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LET’S DANCE! Performing arts in Cornwall

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Where does the time go? It seems that Easter has barely passed and already it’s half-term! So we’re back to provide a few more suggestions to keep the family entertained. From Kernow Adventure Park, a wonderful freshwater watersports centre, to the Swamp Circus summer camp, we’ve got it covered. We also look at group activities to help build children’s self-esteem, social skills and physical stamina, including martial arts and percussion workshops.

Budding young dancers will be delighted to hear that Italia Conti, the prestigious dance school with alumni including Pixie Lott and Naomi Campbell, is coming to Penzance. And we take a look at the fabulous new Amphitheatre at Trebah Garden, bringing a whole host of outdoor performances to enjoy this summer.

Tasty Treats returns with a trio of delicious smoothies to create with the kids, courtesy of HYLI: simple to make, healthy and delicious too! Book Worms is back too, as we review a selection of popular reads, some with a Cornish slant.

And last but not least, check out the What’s On pages for lots more ideas of fun things to do over the next few months. Enjoy!

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Ideas to explore with the family Italia Conti comes to Cornwall

12 Family theatre

Introducing Trebah Amphitheatre

14 What’s on

Activities and events for May and June

17 Book worms

More riveting reads from the bookshelf

18 Tasty treats

Super smoothies – yummy and fun to make!

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Explore Porthcurno’s Valley Tales & Trails Porthcurno, 1870. The most connected valley on the planet. Fastforward to 2016, and discover the roots of modern communication.

Explore the new ‘Valley Tales & Trails’ temporary exhibition at the Telegraph Museum Porthcurno to find out how Porthcurno’s role in shaping modern communication affected the local landscape and community. Be guided by stories of Porthcurno’s lasting legacy, connecting the outdoor landscape with the richly told stories inside the museum.

Wander around the valley and let the inspiring stories guide you around one of Britain’s most beautiful and historically important coastal villages. Explore the ‘Valley Tales’ inside the Museum. This May half-term, pop down to Porthcurno and pick up your trail map from the museum reception.

Visit www.telegraphmuseum.org for more info.

Get your skates on at Mount Hawke Established in 1986, Mount Hawke has 24,000 square feet of ramps and is regarded as one of the UK’s leading skateparks.

Hosting local, regional and national competitions in skate, BMX and scootering, the skate park has a unique heritage within the skating world and has hosted many big names over the years.

There is a wide range of sessions catering for all ages and abilities, with coaching available to help improve your skills, and equipment for hire if you’re just starting out.

Mount Hawke also boasts a themed cafe available for party bookings, a community room used by dance and martial art groups and a fully kitted out music rehearsal studio. Mount Hawke also offers paintballing, which is managed by the guys from Tuff Enuff.

To book, or for more information, visit www.mounthawkeskatepark.com or call 01209 890 705

Lay the foundations for a lifetime of success

Splash out with your Dad this Fathers Day

Offering children the best martial arts tuition, along with awardwinning life skills programmes, First Defence Black Belt Schools in Helston and Falmouth aspire to help children achieve better results at school.

The schools offers Little Dragons and Junior Kids Martial Arts Classes for children of all ages, in amazing classes that teach Taekwondo in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. Studies show that martial arts instil a strong sense of self-control in children, and the programmes at First Defence are designed to strengthen not only your child’s physical abilities, but also their patience, coordination, self-esteem, as well their ability to listen and learn, teaching powerful life skills.

So, if you want to boost your child’s confidence and help them achieve self-discipline and respect for themselves and others, leading them down the path of success, First Defence should be your first port of call, with classes that will leave a lasting impression on your child.

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To mark the Summer Solstice, Cornish charity Cornwall Hospice Care is once again hosting its open water swims at the National Trust’s beautiful Trelissick Estate on Sunday 19th June.

The glorious setting at Feock offers a perfect location for everyone from first timers to the more experienced, with a half and one mile course. Supported by Cornwall Sports Partnership and Gyllyngvase Surf Lifesaving Club, everyone’s welcome and anyone aged eight and above can take part. Registration is £15 for adults and £8 for children, which includes a swimming cap and a postevent momento!

So go and make a splash for cash in the half-mile Swim with your Dad event or take the mile long challenge, and help Cornish Hospice Care look after patients with life-limiting illnesses.

