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Build sandcastles and enjoy the summer at the beach.
Friday 29 July 12–2pm Pirate party, best costume, games, competitions with prizes and treasure hunt. £9.95 includes 1 child’s meal with drink plus 1 free hot drink.
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Friday 5 August 12–2pm Teddy bears picnic, guess the Teddy's name, games and competitions. £9.95 includes child’s picnic box, drink and free hot drink. Friday 12 August 12–2pm Pizza party, decorate your own pizza, colouring competition and games. £9.95 includes your pizza, chips, salad, drink and free hot drink. Friday 19 August 12–2pm Pirate party, best costume, games, competitions with prizes and treasure hunt. £9.95 includes child’s meal and free hot drink. Friday 26 August 12–2pm Teddy bears picnic, guess the Teddy's name, games and competitions. £9.95 includes child’s picnic box, drink and free hot drink. Friday 2 September 12–2pm Pizza party, decorate your own pizza, colouring competition, and games. £9.95 includes your pizza, chips, salad, drink and free hot drink. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings via Danni.case@vanhage.co.uk
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In this issue Editorial News.............................................................4 Plan your summer...................................6, 8 Visit Ely........................................................10 Summer at Vine House Farm............12 Redwings’ birthday parties................13 See Annie this July..................................13 Travel journey tips..................................14 Inflata Nation explored........................14 40 years of the Great Eastern Run 16 Puzzles.........................................................20 Holiday programme at Kip.................23
Welcome back! Summer holidays can be a little daunting for us parents can’t they? Depending upon your school, 6 or 7 weeks of time with your little darlings sounds a long time. Let's take a step back for a moment, shall we? Not every minute of each day must be filled. Remember us parents need a little relaxation time too. Perhaps draw up a wish list from everyone in the family and then slim these down depending on time, budgets, and energy. Introduce ideas that involve friends, sleep overs, local exploring and of course other family members. Have a few set days and then some more casual ones. Watching the pennies like most families will be doing means that we will have to get our creative thinking caps on. Rainy days are excellent for these. Lego competitions, making your own inside summer den or putting on a show are all ideas we have used as a family. Alternatively, try exploring a local town. Could this be the summer of the dinosaur! Hamerton has their new dinosaur train ride, Peterborough Cathedral the T. Rex: The Killer Question exhibition and Dinosaur World is coming to the Alive Corn Exchange in Kings Lynn. Plus, do not miss our dinosaur book competitions.
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Recently we took a family trip to the Lido in Peterborough. What an excellent outdoor swimming pool and experience it is. Look out for their summer activities on page 19 and even a chance to win a family ticket. Likewise, Adventure Land is a fun filled active day out and we have a free family pass on offer here. It does not stop there with tickets for Skylark Maze on offer and books galore to be won. Plus, one of the team took a trip to Inflata Nation at PE1, read all about it on page 14. Whatever your plans, have fun, cherish the moments and save a little energy for the new term ahead in September.
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School News Northborough School Scoops Eco Awards Green minded pupils at Northborough Primary School have won two environmental awards for their eco projects.
Royalty at Brington
They have been working with PECT (Peterborough Environment City Trust) to develop their outdoor space and were invited to the PECT ECO Awards.
Pupils, pigs and an electric car greeted a royal visitor to a Huntingdonshire school recently. Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester visited Brington C of E Primary School to celebrate the school's half century, seeing what life is like inside and outside the classroom for the pupils. The visit had been delayed due to the pandemic but The Duchess finally got to tour the school and see Brington's older children driving an electric car constructed by the school for their science project. The school pigs, Pansy and Peaches, were introduced as The Duchess heard about how they were looked after by the younger pupils as part of the school's farming topic. The children also asked Her Royal Highness to plant a commemorative tree in the Forest School area. ‘It's been a really special day and The Duchess was so nice. We'll take really good care of this tree,’ said Katie, aged 6. The visit also included dropping in on a ukulele lesson, meeting children, their teachers and a tour of the school.
