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What a Perthformance!

Take a break!

The combination of fantastic, award-winning Perthshire self-catering accommodation, numerous activities and famous Highland hospitality makes Loch Tay Highland Lodges the perfect choice for a family holiday to remember.

On offer is a range of 2, 3, and 4 bedroom lodges, all fully furnished for a comfortable self-catering holiday or short midweek break in the Scottish Highlands. They provide the perfect retreat for families, friends, and couples alike. All the lodges have private furnished patio areas offering spectacular, elevated views over Loch Tay and Ben Lawers mountain.

We understand that the perfect holiday is one that all the family can enjoy together, including your four-legged friend! For many dogs, a holiday with their owners offers a rare opportunity for quality time with the family. Leaving the usual routine behind, a Cottage or Lodge offers all the home comforts, without the daily grind.

We know that dogs are a mirror for human behaviour, meaning that a relaxed owner equals a relaxed hound.

All of our standard wigwams and some of our Woodland Cabins, with or without hot tubs, are pet friendly, as well as some of our 2, 3 and 4 bedroom lodges.

Be sure to join the Loch Tay Highland Lodges family via our website https://lochtay-vacations. co.uk/accommodation/holidaylodges/ to receive exclusive access to any offers, exclusive discounts on your holiday, inspirational travel tips and, of course, our monthly newsletter.

In the meantime, remember that Families Fife, Tayside and Crieff Magazine readers have an exclusive discount code offering 10% off online bookings throughout 2018.

Use code FAMILY10 and discounts will be applied at the checkout.

Perthformance provides a professional and fun creative platform for children to nurture and develop their creativity & performance abilities, make friends and grow in confidence.

Our classes are completely inclusive, friendly, non-competitive and are tailored to suit the needs and abilities of our students.

We have classes during term time for children in preschool to S3 and have 2 exciting holiday workshops coming up for primary aged children: Pop Star Experience Day Workshop, where your child will be a pop

star for the day in their own band as they record a track and music video for youtube, and Greatest Showman Day Workshop, where your child will sing, dance and act their way through some of the classics of the popular movie. There will be a showcase at the end of the day for family and friends. See page 14 for more info.

Visit us at www.perthformance.com or find us on Facebook.

New miracle suncream?

Childs Farm has released a new formula suncream, spray and roll-on aimed at children who suffer from skin complaints during warm weather although it is equally suitable for adult skin. Developed for sensitive and eczema prone skin, the gentle, unscented formula offers long lasting protection using organic filters to block damaging UVA and UVB rays. We’ve been trying it out here in the Davidson household, in all three formats, over the last few weeks and have found it to be really great. It absorbs well, is easy to apply and definitely works – no pink faces here!

Both my boys have different sorts of niggly skin issues and neither of them have shown any kind of reaction to it. It has even helped keep their skin soft and seems to have limited some of the redness my older son suffers from. We will definitely be getting this again!

125ml 50+ SPF Sun cream, £12.00 Available from Boots, Waitrose, Ocado, Amazon and childsfarm.com. Spray (125ml £12.00) and Roll-on (70ml £10) available exclusively in Boots stores.

The offer is only available for bookings made during 2018. The discount will be applied at the checkout.

May not be used in conjunction with any other offer and cannot be applied retrospectively. This discount may only be redeemed by booking online.

Discount not available for Christmas or New Year arrivals or bookings.

Cycle Path Scotland’s first cycle circuit has opened in Fife!

Fife Cycle Park, the first cycle circuit in Scotland, opened in May at a special celebration with record breaking long-distance cyclist Mark Beaumont.

Funded by Fife Council, sportscotland and the Scottish Government, the outdoor floodlit cycle facility offers a full range of cycling activities in a traffic free environment all year round. And best of all, it’s for all ages and abilities.

The Cycle Park team are developing an inclusive programme to offer opportunities for everyone to have the chance to be physically active on a bike.

Encouraging more Fifers to cycle and be active is at the heart of what’s on offer and the Park’s programme will develop over the coming months.

Emily Robertson, 3, takes to the circuit alongside Mark Beaumont

The ‘Robert Purvis Play Zone’, a dedicated skills loop, is already proving to be a real hit with youngsters. It’s a specially designed mini road consisting of three intertwined loops for young children to play on and is ideally suited for balance bikes, first stages learning to ride a pedal bike and scooters.

For all things Fife Cycle Park, follow @VeloFife on Twitter, Fife Cycle Park on Facebook or visit cyclepark.fife.scot www.familiesfife.co.uk

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Tabletop - Scotland’s gaming convention Tabletop Scotland is a new, 2-day, family oriented tabletop game convention being held at the Dewars Centre in Perth on the 1st & 2nd of September.

Over 20 exhibitors will showcase the world of tabletop games from strategy board and card games to family games, role-playing games and many more. Thanks to partnerships with HABA, Asmodee and other publishers, the event will help you and your family discover this hobby. No prior knowledge is required.

The hobby is growing year on year and more people are looking for options on how to socialise with friends and family outside of online experiences.

Created by four friends,

the goal is to give new gamers the opportunity to explore this amazing hobby and to act as a focal point for those already involved in the gaming community throughout Scotland.

For more information visit www.tabletopscotland.co.uk or contact us at info@tabletopscotland.co.uk

Summer Art Competition

The ultimate bonding experience Zumbini is an early childhood education programme for children ages 0-4. Created by Zumba and Babyfirst, our programme uses music and movement to promote cognitive, social, emotional and motor skill development while creating the ultimate bonding experience between child and caregivers.

Classes Commence August 2018 Dunfermline, Fife.

To secure your place, email your licenced Zumbini instructor direct via katiesimon1984f@yahoo.com

Visit zumbini.com to register!

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McLaughlin & Co, Solicitor and Notaries have launched their inaugural summer art competition which is open to those aged 13-18 living in Fife.

2 winners will each receive £150 and have their work displayed in the Kirkcaldy or Leven office. See www.facebook.com/ groups/mclaughlinandcoart

Our Wildhood experience

What a weekend! The Davidsons are just back from the first ever Wildhood Festival, which we attended to review for our Families readers.

We camped, to make the most of the experience, and had an amazing time. We arrived early on Friday evening, pitched the tent and joined other families in the ‘cooking circle’ to prepare dinner. The kids were happy climbing trees, playing with other children and generally exploring, and the sun was shining. The weekend was off to a promising start!

The happy chatter of children was heard all across the campsite and more than one family I spoke to said they were using the festival as a ‘trial run’ for camping. A great idea, and what better first camping trip than alongside so many other like-minded families. And, it must be said, being surrounded by likeminded families was a real feature of the weekend, and a hugely positive experience.

I can’t think of many other events where I have heard quite so much positive parent/ child interaction and seen adults and children engaging in activities together, or as equal participants alongside one another. Wildhood really is a festival for both children and adults alike. The list of activities

and experiences on offer is huge, but some of our family favourites were stone-carving, storytelling (in the most magical setting!), lino-printing, pond dipping, pony-cart riding and listening to the various bands and musicians across the weekend. In all of these activities, both adults and children were taking part, learning new skills, exploring nature and enjoying the shared time together.

We happened upon some of our favourite sessions, by following some music or peeking inside a teepee (or tree!), and my children are young (4 and nearly 2) so they were mostly content with the huge array of opportunities for them on the castle lawn. The festival programme therefore still remains somewhat a mystery to me, as the site is arranged in such a way that many of the areas are hidden, waiting to be discovered and explored. So much of what went on I have no idea about, and I love that about Wildhood. It has the most brilliant programme but leaves it to families to discover and plan their own experience.

We’ve got a lot to look forward to for next year, and we’ll be just as excited then. You don’t come away from Wildhood feeling like you’ve ‘done’ it. It leaves you wanting more, the kids (and grown-ups!) not wanting to go home, and with plenty of magical memories to last a lifetime.

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We asked parents and followers of Families Fife Magazine on Facebook for their summer holiday top tips… here’s what they had to say!

THINGS TO DO IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

TOP TIP

★ Make a list of

all the places you could possibly want to visit, indoors and outdoors, and use this as a starting point for planning days out

#2 Play a board game

#1 Drop in for some inclusive play The Yard is an awardwinning charity running adventure play services for disabled children, young people and their families. We offer disabled children and their siblings the chance to experience creative, adventurous indoor and outdoor play in a wellsupported environment.

Besides offering informal respite, meeting others who face similar challenges means we have built a network of support and understanding that helps ease the difficulties often faced by parents.

In 2016, we expanded our services to offer a safe place to play for disabled children in Fife.

We are open for weekly family sessions in Kirkcaldy, every

Saturday and Sunday, 10.30am to 4pm at the Argos Centre.

