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Welcome to this issue of

Time: we all need more of it, but how well do we use what we have? Our daily routines are crammed to the minute with work, chores, family and social plans, but it still seems like there’s never enough, which got us thinking about time given by others for our children.

Given the extra-curricular activities of an average primary-school child, this ‘extra’ time required by families often comes from others. The others I refer to are numerous. Whilst on a two-day rugby tour with my son, the coaches (all of whom are volunteers) gave up five hours in one day to facilitate the needs of our children, that’s even before I mention their input in planning.

The day before they also looked after the children as they did high ropes, fencing and a variety of other pursuits. All of them are parents and have their own time constraints.

These heroes are not just limited to the sports fields but appear at school too in the shape of volunteers, and at organisations such as Cubs, Scouts and Brownies, the list is endless. Even one of our advertisers, the Citizens Advice Bureau in Peterborough, is calling out for volunteers whose responsibilities sometimes will include giving time to aid families.

Time is a consideration of all, but many families benefit from the time given by others. As a family we thank them for all their input that’s helping to shape our children and as a local community magazine we champion their efforts. We would like to hear about people that give their time, for your child, your school or your family. Send us your details and we will publish a selection of these ‘Family Champions’. The published Champions will each receive a gift from us at Term Times as a small gesture of appreciation.

Enjoy the issue and all that comes with it and don’t forget your Dad on 16 June, he needs a pat on the back sometimes!

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4 .....................Latest news 6 .....................Events in May/June 18 ..................Puzzles

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20 ..................Win books, show tickets and more!

21 ..................Win a family ticket to Skylark 22 ..................GoFeral tickets and Spider-Man DVD

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8 .....................The Children's University 10 ..................LEAP your finances forward 12 ..................What's Sacrewell like?

13 ..................Peterborough Cathedral's new app 15 ..................Gifts and crafts for Dad 16 ..................National Children's Gardening Week

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/advertisers 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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NEWS Calling all primary schools…

If your child’s school has a pending event or news to shout about, send it to the team at Term Times so we can share it with all our readers. The press release deadline for the next issue is 24 May. Please send them to steven@termtimes.ltd.uk

Happy birthday to you!

Happy belated birthday to Leo who turned eight in April. Lots of love from Mummy, Nathan and Leo x.

Happy birthday Austin who turns six this month, from all the family.

If there’s someone who you’d like to give a birthday shout-out to, turn to page 3 for details on how to submit them in and we’ll try to feature them in the next issue.

Woolsthorpe Manor’s new space education programme Woolsthorpe Manor near Grantham is one of 13 UK science centres selected by the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, and the UK Space Agency, to deliver a Destination Space education programme. Designed to inspire school children and families with the science and engineering for future space missions, Woolsthorpe Manor will feature UK spaceports, space launchers and the ExoMars mission. Over the summer the programme will also mark the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing and look at how the Moon may feature in future space exploration. These activities will be available this summer until March 2021. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/woolsthorpe-manor

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COMPETITION WINNERS

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Top: Newborough Primary school, winners of the World Book Day competition.

Left: Winners Bradley and Philippa enjoying WizCon. Well done Theo from Newborough Primary School for winning our World Book Day Facebook contest. Not only did he win a book and voucher from Stamford Arts Centre, but this range of fabulous books for his school library. A huge thank you to Stamford Arts Centre for your support.

Lincolnshire’s first virtual reality gaming hub A new arcade offering players a variety of gaming dimensions, from swimming with sharks to flying in space, has launched in Lincolnshire. The family-run VR Zone, featuring six Vive Pro headsets, is open every day – although booking is advised. Each 30-minute session costs £5.50 and the venue can be booked exclusively for 90-minute parties. www.vrzone.website Van Hage Mini Farm and Djibo Art opens The Van Hage Garden Centre in Peterborough is now home to a free mini farm area and the award-winning works of Caribbean artist Roland Burt, of Djibo Art. The farm features all the usual suspects: rabbits, guinea pigs, a peacock and chickens. Animal feeding is available between 11am – 4pm, with food costing 20p. www.vanhage.co.uk

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Grafham Water Centre celebrates 50 years Grafham Water Centre, situated on the shores of Grafham Water reservoir in Cambridgeshire, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an Open Day on Monday 27 May from 10am.