Students have been creating a nature corridor across their field by planting 180 trees, making bird and bat boxes for their extensive orchard area and have even been growing produce to eat with their lunch. They continue to focus on sustainability and finding ways to make sure they’re doing all they can to support the environment. Six of their Planet Protectors, pupils Amelie, Ayla, Megan, Emma, Elicia and Grace all went along to the awards. Their efforts were rewarded with the Sponsors’ Award for their work in school, and the Host's Award for the enthusiasm of the children who attended. Children at Northborough have also been busy with the Foundation Class holding their annual Ugly Bug Ball. They enjoyed the same feast as The Very Hungry Caterpillar and released butterflies they’ve raised in class. Year 1 had a Superhero day dressing in some incredible outfits, while Year 2 had a visit from the Raptor Foundation in conjunction with their topic about nocturnal animals.
Forest and Farm Holiday Fun
Plan your next Motorhome Adventure with us The summer holidays are a time to break free of the confines of the classroom and get the kids in the great outdoors.
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Summer Forest School Love the Outdoors The Rutland Outdoor Education Centre offers a range of forest school themed sessions to capture your child’s imagination and engage their love of being outdoors with others! Holiday club sessions are suitable for ages five to 12 years old. Sessions will run 10am–2pm. £35 per session. Wed 27 Jul
ROEC Rangers - Water Splash
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Summer Time Fun Plan your family days out this summer at these destinations, events, exhibitions and holiday clubs. Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
Club Viva Holiday Club Are you looking for fun, actionpacked childcare or just options for keeping your children active, creative and, most importantly, having fun in the holidays?
Club Viva also offers before and after school clubs at two primary schools in Hampton.
9 July – 6 November: Extinction (free) Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record - are we now in a sixth? This exhibition looks at the demise of the dinosaurs and marine reptiles, death of the ice age mammoths and the impact of humans on the dodo. Find out more about what’s on at the museum: www.peterboroughmuseum.org.uk
Over six sessions, children aged 6-9 will participate in problemsolving and creative activities to build their confidence and positive relationships with themselves, others and the natural world.
Be a part of Flag Fen’s Viking Camp and witness live action battle re-enactments throughout the weekend. Try out sword play and archery and find out about traditional skills, cooking and weaving from Angles and Danes in the Living History Encampment.
Activities vary each day, but you can expect bouncy castles, parachute fun, multi-sports games and plenty of time to get crafty and make new friends. Hampton Leisure Centre has fantastic indoor and outdoor space for fun-filled activities, whatever the weather.
Celebrate all things Posh at this unique exhibition looking back at Peterborough United’s 88 year history. Re-live the most memorable matches and reminisce about some of the most famous players and managers.
July and August (various dates): Introduction to Forest School (£60 for 6 sessions)
30 & 31 July: Viking Festival (normal entry prices apply)
The Club Viva Holiday Club runs five days a week for the whole six week break from 25 July – 2 September, 8.30am – 5.30pm at Hampton Leisure Centre, Clayburn Road, Peterborough (£25 per day).
18 June – 4 September: Proud to be Posh (free)
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Find out more at: www.vivacity.org/clubviva
Peterborough Libraries 9 July – September: Summer Reading Challenge (free) Libraries and The Reading Agency have teamed up with the Science Museum Group for an inspiring, science themed, Summer Reading Challenge.
16 – 29 July: Festival of Archaeology (normal entry prices apply) Find out how the Romans lived and discover what they left behind in mock Roman excavation pits. On 16 and 17 July, roundhouse experts David and Ann Freeman give talks about life in the Iron Age and how the new roundhouse was built during the spring. From 18 – 29 July, you can help to build a new Stone Age village. 1 – 31 August: Jurassic Explorers (£5 per explorer pack + normal entry price) Pick up a Jurassic Explorer pack from the visitor centre and discover what sort of sea creature has reappeared in the Mere. Travel back 160 million years and find out about the marine reptiles that shared the earth with the Dinosaurs. Young palaeontologists can uncover their own real fossils in brand new clay pits. August (various dates): Flag Fen Fledglings (£10 per session)
Children can join for free at their local library and collect a Gadgeteers collector’s poster, bookmark and stickers by borrowing library books over the summer holidays.
Back by popular demand, creative and imaginative outdoor sessions for 3-5 year olds. Children experience the magic of the woods through storytelling, nature play, music, puppetry and more.
