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Issue 131 March - May 2018

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Welcome ...to the Easter issue of Term Times magazine.

Winning is always a great feeling, whether you're a child or an adult. That’s why the Term Times team goes above and beyond in its efforts to search out a variety of fantastic family-friendly competitions to include in every edition of the magazine. We always receive an impressive number of entries and are delighted when winners send us photos of them enjoying their prizes.

Well, we've really pushed the boat out this issue and have a fantastic - in fact I think it's safe to say unique - school sports day competition. Peter Burrow and Rocket the Hare, mascots for Peterborough United Football Club and Peterborough Greyhounds, have agreed to attend one lucky primary pupil's sports day. I anticipate there'll be lots of fun and frolics!

Have a read through the magazine to find out what other competition prizes and give-aways are up for grabs.

This issue also sees the launch of our annual Education Awards, with new partners Hamerton Zoo Park. We have seen the number of awards nominations grow year-on-year and hope 2018 will be bigger than ever. But we need you to tell us your top teachers and teaching assistants, school office team and, new for this year, most proactive PTA. We look forward to reading your nominations - it's always a very humbling experience.

We also have two pages packed with events and activities to keep the whole family entertained this Easter school holiday as well as an interesting insight into the Racing for Schools charity supported by Huntingdon Racecourse among others.

Enjoy the magazine, have a relaxing Easter and we look forward to seeing you again when Spring will hopefully have sprung.

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Contents

Cover image: © National Trust Images/John Millar.

Discover Belton’s nature challenge, Tuesday 3 – Thursday 12 April. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house

Regulars 4................News 20 .............Puzzles

Term Times Education Awards 6................Launch of 2018 awards

Competitions

Contact us Competition Entry

16 .............Family tickets to Truckfest 16 .............Family tickets to The Wizard of Oz 18 .............Mascots at your school sports day 26 .............Fun family board games 27 .............Family ticket to Skylark 30 .............Children's books

Mentioning the competition you're entering, send your name, age, address, phone number and school name to Term Times, 70 Rutland Road, Stamford, Lincs PE9 1UW or via email to steven@termtimes. ltd.uk

8,10,12 ..Easter Activities A-Z 15 .............Fruit Bowl: Putting the fun into fruit 22 .............Peterborough Children's University 24 .............Childhood vaccinations 28 .............Racing to School at Huntingdon Racecourse

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Advertise with us Term Times reaches over 50,000 children and many more parents six times a year. Through a transparent and targeted channel, your business will be seen in a title read and respected for over 20 years. For options available, please contact the team on 01780 757731 or via steven@termtimes.ltd.uk

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Alternatively, competitions will be posted on our website at www.termtimes.ltd.uk Please ask your parents’ permission before entering via the internet. All winners will be picked at random and Term Times' decision is final.

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

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Little helpers

Term Times is always looking for stories about the great things that are happening in our local primary schools - and the teachers and pupils who are making them happen.

British parents have revealed the top methods they use to encourage good behaviour in their children.

If you have news about your school send it to steven@termtimes.ltd.uk and, if possible, include a high resolution photo...then we can show AND tell.'

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More than half (54 percent) of those surveyed said doing chores - including washing up (39 percent), making the bed (35 percent) and setting the table (24 percent) - was the most popular tactic to promote positive behaviour.

Two family events are being staged this Easter as part of the Peterborough Celebrates campaign to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the city's iconic cathedral.

The company recognises the importance of bringing easily accessible, high calibre tutoring services to children in their own environment.

Tina and her team are available to discuss any request or answer questions.

In fact, the average British parent encourages their children to get involved from just six years old.

Peterborough Celebrates this Easter

Based in Peterborough, but serving Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and surrounding areas, Grade A Learning will focus on bringing exceptional tuition to students of all academic levels.

Tina Watson, Managing Director, says: ‘After 17 years of working with schools across Cambridgeshire, providing high quality supply teachers and support staff, Grade A Recruitment is now delighted to be able to provide experienced tutors to children aged four to 18 across all subject areas.’

A survey of 1,439 UK adults carried out by fuel supplier Emo Oil found 68 percent believe children should help out with household chores and tasks.

Nene Valley Railway is giving away 900 free rides in it's 900 Not Out Free Ticket Bonanza on 17 and 18 March.

Here are four more of our lucky competition winners. Aidan won a fantastic birthday party at Sacrewell, Ella Mae - holding a gym equipment key fob - is enjoying spending time at One Leisure centres after her mum won a three-month membership and Joshua and Sebastian both scooped books.

