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Welcome to the Spring issue of Term Times magazine. This is one of my favourite times of the year. The weather is finally warm enough to get both the kids and, more importantly, the washing out into the garden and there are green shoots and buds everywhere.

We are very much back on the active track after hibernating throughout the winter and the young ones have finally encouraged me out of the house, picnic in hand, to fill our weekends with interesting days out. Term Times has once again a variety of suggestions to help inspire your family days out. Don’t miss the fascinating article about the Roman trail of Castor and a feature highlighting the attractions of neighbouring Rutland.

As ever, we offer a number of different competitions that should appeal to all readers. These include the books for school competition as well as tickets for the Rutland Show, the Ousefest and, a little further from home, family tickets for LEGOLAND®.

We also have features looking at parenting and families in the area. In this issue, we have an article from our friends at the Foster Care Co-operative that gives a real insight into the lives of a foster caring couple and another one on the importance of reading to our children (a struggle that I have personal experience of with my book-loving but reading-phobic son!).

The experiences of the schoolchildren of Castor have reminded me to ensure you put 20th-21st June in your diaries – the weekend of the fabulous Peterborough Heritage Festival. It is a great opportunity for your little Saxons, Vikings, Spitfire pilots or Tudors to learn about the city’s varied past.

Wishing you all a wonderful half-term full of interesting outings and exciting adventures. And look out for the Summer Term Times magazine – out on 7th July.

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Deepings School welcomes students The Deepings School in Deeping St. James has been judged ‘outstanding’

by Ofsted following their past two inspections and warmly welcomes students from a wide geographical area into a thriving and successful school.

As well as a superb dedicated Sixth Form Centre, an amazing, state-of-the-art Science building is scheduled to open this September to enhance the current facilities.

The school provides an unrivalled learning experience, a wealth of enriching opportunities, work experience for students and is

part of a positive and supportive community.

The official Open Evening for current year 4 and year 5 pupils takes place on Tuesday, 7th July, from 5.30pm - see the preview advertisement in this issue of Term Times and look out for future information on the school’s website and in the local press!

If you would like to visit the school during the day, there are Open Mornings, with tours commencing at 10am, on: Monday, 8th June; Wednesday, 17th June; and Tuesday, 30th June.

If you would like to book a place on one of these tours, contact The Deepings School’s main reception on 01778 342159

Junior Choir Opportunity Peterborough Young Singers are Our youth choir is an independent committed to providing young organisation that has been together people the opportunity to sing since the early 1990s and is run by together to the highest standards. a group of dedicated parents who Our Junior Choir, for children aged are focused on the young people's between 7 and 13 years, and our enjoyment.

Senior Choir, young adults between We don't audition - just come and the ages of 13 and 21, perform as join the fun! distinct groups with appropriate Take part in all our exciting projects repertoire but do also sing as one and the social events we promote voice. The choirs meet on Saturday each term such as bowling and mornings, during term time, at East BBQs. Community Centre, Padholme Road, PE1 5EN. For further information please send an email to secretary@peterboroughyoungsingers.org.uk or visit: www.peterboroughyoungsingers.org.uk

Try Bourne’s Outdoor Pool Bourne’s near-Olympic size Outdoor Pool is sure to keep families active.

Small children can play safely in the baby pool, fountain area, toddlers’ play area and playhouse. Pools are heated to a temperature of approximately 72°F. A disabled changing cubicle is available. Fun nights are held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm with inflatables and floats.

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.

The pool is situated in the pleasant surroundings of the Abbey Lawn in Bourne, Lincs PE10 9EP and opens on 23rd May at 10.30 am.

For further details, call 01778 422063 or E: enquiries@bourneoutdoorswimmingpool.org or visit www.bourneoutdoorswimmingpool.org

Netherton Hawks big day Does your school have a choir, band, dance group or gymnastic team?

There’s an invitation to show off your skills on a main stage or display arena to help some young sportsmen have a trip of a lifetime.

Players are very keen to go on this tour but it will cost the club and their families over £9,000, and so they are being encouraged to raise as much of that themselves rather than relying on their parents.

As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Netherton Hawks FC - who play football in Division One of the Peterborough Junior Alliance - is organising a free family fun day and car boot sale at the Grange, Peterborough, on Saturday, 25th July (12-6) to help raise funds to send an under-12 team to Europe to represent not only the club but also the city of Peterborough against opposition in Holland, Belgium and Germany.

At the fun day, there will be stalls selling home-made and innovative products, a mini food fayre and lots of fun activities like ‘ Beat the goalie’, ‘Cross bar challenge’, ‘Hook a duck’, ‘Soak Dad in the stocks’, bouncy castles, kids fairground rides, birds of prey and pony rides to keep the whole family entertained. There will be food and drinks from the main clubhouse and a beer/refreshment tent on the field.

To book a stall or car boot pitch or book a stand/stall, email simon@nethertonhawks.co.uk or call 07730 255302 or via the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Netherton-Hawks-Big-Summer-Family-FunDay/732101420222149

Peterborough Green Festival Peterborough Green Festival is back!

Now in its 23rd year, making it one of the longest running environmental festivals in the UK, the Green Festival Launch Day will be held on Saturday, 23rd May, 2015, in the city centre. Fringe events will then take place across the city and surrounding areas, between 23rd and 31st May. Bringing together attractions, community groups, charities and businesses, the Green Festival celebrates everything ‘green’ in Peterborough with a wide variety of events and activities running throughout the day, offering plenty of fun for the whole family. The Launch Day will be held in Cathedral Square, St John’s Square and Cowgate.

The festival will include exciting environmental-themed art works

by local artists who have been specially commissioned to highlight sustainability issues in innovative and engaging ways.

In addition to this there will be a wide range of activities to get involved in on the Launch Day including heritage craft, live music, dance performances, the Children’s Playbus, interactive or participatory stalls showcasing information on wildlife, local food and craft work, plus much more!

