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Welcome . . .

Welcome to the Easter edition of Term Times magazine. Since becoming a Mum, I have become increasingly fond of this season as, to me, it feels like we are definitely able to get out and about more. It always seems like the right time to get the bikes and scooters from the shed to spend longer outside. Obviously, by writing this, I may have just sentenced us all to the wettest Easter on record - but I’m prepared to take the risk!

Both of my two are definitely ready to get back into the garden and it hasn’t been unheard of for us to plan an Easter barbeque or picnic… although I must admit sometimes they are consumed in the kitchen or car respectively. Easter is synonymous with the re-awakening of the good old British spirit of undented optimism when it comes to our outdoor adventures. With that in mind, this issue’s competitions are entirely tailored to get the most reluctant of our readers into the fresh air!

We have a great trip for a whole school class to visit Hamerton Zoo to witness the new tigers first-hand; there is a family ticket to Grafham Water up for grabs; a Rutland cycling voucher for a family cycle ride; and tickets to the Countryside Lincs event. No need to be stuck for things to do - from Truckfest to Shakespeare at Tolethorpe, we have it covered.

On an exciting note for us all here in Term Times house, we are delighted to announce the launch of the first Term Times Education Awards, in partnership with Mana Education. As we work so closely with our fabulous primary schools, we wanted you to have the opportunity to praise your teachers and support staff for the wonderful work they do. Information on how to make nominations is on pages 12 and 13. We can’t wait to hear about the brilliant and inspiring work being done in the local area for our children.

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NEWS Moor Farm’s lambs are coming!

Nene Outdoors re-opens under new management Following a temporary closure at the end of 2015, the Nene Outdoors Watersports and Activity Centre reopened at the beginning of March under the management of Nene Park Trust.

Situated on Gunwade Lake in Ferry Meadows next to the Lakeside Kitchen & Bar and the Rutland Cycling Hire Shop, the watersports currently on offer at Nene Outdoors include: • Sailing • Windsurfing • Kayaking • Canoeing • Raft building • Pedalo football • Paddle boarding In taking over management of the centre, the Trust hopes to build on the core watersports offered and link this with its existing outdoor education, forest schools and events and activities programme.

Anna Thompson, Outdoor Education and Activities Manager at Nene Park Trust commented: “We are really excited about the opportunity to develop Nene Outdoors as a hub for outdoor activities in the region. The centre is already a great place to enjoy watersports and as we look to the future we aim to develop a great range of land based activities to add to our offering.”

To celebrate the reopening of the centre, Nene Outdoors will be holding a Family Fun Day on Sunday 22 May. There will be a range of activities on offer for you to take part in, with plenty of instructors on hand to help you – so why not come along and try out something new! www.neneoutdoors.co.uk

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The ewes at Moor Farm, Decoy Road, Newborough, near Peterborough, have been scanned and the results are very promising for this year’s crop of lambs with 17 singles, 71 sets of twins and 19 sets of triplets expected.

Lambing should therefore start on 24 March, just in time for the Farm’s lambing open day on Easter Saturday.

There will be a few new-born calves too as there are some late calvers. Moor Farm’s new Blonde d’Aquitaine bull, Eagle, has produced some fabulous calves this year. Come and see what you think! Ronnie and Rita, the Barn Owl couple, may well be on view on the CCTV cameras in the shop as they get ready to lay their eggs for the new season.

For the second time, you are invited to the farm on Easter Saturday, 26 March, between 2 and 4 pm, to see for yourself what life is like in the maternity ward of a sheep farm in Peterborough.

All the proceeds from the day are going towards buying new doors for St Bartholomew’s Church in Newborough to try to keep out the draught! Your £5 family ticket will include tea and hot cross buns after your guided visit to the lambing pens.

Wear wellies and protective clothing although there are some you can borrow. There may be an opportunity to sit on a tractor too.

To book a place, contact Moor Farm on 01733 810 229 www.moorfarmshop.com

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Easter invite to Peterborough Cathedral Families with children of all ages are invited to drop in to Peterborough Cathedral during the Easter holidays to discover the Easter story and have fun making some colourful crafts to take home.

The trail and craft activities will be offered between 11.30am and 3.00pm on Monday 4, Tuesday 5, Thursday 7 and Friday 8 April.

There will be a route around the Cathedral with various stopping points, including the Cloisters, where there will be prompts for something to look at or think about to help understand the Easter story. There will also be something to collect so that you can make your own wristband or necklace to take away.

The trail will end in the beautiful New Building where there will be lots of colourful Easter-related things to make, including a mini stained glass window, an Easter garden and a decorated Easter-egg candle.

Alex Carton, Schools and Families Officer at the Cathedral, said: 'This is a great opportunity for families to explore the Cathedral and the Easter story during the holidays.'

The trail is free of charge and the crafts in the New Building are £3 per person.

For more information call 01733 355307 or E:hla@peterborough-cathedral.org.uk

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There is nothing better than a day out cycling with your family, exploring the countryside and enjoying the fresh air

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ith warmer days on the way, nothing could be easier than hiring bikes from Rutland Cycling at one of their stunning locations: Rutland Water, Grafham Water, Fineshade Wood, Ferry Meadows at Peterborough or Cambridge.