Grafham Water is the perfect venue to experience a whole range of land and water-based adventure activities, under the safe guidance of qualified instructors. Come and join a fun-packed day sampling some of its exciting activities including climbing, archery, canoeing and sailing to name a few. No pre-booking is required, just turn up on the day. The cost for a half-hour taster session is just £4 per person! Food will be on offer all day from breakfast to barbecue lunch and afternoon tea, as well as ice-creams.

Throughout 2019 Grafham Water Centre is offering a range of options to get involved for families, adults and young people, including Holiday Clubs, Family Days, Family Activity Camps, Activity Tasters and a range of Activity Courses. The ever-popular Discovery Club also returns this year and offers an exciting multi-activity programme for young people during school holidays. Phone 01480 810521 or check the website for dates. www.grafham-water-centre.co.uk Bourne’s outdoor swimming pool due to open The near-Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool at Abbey Lawn in Bourne will be open to families from 25 May at 10.30am. The pools are heated to a temperature of approx 24°C. Small children can play safely in the baby pool, fountain area, toddlers’ play area and playhouse. An ample picnic space overlooking the pools and hot or cold food from the Pool Cafe are available. A disabled changing cubicle is available. Under 15s Fun Nights are held on Fridays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm with inflatables and floats.

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Peterborough Heritage Festival 2019 The annual celebration of multi-period living history is earmarked for 15-16 June in Cathedral Square and promises to continue its tradition of family fun. The event is the UK’s largest multi-period city centre living history festival featuring more than 300 re-enactors covering more than 3,000 years of history. Best of all, entry is free www.vivacity.org/heritage/peterborough-heritage-festival-2019

EVENTS

Strawberry Fair Enjoy the sounds of free live music and the artistic sights of Cambridge on the first Saturday in June. The Strawberry Fair transforms Midsummer Common into a visual extravaganza where fair-goers can enjoy eclectic and sometimes eccentric activities and entertainment. www.strawberry-fair.org.uk

Special days at Hamerton

Join Hamerton Zoo Park, near Huntingdon, to celebrate Binturong Day on 11 May and learn all about the Binturongs (‘Bear-Cats’) at Hamerton and in the wild! Enjoy talks about this unusual species and help raise funds for Binturong Conservation. On 29 June, Hamerton will also be celebrating Australia Day with talks about the Australian animals at Hamerton Zoo Park, fundraising stalls and more! www.hamertonzoopark.com

SCHOOL NEWS: May Fair in Stamford The annual May Dance event by Ryhall CE Academy near Stamford is happening Friday 24 May at 1.30pm. Each class will perform their May Dance in the school playground, culminating in the Year 6 class May Pole dances, and followed by games, refreshments and a raffle. All funds raised will go toward a new trim trail.

Roll up, roll up to Skylark’s circus Jugglers, clowns and aerial acts are just some of the performers at this year’s circus hosted by Skylark in March. From the 25 May to 2 June, you can enjoy the big top as well as the family Funyard’s usual activities such as a tractor ride, scarecrow smash, King Coop’s castle, Go-Karts and The Beach. Save £8 if you book online with the code CIRCUS19. Term Times also has a set of family tickets to give away – turn to page 21 for details. www.skylark-events.co.uk

Queensgate’s half-term Pop-Up Pet Shop Peterborough’s Queensgate Shopping Centre will be hosting Dr Doo-Lot’s Pop-Up Pet Shop puppet-based theatrical show this May half-term. Located in Central Square, the show features animals who travel around the world on adventures with jolly pet-shop owner Dr Doo-Lot. From 29 – 31 May, the show will run every hour on the hour from 11am – 4pm and children will be encouraged to get involved. www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk

Summer show, Treasure Island Stamford Pantomime Players will be performing a version of the classic tale of Treasure Island on 5-6 July at the Stamford Corn Exchange. The summer musical comprises a cast of talented children aged eight to 18-years-old and is packed with hilarious jokes and spectacular ultra-violet glow-in-the-dark puppetry. The amateur production, arranged with Starbright Entertainments, tells the story of Gem Hawkins and her friend Silly Billy Bones as they sail the Seven Seas in search of longlost treasure – but will villainous Long John Silver and his cunning crew stand in their way? Find out by purchasing tickets, here www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

It's the Big Weekend in Cambridge Parker’s Piece will once again be sure to host thousands of people enjoying this year’s Big Weekend – the annual highlight of Cambridge City’s free outdoor events.

Kick off your summer 7 – 9 July with live music from headliners ABC, along with lots of other entertainment such as a French market, The Big Read & Write event, a Sports Zone and Gaming Hub. On Sunday, the popular Cambridge Mela will be performing. www.cambridgelive.org.uk

Activities at Nene Park May half-term is filled with things to do at Nene Park. Throughout May and June, 8 to 16-year-olds can enjoy learning how to sail at the Junior Sailing Club, there’s the monthly Nature Tots for two-year-olds-plus and a nature trail all-week long during half-term around Ferry Meadows, suitable for all ages. On 30 May the whole family can enjoy a Wildlife Day where you can spot minibeasts, meet mammals and learn from local conservation groups, followed by family birdwatching on 31 May. The Multi-Activity Days, M.A.D, will also be running for 8 to 16-year-olds throughout May half-term with fun activities both on and off the water.

For further information, visit wwww.nenepark.org.uk/events

SCHOOL NEWS: Time to fundraise folks!

Enjoy the live music of The Cambridge University Ceilidh band on Saturday 8 June at Alconbury Memorial Hall to help raise money for Alconbury Community Preschool. Tickets cost £10 per person and include food and barn dance. E-mail samacpschool@outlook.com for tickets.

Open Farm Sunday On 9 June, hundreds of farms across the UK will open their gates for Leaf Open Farm Sunday 2019 – for free! It’s the farming industry’s annual open day and you can expect a variety of activities and a chance to discover real farming first hand. G’s in Ely (open 10am – 4pm) will be offering face painting, cookery demos, a bouncy castle, hog roast, pedal tractors and farm tours (www.gs-fresh.com). While Park Farm in Thorney, Peterborough, has extended their activities across the whole weekend to also include a vintage fair, country crafts and a farmer’s market, among others (www.parkfarmthorney.co.uk). Whitehall Farm & Harvest Barn Farm Shop in Farcet will also be open from 10am – 6pm www.harvestbarn.co.uk For more details and to find a farm near you, visit www.farmsunday.org

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Childr en love learning with Peterborough Children’s University!

More than 1,000 children benefit from extra-curricular learning experiences through the Children’s University. Find out how your child can too…

The Children’s University is a national scheme that promotes and celebrates children’s learning outside the school classroom, and here in Peterborough more schools and families are joining us.

The Children’s University encourages children to get involved in different activities, to develop new skills and enjoy new experiences. Through signposting, encouraging and celebrating participation in fun, high-quality learning experiences, we aim to grow inquisitive, confident, motivated and independent children and learners.

Over 1000 children are now enjoying learning with the Peterborough Children’s University.

Celebrating their achievements is really important to us. Thanks to the grant from Tesco Bags of Help, we are able to hold this important occasion in the Peterborough Cathedral for the second year running and with so many children ready to graduate we are holding a morning and an afternoon ceremony. This will be a fabulous day and a fitting recognition of the achievements of our Peterborough CU children.

With the number of Learning Destinations growing every month, there are plenty of opportunities for children and families to engage in really high level learning in a range of locations in the Peterborough area as well as in other parts of the country.