For more information on the Swim Trelissick and Swim with your Dad events, visit www. cornwallhospicecare.co.uk or call 01726 66868

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Go Nauti this summer More than just a pizza place, Go Nauti commands the best view of Porthleven Harbour, offering a relaxed atmosphere on the Terrace where, after a long day soaking up the rays with the kids on the beach, you can watch the sun go down over the opalescent waters of the outer harbour.

Wash down your choice of their daily specials, including gluten-free options and pizza bases, with the wide range of typically local beers, ciders and wines. Or spoil yourself with prosecco at an affordable price, while up to 20 of your kids enjoy their own choice of pizzas, party games and creative colouring in one of Go Nauti’s pizza parties.

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The independent, family-run restaurant uses locally sourced, fresh, high quality produce and offers a tranquil, dog-friendly space for you and yours to relax after a long summer’s day by the sea. Go Nauti open Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm until 9pm in term time, and seven days a week during school holidays.

To find out more about Go Nauti visit www.nautibutice.co.uk/gonauti, or to make a reservation call 01326 558894

A lake with a difference Hidden in a 21-acre site around a disused granite quarry, Kernow Adventure Park is one of Cornwall’s best-kept secrets. A tranquil freshwater lake provides the setting for an on-water inflatable assault course, open water swimming and wakeboarding. Ideal for family days out and thrill-seekers alike, you can enjoy the activities whatever the weather.

With its own beach, this is a little oasis and a safe playground. There are no tides, no rip currents, and definitely no jellyfish! Plunge into tranquility beneath the imposing, vertical cliff faces in this sheltered sanctuary.

Have a go at cable wakeboarding, an exciting sport using a cable tow system to pull you across the lake while riding a board (like a snowboard). There are two cables, both with floating features, a skate park on water allowing riders to perform tricks without any danger of landing on hard ground. Why not take on the water assault course Kernow Wipeout with water slides, balance beams, a giant floating trampoline, climbing wall and more!

The new clubhouse, with a licensed bar and ample seating is the perfect place to relax with a drink or meal and enjoy watching the action and stunning views.

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Take a closer look

The Big Cat Trail!

Every day in May

Become a “Crazy Cat” and “Roar” around the garden this Half Term on the “Big Cat Trail”. Discover fascinating feline facts as you explore the undergrowth in search of these carnivorous creatures. Tip toe past tigers and leap over lions on your journey to our private beach before climbing back to the top of the garden to claim your “Crazy Cat” prize!

Trebah – it’s excitingly different.

Open daily from 10am Mawnan Smith Nr Falmouth Telephone 01326 252200 Visit trebah-garden.co.uk

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Protecting your FAMILY In spite of today’s healthier lifestyles and improved medical technology, it’s a shocking fact that on average, almost 47 adults die every day (aged 18-44 years) according to the UK Office for National Statistics, in 2013.

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f the unthinkable happened and your partner died, quite apart from the emotional turmoil of the bereavement, how would your family cope financially? Even with a Life Assurance policy in place to help pay off your mortgage, if there are children to provide for, how would you cope with the demands of everyday necessities, such as food, clothes, utility bills, childcare or additional expenses like holidays and birthdays?

If you think these costs may not add up to much, then consider the findings from the LV= Cost of a Child report, January 2015. The survey looked at the cost of raising a child to the age of 21 and approximated this figure to be over £229,000 – equating to more than £200 per week! That’s a significant sum to find should an income stream end due to the untimely death of a parent...

Family Income Benefit gives you peace of mind If you’re a parent with young children, Family Income Benefit is a specific plan that provides a regular, tax-free, monthly (or annual) payment for your dependants. The idea is that it should be arranged to pay out until your children have grown up, so it’s well-suited to those with young families and is often taken out over a 10 to 20-year term or whatever is appropriate for your children’s ages.

Harris Begley Independent Financial Advisors have offices throughout Cornwall and can give you specialist advice about protecting your family’s needs to give you peace of mind for the future.

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Fine family dining at Porthleven’s Kota Kai

A new percussion experience workshop

Created with foodie families in mind, the light and open interior of Kota Kai strikes the right balance, with a dedicated family room equipped with toys and books to keep your fidgety little ones entertained between courses.

