Term Times Spring 2014

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WELCOME Welcome to our Spring Issue of Term Times magazine! As ever, you will find this issue packed with interesting articles, great competitions and suggestions for trips out with the family. As it’s Spring, we have been to the West Norfolk/ King’s Lynn area to discover the many attractions for families. With the warmer weather around the corner, the prospect of some fun days on the beach without an overly arduous car journey is definitely welcome.

Fast approaching is the 2014 football World Cup and we offer some predictions. Still on football, Beverley Clarkson at the Cambridgeshire FA explains what to look out for at your local grassroots club and we’ve also grabbed an interview with Peterborough United star, Britt Assombalonga, to ask him about his experiences, both at Posh and back in his school days.

If it’s competition prizes you like going after, then we have a special one provided by Peterborough United and others from Stamford Arts Centre, Lego and many more.

We believe we have produced a cracking issue that is interesting, informative and entertaining in equal parts - but we would love to hear from you if you want to suggest what else we should include to make Term Times even better.

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Good sports at Whittlesey primary school Alderman Jacobs Primary School pupils, dressed in sports kit and ‘onesies’, took part in a 2 kilometre fun run in the school grounds to raise funds in support of Sport Relief 2014.

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A cake sale at playtime attracted donations from students, while staff dressed up for the event which raised £497 for Sport Relief. The funds will help people living incredibly tough lives, both at home in the UK and across the world’s poorest countries.

Mrs Carlisle, Acting Head teacher at Alderman Jacobs Primary School, said:

Bourne to swim!

It was wonderful to see the whole school participating and raising money to help others. The event was thought up and organised by our fundraising committee made up of children in years 4, 5 and 6.

The year 6 pupils in particular worked very hard and we are all proud of the whole school’s achievements.

Pools are heated to a temperature of approx 72°F. Extend your stay by taking a picnic as there is ample space to sit in the pleasant gardens overlooking the pools.

Alternatively, the Pool Café has an excellent choice of hot or cold food. A disabled changing cubicle

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is available. Fun nights are held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm with inflatable and floats etc.

Bourne’s near Olympic size outdoor pool is sure to keep The pool is situated in the pleasant families active during their surroundings of the Abbey Lawn in visit. Small children can Bourne, Lincs, PE10 9EP. play safely in the baby pool, Opens: Opens: 24th 24th May May at at 10.30 10.30 am. am. fountain area, toddlers’ play T: 01778 422063 E: enquiries@bourneoutdoorswimmingpool.org area and playhouse.

The Foster Care Co-operative (FCC) has been placing children in family homes for 15 years and the agency is currently recruiting foster carers across England and Wales www.bourneoutdoorswimmingpool.org and particularly in the east so they can respond to the high number Spring in Ferry Meadows Little Voices of placements requested by Local Spring is a great time to visit Ferry Meadows in Little Voices Peterborough Authorities.

Nene Park. With nature bursting into life it’s the is a vibrant new performing The Foster Care Co-operative is part of a small perfect place to spend the day. For those looking arts school which opened group of Not-For-Profit foster care agencies to relax there are walks, meadows, woodlands its doors last September. and the only co-operative operating in foster and two cafés, both with spectacular lakeside care. Any surplus income FCC makes is reinvested to provide more foster care support, more training and towards recruiting more foster carers.

FCC is now a UK wide organisation striving to increase the total number of foster homes by recruiting and training new foster carers to provide stable, loving family homes. A special culture exists based on valuing staff and foster carers.

Anyone can foster and carers come from all walks of life. They do need to be reasonably fit and healthy and are subject to criminal disclosure checks.

Carers need to be able to offer a child or children a room of their own as well as offering patience, time and commitment to young people of different ages. A good sense of humour will be a great asset as well as being a good listener and having a flexible and adaptable approach to life. In return the agency offers professional support from fully qualified social workers, full and comprehensive training and a fee which recognises a professional caring role.

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For those looking to get active you can enjoy boat trips, cycle rides, miniature train rides, pitch & putt and a range of activities on water including canoeing, kayaking, rowing boats and pedalos.

Be sure to pop in to the Visitor Centre when you arrive where our friendly team can help you to make the most of your day. For details of our packed events programme check our website or ask at the Visitor Centre.

We look forward to seeing you in the Park soon.

T: 01733 234193 www.neneparktrust.org.uk

New Service to Schools at Zoo Park Hamerton Zoo Park is delighted to offer a new service to schools and groups.

The new Explorers Cabin allows Education Officer Christine to offer a wide range of workshop & discovery sessions to pre-booked school groups.

These can include hands-on contact with some new small animals such as Pygmy Hedgehogs, Shaws Jirds, Corn Snakes and Giant Millipedes or others. Topics can be geared to suit your particular group.

For more information about the Coperative All schools booking education please visit www.fostercarecooperative.co.uk. sessions will also receive free tickets to be given to each child for another visit with their family.

E: education@hamertonzoopark.com

Since then Little Voices has gone from strength to strength! Our pupils work in small groups (up to 8 children per class) so that we are able to give each child the individual training and attention that they deserve, whilst they still learn to work as part of a team. We work in association with LAMDA (The London Academy Of Music And Dramatic Art) and school aged children from 4 - 18 years are able to take their exams, performing everything from dramatic acting pieces to scenes from the world of musical theatre. We are very proud of our 100% success rate in exams, with over 90% at merit and distinction.

The Little Voices holiday workshops and theatre showcases have proved very popular too, where children can sing, dance and act their way through the school holidays!

So, whether you are looking for expert tuition in drama and singing for a child who is destined for the stage - or you would simply like your child to have more confidence in social situations, the small class sizes at Little Voices means that we can achieve all of this for you. Every child is entitled to a FREE trial lesson, so get in touch! www.littlevoices.org.uk/peterborough E: peterborough@littlevoices.org.uk T: Julie on 07801 953643 Facebook: Little Voices Peterborough Twitter: @julie_drama

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Here to help Peterborough Families Information Service is striving to become the first point of contact for families experiencing problems who would like some financial advice or maybe just need help sourcing the right kind of childcare for their needs.

What else do we do?

We don’t always have all the answers. We will, however, always try to find out as much as we possibly can and, if necessary, signpost callers to the most appropriate service if it is outside of our expertise.

We also manage a very comprehensive directory of services that may be able to help or simply be of interest to many families.

In addition, the website holds a record of any activities we are made aware of, ranging from Teddy Bears Picnics or reading sessions at the local library to large scale events taking place in or around the city.

Financial • To encourage the take-up of funding for all 3 and 4 year old’s childcare and also to identify any children that qualify for the 2 year old funding.

• Offer advice or assistance in cases of hardship by exploring any benefits for which they may be eligible, thereby helping to reduce poverty.

Extra Support Service (Brokerage) • Going the ‘extra mile’ to assist our clients with specific or unusual requirements.

• This can take many forms and be on a variety of different subjects ranging from financial difficulties to relationship issues or sourcing childcare for a child with special needs or for unusual hours.

• To register, visit www.peterborough.gov.uk/fis and select ‘Disability and Special Needs’.

• We are currently producing photo ID cards for all the children on the database which should prove very useful for days out, eliminating the need to carry around further documentation with you, and we are trying to negotiate some additional benefits as well…so watch this space!

Signpost callers • Children’s Centres and any activities they may have.

• Parenting courses.

• What’s going on in and around Peterborough.

Disability Database • Family issues.

• Entry on this Register is voluntary • Children’s behavioural • The purpose of the register is to enable problems.

Peterborough Children’s Service and • Support - the Health Services, together with voluntary website, which includes organisations, to work more closely together a comprehensive to identify and plan for children and young directory of various people with disabilities and their parents/carers. organisations and groups.

Visit our website: www.peterborough.gov.uk/fis to see all the information we have there, or give us a call on 01733 864446 where we will be happy to discuss how we may be able to help you. It may be to advertise an activity or to check what’s on or could even be because you are thinking of working in childcare; we can put you in touch with the appropriate people!

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True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum.

Custom House was once a merchants’ exchange.

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Discover more about this town’s fascinating maritime history...

The rich maritime past of King’s Lynn is making the attractive West Norfolk town a popular attraction for tourists...

By the 13th century, King’s Lynn was England’s fourth largest port and was recognised as being a key trading post by the medieval Hanseatic League, a union of German towns working together to improve trading conditions who established a warehouse in the town in 1475. The building is still there.