This year’s festival, sponsored by Travelchoice and with funding from the Arts Council, will be based on the theme of sustainable transport.

The Green Festival is run by the Peterborough Environment City Trust and is a free event for the benefit of all residents and visitors to the city.

For more information and to be kept up to date on the latest event details visit: www.pect.org.uk/GreenFestival Join in the conservation @SustainableCity with #PECTGreenFestival

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Oundle’s fantastic festival week There’ll be magic in the air on Friday, 10th July, at the first of the Oundle International Festival events featuring The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

Back by popular demand, Illyria UK invite you to enjoy an afternoon of summer fun at Barnwell Country Park and, a little later the same evening, the world-famous National Youth Jazz Orchestra will put on a 50th Birthday Concert at the Stahl Theatre.

On Saturday, 11th July, you will be invited to come and sing Fauré’s Requiem or come to the afternoon concert in Oundle School Chapel.

That evening, the famous The Deco Ensemble will perform music for tango at the Stahl Theatre with the aim of transporting you to a sultry summer’s evening in Buenos Aires!

Music will be followed by laughter with comedy performed by Pete Searles.

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On Sunday, 12th July, Oundle opens some of its gardens following the theme ‘Cultivation, Conservation and Contemplation’. That evening you’ll have to make a tough decision.

Do you go to the 50th anniversary of the smash-hit Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music at the Stahl Theatre or listen to some music and poetry in Riverlands, set on the banks of the River Nene, telling the story of the river as it journeys to the sea with the performers on a floating stage!

To conclude the week, the ever-popular, annual Oundle Food Festival - one of the highlights of the festival - will see the streets bedecked with bunting and the air filled with the smells of wonderful cooking, baking and produce for sale. The Party at the Wharf, the grand finale for festival-goers, will not disappoint with headline act The Los Palmas 6, arguably the best-ever Madness tribute band live on stage, local bands plus an amazing laser show! Simply bring a rug and a picnic for the greatest night out in town!

The whole of the following week’s programme is studded with a fabulous selection of lunchtime concerts, recitals and evening performances. Local musicians and international stars will be in our midst for your enjoyment!

Tickets for all 23 events are on sale at www.oundlefestival.org.uk or through the box office in New Street, Oundle, where you can also buy tickets for Oundle Cinema, the Oundle Literature Festival, Stahl Theatre and many other local events.

10th – 18th July 2015

FAMILY TICKET TO THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE For your chance to win a family ticket to The Sorcerer’s Apprentice you need to ‘like’ the Oundle International Festival Facebook page and answer this question… What’s the total number of events in this summer’s Oundle International Festival? Please follow the entry instructions on page 3 and the closing date is the 9th of June.

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them this way is so that the devil cannot make a nest in the bottom of the horseshoe.

attractive rural counties – even though it is the smallest!

Stretching just 16 miles from top to bottom and the same distance side to side, Rutland packs a big punch for its size, making it an increasingly popular tourist destination. No wonder its motto is Multum in parvo – meaning much in little.

The architecture of Oakham School is stunning, and a major landmark in the town. Founded in 1584, it is a highly regarded public school and has had numerous famous pupils. Look out for the unusual stocks and the town pump beneath the Butter Cross.

Rutland’s smaller market town of Uppingham is While Rutland Water Park is the jewel in its crown, blessed with an attractive mix of honey-coloured stone two attractive towns, a host of charming villages and buildings and a range of speciality shops and traditional pleasant countryside, ideal for walking and cycling, retailers, many of which are still family-owned and run. all add up to making Rutland perfect for a family day For browsing around antiques shops and second-hand out or a short break. bookshops, Uppingham hits the mark. It’s home to Oakham is a pretty, traditional English market town the oldest livestock market still held in a town centre crammed with heritage and boasting plenty of little market square while Uppingham School has attractive buildings often open for tours during school holidays. shops, cafes and pubs. Rutland County Museum displays a fascinating history of the town – including a set of gallows – and remembers the area’s bygone agricultural heydays.

So what else is there to enjoy in this easily-reached county?

Oakham Castle’s Great Hall – next to the Market Place – is one of the finest examples of domestic Norman architecture in England. Built between 1180-90 and one of the oldest surviving aisled stone halls in the country, the Hall has been a court for more than 800 years. Inside the Castle, 240 presentation horseshoes hang on the walls, given to the Lord of the Manor by royalty and peers of the realm on their first visit to Oakham. This unique custom started over 500 years ago and still continues today.

In Rutland, all horseshoes are hung with their tips at the bottom, which some people consider to be upside down and bad luck. The reason for hanging

Originally created by Geoff Hamilton for the Gardeners’ World TV show, Barnsdale is home to 39 pocket-sized, themed garden ‘rooms’, built in his trademark, practical style, and full of inspiration for garden-lovers of all ages. It’s Britain’s largest collection of individuallydesigned gardens. Have fun exploring magical hidden corners, ponds full of tadpoles and newts, and an allotment with chickens and giant organically-grown vegetables.

On 16th-17th May, Barnsdale Gardens has its Spring Vegetable Weekend where expert growers will offer advice while children can celebrate summer’s longest day on 21st June with a round-the-garden fairy trail.

It’s Traditional Crafts Day at Barnsdale on 19th July

with demonstrations of spinning, furniture painting, dry stone walling, wood-craft, pyrography, jammaking, patchwork, rag-rugging, willow weaving and pottery. World War II garden history comes to life on 26th July when you can learn how Barnsdale dug for victory.

Home to over 130 birds of prey including owls, hawks, falcons, buzzards, eagles and even vultures, a visit to Rutland Falconry & Owl Centre near Exton is a must while not far away, although noisier, Rocks

by Rail is a journey back in time in an ironstone quarry. In this awesome industrial landscape, you can take a train trip or explore nature trails.

Marvel at Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue where there are more than 150, 20-feet high yew trees – most over 200 years old.