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While the first child to walk Railworld Wildlife Haven's pathways around its landscaped habited area in exactly 900 steps - in The 900 Steps to Haven event on 10 to 12 April - will win free entry for their family for the whole season.

Peterborough Celebrates aims to attract more visitors and showcase the city on a regional and national level. www.peterboroughcelebrates.org.uk

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Hamerton Zoo Park: Term Times Education Awards 2018 partner Hamerton is a 25-acre open parkland zoo park near Sawtry and home to an ever-increasing collection of rare, endangered and unusual animals and birds.

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Open year-round, apart from Christmas day and Boxing Day, it is a sanctuary for almost 100 different species and plays a vital role in animal conservation.

It's that time of year again when we launch our search for those who go above and beyond to promote excellence within our local primary schools.

The Term Times Education Awards 2018 is designed to recognise and reward their contribution - the unsung heroes who inspire and innovate.

And this year we are delighted to announce we have a new awards partner, Hamerton Zoo Park, and an exciting new prize-winning category, Best PTA. Steven Beacham, Term Times Publisher, says: 'The Term Times Education Awards are always a cause for celebration as we applaud the hard work and commitment of those working in, and supporting, primary education.

'Their dedication to making a real difference to our children's school life and educational experience is truly inspiring.

'I am also very pleased to welcome Hamerton Zoo Park as this year's award partner.'

Andrew Swales, Director of Hamerton Zoo Park, adds: 'We are delighted to support the awards because we believe in education...especially when it comes to conservation and the natural world.

'Hamerton is not only a great day out for the family, we also offer school educational workshops where children have the opportunity to learn about and meet some of our animals.'

Funds collected from visitors and supporters are contributed, whenever possible, to field research and in-situ conservation projects.

We now need your help to turn the spotlight on inspirational teachers and teaching assistants, dedicated school office staff and hard-working PTAs.

Educating visitors, both in its own work as well as the wider conservation of animals and the Earth's natural resources, is a key objective.

Nominations are invited from parents, headteachers, governors, co-workers and pupils, with parental permission, and can be made via the dedicated awards page on www.termtimes. ltd.uk, by post to 70 Rutland Road, Stamford, PE9 1UW, or via e-mail to steven@termtimes. ltd.uk

One way Hamerton achieves this is by running educational sessions for visiting schools and other groups on a wide variety of topics to suit all ages.

For postal and e-mail entries ensure you tell us which category you are voting for, the name of the individual/team and no more than 250 words about why they should win an award. You can submit one nomination for each category.

Primary school topics include looking at the similarities and differences between animal groups, how animals use their senses, camouflage and habitats.

The deadline for nominations is 12 noon on 19 July, 2018 so there's plenty of time to think about who you would like to single out for praise.

The half-hour workshops include getting close to, and handling, some of the small animals such as snakes, giant African land snails, giant millipedes, parrots and pygmy hedgehogs.

However, workshops can be tailored to a school's specific requirements and discussed in advance with the Education Officer.

For more information visit www.hamertonzoopark.com

A panel of judges from Term Times and Hamerton Zoo Park will decide the winner in each category. Winners will each receive a special trophy to mark their achievement and a £100 www.highstreetvouchers.com voucher.

THE FOUR AWARD CATEGORIES ARE: BEST

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Recognises the outstanding work of an exceptional and passionate primary school teacher who stretches those who need more challenges and gives additional help to those who need it, so all pupils achieve their full potential

Honours the hardworking administrative staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make their primary school run like clockwork

Drama and singing lessons for your little star!

BEST

Applauds the talents of a gifted primary school TA who raises the aspirations of pupils and helps them to reach new heights through their encouragement and empathy

TEACHING ASSISTANT

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PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION

Salutes an innovative primary school Parent Teacher Association whether by creating exciting fundraising ideas, developing extracurricular opportunities or fostering greater parental involvement in school life

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A:Z Easter activities

There are a lots of egg-ceptional activities and events for all the family being laid on this Easter in and around our readership area. Here's a selection of what's on.

Alive Corn Exchange Beauty and the Beast

Burgess Hall - Treasure Island and the Caribbean Pirates

A fun-filled Easter panto with star cast, impressive music, energetic dance routines, plenty of jokes and audience participation. The story tells of Beauty, who longs for romance and adventure, a badmannered Prince transformed into Beast to teach him a lesson and a good fairy who makes both their dreams come true. The panto is on 12 April at 2pm and 6pm. Tickets start at £18.75.