Visitors of all ages can explore the King’s Lynn Maritime Trail to discover stories of the town’s merchants, ship-builders, sailors, fishermen, press gangs, porters and pubs that have provided so much history. Pick up a 50p trail guide and look out for 27 bronze way markers as you walk the quaysides, market places and historic streets.

Custom House, now the Tourist Information Centre, is one of the town’s most iconic landmarks.

The guides are available from from the Tourist Information Centre in the Custom House (open daily) or True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum where the trail starts. The museum (open Tuesday to Saturday) is in the North End of the old town where fishermen once lived and worked in a close-knit community.

Squeeze into the only two remaining fisherfolk cottages, visit the old smithy, a Victorian smokehouse and a fully-restored 1904 Lynn fishing smack.

Discover Seahenge Seahenge in in Lynn Lynn Museum.

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Discover Over in the Old Gaol House (open Wednesday – Saturday) let your imagination take you back in time to King’s Lynn’s 1930s police station and its 200-year old-cells. Meet criminals from the past and shudder at true stories of the town’s highwaymen, smugglers and robbers.

In Lynn Museum (open Tuesday to Saturday), stand inside in a full-size replica of Seahenge, a unique and mysterious 4,000-year-old timber circle and learn about the people who created it. Explore many other aspects of the West Norfolk story and look out for lots of activities for all the family.

King’s Lynn Town Guides will help you uncover over 900 years of history by taking you on a walk to medieval churches and guildhalls, secret courtyards and hidden alleyways. A wide range of different walks are available on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons, and Monday evenings during June and July. Details and tickets from King’s Lynn Tourist Information Centre.

Visit any one of the attractions or join a guided walk and you will be given a set of Discover King’s Lynn Discount Vouchers offering reduced admission for each of the other sites. Details are in the free guide ‘Discover King’s Lynn’ available from the Tourist Office (tel: 01533 763044).

A bite to eat at Frankie & Benny’s is a great all-round family favourite if you are local, visiting King’s Lynn or just passing through to the coast.

The superb range of menus cater for all family tastes, particularly for children. Kids get hearty-sized portions and will enjoy the free puzzles/ games in their fun activity pack - sure to help Mum and Dad concentrate on driving duties later. For a real treat try the Ice Cream Sundae with a choice of three ice creams - and everyone loves the Cadbury’s chocolate buttons on top!

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A battle re-enactment in front of West Norfolk’s Castle Rising.

Sandringham Flower Show.

Youngsters are admitted free.

The famous Hunstanton sunset.

West Norfolk Special events worth noting in your diary are the town’s carnival in June, the kite festival and tennis tournament in August and the returning allaction Lifestyles Festival in September.

A glimpse of everything to do in this special area of charm and natural beauty...

All roads in summer often lead to the classic resort of Hunstanton where Victorian charm combines with traditional seaside fun. For years ‘Sunny Hunny’ - the only East coast town to face west - has been the ideal base for enjoying coast and countryside.

Funfairs, gardens, walks over the striped cliffs, a land train to the lighthouse, pony and boat rides, rock pools, bandstand music and theatre shows, Hunstanton has everything for a day trip or a week’s holiday. And then there’s those famed world-class sunsets at the end of a happy day when the water seems to turn pure gold.

But what else is in and around Hunstanton that can offer holiday pleasure for all age groups? Here are a few ideas: • Snettisham Wildlife Park, a busy, 392-acre working farm, has a unique 45-minute tractor and covered trailer deer safari ride - with a live commentary - that enables you to hand-feed a herd of over 50 hinds and some awesome stags. During the deer calving months of May, June and July, a beautiful new calf might be observed at Snettisham Wildlife Park. During late spring and summer, younger visitors can enjoy the new Young Drivers activity - a chance for budding farmers to practice their tractor driving skills. There are also three farm trails.

• Sandringham House is the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen and has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862. The house is set in stunning gardens.

Look out for the royal family’s toy cars in the museum. The Country Park is open to the public free of charge every day. Marvel at the mass of rhododendrons in May. • The private Norton Hill Light Railway at Hall Farm, Snettisham, has four wonderful narrow-gauge locomotives to transport passengers around a one kilometre-long track that includes viaducts and a tunnel. It operates for charity on a few weekends each year in July and August.

• Sandringham Flower Show on July 30th is one of the most prestigious horticultural events in the East of England. Many of the region’s leading nurseries exhibit and there are show gardens by leading designers, 200 trade stands, craft marquee and arena entertainment..

The £10 adult entrance fee allows entry to Sandringham grounds, museum and church.

• The 12th century stone keep at Castle Rising is amongst the finest surviving examples of its kind in the country and, together with the massive surrounding earthworks, ensures that it’s a castle of national importance.

• Escape from the car and jump onto the Coasthopper bus to explore the coast and villages all the way from Hunstanton to Cromer.

• If you want to find out more about Hunstanton’s growth from

Victorian creation to what it is now, visit the town’s free Heritage Centre, open most weekends.

• A little further afield but well worth the journey to the south of

the region is WWT Welney, a beautiful wetland reserve and eco-friendly visitor centre with so much to see. In spring, watch breeding birds and chicks while in summer see dragonflies, butterflies, and wildflowers. The Ouse Washes in winter are home to thousands of whooper and Bewick’s swans, the largest gathering in the UK. Open every day, Welney has lots for families such as their pond dipping stations and a variety of hides to observe waders in the summer.

Deer at Snettisham Wildlife Park

Norton Hill Light Railway

Please turn over the page to find out about the area’s best beaches and places to eat and drink >>

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Hunstanton’s unique layered cliffs.

West Norfolk

Prince Charles’s childhood Citroen C4, displayed at Sandringham museum.

West Norfolk ha s great beaches for making sandca stles!

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There is no shortage of excellent family-friendly pubs, restaurants and tea-rooms all the way from King’s Lynn to Hunstanton. The Farmer’s Arms near King’s Lynn, the Feathers at Dersingham, the Old Bank at Snettisham and the cafe at Heacham Lavender are just a few worth deviating off the A149 for refreshment.

Best Beaches If it’s sand to dig and to make castles, Hunstanton and Heacham both have plenty of ideal beaches for family fun. For even greater expanses and small lagoons for toddlers to play in, better to go to Old Hunstanton and, a little further on, Thornham.

But it is recommended the local tide table is studied beforehand so the beaches aren’t covered by water upon arrival!

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But one of the most popular places along this part of the coast is the Ancient Mariner Inn at Old Hunstanton with its spectacular views across the Wash. Dating back to the 1600s, there are low beams, snug seating and lots of nooks and crannies where hearty meals are served. Outside it’s a great place to watch the famous sunsets. Keep an eye out for discount vouchers on the website www.traditionalinns.co.uk/the-ancient-mariner-inn

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Discover the historic maritime town of King’s Lynn and the beautiful coast and countryside of West Norfolk. Enjoy its magnificent historic houses, its stunning beaches and coastline and the family fun resort of Hunstanton.

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Ladybird lovers

the ladybird In Scotland young girls would ask was to find their true love. The ladybird ld say: wou girls the and air the in wn thro “Fly away east or fly away west, I like best.”

And show me where lives the one d if the The legend was usually discounte beetle flew the wrong way…

It’s a jungle out there Just creepy crawlies? Sometimes there’s more to garden insects than meets the eyes...

If your children are bored in the back yard why not prove to them that it’s full of fascinating creatures?

As the weather warms most of these common insects may be seen in action in your garden.

Leaf-cutter bees Are little circular sections cut out of the leaves of your roses? Nothing is eating them – it’s the nest building activities of the leaf-cutter bee that’s to blame.

It lives a solitary life but, after mating. it nests in holes in dead wood, plant stems, even bamboo canes. It seals in and protects its eggs with circular sections of leaf glued with saliva. These hatch inside, and hibernate through the winter, appearing in April as bees.

Look out for their orange bellies and their sealed-off homes.

Froghopper What’s that foam tucked into a leaf bud on your plants? It’s the home of a froghopper larva. Froghoppers are dull brown insects which lay their eggs on the plant. The eggs hatch and the larva bubble a home of ‘cuckoo spit’ from their bottoms as they feed on young leaves. This hides and protects them and even offers some temperature control.

Lacewings These seem to be the fairies of the garden with transparent meshed wings, golden eyes and almost fluorescent green bodies. In fact they are the vampires…

They seem too delicate to harm anything yet they feed on aphids, sucking the little greenflies dry and may even build shelters from their desiccated bodies.

