something for all ages This year's Gravity Fields Festival in and around Grantham promises to educate, entertain and inspire. Created to celebrate the genius of Sir Isaac Newton, the September event has a dedicated education programme but the five days of science, arts, heritage, music, drama and outdoor spectacular will appeal to all ages. Gravity’s third festival from 21 to 25 September, commemorates the year Newton spent at his Woolsthorpe Manor birthplace near Colsterworth to escape the plague in Cambridge

and his extraordinary burst of scientific creativity on light, mathematics and gravitational forces. Three hundred and fifty years on, experience the plague as it hits Woolsthorpe! History is rewritten as actors and plague doctors convey the impact of the bubonic nightmare if it had reached Lincolnshire. The packed programme of events also includes such varied subjects as ‘Living with Wildlife’ from conservationist Dr Sasha Norris to the science of Dr Who, an aerial spectacular in St Wulfram’s Church courtesy of Ockham's Razor

and an AntiGrav box that will turn your world upside down. Saturday sees a free street spectacular transforming the centre of Grantham with LEDlit umbrellas, parades, processions, dance shows, circus artists, street performers, puppeteers and magicians. Another free and must-see event is Saturday’s Family Science Day in Grantham’s George Centre, with science demos, table-top activities and cool technology to get your hands on.

For full programme details and to book tickets visit www.gravityfields.co.uk or book via the Box Office 01476 406 158

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science shows ever staged in Grantham. It looks at the inventors and engineers who shaped our modern world, taking us from liquid nitrogen frozen flowers to hydrogen bottle rockets and Buzz Aldrin to Virgin Galactic, with super-talented presenters using brilliantly-designed demos with a few loud bangs!

The Ministry of Science is at the Meres Leisure Centre on Wednesday 21 September and the festival competition tickets (normally costing £9 each) are for either the 1.30pm or 6.30pm show. To enter follow the instructions on page 3 and simply answer the following question.

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Closing date is Tuesday 17 August. Please let us know if you would like to attend the matinee or evening show.

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In which year did Buzz Aldrin walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 Mission?

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Relax, read and succeed this summer! If a sportsperson or musician didn’t practise their skills for two months, their performance would suffer. The same is true of children who don’t read over the summer holiday. Whilst summer holidays should be relaxing and fun, it is important to keep children reading and learning. Here are a few of Reading Chest's fun favourites:

Fishing for sounds A great adaptable game for early readers. Using a permanent marker, write letter sounds onto plastic ducks or other objects and put them in your paddling pool. Get the children to scoop them out with a net and use the sounds to play games such as making words beginning or ending with the sound and inventing silly rhymes.

Top Trumps Top Trumps (www.toptrumps. co.uk) is really popular in schools as it delivers a range of educational benefits through ‘camouflaged learning’. As well as being great fun, it improves literacy, numeracy and subject knowledge.

Shaving foam Get messy outside with shaving foam on a table. Let little ones have fun practising writing letter sounds with their finger in the foam. If you want to get really messy...add a little paint!

Listen to audio books Audio books are a brilliant way to keep children’s interest in stories alive. Long car journeys are a great place for a captive audience. Either buy as a CD or download from websites such as www.audible.co.uk

Make books accessible Ensure you have a good range of reading material easily accessible in your house, car and handbag. Try the children’s newspaper First News (www.firstnews.co.uk) or join the Summer Reading Challenge (www. summerreadingchallenge.org.uk) at your library. For age-appropriate books delivered to your door, join www.ReadingChest.co.uk, the book rental service specialising in reading scheme books for children aged four to nine years.

Reading Chest is offering Term Time's readers £5 off their first month’s membership with the code TERMTIMES16

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Some of the UK’s most colourful and fascinating wildlife are perfectly sized for mini explorers. This summer why not unleash yours on the rich wetland habitats at WWT Welney. Collect a backpack, complete with explorer supplies, and with your passport in hand; you and your family have everything needed to start a wetland adventure. Complete the challenges set out in the passport to earn stickers as you become a fullyfledged explorer.