Find out more about Club Viva Holiday Club: www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
Find out more about what’s on at Flag Fen: www.flagfen.org.uk
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Dive into history at Cromwell Museum: Looking for a fun and educational trip? The Cromwell Museum offers a fascinating look at the life and legacy of Oliver Cromwell through online and in-person workshops. Children will love trying on armour and weaponry to become a civil war soldier while discovering how Cromwell rose from humble origins in Huntingdonshire to shape our history. There’s a range of activities including on-site workshops to see items that Cromwell himself had and used in his life. There are also virtual workshops which bring the Museum to your own classroom whenever you like, without the hassle and cost of a coach trip. Loan boxes allow pupils to see real and replica pieces of history in the classroom. They include fun activities based around the curriculum with a hands-on approach to learning and can be booked with an online session to make lessons more exciting. As Cromwell was born in Huntingdon and lived in St. Ives and Ely, a visit to the Museum is perfect for a local history study. Choose a session about Cromwell, the causes of the civil wars, life in the 17th century, or the history of democracy in the UK. To find out more call: 01480 702 216 or email: learning@cromwellmuseum.com 6
Be a superhero this summer and step into Skylark’s amazing Spiderman themed maize maze. To celebrate Spidey turning 60 this year they’ve crafted the image of Spiderman and his fellow Avengers, Thor and Hulk into the maize maze with a MARVELous maze challenger inside plus a mini-maze for the little ones! The Funyard includes all the usual fun attractions including Scarecrow Smash, Jumping Pillow, Pesky Pigeon Tractor Ride, Trotter Trophy Pig Racing and Water Wars. The improved go-kart track has new go-karts and a diddy race track for under 5s. The new Dough Hut, serves barista quality coffee, hot chocolate and freshly made sugared doughnuts. Discounted Day Tickets and great value Summer Season Tickets are on sale now: www.skylark-events.co.uk/maize-maze-funyard
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Summer Time Fun Outdoor Family Entertainment at Peterborough Cathedral
Do you know your Deinonychus from your Ankylosaurus?
From rip-roaringly funny plays to swashbuckling drama and toe-tapping family musicals, this year’s Live in the Cloisters series at Peterborough Cathedral promises a funpacked programme.
These are just two of the many dinosaur models that will be at Peterborough Cathedral from 18 July to 3 September as part of the Natural History Museum’s touring exhibition, T.rex: The Killer Question.
These outdoor family shows from professional theatre companies take place in the beautiful Cathedral Cloisters: a sheltered grassy lawn surrounded by the ancient walls. The programme includes A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Alice in Wonderland, The Jungle Book, Pygmalion and The Three Musketeers. So pack yourselves a picnic, take a deckchair or a blanket and settle down for some great entertainment. Tickets are available via www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/live-cloisters-22.aspx
The question is, was T.rex a ferocious hunter or a mere scavenger? You’ll be able to compare the mighty T.rex with other dinosaurs. The Ankylosaurs was a plant-eating herbivore rather than a meat-eater and the shape of its body is adapted to this. The Deinonychus was both plant-eating and carnivorous, so it looks a bit more like a T.rex. Many of the models in the exhibition are animatronic, so will be roaring and moving as you look around. A full-size T.rex skeleton is also part of the display within the 900-year-old cathedral. Snap up your tickets! Entry to the exhibition is by timed ticket and the prices are £6 for children, £8 for adults or £25 for a family (2 adults and up to 3 children or 1 adult and up to 4 children). They are on sale via www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/t.rex
Take your Family to Nene Park this Summer There’s no shortage of events and activities to keep the whole family entertained over the summer months at Nene Park. From regular boat trips, a great choice of paddlesports and cycle hire (See page 12 for discout code) to activities such as pond dipping, bug hunting, climbing, archery or nature walks. It’s good to get the family enjoying some outdoor fun and Nene Park is the perfect place with plenty to keep everyone amused all day long. You could even camp on site for a mini staycation on the campsite or one of the new bell tents. The ever-popular Pay and Play watersports hire activities include swan pedalos and row boats, stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes, dinghies and windsurfing. Book online to avoid the queues on busy days.
The electric boat trips are great fun and operate dally during the holidays but there are some specially themed ones with a Wildlife Eco Boat trip on 10 August and a History Boat Trip on Saturday 9 July. New summer holiday trails start on 25 July, 5 August and 19 August with a new trail every two weeks throughout the summer holidays. Just collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for questions as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Then head back to claim your prize to grow at home. How about learning something new like archery? Pay and Play Archery sessions will run throughout the day on 26 July, 11 August and 25 August from 11am-4pm. Just pop down and give it a try on Oak Meadow close to Nene Outdoors. For the more adventurous the climbing wall will be ready to be conquered on 4 August and 30 August from 11am-4pm. Are you brave enough to reach the top?