Spring fling

Cuckoos arrive at the sam e time as the froghopper’s foa my homes appear – hence the nam e.

Ladybird Ladybird, Ladybird, fly away home. But look closely before it does and you may see that their red wing case usually carries either two spots or seven (or sometimes a different pattern, as there are 40 species). Ladybirds are beetles and the bright colour is a warning – they apparently taste nasty, can squirt a foul liquid at you and have even been known to give you a nip. Not quite the friendly little creature they’re portrayed as.

You’ll often find ladybirds overwintering in your house. They seem to like to hide in curtains. They also eat greenfly and even in mediaeval times they were respected for eating crop pests.

Bee hotel

Encourage your children to set up their own leaf-cutter bee hot el. If they take short lengths of bamboo (say 10cm long and 1cm diameter), tie them together in bunches and fix them on the shed wall they will find that the bees use them to nest and little leaf seals appear over the ends.

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Riverside Training is a specialist childcare training company, with over 20 years’ experience of delivering qualifications to many employees including childcare workers, teaching assistants, administration staff and managers in the workplace. Term Times meets Robynne, who tells us how her career changed through the help and training that Riverside offers.

Tell us about yourself?

I am Robynne Hayes, 41 years old and married with two children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I have dyslexia and dyspraxia, which I have used to my advantage in my employment.

What did you do before a career in education?

Robynne Hayes WANT TO KNOW MORE? See our advert on page 2 for more details!

I studied horticulture in York for 3 years and worked in nurseries and garden centres as a self-employed gardener. I was also a registered childminder for many years.

Why the change?

I moved to education for a job due to my boys’ needs and my husband’s job as a farm manager. I found I had a wealth of knowledge and experience gained through my school life, raising two very unique boys with special needs and through dealing with many different specialists over the years.

What were the first training steps you took?

What do you do now?

When we moved to Spalding I considered doing my Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification as most jobs wanted that level of qualification plus maths, English and information and communications technology (ICT). I evaluated many colleges and training bodies for the best part of six months while unemployed.

I work as a one-to-one Teaching Assistant within Spalding Primary, working with a young man who has special needs, but also with the other children within the class who need help or a boost. I support class teacher and my fellow staff member within the school, part of an excellent team working for the best for both children at the school and the parents.

How did Riverside help you?

The future?

Riverside were brilliant. They gave me the flexibility to look at different courses and costs, Time-scales and how long I would have to work at an education establishment. They advised me about finding a work placement and even offered to set me up in some of the establishments that they had worked with before. I had written a number of letters to local schools enquiring as to whether they would take me on at this point and, luckily, Spalding Primary engaged me as an apprentice so I could do my level 3 through the apprenticeship programme as I could not afford to pay for it myself.

As I would like to carry on working at schools, I have now commenced a further course with Riverside, training to specialise in working with children with additional needs. Then I would like to consider working for the county council with parents who have special needs children, especially in the first five years when things can be very uncertain and frustrating.

What advice do you have for others?

Trust your instincts!

To find out more about Riverside Training call 01775 710945 or visit www.riversidetrainingspalding.co.uk

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Farmers open their gates Let’s all celebrate British food and farming on Sunday, June 8th. That’s when you can visit free of charge one of hundreds of farms across the country opening their gates for ‘Open Farm Sunday’, the only day in the year when farmers and producers across Britain unite to open to the public.

Our farmers produce more than half of all food consumed in Britain, from fresh foods like milk, cheese, meat, fruit and vegetables, to store cupboard staples such as breakfast cereals, flour, rapeseed oil and eggs.

Add to that the vital work farmers do to manage the countryside.

Organised by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), ‘Open Farm Sunday’ is your chance to meet farmers and find out for yourself how your food is produced and what it takes to look after the countryside.

‘Open Farm Sunday’ offers an informative and enjoyable day out for everyone, young and old alike.

Each farm plans their own unique event and many will include a host of activities from nature walks and farm tours, to sheep shearing, machinery displays and even cookery demonstrations. You can search for participating farms near you and find out information on their event by visiting www.farmsunday.org. Since 2006, ‘Open Farm Sunday’ has attracted a million visitors. the ‘Open Farm Sunday’ conversation on Twitter by using @openfarmsunday or #OFS in all your tweets. You can also find us on Facebook at facebook.com/LEAFOpenFarmSunday to share pictures and comments from your day out on ‘Open Farm Sunday’to discuss your favourite British foods and recipes.

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G’s Hainey Farm at Barway, just outside Ely, has been owned and run by the Shropshire family for 3 generations and is now at the heart of one of the country’s largest salad growing organisations. Their ninth annual Open Day promises to be even bigger and better than ever!

OPENFARM

SUNDAY

8th June 2014 WHEN 10am to 3pm

WHERE Hainey Farm Social Centre, Barway near Ely CB7 5TZ (signposted off the A142 between Stuntney and Soham) FREE ENTRY, PARKING AND TOURS – limited admission available to factories.

Disabled facilities. Indoor and outdoor activities – all farm tours are on covered trailers. Sorry, no dogs allowed.

Proceeds from the day will be donated to charity.

The gates will be open from 10am to 3pm on Sunday 8th June and entrance is free, with plenty of parking available. G’s have the advantage of extensive indoor facilities so the weather need not affect visitors’ enjoyment of the day.

Open Farm Sundays is a nationwide initiative run

by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming – www. leafuk.org). It provides a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old, to meet the farmers who grow their food and care for the countryside. Hainey Farm has been a LEAF Demonstration Farm since 2000.

In addition to the popular tractor farm tours to see salad growing and harvesting, there will be the opportunity to visit the factory where radishes and baby leaf salads are packed. Visitors can get up close to inspect the impressive tractors, combines and other machinery displays or enjoy the Farming Showcase of displays and videos celebrating produce from all the farms and the work done to protect the environment.

The Farmers Market has grown too, with stalls featuring gourmet treats from a range of local companies - not forgetting G’s own salads and veg, fresh from the fields. And for extra inspiration for what to do with all that shopping, the popular Cookery Theatre returns with various demonstrations.

There will be plenty to entertain the younger members of the family too, from face painting or www.facebook.com/pages/Gs-Fresh exploring the ‘Bug Corner’, to pedal tractor racing.

Any queries please contact: A range of refreshments will be available to suit all Antonia Galloway on 01353 727396 ages and tastes, including the celebrated G’s Vintage antonia.galloway@gs-fresh.com Tea Party.

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PARK FARM OPEN FARM SUNDAY & VINTAGE WEEKEND 7th & 8th June.

Park Farm, near Thorney, hosts this FREE two day event which attracts thousands of visitors keen to discover what life is like on a local farm.

Farmers from all round the Thorney area will come together to bring their specialist knowledge for the weekend.

Peterborough Farm Machinery Preservation Society will be displaying working farm technology of the past. In addition “a Pick-Your-Own” spud is back. Vintage machinery is used to plant the seed, tend the crop and to spin out the young potatoes for visitors to collect.

Learn all about your local farms, farmers and the work they do. Find more about the food we eat, the crops in the fields and preservation of our countryside. See farming history in action and experience high tech modern agriculture.

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Fun, activity, information and experience are combined with refreshments and a mini farmers market at the Park Farm 2 day event.

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A wide selection of coaches and buses available for hire ranging from 12 to 70 seats with seatbelts.

Disabled access coach with a lift available.

Livestock, including lambs, will be there to meet visitors.

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You can make a SNAP! decision when considering really great childcare SNAP! 4 Kids Ltd., works with families to create the best childcare choices for Cambridge parents. Each setting is very different in character, but maintains the core principle of the Company - parents are partners. OfSTED highlighted the strength of our relationships with children, parents and staff in our recent ‘good’ report.

From last year’s parent’s online survey SNAP! introduced their Saturday Family Fun Days where all parents past, present and future come together to enjoy time at the settings.

So please come and join us on our next Open/Fun day which will take place on Saturday 14th June 2014, at our Chapel Street setting from 10am – 3pm. Staff are currently planning a host of activities for children to take part in and some for the adults too!

Don’t worry you wont need a change of clothes!

At our Hauxton setting we have constructed an ‘outside playroom’ for our babies to enjoy. A dedicated area in the extensive garden will be especially prepared and equipped so that our youngest snappers can have a great experience both in doors and out. The mud kitchen is proving particularly popular!