Some pointers to help you along your way: • Leave no blade of grass unturned in your quest to spot creepy crawlies. Some will be easy to find, like the cardinal beetle, sunbathing on his favourite plant waiting for other unsuspecting insects to become his lunch! • Explore the pond dipping stations, with the nets and trays provided, to meet the creatures who live beneath the surface of the water • Delicately dissect a pellet of fur and bones left behind by owls to find out what creatures they have fed on after dark • Look out across the water and up to the tree branches for dragonflies zipping around in the air. Wait for them to land and see how they hold their wings out glinting in the sunlight • Keep an eye out for baby birds on the reserve and in your own garden. Build a bird feeder and take it home to give these youngsters a helping hand • Try to spot some of the 59 species of butterflies we have in the UK...we also have 2,500 species of moths. On Wednesdays meet some of these beautiful insects caught at WWT Welney

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Back to school....easy as A–B–C Advice for parents While going back to school after the long summer holiday can be exciting for both children and parents, many youngsters may feel a little nervous. Preparing them for the new academic year can help ensure the transition goes smoothly and is stress-free for everyone. Whether your child is starting school for the first time or a new year with a new teacher, Fundamentally Children (www.fundamentallychildren.com) has some top advice for parents:

Plan in Advance One of the best things you can do to help your child get back to normal after the long break is to

prepare them in advance, not the day before school starts: • Re-establish bedtime routines and mealtimes • Try on uniform to help younger children realise school will soon be a part of life again • Get them used to homework. Set aside time each day for sitting and concentrating – why not play some family board games? • Rehearse that early start. Get everyone up, dressed, fed and out of the door in time to arrive at the park, grandma’s house or even their new school for their usual start time

First Day Back Manage the first day back to school well and the rest of term should follow suit: • Prepare everything the night before, have uniforms ironed and laid out ready, bag packed by the door • Check timetables and know which days PE and swimming kits are needed and any clothing or equipment for after-school clubs • Have a healthy breakfast and try to sit down to enjoy it as a family - enabling your child to air any concerns so you can ease their worries

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Kitting out the kids to go back to scho ol can be an expensive time for pare nts. Here are Term Times' money-savin g tips:

1. Uniform

Uniform is one of the biggest back -toschool expenses. Buying everythin g from a specialist school shop is price y, so just buy garments with the school logo and shop around in supermarkets or the high street for generic items like skirt s and trousers. If you want to pass uniform down to siblings - or sell them second-h and - it may be wiser to invest in more expensive and longer-lasting garm ents. Consider buying a size bigger than your child needs to maximise the cloth ing's lifespan. Save even more money by

taking advantage of good-as-new uniform sales staged at many scho ols or check out local charity shops.

2. Stick to the essentials Some items on the school uniform and equipment checklist are compulsory, others are just recommended. Make sure you have the former and pick and choose what you think your child really needs from the latte r. Bulk-buying stationery is cheaper than purchasing item-by-item and ther e are usually good offers at back-to-schoo l time so, if you can afford it, stock up for the year. Buy cheap and cheerful lunch boxes and school bags - they ’ll be scuffed in no time and need to be replaced.

3. Lunches Packed lunches prepared at home are not only cheaper than shop-bought but are often more nutritious. Spend a little time planning lunches before you do the shopping and you' ll save money and won't be throwing out wilted lettuce at the end of the wee k.

4. School run

The rising cost of fuel can really add up if you drive your children to and from school every day. Consider getting together with other parents and see if you can take turns making the school run - savin g money, time and reducing your carb on footprint. If you live close to scho ol then cycle or walk instead - it's great exer cise.