To get them into the spirit of the great outdoors there are also various Bushcraft sessions during August to teach the kids everything from using tools to lighting fires and shelter building. To see everything Nene Park has to offer this summer visit www.nenepark.org.uk
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Delightful Ely is amongst the smallest cities in Britain with the shortest name, yet has one of the largest cathedrals and a wealth of fascinating attractions including a very pretty waterfront and riverside park. Ely gets its name from the Isle of Eels when it was surrounded by water brimming with eels. You can find out more about the history of Ely and its eel connections by taking the Eel Trail, a waymarked walk around the city, past pieces of public art depicting the life story of the humble eel. The route takes you past an array of shops, art galleries and cafés, through the monastic quarter with its medieval buildings and down to the picturesque waterside. With its 900 years of history, the cathedral is where everyone heads for. Known as the ‘Ship of the Fens’ because it can be seen from such long distances, it’s acknowledged as one of the most significant cathedrals in Europe. It is the only UK building to be listed as one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages’. It has the largest Lady Chapel of any
UK cathedral as well as having one of the finest collections of medieval monastic buildings still in daily use. You can take a tour of the unique 14th century octagonal lantern tower or climb the 288 steps to the top of the West Tower for great views of the Cambridgeshire countryside. Ely Cathedral has also become a prominent location for films such as The King’s Speech and The Crown. Don’t miss the Stained Glass Museum in the upper level of the cathedral with its national collection of stained glass from medieval to modern. The newest attraction is a 13-metre table created from a 5000-year-old black oak tree found preserved in a nearby field in 2012. Over 10 years, a team of privately funded carpenters transformed the trunk into a stunning piece of craftsmanship.
A short walk away is the newly renovated Ely Museum which uses interactive displays to describe the landscape of the fens and the lives of the people who live there. Then there’s Oliver Cromwell’s House, home of the city’s best known former resident. The building provides a snapshot of how Cromwell and his family would have lived during their 10 years in Ely from 1636. It gives a fascinating insight into life in the 17th century. This handsome building also houses the helpful tourist office full of handy leaflets. If you head down through the Jubilee Gardens to the riverside you can watch the boat traffic and perhaps take a river trip along the Ouse on the Liberty Belle, explore the huge antiques warehouse or enjoy a snack or lunch at one of the various eating establishments by the waterfront. All in all it’s a grand day out, well worth a visit.
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LIFESIZE BOOK BUNDLE
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The Lifesize series of books written and illustrated by bestselling picture book creator Sophy Penn are wonderfully interactive.
We have three copies of Dead Good Detectives up for grabs for young readers who like a bit of mystery.
Term Times has a three-book bundle to give away of Lifesize, Lifesize Dinosaurs and Lifesize Baby Animals to one lucky winner.
Dead Good Detectives is the hilariously heart-racing and spooky new adventure from Jenny McLachlan, bestselling author of the hugely popular, bestselling Land of Roar series.
These interactive non-fiction adventures feature lifesize illustrations of some of the smallest and largest animals in the world, and invite children to compare themselves to these amazing animals.
This new series mixes epic adventures with Jenny’s trademark humour and a touch of spooky magic – plus mysteries to solve!
In Sophy’s first book Lifesize, they have the chance to come paw to paw with a polar bear and eye to eye with a giant squid. Children can compare their ears with a kangaroo, their mouth with a tiger, their tongue with a giraffe and much more! AGE 3-5yrs For entry details go to page 3. Closing date for entries is 8 August. 10
Lifesize Dinosaurs is the perfect introduction to dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Children can try on a Utahraptor claw, go head to head with a Diplodocus, wear a Pteranodon beak, and open up the double gatefold to reveal a lifesize Tyrannosaurus rex mouth! We have all three books to give away to one lucky winner.
AGE 8-12yrs For details of how to enter please go to page 3. Closing date for entries is 8 August.