Seaton Viaduct represents the peak of railway achievement in the area. It extends for threequarters of a mile across the wide Welland valley with 82 arches, each 70 feet high.

Bugtopia The Zoo, at Sykes Lane, has crocodiles, monitor lizards, iguanas, chameleons, monkeys, bugs and much more.

A network of bus routes from Oakham and Uppingham allow walkers opportunities to make the most of stunning countryside with so many circular walks – many of them passing or ending in a splendid village pub offering good food and drink like the White Horse (Empingham), King’s Arms (Wing), the Noel at Whitwell, Blue Ball (Braunston), Fox & Hounds (Exton), and the Plough (Greetham) to name but a few! Free Rutland walks leaflets are available from Rutland Water Visitor Centre.

Visit www.discover-rutland.co.uk E: tourism@rutland.gov.uk or T: 01572 722577

Major Rutland events

Quirky Rutland facts

Rutland Walking Festival from 17th-30th May

Rutland residents are known as ‘Raddlemen’

Rutland County Show at Oakham on Sunday, 31st May

Hambleton was judged best baker in Britain in 2012

Steam on Rutland Water at Sykes Lane on 27th June – steam-powered entertainment for all the family

Rutland was home to England’s smallest man, Jeffrey Hudson, who was 18 inches tall

British Birdwatching Fair at Egleton from 21st-23rd August Rutland Day with Food and Drink Festival at Sykes Lane on 12th September

Rutland Water holds 123 million m3 of water Seaton viaduct took three years to build using 20 million bricks

Oakham is the finishing point for The Viking Way, a 147mile footpath that starts near the Humber Bridge Rutland is the only county not to have a ‘McDonalds’ fast food outlet The signal box at Oakham railway station was used by Airfix as the template for all their models Rutland is the only county not to have a static speed camera on its roads Oakham Castle is the oldest English court building to have remained in continuous use

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So much fun in the park!

Rutland Water Park annually attracts over one

million visitors who come to enjoy thousands of acres of beautiful countryside, water sports, fishing, cycling and bird-watching . . . plus a lot more.

400 tons of sand covering a 140-metre stretch of shoreline. Nearby are a children’s play area and a new mini-golf course.

dipping and bug hunting and enjoy craft activities.

Youngsters can discover the creepy-crawlies living there on a special Spring Explorers day on 27th May. There’s an osprey family fun day at the nearby Lyndon Visitor Centre on 29th July.

Visit www.rutlandwater.org.uk

• Try watersports. Getting out and enjoying the water couldn’t be easier at Rutland Watersports Centre at Whitwell. Even a novice can try something new in a canoe, kayak, rowing boat or sailing craft with • Go to church. Normanton Church on the reservoir shore is one of Rutland’s most famous landmarks. tuition available to all levels. Rutland Watersports Originally a medieval church to St Matthew, it The 25-mile circular track around the reservoir is provides a wide variety of activities to keep was partly rebuilt in the 18th Century. The church perfect for both walking and cycling. Cycle hire is youngsters occupied and courses run throughout was saved from the reservoir by raising the floor available for those who prefer not do it on foot, while the year. by three metres, waterproofing the walls and the Shorelink bus service links sites around Rutland building a stone embankment in the early 1970s.

Water, at weekends and Bank Holidays, with Oakham • Climb a rock face. The Rockblok at Whitwell is the county’s premier outdoor adventure centre, providing and Uppingham so visitors can hop on and off – with • Stretch those legs. Enjoy a seven-mile stroll around an eight-metre high, outdoor climbing and abseil or without a bike. the Hambleton peninsular and take in the lovely tower with routes for both novice and experienced views of each side of Rutland Water. This village, A £5 daily all-day car pass allows free movement to all climbers – a challenging and exciting experience for once known as Upper Hambleton, survived being four Rutland Water Car Parks at Barnsdale, Whitwell, children and adults in a safe, friendly environment.

Sykes Lane and Normanton.

There are also trampolines. Head for the outdoor gym flooded due to its elevated position. Call in at the luxurious Hambleton Hall for afternoon tea.

So here are few suggestions to get the most out of close by if you have some energy left.

• Walkies! Dogs on leads are welcome at all the Rutland Water Park: • Go cruising. The Rutland Belle takes up to 110 Rutland Water Park sites, except for the nature • On yer bike! Either bring your own or hire one of passengers from Whitwell on a leisurely trip that reserve areas at Egleton and Lyndon. They are many different types from one of the Rutland provides some of the best views of the reservoir; not permitted in the water. There is a designated Cycling centres at Normanton and Whitwell. runs until October. Special 90-minute, evening dog walking area at Sykes Lane car park where Choose whatever distance suits the energy levels cruises to see the ospreys diving to catch fish canines can run free in a secure area. Remember of your family on traffic-free routes that have few begin in late May. Ospreys now regularly breed at to clean up after them. inclines.

Rutland Water.

Rutland Water was completed in 1978 to supply water to the East Midlands. By flooding the River Gwash valley, it became Western Europe’s largest man-made lake. It’s the size of Lake Windermere.

• Light a barbie. Barbecues that do not leave a mark • Go swimming. A special sandy, bathing beach has been • Watch the birdie! The Anglian Water Birdwatching or scorch the grass are allowed at the four main created at Sykes Lane, the only place on Rutland Centre, on the western shore at Egleton, has 31 sites. Disposable BBQs are only permitted on the Water where swimming is permitted. The beach and birdwatching hides, some with disabled access. metal stands provided. swimming area is open every day during the summer Environmental activities run by qualified teacher/ • Refuel. There are hot and cold refreshment stops holidays, with lifeguards on duty, making it the perfect naturalists are regularly held on the nature reserve at all four sites as well as cafe bars at Normanton place to entertain the children. The shore near Sykes for children aged between seven and 11. Children and Whitwell.