Cycling is a great way to spend a family day out, enjoying trafficfree cycle routes, taking in the stunning scenery and stopping for a picnic en-route. To keep your children entertained while they pedal, pick up a free activity sheet at Rutland Water or purchase the popular Stick Man Activity Pack at Fineshade Wood, which includes a copy of the Stick Man book. At Rutland Water, enjoy the sandy beach, mini golf and Bugtopia zoo – and, if you still have energy left after cycling around the lake head over to the Rockblok to have a go

at abseiling or test your agility and balance on the high ropes.

Family-run Rutland Cycling has been hiring bikes since 1981 - in fact, the company has hired over one million cycles over the years, so you know you are in safe hands.

Rutland offers the widest choice of hire bikes in Europe: their range includes adult mountain bikes, comfy cruiser bikes, tandems, electric bikes, children’s bikes, tag-a-longs and buggies - all current season models and all replaced every year. They’ll also rent you all the extras, including helmets, child seats, comfy saddle covers and even GoPro HD cameras to record those precious moments. New for this year is the Rutland Picnic, including food, drink, basket and blanket - or upgrade to a Deluxe Picnic, including a bottle of fizz, for the ultimate indulgence!

It’s simple and easy to book ahead: online at www.rutlandcycling.com, by phone on 0330 555 0080 or at the store. Cycle hire prices start from £14.99 for adults and £7.99 for kids (or a special rate of £8.99/£4.99 at Fineshade and Ferry Meadows).

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EASTER EGG HUNTS & TRAILS

Get out an d about an d enjoy this Easter holiday wit h the family. He re's our se lection of eggcelle nt activitie s in and around the local area

Burghley House Garden of Surprises Stamford PE9 3JY

Ferry Meadows Country Park Peterborough PE2 5UU

Wimpole Estate Arrington, Royston SG8 0BW

Anglesey Abbey Lode, Cambridge CB25 9EJ

Easter Sunday, 27 March - 11am to 5pm

Good Friday, 25 March and Easter Monday, 28 March - 10.30am to 12 noon and 1.30pm to 3pm

Good Friday, 25 March to Friday, 8 April 10.30am to 5pm

Good Friday, 25 March to Easter Monday, 28 March - 11am to 3.30pm

Find Wimpolena the Wimpole goose's goslings in the pleasure grounds, spell the magic word and claim your Cadbury chocolate prize.

The Easter Bunny has hidden his Cadbury's treats around Anglesey Abbey and it's up to you to find them by following his clues.

Cost: Admission plus £2 Call 01223 206000

Cost: Admission plus £2.50 Call 01223 810080

Wicken Fen Nature Reserve Ely CB7 5XP

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Houghton, near Huntingdon PE28 2AZ

Follow the treasure hunt and solve the riddle to claim a full-size chocolate egg from the Easter Bunny. Grown-ups can also test their Easter knowledge with the chance to win a family Season Card. All entries will be entered in a prize draw for a giant chocolate bunny.

Cost: Free with a House and Gardens or Gardens only ticket, Friends of Burghley and Garden of Surprises Season Card holders. www.burghley.co.uk

An egg hunt with a difference...use GPS technology to look for eggs hidden around Ferry Meadows and claim your prize at the end. Includes walking on uneven ground and/or crossing stiles.

Cost: £5, booking essential Call 01733 234193

Good Friday, 25 March to Easter Monday, 28 March - 10.30am to 4pm Follow the Easter trail and claim your Cadbury Easter egg prize.

Barnwell Country Park Oundle PE8 5PB Good Friday, 25 March to Easter Monday, 28 March.

Starting from the visitor centre, search for Easter eggs...and the special Golden Egg. Cost: Free www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/parks Belton House Grantham NG32 2LS Good Friday, 25 March to Easter Monday, 28 March - 9.30am to 4.30pm Collect a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt trail sheet and explore Belton for clues to earn your chocolate prize. There's a special trail for really little explorers. Free Easter craft activities in the Discovery Centre and garden games.

Cost: Admission fee plus £2 Call 01476 566116

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SACREWELL Sacrewell Thornhaugh PE8 6HJ Good Friday, 25 March to Easter Monday, 27 March - 9.30am to 5pm New for this year, the Big Bunny Hunt will be on foot across the entire site, ending at the bunny’s burrow where successful adventurers can collect their delicious prize. There will also be tractor rides around the farm.

Cost: Admission fee plus £3 per child www.sacrewell.org.uk

Good Friday, 25 March and Saturday, 26 March - 11am to 4.30pm

Cost: Admission plus £2.50 Call 01353 720274

The popular Houghton Mill Easter egg trail returns. Solve the clues and claim your chocolate egg.