You and yours can enjoy the best of a mouth-watering menu, in a restaurant that’s deservedly found itself in the finals of the What’s On Cornwall Awards for Best Restaurant. Lovingly created by Head Chef and owner Jude Kereama, the adult menu showcases his signature fusion of fresh local produce and Asian culinary prowess, with a tempting children’s menu to match, satisfying even the fussiest of eaters.

Situated on the Harbour Head of Porthleven and with seating arranged to maximise the stunning views of the quay and the iconic Porthleven clocktower, guests are warmly welcomed and made at home, enjoying exceptional service throughout their time at Kota Kai. So if you’re looking for somewhere new to explore this half-term, why not give it a go?

For more information or to make a booking, call 01326 574411 or visit www.kotakai.co.uk

Introducing a brand new percussion experience, Drums4Fun is a workshop company whose ethos is to provide an exciting, stimulating and rewarding percussion experience that values inclusion, connection, expression and rhythm.

Offering tailored sessions, usually an hour long and using preprepared or bespoke set lists selected by the group – it’s up to you – these workshops are designed to be sensory, energetic and therapeutic with a variety of instruments available to suit everyone.

What’s more, workshops are a real team building experience where up to 15 of your kids and their friends can work together and connect via the exhilarating momentum of raw, unmeasured percussion. The brains behind the operation, Graham Kemp, is a highly experienced percussionist and former bandmaster of a leading Scout and Guide band based in Surrey, having even performed in the Royal Albert Hall!

All staff have a fully enhanced DBS clearance to work with young children and vulnerable adults. Sessions are for children of all ages and can be arranged to take place at your selected venue.

For more information, visit www.drums4fun.co.uk or contact drums4fun@outlook.com

Family fun at the Royal Cornwall Show Cornwall’s most highly anticipated annual event is once again on the horizon and it has something to offer the whole family.

Show goers should expect entertainment, from professional sheep dog handling displays to a flying visit from the RAF Falcons parachute display team.

As the soundtrack to your show, there will be two live music stages as well as the Cornwall Festival of Dance to enjoy. Titan the Robot, street theatre acts and musicians can pop up anywhere among the trade stands and food stalls, so you’ll have dinner and a show!

There’s even a crèche facility, so parents can have a well-earned break, giving them time to browse some of the 1000 trade stands!

Over 120,000 people are estimated to visit the show on the 9th, 10th and 11th June, so why not come along and be part of something that’s proud to be Cornish.

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Run away with the circus this June Hearing the circus has come to town is always exciting news for kids, so they’ll be delighted to discover Swamp Circus is offering a fun-filled holiday with a difference for all the family.

Enjoy local organic dishes after morning yoga, opportunities for kids and grown-ups try trick-cycling, acrobatics, juggling, swinging on the trapeze and more. In the big top, you’ll be wowed by the awesome spectacle of the professional circus.

With solar showers and a sauna to be enjoyed by the river, summer-breaks with Swamp Circus are fused with fun, relaxation and promise to wear your little ones out. “My son and I learnt so many new things, and met so many wonderful people. I just wish there was a circus camp every month!”

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Watersports at Loe Beach If you go down to the river today, you’re sure to find a surprise! From paddleboarding to sailing, Loe Beach Watersports has an adventure just for you.

Whether you fancy motoring to the beautiful Trelissick Gardens or paddling around the local creeks, the team will help you plan your voyage. Perfect for families, Loe Beach offers calm and sheltered waters – ideal for a dip or a paddle!

Don’t worry if you haven’t got a wetsuit, Loe Beach Watersports can provide you with one; however, make sure you bring these other essentials to make your day perfect: beach shoes or flip-flops, sunscreen, water to keep you hydrated, a towel, a spare set of clothes and some sunglasses.

A local, family-run, small business, Loe Beach Watersports prides itself on providing a friendly, professional service with an experienced team. There really is nowhere better to enjoy the tranquil waters of one of the premier locations in Cornwall.

For more information, contact Alastair on 01872 864295 or visit www.loebeach.co.uk

Get Creative at the Old Foundry Chapel

Get ya skates on at the Rollers Roller Disco

The Old Foundry Chapel – a warren of beautiful, quirky and interesting shops – has something for everyone this spring and summer. With vintage, boutique and designer shops, plus a welcoming café, there will be various workshops and activities for both children and parents.