Any family with a disabled child is welcome for a first free taster visit, any weekend. Our service is drop-in – no need to book ahead.

Open every weekend during the school summer holidays.

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★ Hide in the

cleaning cupboard.

That way they will never find you cos no child knows where that is!

0131 476 4506 info@theyardscotland.org.uk theyardscotland.org.uk/the-yard-fife Facebook | Instagram | Twitter @theyardscotland Board games no longer need to be reserved to those Christmas family gatherings where everyone gathers round to play the same game as last year.

Tens of thousands of people across the UK and beyond are enjoying board games every day with friends and family alike.

With modern board games you can travel the globe, play the detective, search for hidden treasures and explore new worlds all from the comfort of your home, sharing that experience with all the family.

With Tabletop Scotland coming to Perth on the 1st & 2nd of September there’s never been a better chance to explore the hundreds of board games on offer... with no screens in sight!

Visit www.tabletopscotland.co.uk to find out more and join us at the table to play some games.

#3 Get busy in the kitchen!

Baking & cooking are great activities to do with kids.

Young children love to ‘help’ and older children can start to take more ownership of their creations and experiment with different recipes. There is, of course, a world of recipe inspiration out there but if you are looking for something a little different, have a look at this tandem recipe book. ‘My Little Sous-Chef’ has been specifically designed for kids & parents to use together.

It consists of two volumes, one for the parents and one for the kids, and aims to introduce TOP TIP

★ Paint rocks!

– join one of the many rock groups on Facebook. On rainy days, paint them.

On sunny days, go and hide them and search for more.

your lttle sous-chef will love having their own book

kids to the magic of cooking with the help of the grown-ups. All the recipes are easy and quick to make so that your little sous-chef won’t get bored or discouraged.

In the adult’s version you will find delicious recipes, clearly explained and accompanied by beautiful

pictures. The little sous-chef’s tasks are listed at the bottom of each recipe, so you know what they can work on. In the kid’s book you will find the same recipes as the adult’s book, but with only the easier, child-friendly tasks, fully illustrated for an easy understanding even by pre-school kids. So go on, cook up a storm!

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#4 Get your vitamin ‘sea’!

15 beaches across Tayside and Fife have been presented with a Scottish Beach Award by environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful. The accolade, which recognises the high standards provided to users - from keeping the sand litter-free to providing excellent information and accessible amenities - celebrates some of the best managed beaches in the country.

Fife has retained its title as the region in Scotland with the most awards, home to 14 award winning beaches.

St Andrews West Sands received the award for the 26th consecutive year, www.familiesfife.co.uk

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and Aberdour Silver Sands will be flying the flag for 25. Dundee’s only beach, Broughty Ferry, has flown the beach award flag since 2002. So why not beat the research that suggests nearly a quarter (24%) of British parents haven’t visited a beach in the last five years and take a trip to one (or several!) of our local treasures.

While you’re visiting, whether it’s an award winning beach or not, remember to collect a bag full of rubbish to help keep our beaches beautiful and protect animals and sealife. Take a ‘grabber’ (as my kids call it) and it can actually be quite fun!

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THINGS TO DO IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS TOP TIP

#5 Take a walk in Kirkcaldy!

Kirkcaldy’s first ever Walking Festival will run from 14th – 22nd July, offering a range of fun and interesting walks over the course of nine days.

The festival, coordinated by Greener Kirkcaldy, aims to get people out walking in their local community, bringing people together to appreciate different aspects of the town, such as its nature and history. It will feature a variety of walks, some of which are suitable for pushchairs, and some of which are tailored for children or families. With twelve

walks on offer, there is a wide choice available - from exploring rockpools to scavenger hunts to tots’ bingo.

Festival Co-ordinator, Susan Jeynes, was inspired by other local festivals. “I’d been on some really interesting and enjoyable organised walks in Kinghorn, Burntisland and Aberdour, and thought it would be great to do something similar in Kirkcaldy,” she said.

“The walks are being run by a number of local groups and organisations. The idea is that anyone can take part, no matter what your age

★ Do a park tour or fitness level is. We hope that there will be something to appeal to everyone.”

For more information about the festival, visit http://www.greenerkirkcaldy.org. uk/kirkcaldy-walking-festival.

All walks are free.

–try out 2 new play parks each week. Consider just driving until you find one!

The Yard Fife offers play sessions for disabled children and their families in a unique, supportive environment. We make space to create fun and friendship.

Every Saturday and Sunday from 10.30am to 4pm Argos Centre, Appin Crescent, Kirkcaldy KY2 6EJ

Open every weekend in the summer holidays

theyardscotland.org.uk/the-yard-fife

TOP TIP

★ Let the kids

get bored and make their own entertainment!

Scotland Yard Adventure Centre (known as The Yard) is a registered Scottish Charity SC002538 and Private Limited Company registered in Scotland 101671.

KIDS UNDER £10

IT’S MORE FU N AT THE ZOO! book online and save! edinburghzoo.org.uk

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THINGS TO DO IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS #6 Say hello to the animals!

Edinburgh Zoo is packed with a variety of fun and un-Zoo-usual things for you to do this summer. Home to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals, from the smallest dwarf chameleon to the beautiful Sumatran Tiger, there is so much to discover and explore.

Why not visit some of the animal walkthroughs, bringing you closer than ever before to monkeys, lemurs, wallabies, and pelicans. Attend a range of talks from the expert keepers of Edinburgh Zoo, learning fun and interesting facts about the Zoo inhabitants, take part in animal handling sessions and watch on at the world famous penguin parade. Visit the UK’s only giant pandas, koalas and Sir Nils, the world’s only knighted penguin. Or why not see if you can spot the new arrivals? Bring your little ones to see ours, such as the Kangaroo Joey, rare rock hopper chicks or adorable Binturong kits!

Be the first to play on the brand new playparks, grab a bite at the fantastic eateries or have a lovely picnic as the summer sun starts to appear. Kids now visit for under £10!

TOP TIP

★ Buy a Spree

book for deals like 2 for 1 entry and offers on places to eat

Visit edinburghzoo.org.uk for more information and to book your tickets now.

#7 Build a den!

For a change of scenery this Summer, take the family to the woods and build a den.

Den building is not just great fun, it develops problem solving and creative skills as well as leadership. Get the kids involved in planning their den and finding the required materials.

For a lean-to shelter, you’ll need plenty of long branches (fallen ones – don’t break them off!) for the roof support and the walls of your shelter. Find two suitable trees close together to give you the vertical ‘Y’ beams as shown in the diagram. Once you have built the walls, you can use leaves and ferns to cover the shelter and help keep you dry under there!

Half the fun is building the den but once it is built the play opportunities are endless. Leave your den ‘up’ when you leave, for someone else to find and explore. If this is the kind of thing your child would like to do more of, take a TOP TIP look at MIY Adventures’ ★ Don’t Kids Summer Bushcraft underestimate and Survivial Camp for the fun to be had kids age 4-16. See in your own back page 13 for details! garden www.familiesfife.co.uk

#8 Get crafty!

Kids love to be creative and for a good crafting session you needn’t worry about the product, just let them enjoy the process. Gather materials from around the house: raid recycling bins, cut up old clothes, and reuse scraps of wrapping paper and old greetings cards. As much fun as glue is, be sure to investigate different ways of joining - cable ties are great for larger models where glue doesn’t always hold!

If your own supplies are dwindling, or to make a day of the preparation & planning, take a trip to Remake’s Scrapstore & Reuse Hub at the Crieff Visitor Centre. It offers low cost arts & crafts supplies, surplus business stock offcuts and end of line materials such as textiles, paper, card & plastic, wood & metals. A Day Pass is £3, Individual Annual Pass £12 & Group Annual Pass (up to 4 named individuals) £25. Passes runs 1 Apr-31 Mar. Opening times are Wed 10am-2pm, Thu 4pm-8pm, Fri 10am-2pm & Sat 10am-2pm. Unit 2, Crieff Visitor Centre,

Muthill Road, Crieff PH7 4HQ Remake Scotland is a creative recycle, re-use and education membership charity run by a committee of volunteer Trustees and set up to benefit children & young adults.

Remake runs a number of projects including a volunteer programme, scrapstore, paid work experience placement programme for young adults, creative education, and developing local partnerships & community support projects.

Remake works with over 40 volunteers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds and we have a particular focus on promoting intergenerational community building.

#9 Mash Up In MacRosty Park... amongst other things!

Mash Up In MacRosty Park is just one of the brilliant family events organised by members of Crieff’s local community for their huge ‘Kids Week In Crieff’. With activities including (but not limited to!) sport, stories, songs, games, movies, trails, dancing, instruments, drama, swimming,

socialising, running, rollerskating and even baton-twirling, there really is something for everyone. Have a look at the schedule of events on pages 8 and 9 of this issue and be sure to come along and enjoy some of the activities on offer.