Rockingham Castle Market Harborough LE16 8TH

Cost: Admission plus £2.50 Call 01480 301494

Easter Sunday, 27 March and Easter Monday, 28 March - 11am to close

Rutland Water Park Sykes Lane Visitor Centre, Empingham LE15 8BL

Children can take part in the Easter Egg hunt - tokens in exchange for eggs throughout the day. There will also be a children’s garden search and family quiz.

Cost: Event only, adult £11, child (5-16) £6.50, under 5s free. Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £28.50 www.rockinghamcastle.com Grafham Water Park Visitor Centre, Marlow Car Park, Grafham, Huntingdon PE28 0BH Good Friday, 25 March to Easter Monday, 28 March - 10am to 4pm Solve the Easter clues as you walk around the park and receive a chocolate egg (while stocks last).

Cost: Free, including entry into prize draw.

Normal car parking charges apply. anglianwater.co.uk/leisure/events/

Good Friday, 25 March to Easter Monday, 28 March - 10am to 4pm Enjoy a round of 12-hole mini golf on this family-friendly course and track down the clues for a chance to win Easter chocolate. Every player will receive a tasty treat (while stocks last).

Cost: Individual £3, family £10 anglianwater.co.uk/leisure/events/

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>> continued from previous page Giant Duck Trail Head to Welney Wetland Centre this Easter weekend and keep an eye out for the giant ducks.

HOUGHTON MILL

Look round the site, near Wisbech, for the bumper birds, collect all the clues and win a chocolate treat and badge.

There will also be Easter crafts and pond dipping or follow the trails in search of insects with an explorer backpack.

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Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows Houghton, near Huntingdon PE28 2AZ

Santa Pod Raceway Festival of Power Podington NN29 7XA

Ferry Meadows Country Park Peterborough PE2 5UU

Good Friday, 25 March to Easter Sunday, 27 March

Friday, 8 April - 10am to 1pm

Easter weekend extravaganza including jet car shootout, monster trucks, 300mph top fuel dragsters, family circus, European nitro funny car series, national drag racing and stunt drivers.

Meet at the Discovery Den to make a selection of crafts and home-made items from different materials to take home for yourself or give as a gift.

Cost: See website for ticket details, under 16's free

Church Farm Stow Bardolph, Downham Market PE34 3HT

Call 01234 782828 www.santapod.com

Good Friday, 25 March to Sunday, 10 April - 10am to 5pm

Upstairs Art Room Stamford Arts Centre PE9 2DL

Lots of fun activities including the chance to bottle feed orphaned lambs, hold fluffy chicks and take part in Easter quizzes and Easter Egg hunt.

Tuesday, 29 March - 10am to 12 noon and 1pm to 3pm Create 3D Easter/spring pictures with paper, card, pens, crayons, feathers and sequins, using techniques for pop-up cards. Run by Liz Garton, there is a maximum of 20 places per session.

Suitable for seven to 12 years olds.

Cost: £7 www.stamfordartscentre.com Skylark Garden Centre, Wimblington, March PE14 0PE Good Friday, 25 March to Sunday, 10 April - 10am - 4pm Feed the lambs, see the chicks, take part in the Grand Easter Egg Hunt, plus all the usual farmyard activities and new jumping pillow.

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Join the Ranger in the visitor centre for an Easter-themed craft session.

Cost: £2 per child www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/parks Snettisham Park King's Lynn PE31 7NG Daily - 10am to 5pm.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, there's a host of activities at this working farm and deer safari park. Bottle feed the orphan lambs, visit the friendly farm animals, walk the trails and enjoy a 45-minute deer safari to meet the magnificent red deer herd.

Belton House Grantham NG32 2LS

Cost: Farm only - adult £6, child £5, family (2 adults and 2 children) £18. Farm and safari, adult £8, child £6, family £26 www.snettishampark.co.uk

Good Friday, 25 March to Friday, 15 April - 11am to 3pm

Cost: Admission plus small charge for certain activities Call 01476 566116

Cost: Included in admission fee Call 01480 301494

Thursday, 31 March and Thursday, 7 April - 1pm to 3pm

Cost: Adult £7.50, child (3-16) £6.90, under 2 free, family ticket (2 adults and 2 children/one adult and 3 children £26.80 www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

Enjoy a variety of different family activities every day including a trail around the gardens, arts and crafts or exploring for birds and bugs.

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Barnwell Country Park Oundle PE8 5PB

Cost: £3, booking essential Call 01733 234193

WICKEN FEN

Cost: Adult £7, child £5, under 3s free, family £22. www.skylark-events.co.uk

The trail is being held from Good Friday, 25 March until Sunday, 10 April from 9.30am to 5pm each day.

Join Linda to bake and decorate your own delicious Easter cookie to take home - if you can wait that long to eat it.

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Tuesday, 5 April - 1pm to 4.15pm

And everything is included in the admission price of (with Gift Aid) adult £8.20, child (4-16) £4, family (2 adults and 2 children) £21.95. Children under four years old are free.

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If you love donkeys, visit Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s Aylsham and Caldecott centres where they’ll be celebrating these long-eared lovelies.

Ever wondered why donkeys love ginger biscuits or why they need a best buddy?

Your donkey questions will be answered on Redwings’ special donkey tours and demonstrations.