Any child, aged five to 14-years-old can join The Children’s University and it will cost just £6 to get started. A child will be issued with a paper passport, the CU Passport To Learning, and an online E-licence, and is then signposted to the many and varied CU validated Learning Activities and experiences which are available locally and nationally.

Each hour of CU-validated learning they complete brings the child closer to a Children’s University graduation certificate, which start at 30 hours and goes through to 1,000 hours. The awards are then presented at a locally-organised CU graduation ceremony. The scheme is accessible through many schools and our Virtual School is available for children whose school isn’t registered with us.

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 a parent who would like to be a part of Peterborough Children’s University, or a venue interested in becoming a Learning Destination, contact Gill Hall, Peterborough Children’s University Manager, at Gill.Hall@vivacity.org or call 01733 864 729.

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Take the LEAP and save money Find out how LEAP, a free money-saving advice service, could potentially save you hundreds If you're struggling to pay your energy bills don't trust in a leap of faith to save you money, rely on LEAP – your new national support service.

Standing for Local Energy Advice Partnership, LEAP offers you a helping hand to receive free insulation, advice and energy-saving measures.

LEAP is funded by major energy companies and offers a comprehensive, free of charge service to help households who might be struggling with their energy bills up and down the country. The eligibility criteria is broad – if you have children and you’re on a low income, claiming Child Tax Credit or Child Benefit, then you may qualify for free help from LEAP.

The LEAP HEA will also be able to give free energy efficiency hints and tips and, if they have a heating controller, advise on how to set it to save energy. The residents’ energy tariff will be checked and, if they are not on the best tariff, the LEAP HEA will help them to change to a cheaper one. On average, a household can save more than £200 a year by switching their heating and electricity supply to the cheapest tariff.

Your local council and other local and communitybased organisations such as the Citizens’ Advice Bureau and local food banks can refer you to the LEAP service, or you can apply yourself via the dedicated website: www.applyforleap.org.uk

Where funding is available, the HEA may be able to arrange for larger-scale measures such as loft insulation. The HEAs can check if your property has uninsulated cavity walls or an uninsulated loft – if there is no insulation, the HEA can find out if this can be installed for you. However, LEAP goes far beyond looking at energy efficiency.

The service offers plenty of valuable advice on reducing your overall household bills, maximising income and available benefits.

If you qualify, a LEAP Home Energy Advisor (HEA) will visit your home to evaluate your current heating and warmth levels. If possible, the advisor will then fit a variety of energy and water-saving measures, such as draughtproofing, low-energy LED lightbulbs, radiator panels and shower savers, which can save households around £30 a year on their energy bills.

LEAP can also organise for a follow-up telephone consultation with a money advice specialist from IncomeMax. IncomeMax is dedicated to helping householders to access millions of pounds of unclaimed benefits, grants and other financial help. IncomeMax advisors know what help is available for priority bills like energy, water, rent, mortgages and council tax, and can also help deal with any debt problems.

Call LEAP today for free on 0800 060 7567 or apply online at www.applyforleap.org.uk

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Case studies: Feeling the benefits of LEAP Sharmila's savings Sharmila in Peterborough was pleased with her visit from Home Energy Advisor Andy. She was able to make an annual saving of £606 by switching energy providers and was also grateful for the easy measures that Andy was able to install for her. Her new LED bulbs are giving off the same brightness, but using much less energy, which she is very happy about. Sharmila has also been referred on to IncomeMax to see if she is entitled to receive the Affordable Warmth discount as well as any other further benefits that she is not currently receiving.

Peter's water discount Peter in Devon was pleased with his visit from Nicola as he found the energy efficiency advice very useful.

Nicola was able to help Peter to switch energy providers saving him £228 per year. She was also able to refer him onto the income maximisation service, which couldn't offer him further income, but did say that he may be entitled to a discount on his water bill, which would save him further money. Peter was very happy with the service he received from LEAP and said that he thinks "it is a great scheme that and would be happy to recommend to others."