Avoid disappointment by booking early!

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★ Tuesday 17th July

Sunday 15th July KIDS WEEK IN CRIEFF GALA DAY ● @MPBS 11.45am-4pm A community Gala organised

by KWIC. Kids clubs & families meet 11:30am at The Pavilion Café for 11.45am Kids Club Parade to the bandstand.

Gala officially opens 12 noon to 12pm. Competitions, Fairy Trail, Peter Rabbit Trail, Live Music, Bouncies, tots ball pit, kiddie show rides, Adventure Circus, dance performers, Brass Central Band, Wester Pickston Miniature Railway, trade & craft stalls, and more, including sale of tickets for KWIC Family Ceilidh.

All ages. Free to attend.

Stalls & rides cash payment.

GALA DAY COMPETITIONS: FAIRY DOOR DECORATING ● to raise funds for KWIC. Entries close 2pm. Winners announced 3.30pm. Fairy Doors for

sale at The Pavilion Cafe in MacRosty Park & Fun Junction on Crieff High Street. Bring your decorated door by 2pm on Gala day for judging. Categories: Family, Team, pre-school, P1-3, P4-7, High School, Adult & Business. Fairy Doors £4.

HOME-MADE FANCY DRESS COMPETITION ● 12.10pm-12.20pm Get busy crafting your costume!

Join our parade then meet the judge at the bandstand. Prizes for winner & runners up.

All ages. Free entry.

BRASS CENTRAL BAND TASTER ● ● 1pm-4pm Brass Central are performing on the bandstand & holding a family drop-in session for kids to have a go – follow signs to their gazebo in MacRosty Park. brasscentralstrathearn@ gmail.com Ages 8+ Free

Monday 16th July PLAY IN A DAY ★● @SA 10am-3.30pm Drama workshop collaboration with Remake Scotland & Perthformance. Ages 5-11yrs (2 sections) Ends with a performance for family & friends. Booking essential contact Ruth on 07933515377 or perthformance@gmail.com £6.50 per child.

LITTLE SCALLYWAGS RHYME TIME ★● @LSN 10am-10.30am Come & join us for a Rhymetime in the nursery, including Makaton songs, signing, & parachute games. To book call Little Scallywags Nursery on 01764656274 0-5 years. £2 per child.

AQUARUN ● ● @LAL-SCC 11.10am-12.10pm Enjoy the Aquarun inflatable in the swimming pool. Kids must be able to swim a minimum of 10 metres to join in. Call 01764657700 for more details.

8yrs+ £1.50 Drop in

MULTISPORTS ★● @LAL-SCC 1pm-3pm For children in Primary 1-7. Cost £3.85 per child.

Kids under 8yrs must have an adult present in the building. Booking essential 01764657700.

TURLEUM TWIRLSTARS DANCE PERFORMANCE TASTER SESSION ● ● ● @SCC 4pm-5pm Free session for all aged 4-18yrs that may wish to join the baton twirling team.

For more details contact Sarah on 07432576139 or sarah_louise_1978@hotmail. co.uk or Facebook message Turleum Twirlstars.

LOGOS YOUTH PROJECT TEEN NIGHT ● @LOGOS 6.30pm-8.30pm Come along to catch up with friends, play pool or table football, use the computers or play the Wii. 11yrs+. Free drop in.

Call 01764655365

VENUE CODES AH Academy Hall CBCh Crieff Baptist Church Hall Addison Terrace. Crieff PH7 3AT CTC Crieff Town Centre KGVPF Braidhaugh rugby field, PH7 4HP (King George v Playing Field) KGVPF Braidhaugh

LAL Live Active Leisure, PH7 3JN LOGOS 27B High ST, Crieff. PH7 3HU. 01764655365 LSN Little Scallywags Nursery 22 Galvelmore Street. Crieff. PH7 4BY. MVH Madderty Village Hall, St Davids, PH7 3PJ MPBS MacRosty Pk, Bandstand.

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GAME TIME ● @LAL-SCC 10am-12noon Come along to play a range of sports & games at your own pace. P1-7. £1.50 BOUNCEAROUND ● @LAL-SCC 10am-12noon Bouncy castle fun for little ones aged 1-5yrs.

Accompanying adult required.

More details on 01764657700. £1.50 per child.

SONGBIRDS ● @MPBS 10.30am-11am The lovely Amanda’s nursey rhyme singing session, usually for children aged 0-5 yrs. All generations welcome to tap their toes, sing & enjoy the outdoors.

Free JUNIOR STRATHEARN HARRIERS RUNNING CLUB TASTER SESSION ★● ● @TP 5.30pm-6.30pm Led by Phil & 3 additional PVG checked adults.

To book (essential) or more info contact Phil phil.mestecky@yahoo.co.uk Suitable clothing & water bottle required.

9-16 years. Free

MASH UP IN THE PARK (AN OUTDOOR KWIC EVENT) ● @MPBS 10.30am-3pm Bouncy Castles by The Pavilion Cafe, Gourlays Catering & Bonnie Mountain Coffee Trailer. Blanket Den Building.

Greenspace eco project. Outdoor games. Remake – science & craft.

Pond skimming. Environmental & outdoor art, kids yoga.

Assault course. Live music during picnic hour & more.

All family members welcome.

Free to attend (cash for catering) KG DANCE TASTER SESSION ● ● @MPBS 10.30am-11am ~ P4-7, 11am-11.30am ~ P1-3, 11.30am-12noon ~ Preschool.

For more details call Kirsten on 07872311980. Free.

PICNIC HOUR: LIVE ACOUSTIC GUITARIST ● @MPBS 12.30pm-1.30pm Bring your picnic blanket & kick back at the bandstand.

All ages welcome.

Catering present.

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC ★ ● ● ● @MPBS 12.30pm-1.30pm Meet 12.15pm at The Pavilion Cafe to pick up your pre-ordered Teddy Bear packed lunch, ready for a teddy parade to the bandstand. Teddy Lunchboxes £5. GF, Veg & all dietary

Wednesday 18th July CAMPUS SUMMER FUN DAY ★● @SCC 10am-3pm Including Live Active Leisure, Strathearn Library & a movie showing of ‘Dennis the Menace’. For P1 -P7 (younger siblings welcome to watch movie ●). 8yrs or under must have adult present. £5.00 including movie. (Movie only 1.30-3.00 £2.50 per person) Booking (essential) or more info call 01764657700 JACK & JILL TODDLER GROUP ● @CBCh 10am-11.30am This gem of a group welcomes visitors for a circus-themed session.

For more info call Angela 07894264599.

All generations welcome.

0-5 years. Siblings welcome. Free.

Milnab St. Overflow car park will be set up adjacent to MacRosty car park.

MW Morgan’s Wood behind Mungall Park, Turretbank Road, PH7 4LJ SA Strathearn Artspace 6 Comrie Street. Crieff. PH7 4AX SCC Strathearn Community Campus, Pittenzie Road, PH7 3JN SLib Strathearn Library, PH7 3JN

BROWNIES TASTER SESSION – BROWNIE FUN ★● @ST.Ach 5pm-6pm Age 7yr – 10 yr. Songs, crafts & games. Free taster session to those interested in joining the troupe.

For booking (preferred) & more details contact Greta – 07896350493 greta.brown02@talktalk.net ROLLERBEATS: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN THEMED FAMILY ROLLER DISCO ★● @SCC 6pm-7.40pm An inclusive, intergenerational night of themed roller skating - fancy dress encouraged! Pink wigs & top hats! Buggy & wheelchair friendly.

Tickets from Rollerbeats via

ST.ACh St Andrews Church Hall. Use side entry door on 21 Strathearn Terr. PH7 3AQ TP Taylor Park. Meet at the car park Of MacRosty Park (Entrance via Milnab Street) PH7 4LJ TPBS Taylor Park Bandstand PH7 4HQ TSQB The Square Bar. James Square Crieff, PH7 3EY

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requirements can be catered for.

Parents must accompany.

Booking Essential 07999840650 or 07368401371.

Family friendly.

FUNDRAISING ASSAULT COURSE

BY THE PHYS MILL ● ● @TPBS 10am – 11am P1-3 11am-12noon P4-7 1.30pm-3pm 11yr+ & adults. ● £3 for 2 timed runs.

Medals for all contenders. £3.00

http://buytickets. atrollerbeats/170871.

Ages 2-100yrs! Contact Julie for more details 07866553329 or info@rollerbeats.co.uk KWIC discounted rates Child £4, Adult £5, Family of 4 £16.00.

Non-skaters free. Skate hire included.

Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/ events/252673471956125 AQUARUN ● @LAL-SCC 6.10pm-7.10pm Enjoy the Aquarun inflatable in the swimming pool. Kids must be able to swim a minimum of 10 metres to join in. Call 01764657700 for more details.

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ARCHAEOLOGY & HERITAGE SESSION ● @SCC 10am -12noon Bridge building with Historic Environment Scotland. Also Archaeology Scotland’s Heritage Hero awards, featuring their ‘Past Port’ game.

Intergenerational learning with 1950’s/1970’s toys. ‘Alan the Pict’ will be there in period dress showing his collection of swords & spears.

Free competitions.

Family friendly. Free.

PRINCESS & SUPERHERO LUNCH ★● @SCC 12noon -1pm Come to our popular KWIC pop-up event to have lunch with Rapunzel & Spiderman.

Booking essential. Lunch costs £5 per child. For more details & booking call 01764657700.

Dietary requirements can be catered for. Orders taken in advance. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

GAME TIME ● @LAL-SCC 1pm-3pm Come along to Game Time.

Play a range of sports & games at your own pace. P1-7. £1.50 BOUNCEAROUND ● @LAL-SCC 1pm-3pm Bouncy castle fun for the little ones. Accompanying adult required. More details on 01764657700.

1-5 years. £1.50 per child.

ARCHERY TASTER SESSIONS ★● WITH CRIEFF ARCHERY CLUB @KGVPF 1-hour slots – 3pm, 4pm.

12yrs & over. Free session for those interested in joining the club.

Booking preferred.

Contact Angela 07894264599 angemals@yahoo.com Session is led by a qualified instructor & assistant.

PVG checks in place.

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9-16 years. Free

Friday 20th July MADDERTY MUD FEST

BY MADDERTY BABY & TODDLER GROUP ★● @MVH 10am-12noon Join our rural group for this outdoor & old clothes activity where kids will build a wall using natural materials- mud, straw… whatever is to hand!

Spark the intrigue for young engineers. For more details & to confirm attendance contact Viv – maddertytoddlers@gmail.com.

0-5 yrs. Free.

SCALLYWAGS HOLIDAY CLUB TASTER ★● @SCC 10am-12noon Join ‘Out Of School with Scallywags’ to make transient art in the campus grounds, take part in sports activities and enjoy a drama session. Booking essential, contact Little Scallywags Nursery on 01764653602 P1-7 £6 per child.

CRIEFF & STRATHEARN RUGBY CLUB OPEN DAY ● @KGVPF 10am-2pm Free taster session for P1-S2 (5yr-12yr) showcasing the club & Rugby Nippers activities for ages 2-4yrs. BBQ available & drinks in the newly renovated club house.

Baby change facilities. Contact

TURN BACK TIME MOVIE SHOWING OF ‘GREASE’ WITH THE ARTSPACE ★● @SA 6pm Celebrating 40 years of ‘Grease’ (CERT PG) on the big screen, including a dance performance from KG Dancers to start the evening.

Fancy dress very welcome!

Call 01764655556 for booking (preferred) & more details.

Tickets £6 (£3 under 18/ student) from Carnelian Crafts, Strathearn Artspace, https://stratharts. eventbrite.co.uk/ NEW MUMS & MUMS-TOBE SOCIAL NIGHT @TSQB 7pm-9pm A social night for mums with bumps & new mums to meet other local mummies.

Find out about local groups, have a mocktail from the bar & enjoy great company.

For more details call Angela 07894264599 or email angemals@yahoo.co.uk

Ongoing events susannamurdoch@gmail.com or text only to 07825576930 for more details.

FRIDAY FOOTBALL ★● @LAL-SCC 1pm-3pm Football fun with Live Active Leisure. Call 01764657700 for more details & booking.

P1-7 £3.85 STRATHEARN LIBRARY & CRIEFF ARTS FESTIVAL. BOOK CRAFT FLOWERS (PAPER FOLDING) ★● ● ● @SLib SCC 4pm-6pm Come to the library to try paper folding craft using the pages of books. Materials provided.

For more details & booking call 01764657705 or email strathearnlibrary@culturepk.org.uk 10yrs+ & adults. Free.

FAMILY CEILIDH NIGHT ★● @AH 6pm-9pm A popular family-friendly evening!

Catering by Gourlays & entertainment from The Blackford Fiddle Group.

Follow us on Facebook for ticket sales updates. For more info call Angela on 07894264599.

Family of 4 £35.00; Kids £7.50.

Adults £12.50.

Conc. £10

15th July daily until 20th July KWIC FAIRY TRAIL & PETER RABBIT TRAIL ● @MW 10.30am-6.30pm A colourful & calming community effort. Bring a picnic! Spot Peter Rabbit & friends then head to our fairy trail to set eyes on the Morgan’s Wood (woods behind Mungall Park) fairies.

Peter Rabbit trail buggy & wheelchair friendly. Fairy Trail can be viewed from pathway but trail route is off the path - may not be easy for wheelchairs. Free, intergenerational activity to ignite the imagination.

28th June until 14th August FAIRY DOOR HUNT ● @CTC Entry forms £1 from Fun Junction toy shop on Crieff’s High Street, to raise funds for KWIC. Find the local children’s decorated fairy doors in local shops & record the name on each door. Return forms to The Fun Junction to be entered in prize draw.

booking essential

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Unleash your child’s potential this summer Your local Kumon study centre offers individualised maths and English study programmes tailored to all ages and abilities.

Established for over 60 years, the Kumon programmes enable children to develop their independent study skills and confidently tackle advanced work beyond the international standard for their age.

In addition to developing academic ability, Kumon study fosters in students the mind-set and skills for self-learning.

Kumon is an independent study

programme, but students are never alone. Kumon Instructors provide the guidance students need to take their learning into their own hands, increasing their motivation to succeed and achieve.

Kumon students complete daily worksheets at home and visit the centre up to twice a week. Enrolling at a Kumon study centre at this time of year is a great way to keep the learning habit going, so students can get off to a flying start in the new term.

Pupils win £3000 for bereavement charity

Miss Clare Cully and Rector Gareth Warren with the winning team: Louisa, Lily, Abbie, Georgia and Katharine.

S3 pupils at Morrison’s Academy participated for the first time in the Youth & Philanthropy Initiative, as part of the school’s Civics programme.

They won their challenge to create a persuasive presentation on a local charity they believe is best placed to tackle a social issue they are passionate about. The YPI school final was an inspiring occasion, where winning teams from each class presented in front of a large audience and panel of high-profile judges in support of their chosen charities. The winning group, made up of five S3 girls, created a powerful and compelling case for Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland. The charity, staffed by volunteers, has offered bereavement support throughout Scotland since 1959.

Modern Studies teacher and

School stops for summer, learning doesn’t have to Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work throughout the summer to ensure your child is constantly learning and developing their ability.

Contact your local Instructor for a free assessment.

Dunfermline Study Centre 01383 730775 St Andrews Study Centre 01592 756376 kumon.co.uk Fees vary. Please refer to your local study centre.

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leader of the initiative within the school, Miss Clare Cully, said “I am delighted that £3000 was granted to Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland at our Grand Final. The judges and audience were extremely impressed with the creative and emotional presentation from the winning team. We are very proud of the hard work and enthusiasm they – and all the pupils involved – displayed throughout the process.” The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative is an international programme that has positively engaged over 135,000 secondary school students across Scotland and awarded over £2 million pounds to small, local, social service charities. The winning presentation is available to view now on Morrison’s Academy’s social media pages, or at bit.ly/2HuHsSc

News from Lauriston Lauriston @ Dunfermline are proud to announce we were one of 22 winning schools in the One Planet Picnic Pocket Garden Competition, through Keep Scotland Beautiful’s Eco Initiative. The children and staff have been busy over the past few months creating their garden which was showcased at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh from 1st-3rd June. The idea for the garden came from a topic of interest within the Pre-school room.

The children designed a garden that explores what country food has originated from, using a mind map of their ideas.

From this they researched countries around the world and learnt which produce originates in each place. The

design was then incorporated into the garden using a range of vegetables and herbs.

Well done to all those involved for their hard work in creating a fabulous garden. www.familiesfife.co.uk

EDUCATION WIN a copy of The World of David Walliams: Book of Stuff In celebration of ten wonderful Walliams years, we are offering you the opportunity to win this brand new compendium perfect for the ultimate David Walliams fan. Published by HarperCollins Children’s Books this is David Walliams’ first ever activity book, perfect for bags of fun this summer!

Published in glorious colour, this spectacularly funny feast of a book is jam-packed with exclusive sneak peeks, fun character facts, games and quizzes. It’s the ultimate compendium for super fans, new fans and anyone who enjoys laughing out loud!