You’ll also meet donkeys nose-to-nose before testing your knowledge with fun activities and quiz trails.

The Norfolk centres are open on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free. www.redwings.org.uk Countryside Lincs Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA Sunday, 10 April - 10am to 4pm A fun-filled and interactive family event about food, farming and the countryside.

There will be falconry displays, farmyard animals, how to make sausages, bread and cheese, creative activities, rides on a tractor and trailer and an Easter egg hunt.

Cost: In advance, adult £6, child (5-16) £3.50, family (2 adults and 2 children) £16 www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk The Exotic Pet Refuge Open Day Deeping St James PE6 8RH

Peterborough Cathedral PE1 1XS

Wicken Fen Nature Reserve Ely CB7 5XP

Monday, 4 April to Friday, 8 April 11.30am to 3pm

Wednesday, 6 April - 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm

Follow the route through the cathedral to discover the Easter story and collect items to make your own wristband or necklace to take home. The trail ends in the New Building where there will be Easter-related crafts to make including a painted stained glass window, miniature garden and decorated egg candle.

Nature and springtime-inspired arts and crafts sessions using a range of materials to create masterpieces for Wicken Fen and to take home. Suitable for age three to 10 years.

The refuge is holding the first of its six open days this year. As well as the registered charity's 300 animals to see, there will be children's entertainment, tombola and refreshments.

Cost: Trail and wristband or necklace free, additional crafts £3 per person. www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk

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Cost: £5.25, booking essential Call 01353 720274 Tortoise and the Hare Key Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1EF Saturday, 2 April - 2pm, 4pm and 6pm Northern Ballet bring this much-loved Aesop’s fable to life. The child-friendly ballet lasts approximately 40 minutes.

Cost: Adult £10, child £7.50, family £32 www.vivacity-peterborough.com

Easter Sunday, 27 March - 10am to 5pm

Cost: Adult £6, child £3 www.exoticpetrefuge.org.uk On the Move with Growing Greener - Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough PE1 1NT Saturday, 12 March - all day Celebrating Queensgate's environmental management successes, the day's star attractions will be a pedal-powered jukebox and smoothie-making with Outspoken Cycles.

Cost: Free www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk

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We work within local communities to encourage all children, but particularly those who need it most, to participate in a range of challenging and fun learning activities, delivered by accredited learning partners called learning destinations: museums, sports venues, universities, community partners, after school clubs and many more.

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Children’s University is a way to build the curriculum ‘from the inside out’, celebrating achievement and effort wherever they happen beyond the school day.

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Across the UK, Children’s University operates with 90 centres, stretching from Aberdeen to Cornwall. Each local centre enables member schools to offer our programme to all children who want to take part, as well as targeting those who would benefit most. Children’s University aims to raise aspirations, build resilience and, above all, encourage curiosity and a love of learning.

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Term Times is proud to announce the launch of our first-ever Education Awards

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We want to recognise and reward the fantastic staff and pupils in primary schools across our readership area.

Run in partnership with education recruitment specialists Mana Education, Term Times Education Awards will turn the spotlight on inspirational teachers and teaching assistants, dedicated school office staff and community-spirited pupils.

Nominations are welcome from parents, governors, co-workers and pupils, with parental permission.

A panel of judges from Term Times and Mana Education will decide the winner in each category.

The winners will each receive a special trophy marking their achievement. The top teacher will also receive £100 of High Street vouchers, the TA a £100 spa voucher, office team £100 of food vouchers and primary school £300 worth of equipment including books and sporting equipment.

The Term Times Education Awards are designed to salute those who are dedicated to making a real difference to our children's development in primary schools and the inspiring pupils who are doing their part to improve their local community.

Steven Beacham, Term Times

If you want to celebrate the work and enthusiasm of both adults and children going that extra mile at your primary school, then please nominate them for one of our prestigious awards.

There are four categories:

Best Classroom Teacher Award will recognise the outstanding work of an exceptional primary school teacher who is passionate about their job and inspires pupils to achieve their full potential.

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Best Teaching Assistant Award will applaud the talents of a TA whose encouragement and kindness supports children in reaching new heights.

Best Office Team Award will honour the administrative staff who work behind the scenes to make their school run like clockwork.

Best Community Primary School Award will celebrate the sterling work undertaken by a school project to improve the local community and encourages pupils to grow into socially-conscious young people.

How to Vote Nominations can be made via the dedicated awards page on our website www.termtimes.ltd.uk, by post to 70 Rutland Road, Stamford PE9 1UW or via e-mail to steven@termtimes.ltd.uk For postal and e-mail entries please ensure you tell us which category you are voting for, the name of the individual/primary school/ and no more than 250 words about why they should win an award. You can submit one nomination for each category.

The deadline for entries is noon on Friday, 22 July 2016.

Exotic Pet Refuge 2016 Open Days

27th March, 15th May and 12th June.

Visit our refuge of exotic animals and native wildlife for a great family day out. Enjoy our collection of over 300 animals, and help us to continue our work.

Children’s entertainment and refreshments available.

