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Welcome...

Welcome to our Easter edition of Term Times magazine. The TT house is all about Easter this year as it’s the first time the Girl and Boy have decided to give up something for Lent.

They are feverishly counting down the days until the sweet jar can be re-opened (there is still plenty of time for me to replenish anything that may have mysteriously vanished in the meantime!)

I’ve been really impressed with their resilience, although there have been a few moments when they seem to have had a temporary memory lapse as to Lent. Fortunately, though, Mum has been constantly on hand to remind them both (popular as ever!)

In this great issue, once again the National Trust are organising some fun Easter egg hunts in the local area and they’ve given us some tickets for a prize too! In addition, we are all about the water; with articles on water sports, wakeboarding, sailing and swimming. With so many opportunities to make a splash in the region, this is definitely something to consider as a leisure pursuit in the future.

Once you have been ‘messing about in boats’, you will have worked up an appetite so what better than a guide to some of the area’s popular family-orientated restaurants followed by a wind down with one of the many book titles you can win. It’s all covered in this issue. Have a great Easter and see you all again on 7th May. All the best.

Amanda

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SING!

For over 20 years, this independent charity, run by a dedicated group of DBS-checked parent volunteers, has been offering exciting musical opportunities for young people from across the city and its catchment area.

As a learning destination for the ‘Children’s University’, the Young Singers continue to work to develop strong links with schools and the local community to produce mass choral events in Peterborough and create their own version

Peterborough Young Singers are putting out a call for all enthusiastic singers between the ages of 7 and 19 to join their community choir - and no auditions are necessary.

of the magic experienced by many thousands of young people who attend the national ‘Young Voices’ performances at the O2.

as well as accompanying the massed youth choir brought together by Peterborough Young Singers just for this event - in the concert’s grand finale.

Schools are already registering to take part in the 2015 project that culminates in a public performance at KingsGate Conference Centre on 11th July.

This year there is the opportunity for all enthusiastic singers to take part in this celebration of music. To take part in this event, all that is necessary is to regularly attend our rehearsals on a Saturday morning held at East Community Centre, Padholme Road, Peterborough PE1 5EN.

It is with great excitement that they welcome back Stringfever UK (www.stringfever.co.uk) who will be performing some of their own repertoire

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For further information, email: events@peterboroughyoungsingers.org.uk or website – www.peterboroughyoungsingers.org.uk - will also provide information about the Saturday morning rehearsal schedule. For any school wishing to register to take part, use the same email address shown above.

woolly wonders

Easter is always a very special time of the year at Church Farm at Stow Bardolph, near Downham Market, when visitors can see lots of new arrivals.

Come along to see the new-born, woolly wonders in the Lambing Yard. There will be the chance to cuddle and bottle feed a little lamb - and you may even be lucky enough to see one being born.

Easter also sees the arrival of the Easter chicks, cute, fluffy and the perfect size for children to hold. Why not have a go at the Easter Quiz Trail, with a small prize for everyone? Don’t forget to visit

the fabulous indoor play area and treat yourself to some tea and home-made cake and relax on the comfy sofas while the children play. There will also be all our other usual attractions, with pedal tractors, trampolines, straw playbarn, giant sandpit and much, much more.

We will be at the Spring Fling at the Norfolk Showground in Norwich on Tuesday, 31st March. Come and say hello!

For more details, call 01366 382 162 or visit www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

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Life in the country Families can enjoy a fun-packed extravaganza about food, farming and the countryside at the Lincolnshire Showground on Sunday 29th March.

The new Countryside Lincs event offers the chance to step into six different indoor and outdoor zones to make, bake and explore life on the farm.

Countryside Lincs welcomes some of the local producers, crafters, farmers and businesses to one place to inspire young minds about Lincolnshire’s heritage.

Watch traditional crafts people at work creating bug house hotels, candle-making, felting and yarnspinning. Be entertained by falconry demonstrations, a farrier at work and the parade of hounds.

Take a trip to the Farmyard to meet Lincoln Red cows, Lincoln Longwool sheep, goats, shire horses, chickens, rabbits and guinea-pigs - and the farmers that care for them!

free workshops including the NFU ‘Let’s Talk Farming’ roadshow where you can meet Annabelle the ever-popular model dairy cow and you might even experience chicks hatching with The Happy Chick Company.

School charity run

See fresh bread being made from local flour and whizz up some fresh vegetable soups with Ruth from Wooden Spoon and Whisk.

Inspired by an ex-pupil they knew who had recently been diagnosed with cancer, children from Alderman Jacobs School in Whittlesey took part in a fun run in February to raise money for cancer research.

With six hours of non-stop indoor and outdoor entertainment, Countryside Lincs (10-4) is a must for everyone this Easter.