With the new term come updates and information to share.

As The Snap! 4 Kids Family continues to grow we are delighted to be able to continue offer at no additional charge to families, weekly music sessions from out visiting Music specialist, Laura Moran. The children have a wonderful time taking part in a variety of musical activities including being introduced to a wide range of musical genre’s and Laura brings in various musical instruments for the children to try out! We heard that there were birthday requests for trombones and drum kits - oops!

If you would like to see SNAP! in action please call to arrange a visit on: 01223 477413.

Our staff will be delighted to meet you!

SNAP! 4 Kids - the best choice for family run and family focused childcare.

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THEATRE

May Half Term Activities in The Hare & the Tortoise In the Key Studio

KW & NB Ltd proudly present a Tall Stories production of

Fri 30 May, 11.30am & 1.30pm Everyone is getting ready for the Animolympics! The champs of the day are lining up – Hare and slow coach Tortoise. Join the competition – choose your champ, make your puppet supporter and watch this nail biting contest! You will assemble for an hour of puppet making before attending the race which doesn’t always stay on course!

Tickets: £8 (£6.50 child).

Theatre Rotto present

Forest of Fables In the Key Studio Sat 31 May, 11.30am & 1.30pm Every leaf shakes as Wind tries to blow a Traveller’s coat from his back. The man wraps it around him until the Sun comes out – and surprise puppet animals take shape before your eyes! In the fabulous forest, Lion has problems with an annoying Gnat while Fox smells tasty cheese! Ages 4+.

The Gruffalo In the Key Theatre Tues 8 – Wed 9 July, 4.30pm (plus 1.30pm on Tues & 10.30am on Wed) Hit monster family show, direct from a West End season! Adapted from the award winning book, The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, meet a wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric Owl and a maraca-shaking Snake! Mouse can scare these hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he meets him? The perfect family treat for children aged 3+.

Tickets: £12 (£8.50 school groups).

Tickets: £8 (£6.50 child).

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Key Theatre box office: 01733 207 239 or book online at vivacity-peterborough.com

Myths & Legends At Flag Fen, Longthorpe Tower and Peterborough Museum Tues 27 – Fri 30 May We’re hosting a week of fun-filled family activities, themed around ‘Myths & Legends’. Each day families can visit a different heritage site for themed craft activities, storytelling, to meet costumed characters, and do a family trail.

Special event prices apply, visit the website for details. There’s no need to book, just drop-in!

Call 01733 864 663 or email museum@vivacity-peterborough.com

Peterborough Heritage Festival Building the Bronze Age At Flag Fen Archaeology Park Sat 24 - Mon 26 May, 10am-5pm Experience life 3,500 years ago with this hands-on event. Meet Bronze Age re-enactors who will be cooking, working and living as our ancestors did. Try your hand at traditional skills and dig for artefacts in our replica archaeological dig.

Adults £7, concs £5, families £18.

There’s no need to book, just drop-in!

City Centre & Cathedral Precincts Sat 21 – Sun 22 June Don’t miss seeing Peterborough’s past brought to life with the city’s annual Heritage Festival. Meet hundreds of costumed re-enactors in living history displays. There will be displays by local history societies, falconry, family activities, plus a NEW food fayre.

Plenty of FREE FAMILY FUN!

Call 01733 864 663 or email museum@vivacity-peterborough.com

Flag Fen: 01733 313 414 or email flag.fen@vivacity-peterborough.com Longthorpe Tower: 01733 864 663 or email longthorpe.tower@vivacity-peterborough.com

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Peterborough 2014 Dino Magic Older children can join in the dinosaur fun with special activities.

Take part in a dino fossil game, have a go at object rubbings, and design your own dino egg! Make your own fossils from salt dough and take them home. Suitable for ages 6+. £3 per child.

Tues 27 May, 10.30am-12noon – Werrington Library Tues 27 May, 1.30pm-3pm – Dogsthorpe Library

Roman Detectives

Harry and the Dinosaurs

Channel your inner Roman Detective! Discover more about the best-selling Roman Mysteries by author Caroline Lawrence. Set the scene by dressing up as a Roman, and get creative by trying out puzzles, creating mosaics and by learning some fun facts about life in AD 79. For over 6s. £3 per child.

Sat 24 – Fri 30 May, various times Bring your little dinosaur fans along and join in with lots of fun at your local library this half term. With Harry and the Dinosaurs stories to set the mood, let your little explorers become fossil hunters for the day and dig for dino bones! Suitable for ages 6 and under. £3 per child.

Fri 30 May, 2.30pm-4pm – Central Library Fri 30 May, 2.30pm-4pm – Stanground Library Sat 31 May, 1pm-2.30pm – Bretton Library

Sat 24 May, 10.30am-12noon – Stanground Library Tues 27 May, 10.30am-12noon – Werrington Library Tues 27 May, 1.30pm-3pm – Orton Library Wed 28 May, 10am-11.30am – Hampton Library Wed 28 May, 1.30pm-3pm – Eye Library Wed 28 May, 2pm-3.30pm – Central Library Wed 28 May, 2.30pm-4pm – Bretton Library Thurs 29 May, 10am-11.30am – Woodston Library Fri 30 May, 10.30am-12noon – Thorney Library

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Book at any library.

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Rollers Family Skate Every Saturday, 5pm-8pm Werrington Leisure Centre

Football FUNdamentals

£3.50 entry (£11 family of four) with skate hire at £1.50 per person, or bring your own

Sat 10 May – Sat 21 June, 9.15am-11am Werrington Leisure Centre £24 for the course or £4 per session

Get your skates on and show us your best moves with our state of the art lighting and sound system, and our resident DJ taking song requests.

Don’t worry if you’re a little unstable as we have friendly skate stewards on hand to help out!

Children can enjoy this great footie course in association with POSH who provide FA qualified coaching to help increase agility, balance, coordination and social skills all within a safe and friendly and FUN environment.

Family Skate: 01733 576 606 or visit vivacity-peterborough.com Football FUNdamentals: 01733 576 606 or werringtonsports@vivacity-peterborough.com

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HELPING HANDS

Top tips to help...

Reluctant readers While some children learn to read effortlessly and love every step of the journey, others find it more of an uphill climb, needing extra encouragement and support along the way.

Here are a few tips to help reluctant readers:

Liz Walker, Founder of Reading Chest

11 Most importantly, make sure you are in a good routine of reading regularly. This might sound obvious, but once a routine is established, then children are much less likely to protest.

Reading for 10 minutes every day after breakfast will become just as normal as brushing teeth.

22 Make the most of the reading opportunities in the world around you. Reluctant readers may prefer reading about a competition on a cereal box during breakfast, rather than getting a book out of their school bag. Other good reading opportunities are menus, instructions and blurbs on DVD covers.

33 Car journeys can be filled with reading activities, such as number plate games to help with phonics for early readers. For example, say silly sentences based on the letters in a number plate such as CYT - ‘catch your tomato’ to think about initial sounds. Look for signs and place names with different phonics sounds in them such as ‘ey’ ending words. Playing audio books is a fantastic way to listen to longer stories and keep children engaged.

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44 Read and act out a play. There are some great plays included in reading schemes now such as Bug Club which can be read and acted out with parents or other children. Otherwise, get children to write their own!

55 Read more as a parent. Many of us will only read for a few minutes in bed before nodding off to sleep.

Perhaps your children never see you reading a book.

Try having a TV-free evening once a week where reading becomes the family activity.

66 If your children spend time on apps, then make sure you have a few reading apps downloaded. Collins Big Cat have some brilliant free story apps (http:// www.collins.co.uk/page/Collins+Big+Cat/Apps). Nosy Crow is another great publisher of story apps (http:// nosycrow.com/apps).

The ultimate challenge for reluctant readers is getting them to read for their own pleasure rather than to please their parents or teacher. It is up to us to not only help children to develop the skills to read, but also more importantly the desire to want to do it. The best way in which we can do this is to ensure that it has a strong presence in their lives and that they have access to enough inspiring content to keep them interested, engaged and entertained.

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When it comes to maths, I teach my children throughout general day to day life whereever they are. So, I would encourage earning pennies for things like manners, respect, kindness, helpfulness and the like. Then they get to count up their own money to spend in shops on things they would like although they still need to save enough for items they really want.