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Discovering

Sacrewell More than just another farm, Sacrewell offers families a fun-filled day out with a dash of education and animal appreciation. Journalist Caroline Schmidt explores what this Peterborough-based heritage and country centre has in to offer “It was super – I got to make s’mores!” endorses my six-year-old son, Aiden, “and I learnt about the olden days when there was no electricity, about kinetic energy…and I won the [Easter egg] hunt…when can we go back?” he asks while journeying home. His two-year-old brother, who sits soundly asleep next to him, clearly concurs – exhausted after more than an hour of soft play in the immense Playbarn, a bumpy tractor ride and several hours of fun exploring the beautiful blossom-covered grounds of the Sacrewell Heritage Farm and Country Centre. These days an open farm needs to be more than a working farm to attract the public for days out; the stakes are higher as people expect more than a few sheep, horses and goats – but, I hasten to add, Sacrewell didn’t disappoint. In fact, on almost every level, we got far more than we bargained for – especially from £17.99 per family (two-year-olds and under are free).

As part of the William Scott Abbott Trust, Sacrewell is a Heritage Lottery-funded charity that aims to provide an agricultural education for everyone, from school children to heritage enthusiasts, and it certainly does that. Dating

back to the Domesday survey of 1086, Sacrewell’s history is fascinating and centred around a restored 18th Century watermill, children get a sense of what it was like before the dawn of microwaves, iPads and light bulbs. There’s woodcarving workshops and a working blacksmith on site too, so lots to nurture eager minds.

We didn’t spend as long as I’d hoped in the mill as the boys had far more important things on their minds: Easter eggs. Sacrewell’s Giant Easter Egg Hunt enticed all the children – and many zealous adults – to explore the trails and many animals around the centre before exchanging their completed maps for a rather generous reward. Although this may sound a seasonal treat, Sacrewell apparently substitute Easter eggs for treasure hunts regularly as well as hosts varied events – fancy a Viking Re-enactment in July? It’s worth checking their website (www.sacrewell.org. uk) for upcoming events over the school holidays and weekends but, even on a regular day, there’s plenty to keep the family entertained. For £1.50pp you can cook s’mores over an open fire (that’s a giant marshmallow squished between two chocolate digestives for anyone not familiar with

the campfire delicacy); see feeding demonstrations and enjoy animal handling in the Animal Village; before taking a tour on the mini tractors. You’ve then got an actual 20-minute tractor ride around the farm (£1.50pp) where you can learn how food goes from field to fork. Paul, our driver, educated and entertained as he drove us through the grounds showing us the orchard, crops, camping site and its tenants Riverford Organic Farms – which, incidentally, is one of many local providers whom supply Sacrewell with its café-sold produce.

There was very little not to like about Sacrewell – safety is obviously at the forefront with plenty of washbasins and reminders to clean your hands, as well as carefully placed disinfectant pads for people to walk on. Its wide paths make it very accessible and buggy-friendly, picnics are welcomed with many dedicated seating areas throughout and inside the Playbarn. But, if you have a couple of bottomless eaters like I do, you’ll love the wholesome meals in the Origin 8 café served 12-2pm. Sandwiches and cakes are available in the Playbarn café and you only have to ask for the variety of options available for those who are dairy or gluten free. All-in-all a great day out for exhausting and educating the kids.

For more details visit www.sacrewell.org.uk

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Peterborough Cathedral goes mobile New augmented-reality app guides and educates visitors on the incredible Peterborough Cathedral You can now explore Peterborough Cathedral in a whole new way thanks to the launch of its dedicated trail app. When used on mobile phones or tablets, this free app uses visual recognition to find points of interest. Each stop triggers bites of information about the history and purpose of the Cathedral, as well as augmented-reality animations, ‘hands-on’ games and puzzles. Look out for the leaping fish in the font, try your hand at playing a tune in the choir stalls, and rearrange Jesus and his disciples in a jigsaw of the Apse Chapel ceiling.