They organised, marshalled and co-ordinated the event in which every child was invited to run in their onesies.

Advance tickets are on sale from www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk Tickets will also be available on the gate. There is free parking.

This run followed a cake sale they had arranged before Christmas and to bring their total to date to over £600. Lois Russell, Ben Peters and Lauren Hills from Year 6 managed

Have a peek into the life of the experts in the interactive zone, with

to fit in ‘the fine details’ between their lessons in order for the event to proceed.

Their drive and persistence to see this through and their dedication to the event has left many staff at the school feeling very proud and are a fine example to us all.

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Fantastic Fenland Fun

Looking for great days out this year? Well Fenland’s Four Seasons Festivals are on your doorstep.

The fun kick starts on Sunday, 26th April with St. George’s Fayre in March. The town centre streets will host a bustling street market and fun fair from 11am - 4pm. Don’t miss the opening parade into the market place followed by live music and dance performances throughout the day.

There will be a wide variety of free entertainment - from Punch and Judy shows to circus skill workshops. So why not come and join in?

Summer will be in full swing for Chatteris Festival on 27th & 28th June at Furrowfields Road Recreation Ground. Saturday starts at 11am with a jubilant Mardi Gras walking parade from Market Hill through the town into Furrowfields. Each year the open space is brimming with new fun activities for all the family, including it’s a knock out, crazy golf, archery, a steam train, inflatables, and much more!

Visitors can enjoy a variety of food and drink as the evening party in the park provided by local singers and bands gets underway.

The action continues on Sunday with the annual tug of war competition and dog show from 10am – 4pm.

Whittlesey festival will round off the summer on Sunday, 6th September.

The event starts with a community parade through the town flanked by an impressive classic car display at 11am.

The churchyard green and the memorial garden will play host to a wide selection of entertainment including a climbing wall, swing boats and pony rides.

The market place is always a hive of activity with live singers, musicians, marching bands and dance displays. Speciality stalls will line the streets and there will be a craft fair and art exhibition.

To find out more visit www.fenland.gov.uk/marketsandevents or call 01354 654321

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A qualification to progress your career Riverside Training has been offering the CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services to students throughout Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.

There has been a terrific response to this qualification that has six pathways.

The qualification provides the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in adult health and social care provision or in children and young people’s services.

It has six pathways - three for adults and three for children and young people: • Management • Residential Services • Advanced Practice The Management pathway is suitable for Assistant Managers and Deputy Managers working in day or domiciliary services who are looking to progress their career. It is also appropriate for Managers who have not yet achieved a vocational qualification at this level.

The Advanced Practice pathway is geared towards senior practitioners who would like to develop their career but wish to remain active practitioners in the management framework.

What are the entry requirements?

Learners should be at least 19.

It is also recommended they hold a Level 3 qualification or above in a related area.

Do you need to be working to take the qualification?

Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they have to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

How long does it take to complete?

It can usually be completed within a year.

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Training in Action

Over the past eight years, I have completed with Riverside Training a Level 4 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development and Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services.

During my training, I felt the support was well delivered.

Before starting the courses, we had long discussions about the criteria and how much written work would be required. After talking to Riverside, I felt confident in being able to achieve the two different levels.

Professional discussions were always completed when arranged and I was made to feel at ease. The support from Riverside built my confidence to be able to express myself within my role at Small-Saints Pre-School at Holbeach where we are continually updating our qualifications.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

Thanks to Riverside I can say I’m positive in my job and I have the confidence and knowledge to be able to take on other qualifications and move on to becoming a manager of a setting one day.

A degree in a related discipline.

Tina Thompson

Please contact Riverside Training on 01775 710945 or email enquiries@riversidetrainingspalding.co.uk for information.

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Conkers Take it slowly and explore Conkers’120 acres of maturing woodlands, lakes, ponds and play areas - or go wild and take the 18-stage assault course challenge.

Indoors, there’s lots to experience - and the weather can’t spoil your fun. Delve into the life of a British woodland with over 100 indoor interactive exhibits in four seasonal zones. Or experience the Enchanted Forest, full of adventure and discovery, by climbing through the treetops and along rope walkways!

New from July this year is the High and Low ropes course with a climbing wall, descender fan, and a zip wire (surcharge to your Stay Play Explore ticket).

Great value breaks, guaranteed to keep ALL the family happy!

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tio The award-winning Na ctive galleries, the family. With six intera ole wh the for e enc experi e. From the minute rid SIM 3D um and unique UK’s largest planetari will be treated to you futuristic Rocket Tower, you catch sight of the . fun e ctiv era int and discovery hours of breathtaking ow the rocket foll t jus , UK the of in the heart An all-weather day out M69. signs from the M1 and centre adds lots of are always exciting as the School holiday periods mme. In addition, gra pro ive ans exp its already , Tim Peake, will workshops and talks to aut ron ast first official British of 2015 is the year that the lots events and centre will be producing launch into space so the his mission. information to celebrate

Stay Play Explore Family Fun is a fantastic break in Leicestershire that families of all ages are sure to love.