Makers Boutique studio shop will be holding workshops to create simple fun projects to take home and treasure. Suitable for little crafters eight years and over and starting from £12 per project, sessions will be running on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 2pm. There are limited places so booking is essential. The shop boasts an impressive range of haberdashery, gifts and crafty bits to inspire your inner artisan.

01736 755543 www.oldfoundrychapel.co.uk

Looking for a way to celebrate in style? Whether its a birthday, anniversary or simply a good ol’ knees up, the team can get things rolling at Rollers Roller Disco for your party that, let’s face it, will be like no other.

With an onsite cafe, plenty of seating for those not-so-hot on wheels, daily food specials and a well-stocked bar, with coffee served all day, there’s a little something for everyone, so there’s no excuse for a no-show! You’ll find no time limits on skating, so your do will be a last-man-standing event, meaning your little’uns will be tuckered out by tea time if you head to the Sunday family disco, from 12-6pm. This isn’t just for the kids, though! Friday nights see adult party goers boogieing on down, wheeling rings around each other until 11pm, or at least the ones that last!

What’s more, there’s a new balcony upstairs, meaning if you’re happy to sit ringside, you now get an even better (and funnier) view of the action.

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Classes will be available to all ages from 2 years up and there will be links to the main school in London for any budding performers.

wo sisters from Penzance are bringing Italia Conti, the world’s oldest performing arts school, to Cornwall this September.

Italia Conti has been producing incredible talent since 1911, boasting alumni such as Pixie Lott, Naomi Campbell and Russell Brand. The sisters, Charlotte and Ella Gilling, are excited to be collaborating with such a prestigious institution.

Charlotte says, “We are both incredibly excited to be working with Italia Conti as well as bringing opportunities to Cornwall that are traditionally only available in London. As a family, we have strong links to the school so we are looking forward to bringing its name and values to the south west.”

The sisters have extensive experience within the arts. Charlotte recently graduated from the University of East London with an Urban Dance degree and Ella, who currently studies at Italia Conti, featured in CBBC’s The

Next Step. The siblings have already made great strides in the arts in Cornwall with their Penzance dance school, Believe, which runs a charity summer dance workshop and show every August. Charlotte and Ella are convinced that all aspects of the performing arts help to build confidence and self-esteem so, whether someone is a beginner or has previous experience, everyone is welcome.

The Italia Conti Associate School will be opening on 17th September. Classes will be held on Saturdays between 9-5 during term-time, covering various aspects of dance, acting and singing, with the option of taking exams (ISTD, LAMDA).

BOLITHO SCHOOL Polwithen Road, Penzance TR18 4JR 01736 363271 www.italiacontipenzance.co.uk www.bolithoschool.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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A PIONEER

in its class The BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer adds a sporty edge to the family car.

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sually in this magazine we focus on all things that kids love, so it may come as a surprise that this sporty new edition from the experts at BMW has found its way into Kids Love Cornwall Living.

While, admittedly, this looks to be a car for the discerning sports enthusiast, the new 2 Series Gran Tourer is a family car infused with just a touch of style.

As you approach your new BMW, you’ll pinch yourself as you remember that it’s not a sports model; from the trademark twin kidney grill at the front, shortened front and aerodynamic silhouette, to it’s inclined windscreen and wide profile, this car will forever remind you that, thanks to the 2 Series Gran Tourer, having to choose between practicality and style is a thing of the past.

Inside, you’ll find a wealth of storage options. There’s room for up to three child seats, with an ISOFIX system built into the second row. And, if you’re carrying more legs than luggage, the third row sacrifices nothing when it comes to headroom for rear passengers. With so many on board, ride comfort can often deteriorate, however the intelligent BMW xDrive four-wheel drive system, in conjunction with Dynamic

Stability Control, makes every trip a smooth sail, on even the trickiest terrain. Utilise the standard BMW navigation system; park distance control and iDrive system – designed to make navigating your intuitive digital dashboard a breeze. Sink into the outstanding upholstery as you soak up the usual comforts and commodities that you’d expect from a manufacturer of such high calibre. All of this, in a car designed with the latest space creating technology, makes the 2 Series Gran Tourer a true pioneer in family transport.