For further information, visit www.worldofdavidwalliams.com

To enter: Simply email your response to the following question to editor@familiesfife.co.uk For how many years has David Walliams been writing children’s books? a) 50 b) 2 c) 10 Closing Date: 17 August For T&Cs, see www.familiesonline.co.uk

Wee Wild Sparks Outdoor Nursery

Harvesting rain water, mixing magic potions, building shady dens; this is just some of what’s been going on at Wee Wild Sparks this term. Located Near Coupar Angus, this is Perthshire’s first fully outdoor nursery; no classroom, no chairs and tables, just 7 acres of beautiful, natural woodland.

Like any ordinary nursery Wee Wild Sparks is registered with Care Inspectorate and supports children to learn through Curriculum for Excellence. As well as rhymes, stories and songs, the children learn through their interaction

with the natural world. They share the forest with squirrels, deer, badgers, slugs, spiders, buzzards, and many other species, helping them to develop responsibility for their environment.

“My grandson has really grown in confidence. He has been learning about so many new things which he could only learn about when attending an outdoor provision.” Grandparent Experienced staff provide nurturing care and stimulating learning experiences. Part-time places currently available with partfunded places from October 2018.

Visit www.wildsparks.co.uk/outdoor-nursery

Lauriston Nursery @Dunfermline 165 Robertson Road, Fife KY12 0BL 01383 741900

Lauriston Nursery @Kinross Lathro, Kinross Fife KY13 8SY 01577 383838

www.letslearnyoung.com

LEARNING FOR LIFE Morrison’s Academy’s learning for life starts at the very beginning of your child’s education. Our personalised approach blends digital technology, rich classroom settings, and outdoor learning in our enviable Perthshire location, to create a truly personalised experience for every child, from Nursery upwards. The same friendly and nurturing environment that allows our 3 and 4 year olds to flourish also encouraged our National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher students to achieve their best SQA results on recent record this year.

Visit us today to discover why our unique approach to learning was shortlisted for the 2018 Scottish Rural Award for Education.

Flexible Nursery sessions between 8am and 6pm Limited places available for 3 and 4 year olds from August 2018 Open Morning: Saturday 29 September 2018

01764 653 885 morrisonsacademy.org

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Morrison’s Academy, Crieff PH7 3AN

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Preparing Your Child for School If your child is starting school in August, you may be wondering how best to prepare them for this big new adventure!

Firstly, don’t worry if they can’t read a word or write their own name. The ability to interact, communicate and exercise a degree of independence is actually far more important than reading or writing skills when a child starts school. In fact, research shows a link between strong personal, social and emotional skills in the early years and higher levels of attainment in the future. So if you want to strengthen your child’s skills in these areas, here are some tips.

Independence The aim is for children to be responsible for themselves, their belongings and their actions at school. Help your child learn to get dressed, put on their coats/ shoes, go to the toilet, tidy away toys and select their own activity resources.

Communication and Language Research demonstrates that competent speakers develop into competent readers and writers; without competent spoken language, learning to read and write is more difficult.

Language allows children to interact with the world. Being able to communicate their message effectively is satisfying and develops their esteem and self-confidence.

Model good spoken language, with correct pronunciation of sounds, and encourage your child to speak in full sentences using an expanding vocabulary. Talk to your child about their experiences and feelings throughout the day and develop a positive ethos around the importance of communicating and expressing feelings, of any kind. This will have multiple benefits (including knowing how your child is really feeling and maintaining an open and trusting rapport), both now and in the future.

Sharing and Interaction The more opportunities your child gets to interact and learn how to

share and take turns, the less of a shock it will be when he or she starts school! However, expect this to be an on-going process. Allow your child lots of opportunities to play with siblings and other children. If disagreements occur between children, talk to them about how to resolve issues, modelling language and behaviour which gives them strategies and words to prevent or resolve disagreements in the future.

Respect for Behavioural Boundaries At school, behavioural expectations and boundaries are likely to include: ❖ Listening the first time they are asked to pay attention ❖ Keeping hands/feet to themselves ❖ Sharing and taking turns ❖ Looking after things ❖ Tidying away ❖ Being kind to others You can reinforce these expectations at home by teaching children to respect themselves, their actions and the feelings of others.

Physical (Gross and Fine Motor Skills) All activities require some sort of physicality, whether it be large (gross) or small (fine) movements.

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Gross motor skills are developed when hopping, skipping, running, jumping, galloping, balancing, pedalling a bike, using a scooter, climbing, throwing, catching, and kicking a ball. Varying the speed and direction of movement activities also develops spatial awareness. Your child can have fun developing fine motor skills at home with every day activities such as using pegs and scissors, bead threading, button fastening, moulding play-dough, and painting.

Exploring and Investigating Often the most effective learning occurs when a child is left to his own devices, without nicely-prepared resources and prescriptive instructions about how to do something. Make a conscious effort to step back and allow your child the opportunity to use his initiative and develop his creative, imaginative and innovative skills through exploring, investigating and initiating his own learning.

Children learn by exploring, trying out and adapting ideas for themselves and taking ownership. Present your child with a large cardboard box (and the opportunity to access other resources/toys). See what he or she does with it. In the latter stages of his or her ‘creation’ you may wish to step in to play too, but allow your child to initiate the direction of the play and conversation.

All the above skills can be naturally weaved into your everyday lives. Enjoy and treasure these precious last few months with your child at home, and keep the above tips in mind to promote a positive start to your child’s school life.

Sarah McKinlay is a mother and school teacher with qualifications in psychology and can provide support and strategies to give your child a happy transition to school.

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Out and about dates for your diary

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planned as well as exploring, playing games & crafting.

There will be lots of laughs too, just KIDS SUMMER BUSHCRAFT bring a sense of adventure, outdoor & SURVIVAL CAMP clothing & a packed lunch.

Dalgety Bay Book at www.theecologycentre.org 8.30am-4.30pm Set in our expedition CRAFTS AT THE CASTLE: style camp, in a beautiful woodland.

REGIMENTAL BAND Everything from crafts to treasure The Black Watch Castle & hunts for younger children age 4+, Museum, Perth while older children from 8-16 can 11am–3pm Discover why the gain their Bushcraft Award, learning army uses musical instruments as how to whittle, navigate and provide we make our own craft drums & first aid. Monday-Friday with prices harmonicas. All ages welcome. starting at £18. Half days to full weeks Drop-in family event. Suggested available. For more information please donation of £3 per child visit www.MIYltd.com Throughout the holidays

Sat 30 June MUSEUM EXPLORER’S CLUB: RUBBISH RATIONS The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth 1.30pm–4pm What did The Black Watch eat during the First World War? Find out as we explore the Museum’s replica First World War trench, taste hard tack biscuits, write a soldier’s cook book & create our own emergency ration tins. £5 per child (drink, snack & Museum Explorer’s polo shirt included) or free with Museum annual pass.

Ages 7-12. Reservation required, call 01738 638152 Sat 30 June & Sun 1 July CRAIGTOUN COUNTRY FAYRE Craigtoun Country Park 10am–5pm Free entry, free parking & free entertainment plus craft stalls & all our regular paid attractions. www.friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk Sun 1 July BACKHOUSE ROSSIE ESTATE 2pm–5pm Charity open afternoon for Scotland’s Garden Scheme.

See the longest uninterrupted rose archway in Scotland, Carved Wooden Bear Walk (short distance suitable for little children) 9-hole family putting, grass labyrinth, walk to Covenanters tomb, walled garden & sunny lawns. SGS tea. www.scotlandsgardens.org Mon 2 July - Sun 8 July INCREDIBLE INSTRUMENTS – HERITAGE HUNTER CHALLENGE The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth Step into the Museum galleries to find some amazing musical instruments played by Black Watch soldiers in the past. Become a Heritage Hunter & explore the Museum galleries with our exciting themed trails. Complete each trail (a different one each week) to receive an exclusive Black Watch badge.

Suitable for ages 3-12. Themed trails included in Museum entry or free with Museum annual pass.

Tues 3 July ECO ADVENTURE HOLIDAY CLUB Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 9am–3pm The perfect holiday club for your 5-9 year old.

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Wed 4 July ECO ADVENTURE HOLIDAY CLUB Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 9am-3pm See 3 July DELICIOUS DECORATIONS Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther 11am-1pm Suitable for all ages.

Get creative with icing & sprinkles as we decorate some tasty biscuits with fishy images. Free, drop-in.