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Twinlakes Twinlakes Theme Park has endless adventures and fun with family rides, attractions, birds and animals, all set in 100 acres of glorious countryside.

Indoor action-packed play zones will entertain the family if the weather isn’t great but when the sun’s shining, then the immense, unique water Splash Park and Dragon Falls Log Flume are a perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon!

Brought to you by Leicester Shire Promotions, www.goleicestershire.com www.stayplayexplore.co.uk *For larger families requiring additional child tickets, simply add the total number of children in your party to the booking form and your short break cost will be calculated.

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Events for children

Spring steam steaming!

Post office weekend

Half term steaming

4–6 April

Sort mail, visit the activities coach, do the quiz, ride on the mini railway, explore the mail coach or take part in the treasure hunt, there is loads to do.

3–9 April Steaming every day!

23–28 May Thomas returns this year! Subscribe to our newsletter at www.nvr.org.uk We’ll make sure that you are the first to know.

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Young people get their rewards Peterborough Children’s University’s graduation ceremony at the University Centre Peterborough saw 34 young people from schools across the city receive Children’s University certificates.

Ranging from Undergraduate Silver Award (65+ hours) to Undergraduate Silver Degree (365+ hours). The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Peterborough, Councillor David Over, was in attendance.

On that day and for the following week, the Children’s University manager visited five other schools in Peterborough to present youngsters with their Undergraduate Bronze Award (30+ hours). These students stood proudly in their caps and gowns as their success was celebrated amongst their peers. Over 128 young people received Children’s University certificates.

Do you offer high quality learning opportunities for young people? If so and your organisation would like to find out more about becoming a learning destination please visit the national CU website www.childrensuniversity.co.uk or get in touch with the Peterborough Children’s University Manager by emailing: peterboroughcu@btinternet.com or call 01733 864 784.

The Children’s University strongly believes that all children can achieve given the right opportunities. Through its framework and utilising local activities, it aims to offer those opportunities.

Peterborough is now well on its way to realising that aim by working with local providers to offer a range of learning opportunities to young people.

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The aim of the graduation ceremonies is to celebrate the young people’s achievements for the learning they choose to do. It is hoped that this recognition and celebration will increase the self-esteem and confidence of the students and encourage them to continue their learning journey.

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Test yourself with these great puzzles from the ‘Clever Kids’ range from Buster Books. Complete the challenges and see how clever you really are.

We printed the answers on page 30, but don’t take a peek yet!

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BOOK BUNDLES! Had fun and want some more? We have five lucky book bundles to give away, with each winner receiving one of each book. Simply send us your details following the instructions on page 3. For more information about these titles, please visit www.busterbooks.com They are available from all good book shops and priced at £4.99. Closing date 9th April.

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A day in the life of a

Forest for Peterborough Project Officer Forest for Peterborough was launched in 2010 by the charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT). We aim to plant one tree for every person living in the city by 2030: a total of 180,000 trees!

My role is fantastic because I get to create amazing woodland spaces. These areas will flourish in the future and create perfect wildlife habitats for insects, birds and mammals as well as homes for all the amazing types of fungi and plants that will grow within the eco system.

arrangements with landowners.

Then I need to use the right equipment, such as spades, stakes, and tree guards to prevent the trees from being damaged by inquisitive rabbits or deer.

The project gives me the opportunity to work alongside some amazing people from all walks of life. With the planting season running from October to March, I arrange outdoor tree-planting days during this period that your family can come along to as volunteers.

To ensure the woodland flourishes in the future I select the right species of tree for the site, understanding the soil conditions and tree stock (whether to plant bare roots, whips, standards, small, medium or large specimens). Larger trees such as oaks need to be planted around 3-5 metres apart to allow space to grow.

I prepare for working outdoors in winter by wearing warm clothing and waterproofs. Health and safety guidelines are followed by using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Before planting, I do site surveys to check for power lines, gas and water and make appropriate

What’s so exciting about being part of the project is that together we can help build a patchwork of wildlife corridors across the city.

The trees that are planted today will be around for your children’s children to enjoy and walk under – and that’s an amazing thought.

My name’s Simon Belham and I’m a Forest for Peterborough Project Officer.

Get involved with Forest for Peterborough by volunteering your time or making a donation. Visit www.pect.org.uk

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Meet Max - he’s 13 and loves sailing. Max has been going to Grafham v Centre for over 5 years and has become a talented and accomplished sailor.