Lane Visitor Centre has been transformed with get the chance to explore the nature reserve, go pond Information: First stop for information about Rutland Water Park and local attractions is the Visitor Centre at Sykes Lane, near Empingham, where the area’s fascinating history and wildlife is explained on interactive displays. T: 01780 686800 or visit www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure

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Bike it!

You’ll like it!

Go-Ride is a fun and safe way to introduce young riders to the world of cycle sport and provides a platform to improve their bike handling skills. It is all about having fun, building confidence and trying something new.

At Spalding Cycling Club, there are coaches ranging from level 1 to level 3 offering coaching from British Cycling-endorsed training programmes. GoRide is open to 5- to 16-year-olds and any bike can be used as long as it is in good working order. A crash helmet must be worn and a parental consent form completed. The cost is £1 per session and takes place at the playing field, Castle Sports Centre, Spalding, on the following Mondays 6pm-7pm: 11th May, 1st June, 15th June, 29th June, 13th July, 27th July, 10th August, 24th August, 7th September, 21st September.

This is what some of our Go-Riders have said: ‘I have been in Go-Ride for approximately three years. I got involved through one of the coaches who said I should try it out. I enjoy the whole atmosphere of the sessions and the fact that everyone is friendly. It is like a community. Also you get to meet new people and make new friends. The coaches didn’t pressure you into doing things that you couldn’t or didn’t want to do, they encouraged you to do as much as you were able to.’

‘If I did come across someone who was thinking of going then I would tell them how much fun the sessions are and that all the coaches are good fun and show you new skills. It keeps you fit and is a great form of exercise.’

‘Going to Go-Ride has helped me make new friends and gain confidence with others, gaining new skills and improving my fitness. The new skills I have learnt have helped me at school because, whether it is cycling or school work, it is still teaching and learning. But on a bike learning is so much more fun!’

Come along, meet our friendly group and have some fun. We would love to see you there. Contact Chris Peel on Christopher.peel1@btinternet.com

• 15 free hours per we ek for 2, 3 and 4 years old .

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• Fresh meals and sna cks prepared daily on site .

• Fully trained, dedica ted and caring staff.

• Open Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm.

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PETERBOROUGH TM

Get out there filming Calling all budding film-makers. Put on your creative thinking caps - we have a mission for you.

Is your school a part of the Children’s University?

If so, read on. We would like students to create a short film that tells us what Peterborough Children’s University means to you and your school.

We want students to get together with friends and create a small media team.

We then want that team to come up with an idea for a short film. It may be that you wish to tell us about the fabulous Children’s University activities in your school or perhaps you have visited an interesting learning destination.

You may wish to share your experience of a graduation or about how the CU has changed what you do in school.

Once you have your idea we want you to bring that alive by creating a storyboard and creating a film.

Films should be no longer than four minutes. A celebratory film evening will be arranged to show the winning films and all team members will earn 14 Children’s University credits to add to their passport.

The person leading the Children’s University in your school will have all the details of the competition. The details for this will also be up on the e-passport notice board.

Good luck. We look forward to seeing the completed films.

For more information contact Lisa Thomas Children’s University Manager, telephone: 01733 209877 (C/O The Beeches Primary School).

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DREAM CAREER Progress to university in just one year with Access to University courses starting this September at New College Stamford.

Access to University courses are specifically designed for adults who dream of training for careers in midwifery, nursing, social work, law, psychology and many more!

With timetables that work alongside the school run, dedicated individual support from tutors and state-of-the-art facilities, you will be sure to get everything you need to help you achieve at New College Stamford.

Courses are challenging but extremely rewarding, and you may even be eligible to study the course for free. However, if you do require a loan, and successfully progress to complete your degree, you will not be required to repay the fees required to complete the course.

Limited places are available initially, so please register your interest on the New College Stamford website at www.stamford.ac.uk to ensure your application is considered.

The only requirements are that you hold at least a GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths and are aged over 19. A full Level 2 qualification prior to entry on the course would be advantageous but not necessary to entry.

To find out more about applying for Access to University courses, and the best pathway suitable for you, visit the College’s website at www.stamford.ac.uk, email enquiries@stamford.ac.uk or call 01780 484311 for impartial advice and guidance.

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A Day in the Life of...

Foster Carers Weekend over, LEGOLAND is a distant memory. It’s 6.45am on Tuesday and A has been coaxed from her bed to get the school bus, with lots of guidance and reminders of what happens next.

Her tiredness means that her Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is ensuring she cannot remember the process of the morning very clearly, as her hair, forgotten coat and unbrushed teeth confirm. It’s her review here at 4.00pm so she will miss year 8 drama club this evening. That will throw her out, but a good ice cream dessert should do the trick.

B has been up since 6.10am and the Lightsaber that he received for 4th May has been working flat out and poor old Ted has again explained that 15-year-olds, unlike 8-year-olds, don’t really want to play Jedi battles before school. Ted’s patience is truly amazing and he sees the funny side as a big foster brother who knows the score.

G is not happy this morning. She forgot that it was school (like you do when you are seven), she is exhausted from a busy weekend and needs reminding that she does not like jam, even though she has been here for nearly 1,000 days. There’s a meeting at noon with the Clinical Psychologist to discuss memory issues and her progression at school, at home and with her toileting.

Reports need writing up this evening to confirm the actions, incidents, progressions (and otherwise) for last month and appointments, meetings and achievements recorded and emailed to social worker. H is coming Thursday for our fortnightly supervision meeting and we need to finalise our annual review so that our approval can be put before the panel. Must remember to add notes from B’s Personal Education Plan (PEP).

Oops, nearly forgot, must call birth parents to arrange contact – is it eight weeks already? Will it be nice enough to meet them at the park, or shall we go to the cinema, let A go shopping with Mum, or let them all have a good blow out at Funky Funhouse?

That was quick, time to get the kids from school and start the real work.

Mick and Sian Jewell

MagnaCarta800 Free, fun, family event celebrating the 800th anniversary of King John’s Magna Carta

Plus free entry to Lynn Museum and the chance to strike your own King John Penny.