Fit-for-purpose school shoes Never scrimp on school shoes as you could damage your child’s feet is the clear advice from The Society of Shoe Fitters. And back-to-school means children wearing 'properly constructed' footwear fitted by trained professionals. If children have been in flip flops, sandals and trainers during the holiday their feet may have spread which means school shoes, although there may be nothing wrong with the size or fit, could rub. To mitigate the problem the society, a notfor-profit organisation which offers advice and assistance to the public and industry, recommends children wear new

shoes indoors with socks, in short bursts, until school starts back. If they continue to rub then return to the shop, with your receipt, and ask for a 'fit check', which a reputable shop will be happy to do. 'Ill-fitting shoes do not just affect your feet but your entire physiology,' says Laura West, society secretary. 'Young children will often overlook discomfort or be too young to tell you if their shoes and socks hurt. It is in the formative years when damage can be done that will last a lifetime, not becoming obvious until later in life.' www.shoefitters-uk.org

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Join our pet parade In the next issue of Term Times we will be featuring a special section dedicated to pets...and we need your help! Alongside expert advice and stories we want to include photos of our younger readers with their prized pet. We will print our favourites in the magazine and include the best of the

rest on our website . Dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, birds or something more exotic...whatever the animal, we want readers up to the age of 11 to send us pictures of themselves with their pet. To inspire you here are two of our readers with their special friend Mrs Crabapple.

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Fighting Tooth Decay Almost a third of five-year-olds and nearly half of eight-year-olds suffer from tooth decay and it is the most common single reason for five to nineyear-olds being admitted to hospital. Shocking statistics indeed, but all the more so when you consider that tooth decay in children is almost entirely preventable through regular brushing, adequate exposure to fluoride and cutting down on sugar. Poor oral health can result in gum disease or dental abscesses - which in turn lead to difficulties eating, speaking and sleeping extractions and missing school for toothache or treatment. And children with advanced tooth decay, those who need primary (baby) teeth removed, are more likely to develop orthodontic problems later in life. According to the Oral Health Foundation, an independent charity dedicated to improving oral health, around eight or nine children in every UK primary school class will have already developed tooth decay. The charity advises striking early and taking children to the dentist as young as possible to get them used to the noises, smells and surroundings and prepare them for future visits. In a bid to increase oral health in young children the charity has created a series of educational resources for primary schools called Dental Buddy.

The key Dental Buddy messages for children are simple:

Brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste Eat a balanced diet and learn the importance of cutting down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks

Visit the dentist regularly, as often as they recommend

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Peterborough Arts Festival is evolving Peterborough Arts Festival is being replaced with a series of events across the city to celebrate art in all its forms, with fun-filled family weekends at both Thorpe Meadows and The Key Theatre. In previous years the summer festival has taken place in Peterborough city centre, with outdoor displays and live performances supported by European funding for the arts. This funding stream has now ended and organiser Vivacity have been looking closer to home for new opportunities to help deliver highquality, home-grown talent for people to enjoy. This year Vivacity is entering an exciting new partnership with Without Walls, a consortium of leading arts organisations dedicated to the development of the UK's outdoor arts sector. Spanning circus, dance, theatre, puppetry and storytelling, the events across the weekends of 20 and 21 August and 3 and 4 September will continue to bring outdoor arts to Peterborough in a new family-friendly format. And, what's more, both weekends are free to attend.

Myths and Mini Beasts Weekender Thorpe Meadows will play host to a wonderful family-friendly weekend on 20 and 21 August, blending the magical and the natural. There will be storytellers, sculptures, music and lots of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Faerie and Beasty' shenanigans including the Magic Dust Disco, mini beast quests and den building, plus plenty of interactive workshops to keep both children and grown-ups alike entertained.

Keyfeste Weekender The weekend of 3 and 4 September will celebrate artistic talent including music, dance, circus, puppets and storytelling, set against the inviting and relaxing backdrop of the Riverside and Key Theatre. Both days promise to be fun-filled for the whole family to enjoy. The full schedule and timetable for the two weekends will be available shortly and more events, including a baby disco, ballet for adults, puppet-making workshops and many more are in the pipeline.

Visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com for regularly updated information

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A fun day of outdoor activities. Come and test your skills on Spider Mountain or traverse the climbing boulder, plus much more. Sunday 24 July 10am to 4pm

Tickets - ÂŁ15 per 55 minute session Booking essential

For further information please email visitor.services@neneparktrust.org.uk or call 01733 234193

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Family fun at PECT Green Festival

ancy a fun day out for the whole family? Want to take part in educational activities and discover more about how to live a greener lifestyle? Then head to the PECT Green Festival in Peterborough city centre. The independent charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is delighted to announce that its annual Green Festival is back – bigger and better than ever before! This year's free event is heating up, moving to a new summertime date of Saturday 13 August, from 10am, with fringe events running through to 21 August. In addition, the charity is thrilled that the festival has been awarded Arts Council England funding for a three-year period, bringing a fantastic £73,500 backing into the city. This will be used to commission artists to create innovative artworks – whether street theatre,

visual art or spoken word – to promote sustainable living and encourage people to take positive actions for their local and global environment. The 2016 festival is sponsored by Travelchoice, which will also allow sustainable transport to be highlighted in exciting and thought-provoking ways. Bringing together attractions, community groups, charities and businesses, the Green Festival celebrates green initiatives in Peterborough with a wide variety of events and activities. 'There will be everything from opportunities for trying out traditional crafts such as willow weaving and green woodworking, through to face painting and games,' explains Festival Organiser Jennie Orrell. 'We are also looking to showcase local food and produce, with fantastic cookery demonstrations for everyone to enjoy.'

For more information, and to be kept up to date on the latest event details, visit www.pect.org.uk/GreenFest. Join in the conversation online @SustainableCity with #PECTGreenFest or find PECT on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PeterboroughEnvironmentCityTrust

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Puffin Book Review Daisy and the Trouble with Jack by Kes Gray, paperback, £5

DAILY FLYING DISPLAY Easter to end of September

Much-loved trouble-magnet Daisy returnsBaytree in this Owlhilarious and Wildlife Centre is home to one of the largest owl collections in the country. Hosting over 40 different species new story. Join Daisy and her naughty, adventurous of birds of prey and owls, amounting to nearly 100 birds in total. classroom nemesis Jack, who take it in turns tell Theto centre hastheir recently(at added some native animals to the collection including red foxes, hedgehogs, harvest mice and red times very different!) side of this mischievous tale. Packed squirrels to name but a few. with fun black and white illustrations, this brilliant story will Set within the grounds of Baytree Garden Centre, there is plenty appeal to boys and girls alike. Perfect for reading aloud with to do for the whole family, including the hop in restaurant, kids a teacher or parent, or simply enjoying alone. play area, large pet department, Edinburgh Woollen Mill and much more.

Romans on the Rampage: Jail Break! by Jeremy Strong, paperback, 5.99

Open 10am – 4pm 7 days a week during school holidays (closed on Mondays in term time) Admission prices – £3.00 Adults £2.50 Senior Citizens £2.00 Children (Under 8s free)

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Jeremy Strong weaves more madcap mayhem in Ancient Rome in this fantastically funny sequel to Romans on the Rampage. A perfect read for boys and girls aged seven and over, Jail Break! is jam-packed with Strong’s trademark 01406 372840 www.baytreeowlcentre.co.uk humour. Perilus and his family are in trouble again. His Term Times has teamed up with our friends at Baytree Owl and dad has been arrested for stealing money from the Imperial Mint. Can Croakbag the talking raven save the Wildlife Centre to offer a family of four an unforgettable bird of day once more? prey Family Encounter.

Katy by Jaqueline Wilson, paperback, £6.99 Katy's life changes in dramatic and unexpected ways after a serious accident. Inspired by the classic novel, What Katy Did, Jacqueline Wilson creates an irresistible modern version for the twenty-first-century. Fans of Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker will fall in love with Katy and her family too.