I also find posters are great to put up and have a chair with pointer stick, teddy bear, chalkboard and classroom things, making a room in their home a bit similar to school. They tend to love role-playing school. Sometimes I use random games like ‘I spell with my little mouth’ or provide a small part of a shopping list for my daughters to shop with me.

Placing workbooks or other learning resources on the living room table and changing them about once a week also encourages the children to go to them of own accord and learn a little more.

Reading seems to work better as soon as they come home from school and say with excitement, “I have got a new book!” Then you should immediately stop what you are doing to listen to them read.

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r u o y Get ! n o s boot

Fast approaching is the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the country associated most with skilful, entertaining football.

You can almost hear the carnival music in the distance.

Children across the world will once again be inspired to strive to become great footballers like their sporting heroes such as Messi, Ronaldo, Robin van Persie, Gerrard and Casillas.

checks for all the volunteers working with children and suitable policies in place to provide a safe and positive environment in which the young players can develop their skills.

Wherever they finish up, these exceptional players all started at entry level football in grass-roots clubs. Grassroots clubs are the first step in a superstar’s career but are equally crucial in providing football for all young people who just want to enjoy playing the game they love with their friends.

Children who love to play football in the school playground, in after-school clubs and school teams are not always aware of the many opportunities to play for local clubs. If you are a child, parent, grandparent inspired by the World Cup, clubs will be looking for new players and volunteers for the 2014-15 season.

With 85% of youth teams affiliated to Cambridgeshire Football Association, having achieved FA Charter Standard Status, the clubs in the county are well equipped to offer some of the best grass-roots football experience available.

There are currently 262 mini soccer teams, 326 youth teams and over 60 girls teams playing league football in Cambridgeshire (an area covering Cambridge, South Cambs, East Cambs and Fenland).

Aged 5-18 and wanting to play for a youth football team or aged 16 to 96 and keen to help volunteer in grassroots football?

Clubs rely on the tireless work of volunteers who dedicate time and effort to qualify as coaches and referees or to fulfil many other roles such as running committees, refreshment stalls and marking pitches. Clubs with Charter Standard Status have FA qualified coaches for all teams, CRB

Contact Beverley Clarkson, Cambridgeshire FA Football Development Officer for youth football: (T:01223 209036).

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Let’s meet

Britt Assombalonga

Term Times magazine catches up with Peterborough United’s hot-shot striker Britt Assombalonga. With over 30 goals netted by mid April, we learn about Britt , his school days and much more...

Which Primary School did you attend?

What other sports did you play at school?

BA: ‘I went to St Mary’s Primary School in London.

I don’t remember much from Primary School, but I certainly enjoyed it.

BA: ‘Handball, but it basically involved throwing a tennis ball at a wall.’

‘Did you have a favourite subject at school?

At primary school, what did you want to be when you grew up?

BA: ‘It has to be maths. I loved doing numbers. I just enjoyed it. Those difficult situations were challenging and I loved that.’

BA: ‘I didn’t think that far ahead. I wanted to live life and play with my friends.’

Packed lunch or hot school dinners?

BA: ‘Hot school dinners.’

Star Wars or Star Trek?

BA: ‘We didn’t actually have a school football team. I played during lunch time, but there was no actual team.’

Who, out of the Posh team, would be sent to the headmaster’s office?

Finally, who is your tip for this year’s World Cup?

BA: ‘That is a good question. Probably Kgosi Ntlhe.

He talks too much. ‘

BA: ‘I would say Germany. Germany or Brazil. It will be between one of those two.’

Were you in the school football team?

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Tell us how many goals Britt has scored this sea son after the last home lea gue game against Port Vale (all competitions excluding possible play-off games) .

The lucky winner will col lect a signed shirt by the whole squad and a fam ily ticket to the first gam e of next season (2 adults and 2 u16s). See page 3 for entry details and the com petition ends on 18th Jun e.

When you go on school visits with the football club, does it make you appreciate what you have achieved and how far you have come?

BA: ‘Definitely. At a young age, everyone wants to play football during the lunch times. You play 15v15 and when you are on visits, you see the kids doing exactly that and it makes you appreciate where you are now. ‘

BA: ‘Neither of them to be honest.’

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What advice would you give to primary school children who want to grow up to be a footballer?

BA: ‘They are still young, just focus on school.

They have a lot ahead of them. They need to concentrate on school until you reach the age of making your own choices.

Peterborough United Football Club is highly focused on ensuring all children living in and around the city grow up with their chosen club being The Posh. We want to ensure London Road is their home of football and our main step in doing this is to form close links with schools though out the bordering counties. These partnerships include a pair of tickets to every single child for four PUFC home matches, so that these children can enjoy the thrills and spills of supporting their local club. Check with your school to see if they have taken up this fantastic offer.

families at the We offer fantastic deals for e down and Football Club so why not com E POSH! TH UP g. sin see what you’re mis

Schools interested in joining this scheme please contact Neil Gilby at the Football Club by emailing neil@theposh.com .

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For all you footy fans out there, the FIFA World Cup is an exciting occasion – the time when you can put away your club allegiances to support your national team. No doubt, many of you will choose your favourite players and teams in the playground and on the parks (and on the play station!). Television sets everywhere will be switching on for the kick-off on Thursday, 12th June, when the hosts Brazil entertain Croatia to begin the football party.

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12th June BRAZIL V CROATIA The samba party will have started long before the match kicks off. But will the hosts have stage fright against a team that only managed to qualify by beating Iceland in the play-offs? The first game sometimes throws up a surprise, but with 65,000 home fans willing Brazil onto victory we cannot see it happening. Term Times predicts a 3-1 Brazil win.

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This has the makings of a classic from two footballing masters. Spain, the holders, will be keen to show the world they still have what it takes while the Dutch have a lot to prove, having never won the prized trophy. A fit Van Persie could be crucial here in a repeat of the 2010 final. Term Times says that the teams will share the spoils at 1-1.

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14th June ENGLAND V ITALY England find themselves in a really tough group and with no harder task than facing the giants of Italy.

Played in the Amazonian city of Manaus with humidity a key factor and the 11pm GMT time kick-off will not help.

It’s a late night match so perhaps best to watch the highlights - Term Times reckons England will catch a slow-starting Italy on the hop to win 2-1.

What do others have to say about the competition?

Favourite World Cup player?

‘Lionel Messi. I am a great believer in developing children’s’ football skills through Futsal and Messi is a living proof of that. He says himself that he would not be the player he is now if it wasn’t for playing Futsal in his youth.

Even past football legends like Pele developed his quick ball skills by playing Futsal’ Sara Strid-Coughlan from Futsal Xperience. www.sports-xtra.com

Most memorable World Cup goal?

‘Mexico City, 1986, and the Quarter finals. Argentina 2 England 1. Quite simply the most memorable goal in World Cup history, but for all the wrong reasons. The Hand of God!’ Jodie Sloan from Little Kickers Watford and Peterborough www.littlekickers.co.uk

Young England starlet to shine in Brazil?

‘Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be able to shine in Brazil. He is already a player with a great deal of flair that flourishes on big occasions. The World Cup will be the ideal stage on which he can exploit his obvious talents’. Beverley Clarkson, Football Development Officer Youth Football, Cambridgeshire Football Association www.cambridgeshirefa.com

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Martial arts are fun, great for fitness and also boost self confidence in parents and children. Term Times has teamed up with Hicks Karate to provide one lucky family the chance to win a fantastic prize of 4 weeks of unlimited martial arts classes.

The prize allows a family of up to 2 adults and 3 children to learn karate over a 4-week consecutive period (between May and December 2014).

Winners will have the choice of classes six days a week at the Family Martial Arts Centre in Fengate, Peterborough. Even the youngest of family members can join in with classes starting at the age of three. All classes must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN this superb prize simply answer the following question:

What colour belt do karate beginners start with?

Follow entry instructions on page 3.

Closing date for entries is 18th June..

Hicks Karate also run a pre-school class called Little Ninjas (aimed at 3-5 years-olds). The classes teach youngsters to value life skills and the fundamental principles of martial arts – a great way to introduce children to the wonderful world of martial arts. Not only is this programme fun but it is also very educational. The Little Ninja programme contains a detailed curriculum, focused to improve young children’s skills to help them enter society with more a confident and enthusiastic approach. This will enhance positive development in a fun and motivating way.

For more details visit www.littleninjaskarate.co.uk or www.hickskarate.co.uk

What are the signs of meningitis?