The app was launched in early April by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby, whose office dates back more than 1,400 years. The trail has been made using the award-winning Gamar app, which has been used by some of London’s top attractions such as the British Museum and Madame Tussauds.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, says: “Cathedrals are places of welcome for all sorts of people, so it’s wonderful to have a variety of ways in which they can get information and experience their visit. God has given us Cathedrals as places of fun, joy and good news. Cathedrals are places that do exciting, imaginative things, and I warmly welcome this innovative new way of helping people engage with sacred spaces and, ultimately, with Jesus Christ.”

To download the app, go to the Apple App Store or Google Play and search for ‘Gamar Ltd’. Then look for the ‘Peterborough Cathedral Trail’ to download. Once you have downloaded the trail, you are ready to go to the Cathedral and play. Please check opening times before visiting at www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/opening-times.aspx

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TIPS TO REDUCE LEAD LEVELS Only use water from the kitchen cold water tap for drinking and cooking Only cook or drink with fresh cold water – run the tap for a couple of minutes before use until you feel the temperature drop

Lead could be harmful, particularly if you’re pregnant or have young children. Check your pipe where it enters your property, usually at your stop tap.

Boiling will not remove lead from the water Replacing lead pipes is the only sure way to eliminate lead levels completely

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It takes mere minutes to create a handmade card for Dad but means a lot more, and cost a lot less, than if you were to deliver store-bought sentiments. This 'card' is ideal for children of all ages and abilities.

Knock dad’s gimmicky socks off this year with experiences and crafts that show you care!

Mugs and socks that declare he’s the greatest dad, framed photographs for his work desk or maybe his favourite tipple are failsafe options, but let’s try something different this year. Personalised gifts are heartfelt and often mean the most, but some dads might argue a thrill-seeking day-off or a night out is exactly what they’d wish for on Father’s Day this year. Term Times has something for everyone, including an unusual but quickand-easy card the children can create too.

Time to get personal Engraved wallets, personalised books and handprint keychains are some favourite Father’s Day gifts and there are plenty to choose from online and in stores. However, for something really unique that puts his smiling face front and centre, check out www.printster.co.uk. It offers personalised

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The Grafham Water Centre, Nene Park and Ride@Wyboston all host a range of adventure and water-based activities for adults. Whether he wants to learn how to sail, windsurf or try off-road sports, they’ve something to suit all sensibilities and most budgets.

Decorate eight lollipop sticks – draw on them, add glitter, even dye them different colours, do whatever inspires you. Line them up and secure a piece of paper cut to size to the front of the lolly sticks.

A night at Fawlty Towers Enjoy an adult’s-only night-off with tickets to Faulty Towers-themed murder-mystery and dinner event at the Bull Hotel in Peterborough, Saturday 15 June. Tickets cost £37pp and includes a three-course meal. It promises to be a night to remember!

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Using the space within each lollipop stick, write one reason why Dad is loved so much on the paper; don’t forget to write Happy Father’s Day at the bottom. Glue a long strand ribbon along the back of the sticks, with a loop at one end so you can roll the 'card' up and tie it in a neat bow.

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National Children’s Gardening Week Join in w

ith this week-long family event for some green-fi n

gered fun and help children to grow

Make your sunflowers smile Shopping list • Small plant pots • Bamboo cane • Garden string

• Multi-purpose compost • Pack of sunflower seeds

Instructions

National Children’s Gardening Week is a fantastic opportunity for families to get outside with nature, plants and wildlife to impart the joys of gardening to kids. Happening between 25 May - 2 June, hundreds of garden centres and schools will be providing activities, events and promotions to encourage children to give gardening a go. This year, former Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins has written a set of brilliant activities designed for children, including ‘Grow your own pizza.’ You don’t have to restrict the fun to the week – you’ll be able

to pick projects to use all-year round at home from edible hanging baskets to growing a bamboo TiPi made from runner beans.

More than 1.5 million children garden at school in the UK because it’s more than just good outdoor fun, school gardening has been shown to have many benefits to health and wellbeing. Gardening has been proven to make children happier, more physically active and to help with social interaction, all-in-all cultivating better behaviour in the classroom and a willingness to learn.