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Which Olympians have inspired you?

Ben Ainslie & Paul Goodison.

What is Grafham OnBoard?

It’s a brilliant RYA club at Grafham Water Centre! I sail regularly on Tuesday evenings and alternate Saturday s from April to November. I have mad e some really great friends and the inst ructors are awesome! I really enjoy com peting and going to lots of different venu es and competitions – the trips away are a great way to make new friends.

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What do you like about sailing?

I love sailing single-handed and being out in the open water, just me and my boat.

It’s great to be independent and making my own decisions. The thrill of racing and being at the helm with the boat cutting through the water at speed is fantastic!

Best sailing moments?

There have been loads but gaining my RYA Assistant Dinghy Instructor qualification in the summer was great. I am also really proud that I have been selected as the RYA Youth Champion for Eastern Zone in 2015.

Favourite Boat?

I love racing my own Laser 1 but my instructor’s Dart 18 catamaran is really fantastic as well.

What next?

The excitement of the America’s Cup and Oracle Team USA’s victory after coming to from behind was amazing – I would love be a part of a British team competing for the America’s Cup one day.

Grafham Flyers OnBoard Club is an RYAaffiliated club based at Grafham Water Centre in Cambridgeshire. The Club aims to introduce sailing and windsurfing to young people aged 8 -18, so whether you want a relaxing leisure experience or high-adrenaline, high-performance sport, it’s definitely the place to visit. OnBoard will get you out on the water, teach you new skills and let you have great fun too!

To find out about learning to sail with Grafham OnBoard Flyers, take a look at www.grafham-water-centre.co.uk/youth-and-family/activity-clubs/ where you can read more about Max’s sailing achievements and meet some of the other members of the OnBoard Team.

You can also phone 01480 810521 to discover how to get onto the water this spring!

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STEAMING GOOD FUN! Nene Valley Railway is a wonderful heritage railway that offers a family day out. But it is no mere manufactured visitor attraction as the preserved railway uses part of the original London and North Western line from Northamptonshire into the cathedral city of Peterborough, encompassing the stations of Yarwell, Wansford, Ferry Meadows (Nene Park) and Orton Mere.

Simply answer this simple question to enter the competition. Name two famous small TV legends, one that played with dragons and the other a good friend of Thomas?

Enter through the normal instructions on page 3. Closing date is April 10th. Certain terms and conditions apply.

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As you glide across the water for the first time, a smile will creep across your face you won’t be able to remove for the next few hours!

Not only is wakeboarding great exercise it is also exhilarating. Wakeboarding is often described as ‘snowboarding on water’. You are attached to a board with a pair of ‘bindings’ or boots and travel across the water either behind a boat or being pulled by an overhead cable, which is what they have at Hannam’s Wake Hub. Wakeboarding is a new, fun sport that started around 20 years ago when water-skiers decided to try something different. Since then it has grown from strength to strength with wakeboarding facilities popping up all over the world. Although

it started off with wakeboarders riding behind a boat using the ‘wake’ of the boat to perform tricks, over the years cable tow facilities have become more popular due to their greater accessibility and cheaper price, as well as the use of a range of ‘obstacles’ such as ramps .

entertain and inspire. Wakeboarding will hopefully be an event in the 2020 Olympics so there could be some future local Olympians!

Hannam’s Wake Hub has a 100% success rate for teaching complete beginners, ranging from 6 year olds to 60 year olds, making it a sport that can involve the whole family.

You can book a party at Hannam’s Wake Hub for a fun-filled afternoon or you can have lessons to learn tricks that are very similar to snowboarding with ‘kickers’ or ramps on the water that you can use to get air for grabbing the board, spinning and flipping.

They also train some great British wakeboarders so there’s always someone out on the water to

If you enjoy being outside with friends, wakeboarding is a fantastic way to have some fun and learn new skills.

Hannam’s Wake Hub is off the A10 between Ely and Cambridge. For further information, call 01353 649683 or visit www.hannamswakehub.com

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Getting kids into sailing Ask any child why they enjoy sailing, and you’ll find that fun and friendship are pretty much top of the list.

Racing or playing games on the water and in all weathers, plus meeting lots of youngsters the same age, is winning combination. So it’s no surprise that for many sailing becomes not just a hobby, but a lifelong passion.

Sailing also helps youngsters to develop a whole range of life skills, including keeping fit, and building confidence and self-esteem, and resilience and independence.

Parents meanwhile find it’s a chance for them and their children to enjoy their spare time together, and many also see an improvement in school work which coincides with a growing interest in their offspring wanting to spend all their spare time sailing.

Some clubs run specially designed sessions just for kids or have some kind of kids club so it’s worth contacting them to see what they have to offer.