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Fully illustrated by Chloe Dominique it tells the tale of Sid Jones and her best friend Zen who hang out in the graveyard desperate to see a real-life ghost. But when Sid accidentally summons a 300-year-old pirate from the dead, it opens the door to the Halfway House – a magical inn full of lost souls from across the ages, all trapped there by a sinister landlord. There are more ghosts than Sid could ever have imagined – and they’re all sure Sid is there to save them! Sid’s sure there’s been some kind of mistake. But someone else is watching, and they’re not happy about Sid helping the ghosts…
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VINE HOUSE FARM PROMOTION
Have you been to Vine House Farm? If you’re looking for somewhere to take the family for a few hours or a pit stop on those day trips out, Vine House Farm Shop and Café is a great place to head to this summer. Especially as they’ve added a new play area for the kids and their gorgeous wildlife garden is in full bloom. Not only does this spacious café at Deeping St Nicholas offer some tasty treats for lunch, or coffee and cake, you can also pick up something for your dinner from their Farm Shop. The instore butchery run by Grasmere Farm runs regular promotions and there’s plenty of fresh, locally grown produce to buy. For the children there is a great enclosed playground with plenty to do for the under eights, situated next to the outdoor decking so you can relax with a cuppa. Refreshments for dogs are available on the deck too, and their staff love handing out free dog treats!
coffee and cake, milkshakes and ice-cream or choose from their wide menu offering delicious homemade dishes, using home grown and local produce. Menus for children, breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea are available. Children are catered for with highchairs and free wildlife themed activity sheets.
Families can explore the large wildlife garden and pond area for free, where they’ll learn about what’s been planted and why. They’ll enjoy a game of hide and seek in the growing willow tunnel and tepee or can join in with the wildlife trail and be rewarded with a sunflower planting kit to take home.
You can even learn more about how they farm with wildlife in mind, how the bird seed, available in the Farm Shop, is grown and visit a field full of sunflowers on a tour, complete with tractor and trailer ride. These tours take place on 2 July, and 6, 7 & 13 August. Tickets can be bought from the Farm Shop.
The café has seating for 80 inside with a further 60 on the decking. It’s ideal to refresh with
Vine House Farm Café is open Monday to Saturday 8.30am–4.30pm and Sunday 9am–3.30pm.
To find out more visit www.vinehousefarmshopcafe.co.uk
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REDWINGS PROMOTION
BIRTHDAY PARTIES ARE BACK AT REDWINGS! Redwings Horse Sanctuary, are starting their ‘Adoption Star’ birthday parties again this summer, and you're invited! This registered charity, which has visitor centres in Aylsham and near Great Yarmouth, cares for more than 1,500 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules across their sites. Through their ‘Adoption Star’ scheme they ask supporters to choose their favourite four-legged star to adopt for a small donation to support their care. They each have special birthday events and for the first time, the visitor centres will be open for four full days over each Adoption Star’s birthday, to give everyone a chance to attend while avoiding overcrowding too. Redwings Aylsham • The Gangsters' birthday weekend: Friday, 29 July – Monday, 1 August • Gulliver’s birthday weekend: Friday, 26 August – Monday, 29 August Redwings Caldecott • Sampson’s birthday weekend: Friday, 1 July – Monday, 4 July • Fox’s birthday weekend: Friday, 5 August – Monday, 9 August • Noah’s birthday weekend: Friday, 19 August – Monday, 22 August • Lily’s birthday weekend: Friday, 2 September – Monday, 5 September • Esther’s birthday weekend: Friday, 28 October – Monday, 31 October Trot across to www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-views/birthdayparties-are-back for more information and to book your tickets! SPP PROMOTION
Orphan Annie takes the stage in Stamford ‘Tomorrow, tomorrow… I love ya tomorrow!’ There’s not long to wait to see Stamford Pantomime Players perform Annie JR* in July. The show’s based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning best musical by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. The story follows orphan Annie living a ‘hard-knock life’ at The New York City Municipal Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. She dreams of being reunited with her parents and takes action to find them. In her funfilled adventures Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks. The theatre group are performing the show at The Corn Exchange Theatre in Stamford on 8 July at 7pm, with matinees on 9 and 10 July at 2pm. Tickets are £8 from the box office on 01780 766455 or book online: www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk *Annie JR. is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorised materials are supplied by, Music Theatre International 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY, (212) 541-4684, mtishows.com
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Bounce over to Peterborough for
INFLATABLE FUN!