WHY

WE

Mick and Sian Jewell have been foster carers for The Foster Care Co-operative for over seven years and live in the Cambridge area.

Their main motivation for becoming carers was to give young people a real opportunity in life.

When asked what they enjoy most about being carers, Mick Jewell said: ‘The challenges and progressions of the children, their education, social interactions and seeing them grow, build self-esteem and form amazing personalities.’

Mick also talked about challenges faced as a foster carer.

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‘Breaking the code of understanding for each of the children whilst getting to know them and their unique ways. There are no two children the same,’ he said.

In terms of qualities required to be a carer, Mick and Sian have cited patience, commitment to family, willingness to attend training and support groups and an open mind!

Mick and Sian currently foster three children and have two children of their own.

The Foster Care Co-operative (FCC) has been placing children in family homes for 15 years throughout England and Wales. As a not-for-profit foster care agency, any surplus income FCC makes is re-invested to provide more foster care support, more training and to recruit more foster carers. The FCC is above all child-orientated – taking great care to match children with foster carers. The stability of placements with FCC is more than six times higher than the national average. Carers come from all walks of life – married, single, separated or divorced, in a regular or long-term partnership or in a civil relationship.

In return, FCC offers professional 24-hour support from fully qualified social workers, full and comprehensive ongoing training and a fee which recognises a professional caring role. What all the FCC foster carers have in common is a commitment to the children placed in their care. As a not-for-profit organisation there are no shareholders so children and young people are placed based on their needs rather than to reach any business-lead targets. FCC is very proud to be the only foster care agency in the UK operating under a co-operative structure.

FCC celebrated its 15th birthday last year.

Interested in knowing more, see our advert on page 5 or visit www.fostercarecooperative.co.uk

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Craft demonstrations Knights’ tournament Falconry displays Fire breathing Treasure trail Storyteller and more

13 & 14 June 10am - 4pm Tuesday Market Place & Lynn Museum

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GES! BIRTHDAY MESSA any Mcfarling.

Happy Birthday to Beth She will be 7 on 21st May and goes to Park Lane, Whittlesey.

Eloise Crisp will be turning ‘5’ on 13th June 2015!

Happy 5th Birthday sweetheart lots of love from Mummy, Daddy and Imogen xxx Bethany Mcfarling

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Magna Carta 800 13th – 14th June – Tuesday Market Place and Lynn Museum 10 am – 4 pm – Free!

King’s Lynn will mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of Magna Carta by King John with a fun, family event including a knights’ tournament, falconry displays, craft demonstrations, a King John treasure trail and lots more.

For more information visit www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/events

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Achievers Tutorials Tutorials for Primary, 11+ examinations and GCSE/A' Levels in science and mathematics We offer a free initial assessment and consultation to build an individual program suited to the student.

Our range of courses are designed to help and encourage personal development and confidence.

We are all experienced teachers that know how to bring about the best in every child.

Right now we are offering special rates for our successful 11 plus mock test days that includes materials and coaching in examination technique and strategy.

Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

FREE ASSESSMENT CALL TODAY Classes available in Peterborough, Stamford, Market Deeping and Bourne.

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AGE LOCAL HERIT

by Mark Ratchford, Head Teacher at Castor Church of England Primary School

The Castor Roman Walk

During the autumn of 2014, Year 5 (9-10 year olds) from Castor CE Primary School immersed themselves in the history of Roman Britain.

Thanks to a Heritage Lottery grant of nearly £10,000, they worked with experts to create a Roman trail around the village of Castor, Peterborough. An educational website www.castorromans.co.uk includes details of the walk and numerous fun and educational video clips about life in Roman times. They worked closely with members of the St. Kyneburgha’s Trust and Professor Stephen Upex of Cambridge University.

neighbouring church of St. Kyneburgha is the second biggest building in Roman Britain. In the nearby fields lies the largest industrial site in Roman Britain and on the other side of the River Nene is Britain’s largest unexcavated Roman Town – Durobrivae. The earliest Christian liturgical silverware - the Water Newton Treasure (now in the British Museum) - was found here.

The children developed such a good understanding of the importance of Romans in the region that they now lead their own tours for visiting school pupils. Each of Castor’s Roman tour guides takes a group of 4 or 5 children along the walk which takes about two hours and visits the important sites. They are accompanied by adults but the children do most of the talking, offering a unique perspective on historical enquiry. Along the

Castor School is situated on top of many Roman remains. There is Roman soldier buried under the entrance hall and a Roman Bath House underneath the school field. Under the

SEE THE ROMAN COLLECTION AT PETERBOROUGH MUSEUM The new-look Roman section of ‘Peterborough’s First People’ gallery re-opens in the summer and visitors will be able to see some of the finest examples of Roman artefacts on show.

For more details visit http://www.vivacity-peterborough.com/museums-and-heritage

way, children are able to work as archaeologists and often discover their own piece of Roman history - pottery, parts of mosaic (tesserae) or roof tiles. This has made for some very excited visitors.

A guided tour of the church by members of St. Kyneburgha’s Trust highlights the importance of the Roman Palace at Castor and further investigation of the church reveals its Roman history where bits of column and roof tile can be seen in the fabric of the building.

Children visiting from the Bluecoat School in Stamford commented on how much they enjoyed their walk: ‘I enjoyed standing on Ermine Street and walking where famous Roman Emperors had walked.’

‘I liked learning about how the farmer found a Roman coffin in his field.’ ‘It was incredibly stinky, especially when we hiked through the cows and cow poop. I was terrified when the stinky cows were looking at me.’

If you want to learn more about Roman Britain and what we have on our doorstep then visit the website or get your school to arrange a unique school trip (make sure you bring some wellies!)

Farm attoSacrewell fork The farm to fork dilemma has made headlines over the years as more people become disconnected with their food.