Another option is to get involved with your local OnBoard club.

OnBoard is the RYA’s grass roots programme which introduces sailing and windsurfing to young people aged 8 to 18 through schools, youth groups and RYA training centres.

In the past year more than half a million youngsters have experienced the sport through OB with 50,000 enjoying sailing so much they have remained in the sport.

The basics can be learnt easily in a week or over a number of sessions, How do youngsters get started? it doesn’t take long for youngsters to be able to sail around a triangular You can find your nearest RYA course on their own. To begin with recognised training centre. Here you can sign up to a course and learn it’s about getting to grips with sitting in the right place, steering, changing the basic skills under the watchful direction and setting the sails. eyes of an RYA instructor.

For more information about how to get involved and to find your nearest club visit the RYA website www.rya.org.uk and click on Start Boating or Where’s My Nearest. For more information on the RYA OnBoard programme visit www.rya.org.uk/go/onboard

r a e y c i t Fantas4 Snap!

It’s been a great year for staff and children at Snap!4 kids.

At our Cambridge setting, two of the team graduated with their foundation degrees and, at Hauxton, one of the team has qualified as an early years teacher.

The training and hard work that achieving these qualifications engenders brings a wealth of knowledge and experience into our settings.

Many congratulations to the staff from the all the Snap! team!

As we sense the first hint that winter is finally behind us, the

teams making up the Snap! 4 Kids family of childcare professionals are ‘springing’ into action!

We will plant fresh flowers and vegetables in our Snap! Gardens so the children can share in the magic of watching the flowers grow and the fruit and vegetables ripen ready for cooking and eating.

This spring at our Hauxton setting we will grow a grass maze designed by the children. They can watch this take shape and assist our gardener create paths soon to be explored.

If you would like to know more about how we do things at Snap! 4 Kids, please call 01333 477413 (Cambridge setting) or 01223 870966 (Hauxton) or, for information email info@snap4kids.co.uk or visit www.snap4kids.co.uk

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NEW Learn to swim with the Vivacity Swim Academy Taking children from their first splash to being competent, confident and happy swimmers!

Learning to swim is one of the most important life skills your child can learn and Vivacity offers a fun programme of swimming tuition for children of all ages from babies upwards.

The Vivacity Swim Academy teaches over 3,000 local children to swim every week and is accredited by the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA), the governing body for swimming in the UK. Vivacity delivers the ‘ASA Learn to Swim Pathway’ which offers great coaching, superb facilities and a fun programme of continuous swimming tuition. The Academy focuses on teaching a wide range of water-based-skills in a fun and friendly environment.

Perfect for all ages & abilities The Vivacity Swim Academy caters for everyone, starting with the Foundation Level for beginners and Learn to Swim

stages 1-7 for more advanced swimmers.

All children on Vivacity’s Swim Academy get a FREE assessment where they can be placed in a group that perfectly matches their age and ability. They also get a special swim pack for their level with a colour-coded swim cap and a fun progress passport where children can collect fun stickers, badges, certificates and medals along the way.

For more advanced swimmers the academy offers Aquatic Skills stages 8-10 where expert coaches help support talented children improve their skills to achieve their full swimming potential.

Children and water safety Often parents enrol their children in the swim school to have the peace of mind that their children are safe in and around water - but swimming can also offer children a unique and fun experience that is fantastic for their health and well-being.

Three fabulous facilities The Vivacity Swim Academy is available at the following locations in Peterborough: • Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre in the city centre • Vivacity Premier Fitness in Hampton • Jack Hunt Pool & Gym in Netherton All locations offer great swimming, changing areas and spectator facilities with ample free parking – and the flexible payment options offer monthly direct debit or single sum up front payments.

Vivacity Swim Academy benefits: • Have fun and grow in confidence • Learn a wide range of waterbased skills • Friendly classes of just 10 children • Every child gets their own fun swim pack!

• Collect badges, stickers and medals along the way • With certificates presented at school assembly • FREE fun colour-coded ASA swim caps as your child progresses through each stage

For more information or to enrol your child, call 01733 864000 for your chosen Vivacity Swim Academy centre, email swim.academy@vivacity-peterborough.com

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• Access to our exclusive app with real-time updates on your child’s progress • New flexible payment option including easy monthly direct debits!

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By Kate Chapman

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Spring is finally in the air – and I have to say it’s definitely one of my favourite times of the year.

I can’t wait for the Easter holidays; I must confess I’m a spring and summer person and, as the weather normally is greatly improved, it’s time to start thinking about family days out.

My little ones are three and four now and just love playing out in the fresh air – so trips to the zoo, theme parks, farm parks and any play park with swings and a slide are usually top of their wish list. But there’s one place they love to go more than anywhere else in the world - can you guess? Yep, the beach.