Family Trips
If you’re looking for somewhere for the kids to burn off some energy over the holidays, why not take them somewhere they can bounce to their heart’s content Our roving writer Jo headed to Inflata Nation in Peterborough for Term Times…
Keeping the family entertained during long journeys. Whether you’re heading off in the car, on the train or a plane this summer, to avoid those ‘are we there yet’ cries from the kids, Term Times shares some tips to keep them entertained during the trip.
car Car Journeys To make road trips run smoothly invest in a back seat car organiser to keep toys, drinks and snacks within easy reach. Download an audiobook to play via the car’s stereo to keep the kids entertained or play some classic car games spotting different vehicles, colours and number plates. It's a good idea to download music to play through the car’s stereo to avoid rows over changing the radio station and take a fully charged tablet so they can watch downloaded shows or play games. A lap tray is also great for drawing and activities and of course snacks.
TRAIN Train Journeys Book a seat at a table if you can so younger kids can do some colouring and fill a Trunki suitcase with fun activities for the train and some favourite toys. They’re also handy if there’s no seat available. The best thing about trains is you’re not restricted to your seat, so have a walk with your child to explore and visit the café for a snack. Activity books full of crosswords, word searches and spot the difference are ideal for older children and take a charger for their electronics so they don’t lose battery on the long journey. On the Eurostar, they now have Wi-Fi throughout the carriage, so connect to Prime Kids or Netflix to watch shows on the go.
plane Plane Journeys Pass the time on a lengthy flight with a craft activity or something to make, you can get some great mini packs. Book a window seat if you can - you'll be surprised how fascinated they are with the view. Magazines full of stories, activities and colouring will keep them entertained for ages. Take a pair of headphones for the older ones so they can plug into the screen on the flight to watch a new movie, or even play on their switch or tablet. A small Lego set is a great way to keep them busy building it during the trip. A card game is a fun activity the whole family can get involved in. You can buy a Monopoly or Cluedo card game too.
Inflata Nation is an indoor inflatable theme park located on the Peterborough One Retail Park and is a fun and unique experience that’s great for all the family. Promising to offer something a bit different, I went along with the children to put their range of fun-filled activities to the test. There is a great choice of inflatable slides with four giant slides that really take your breath away and the kids went on several times. You can also attempt to get across some giant balls which many adults were giving a go. The obstacle course is a lot of fun for the kids to race against their friends. There is plenty of space in the ball pit with slides that take you straight into the brightly coloured balls. We even gave the knockout podium a go which is fun for all ages to play against their friends. The inflatable theme park offers hourly sessions which do wear you out. There is an under 4’s area with some smaller activities and even a couple of slides which will keep the little ones happy. The on-site café offers a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks for when you need a break in-between your sessions. Offering something different from the traditional soft play and trampolines park, Inflata Nation is a great hit with primary-school children and beyond. To find out more, visit: www.inflatanation.com/locations/peterborough
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GOOD RUNNING EVENTS PROMOTION
Welcome return for the Great Eastern Run Get your trainers at the ready as the Great Eastern Run is set to make a welcome return to Peterborough this October and has renewed its connections with local charities under new organisers.
A popular fixture in the race calendar now in its 40th anniversary year, The Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run now organised by Good Running Events, returns on Sunday 16 October. It will see leading club athletes and charity fun runners race through the streets of Peterborough. Stamford based charity Anna’s Hope, which supports children and young people with brain tumours, will be the partner for the 5K Fun Run. Co-founder of Anna’s Hope, Carole Hughes, is hoping local schools will support them. 'Over the years Anna’s Hope has been proud to support the 5K Fun Run and we are looking forward once again to welcoming runners from
the local community including families, friends, schools, clubs and local businesses to challenge themselves, have fun and if they can, raise funds for charities and good causes.' The Fun Run is ideal for families and school groups to take part in with many choosing to don fancy dress or fairy wings for Anna’s Hope, the charity’s emblem. Children must be aged 4 years or older to join the 5K Fun Run (all children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult) and it’s £10.90 for a child to enter. The event has partnered with Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice and there are race places
available for runners who would like to be part of Team Sue Ryder, but there’s the chance to raise funds for other charities too. Entrants must be aged 17 and over and it’s £35 for unaffiliated runners. Whether you’re new to the event or a seasoned runner seeking a personal best, the fast, flat route on closed roads is perfect. Organisers expect to see more runners than ever before take part with thousands racing and thousands more lining the streets to cheer them on. The event will kick off at the Embankment with the Anna’s Hope 5K Fun Run, before the Wheelchair Half Marathon and Half Marathon.