BOOKSFORSCHOOLS 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. Closing date: 10 Sept 2016

The lucky winners will have the chance to fly four different species – these could include a hawk, owls, falcon or buzzard - to be decided by staff on the day. After the hour-long session the winners will also be given the opportunity to enjoy the other attractions at the centre in Weston, near Spalding. The centre is home to more than 100 owls and other birds of prey species and a collection of native animals and birds including hedgehogs and a captive-bred fox.

COMPETITION The competition prize is for two adults and two children aged between four and 14. TO ENTER simply tell us what a baby owl is called WIN and follow the instructions on page 3. Closing date: 20 August. ENTER TO

Let your child's imagination run riot with the LEGO® City Prison Island playsets. They can team up with the police force that helps protect LEGO® City from mastermind criminals, collecting and building a world where they become the hero. Here are just some of the exciting sets in the range:

Prison Island Starter Set (RRP £8.99) Hop in the police buggy and catch the crooks before they get away in their watercraft. Hurry, before they escape with the hidden loot.

Prison Island (RRP £69.99) The police have to be on high alert to catch the crooks sliding through the sewer to make a break from Prison Island and reach the getaway boat. Jump in the helicopter and stop them from escaping in the hot air balloon.

Police Pursuit (RRP £17.99) Spot a crook breaking into a stolen safe as you drive in the police supercar. Race ahead to set up the police cones and stop him in his tracks.

Police Patrol Boat (RRP £34.99) Lock up the crook and transport him to Prison Island with the police patrol boat. Watch out! Another crook has pulled alongside and is trying to break the prisoner out of the cell.

WIN LEGO® CITY PRISON ISLAND SETS ENTER TO

We've teamed up with our friends at LEGO® to offer three lucky winners the chance to win ALL four sets featured. WINSimply answer this question: What is the crook breaking into in the Police Pursuit set? Enter via post, e-mail or the Term Times website, following the instructions on page 3. The closing date is 15 August. LEGO® and the LEGO® logo are trademarks of the LEGO® Group. © 2016 The LEGO® Group.

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Exotic Pet Refuge

OPEN DAYS

17 July  4 Sep  16 Oct

Visit our refuge of exotic animals and native wildlife. Enjoy our collection of over 300 animals and help us to continue our work. Children’s entertainment and refreshments available. Open days run from 10am to 5pm. Entry: Adults £6, Children £3

01778 345 923

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GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT SCHOOL VISITS & BIRTHDAY PARTIES

102 Station Rd., Deeping St James, Peterborough PE6 8R

DARE TO EXCEL

ANNUAL

OPEN EVENING Thursday 29 Sept 2016 5.30pm - 8.30pm For prospective students currently in years 4 and 5 and all others welcome. 3 keynote presentations from Mr Lord, Head teacher at 5.30pm, 6.15pm & 7.00pm in the main school hall. Please enter the school via our main school entrance where further information will be provided. You can also call us or visit our website for more details

01778 342 159 www.deepingschool.org.uk Park Road, Deeping St James, Peterborough PE6 8NF

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Supporting and developing schools Peterborough Learning Partnership (PLP) is committed to developing communities that create successful learning and leadership, confident individuals and responsible citizens. It benefits children and young people by developing, delivering, commissioning and evaluating a wide range of learning and development opportunities for schools. Term Times speaks to PLP chief executive Iain Simper to find out more about organisation and developments in the region's primary schools: Tell us about PLP and how it helps our region’s schools? PLP has supported schools for nearly 15 years. We have grown to support a membership of some 60 member schools in and around Peterborough – as far afield as St Neots in Cambridgeshire to Heckington in Lincolnshire – and many other non-member schools in the region. We provide high quality professional development opportunities for all staff in schools and act as a networking organisation on behalf of our members linking them to national educational specialist organisations and individuals. Our mission is to improve and support the quality of teaching. How has primary education changed over the last five years? Primary education has changed in many ways during the past few years and will continue to do so as the current government plans for

academisation of all primary schools takes hold. In our field of expertise, schools have become increasingly responsible for managing the development of their staff, paying even closer attention to the link between high-quality professional development opportunities and recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff to ensure the very best outcomes for all learners. What are the hot topics that primary school teachers are facing? An increased focus on the new curriculum, new assessment arrangements, academisation, new Standard for Teachers’ Professional Development and the changing role of schools in their communities all contribute to an increasingly complex and challenging role as a teacher. What new educational development will be key in the next few years? According to the most recent white paper from the government, Educational Excellence Everywhere; an online Parent Portal will be set up as a ‘one-stop shop’ for informing parents about the school system. It’s also worth noting that the National Citizen Service will be expanded so every pupil has the opportunity to take part.