A swashbuckling Easter panto for all the family presented by The Centre Theatre Players. The bestdressed pirate at each performance will win a prize.

The panto is on 13 April at 5pm, 14 April at 11am and 3pm and 15 April at 2pm. Tickets are £12 adult, £8 child, £35 family - plus booking fee.

A chance to play different types of missions in the sci-fi themed maze, learn new skills and gain mission achievements during a four-hour, eight games minimum, special holiday afternoon session. Running every weekday during the Easter break, from 1pm to 5pm, each session costs members £12.50 and nonmembers £14.50.

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Church Farm - Easter Fun

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Easter is a special time when visitors can see newborn, woolly wonders in the lambing yard and enjoy bottle feeding sessions. There will also be fluffy Easter chicks to hold and a prize-winning Easter Quiz Trail. Other regular attractions at the Stow Bardolph, Downham Market, farm include the indoor play area, pedal tractors, ground level trampolines, straw play barn and giant sandpit. Easter activities run from 29 March to 15 April and gates open from 10am to 5pm.

There are three workshops featuring singing, acting and dancing in a fun and safe environment where children will have a great time and make new friends.

Pinocchio is on 3 April, Play In A Day on 4 April and The Greatest Showman on 5 April - each running from 9.15am to 3.15am. The cost is £30 (£27 for Little Voices pupils) each day.

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Alive Leisure Centres Easter Clubs and Activities Children will be spoilt for choice this Easter holiday at Alive leisure centres. Lynnsport is staging football and multi-sport holiday clubs throughout the Easter break and a one-day Tennis Camp on 3 April. Downham Leisure is also running football and multi-sports clubs as well as intensive swimming lessons and family fun swim sessions. St James Pool will also be running the swim lessons and sessions. While Oasis will have multi-sport holiday clubs, held either at the centre or Smithdon High School, and family swim sessions. Other children's activities, including roller skating, archery and gymnastics, will also be available at some centres. www.aliveleisure.co.uk

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City of Peterborough Tennis Club Easter Tennis Camp Sporty youngsters can hone their tennis skills at the Easter holiday camp being staged by the Bretton Gate club. Recommended for children aged from five to 16 the camp runs from 9 to 13 April, 9am to 3pm, and costs £18 per day or £70 for the week. http://peterborough.i2cplaytennis.co.uk

Grafham Water Centre Discovery Club

Barracudas Activity Day Camps Easter Holiday Activity Camp Barracudas is staging a week's activity camp at Hinchingbrooke School, Huntingdon, from 3 to 6 April. Children between the ages of four-and-a-half and 14 can enjoy more than 80 fun and exciting activities from archery to dance, drama to arts and crafts. Drop off any time between 8.30am and 9.30am and pick up between 4.30pm and 5.30pm.

The cost is £40 per day, although various discounts may be available. www.barracudas.co.uk

Belton House Adventure Playground Birthday Blue Peter's Peter Purves, who officially opened the outdoor adventure playground in 1978, returns on 29 March to celebrate its 40th birthday.

There's a full day of play with bell-tent stories, puppet shows, archery, children's outdoor theatre, bushcraft activities, face painting and more. The playground will be open from 9.30am to 5.30pm.

The event is free with normal grounds only admission of (with Gift Aid) £13.20 adult, £9.10 child and £35.50 family. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton-house

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Nene Valley Railway Easter Steam and Egg Hunt Follow the clues and search for eggs around Nene Valley Railway's Wansford station on 31 March and 1 and 2 April. The Easter Bunny will also be visiting and there will be storytelling in the waiting room, games and tombolas. The hunt is included in the all day-rover train ticket price - adult £16, senior £13 and child £8. www.nvr.org.uk

New Ark Play - Easter Hunt

The school holiday Discovery Club is perfect for youngsters, aged eight to 11, who want to try new activities, develop existing skills, meet new friends and have fun. The Easter Club runs from 2 to 6 April and 9 to 13 April, 8.30am until 5.30pm, at the centre in Perry, Huntingdon. Youngsters learn sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, archery, climbing and high ropes. The club costs £44 per day including a healthy packed lunch. www.grafham-water-centre.co.uk

Huntingdon Racecourse Big Family Fun Day This annual Easter event, being held on 2 April, will feature a full day of racing and entertainment for the whole family. There will also be special appearances

by Peter Rabbit at intervals throughout the day.