Entries are now open for all distances within the Great Eastern Run on 16 October – and runners can register via www.greateasternrun.co.uk
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HALF MARATHON
Awesome Event Village Awesome Medal Chip Timing Medical Support Post Race Refreshments Pre Race Warm Up Race Pacing Water Stations Entry fee from £33 (plus processing fee)
ANNA’S HOPE 5K FUN RUN
Anna’s Hope 5K Fun Run and is open to all the family. This is great for serious athletes wanting a shorter race, to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Annas Hope, or their own personal charity close to their heart, all at the same time.
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ANNUAL FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
Adventure Land
FAMILY DAY PASS
It is time to enjoy the fun at Adventure Land this summer and we have a fantastic family pass for this great day out up for grabs! There is so much to do at this amazing attraction located at Springfields Outlet Shopping and Leisure in Spalding the kids won’t know what to try first. Home to the UK’s largest JCB Young Drivers Zone they can set off round the track on pedal diggers, climb the scaffolding play tower and whizz down the tunnel slide. The Tree Top Village is a wonderful place to burn off some energy scaling the towers and having fun on the rope bridges, then there is a 7.3m high climbing wall, Springy’s Rock. They can even pan for gold and search for treasure at Goldie’s Gold Mine.
Lido Competition
After all the running about, you can calm the pace at the Dino Golf, a 9-hole, themed adventure golf course or take a ride on the miniature train. For fun on the water try the Adventure Paddle Boats – take to the water on fun, hand-powered paddle boats or head to Springy’s Splash Park the inflatable, bounce experience – you will get wet! When you are ready to relax head to Springy’s Beach, an undercover area with sand and water.
Summer’s here and it’s time get your swim on at Peterborough Lido! Here’s your chance to give the family a fabulous free day out at the pool during the school holidays. This iconic swimming complex in the city centre offers three heated outdoor pools – a 50m main pool, teaching pool for children and paddling pool for toddlers. With sunbathing terraces, café, large grass lawn and play area, the Lido is the perfect venue for a family day out. The Lido opens all day throughout the summer, plus early birds can enjoy a swim from 7am on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and, new for 2022, there are evening sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
With all that fun to try they will certainly work up an appetite, so refuel at Springy’s Diner – serving great American classics – with great music, hearty portions, and a fun upbeat atmosphere! Adventure Land is also the perfect place for your child’s party. All day access to the attraction is included, plus a themed party room, refreshments, and dedicated party host, which will take all the stress out of party planning.
A summer pass is available to buy for unlimited swimming over the school summer holidays so there’s no need to sit in the queues for the beach. Make the most of the hot weather whenever you like by the pool with ice creams on tap.
They will love a day out here and if you want to make Adventure Land a regular outing, annual membership could be just the thing. If you would like to regularly take the family to Adventure Land for free, get your name in the hat for our Term Times competition.
Find out more about the Lido, opening times and prices: www.vivacity.org/lido. Pre-book to avoid disappointment. For details of how to enter please head to page 3. Closing date for entries is 26 July.
Simply follow the instructions on page 3 and tell us the answer to this question: Q – Where is Adventure Land located? Closing date 26 July. For opening times and more information just visit: www.springfieldsadventureland.co.uk
Dining at Gastrono-me New restaurant Gastrono-me has officially opened its doors on Bridge Street in Cambridge serving up breakfast, bottomless brunch, lunch, supper, and everything in between.