Sacrewell, near Wansford, Peterborough, holds a special place in the history of British farming and has pioneered largescale milk production, introduced

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intensive egg farming, played host to the Women’s Land Army and even seen the earliest bovine embryo transplants.

is a former head teacher who has witnessed first-hand the impact a lack of agricultural education can have on children and their parents.

Part of the William Scott Abbott Trust, it is at the forefront of agricultural education, making farming accessible to the masses and the reopening of its 18th Century watermill in July is only going to boost its educational package.

She said: ‘Having worked in city centre schools for many years I know how important it is to give children the chance to visit countryside locations and for them to understand where their food comes from.

With the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund, its grade II* listed watermill will become a centre for milling excellence, grinding wheat to be baked into bread on site.

Since 1964, the farm has been a charity designed to provide agricultural education for everyone, from school parties and students of land management or animal husbandry to any visitor wanting a greater insight into where our food comes from and how farming and wildlife co-exist in rural England.

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‘This isn’t a problem facing the new generation. It has impacted Britain since the 1950s when people stopped growing, making and preserving their own home-grown food.’

Nikki added: ‘If there are any schools or groups who are interested in coming to Sacrewell, get in touch.

‘We can create bespoke packages and trips to meet curricular needs or personal interest, from the Stone Age to foraging and forestry.’

For more information visit www.sacrewell.org.uk

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Open Farm

Sunday WHEN: 10am to 3pm - 7th June

WHERE: G’s Social Centre, Hainey Farm, Barway CB7 5TZ (signposted off the A142 between Stuntney & Soham) ENTRY, PARKING & TOURS: Free entry, parking and tours. 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.

Visit us at Hainey Farm, come rain or shine and learn how your salads and vegetables are grown.

In addition to the popular tractor farm tours to see salad growing and harvesting, there will be the opportunity to visit the factory.

Get up close to our machinery display and inspect the impressive tractors, combines and other equipment.

The Farmers Market features gourmet treats from a range of local companies. The Cookery Theatre will hold demonstrations throughout the day. Our own salads and vegetables will be available to purchase.

There will be plenty to entertain the younger members of the family too, from face painting or exploring the ‘Bug Corner’, to pedal tractor racing.

A range of refreshments will be available to suit all ages and tastes, including a Vintage Tea Party.

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CLASSIC VEHICLE RALLY 26th July www.nvr.org.uk

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Come and help us celebrate our 10th Anniversary of Open Farm Sunday at Park Farm, Thorney near Peterborough. On the weekend of the 6th/7th June. It’s a free Family Day out, which you can find out more about by visiting the Park Farm YouTube channel on our website.

Come and experience the Farm Safari (tractor & trailer ride), Kids’ Zone (butter making, pedal tractors, feel the seeds), PYO potatoes, Livestock Zone & Sheep Show, sausage making, farm displays, Farmers’ Market, hot & cold refreshments and Peterborough Farm Preservation Machinery Society.

Learn about the food we produce for our customers and the work farmers do for the environment at this local community event that brings everyone together.

For more information see our advert on page 25 or visit www.parkfarmthorney.co.uk

Lots to see, lots to do!

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Free Family Fun Events

in Peterborough and Stamford

Two new and exciting family events are being staged in Peterborough and Stamford this summer.

Peterborough River Festival and Stamford Summer Spectacular, both with free admission, are being organised by Sibson-based events specialist Market Square Group.

Peterborough River Festival is a specially-created event designed to celebrate the city’s riverside heritage, culture and community.

The festival is being held at The Embankment on the weekend of Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June, from 9am to 4pm on both days.

Market Square Group is working alongside hosts, Peterborough City Council, to develop and build a flagship festival of which the city can be proud.

An exciting line-up of attractions is planned including a flotilla of boats and pleasure craft on the River Nene, live music, traditional craft demonstrations, entertainment by comedy cooking duo The King Elvises and a local history installation focusing on the river in and around the city.

with their own unique fusion of folk, pop and hip hop at a ticketed event.

Just a few weeks later, Stamford Summer Spectacular is being staged on The Meadows on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July from 9am to 4pm on all three days.

This fun event will feature attractions including live music and entertainment, including The King Elvises comedy music duo, children’s activities, traditional craft demonstrations, a photographic competition and hands-on workshops for adults and children.

The summer spectacular is supported

by Stamford Town Council and will not only be community-focused but also feature demonstrations and entertainment by community groups.

In addition the event will showcase a wide selection of freshly-cooked hot and cold food stalls, groceries and hand-crafted items alongside a bar serving craft beers, ales and cider.

There will also be a host of activities and entertainment especially for children including a fancy dress competition, story-telling and workshops.

On the Friday night there is a ticketed high-profile Classical Cuisine dining experience in the town hall with BBC MasterChef semi-finalist Robert Austin, who has also appeared as a guest judge in this year’s competition, accompanied by live classic music.

The wide range of stalls, featuring freshly-cooked, hot food, quality groceries, crafts and other accessories, will appeal to adults and children alike.

There will be traditional fairground rides throughout the weekend including bouncy castle and a giant slide, together with workshops and other activities for children.

Glastonbury Festival favourites CoCo and the Butterfields will launch the event on Friday evening, 19th June, Tickets for CoCo and the Butterfields and dining with Robert Austin are available on www.clickit-tickets.co.uk or by emailing events@marketsquaregroup.com or by phoning 01832 281274.

Tickets also available from the Stamford Arts Centre.

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A relaxing 35 minute cruise along the river with our knowledgeable pilots.

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Father’s Day is coming up on 21st June when it’s time to treat Dad to a good lunch. Here are three restaurants he’d love to be taken to...

The Bull Hotel - Peterborough The Bull Hotel in Peterborough intends to make all superdads happy on 21st June with a special threecourse meal for £19.95 - and fathers will receive a gift on the big day. Children under ten who come with Dad (and Mum) to the Bull can have their meal for £13. Bookings need to be made between noon and 2.30pm.