For more information visit www.peterboroughlearning.org.uk

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What is the most exciting project in our region’s primary schools? We are proud of the excitement and impact the Children's University (CU) is having in our schools. The CU Trust is a charitable trust that provides seven to 14 year olds (and five to six year olds with their families) with exciting and innovative learning activities and experiences outside normal school hours. Described by the Sunday Times as ‘The University of Fun’, CU encourages five to 14 year olds to try new experiences, develop new interests and acquire new skills. PLP Chief Executive Iain Simper

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e live in an increasingly technologybased society, where children need to be prepared to enter a workforce and world in which computers are a focal point of everyday life. What's more, early use of computers has been shown to improve language skills and promote children’s social development and creativity. While most young children will never have any issues online, exposure is not without it risks. Internet safety is part of the primary curriculum, but how can we safeguard our children at home? According to Internet Matters (www.internetmatters.org), a not-for-profit organisation working with online experts to keep children safe, nine out of 10 children under 10 years old go online and 86 percent of seven to 11 year olds use some form of online communication. Here's the organisation's e-safety guidelines for parents of six to 10 year olds:

Put yourself in control on your home Install parental controls t-enabled devices. rne inte broadband and any your child and make Set up a user account for household are the in ts oun sure other acc password-protected.

Talk to siblings Talk to older children about what they’re doing online and what they show to younger children. Encourage them to be responsible and help keep their younger siblings safe.

Agree boundaries Be clear what your child can and can’t do online – where they can use the internet, how much time they can spend online, the sites they can visit and the type of information they can share.

Search safely Use safe search engines such as S wiggle or KidzSearch. Safe search settings can also be activated on Google and other search engines, as well as YouTube.

Stay involved Put your computer or main devi ce in a communal area, like the lounge or kitchen, so you can keep an eye on how they ’re using the internet.

Explore together is doing The best way to find out what your child they what t abou you tell to them online is to ask to them do and what sites they like to visit. Talk about being a good friend online.

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Check if it’s suitable The age ratings tha t come with games, apps, films an d social networks are a good guide to whether they’re suitable for your child. For example, the minim um age limit is 13 for several social ne tworking sites, including Facebook and Instagram.

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Young Pioneers at Thomas Deacon Academy Peterborough's Thomas Deacon Academy has launched a new scheme to provide junior pupils with the opportunity to learn new skills, be more active and help others. The Young Pioneers initiative, which encourages pupils to be resilient, reflective and independent, is aligned to the format of the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award. The aim is to promote an interest in participating in the DofE award when younger children move up to the academy's senior school. Pupils are provided with a pioneer diary to log their achievements in four key areas and, when the first three are completed successfully, are invited to participate in an activity away from home. In June, 40 Y3 pupils who had completed the Skill, Physical and Volunteering elements of the Bronze Young Pioneer camped overnight to complete the final Expedition element and gain their award. School staff and Volunteer Police Cadets were on hand to offer a night of activities ranging from map reading and toasting marshmallows to team building and an organic treasure hunt.

Treat your little Thomas fan Thomas steams into Nene Valley Railway Single ticket price

INCLUDES EVERYTHING!

9 – 10 July

Travel on the big steam train, entertainment, bouncy castle, face painting…

Ride behind the star of the show ... Thomas! Campfire songs with hot chocolate closed the evening festivities. Year 4 pupils completed their Silver award shortly before the end of term.