£100 VOUCHER
This great new eatery creates mouth-watering dishes and a fantastic range of cocktails, so if you feel you deserve a day/night out, make sure you enter our competition and you could dine out on us. Gastrono-me’s vibrant space is perfect for eating, drinking, and unwinding. The bright and airy restaurant is warm and welcoming, with urban hanging lights, exposed brick walls, gorgeous foliage throughout and a beautiful twinkling oak tree! This is a place to truly indulge. Kick off brunch with a bang – think of eggs with the softest of yolks, pancake stacks with bacon and maple butter. You could opt for Gastrono-me’s signature golden Pain Perdu – fruity, nutty bread, dipped in ‘custardy’ heaven, fried until puffy and golden, with berries, crispy bacon, and clotted cream! There’s so much to get your day started including the Ultimate Breakfast Bagel and the Breakfast Burrito. Lunch is just as unique and exciting, with a creative selection of sandwiches, salads, tacos, burgers, and creatively loaded dogs. The last leg of your Gastrono-me journey takes you to delicious dinner and cocktails that are just as well thought out as the dishes, changing regularly to reflect the seasons. Just take a look at the diverse menu on www.gastrono-me.co.uk
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PUZZLE
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 1. What is the capital of England? 2. What is the capital of Spain? 3. Name three continents?
SUMMER MATHS GAME
4. What is the biggest ocean in the world called? 5. What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world? 6. Name three cities in the UK?
CROSSWORD
FIND 5 DIFFERENCES
Find the answers on the Term Times Facebook page.
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
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THREE COPIES UP FOR GRABS With Jurassic World: Dominion showing at the cinema and the Natural History Museum’s touring T.rex exhibition coming to Peterborough Cathedral this summer, dinosaurs are once again generating huge interest. Phaidon Author: Gabrielle Balkan RRP: £16.95 each For younger readers this wonderful Book of Dinosaurs: 10 Record-Breaking Prehistoric Animals by Gabrielle Balkan is the ideal introduction.
AGE 5-8yrs
It’s a shaped board book of 48 pages with 25 great colour illustrations by Sam Brewster and a touch-and-feel skeleton printed on top of each dinosaur, allowing youngsters to feel the fossils.
Children are introduced to ten record-breaking dinosaurs through a guessing game with clues. Readers examine the prehistoric skeletons and find a series of hints to guess the mystery dinosaur. Discover which had the toughest armour, the sharpest eyesight, the spikiest tail and even the biggest belly! The ultimate dinosaur book for children, Book of Dinosaurs includes a 24-word glossary, a species index, and a ‘Discover More’ section that highlights books, podcasts, and other resources for the dinosaur-curious. For a chance to win one of three copies, please find entry details on page 3. The closing date for entries is 8 August. 22
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KIP MCGRATH PROMOTION
School Holiday Programme Keeps Young Minds Active The long summer holiday is always a welcome break but the weeks away from education can lead to ‘learning loss’ while pupils are out of school. It’s been estimated that children can lose as much as 4 week’s worth of academic learning over the 6 week holiday. One way of beating summer learning loss is with the Kip Summer School – running 1 or 2 days a week in both our Centres throughout August. You can book just one session or multiple sessions, the choice is yours. Design a timetable to fit your family needs. With less pressure from long school days and homework, it’s the ideal time for your child to catch up and keep up in the core subjects of maths and English. Summer School is ideal for all children aged 6 – 16yrs, especially if they are: Falling behind academically after 2 years of disrupted education Lacking in confidence in the classroom Struggling with their reading or spelling Facing SATS testing at the end of Year 6
Kip McGrath is based in Peterborough and runs sessions at their two centres or online. To find out more and book a free assessment visit www.kipmcgrath.co.uk/book-assessment Over the last 45 years Kip Centres around the world have helped millions of children achieve their learning goals with our Peterborough North Centre teaching over 700 students since opening in April 2016. A free assessment helps identify your child’s strengths as well as any learning gaps. It is also an ideal way to meet the team, enabling you to feel confident that you’re making the right decision for your child.
the passion and skill to unlock your child’s full potential. Students have the same tutor every week, which helps build a strong relationship. Lessons include one-on-one tutoring in a small group setting with short-burst activities to keep them fun and engaging. There are face-to-face lessons at the centres or online via a purpose-built tutoring platform.
All Summer Holiday Programme sessions must be booked and paid for in advance. (Normal Working towards GCSE exams in maths and English The curriculum is designed for learning success enrolment terms and conditions do not apply). Sitting 11+ exams in September – and is tailored to target each student’s learning Peterborough North will be open on Tuesdays and tuition and mock exams available gaps. At Kip McGrath, our caring and qualified Wednesdays. Peterborough South will open on Would just like a little bit of extra help Wednesdays only. tutors are all experienced teachers, and have Moving up to Secondary School in September
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