Admission starts from £10 for an adult. huntingdon.thejockeyclub.co.uk

Laser Force - Holiday Games Sessions

The adventure playground, city farm and eco centre in Hill Close, Peterborough, is staging an Easter Hunt on 30 March from 11am to 2pm. The event includes a raffle, chocolate tombola and refreshments. Entry costs £3 per child, including the hunt, and admission for adults is by silver donation. www.newarkplay.co.uk

Peterborough Cathedral Easter Family Activities Families can drop into the cathedral to discover the Easter story, have fun making colourful crafts to take home and take part in a quiz. The event is free, although donations are welcome to cover costs, and runs from 2 to 6 April, 1pm to 4pm. www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk

Exotic Pet Refuge

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Children’s entertainment and refreshments available. Open days run from 10am to 5pm.

Entry: Adults £6, Children £3

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Easter A:Z activities continued

Peterborough Greyhounds Easter entertainment

Children's entertainer Stripey Wipey will be keeping the kids busy at the stadium on 4 and 11 April. And if you dine in either of the restaurants from 30 March to the end of the Easter holiday children's meals are half price. www.peterboroughgreyhounds.com

Queensgate Shopping Centre Ready to START School Parents and children aged three to five years old can join in free storytelling and singing, craft activities and more on 3 and 4 April from 9am to 4.30pm. The activities are designed to engage youngsters and their parents in play so children start school curious and ready to learn. There will be activities and free books to take home.

Sacrewell - Spring on the Farm

Skylark Garden Centre - Easter Funyard

A packed programme at the farm, near Thornhaugh, features the annual egg trail and chance to meet the Easter Bunny from 30 March to 2 April, the chance to join the Easter Bunny for breakfast on Easter weekend, a special Mad Hatter's Tea Party with the White Rabbit on 13 April, drive-in movies from 30 March to 15 April and a new Lambing Experience including feeding, health checking and mucking out - from 3 to 24 April.

Feed the lambs, cuddle bunnies, take part in the Grand Easter Egg Hunt, enjoy daily shows with top children's entertainers and, for an additional charge, Build-ABunny between 30 March and 15 April, 10am to 4pm. Other attractions at the centre in Wimblington, March, include footgolf, zipwire, go-karts, jumping pillow and den building. Gate admission £9 adults, £11 children, £36 family ticket and under threes free.

Online booking discounts available.

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Santa Pod Raceway Festival of Power

Snettisham Park - Easter Magic

An action-packed Easter weekend of nitro funny cars, 300mph top fuel dragsters, monster trucks, National Drag Racing Championships, stunt displays and much more. The event runs from 30 March to 1

There's a host of activities to enjoy at the working farm and deer safari park near King's Lynn. Bottle feed orphan lambs, visit the friendly farm animals, collect fresh eggs, enjoy pony rides, walk the trails and take a deer safari. The attraction is open from 10am to 4pm daily and admission, including deer safari, costs £14 for adults, £11 children and £45 for a family. Under twos free. www.snettishampark.co.uk

Springfields - Easter Attractions

We Love Donkeys returns to Redwings this Easter with four weekends filled with family activities, starting on 30 March. Meet donkeys nose-to-nose and have a go at grooming them at Redwings Aylsham, north of Norwich, and Redwings Caldecott, near Great Yarmouth. Both visitor centres have a children’s play area, café and gift shop and are open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10am to 4pm. Admission is free.

April and gates at the Podington, Wellingborough, stadium open 8am until late. A standard ticket price for each day costs £22 per adult, or £58 for all three days. Up to three children under 16 go free with each adult ticket.

Join an Easter Egg Hunt from 29 March until 2 April which includes an activity pack, sunflower kit and chocolate egg, plus the chance to win a Nintendo Switch console with Super Mario Odyssey game.

Entry is £6. There will also be face painting on 29 and 30 March, 3 to 6 April and 9 April, lambs and handlers also from 3 to 6 April and a mini farm from 9 to 13 April. Children can make wild flower seed bombs at Home and Garden Centre from 3 to 6 April and 9 to 13 April. The cost is £5 per session and pre-booking on 01775 760949 is essential. From 29 March to 15 April youngsters can paint a mug or plate at the Craft Outlet for £2.99. Pre-book a session on 01775 722249.

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Easter A:Z activities continued

Stamford Arts Centre - Workshops

Children aged 11 and over can be part of a week-long musical theatre workshop culminating in two performances. Stamford Youth Theatre

and Wildcats are running Rent School Edition with youngsters attending on 3 to 6 April from 10am to 5pm, 7 April from 10am to 2pm and 8 April from 10am and including the afternoon performances. Children will enjoy vocal and acting training led by an experienced team.