The Bull Hotel is the only AA-recognised four-star hotel in Peterborough’s city centre. Dating back to the 17th Century, this Grade 2 listed building has, over the years, been carefully restored and tastefully refurbished, to provide a high degree of comfort. As it is positioned opposite the entrance to Queensgate Shopping Centre, the largest of its kind in East Anglia, after lunch, there are plenty of big name retailers to buy Dad that special present. The spacious and comfortable public rooms are crammed full of exquisite oil paintings and fine antique pieces. By contrast, the Brasserie with its more modern appearance, is renowned for serving traditional, as well as more contemporary dishes. www.peelhotels.co.uk T. 01733 561 364 Westgate, Peterborough PE1 1RB

The Crown Inn - Broughton The Crown Inn in the hamlet of Broughton, just outside Huntingdon, is a beautiful Grade 2 listed building originally a saddlery, set in an acre of picturesque grounds and surrounded by horse chestnut trees. It is close to St Ives, Warboys and Ramsey. What better surprise for Dad on Father’s Day than an invitation to enjoy the pub’s signature Sunday lunch for £13.95 when food is served from noon to 3.30pm. Family-run and a refurbished, independent restaurant, the Crown has a passion for a high level of personal service.

The children’s menu offers various main meals from £5.95 (including home-made burger with proper chips) or selected half portions of adults’ meals for half price.

Afterwards, why not head for the nearby National Trust’s Houghton Mill and a stroll by the River Ouse. www.thecrowninnrestaurant.co.uk T. 01487 824 428 Bridge Road, Broughton, Cambridgeshire PE28 3AY

The William Cecil - Stamford The William Cecil at Stamford lies within the magnificent Burghley Estate and within a two-minute drive from the A1. The hotel is named after the Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, who built and designed Burghley House, regarded as the finest Elizabethan House in England. The setting couldn’t be better – and the team of chefs offer local, fresh, seasonal and delicious food. Traditional Sunday roast is £14.95 (noon to 3pm) and all choices are accompanied by carrot & ginger puree, fine bean parcels, roasted root vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, duck fat roast potatoes and gravy. Little adults can enjoy a main course, pudding and a Fruit Shoot for £7.95 with 50p from every junior meal donated to Riding for the Disabled. You can walk off your meal by taking Dad into Burghley Park to admire the stately home and the herds of deer. www.thewilliamcecil.co.uk T. 01780 750 070 St Martin’s, Stamford PE9 2LJ

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Reading

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By Kate Chapman

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I shall begin. Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to read - comics, stories, books, you name it, whatever she could get her hands on she would read it, morning, noon and night.

Even when she’d been tucked up in bed and was supposed to be fast asleep, this little girl would sneak a torch under her duvet to devour just one more adventure before lights out.

It was Enid Blyton’s Famous Five adventures that first gave me the reading bug - and once I’d worked my way through this magical series I quickly consumed the rest of her back catalogue starting with the Secret Seven.

Remember them? Even when I left home I couldn’t bear to part with them, keeping all my dog-eared old copies, and I can’t wait to share these adventures with my own little ones when they are a bit older.

That was almost 30 years ago - and that story-loving little girl grew up to become a writer too. And although she doesn’t have quite as much time to devote to reading as she’d like, she still loves nothing more than getting lost in a good story.

At the moment we’re enjoying classics including the Mr Men & Little Misses, Paddington Bear, Cinderella and Angelina Ballerina with a few more modern tales like Charlie and Lola, Pirates Love Underpants, Dig, Dig, Digging and anything by the wonderful Julia Donaldson thrown in for good measure.

I don’t really know where my love of words comes from or exactly what it is about books I adore so much (and it has to be books - none of these newfangled electronic devices for me) but it’s certainly something I’ve tried to instil in both my children from a very early age.

We read every day - especially now my daughter is at school and has her own books to work through. It’s amazing how quickly she is picking it all up and, like her mum, she loves nothing more than poring over the pages, keen to read it herself or to anyone who will listen, her little brother included!

Reading is an incredibly important life skill, not only is it fundamental to our educational development it’s also great fun. There’s a million and one worlds out there all waiting to be explored between the covers of a good book pirates, dinosaurs, princesses, mermaids, the list is endless - and all from the comfort of your own armchair.

Reading has always been an important part of the daily routine in our house – and, as I said, there isn’t one that passes by without us immersing ourselves in at least one book. On occasions, we’ve even been known to get through as many as twenty or more in a single sitting!

* Kate Chapman is a freelance journalist whose work appears in a variety of newspapers and magazines.

She also writes the blog Yellowbelly Mummy, charting the ups and downs of being a mum-of-two in rural Lincolnshire.

Join in the discussion at:

/yellowbellymummy and follow her adventures by visiting: www.yellowbellymummy.wordpress.com

Win tickets to the Rutland Show This year’s larger Rutland Show on Sunday, 31st May, promises to be a fabulous day out for all the family.

Make your child’s pop star dreams come true

Held for only the second time at its new home at Oakham, the 183rd county show has an incredible line-up of traditional activities and attractions as well as over a hundred trade stands selling everything for you, your home and your garden.

Record entries are once more expected in many of the livestock classes with exhibitors coming from all over Britain to show off their breeds.

Vintage and modern farm machinery and classic cars will be on display and other attractions will include a funfair, British Showjumping and nearly fifty equestrian showing classes. A growing rural education zone will feature willow weaving, dry stone walling and bee-keeping alongside chickens, ferrets and racing pigeons.

A demonstration kitchen in the new Pavilion will have local chefs keen to demonstrate their signature dishes to the public.

Invite friends or come as a family to share in the fun and excitement of Recording your own CD! Choose your favourite song and take home your CD on the day and even make your own pop video!

Imagine their faces as they step into the studio, put on the headphones and take hold of the mic! Musical fun, enjoyment and an amazing and unique POP party experience with no stress or clean up afterwards! Let us do everything for you.