Open days run from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Entry costs just £6 for adults and £3 for children.

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NEW for 2016: School v isits and birth day parties.

At Mana Education, they strive for excellence - and they extend their services to both schools and education staff alike

Start your journey Their experienced education specialists cover Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Peterborough and Rutland supplying over 150 teachers into Primary and Secondary schools.

They care about the education and success of pupils and understand what makes the difference between a supply teacher and a great supply teacher. Students need longevity and familiarity when it comes to ad-hoc teachers covering for their main teacher; it is less disruptive and with it brings continuity and an understanding of the pupil’s individual needs. They deserve more than just another teacher and so Mana always provides schools with teachers pupils are familiar with and have the right skillset for the school and classes.

Mana are strong believers that creating happy teachers

helps creates a vibrant and happy educational environment for future generations.

With this in mind, Mana Education are excited to be joining forces with Term Times Magazine to create our annual Education Awards to recognise the hard work and dedication shown by Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Office Staff.

Pupils, Parents and fellow Teachers get to vote and have their say in who they think are worthy winners of the various awards.

'Teachers are not only our next generation’s lifeline but ours as well, making them our number one priority. Mana spends a lot of time with teachers to find out what they enjoy about teaching so that our Education Specialists can match them to the right school.'

Interested in teaching with Mana Education? Then start your journey, by contacting us today!

Thank you for finding me my role and giving me faith in myself and my career.

I have been very impressed with the professionalism shown by Mana Education.

Mana listened to the profile we were seeking, and the teacher they recommended for our one-year contract matched our requirements completely.

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Primary School Teacher Northampton

Mana Education provides a very professional service that is second to none. Andrea Philpott is extremely dedicated and will always ‘go the extra mile’ to be helpful. We have built up a great relationship with her over the years and she will always provide the high quality supply cover we expect.

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For an informal chat phone 0800 0255 144 or email: info@manaeducation.co.uk or visit www.manaeducation.co.uk

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Take a trip to the zoo!

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ust 20 minutes from Huntingdon, Peterborough and Oundle, Hamerton Zoo Park at Sawtry is home to a unique collection of more than 100 different species including rare and endangered animals.

Open every day (except for Christmas & Boxing Day) from 10am to 4pm in winter and 5.30pm in summer, the zoo is set in approximately 20 acres of safe, clean, open parkland and has plenty to offer for a family day out or a group booking. Children (3-12): £7.95, adults: £11.95.

Make your experience at Hamerton more memorable by booking one of their educational sessions in the

‘Explorers Cabin’. These talks include looking at their collection of specimens and handling some of the smaller animals such as snakes, giant millipedes and pygmy hedgehogs. The aim for the sessions is to be as hands on as possible. The zoo can take up to 30 pupils per workshop and sessions last for about 30-35 minutes. Multiple sessions are run for larger groups.

With their renewable energy facilities, the Zoo can offer tours and talks about the wind turbines and solar panels. Visits can be tailored to a particular group’s requirements with liaison between class teachers and Hamerton’s Education Officer.

For more information, visit www.HamertonZooPark.com or call 01832 29336

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Terms & conditions: The school is responsible for arranging transport to the Zoo and also the safety and

welfare of all participants while on the trip. Up to 30 school children and 5 teachers/parents can gain entry within the prize. The prize is valid until the 27 May, 2016 – date to be agreed and booked with the Zoo.

Shakespeare in the great outdoors!

A summer evening at the Rutland Open Air Theatre to see a production by the members of the Stamford Shakespeare Company is a magical experience. Join more than 34,000 people who attend the annual Stamford Shakespeare season in the delightful grounds of Tolethorpe Hall.

The fabulous garden overlooking classic English parkland is the perfect setting for the Rutland Open Air Theatre, just a few minutes off the A1 near Stamford.

Throughout the summer, the Stamford Shakespeare Company will be offering two Shakespeare plays: Macbeth Macbeth's descent from popular and successful war hero to deranged tyrant has all the ingredients demanded by audiences - foul murder, witchcraft, misguided ambition, madness, justice and retribution.

After prophecies given to him by three witches, Macbeth sees the first come true.

Goaded by his wife, Macbeth's unbridled desire to be King leads him to murder the saintly King Duncan. Once enthroned, O ER T

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he discovers he has to commit ever more murderous deeds to keep himself in power.

The Tempest Tolethorpe's beautiful gladed stage is the perfect setting for what was possibly Shakespeare's last play and gives us a dramatist at the height of his creative and poetic power- a magical mystical tale of a remote island, of shipwrecks and lost kingdom, of spirits and monsters, of true love and revenge, of conspirators and clowns.

For something different, the third production for 2016 at the Open Air Theatre is: The Wind in the Willows This stage adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic novel captures vividly the idyllic world of the river bank and the distant wild wood where wily weasels lie in wait.

Nautical Ratty, modest Mole and wise old Badger are determined to save the irrepressible Mr Toad from his relentless passion for fast motor cars. A timeless, enchanting story set in Edwardian England.