The cost is £135 per child. A children's Strictly Come Dancing Workshop, on 10 April from 9.30am to 4pm, features 'lessons' in ballet, jazz, contemporary, street/commercial and musical theatre, working towards a performance that fuses the styles together for parents at the end of the day. It costs £20 per child. Youngsters can learn about the story of Moana, learn songs and put together a mini performance in the Moana Workshop, costing £20 per child, on 11 April from 9.30am to 4pm. www.stamfordartscentre.com

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Stories of Lynn Easter Egg Trail and Crafts Find the hidden Easter eggs at the King's Lynn Town Hall museum, from 30 March until 15 April, to win a chocolate treat and pencil. On 29 March and 3 April there will be craft sessions to make a King John's egg cup, springtime greetings cards or Easter basket.

Doors open from 10am to 4pm and activities are free with museum admission of £3.95 adults, £2.95 concessions, £1.95 child and £9.85 family. www.storiesoflynn.co.uk

The Cresset Theatre Peterborough Comic-con The inaugural Peterborough Comic-con on 24 March promises entertainment, traders, celebrity guests from film and television, cosplay, workshops, demonstration and much more. Adult tickets cost £15, junior (12plus) £10, child (five-plus) £5 and under fives free. www.cresset.co.uk

Vivacity - Easter Activities Vivacity’s sports holiday club, powered by Club Viva, runs at Hampton and Werrington leisure centres, Jack Hunt Pool and Gym and Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre. Lego and Disney are just two of the themed days in store this Easter. The club runs from 3 to 13 April, excluding weekends, and prices start from £18 a day, 10am to 4pm, and weekly from £70. Vivacity’s Archaeology Adventurers Club at Flag Fen will also run from 3 to 13 April, excluding weekends, and cost £22 per child each day, 10am to

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4pm, and £90 for a week. It's suitable for children aged eight to 12. Peterborough Museum’s Easter Eggstravaganza on 31 March features face painting, egg hunt trail and much more. The event runs from 10am to 5pm, and costs £4 for adults, £3 for children and £12 a family. Under fives free. There's also a Time Travellers family workshops at the museum from 3 to 5 and 10 to 12 April when visitors travel back a century to design their own tank and celebrate the first votes for women in this hands-on, family-friendly workshop. The cost is £5 per child. www.vivacity.org/Easter

Welney Wetland Centre Dusty's Giant Easter Duck Hunt Dusty Duck needs help to find the lost giant yellow ducks at the reserve, near Wisbech. Track them down to be in with a chance of winning a yummy prize. While on the hunt explore the reserve, pause for pond dipping, spot birds from the main hide or have a go at arts and crafts in the pond room. The hunt runs from 30 March to 15 April, 9.30am to 5pm, and is included in the admission price of (with Gift Aid) adult £8.70, child £5, family £23.30. Under fours free. www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/welney/

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AT LOCH FYNE Children eat free during Easter school holidays*

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Putting the fun into fruit

FRUIT BOWL PROMOTION

Eating healthily and getting fruit into your kids’ diet isn’t always easy, especially when they need a hunger fix or are craving a sweet treat.

To help parents make eating fruit a more appealing snacking option, Fruit Bowl has created a range of tasty and fun-to-eat fruit snacks.

Packed with real fruity goodness to naturally fuel kids’ daily fun, they’re perfect to munch between meals or curb after school tummy rumblings as well as a great addition to lunchboxes.

Several of the treats in the Fruit Bowl range - including School Bars and Fruit Flakes - are so fruity they count as one of your child's five a day.

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They are available in four delicious flavours apple, blackcurrant, raspberry and strawberry.

Fruit flakes come in four flavours - raspberry, mango, strawberry and blackcurrant.

For a more indulgent treat there's Yogurt Flakes, Fruit Flakes dipped in a real yoghurt coating, which come in three fab flavours - strawberry, blackcurrant and raspberry. Or why not try plump and juicy Yogurt Raisins?

Fruit bowl snacks are available from supermarkets and online.

For more information about all the products in the range visit www.fruit-bowl.com

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WIN TICKETS

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WIN TICKET

Truckfest, the thrilling family show, returns to the East of England Showground on Sunday 6 and bank holiday Monday 7 May. In addition to the thousands of impressive haulage vehicles on show there will be a host of other four and two-wheeled attractions including the Ghostbusters star car, giant car-crushing American monster trucks and high flying motorcycle stunts in the main arena.