 Fill your small pots with compost.  Plant a seed in each pot and give it a watering. Put your pot onto a window sill and water it once the seed sprouts so the compost stays damp.  As your sunflower grows, tie the stem of the sunflower loosely to the bamboo cane with your garden string to support your plants.  Once the frosty weather is over (usually mid-May), dig a hole in your garden for your sunflower. Ideally dig it next to a wall or fence that gets lots of sun.  Squeeze your sunflower and the compost it’s growing in out of your pot, and plant it in the hole you’ve dug. Put a bamboo cane next to your sunflower, and give your sunflower a good watering.  As your sunflower grows, make sure you tie the stem to the bamboo cane loosely with garden string. Try tying it using a ‘figure-ofeight’ knot as this will reduce any rubbing on the stem.  When your sunflower appears, gently tease out the seed heads to make a fantastic sunny smiling face.

To learn more about the event and to gather DIY gardening ideas, visit www.childrensgardeningweek.co.uk Follow National Children's Gardening Week for all the latest news and events taking place Facebook-square /nationalchildrensgardeningweek Twitter-square /ncgw_

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Teach East can help you to realise your ambitions With high quality mentoring in a range of Peterborough schools and expert training from current practitioners, we are passionate about training teachers who can improve the education of children in the city.

For more information on how we can support you in training to teach visit www.teacheast.co.uk or email us info@teacheast.org

What’s on ...

Model Rail Show Sat 1 & Sun 2 June Many layouts throughout the Wansford station grounds including Thomas themed Garden rail.

Fascinating for Adults and children alike.

Thomas Summer Holiday Sat 10 & Sun 11 Aug October Thomas Half-Term Sat 19, Sun 20, Sat 26 & Sun 27 Oct Thomas Branch Line Trains Sat 15 & Sun 16 Jun Sat 27 & Sun 28 Jul Sat 31 Aug & Sun 1 Sep

Teddy Express Wed 21 & Thu 22 Aug

T: 01780 784444 www.nvr.org.uk Wansford Station, Stibbington PE8 6LR

Join our Teddy Express for family fun where hundreds of teddies take a ride.

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• School visits welcome • Lots of activities over the school holidays • Pony Camps • Birthday Parties • Have fun on one of our pony days • Gift vouchers available from our café/Tack shop

Riding lessons for all ages

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FIVE TO WIN

COMPETITIONS

Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

FIVE TO WIN Time to get whaley excited!

By Neil deGrasse Tyson with Gregory Mone RRP: £8.99 Published by Norton A truly epic book for any little brains enamoured with science, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry is an adaptation of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, which certainly earned its ranking as #1 New York Times and Sunday Times best seller.

What’s the difference between a star and a supernova? What is matter and dark matter? What does it mean to have a cosmic perspective? These are some of the questions celebrated astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson answers in his book, which continues to serve up the universe in a handy, portable package but, this time, specifically written for young people. It proves a fascinating introduction to a mind bending subject.

To have a chance of winning one of these phenomenal books, turn to page 3 for details on how to enter before 31 May. If you miss your chance, however, Term Times magazine has a fantastic discount code. Use WN640 for 25% off both the paperback and hardback edition, with free p&p, at www.wwnorton.co.uk

Narwhal and Jelly by Ben Clanton RRP: £5.99

This charming, Eisner award-winning series of graphic novels cha adventures of Narwhal rts the and Jelly as they exp lore the ocean togeth The series features tex er. t-light stories tailored to new readers just mo on from picture books ving . Narwhal and Jelly are a hilarious and charm duo that will engage ing and entertain. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfis Narwhal is a happy-goh and lucky narwhal – they may not have much in common but they lov e waffles, parties and adventures. Narwhal Unicorn of the sea and and Jelly: Super Narwhal and Jell y Jolt features three pla adventures, alongside yful pages dedicated to fin tastic ocean facts and The third in the series jokes. , Peanut Butter and Jell y will be published in on 5 September. the UK www.narwhalandje lly.com Each winner will rec eive a copy of both books, simply enter 31 May and turn the contest before to page 3 for detai ls of how to do this.