The first thing to look for is a rash that does not disappear when you apply the glass test. RIGHT? WRONG. The rash that might appear is not meningitis at all but one of the signs of septicaemia. By Deborah Slater Meningitis is the inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection.

The spots/blotches do not fade when pressed (unlike many other rashes). To check for this do the glass test. Place a clear glass firmly on one of the spots or blotches.

If the spot/blotch does not fade and you can still see it through the glass, get medical help immediately.

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Septicaemia is an infection of the blood with bacteria (blood poisoning).

If bacteria multiply and release toxins (poisons) into the blood it can cause PAEDIATRIC serious illness. A rash may appear

COURSE DATES FOR 2014 19th & 20th May 16th & 17th June 14th & 15th July

£75 per person Venue: Centre 68, Glass test Church, Westgate Peterborough it will be red or purple. Small spots develop at first and may be anywhere E: denise@fenlandfirstaid.co.uk on the body. They often grow to become blotchy and look like little bruises.

Bacterial meningitis is not common in the UK. However, it is a serious illness. Anyone can be affected by meningitis. However, children under the age of five and teenagers are the most at risk. The bacteria are transmitted from person-to-person. Close and prolonged contact – such as kissing, sneezing or coughing on someone, or living in close quarters - facilitates the spread of the disease. The average incubation period is four days, but can range between two and 10 days.

Viral meningitis is more common than bacterial meningitis and can be very unpleasant but it is almost never life threatening and most people quickly make a full recovery.

One or more of the symptoms listed on the right may occur:

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Note: not not all all symptoms symptoms may may occur. occur.

Common early warning symptoms Note: Many children who are developing meningitis or septicaemia have non-specific symptoms such as just feeling or looking generally unwell. These symptoms may include having a high temperature, being more tired than usual and feeling sick.

However, three symptoms that commonly develop early on - often before the more classic symptoms listed later - are: • Leg pains. The pains can become severe and prevent a child from standing or walking.

• Cold hands or feet - even if the child has a high temperature.

• Pale, dusky or blue colour of the skin around the lips.

Other symptoms that may occur in babies include: • Excessive crying - often high-pitched or moaning and different to their usual cry.

• Fast breathing, or unusual patterns of breathing.

• Fever - but the baby may not look hot and the skin may look pale or blotchy, or turn blue. The hands and feet may feel cold. The baby may shiver.

• Will not take feeds - sometimes repeated vomiting.

• Being irritable - especially when picked up and handled.

• Drowsiness or sleepiness - does not wake easily.

• A bulging fontanelle (the soft spot on the baby’s head ) sometimes develops.

• Jerky movements may occur and the body may appear stiff.

Sometimes the opposite occurs and the body appears quite floppy.

Convulsions (fits or seizures) sometimes develop.

Other symptoms that may occur in older children and adults include: • Fever and shivering - however, the hands and feet often feel cold.

• Stiff neck - cannot bend the neck forward.

• Headache - which can become severe.

• Fast breathing.

• Aches and pains in muscles or joints - the pains can become quite severe.

• The skin may look pale or blotchy, or turn blue.

• Dislike of bright lights - will shut eyes and turn away from the light.

• Drowsiness or confusion - may appear vacant.

• Repeated vomiting. Sometimes abdominal pain and diarrhoea.

For more details on the courses provided by Fenland First Aid, visit www.fenlandfirstaid.co.uk or call Denise on 01733 351909.

IfIf you you suspect suspect meningitis meningitis or or septicaemia septicaemia -- get get medical medical help help immediately. immediately.

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Jurassic Golf Family Tickets*

Look who is new for 2014

WIN If you’re planning to visit you may be in for a surprise!

Jurassic Golf at PLAY BARN in Springfields, Spalding has a new resident; a 10ft tall T-Rex! Why not visit and get close to the realistic dinosaurs and hear them roar! It is great fun to play adventure golf amongst dinosaurs from the Jurassic period, with flowing streams, giant rocks, lush greenery and dinosaur sounds!

Jurassic Golf features a life-size Triceratops, Raptors, a Stegosaurus and a T-Rex bursting through the golf hut roof!

The dinosaurs join the diggers, remote controlled boats and quad bikes behind Playbarn in the Festival gardens at Springfields.

‘’ The new dinosaurs look fantastic and have attracted a lot of attention already from children and adults’’ “Children want their picture taken with the life size Triceratops!”

Jurassic Golf prices are, only £3.50 per person or £12.00 for a family ticket for four.

Jurassic Golf is located to the rear of PLAY BARN, set in the landscaped Festival Gardens.

It is part of Springfields Outlet Shopping Centre, Spalding, the region’s premier retail and leisure destination.

For your chance to win one of five family tickets*...

Please answer this simple question.

What dinosaur do children most want their picture taken with?

Please follow entry instructions shown on page three.

Competition expires 18th June, 2014.

For more details visit www.funfarm.co.uk or see advert on the opposite page. *Family ticket is a free game of golf for four people.

Choose from our Spy Xperience, Adventure Xperience, Dance Xperience or Futsal Xperience

One of four Xperience days during the summer holidays!

Sports Xtra is a national provider of children’s physical activities, now operating in and around Peterborough.

Our aims are to offer a wider range of activities and to increase the number of children involved in sporting activities. We do this through extra-curricular provision such as after school clubs, PE lessons in primary schools, holiday programmes and Saturday morning clubs.

We are passionate about sport and engaging young people in physical education through the high quality delivery of structured activities and we introduce children of all abilities to diverse activities such as Dodgeball, Street Dance, Rock-it-Ball, Fencing, Futsal, Gymnastics and many more.

Dance Xperience - Learn some cool moves whilst having lots of fun. Our dance instructors will choreograph some fantastic routines in street dance, hip-hop and chart which you’ll show your parents in a performance at the end of the day. Previous dance experience not needed - if you like to dance you’ll love this day!

Futsal Xperience – If you love football this is for you. FUTSAL is the fastest growing sport in the UK. Many world-class players like Messi, Ronaldo and Xavi all played Futsal as kids. Come along for a fun day and your skills will be improved and tested. Great fun for everyone, whether you are new to football or are playing the game already Spy Xperience – This is holiday fun with a difference! As a secret agent you will be given a special mission. This is your chance to have a go at gadget making, navigation, laser challenges, code breaking, spy hunts – you’ll need all of these skills to complete your mission successfully.

Adventure Xperience - If you love the outdoors then the Adventure Xperience is for you! Try basic bush-craft skills such as shelter building, tracking, map tracing and making simple tools.

For more details on all the activities visit www.sports-xtra.com .

TO ENTER: Simply nominate the Xperience day you would like to win and a lucky winner for each day will be drawn at random. Prizes are subject to availability and the closing date is 18th June, 2014. Follow the instructions on page 3 to enter.

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RUTLAND OPEN AIR THEATRE A summer evening at the Rutland Open Air Theatre to see a production by members of the Stamford Shakespeare Company is a magical experience.

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Over 34,000 people annually enjoy the annual Stamford Shakespeare season in the delightful grounds of the Elizabethan Tolethorpe Hall, just a few minutes off the A1 near Stamford. The fabulous garden overlooking classic English parkland is ideal for picnics and is the perfect setting for the theatre.

Throughout the summer, the Stamford Shakespeare Company will be offering two Shakespeare plays, Taming of the Shrew and As You Like It. The third play of the season is the family performance of: Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass

‘Curiouser ‘Curiouser and and curiouser…’ curiouser…’

It’s It’s not not every every day day that that one one meets meets aa smartlysmartlydressed dressed white white rabbit, rabbit, let let alone alone one one that that talks. talks. It’s It’s not not everyone everyone that that would would follow follow that that rabbit rabbit down down aa nearby nearby rabbit rabbit hole hole and and fall fall into into Wonderland, Wonderland, but but Alice Alice does does just just that that and and so so enters enters Lewis Lewis Carroll’s Carroll’s fantasy fantasy world world of of For ticket information, call 01780 756 133 the the Cheshire Cheshire Cat, Cat, the the Duchess, Duchess, the the Queen Queen of of or visit www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk Hearts Hearts and and the the Mad Mad Hatter.

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Water, water everywhere!

Fun and history combined in a garden at

Burghley House Home to William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer and Chief Minister to Queen Elizabeth I, Burghley is a true treasure house and this year is open for visitors until Sunday, 2nd November.