FOR BOOKING INFORMATION

visit www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk

COMPETITION

To win a voucher for two seats to see any one of the three plays (Mon/Thursday) just answer the following question. In The Wind in the Willows, what is there 'absolutely nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in?' Term Times has three vouchers to give away. Closing date 12 April and enter via instructions on page 3.

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The school has celebrated a 100% pass rate at A-level for the past two years and the vast majority of pupils obtained a place at their first choice university.

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENTS Wisbech Grammar School is holding a Sixth Form Open Evening for 2016 and 2017 entry from 6-8pm on

Wednesday 16 March Wisbech Grammar School, founded in 1379, is an Independent HMC Coeducational Day School for pupils aged 4-18 located on a 34 acre site on the historic North Brink in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The School’s Sixth Form epitomises all of the unique strengths of education at Wisbech Grammar School: academic excellence at its heart in tandem with a wide range of extra-curricular activities for a truly all-round education.

An all-round education that inspires…

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he Sixth Form encourages pupils to take on roles of responsibility and leadership, experience increased independence and contribute to the wider community. This unique combination equips them with the knowledge and experience needed to achieve success as they enter Higher Education.

Sixth Form pupils are based in the Hazel Centre, a dedicated Sixth Form facility, which provides pupils with the space and facilities needed for study, recreation and social events.

With more independence, guidance is provided to ensure pupils are successful in their studies. In addition to Personal Development, General and Life Studies lessons, visiting speakers and trips are regularly arranged to enrich the curriculum offered.

Uniquely, Wisbech Grammar School uses vertical tutor groups and the mixture of Lower and Upper Sixth pupils allows each member of the group to learn from the experiences of their peers. Form Tutors offer daily support whilst working closely with

pupils to complete successful UCAS applications.

Pupils in the Sixth Form are given the opportunity to supplement their studies with the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This is much valued by universities due to its emphasis on independent study and research and allows pupils to specialise in an area which interests them. As well as the ever growing range of extra-curricular activities, the School is fully committed to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and Young Enterprise programme.

For more information or to register, please contact the Admissions Team on: 01945 586 750 or Admissions@WisbechGrammar.com

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Family fun at Grafham Water Centre! This is your chance to win a Grafham Water family day for up to 4 people!

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rafham Water Centre is situated on the shore of Grafham Water Reservoir in Cambridgeshire and is the perfect venue to experience a whole range of outdoor adventurous activities, under the safe guidance of qualified instructors.

Making time with your children can often be challenging so Grafham Water Centre offers mums and dads, family members and carers the chance to get away with their children and spend some time together in the great

outdoors! A Family Day gives you the chance to have a go at some of the activities offered at the Centre – you could get out on the water and try sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking or canoeing or if you are more of a land lover, why not give climbing, archery, highropes or bushcraft a go!

The cost of a Family Day at Grafham Water Centre is ÂŁ22 per person for a full day of activities (09.30 until 17:00), just choose your date, book online, bring your family and a picnic lunch and have an amazing, action packed day!

Term Times has teamed up with TO TER Centre to offer GrafhamENWater you the chance to win a family day for up to 4 people. You can choose any date from those shown on the advert on the adjacent page.

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A FAMILY TICKET To enter simply give your details and follow the instructions on page 3. Closing date is 8 April.

To see the whole range of courses, experiences and opportunities that Grafham Water Centre has to offer please visit www.grafham-water-centre.co.uk

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Family Sailing & Paddlesports 1 May, 18 Jun, 23 Jul & 20 Aug 2016

There is always something to do at Grafham Water Centre!

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

Family Days

Discovery Club

19 Mar, 30 May, 19 Jun, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug & 21 Aug 2016 9.30am-5.00pm A chance for Mum and Dad to take part in some of our many activities with the younger generation of the family. Bring a picnic with you and enjoy the day!

Family Days are designed for young people aged 8 and over - if your children are under 8, please let us know when booking. £22 per person (booking essential)

multi-activity holiday clubs family days parties clubs & courses

29 Mar–1 Apr, 4–8 Apr, 31 May–3 Jun, 1–5 Aug, 15–19 Aug & 22–26 Aug 2016 8.30am - 5.30pm

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

Open Day

Monday 2 May 2016 Activities £3 per session (No need to book)

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The benefits of A

good night's sleep is just as important as healthy eating and exercise for children's physical and mental development. As every parent knows, it can be the deciding factor between a harmonious and a hostile household.

A well-rested child is more settled, pleasant to be around and ready for school the next day.

More worryingly, scientific evidence shows there is a long list of damaging effects related to children not getting enough sleep including weight gain, poor concentration and forgetfulness, impaired ability to combat infection and illness, growth or hormone issues and behavioural problems.

The brain also uses sleep to sift through the day’s events and process them, including any new skills that have been learned.

Children around the age of five need an average of 11 hours' sleep a night, reducing by 15 minutes for

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each year to 9.5 hours for an 11-yearold.

However, every child is different, and the simplest way of knowing if your child is getting enough sleep is if they get up fairly easily in the morning and are alert and happy for most of the day.