The popular Cottesmore hunt will be making a welcome return to the main ring with five additional packs of hounds from around the region.

The show starts at 8.30am and will cover a larger area this year, featuring a revised layout with easier access to car parking. There will be shuttle buses from Oakham and Uppingham.

Tickets: £12.50 for adults, £10 concessions and under-14s free.

Discounts of 20% for advance tickets online before 21st May. Call 01572 757110 or visit www.rutlandcountyshow.com

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Simply follow the instructions on page 3 and answer this simple question. How many Rutland county shows have there been before this years event ? Closing date 21st May.

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Win one of two family days out and explore the all new Heartlake City at The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Step into the colourful world of the LEGO® Friends as the all-new Heartlake City area opens at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort this May Half Term. Follow your favourite LEGO Friend on a series of unique adventures exploring the sights and sounds of Heartlake City and creating friendship moments that last a lifetime.

The unmistakable Heartlake Mall gives a stunning harbour-side backdrop for the exciting new live show ‘Friends to the Rescue!’ featuring Mia, Andrea, Stephanie, Emma and Olivia. Fans can join the girls on an action-packed adventure full of surprises and sing and dance along to their favourite LEGO Friends songs.

Guests can then head over to the Heartlake City Express for a gentle train journey through the LEGO countryside. At Olivia’s House, little LEGO builders can make their own robots or help build a home for one of Olivia’s pets and Emma’s Ice Cream Parlour will be dishing up some delicious desserts. With all new attractions and the chance to meet your favourite LEGO Friend, the new land is guaranteed to delight and enthral.

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There’s also an all-new feel to the LEGO City area this year with re-vamped, bigger and better LEGO City Driving School and Coastguard HQ. Not forgetting Pirate Shores featuring Castaway Camp, the splash-tastic DUPLO® Valley, Atlantis Submarine Voyage, the Dragon Rollercoaster (or the Dragon’s Apprentice for littler ones), the legendary Miniland and LEGO Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display.

Over at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Hotel, guests can extend a visit and stay in one of the ten NEW LEGO Friends themed rooms or check out a Kingdom, Pirate or Adventure themed room – all jam packed with special twists and flourishes.

With over 55 family friendly rides and attractions to discover in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, ‘awesome awaits’ at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort.

Check www.LEGOLAND.co.uk for full details.

TERM TIMES The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort COMPETITION! Win one of 2 family days out at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, including 2 adult’s and 2 children’s tickets. Other terms and conditions apply. Simply enter your details via the normal instructions on page 3. Closing date 8th June.

Legal: LEGO®, the LEGO logo, the Brick configuration, the Minifigure and LEGOLAND are trademarks of the LEGO® Group © 2015 The LEGO Group. Terms & Conditions: Only one entry per person. • Each prize consists of 2 adult’s 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 fi nal 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 2015 season from 13 March 2015 – 2 November 2015. • 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.

OuseFest is coming!

Puffin Book Review The Unlikely Adventures of Mabel Jones

OuseFest is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the fascinating Ouse Washes area, local wildlife and habitats and traditional Fenland life whilst having lots of fun. Events will take place across the whole Ouse Washes landscape and surrounding area - from Denver to St Ives and from Ely to Wisbech. There will be wildlife safaris, walking tours, arts & crafts, museum trails, filming workshops, story-telling, fun days and much, much more…

First prize is a Family Ticket to one of the fabulous WWT Welney OuseFest events, including a Wetland Safari on Sunday, 26th July and a Big Twitch Day on Saturday, 1st August. Two runner-ups will also win Martin Bradley’s beautiful Dusk Until Dawn barn owl book. Join Martin and Colin Shawyer from Barn Owl Conservation Network to learn more about barn owls at the OuseFest Fun Day at Mepal Outdoor Centre on Saturday, 25th July. OuseFest runs from 20th July through to 2nd August.

Age 8+

by Will Mabbitt, paperback £6.99 When Mabel Jones unknowingly commits ‘The Deed’, she finds herself swiftly bundled into a sack and carried off to the pirate ship, the Feroshus Maggot. Crewed by the strangest bunch of pirates and captained by the dreaded Idryss Ebeneezer Split (a wolf with a false leg carved from a human thighbone), the Feroshus Maggot whisks Mabel off on an adventure of a lifetime.

Hattie B Magical Vet - The Phoenix’s Flame

by Claire Taylor-Smith, paperback, £4.99 The creatures of the Kingdom of Bellua need Hattie’s help now more than ever. Evil King Ivar of the Imps has stolen the ultimate power - the immortality of a young Phoenix. With assistance from her friends, Hattie must help the Phoenix get her power back before she can face King Ivar and free the creatures of Bellua once and for all!

Age 7+

My Brother’s Famous Bottom Takes Off!

Age 7+

by Jeremy Strong, paperback £5.99 My brother’s famous bottom is going into space. Well, a video of it anyway. And the best news in this side-splitting story is that the whole family gets to go to America to see the launch. We’re going to climb the Empire State Building, ride in a helicopter and eat gherkins for breakfast. Maybe we’ll even get to meet the President.

W.A.R.P. The Forever Man

For more details of events and attractions linked with the festival, visit http://ousewashes.org.uk/ousefest/

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FAMILY TICKET TO OUSEFEST To win great prizes in celebration of the festival, simply tell us what male and female swans are called? Visit our website to enter or post your details to our address on page 3. Closing date 8th June 2015.

Age 9+

by Eoin Colfer, paperback £7.99 The third book in the new time-travel adventure series from the best-selling author of Artemis Fowl sees the return of supervillain assassin Albert Garrick. Still trapped in Victorian London, FBI agent Sevie Savano is determined to help her friend Riley find his long-lost brother. But the W.A.R.P. wormhole has other ideas...

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BOOKS FOR YOUR SCHOOL

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 8th June, 2015.

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