GREENER KIRKCALDY OUTDOOR KIDS CLUBS Various parks & outdoor spaces in Kirkcaldy 2pm-4.30pm Explore the outdoors & enjoy nature with our summer holiday kids’ clubs. Activities will include growing activities, den building, outdoor cooking, woods exploring, pond dipping & beach exploring. £15 per session (concessions available). Book at www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk Thurs 5 July ECO ADVENTURE HOLIDAY CLUB Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 9am-3pm See 3 July MINI GROWERS Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 10am-11am Join our Mini Growers every Thursday for some fun planting, crafting, campfire cooking & nature walks for toddlers & preschool children and enjoy outdoor play on our site & community garden. Siblings are welcome to come along during the school holidays. Special offer – Barn at the Loch are offering Mini Growers customers 10% off cakes & hot drinks purchased on a Thursday. Book at www.theecologycentre.org

MUSEUM EXPLORER’S CLUB: TOUGH TEAMWORK The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth 1.30pm-4pm Being in the army is about team work. Learn how soldiers in The Black Watch worked together to overcome challenges & put your own teamwork skills to the test by completing a series of tricky tasks. See 30 June.

Sat 7 July & Sun 8 July THE BIG PICTURE Kirkcaldy Galleries Sat 11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm3pm & Sun 1pm-3pm Help us make a masterpiece! Over the weekend we will use mini canvases to recreate a painting from the current exhibition ‘A Brush with Colour’. Free drop-in fun for all the family, and a chance to see your own work on the Galleries’ walls.

MINIATURE RAILWAY Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy.

2pm-4pm Weather permitting THORNTON HIGHLAND GATHERING Memorial Park, Thornton SUMMER WOODLAND CLUBS, FIFE Cambo, NE Fife Mon 9 July – Thurs 12 July 10am-4pm Age 6-12 years.

A chance to build a den, light a fire, use tools, play games, watch wildlife & more. Come & have fun. £108 for 4 days. Single days: £32 (£27 for siblings). Fully insured, disclosed qualified experienced Forest School leader. Booking essential. Contact: chris.childe_education@yahoo.co.uk Tel: (01337) 830621 Mob: (07587) 893190.

Mon 9 July – Sun 15 July AMAZING ANIMALS – HERITAGE HUNTER CHALLENGE The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth Lots of the artefacts in the Museum are decorated with pictures of animals. How many can you spot? Suitable for ages 3-12.

See 2nd July Tues 10 July

TRENCH ADVENTURES: AMAZING ANIMALS: DOGS & RATS The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth 11am-3pm Drop into our replica First World War trench & discover Fri 6 July what life was like on the front line 100 years ago. Learn about HEROIC HIGHLANDERS – the pesky rodents which soldiers HANDS ON HISTORY had to share their trenches with The Black Watch Castle & & make your own stuffed trench Museum, Perth rat toy. All ages welcome. Drop-in Discover the types of weapons & equipment used by The Black Watch family event. Suggested donation in their earliest years. Suitable for all of £3 per child ages. Included in Museum entry or free with Museum annual pass.

Wed 11 July Sat 7 July ST ANDREWS FARMERS MARKET North Car Park, Argyle Street, KY16 9BX 9am-1pm PERTH FARMERS MARKET King Edward St & High St, Perth 9am-2pm

NATURE TOTS: BRILLIANT BUGS RSPB Loch Leven 10am -11.30am Bring your budding wildlife adventurers for a journey through the seasons. This popular monthly event, for families with children aged 5 & under, starts with a story & is packed with creative ideas & surprises, getting

you outside & playing in nature.

Please dress for the weather – pack your wellies! Booking essential.

RSPB members £3. Non-members £6 (per family).

WHICH FISH DISH? Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther 2pm-3.30pm Suitable for ages 6-10, Join us for some experiments, games & a fishy tasting to find out more about our local environment & the fish we eat. £3pp. Book at www.scotfishmuseum.org 01333 310628 GREENER KIRKCALDY OUTDOOR KIDS CLUBS Various parks & outdoor spaces in Kirkcaldy 2pm-4.30pm See 4 July Thurs 12 July MINI GROWERS Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 10am-11am See 5 July Fri 13 July FEARSOME FIREARMS – HANDS ON HISTORY The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth Explore a selection of firearms used by the Regiment between the early 18th & 20th centuries. Suitable for all ages. Included in Museum entry or free with Museum annual pass.

Sat 14 July DUNFERMLINE FARMERS MARKET Dobbies Garden Centre, Fife Leisure Park 9am-1pm MUSEUM EXPLORER’S CLUB: SOLDIER STYLE The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth 1.30pm-4pm It’s time to get dressed-up as we look at the uniforms & equipment used by The Black Watch throughout the Regiment’s history. Afterwards, have a go at creating your own Brodie helmet, a piece of headgear worn by British soldiers during the First & Second World Wars.

See 30 June Sat 14 July – Sun 22 July KIRKCALDY WALKING FESTIVAL Various dates & locations in Kirkcaldy A variety of free family friendly walks around Kirkcaldy encouraging people to walk in their local community, get active & unite to enjoy different aspects of Kirkcaldy & the coastal path. www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk/ kirkcaldy-walking-festival/ Sun 15 July EMERGENCY VEHICLE DAY Dundee Museum of Transport 10.30am-3.30pm Follow the sound of the sirens & visit us on our Emergency Vehicle Day to enjoy a variety of vehicles including fire engines, police cars & ambulances. Adult: £5.00 Child (5 to 15): £2.50 Family (2 adults, Families Fife 13

Out and about dates for your diary 2 children): £12.00 Concession: £4.00 Members & under 5s: FREE. www.dmoft.co.uk/whats-on/ QUARRYMILL ADVENTURES Quarrymill Woodland Park, Scone, Perth 1pm-3.30pm All 8-12 year olds welcome. Each month we go on a journey into the woods to discover & explore the wildlife that lives there along with the seasonal changes that take place throughout the year. Led by RSPB community learning officers this group aims to inspire & engage future generations to enjoy & care for the world we live in & the nature all around us. Free, booking essential on 01577 862355 or email miranda.shephard@rspb.org.uk Sun 15 July – Fri 20 July KIDS WEEK IN CRIEFF Various locations around Crieff A fun-filled community organised week of events for children of all ages & their families. See the timetable on pages 8 & 9 for full information.

There’s something for everyone!

Whether you are local to Crieff, a returning visitor or you have never been before, you’re all very welcome to come along & enjoy the activities on offer.

The week starts with the Gala on Sun 15th & culminates with the Family Ceilidh on Fri 20th with all sorts going on in between. Some events do require booking in advance, so get planning your visit soon to ensure you don’t miss out!

Mon 16 July BURNTISLAND HIGHLAND GAMES Burntisland Links Mon 16 July - Fri 20 July WOLF WAYS SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMP Earthship Fife Visitor Centre, Letham Woods 9am-4pm Games, cooking, foraging, crafting, whittling, fire making, doing mindful journeys, muddy knees & lots of friends. £25 per child per day.

Contact Paula Cowie: Tel: 07960063731 or paulacowie1@gmail.com CHILDREN’S SUMMER HOLIDAY ART CLASSES Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queens Terrace, St Andrews, KY16 9QF 1.30pm-3.30pm Mon: Clay pots; Tues: Drawing animals; Wed: Canvas painting in the style of Van Gogh; Thurs: Watercolour flowers & birds; Fri: Pastel landscapes.

Booking essential. £15 per class Ages 5-11. contact Jaclyn Stuart eden.art@hotmail.com 07890716543 Mon 16 July – Sun 22 July WEAPONS OF THE WORLD – HERITAGE HUNTER CHALLENGE The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth Keep a look out for Scottish broadswords, Indian muskets, Sudanese spears & much more.

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Suitable for ages 3-12.

See 2nd July Tues 17 July

CRAFTS AT THE CASTLE: WEAPONS OF THE WORLD The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth 11am-3pm Handle some of the striking swords in the Museum & have a go at making a Katana & Sudanese curved dagger. All ages welcome. Drop-in family event.

Suggested donation of £3 per child for crafts Wed 18 July POP STAR EXPERIENCE DAY WORKSHOP BY PERTHFORMANCE Riverside Church, Bute Drive, PH1 3GB 10am-3pm Your child will be a pop star for the day in their own band as they record a track and music video for youtube. For primary age children. £30. To book www.perthformance.com or find Perthformance on Facebook.

COASTAL CREATURES Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther 1pm-4pm Suitable for ages 4-8, We’re teaming up with Fife Coast & Countryside Trust for a session full of beach exploring & creativity.

Free, booking required GREENER KIRKCALDY OUTDOOR KIDS CLUBS Various parks & outdoor spaces in Kirkcaldy 2pm-4.30pm See 4 July Wed 18 July – Fri 20 July SUMMER WOODLAND CLUBS, FIFE Falkland, NE Fife 10am-4pm Age 6-12 years. A chance to build a den, light a fire, use tools, play games, watch wildlife & more. Come & have fun. £81 for 3 days. Single days: £32 (£27 for siblings). Fully insured, disclosed qualified experienced Forest School leader. Booking essential. Contact: chris.childe_ education@yahoo.co.uk, Tel: (01337) 830621, Mob: (07587) 893190.