BMW stand for comfort, style and uncompromising performance, to which this car testifies. If dynamic appearance combined with unprecedented storage and functionality speaks to you, then you too can be part of an automotive revolution.

Take one out for a spin and you’ll see that, as a family car, the 2 Gran Tourer Series is truly at the top of its class.

OCEAN FALMOUTH Falmouth Road, Penryn TR10 8AD 01326 375100 www.oceanfalmouthbmw.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Family

THEATRE Trebah Amphitheatre: a unique performance space set against the stunning coastal backdrop of an award-winning Cornish garden.

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oin the audience this summer at Trebah Amphitheatre for a vibrant programme of family theatre!

The season begins with a visually stunning stage version of Antonia Barber’s classic Cornish children’s story The Mousehole Cat on 27th and 28th May. Using hand-crafted puppetry, as well as a talented team of actors, the drama tells the story of how the west Cornwall village of Mousehole is saved from desperate famine by the brave actions of fisherman Tom Bawcock... and his faithful cat, Mowzer.

Expect battles with the fearsome Great Storm-Cat, seven sorts of fish and lashings of stargazy pie!

Throughout the summer Trebah Amphitheatre hosts a series of free events for garden visitors aged 5-11. Introduction to the Arts starts with harpist Eleanor Turner performing her stunning new work, Raindrops Shine Like Pearls, on 25th June.

At the end of each performance Eleanor welcomes young audience members on to the stage to play a kid-sized harp.

Little Trebiggan bring their Cornish tale, Wennie and Jago’s Giant Adventure, to the stage on 30th July. A fun-filled introduction

to the beautiful Cornish language, this puppet show is sure to delight kids and adults of all ages.

Squashbox Theatre perform their tangle of puppetry, storytelling and live music, Tales from the Trees, on 30th July. Kids learn how to identify different trees, discover the wonder of photosynthesis, gasp at deadly carnivorous plants and watch flowers growing before their very eyes.

As Cornwall based Illyria celebrate their 25th year of open-air touring, they bring Roald Dahl’s heartwarming and comic story of Danny the Champion of the World to life on stage. One night, Danny awakes to find his father has not returned from a night of poaching. Fearing that his father may be in danger, Danny sets off to rescue him.

Soon Danny finds himself masterminding the most incredible and exciting plot ever attempted against the evil local landowner Victor Hazell!

TREBAH GARDEN Mawnan Smith, Falmouth TR11 5JZ 01726 879 500 www.trebah-garden.co.uk/amphitheatre Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Theatre and nature together!

Cornwall is all about being outdoors and being part of your surroundings.

Trebah Amphitheatre, in its breathtaking setting, really celebrates that.

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Based on Micheal Rosen’s ‘We’re going on a Bear Hunt’ Heartlands is hosting a self-guided trail that will take you all over the 19 acre site, discovering and exploring as you go, before heading back to the visitor centre to make a Bear Hunt themed decoration.

The trail is running on select weekends from the 14th of May until the 22nd July. The trail and workshop are only £3 per child.

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Discover a Different Day Out

THE DRAGON’S DEN

May Half Term Storytelling Sunday 29 May – Friday 3 June, 11am – 4pm Join us on the Dairy Lawn where our storytellers awaken the legend of Cormoran and tell tales of a mythical boatman.

Horrible, hairy history brought to life in a hands-on, slide on, dress up, dragon riding, sword wielding experience.

Potting Up Monday 30 May – Friday 3 June, 2pm – 4pm Bring the kids and help them pot a plant that they can take away with them – their own little piece of St Michael’s Mount.

National Garden Scheme Open Day Sunday 5 June, 10.30am – 5pm A rare chance to visit the St Michael’s Mount gardens on a Sunday. All proceeds donated to the NGS nominated charities.

Visit www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk Tel 01736 710507

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27th May - 5th June

LOVE YOUR ZOO

Newquay Zoo

Celebrate Love Your Zoo week with special trails, talks and facepainting!