A family favourite since opening in 2007, the Historical Garden of Surprises is perfect for a day out with the children and for readers of Term Times we are happy to offer a 2014 Gardens of Surprise Season Card to 1 lucky competition winner. Family day admission tickets and a new Gruesomely Grubby Gardens Guide to the Gardens will be awarded to 2 lucky runners up.

The amazing contents of the Garden of Surprises, inspired by William Cecil’s original Elizabethan ‘trick’ garden at his Hertfordshire home Theobald’s, are hidden from the outside waiting to reveal their surprises to those who enter. Features such as the moss house, swivelling Caesar busts, basins of water, jets and a mirrored maze have been designed to be accessible to all regardless of age or interest, and are particularly enjoyable for the young and young at heart who enjoy a paddle on a warm day.

Alongside the Garden of Surprises is the Sculpture Garden. On entering the Sculpture Garden visitors are welcomed by a mixed array of trees and shrubs which form a major structural element within the gardens, creating archways and external rooms where discreetly hidden contemporary sculptures can be found.

This year’s sculpture exhibition is ‘Elemental’ which includes a wind sock, delicate shimmering kinetic sculptures that appear and disappear on the breeze and a photographic installation that uses sunlight to reveal the moon at Burghley. Other elemental sculptures on show display pure geometry with contemporary monoliths such as Mark Beattie’s spherical ball and Julian Wild’s knotted Ugli Fruit.

Following the bark and mown pathways around the Sculpture Garden you pass many different species of trees, which was once ‘Capability’ Brown’s

arboretum, along with additional seasonal exhibitions of contemporary sculpture, making the perfect surroundings for a relaxing stroll or family picnic.

The Garden Café sell delicious homemade cakes, biscuits and light lunches and the Garden Shop will tempt you to buy a treat for your own garden… or for the children.

Our lucky Gardens of Surprise Season Card winner will also be able to gain a 10% discount in these outlets as well as 20% advanced discount on Film Festival tickets (30th July – 3rd August) and free entry to seasonal workshops and trails. Further details on our memberships and events at Burghley can be found on our website www.burghley.co.uk.

With over 450 years of family history and fabulous places to eat and shop Burghley is one not to be missed this season!

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Simply answer this question.

Who inspired the Garden of Surprises at Burghley?

Follow entry instructions on page 3 and closing date is 18th June 2014.

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Peter’s Railway This is a series of 14 books telling the charming story of Peter and his Grandpa building and running their steam railway across the farm. At the ends of chapters are special how-it-works pages with simple (but accurate) explanations. In addition, Grandpa tells some amazing-but-true stories from the old days on the railways.

STORY • TECHNICAL • ADVENTURE Steaming on into 2014, Peter’s Railway Books is delighted to announce the return of this fun adventure for families across the UK, inspiring youngsters to learn about and enjoy our engineering heritage.

The aim is to encourage visits to as many heritage railways and museums as possible during the summer, answering questions along the way. With £1000 of cash prizes it’s time to get on board!

This free competition is for children under the age of 14. 1st Prize £300, 2nd Prize £100 and £100 for the entrant who has visited the most sites. Then there are 10 runner-up prizes of £50. The closing date is 30th September 2014.

With over 50 railways participating this nationwide challenge will get kids exploring the UK’s heritage railways and learning as they go. For more information and list of sites please visit www.petersrailway.com/ treasure-hunt.aspx

The quiz sheets are available for download at PetersRailway.com and the participating railway/museum websites.

The more railway sites visited, the more points can be collected and the greater the chance of winning. So start planning your day trips, short breaks and holidays now.

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As an added incentive, many railways are also offering a local prize. For example: Free Family tickets, guided tour of loco yard, goodie bags, free Santa Special tickets, free children’s rover tickets and much more!

TECHNICAL TECHNICAL ADVENTURE

Lord Faulkner of Worcester (President of the Heritage Railway Association) is giving strong support to the idea. “The Great Railway Treasure Hunt is an excellent initiative. A Great Railway Adventure for all the family this summer!”

Chris Vine says “Steam railways inspired me to become an engineer, the books are my way of passing on my passion for science and engineering to youngsters. The Treasure Hunt will get them out to see real Each participating Railway or Museum has a engineering, living and breathing on steam Treasure Hunt quiz sheet with 10 questions railways. We hope you are as excited about this fun adventure as we are.” for kids to answer when they visit.

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THE THE GREAT GREAT RAILWAY RAILWAY TREASURE TREASURE HUNT HUNT 2014 2014

From Last Year’s Winners: “Wow! Sam is so happy, he can’t believe he has won. Thank you very much for putting the Hunt on, it has kept Sam and his grandpa busy for months and they have thoroughly enjoyed all railways they have visited.”

“Thank you for running the Treasure Hunt.

Ryan had a brilliant time doing it!”

Christopher Vine, PO Box 9246, Bridge of Weir, PA11 3WD T: 01505 614513 E: info@petersrailway.com www.petersrailway.com

ONE OF TWO FAMILY DAYS OUT TO THE LEGOLAND® WINDSOR RESORT

AND SET SAIL TO NEW PIRATE SHORES

Set sail on a perilous swashbuckling adventure this year as Pirate Shores opens at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. Will you join Captain Goodbrick’s crew as they battle to save Castaway Camp?

The all new pirate play area complete with a towering forgotten fortress and fearsome battle ships. High rope walks, nets and slides will challenge the most experienced buccaneers. Fun for brave shipmates doesn’t stop there. The hugely popular Pirate Falls log flume will host a brand new quest and more than 100 brand new LEGO® models – can ye help to search for Goodbrick’s long lost treasure hoard and reclaim it from Captain Blackheart? Scallywag the Parrot will take you on an animated journey through Pirate Shores to find Blackheart’s hidden lagoon before you face the final climb to the Treetop Lookout.

Beware, what goes up must come down waterproofs recommended - even for the most adventurous deckhands.

Add in the rollicking Jolly Rocker Pirate Ship ride, Pirate Goldwash and a new themed family restaurant, Pirate Shores Burger Kitchen - Pirate Shores adds up to a hearty dose of family fun; strictly not for landlubbers.

With over 55 rides and attractions including the world famous LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Driving School, LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display, and DUPLO® Valley PLUS the amazing LEGO® themed Hotel there’s a whole LEGO world of playful fun and learning to discover. Come and play your part.

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FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN... ...one of 2 family days out at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. Family ticket: 2 adult and 2 children (or up to 4 adults).

Simply answer this question: What is the name of the pirate captain who now has the treasure?

Follow the entry instructions on page 3. Closing date for entries is 18th June 2014.

Terms & Conditions: • Only one entry per person.

• Each prize consists of 2 adult and 2 children’s day tickets to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.

• If the winner elects to partake in any or all portions of his/her prize with fewer than four (4) guests, the prize will be awarded to the winner and any participating guest and any remainder of the prize will be forfeited and shall not be subject to further or alternative compensation.

• There is no cash or alternative to the prizes stated, and the prizes are non-transferable.

• These are one day tickets only, and not Annual Passes.

• Prize consists only of the elements expressly detailed above; no other elements or expenses such as travel, car parking, meals and beverages, spending money or Q-Bot access to rides and attractions are included. All such expenses are the sole responsibility of the winner plus guests.

• The promoter’s decision is final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into. Unless otherwise stated the promoter is the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.

• This prize cannot be taken in conjunction with any other promotion running at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.

• Competition entry is open to all UK residents except employees and the immediate family of the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.

• Prizes must be used within the 2014 season from 14 March 2014 – 3 November 2014.

• Any additional tickets you may wish to purchase can be booked in advance online at www.legoland.co.uk • If you are using these tickets to attend on an event day please ensure that you arrive early to guarantee entry.

• When planning your visit, please remember to take a look at our calendar for opening dates and times. We are closed on some Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the season.

• Height restrictions apply on some rides.

LEGO®, LEGO®, the the LEGO LEGO logo, logo, the the Brick Brick confi configuration, guration, the the Minifi Minifigure gure and and LEGOLAND LEGOLAND are are trademarks trademarks of of the the LEGO® LEGO® Group Group © © 2014 2014 The The LEGO LEGO Group.

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Family Fun at Elton Hall Food & Drink Festival A new and exciting three-day food and drink festival being held in at Elton Hall, near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, next month promises a feast of entertainment for all the family.

Many of the children’s activities will be free including film screenings, baking workshops with local Coco’s Kitchen, circus skills, story telling and teddy bears’ picnic.