And they’re not the only ones who enjoy feeling the sand between their toes and the smell of the fresh, sea air.

There really is nothing like packing up a picnic, grabbing the buckets and spades and heading off down to the coast for the day. And we’re so lucky where we live, as there are loads of great beaches all within easy driving distance.

In Lincolnshire, we have Skegness and Mablethorpe, while along the north Norfolk coast our favourites are Wells-next-the-Sea and Old Hunstanton - both unspoilt, with golden strips of sands stretching out as far as the eye can see.

Before we’ve even unpacked any of our stuff, the little ones are running about collecting shells and pretty pebbles - as many as their buckets will hold. After a few minutes this usually gives way to the very important job of building sandcastles. We have competitions to see who can build the biggest and the most, although my little man is usually more interested in stamping on his sister’s - much to her annoyance.

Once the castles are complete and the moat is dug, it’s time for a paddle and that in turn involves collecting sea water in their buckets and running up and down the beach to deposit it in the channel they’ve dug. An exercise they’d repeat all day I’m sure!

All that running around soon sees them building up an appetite - so it’s cheese and ham sandwiches, crisps and cucumber sticks all round before the treat of an ice-cream from seller along the front. I don’t know what it is about picnics, but even the most mundane food seems to taste better when eaten outside!

I have very fond memories of visiting the coast with my parents as a child - and nothing’s really changed. My mum has loads of photos of me building sandcastles, paddling and enjoying donkey rides when I was a tot and I think that’s the beauty of the seaside for a great day out.

It’s so simplistic - there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy from games of football, throwing a Frisbee or flying a kite, a coastal walk or a nice picnic followed by a lie down with a good book.

There really is nothing like a day at the beach – and, with all that fresh air, it certainly makes the children sleep well at night! * 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:

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Be an ‘Eggsplorer’ with the National Trust Cadbury teams up with the National Trust to offer families a cracking Easter weekend.

Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire – April 3-6 (10.30-4.15)

Blickling Estate, Norfolk – April 5-6 (10.15-4)

Wimpolena, the Wimpole goose, heard that there were some Cadbury chocolate Eggheads to discover round Wimpole Home Farm. She was in such a hurry to find them that she lost some of her feathers in the gardens. Help her find her feathers to spell out the magic word.

Price: £2 (plus normal admission).

T. 01223 206000 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole

The 55-acre gardens are a natural playground and perfect for kids to run around in this Easter.

It’s Blickling’s 75th birthday this year so there’s an extra special trail organised, with clues that take you around the huge estate, lake and house. Find the clues and finish the day by claiming your Cadbury chocolate Egghead.

Price: £2 (plus normal admission) T. 01263 738030 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling

Belton House, Lincolnshire – April 3-6 (9.30-4)

Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire – April 3-6 (10-4)

Become a Belton explorer on a choice of routes around the perfect English country house and garden this Easter. Keep your eyes peeled and go on the hunt for the springtime clues to claim your Cadbury chocolate Egghead prize.

Price: £2 (plus normal admission) T: 01476 566116 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house

This Easter, come and ‘eggsplore’ the giant treehouse and historic watermill of Anglesey Abbey on a Cadbury Easter Egg Trail. Find the clues and complete the puzzle to claim your Cadbury chocolate Egghead.

Price: £2 (plus normal admission) T. 01223 810080 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/angleseyabbey

Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire – April 3-6 (10.15-4) Explore the old Fen, as you follow our Easter Egg Trail around the Boardwalk. As the birds get ready for their own nest-building and egg-laying, follow the clues to claim your very own Cadbury chocolate Egghead.

Price: £2 (plus normal admission) T. 01353 720274 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wickenfen Sheringham Park, Norfolk – April 3-6 (10-4.15) Discover a woodland garden with miles of stunning coastal views. Tread amongst the early flowering rhododendrons and camellias and search for the hidden clues. Follow the rhymes to learn more about the wildlife and plants before returning to the visitor centre to collect your Cadbury chocolate Egghead prize.

Price: £2.30 (plus normal admission).

T. 01263 820550 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheringham-park/

COMPETITION Term Times has two sets of 4 tickets up for grabs. Simply send us your details to enter through the instructions on page 3. Closing date is 10th April.

Competition Terms and Conditions: Each set contains 4 Single Admission Passes: Each National Trust Single admission pass admits one adult or child for a single use at one of hundreds of participating National Trust places in England, Wales and Northern Ireland – see pass for exclusions and full terms and conditions of use. Passes must be used by 30 June 2015. Not valid on Bank Holidays or Bank Holiday weekends.