28th May

SWASHBUCKLING FAMILY FUN DAY

Flushing Bowling Green

28th May - 5th June

BOATS, BIRDS AND BEASTS

National Maritime Museum, Falmouth

www.nmmc.co.uk

Build a rubber band boat and race it on a boat pool. Make owl and cat masks and other crafts inspired by Edward Lear’s nonsense poem.

28th May - 5th June

HEROES WEEK

Camel Creek Adventure Park, Wadebridge

www.camelcreek.co.uk

With special appearances from Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman on Tuesday 31st May, it will be a super week!

28th May - 5th June

HELIGAN WILD WEEK

The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell

www.heligan.com

A week full of fun, adventure and outdoor play.

29 May - 3rd June STORYTELLING

St Michael’s Mount, Marazion

www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk

Storytellers awaken the legend of Cormoran and tell tales of a mythical boatman.

30th May - 3rd June

POTTING UP

St Michael’s Mount, Marazion

www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk

Bring the kids and help them pot a plant that they can take away with them – their own little piece of St Michael’s Mount.

31st May - 2nd June

PENDENNIS AT WAR

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth

www.english-heritage.org.uk

Be transported back to the Second World War as the castle steps back in time to 1940s wartime.

31st May - 4th June

HALF TERM FUN

Truro Cathedral

www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Free half-term fun for children and families – with children’s trails and dropin art and craft activities on our messy table.

Until 31st May

THE BIG CAT TRAIL

Trebah Garden, Mawnan Smith

www.trebah-garden.co.uk

Discover fascinating feline facts as you explore the undergrowth in search of these carnivorous creatures. Tip toe past tigers and leap over lions on your journey to our private beach.

Clamber aboard the Flushing Flagship, complete with rope ladder, rigging, and crow’s nest, swings and slide; toddle up into the Strawbuckies Crab Shack play house for some more imaginative play.

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WHAT

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CONTACT

DESCRIPTION

1st June

MINIONS MEET AND GREET

Flambards, Helston

www.flambards.co.uk

Everyone’s favourite Minions will be doing a meet and greet with families... don’t forget to bring your cameras!

2nd June

THORSDAY

National Maritime Museum, Falmouth

www.nmmc.co.uk

Meet the Norse men and women from the Viking Voyagers exhibition and experience living history with Morvleydh, the Sea Wolves.

2nd June

CREEPY CRAWLY WILD ANIMAL SHOW

Flambards, Helston

www.flambards.co.uk

Watch out for some curious creatures... get up close and personal with a tarantula, python or a turkey vulture!

4th June

OPEN DAY WITH ITALIA CONTI

Bolitho School, Penzance

www.italiacontipenzance.co.uk Free performing arts classes for anyone interested in dance, drama and singing.

4th - 5th June

DINOSAUR ZOO

Hall For Cornwall, Truro

www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Dinosaur Zoo brings prehistoric creatures to life as you’ve never seen them before. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show.

5th June

NATIONAL GARDEN St Michael’s Mount, SCHEME OPEN DAY Marazion

www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk

A rare chance to visit the St Michael’s Mount gardens on a Sunday. All proceeds donated to the NGS nominated charities.

29th June

MUSEUM MINNOWS

National Maritime Museum, Falmouth

www.nmmc.co.uk

An hour of creative play, stories and craft activities for under-fives. The Museum’s Learning Centre is transformed into a multi-sensory play area for these free family drop-in sessions.

Until 12th June

MISTER MAKER CREATURE MAKES

Gweek Seal Sanctuary

www.visitsealife.com/gweek

Learn how to create your favourite sea creatures in the interactive craft zone, and on your journey through Sealife collect the recyclable materials you need to make your very own crab at home.

Until 22nd July

BEAR HUNT

Heartlands, Pool, Redruth

www.heartlandscornwall.com

A self-guided trail that will take you all over the 19-acre site, discovering and exploring as you go, before heading back to the visitor centre to make a bear hunt themed decoration.

Until 30th October

THE DRAGON’S DEN

National Maritime Museum, Falmouth

www.nmmc.co.uk

Horrible, hairy history brought to life in a hands-on, slide on, dress up, dragon riding, sword wielding experience.

EUROPE’S LEADING SEAL RESCUE CENTRE

May 14th une hJ 12t Get creative at The Cornish Seal Sanctuary and come along to our fun Mister Maker event!