With the valued support of staff and cadets and the hard work displayed by each and every student, the evening was a resounding success. I am extremely proud, given that it was the first time anything like this has happened at Thomas Deacon Academy. It is entirely down to staff comradery and commitment to offering a quality experience for our students. Kelly German, the academy's Leader of Outdoor Learning

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Lots to see, lots to do! T: 01780 784444 www.nvr.org.uk

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Wansford Station, (A1) Stibbington, Nr Peterborough PE8 6LR

SUMMER HOLIDAY SCHOOL

Discounts for NHS & education staff Extensive baby unit with sensory room Dance, drama, music & art sessions Weekly music sessions from visiting music specialist Emergency childcare Home cooked meals

Funded places available for 2 year olds

Hauxton out of school provision After school club daily 3-6pm Holiday club daily 8am-6pm throughout all school holidays Call 01223 870966

25 – 29 July 9.30am – 4.30pm

4-18 yrs

£69 for the whole week

A fun-ﬁlled week of performing arts for all ages! A week to make friends, perform and learn the fun side of the arts in a friendly, exciting environment. Our annual summer school is always a huge hit with the children, the weeks activities include: • Street jazz • Costume making • Drama

• End of week • One day West show End workshop with a West End • Singing star     • TV Presenting

Summer school takes place at – Peterborough Sports & Leisure Centre, dance hall, 651 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 3HA To Book your child a space please contact Michelle T: 07808 728243 E: peterborough@theatretrain.co.uk www.theatretrain.co.uk 46

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YMCA Celebration of Youth Day Peterborough is booming: a vibrant, positive place to live, full of opportunities. The only way to keep it that way is to continue to nurture one of the city’s most valuable assets – its young people.

MCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is getting together with children and young adults from across the city to present the Celebration of Youth Day, a unique event designed to inspire, motivate and entertain. This special free event is being held on Saturday 20 August in Cathedral Square and is set to be an exciting, fun and fully-inclusive experience. Young people are being given centre stage and the chance to showcase their skills and talents to peers, families, friends and beyond. Participants have the chance to talk to local education experts, employers and support services that can help them both now or in the future. All of this is being championed by a youth-led entertainment programme that features dance performances, live music, theatre and the arts. Shopaholics and foodies will enjoy the retail stalls and food stands.

Jonathan Martin, CEO of YMCA Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, tells Term Times: 'Celebration of Youth Day is the mustgo summer event, with the additional bonus of learning and networking opportunities.' To keep up-to-date with information about the day, follow YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough on Twitter www.twitter.com/ YMCA_CambsPBoro and Facebook http://bit.ly/28P5QwY For more information about how to get involved and/or become a sponsor, contact Paul McAlinden paul.mcalinden@theymca.org.uk or telephone 01733 373175. YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is committed to supporting young people and their families through a comprehensive range of programmes and services. These focus on accommodation, family, work, training and education, health and wellbeing, and support and advice.

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Queensgate Charity of the Year Peterborough's Queensgate Shopping Centre has chosen YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough as its Charity of the Year for 2016-2017. The partnership allows the charity regular access to the shopping centre to host events that will raise awareness and funds for their good work locally. CEO Jonathan Martin says: 'We know that, with our shared value of believing in the potential of people and communities, we can showcase positive activities, highlight some of the issues facing young people and have some fun too.'

Family Sailing & Paddlesports

There is always something to do at Grafham Water Centre!

23 Jul & 20 Aug

Family Days

Sailing & Paddlesports ½ day sessions for the family to try together! £16 per person (booking essential)

9.30am-5.00pm

Discovery Club

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. £22 per person (booking essential)

Our multi-activity Discovery Club is for young people aged 8-11 and 12+ during the school holidays. £36 per day (packed lunch provided)

17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 16 Oct & 5 Nov

multi-activity holiday clubs family days parties clubs & courses

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25-29 Jul, 1-5 Aug, 15-19 Aug, 22-26 Aug & 24-28 Oct 8.30am - 5.30pm