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SPY XPERIENCE: Special mission includes challenges such as navigation, gadget making, code breaking and spy hunts.

30 Mar Stamford Welland Academy / 31 Mar Bushfield Leisure Centre 8 Apr Werrington Leisure Centre / 9 Apr Brooke Hill Academy, Oakham

DETECTIVE XPERIENCE: Try your hand at fingerprinting, tracking suspects, reconstructing a crime scene and much more!

1 Apr Bushfield Leisure Centre / 2 Apr Stamford Welland Academy 9 Apr Werrington Leisure Centre / 10 Apr Brooke Hill Academy, Oakham

ADVENTURE XPERIENCE: We’ll teach you basic bush-craft skills, such as shelter building, tracking and making simple tools.

31 Mar Stamford Welland Academy / 2 Apr Bushfield Leisure Centre 8 Apr Brooke Hill Academy, Oakham / 10 Apr Werrington Leisure Centre

DANCE XPERIENCE: Learn some cool dance moves. No dance experience needed.

If you like to dance, you’ll love this day!

30 Mar Bushfield Leisure Centre / 1 Apr Stamford Welland Academy 7 Apr Werrington Leisure Centre

FUTSAL XPERIENCE: Have fun and learn to play like Messi, Ronaldo and other top players do.

30 Mar Bushfield Leisure Centre / 7 Apr Werrington Leisure Centre

SPORT XPERIENCE: This is great for any sports-mad child but also ideal as an introduction.

1 Apr Stamford Welland Academy

E: sara.strid-coughlan@sports-xtra.com

For ages 5-11 years / 9.30am - 4pm

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The Family Gathering!

There are lots of places to take the children for a meal – here are five suggestions Frankie & Benny’s - Peterborough

The Highwayman - Eaton Socon

This is a kids’ paradise with two delicious menus for children up to the age of 11, starting from just £4.25 for a main course, a dessert and refillable soft drink. All the children’s’ meals come with a free, optional side of vegetables, side salad or Heinz baked beans. There is a fun activity pack with games and puzzles for every child. And free apples too!

The Brewers Fayre Highwayman is located just off the A1, not far from Huntingdon and so handy when returning from a family trip from London or Duxford Imperial War Museum. Ideal for a great value pub meal.

Then there’s a special £7.75 (main course, dessert and soft drink) menu for younger diners with larger appetites. Babies are more than welcome and organic baby food like chicken casserole and ‘spag bol’ are available.

And with a blend of ice cream and cream whipped up with your favourite flavour, the milk shakes take a lot of beating. www.frankieandbennys.com T. 01733 890225 Boongate Retail Park, Peterborough PE1 5SX

While the adults can have two main dishes for £10, hungry youngsters can have up to three courses for just £4.99. They will love their free Beano activity comic featuring Dennis the Menace and they can visit (£2 a child) the Fun Factory, a supervised play area. For babies, they can warm a bottle of milk or heat sealed baby food. www.brewersfayre.co.uk T. 01480 408540 Colmworth Business Park, Eaton Socon, St Neots PE19 8YP

Iron Horse Ranch House - Market Deeping

Giraffe - Cambridge Open from 9am through to 10 pm Monday to Saturday (9-9 Sundays), children can enjoy the kids meal deal all day every day. For £5.65, juniors can have a main meal from the menu and a selected drink. Irish-reared beef or chicken burgers in a bun with jacket potato wedges go down a treat! Children’s desserts start from £1.55 but who can resist a chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream for £2.60? Giraffe is on two floors behind H&M and has views over the park. www.giraffe.net T. 01223 300707 Christ’s Lane, Cambridge CB1 1NP

American posters, checked tablecloths and a menu of burgers, big breakfasts, milkshakes and coffees plus a lot more, a chunk of the United States has hit south Lincolnshire. With the pictures and the posters adorning the walls, you step into an example of a Stateside diner with an atmosphere of classic American biking. It’s fun, friendly and great for families. Always popular are the all-day breakfasts, almost certain to satisfy the largest of appetities. Food is freshly cooked and prices are very reasonable. Don’t miss the luxurious milk shakes. www.ironhorseranchhouse.co.uk T. 01778 346952 2 High Street, Market Deeping PE6 8EB

Ramblewood Inn - Peterborough

Worried about your child?

Are you and/or your children struggling with emotional issues or having difficulty communicating what is really going on?

As a counsellor, psychologist and play therapist, I can provide the space and time to explore these issues through Play Therapy or more general counselling.

I can help to resolve the issues that are causing so much heartache.

Mums and dads - how about a freshly-prepared slow-roasted joint with unlimited vegetables for just £5? Make the most of this special price every day except Sunday until 26th April. Kids can enjoy it too although there is also a mouth-watering selection for them on the children’s menu.