TREAT YOUR TEACHERS WIN A FAMILY TICKET Brainiac Live

Win your teacher a night at the races Term Times magazine, in association with Peterborough Greyho unds, are offering ten teachers the chance to be duly rewarded with an evening of entertainment. They’ll be hosted in the Raceview Greyho und Restaurant where they will enjoy a delicious three-course meal with outstan ding views of the dog races and have a dedicated tote runner to fulfil their bets.

All you need to do is nominate the teacher or teaching assistan t you believe is the most deserving and the winner gets to choose nine other staff members to join them. www.peterboroughgreyhounds.com Entries close on 25 May, turn to page 3 for details on how to enter.

The winners must redeem their prize by 20 June.

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Exploding dustbins, combusting microwaves and loads of live daredevil stunts – all those things they’re too scared to do at home are done live on stage. Based on the multiaward winning TV show, Brainiac Live promises to take the audience on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful as it delves into the mysteries of science.

Towards the end of its 2019 tour, Brainiac Live will be performing at King’s Lynn Corn Exchange Tuesday 28 May, 2pm, and Term Times has two sets of family tickets (up to four people each) up for grabs.

t/brainiac-live/ www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/even For a chance to win a set, turn to page 3 for details on how to enter before 18 May. If you miss your chance, tickets can still be purchased online: Family tickets for four people £60; for three people, £45; or £16.50 per person and under 18s £15.

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COMPETITIONS

WIN FAMILY TICKETS GoFeral!

If you're the kind of family that embraces challenges and adventure, the GoFeral Obstacle Course Race is for you

The GoFeral Obstacle Course Race, at the De Ramsey Estate in Huntingdon, runs on 8 and 9 June from 10am and is packed with muddy ditches, wading water and woodland obstacles to conquer. You can join in the fun for free by winning a Race Pass for a family of four on the 11am wave of contestants (two adults; two children, aged six – 16-years-old).

The course is all-inclusive with various stages of difficulty to suit everyone, so if an obstacle is out of your remit, simply pass it by. There are Feral Pack marshals around if you need help and spectators are welcom e. GoFeral is a family-run local business that provides outdoor adventures to encourage quality family time and the benefits of getting back to nature.

The GoFeral team also support the charity, Ormiston Families. Entries for the competition must be entered before 24 May. Turn to page 3 to find out how to win www.goferal.co.uk family race tickets. Closing date 24 May.

WIN SPIDER-VERSE ON DVD

Get your children’s spidey senses win tingling with this fantastic d winning

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Awar and Critics Choice as well as seven Annie r Miller, this 90-minute film tophe Chris and Lord Phil , Street Movie and 21 Jump king visual style. d-brea groun with n offers a fresh vision of Spider-Ma res featu s To have a chance of winning The movie also boasts plenty of bonu a copy of this new DVD, that will prove fun for the whole family that turn to page 3 for details including an ‘Alternative Universe Mode’ and enter before 31 May. allows fans to discover alternative scenes, plotlines and characters.

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more than just a garden centre…

Gifts Outdoor Living BBQs Family Events Gardening Children’s Birthday Parties

Enjoy our Mini Farm Fantastic for children of all ages. This free family attraction includes rabbits, guinea pigs, a gorgeous peacock, giant and normal-size chickens and aviaries.

Animal food is available for 20p between 11am and 4pm (weather permitting), allowing you to feed and get closer to the animals.

Every Friday 25 May

Fish n Chip Friday in the VH Café (every Friday)

Roger Leivers Book Signing

27 & 29 May

Pizza Party for the kids

27 & 31 May

Hanging basket talk

27 May – 2 June

National BBQ week. Look out for great offers on BBQs

13 June

National Cupcake Day - sample tasty cakes from our Café VH

16 June

Father’s Day BBQ

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