The Sleep Council recommends keeping bedtime to around the same time each evening, with the odd exception on non-school nights for children with an already established sleep pattern.

And parents shouldn’t expect children to go to sleep as soon as they get in bed - most adults don’t. Playing quietly or reading for a little while until they drop off is fine.

However, watching television or using electronic equipment such as computer tablets close to bedtime is a big no-no. It has been associated with bedtime resistance, difficulty falling asleep, anxiety around sleep and sleeping fewer hours.

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Get along to Truckfest What a fabulous family Truckfest this year’s event promises to be Never in the history of Truckfest have the organisers brought together so many attractions to make sure there is something for the whole family.

In the main arena, there will be Monster Truck action, with Britain’s favourite monster truck ‘Swamp Thing’ crashing its way over cars. There will be breathtaking motorcycle action too!

Truckfest just wouldn’t be Truckfest without the thousands of massive trucks on show - from mighty American show-stoppers to the Eddie Stobart trucks and drivers from the TV series.

You will be able to meet TV stars from the brand new Ice Road Truckers and from Lizard Lick.

Moving onto films, Truckfest will be celebrating Star Wars in a big way. So this will be the chance for the whole family to have your photograph taken with your favourite Star Wars characters. As it’s also the 25th anniversary of Back to the Future, Truckfest this year even has the Universal Studio's Famous Delorian.

What a fun-packed Truckfest really promises to be on 1-2 May at the East of England Showground, Peterborough. www.truckfest.co.uk

Available for any occasion...

• plasma screens • loud music system • disco lights • Wii dance • karaoke • dance floor • smoke machine • custom made seating • drink optics • champagne ice buckets

No ordinary bus!

PAM PER BU S COM ING SO ON!

For toddlers up to 10 years old

• ball pit • slide • Wii dance and games • music • climbing wall • swing-ball and not forgetting the delicious Yummy • candy floss and popcorn machines Yummy!

• prices from £145.00 for a 2 hour party

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

Disabled access coach with a lift available.

Peterborough based

01733 351 694 info@deckerbus.co.uk

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FIRST CLASS LEARNING ENGLISH AND MATHS TUITION

PETERBOROUGH

Children learning to succeed CLASS TIMES: Monday 4pm - 6pm Tuesday 4pm - 6pm

Please contact us for further information or to arrange a FREE ASSESSMENT for your child

Individualised and flexible learning plan for each child

Compatible with National Curriculum Weekly Classes in the Hamptons on Mondays and Tuesdays

Help your child to increase their confidence in school

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Massage therapy - a powerful path Massage therapy can be a powerful path in your health care routine. You may want to help reduce pain in your neck, back, or joints while others may want to experience the relief from stress that a massage can bring.

In fact, massage therapy has many positive benefits for both your physical and mental health; indulging in regular massages can have a profound effect

on your overall well-being.

There have been many studies on the effects of massage therapy on the body from chronic pain to injuries.

Some methods of massage therapy are designed to target injuries and deep pain, including sports massage and deep tissue massage, while other massage methods may help increase circulation and relieve pain.

Having a massage at least once a week is a great way to help reduce pain and gain physical benefits such as:

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reduced back pain increased circulation removal of excess fluid nourishes the skin eliminates cellulite relaxes the mind and body breaks down muscle tension

Many people feel better, more relaxed, less stressed, and in less pain after just one session, with weekly sessions producing even more amazing results. It's time you tried it!

Book in for your massage at Serenity Loves now - call 01733 687 835, message them on Facebook or visit www.serenityloves.co.uk

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Adventure & fun for all the family WATER TAXI

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COMPETITION WINNERS

The largest local family-friendly event of the year on 8, 9 and 10 July on Peterborough Embankment promises visitors a bumper number of bands and attractions to enjoy.

The Willow Festival is back The Willow Festival has now agreed a TV deal with production company Britrox TV and the event will be aired extensively across several TV platforms, including Sky TV channels.

Local station, Hereward TV, will also be ďŹ lming the show for release via their own streaming platforms.

The Willow Festival is the world's largest event to cater entirely for emerging, new and unsigned live music bands and artists.

Over 175 live acts will perform across 8 stage areas.

The Willow Festival is recognised for not allowing artists to perform to backing tracks, to mime or to fake it in any way. All at The Willow Festival perform live and create their music via their ability as musicians and vocalists.

Other attractions will include an alternative retail shopping village, world food experience, fairgrounds and several fair-price bars.

The three-day show is run as a 'not for profit' event by a volunteer organisation and aims to give some of the brightest new live music acts in our local area the chance to showcase themselves at a major music festival. Along with our own home-grown talent, the Willow Festival hosts regional, national and international acts.

More news and details will be released shortly via the Willow Festival's new-look website at www.willowfestival.org.uk E: info@willowfestival.org.uk T: 01733 751864.