Thurs 19 July MINI GROWERS Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 10am-11am See 5 July WILD WOODLANDS: ANNATY BURN ADVENTURE Quarrymill Woodland Park, Scone, Perth 10am-11.30am Come & join us for a morning of play & discovery for families with pre-school children. Enjoy a walk into the woods followed by lots of seasonal & wildlife inspired fun. Come dressed for the weather! Bring a small snack as being outdoors can be hungry work! Free. Booking essential on 01577 862355 or email miranda.shephard@rspb.org.uk.

Fri 20 July MARVELLOUS MEDALS – HANDS ON HISTORY The Black Watch Castle &

Museum, Perth Find out about the medals awarded to soldiers in the Regiment between the 18th century & the Second World War. Suitable for all ages. Included in Museum entry or free with Museum annual pass.

Sat 21 July CUPAR FARMERS MARKET Crossgate, Cupar 9am-1pm FAMILY SCYTHING EVENT Earthship Fife, by Kinghorn Loch 9am-1pm Cut the grass the old-fashioned people-powered way. Stories & games for kids of any age. It can be meditative & peaceful, needs no fuel or lots of expensive protective gear. Scything workshop until 1pm. Suggested donation of £20 per family. Why not stay for lunch & SCI’s Annual General Meeting. More info paula@sci-scotland.org.uk 01592 891884 SKETCHING OUTDOORS Holiday Trinity Church Hall, Queens Terrace, St Andrews, KY16 9QF 9.30am-12.30pm For ages 11-16 years. In this class we will be sketching in and around St Andrews cathedral, castle and harbour. We will be learning about perspective, tone and markmaking. £24. Booking essential.

Contact Jaclyn Stuart eden.art@ hotmail.com 07890716543 QUARRYMILL KUBB CHAMPIONSHIP Quarrymill Woodland Park, Scone, Perth.

10.30am-3.30pm Come & discover, make, & play the wonderful outdoor game of kubb.

We’ll crown our first Quarrymill champions on the day & celebrate with toasted marshmallows!

Suitable for families & groups of friends. Free, booking essential on 01577 862355 or email miranda.shephard@rspb.org.uk #GOINDUSTRIAL DAY 2018 Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther 12noon-3.30pm all ages.

At 12-noon we’ll be kicking off Go Industrial Day 2018 with nautical noises! Between 1pm3pm you’ll have the chance to create your own vessel from recycled materials before competing in a wacky race to find out which is best at 3pm. Free, drop-in MUSEUM EXPLORER’S CLUB: MARVELLOUS MAPS The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth 1.30pm-4pm Map reading is an important skill for a soldier.

Discover how maps were used

by The Black Watch & brush up on your navigation skills as we play Black Watch Battleships & complete a challenging Castle Treasure Hunt. Will we be able to find the grand prize? See 30 June Mon 23 July GREATEST SHOWMAN DAY WORKSHOP

BY PERTHFORMANCE Riverside Church, Bute Drive, PH1 3GB

10am-3pm Your child will sing, dance and act their way through some of the classics of the popular movie. There will be a showcase at the end of the day for family and friends. £30. To book www.perthformance.com or find Perthformance on Facebook.

Mon 23 July – Fri 27th July WOLF WAYS SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMP Earthship Fife Visitor Centre, Kinghorn Loch 9am-4pm Games, cooking, foraging, crafting, whittling, fire making, doing mindful journeys, muddy knees & lots of friends. £25 per child per day.

Contact Paula Cowie: Tel: 07960063731 or paulacowie1@gmail.com SUMMER WOODLAND CLUBS, FIFE Cambo, NE Fife 10am-4pm Age 6-12 years.

A chance to build a den, light a fire, use tools, play games, watch wildlife & more. Come & have fun. Early Bird Discount till Wed 4th July. Single days: £32 (£27 for siblings). Fully insured, disclosed qualified experienced Forest School leader. Booking essential. Contact: chris.childe_education@yahoo.co.uk, Tel: (01337) 830621, Mob: (07587) 893190.

Mon 23 July – Sun 29 July TERRIFIC TOOLS – HERITAGE HUNTER CHALLENGE The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth Follow this trail to discover some of the useful tools that soldiers past & present couldn’t do without.

Suitable for ages 3-12. See 2nd July Tues 24 July ECO ADVENTURE HOLIDAY CLUB Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 9am-3pm See 3 July TRENCH ADVENTURES: PERFECT PERISCOPES The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth 11am–3pm Drop in to our replica First World War trench to discover what life was like on the front line 100 years ago. Learn about the dangers that soldiers faced every day & build your own periscope.

All ages welcome. Drop-in family event. Suggested donation of £3 per child Wed 25 July ECO ADVENTURE HOLIDAY CLUB Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 9am-3pm See 3 July for details GREENER KIRKCALDY OUTDOOR KIDS CLUBS Various parks & outdoor spaces in Kirkcaldy 2pm-4.30pm See 4 July Thurs 26 July ECO ADVENTURE HOLIDAY CLUB Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 9am-3pm See 3 July MINI GROWERS Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 10am-11am See 5 July www.familiesfife.co.uk

FESTIVAL PLAYERS THEATRE: THE WINTERS TALE RSPB Loch Leven 7pm Join us for an evening of outdoor theatre with the Festival Players Theatre company Overlooking Loch Leven. Perfect entertainment for a summer’s evening. Booking essential; adult £13.50, child £8, family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £38 Fri 27 July BLOOMING MARVELLOUS: BUGS & BEASTIES Dunfermline Carnegie Library 11am-12.30pm repeated 1.30pm3pm (3-11 years) Come along & make some bug-tastic things to take home inspired by our gardening exhibition. Drop-in, no need to book.

BOOKBUG: GARDENING THEMED Dunfermline Carnegie Library These sessions are drop-in, no need to book. Check out www.onfife.com/dclg for details.

A SOLDIER’S BELONGINGS – HANDS ON HISTORY The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth Take a closer look at some of the personal possessions that belonged to Black Watch soldiers. Suitable for all ages. Included in Museum entry or free with Museum annual pass.

Sat 28 July KIRKCALDY FARMERS MARKET Town Square, Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XW

9am-1pm MUSEUM EXPLORER’S CLUB: INCREDIBLE INDIA The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth 1.30pm–4pm Find out about The Black Watch’s heroic defence of the city of Mangalore, the mighty Tipu Sultan & his mechanical tiger.

Create your own decorated Ghazi shield & design some amazing Indian silverware. See 30 June BIG WILD SLEEPOUT RSPB Loch Leven Come for a night camping under the stars & connect with nature as the nocturnal wildlife comes to life on the reserve. Join in with bat & moth walks, enjoy wildlife & bushcraft activities & toast marshmallows on the fire. Facilities: toilets, café, wash basins, hot water & BBQ. Booking essential.

Adults £48. Children £24. Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £144.

RSPB Member Adult £40. WEX member £20. RSPB Member Family £120.

Sat 28 July & Sun 29 July ANSTRUTHER HARBOUR FESTIVAL Both days will be chock-ablock with entertainment for all ages & tastes. Kids will enjoy arts & crafts, magic & juggling performances, story-telling, a special kids’ ceilidh, as well as the added attraction of the Summer funfair. The Anster Fair will also have a marquee dedicated to arts, crafts & artisans and the Feis Anster celebrates traditional

Scots & Celtic culture, including a pipe band parade, highland dance displays, concerts & ceilidhs. www.anstrutherharbourfestival.co.uk or find us on Facebook.

Sun 29 July ST ANDREWS HIGHLAND GAMES Station Park, St Andrews Mon 30 July – Fri 3 August WOLF WAYS SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMP Earthship Fife Visitor Centre, Letham Woods 9am-4pm Games, cooking, foraging, crafting, whittling, fire making, doing mindful journeys, muddy knees & lots of friends. £25 per child per day.

Contact: Paula Cowie: Tel: 07960063731 or paulacowie1@gmail.com SUMMER WOODLAND CLUBS, FIFE Strathkinness, NE Fife 10am-4pm Age 6-12 years.

A chance to build a den, light a fire, use tools, play games, watch wildlife & more. Come & have fun.

Early Bird Discount till Wed 4th July. £135 for the 5 days thereafter.

Single days: £32 (£27 for siblings).

Fully insured, disclosed qualified experienced Forest School leader.

Booking is essential. Contact: chris. childe_education@yahoo.co.uk, Tel: (01337) 830621, Mob: (07587) 893190.