In the Truckfest Plaza you can meet favourite TV and film characters such as Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol, Princess Poppy and Branch from Trolls as well as Darth Vader, Chewbacca and a Storm Trooper from Star Wars.

There's also the chance to ride in a monster truck featured with Carole Kirkwood on BBC Breakfast Time.

And this year there's even some mini monster trucks for the children to drive.

With a fun fair and dozens of interesting trade stands, this really is the ultimate family day out. www.truckfest.co.uk Advance day tickets cost £17.50 for adults, £7.50 for children aged five to 15 years and £45 for a family ticket for two adults and two children.

But thanks to our friends at Truckfest we have three family tickets, for either day, up for grabs.

Simply answer the question below and follow the instructions on page 3. Closing date 10 April.

In which film does this year's Truckfest star car feature?

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Take a walk down the yellow brick road this half term at The Broadway's spectacular Easter pantomime The Wizard of Oz. Join Dorothy on her eventful journey to find their way home, making new friends along the way.

There's the Scarecrow, who longs for a brain, the Tin Man, who really wants a heart, and the very cowardly Lion, who is desperate to find his courage.

But it's not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on them.

Will the Great and Powerful Oz in The Emerald City be able to help?

Find out in this magical adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic story packed with jokes, song and dance routines and stunning scenery.

The panto is produced by KD Theatre Productions - the team behind the theatre's hit Christmas pantomime.

The Wizard Of Oz takes to the stage at The Broadway in Peterborough on Tuesday 10 April with performances at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets, starting from £16 (concessions £14) are available by calling the box office on 01733 306071 or via the website. www.ticketsource.co.uk/thebroadway We have two family tickets to give away to either panto performance, subject to availability. For a chance to win simply tell us where The Great and Powerful Oz lives along with which performance you would prefer and follow the instructions on page 3. Closing date 30 March.

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WIN A SCHOOL VISIT FROM SPORT MASCOTS Term Times has teamed up with Peterborough United Football Club and Peterborough Greyhounds to offer one lucky young reader the chance to win an exciting addition to their school sports day.

POSH's Peter Burrow and Rocket the Hare from Peterborough Greyhounds will not only attend the winning pupil's year group sports day, but also take part in a fun rabbit versus hare challenge.

The winner and every child in their class will also win a POSH goody bag.

Peter and Rocket are competing in head-to-head challenges across the city throughout 2018 in a bid to win the title of Peterborough's Ultimate Mascot.

As Term Times went to press Peter Burrow was leading two to one. The school sports day will count as one of these challenges.

Peter Burrow's match day schedule

Rocket the Hare's personal factfile

12 noon: Arrive and take a look pitchside (I still get butterflies) 12.30pm: Put on my kit while listening to the Last Waltz, Let It Go and some Meat Loaf

I only have four baths a year and my favourite deodorant is Febreze

12.50pm: Head out to meet fans for photos and general messing about 1.50pm: Time to chill

I love supporting Peterborough Greyhounds because I am faster than any of the dogs

2pm: Meet first time fans for photos in the dug out and walk around the stands for more photos and to cause some craziness followed by a kick around with the other match day mascots

I can reach speeds of up to 45mph, if I really try hard, and am the fastest land mammal in the UK

2.45pm: Time to run, hop and dance like a crazy rabbit with POSH's Peeby and Mick the Skip and visit the away fans which they seem to enjoy (or maybe not!)

My ears are longer than Peter Burrows' as he's a rabbit I can swim really well

3pm: kick off Cheering for our lads on the pitch

Three words that best describe me are fast, faster and fastest

Half time Go in goal for penalty kicks with local junior football team players

I love to eat loads of grass, my favourite food, before I race

Second half: More cheering on the team Match end: More photos and high fives with the fans

My home is ‘Rocket Burrow’ where I live on my own

5pm: Return to my burrow for a much-needed lie down

For a chance to scoop this super prize simply follow the instructions on page 3. Please check with your Headteacher first.

Closing date 10 April. The sports day visit is subject to availability by both mascots and must be in May, June or July 2018.

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Have fun with our Easter-themed puzzles.

Which of the Easter egg trails leads to the Easter bunny?

When the image is rotated 90ยบ left, what will be the correct answer?

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Making a difference The Children’s University is a national project which supports, encourages and celebrates the achievement of seven to 14 year olds, and five to six year olds with their families, who take part in out of hours learning activities.

It recognises that learning doesn’t only happen in the classroom, it can happen anywhere and everywhere.

Crucially, it enhances the joy of learning, boosts self-confidence and motivation and improves academic attainment.