Learn how to create your favourite sea creatures in our interactive craft zone, and on your journey through SEA LIFE, collect the recyclable materials you need to make your very own crab at home! * Please note that Mister Maker will not be appearing at this event.

PAY ONCE AND COME BACK ALL WEEK - OPEN DAILY FROM 10AM

Book online for great savings: visitsealife.com/gweek

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Win a gift voucher to spend how you like at Just Delights, worth £50

Just Delights in Penryn, situated on the edge of the river, is absolutely jam-packed with beautiful things for the house and home, each piece carefully selected by the team for its charm and character. So, whatever you’re into, you’re bound to find something you’ll love, whether for yourself or as a gift for others!

Enter our fabulous competition now for a chance to win a £50 gift voucher to spend in the store. Either treat yourself or perhaps spoil a loved one from the eclectic choice of gifts and products for your home. Kids will love the unique array of charming toys and books. With a selection of other unusual, seasonal collections, gifts, homewares and furniture, you’ll soon fall in love with the range that’s inspired by the love of the simple, Cornish lifestyle and you’ll be overwhelmed by the countless wares that your voucher could buy you. Good luck!

To enter visit

www.cornwall-living.co.uk

Please visit the website for full terms and conditions.

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Tue 31 May – Thu 2 June 11am – 5pm Be transported back to the second World War as we step back to 1940’s wartime.

Join us for a glimpse of how the legends of King arthur inspired medieval life at tintagel.

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Right riveting reads for kids of all ages Crazy kids, fabulous facts, toddler tantrums and the scary sea.

THE STORM LION OF PENZANCE

THE WORLD’S WORST CHILDREN

Troon Harrison

David Walliams and Tony Ross

Set in Victorian times, this is the story of Tom, a boy terrified of the sea. When poverty forces his widowed mother to move them from the English countryside to find work in the fish-sheds of Penzance, Tom is confronted by his worst fear. He draws comfort, courage and strength from the statues of the lions on Penzance promenade but when a fierce storm sweeps his uncle’s fishing boat from its moorings, Tom’s character is tested to its limits.

The latest release from bestselling children’s author David Walliams introduces five gruesome girls and five beastly boys in ten cautionary stories. The world’s worst children include TV super fan Sofia Sofa, so stuck to the sofa that she might well turn into one; Dribbling Drew, whose dribble gets him into terrible trouble; and Blubbering Bertha, a girl who tells terrific tales and bawls her head off. A collection of fabulously funny, mightily mischievous tales, illustrated in glorious colour by the wonderful Tony Ross.

PIP AND POSY: THE NEW FRIEND

A CHILDREN’S HISTORY OF CORNWALL

Axel Scheffler

Peggy Burns

A brand new book in the popular series about the dramas of toddler life created by Axel Scheffler.

Pip and Posy are having a great day at the seaside, digging in the sand and collecting shells. While Posy has a nap, Pip makes friends with a boy called Zac, who has lots of fun toys and beach gear. When Posy wakes up, she finds that Pip is more interested in playing with Zac than her. This is a gently funny story about navigating friendship and being kind, even when every bone in your body is telling you to scream with frustration!

Starting at 500BC, this brilliant all round history of Cornwall is full of fantastic facts, photos and things to look out for as you travel around. Have you ever wondered what it would have been like living in Cornwall when the Romans arrived?

What was it like working deep underground in the tin mines?

Written by local authors in conjunction with educational and local history experts, this book recounts some of the weird and wonderful traditions that exist as part of our heritage. With a helpful timeline, fun imaginary accounts, cool old photos and amazing top facts, you’ll discover things you never knew about Cornwall!

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SMOOTHIES Fun to make, delicious to drink!

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“Not only are these fun and colourful” say the HYLI team, “smoothie making allows kids to explore healthy foods, including new tastes and, most importantly, helps them to make good choices about which foods to enjoy.”

HYLI www.hyli.co.uk/schools @HYLI_UK www.facebook.com/HYLIUK/ Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

What is HYLI?

Cornish for Saltwater, HYLI also stands for Health, You, Love and Intelligence – four things which contribute to a balanced way to live! The HYLI team run fun, interactive, educational workshops for children of any age and have worked in many schools across Cornwall including Treleigh, Lostwithiel and Truro High Schools.

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