Mon 30 July – Sun 5 August UNBELIEVABLE UNIFORMS – HERITAGE HUNTER CHALLENGE

The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth From feather bonnets to creepy gas masks explore how the Regiment’s uniform has changed over the years. Suitable for ages 3-12. See 2nd July Tues 31 July CRAFTS AT THE CASTLE: HEROIC HATS The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth 11am-3pm Try out the headgear of a Black Watch soldier as we make our own bicorn hats & stovepipe shakos. All ages welcome. Drop-in family event, Suggested donation of £3 per child Wed 1 August COASTAL CREATURES Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther 1pm-4pm Suitable for ages 9-14, We’re teaming up with Fife Coast & Countryside Trust for a session full of beach exploring & creativity. Free, booking required GREENER KIRKCALDY OUTDOOR KIDS CLUBS Various parks & outdoor spaces in Kirkcaldy 2pm-4.30pm See 4 July Thurs 2 August MINI GROWERS Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 10am-11am See 5 July Continued overleaf

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Out and about dates for your diary BLOOMING MARVELLOUS: HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? Dunfermline Carnegie Library 11am-12.30pm, repeated 1.30pm-3pm (3-11 years) Super cute crafts inspired by the flowers, fruit & veg in the garden. Drop-in, no need to book.

BOOKBUG: GARDENING THEMED Dunfermline Carnegie Library These sessions are drop-in, no need to book. www.onfife.com/dclg Fri 3 August DECORATIVE WEAPONS – HANDS ON HISTORY The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth Handle a collection of decorated swords & daggers used by both the Black Watch & their opponents.

Suitable for all ages. Included in Museum entry or free with Museum annual pass.

Sat 4 August ST ANDREWS FARMERS MARKET North Car Park, Argyle Street, KY16 9BX 9am-1pm PERTH FARMERS MARKET King Edward St & High St, Perth 9am-2pm MUSEUM EXPLORER’S CLUB: BATTLE OF AMIENS The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth 1.30pm-4pm The Battle of Amiens was the beginning of the final Allied offensive of the First World War. Find out how the British Army used new weapons to break through the German lines & construct your own ‘Whippet’ tank & Bi-Plane models. See 30 June.

INVERKEITHING HIGHLAND GAMES Ballast Bank, Inverkeithing, KY11 1BT Mon 6 August – Sun 12 August PROUD PORTRAITS – HERITAGE HUNTER CHALLENGE The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth Take this trail to meet some famous personalities from the Regiment’s past. Can you find all their portraits? Suitable for ages 3-12.

See 2nd July Tues 7 August TRENCH ADVENTURES: UNCOMFORTABLE UNIFORMS The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth 11am-3pm Drop in to our replica First World War trench to discover what life was like on the front line 100 years ago. Try on a soldier’s uniform & design your own Regimental cap badge. All ages welcome. Drop-in family event.

Suggested donation of £3 per child Wed 8 August NATURE TOTS: UNDERWATER LIFE RSPB Loch Leven 10am-11.30am Come along with your budding wildlife adventurers for a journey through the seasons.

This popular monthly event, for families with children aged 16 Families Fife

5 & under, starts with a story & is packed with creative ideas & surprises, getting you outside & playing in nature. Please dress for the weather – pack your wellies!

Booking essential. RSPB members £3. Non-members £6 (per family).

SUMMER CRAFTS Kirkcaldy Galleries 11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm Enjoy some free summer crafts all inspired by the wonderful colours of the current exhibition ‘A Brush with Colour’ – paper flowers, beastie bookmarks & beautiful jewelled butterflies.

RELAXATION STATION Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther 2pm-4pm All ages. Chill out & draw, paint & play with us in a relaxed drop-in session to celebrate the last week of the summer holidays. Free, drop-in GREENER KIRKCALDY OUTDOOR KIDS CLUBS Various parks & outdoor spaces in Kirkcaldy 2pm-4.30pm See 4 July Thurs 9 August MINI GROWERS Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 10am-11am See 5 July Fri 10 August BLOOMING MARVELLOUS: WEE BIRDIES Dunfermline Carnegie Library 11am-12.30pm, repeated 1.30pm3pm (3-11 years) Come along & make some feathered friends to fly in your garden back home. Drop-in, no need to book.

BOOKBUG: GARDENING THEMED Dunfermline Carnegie Library These sessions are drop-in, no need to book. check out www.onfife.com/dclg for details.

KILTS & BONNETS – HANDS ON HISTORY The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth Try on different uniforms worn by The Black Watch between the 18th century & the Second World War. Suitable for all ages. Included in Museum entry or free with Museum annual pass.

Fri 10 – Tues 14 August LAMMAS MARKET 2018 Market St & South Street, St Andrews 11am-11pm (Sun 12noon-11pm) The oldest surviving medieval street fair, featuring fun fair, continental market, market stalls, food & drink.

Sat 11 August DUNFERMLINE FARMERS MARKET Dobbies Garden Centre, Fife Leisure Park 9am-1pm CRIEFF COUNTRY MARKET James Square, Crieff 10am-4pm Sat 11 August – Sun 12 August MINIATURE RAILWAY Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy.

2pm-4pm Weather permitting

Sun 12 August DUNDEE MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT MOTOR SHOW Baxter Park, Dundee 12noon-4pm Dundee Museum of Transport’s popular Dundee Motor Show returns for a fifth year.

Celebration in the Park! Entry free PERTH HIGHLAND GAMES Scone Palace Park Thurs 16 August MINI GROWERS Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 10am-11am See 5 July Sun 19 August CUPAR FARMERS MARKET Crossgate, Cupar 9am-1pm QUARRYMILL ADVENTURES Quarrymill Woodland Park, Scone, Perth 1pm-3.30pm See 15 July CRIEFF HIGHLAND GATHERING Market Park, Crieff Thurs 23 August MINI GROWERS Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 10am-11am See 5 July WILD WOODLANDS: FOREST FRIENDS PICNIC Quarrymill Woodland Park, Scone, Perth 10am-11.30am Come & join us for a morning of play & discovery for families with pre-school children. Enjoy a walk into the woods followed by lots of seasonal & wildlife inspired fun. Come dressed for the weather! Bring a small snack as being outdoors can be hungry work! Free. Booking essential on 01577 862355 or email miranda.shephard@rspb.org.uk Sat 25 August KIRKCALDY FARMERS MARKET Town Square, Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XW 9am-1pm KINROSS FARMERS’ MARKET High Street, Kinross 10am-2pm BIRNAM HIGHLAND GAMES Little Dunkeld Sun 26 August CRAIGTOUN CHARITY DAY Craigtoun Country Park, near St Andrews 10am-5 pm Free entry, free parking and free entertainment plus craft stalls, local and national charities and all our regular paid attractions. www.friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk WILDLIFE EXPLORERS RSPB Loch Leven 1pm-3pm Loch Leven Wildlife Explorers group is open to children aged 5-12 years & takes place on the last Sunday of each month between August & June. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

To register for the group please contact lochlevenWEX@rspb.org.uk The annual fee is £15 or £10 for RSPB Members.

WILD NIGHT: BAT WALK RSPB Loch Leven 8pm-9.30pm Come at night to see & hear up to five species of bat. Will we see the rare Nathusius Pipistrelle bat? Booking essential: RSPB members £8, nonmembers £10 (child £5), RSPB WEX member £3 Wed 29 August MINI GROWERS Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 10am-11am See 5 July Thurs 30 August MINI GROWERS Ecology Centre, Kinghorn 10am-11am See 5 July Sat 1 September

JACK & JILL MARKET

10.30-1.00 Dunfermline The Jack & Jill Market Vine Conference Centre Dunfermline Where Smart Famlies Sell & Save Join us at your local Jack and Jill Baby & Kids Market – Dunfermline.

Find everything you need (0-9yrs), 40+ stalls bursting with Quality nearly-new baby and kids’ goods at affordable prices.

Shop smartly, be SAVVY and SAVE £££. Prams, cots, cribs, clothes, toys, and so much more, you’re guaranteed to find what you’re looking for - why pay more when you can pay less now that’s being smart!

Book your stall at

www.jackandjillmarket.co.uk Sat 1 Sep & Sun 2 Sept

TABLETOP SCOTLAND: PERTH Dewar’s Centre, Perth A fantastic weekend of board games for all the family aged 4 to 104 in this special weekend of fun.

Join your friends & family around the table, sharing stories as you explore this amazing & growing hobby.

You could build skyscrapers then race your superhero to the top, hunt werewolves, or hold up a train in the Wild West! There are hundreds of exciting games to play, all included with your ticket.

Our dedicated “Family Zone” hosted by HABA, the world leader in family games, will have a fantastic selection of games to keep you & your family entertained.

Alongside HABA over 20 other companies from around the world are coming to Perth with something fun for everyone.

Ticket prices vary with Weekend & Group discounts available. 10s & under are free www.tabletopscotland.co.uk

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