Kick start
2017 Days out with the family
Issue 10 | February 2017
Tasty treats It’s pancake time!
Eden
ESCAPE The exciting new immersive gaming experience
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IT’S ADVENTURE TIME Having spent the last 21 years dedicating their time to providing families with a memorable day out, Kidzworld looks forward to 2017 and another year of family fun.
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t’s a cold and wintery day outside and for some reason the children don’t fancy an exhilarating walk along the Cornish coast. So what to do? There must be a way of getting them out of the house and doing something engaging and active! Get them away from the screens, into the car and take them to the award-winning Kidzworld, the perfect place for children of all ages to spend a day getting stuck into a myriad of fun and exciting activities! They can plunge into the mega ball pool, test their driving skills on the dodgems, climb to their hearts’ content on the SkyTrail and take aim in LaserTag. Or if these don’t take their fancy they can try out some rollerskating, the sensory room and the cannon ball arena. Honestly, with so many choices one day might not be enough! For the younger participants, there is also an under fours area, complete with sofas so you can sit back and relax in comfort as you watch your little ones have the time of their lives. As impressive as these facilities are, it doesn’t seem to be enough for the team over at Kidzworld as they are planning some spectacular new additions for 2017. The
under fours area will be updated with a specially designed toddler and baby play area, to ensure that any age is completely catered for during your fun day out. And speaking of catering for, to save you valuable enjoyment time a new coffee and snack bar is going to be built to help keep those busy queues to a minimum! And finally, they are planning to add some bounce to their selection with trampolines and a bouncy obstacle course, an idea that certainly has me jumping for joy! This any-weather day out is simply a must and should be the first thing on your family’s 2017 to-do list. So, invite friends, family and even your neighbours to this endlessly entertaining Cornish day out.
KIDZWORLD CORNWALL
Stadium Retail Park, Par Moor Road, St Austell PL25 3RP 01726 815553 www.kidzworldcornwall.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk
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Let the kids’ imaginations run wild with a course at Novel English Novel English encourages children to explore the world and possibilities of literature, whilst enjoying an exciting holiday in this county that we all know and love. By taking a course with Novel English, your kids can discover the magic of reading, improvisation and creative writing, whilst making new friends at the same time. Your children can look forward to picnics, trips to the beach, midnight feasts and a whole host of other activities, with courses taking place throughout the year and covering a wealth of literary genres, from fantasy, plays and the classics to realism, poems and modern literature – there’s really something for every taste!
Roll in the New Year at Rollers Roller Disco After a Christmas of over-indulging on delicious dinners, it’s time to get active again and have some wheelie good fun while doing so! If you’re looking for the perfect place to get the kids and their friends, or all the family, together, then get your skates on and look no further than Rollers Roller Disco. With an onsite café, daily food specials, a well-stocked bar and coffee served all day, there’s a little something for everyone. The kids can roll rings around each other while you kick back and watch from the balcony upstairs. But don’t feel like you can’t get involved, the rink is suitable – and enjoyable – for all ages! What’s more, Rollers Roller Disco throws birthday parties for children, families and adults, with party packages to suit everyone. So, with the cold still very much in the air, the indoor rink is perfect for keeping warm and dry, while creating some fantastic memories by zooming, boogying and burning off energy!
For more information visit www.rollersrollerdisco.co.uk or call 01209 211895
All food, materials and trips are included in the price and there is no doubt your children will come away with a host of new experiences and a life long love of literature, as well as memories of some incredible experiences that’ll last a lifetime.
For more information visit www.novelenglish.co.uk or email enquiries@novelenglish.co.uk
Follow in Peppa Pig’s footsteps with a Muddy Puddle Walk This coming spring, between 8th and 14th May, Entertainment One’s Peppa Pig is set to team up with the world’s leading children’s charity, Save the Children, to give Peppa fans nationwide the chance to take part in their very own Muddy Puddle Walk!
Images courtesy of: Jamie Baker/Save the Children
Sign up for your free Muddy Puddle Fundraising Pack and discover plenty of ways in which you can raise money on your walk. Little ones can get sponsored to walk and splash in puddles at the park, or they can simply donate to join your walk. You can even top up your total by baking Muddy Puddle cupcakes, it’s up to you! The best part of a Muddy Puddle Walk is your kids discovering just how much fun can be had exploring the world around them. What’s more, all funds will go towards the crucial work of Save the Children, to give every last child the chance to learn, play and grow up, both healthily and happily.
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Shufflebum trousers work hard so your little ones can play harder! After watching her son shuffle his way from A to B, dragging his leg as he traversed from one place to the next, Tara decided something had to be done to halt the seemingly endless stream of ruined clothes. Rather than wrapping him up like it was winter, Tara began to scour parent support groups and toddler groups in search of a solution, at which point it became abundantly clear that there was a serious gap in the market for something hardwearing, comfortable and protective of delicate skin. “So I got my thinking cap on. If I couldn’t buy it, I’d have to make it.” And so Shufflebum was born! Blending her knowledge of fabric technology with experience in the motorcycle industry, Tara was able to create a range of clothing that, simply put, lets children be children. By donning a pair of Shufflebums, kids can learn to negotiate their surroundings comfortably and, most importantly, in their own way. Of course, that these clothes look great is a welcome bonus and their long-lasting, easycare benefits speak for themselves!