This traditional village inn, two miles from Peterborough city centre and close to the popular Nene Park and Ferry Meadows, offers traditional food and bar snacks served daily from noon to 10pm (Sundays 9pm). Families love the modern dining area, set over two levels and looking out across the gardens. Watch out for special discount vouchers on their website. www.traditionalinns.co.uk T. 01733 391111 Orton Longueville, Peterborough PE2 7DN

For many years, I have been helping children and adults after bereavement, separation or the trauma of bullying or abuse etc.

Call me now to see how I can help. I can fit therapy around your busy schedules.

Bring back harmony to your life again.

Paula Cash BA(Psych) Specialist Child/Adolescent and General Adult Counsellor T. 01733 808495 T. 07802 401010 enquiries@paulacashcounselling.com www.paulacashcounselling.com

The Ramblewood Inn - Peterborough

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Linking Spalding Town Centre and Springfields Shopping Outlet & Festival Gardens. Boats depart from both locations.

Mon to Sat: 10am - 5pm Sundays & Bank Holidays: 11am - 5pm Enquire about our Narrowboat and Self Drive Hire Boats

The only fun way to go shopping or a great trip in its own right!

Pilot experience for younger passengers

A unique way to see the town and wildlife

35 minute trip along the river with our knowledgeable pilots

Single, return & family tickets can be purchased from the Water Taxi, South Holland Centre and Springfields Shopping Complex.

T: 01406 380532 / 07970 832131

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Fairytale up for grabs! Birthdays!

A host of everyone’s favourite childhood characters come together with hilarious results in Fairytale: Story of the Seven Dwarves.

Win a DVD!

Happy 9th Birthday Grace Wool

When Bobo, the youngest of the infamous seven dwarves, accidentally pricks Sleeping Beauty with a needle which sends the kingdom into a century-long slumber, he and the other six dwarves must embark on the adventure of a lifetime – to find her one true love and undo the Snow Queen’s wicked spell!

13th March

Love Shrek? Then you’ll be Enchanted by Fairytale: Story of the Seven Dwarves - the mother of all family films!

Happy 6th Birthday Noah Wool

A hilarious mash-up of everyone’s favourite fairy tales and a story for young and old alike, this adventure has everything from tap-dancing dragons to brave little dwarves, a romance between Sleeping Beauty and Jack (of ‘the Beanstalk’ fame), non-stop gags and toe tapping songs.

12th March Lots of Love from Mummy, Daddy & Joe the Cat xxx

Happy 9th Birthday Alex

Fairytale: Story of the Seven Dwarves arrives on DVD from 16th March, courtesy of Signature Entertainment.

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For a chance to win 1 of 5 DVD copies we have to give away, simply answer the following question: What does Snow White take a bite from, to fall under the wicked spell? Please follow entry instructions on page 3. Closing date is 9th April.

Lots of Love Dad, Mum, Holly and Harry xxx

Puffin Book Review Looking Glass Girl by Cathy Cassidy, Hard-back, £12.99. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was Cathy Cassidy’s favourite childhood book. Her uniquely modern retelling of the story coincides with the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s original.

Alice nearly didn’t go to the sleepover. Why would Savvy, queen of the school, invite someone like her? Now Alice is lying unconscious in a hospital bed. Lost in a wonderland of dreams and half-formed memories, she’s surrounded by voices – the doctor, her worried friends and Luke, whose kisses the night of the fall took her by surprise. Can Alice ever find her way back from Wonderland?

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by Chris Bradford. Paperback, £6-99 In Africa, only the strong survive. Teenage martial arts expert Connor Reeves has to protect a foreign ambassador’s family on safari. Considered the perfect assignment, the holiday turns to hell when their convoy is ambushed by gunmen. Fleeing through the Bush, Connor and his assigned family become the prey in a shoot-to-kill hunt across the African plains. But Connor realises the gunmen are the least of their problems. For no amount of bodyguard training can prepare him for the wilds of Africa and one prowling, hungry leopard.

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There is always something to do at Grafham Water Centre!

Family Sundays

19 July, 2, 16, 23 August 2015

Discovery Club 9.30am-5.00pm

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

Family Sundays are designed for young people aged 8 and over - if your children are under eight, please let us know when booking. £20 per person (booking essential)

multi-activity holiday clubs family days parties clubs & courses

30 March-2 April, 7-10 April, 26-29 May, 23-24 July, 3-7 August , 17-21 August & 24-28 August 2015 8.30am - 5.30pm

Our multi-activity Discovery Club is for young people aged 8-11 during the school holidays. A new programme for over 12’s launching soon! £36 per day (packed lunch provided)

Open Day

Monday 4 May 2015 Activities £3 per session (No need to book)

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