Ruby Duncan

Snoopy Competition

Peterborough

Katie Whittaker

Snoopy Competition

Sutton St James

Lanna Strickland

Snoopy Competition

Stilton

Sophie Cipriani

Snoopy Competition

Peterborough

ZoďŹ a Hemmant

Snoopy Competition

Holbeach

Charlie Slack

Books for Schools

Peterborough

Myles Norman

Books for Schools

Bury

Tor Jackson

Books for Schools

Peterborough

Arden Little

Bumble Campers

Moulton

Celia Spies

Magic DVD

March

Toby Foster

Magic DVD

Fenstanton

Herbie Holmes

Magic DVD

Peterborough

Phillippa Laundon

Magic DVD

St Neots

Zoe Townsend

Magic DVD

Spalding

Grace Nickson

Magic DVD

Langtoft

Lewis Allen

Magic DVD

Wisbech

Harvey Matthewman

Magic DVD

Peterborough

Poppy Johnson

Magic DVD

Spalding

Erin Campbell

Magic DVD

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FAW 25 to 27 April 23 to 25 May Defibrillator training available

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COMPETITIONS Popular kids' event returns Teaching children about food, farming and Lincolnshire’s heritage is the driving force behind this year's exciting Countryside Lincs event.

Launched last year at the Lincolnshire Showground in a bid to teach youngsters about farming, the field-tofork process and to encourage them to embrace the countryside, Countryside Lincs is a fun, hands-on and informative day out.

On Sunday, 10 April, children and their families will be able to interact with farmyard animals big and small, try their hand at a variety of crafts and meet local producers and farmers who will demonstrate different farming methods.

Rosie Crust, education and development officer for the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, said: ‘We have six different zones for

Get up close to the deer

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Get up close to the friendliest deer in the UK on an amazing tractor and covered trailer Deer Safari ride at Snettisham Park, a working 329-acre farm in West Norfolk.

This 45-minute round trip into the deer park enables you to hand-feed a spectacular herd of over 60 hinds plus the awesome stags.

You will receive live commentary throughout and enjoy the park’s rich and amazing wildlife. If you are lucky you might spot the deer swim across the lake. During deer calving months of May, June and July, you will see beautiful spotted calves. In summer, the stags grow their new antlers ready for the rutting season.

With over 400 ewes that lamb inside the park’s barns up to April, visitors will see new lambs and, maybe, one being born.

Activities include bottle feeding lambs (after March), collecting and grading freshly-laid eggs, pony grooming, friendly goats to feed, watching young calves being fed and guinea pig and rabbit cuddling. There are also pony rides and longer treks during the school holidays for children (from £2 extra).

Younger visitors will enjoy the pedal tractor track, play area and three farm trails to walk around - as well as the visitor centre with its tearoom and shop.

www.snettishampark.co.uk or call 01485 542425

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TICKETS

TO ENTER For the chance to win one of three family tickets,ENTER enter your TO details via the instructions on page 3.

Standard T&C’s apply - tickets will be sent to the winners WIN after the competition closes; tickets cannot be exchanged for any other goods or services. Tickets are valid for up to two adults and two children at the event on 10 April, 2016, only. Competition closing date: 22 March.

Puffin Book Review A Little Guide to Gardening

by Jo Elworthy, paperback, £8.99 The successful ‘A Little Guide to…’ series is back - with a new author and an original, exciting interactive approach.

Packed to the brim with interesting info, easy-to-do gardening tips and activities galore, it’s the perfect book to help you and your little one ‘spring’ into action this year! It’s a treat for parents, grandparents, teachers, childminders, healthy-eaters and outdoor enthusiasts alike!

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Term Times has 5 family tickets (2 adults and 2 ENTER TO children) to be won to Snettisham Park Farm and SafariWIN - worth £39 each.

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children to explore. New this year is our farmers market which will host some great Lincolnshire produce.

‘Children will also be able to get involved with our Easter egg hunt, watch impressive falconry displays, learn how to make sausages, bread and cheese with local suppliers, get handson with creative activities and even have a ride around the Showground on our big tractor and trailer!’

Organisers promise six hours of non-stop educational activities from 10am to 4pm, featuring a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for youngsters to make, bake and explore.

Under 5’s go free and tickets will also be available on the gate.

TO ENTER Just tell us how long the deer safari ride takes. Follow instructions on page 3. Closing date: 12 April.

by Dave Rudden, paperback & eBook, £6.99 A fast-moving, funny and captivating modern fantasy, where scepticism pervades but friendship and bravery triumph, where dark battles with light and knights battle with monsters. This modern fantasy novel brimming with imagination and dark magic will draw a new generation of readers into a fantastical world of pulse-pounding action and explores the depths of what it is to be a young person today -cynicism, conflicts and complicated relationships.

Mabel Jones and the Forbidden City

by Will Mabbitt , paperback, £6.99 The second book in the hilarious Mabel Jones series. What would you do if hungry vines emerged from your wardrobe and stole your baby sister? If you’re Mabel Jones and afraid of nothing, you’d follow! Between Mabel Jones and her goal is a dangerous jungle, filled with deadly monsters and poisoned jelly babies. Can she defeat the Witch Queen and rescue her sister? Or is this the last we’ll see of Mabel Jones.

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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: 12 April 2016

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