Any school, parent or child will tell you that being part of the Children’s University – and being celebrated and rewarded for taking part in out of school activities – makes a difference.

SCHOOLS Teachers in Peterborough Children’s University schools have noticed that participation: • Raises pupils’ self-esteem • Encourages children to try different activities and have a go at new things • Helps children build friendships with others outside their usual friendship group • Creates excitement – children are keen to show what they’ve done and achieved

The list of Children’s University Learning Destinations continues to grow.

New this term are: • The Deepings Library • City of Peterborough Swimming Club • Cambridge Cheer Academy • Nene School of Dancing • Imagination Theatre Arts • Wood Green, The Animals Charity • Oakham Castle • Fenland Clarion Cycling Club

PARENTS ‘My daughter likes doing things outside of school, but the Children’s University has made her more motivated.’

‘We really enjoy completing activities and challenges together.’

CHILDREN The University of the First Age recently looked at the impact of the Children’s University and it found:

University of the First Age study, experience reduced stress and anxiety.

And every week more schools, organisations and children are joining the Children’s University and enjoying the benefits of membership.

This year the project will be celebrating local children’s achievements with a citywide graduation ceremony in a new and bigger venue, Peterborough Cathedral.

• 80.95% of participating children believed that their involvement in Children’s University helped them in lessons • 72% of participating children believed that Children’s University makes school more fun and interesting By being involved in Children’s University, children are introduced to new activities and knowledge, build confidence, develop their communication skills and, according to the

Be part of the adventure and look out for the Passport To Learning logo when you are out and about.

If you are a school or parent who would like to be part of Peterborough Children’s University, or a venue interested in becoming a Learning Destination, contact Gill Hall, Peterborough Children’s University Manager, Gill.Hall@vivacity.org or call 01733 864729/ 864784. Follow Peterborough Children’s University on Twitter @PeterboroughCU Children’s University promotion 22

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Healthy Peterborough promotion

CHildhood Vaccinations ........................................

Research from around the world shows that immunisation is the safest way to protect your child’s health.

Parents often have questions about why their baby or child needs to be vaccinated, especially when we don’t hear about the diseases children are being vaccinated against.

If you're not going to be able to get to the GP surgery when a vaccination is due, talk to your doctor, as it may be possible to arrange to have your child immunised at a different time.

This is because of the effective immunisation programmes in the UK.

If you've missed a vaccination it is possible to catch up.

The number of children catching serious diseases is now very low.

How do vaccines work?

But if children do not continue to be immunised, the diseases will come back.

Diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, influenza…these are just some of the serious infectious diseases your baby and child will be protected from through vaccination, before they start school.

Many of these diseases are still around in other parts of the world and your child may be at risk if you travel with your family.

And, with more people coming to visit this country, there is always a risk that your child could come into contact with the infections in this country.

Vaccines are routinely offered to everyone in the UK free of charge on the NHS. Try to have your child's vaccinations administered on time to ensure they are protected.

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Vaccines contain a small part of the bacterium or virus that causes a disease, or tiny amounts of the chemicals the bacterium produces. They work by causing the body’s immune system to make antibodies required to fight off the infection. If your child comes into contact with the infection, the antibodies will recognise it and be ready to protect him or her. Because vaccines have been used so successfully in the UK, diseases such as polio have disappeared from this country.

How do we know that vaccines are safe?

Before a vaccine is allowed to be used, its safety and effectiveness have to be thoroughly tested.

After they have been licensed, vaccine safety continues to be monitored. Any rare side effects that are discovered can then be assessed further. All medicines can cause side effects, but vaccines are among the very safest.

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For further information, or to view the vaccination timetable, visit www.healthypeterborough.org.uk

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who YOU are… r e v o c s i d and e m o C Whole School Open Morning Saturday 17 March, 10:00 – 12:30 At Wisbech Grammar School, we don’t just focus on academic success but on developing and nurturing young people to reach their full potential. We believe educational development is not simply confined to the classroom or laboratory, but can be found in the art rooms, dance and performing studios, music rooms and sports fields.

NEW Direct bus route from Spalding to Wisbech Grammar starting September 2018

Our open mornings and taster days are a great way to find out more about what makes our School so inspiring. Our Open Morning is for children from reception up to 6th Form for entry from September 2018 onwards. We will have staff on hand to discuss your transport needs, bursaries and scholarship opportunities for senior school.