And organiser Market Square Group is also offering Term Time readers 25%OFF the price of tickets booked online at www. clickit-tickets.co.uk. Children under five are admitted free.

There will be cookery demonstrations by local chefs and comedy cooking duo The King Elvises, a beer festival, tasting arena and talks and demonstrations by ‘The Historic Gardener’ Mike Brown and potter Jim Newboult.

On Saturday evening a live music event accompanied by Indian cuisine will be followed by a multi-course Medieval Banquet with musicians and entertainers.

The highlight of Sunday’s entertainment is three cooking demonstrations by 5 out of 5 AA Rosette and Michelin award-winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli.

‘The Nation’s Favourite French Chef’ will also be chatting to festival visitors and signing copies of his latest book, Simply Novelli.

Elton Hall Food & Drink Festival will showcase some of the best food and drink available in the UK, alongside products for the home and garden.

Visitors are being invited to put their cookery skills under the spotlight and enter a homemade summer fruit dessert competition which will be judged by the international chef between 4.30pm and 5pm.

Elton Hall Food & Drink Festival is taking place in the gardens of the ancestral home of the Proby family from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8.

SPECIAL READER OFFER To take advantage of the special Term Times offer use the discount code TERMTIMES at www.clickit-tickets.co.uk.

Discounted prices start from £6.75 for adults and £3.75 for children. There are some additional charges for entertainments and demonstrations.

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l a v i t s e F e g a Herit tors at More than 300 costumed re-enac l on 21st and 22nd June will tiva the Peterborough Heritage Fes nce 3,500 years of history in the provide a unique chance to experie d living history festival.

UK’s only city-centre multi-perio city, Arranged in association with Viva rborough Peterborough Cathedral and Pete historic the in set is ival Fest the City Council, re, Bridge Cathedral Precincts, Cathedral Squa ough Street, St John’s Square and Peterbor t popular Museum. One of Peterborough’s mos FREE events, the Festival offers plenty of y. Fringe enjo to ly fami le who the activities for 19th June. events will take place from 13th memorations With many local and national com rborough Pete ’s year this of e them in 2014, the ’. Performed Heritage Festival is ‘Anniversaries history by some of the country’s top living different ore expl will ts even of groups, an array a chance aspects of the city’s story, giving you rs from to meet all sorts of colourful characte to World our past - from Bronze Age warriors War II airmen.

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Discover the Bard’s best bits with the lovely surroundings of the Cath nd ormances of sections themed arou perf shand the in too ’ from Shakespeares There will be family fun activities ship King and m iotis ‘Patr re, arranged ’s Square on science marquee on St John’s Squa plays by Mask Theatre on St John ory Museum, in association with the Natural Hist each afternoon. folk dancing and as well as vintage vehicle displays, much more!

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1300 What is it?. Built around the fortified house. private apartments of the owner of and important sets of displays one of the most complete Why is it special? Longthorpe Tower is covered with an ber in northern Europe. The main cham 14th century domestic wall paintings fires flaming poo from that ster mon the for out the 1300s. Look incredible set of wall paintings from its bottom! n to the tales and as there are audio guides to help liste Good for a family? Even better now diverse historic past. Although not the largest site to visit, its stories of interesting characters from times to the Home Guard! would have been like from medieval life t wha back bring es stori o the audi rt Whittlebury was discovered the tower when Sir Robe Special Events? The Term Times team Trying on the armour was fun, but listening to the medieval 1485. preparing to fight for Richard III in the leeches? squeamish! Now, where did we put little a us e mad doctor’s ghoulish tales k at page 16 of wer, please take a loo ts at Longthorpe To please visit en ts, ev en re ev mo l of cia ls spe tai For de d information on all an es tim ing en op r this issue. Fo

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Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey

A fascinating and family friendly place to visit OPEN: 12 – 5pm weekdays 10.30am-5pm weekends & bank holidays

FORTIES AT DENNY Sunday 25 May & Bank Holiday Monday 26 May COUNTRYSIDE LIFE & CRAFTS Sunday 20 July Visit the museum’s website for details of all our events including children’s drop-in sessions.

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MUPPETS TICKETS

Join the Muppet madness at Stamford Arts Centre over half term and get the chance to win a pair of tickets for ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ the Tuesday 27 May at 11am screening!

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BOOK REVIEW Angels Next Door

By Karen McCombie , paperback, £6-99

Age 8+

Disney’s ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ takes the Muppets gang on a global tour. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine-the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit the Frog-and his dastardly sidekick Dominic, aka Number Two (Ricky Gervais). The film stars Tina Fey as Nadya, a feisty prison guard, and Ty Burrell as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon.

‘Muppets Most Wanted’ packs in enough clever gags, catchy songs, and celebrity cameos to satisfy fans of all ages. While you’re in the mood the Arts Centre is running Sock Puppet Workshops on Tuesday 27 May for 5-10 year olds. The Muppets Most Wanted (U) runs from Sun 25 May to Tues 27 May. Pick up a summer events brochure now! You can buy tickets at 01780 763203 or online www.stamfordartscentre.com

A Soldier’s Friend

By Megan Rix, paperback, £5-99

Age 8+

Follow page three for instructions on how to enter. Closing date for entries is 21st May 2014.

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Age 9+

Nursery Rhymes DVD

By Eoin Colfer, paperback, £6-99 Now available in paperback, WARP is the first title in a major new series for children of 9 upwards from the best-selling author of Artemis Fowl.

The Chocolate Box Girls: Sweet Honey

Over 35 sing-a-long animated and classic nursery rhymes and songs created by BAFTA nominated children’s producer Neil Ben (Thomas & Friends, Pony Tales).

By Cathy Cassidy, hardback, £12-99

Age 9+

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The fifth must-have, bitter-sweet book in the Chocolate Box Girls series from best-selling author Cathy Cassidy. Honey is going to live with her dad in Australia. Determined to make a fresh start, she couldn’t be further away from the tough times at Tanglewood. Her new life is a dream come true - until school begins.

Dandelion Clocks

A must for all pre-schoolers.

Sing-a-long to all your favourite nursery rhymes and songs including ‘Wheels on the Bus’, ‘Polly put the kettle on’ and ‘Mary had a little lamb’.

The perfect DVD for you to enjoy with all pre-schoolers.

By Rebecca Westcott, paperback, £6-99

Ages 9+

to give away!

TO ENTER simply answer this question.

What did Humpty Dumpty fall off?

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Together they make an unlikely pair that won’t be parted, not even by the hostilities of the Great War.

WARP is a brilliant combination of action, adventure, Colfer’s trademark wit and a villain to die for. It all began with the FBI and WARP (Witness Anonymous Relocation Programme).

Over 35 favourite rhymes and songs!

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Tieing in with the World War One centenary, this is a touching story of a fearless cat and a homeless puppy that become unlikely allies in the trenches during WW1. Sammy is a footballcrazy rescue puppy. Mouser is a fearless black and white tomcat.

WARP: The Reluctant Assassin

FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN a pair of tickets for the Tuesday 27th May (11am) showing simply answer the following question.

What is the name of the green frog in this film?

Friendship gets a magical twist in this irresistible new series from amuch-loved story-teller.

Perfect for young fans of Cathy Cassidy, readers will instantly warm to ‘everyday girl’ Riley, her madcap sort-of-stepsister Dot and the mysterious Angelo sisters. Riley’s best friend has moved away, and she’s never felt so alone. Then the strange Angelo sisters move in next door, and the world suddenly looks a little brighter.

A book sure to be well-loved by fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cathy Cassidy or Annabel Pitcher. Debut author Rebecca Westcott possesses the rare talent of being able to capture a young voice with an intense and evocative authenticity. Despite the sadness at the heart of the story, the humour and touching story keeps you turning the pages, following 11-year-old Liv from ‘13 weeks before’ to ‘6 months after’ a heart-breaking family event.

BOOKS FOR YOUR SCHOOL

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26 May, 25 August 2014

Discovery Club

24-25 July, 4-8 August, 18-22 August & 26-29 August 2014 8.30am - 5.30pm 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 eight and over - if your children are under eight, please let us know when booking. £20 per person (booking essential)

Our multi-activity Discovery Club is for young people aged eight and over during school holidays. Over 12’s have their own Discovery Club Teen - same price and dates but with a more advanced programme.

Prices start at £40 per day (lunch provided) - discounts are available for multi-day bookings and if you bring a friend you pay for one place and get one half price!

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