For more information, call 07816 421447 or visit www.shufflebum.co.uk
Let your kids be kings and queens of Tregenna Castle this summer! The great British summer holiday is bigger and better than ever in St Ives and Tregenna Castle Resort is the perfect base for you and your family. Boasting an exciting range of activities available throughout the holidays, your little ones are sure to be kept entertained. Tregenna Castle also offers the ‘outstanding’ Castle Kids club, a nursery available for newborns to ten year olds and providing brilliant care for your children, so you can nip off for a treatment in Castle Beauty. And if you fancy something a little more active then you can try out the pools, tennis, golf or even the surf club, which is a fantastic challenge for all ages! You can start planning your fun-filled holiday now using the interactive map available on the Tregenna Castle website. After all, it’s never too early to start thinking about your summer getaway!
For more information call 01736 795254 or visit www.tregenna-castle.co.uk
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SIZZLE and FLIP
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hrove Tuesday – also known as Pancake Day – is just around the corner, so now’s the time to learn this yummy recipe! It’s worth bearing in mind that the fresher the ingredients, the better the taste, so to fill your pancakes we recommend maple syrup or honey along with freshly picked fruit – a real treat for your taste buds and a great way to enjoy local, Cornish produce.
LITTLE KITCHEN MAGICIANS Visit the website for upcoming workshops and events: www.littlekitchenmagicians.com littlekitchenmagicians @LizzieHeath_LKM lizzie_littlekitchenmagicians Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk
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Meet Lizzie
Little Kitchen Magicians provide healthy, fun and educational pop-up cookery workshops for children aged 2+, families and parents with weaning babies, preschools, primary schools and more. Look out for the spring workshops now on at Heartlands. Workshops are linked to a wide range of topics. Lizzie loves to inspire kids and families to cook. Little Kitchen Magicians is a Children’s University ‘Learning Destination’ as well. Lizzie does birthday parties (aged 4+) too!
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PARTY PACKAGES
Includes buffetmeal with Open Wednesday dessert, squash & party to Sunday 10am - 7pm bags from £10.50pp Open 7 days a week during all school holidays.
kidzworldcornwall.co.uk
Tel: 01726 815 553 Email: info@kidsworldcornwall.co.uk
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GAME ON!
As the demand for live game experiences grows, Eden Project has once again kept pace; introducing Eden Escape: Alien Rescue.
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den Escape is a fantastic new example of the increasingly popular ‘escape room’ game-type. Originating in Japan, there are now 3000 escape rooms around the world, each allowing participants to play alongside real actors, solving puzzles and working as part of a team in order, as you might have guessed, to escape the room! Hailing this new, immersive experience as one of the most exciting game concepts to date, the team behind London’s Time Run – Ben Mason and Dean Rodgers – have supported production company, The Tom Sawyer Effect, in bringing the Alien Rescue dream to life. Running on dates from Saturday 14th January to Friday 10th February, Eden Escape will lock players in an ‘alien quarantine zone’, allowing them only a limited time to solve and overcome a variety of problem solving activities and obstacles. The aim: to build an immune system for the alien, saving it from attack by planet Earth’s pathogens. Being set in the Eden Project’s famously educational landscape, Ben Mason says: “whether you succeed or fail in the game, you will have some interaction with the alien and
be applying the wonders of science to try and save both it and, potentially, its species. “It’s been a fantastic opportunity to have worked on Eden Escape. We are delighted with the concept we came up with and really excited to be bringing it to the public.” Eden’s Programme Producer, Kate Francis, says: “It’s going to test your logic and teamwork and really get your adrenaline going, as well as being educational and lots of fun!” Whether you’re taking part with a family or simply a fan of escape rooms, Eden Escape promises to entertain. And, sponsored by the Wellcome Trust – a charity devoted to the bettering of worldwide health – Alien Rescue proves once again the Eden Project’s devotion to transformational social and environmental projects, the world over. Tickets cost between £15 and £20, giving valid day entry to Eden on the day of the game.
EDEN PROJECT Bodelva PL24 2SG 01726 811911 www.edenproject.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk
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Time to hunker down with a good book Find a cosy corner, grab your favourite drink and discover a new adventure amongst the pages of one of these fantastic books! SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS
Arthur Ransome
Recently re-imagined in an enchanting remake, this classic tale of childhood adventure follows four young children and their summer spent sailing in the Lake District. The book is a charming tale in which the Walker siblings discover a whole new world upon the still waters of the lake and their island campsite. Within the pages you can enjoy sailing, fishing, exploration and even piracy as the story includes references to other classic books such as Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe. This really is a must-read; a timeless classic amongst all generations.
THE GREAT CREAM ROBBERY
James Medd and Victoria Sawden
Set in Cornwall and featuring a wonderful map of the local area at the start, this charming tale is purrfect for any who love cats, Cornwall or cream tea! Featuring the antics of Merryn Malone, the ‘cleverest cat criminal in Cornwall’, the story offers a brilliant plot, superbly characterful illustrations and a group of cows that rival even Merryn’s cleverness! The book was created by Rodda’s of Cornwall, so while digging into the tale why not enjoy a scone with some of their delicious clotted cream; you’ll soon understand why Merryn went to all that trouble!
THE MERMAID OF ZENNOR
Charles Causley and Michael Coleman
The Mermaid of Zennor takes an already wellknown legend and turns it into a beautifully illustrated and wellwritten story for all to enjoy. The tale centres on the coastal village of Zennor and following a villager who captured the heart of a mysterious and beautiful stranger from the sea! When you’ve finished the book, make sure to visit Zennor as you will find, hidden inside the church, a fantastic carving of the very mermaid in the story while the coastline holds the emerald waters she lived in; it’s a truly magical day out!
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