Senior School Taster Day Saturday 28 April, 09:30 - 15:00 Our Taster Day is designed specifically for year 5 children who will be starting senior school in September 2019. The taster day is a great way of providing children with some bite-sized lessons such as history, science, languages, food & nutrition and performing arts, to give them an idea of what life is like in senior school.

Contact us on 01945 586 750 or email admissions@wisbechgrammar.com

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2018 COURSE DATES Paediatric

Great games give-away Banish half term boredom with our great games give-away guaranteeing fun for all the family. The lovely people at University Games are offering two each of the entertaining and educational games 5 Second Rule Junior and Word Has It! to lucky Term Times readers.

5 Second Rule Junior

Word Has It!

It should be simple to name three things that fit the seemingly easy topic – but can you do it under pressure?

Challenge the wordsmiths in the family to this race at great speed... the tallest word is what you need!

Pick a card and you have just five seconds to blurt out whatever comes to mind.

Turn over the category card, spin the spinner and scramble to build the tallest word using the three-sided counters while the tension-building electronic timer is getting faster and faster.

With the other players staring at you and the marble timer ticking down, you're more than likely to get tonguetied or let silly answers slip out in this enjoyable, fast-paced game.

For two to four players, aged seven and over.

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Food & Drink allowed downstairs.

Hire the bus only or we can arrange helpers. Price start from £225.

CALL 01733 229 006 No ordinary bus!

www.university-games.co.uk Check out the description of the games and then simply follow the instructions on page 3, telling us which game - just one, please - you would like to win. Closing date 10 April.

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Racing to School An exciting educational initiative is giving schoolchildren the opportunity to experience unique behind-the-scenes access at Huntingdon Racecourse.

The Jockey Club racecourse is an active supporter of the Racing to School charity which delivers free outdoor learning activities for young people at racecourses, studs and trainers’ yards across the country.

Currently the education charity works with around 200 primary and secondary schools, with 350 events scheduled this year.

Liam Johnson, Huntingdon Racecourse General Manager, explains: 'Racing to School is all about getting the younger generation involved with horse racing.

'The Education Programme we host gives them an insight into what goes on both behind-the-scenes and in public view on a typical race day - from the jockey’s weighing room to the horses in the parade ring.

'We are very proud to work with the charity and the chance to offer children, many of whom have never been racing before, the opportunity to learn more about our exciting and accessible sport.'

Equine fact file

Racing to School's Education Programme aimed at children in Year 5 and above - enriches a range of National Curriculum subjects, sparks interest in the sport of horseracing and opens young minds to the many different career opportunities within the industry.

Educational opportunities at racecourses, such as Huntingdon, range from weights and measurements and the handicapping system to the geometry in the construction of fences, the art and symmetry used in jockeys silks, to the science of jockey nutrition.

It offers young people many exciting ways to practice their school subjects and apply them to real life settings.

Each pupil is given a workbook that focuses on numeracy and literacy and contains a range of resources that supports interactive and outdoor learning. They and their teachers are encouraged to continue working with the racing-themed books back in the classroom.

For more information about Racing to School visit www.racingtoschool.co.uk and Huntingdon Racecourse news and race dates can be found at http://huntingdon.thejockeyclub.co.uk

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There are 60 racecourses in Great Brita Horse racing in is the UK’s se cond most watched spor t, behind foot ball Baby horses are called fo als and 4,50 are born in B 0 ritain each ye ar Foals can stan d up within on being born an e hour of d can run so on after A fully grow n racehorse has a top sp of around 44 eed mph, almost 71kph A horse's bloo d makes up around 10% its body wei of ght Horses have 205 bones, on e less than an adult human

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Boost your child's bookshelf We know how much you love children's books and, thanks to our friends at Walker Books and Egmont Publishing, we have five copies of each of the three terrific tales featured to give away this issue.

ICORN LORDS AMELIA FANG AND THE UN rted vampiress hea estAmelia Fang is the bigg t. mee r you'll eve Laura Ellen In this latest adventure by Florence the nds frie Anderson, she and her Prince Tangine, and th Dea the aldi Grim , yeti Squashy, must along with her pet pumpkin ifying Kingdom of terr brave the journey to the sing mother, mis 's gine Tan nd fi to Light to try Queen Fairyweather. angel-kittens But with unicorns, fairies and can they who er, corn ry eve und aro lurking trust? r the real villain And will they finally uncove t and Dark as Ligh of s dom king the ping kee s? mortal enemie and is suitable for The paperback costs £6.99 r. ove and en sev d age s der rea Enjoy reading the synopses and then simply follow the instructions on page 3, telling us which one book you would like to win. Closing date 10 April.

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