Families Solent East Magazine Issue 81 March/April 2019

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Easter special!

Your guide to all the best local events and activities for families Education & Clubs and Classes

Issue 81

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The Supercar Event 2019

On Saturday 1 June more than 150 of the nation’s most exciting supercars will gather at Goodwood Motor Circuit for The Supercar Event 2019, an interactive supercar festival that offers once-in-a-lifetime passenger rides in some of the world’s most exclusive supercars.

On the track we will have Lamborghini Aventador SV, Lamborghini Huracan Performante, Ferrari 812, Ferrari 458 Speciale, McLaren 720 and McLaren SLR in addition to some very special cars to be announced. You might even spot a celebrity or two, with well-known names such as Chris Evans, Shane Richie, Phil Tufnell and Nick Whale taking part in previous years.

The fun doesn’t stop there, we also have a Caterham Seven skid pan, helicopter taster flights, the amazing Wall of Death, a VIP Lounge and a host of other attractions for our younger guests. Teenagers can enjoy the young driver’s experience (age 14+). There is free parking and don’t forget to collect your free kid’s activity passport.

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WIN a family entrance ticket for The Supercar Event by answering the following question: Where is The Supercar Event being held: Goodwood/ Donington/ Brands Hatch?

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Perform’s Four Ways to Boost your Child’s Self-Esteem A child’s self-esteem is influenced by feeling loved, valued and believing good things about themselves. Perform have teamed up with positive parenting expert, Anita Cleare, to bring Families top tips for boosting self-esteem.

Clubs and Classes Our beautiful part of the UK has become the home of a cycling club with a difference! Based from Petersfield covering Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex, Pedal 2 Pedal caters for cyclists of all ages and abilities, especially those who share a passion for exploring off-road trails and getting muddy!

Pedal 2 Pedal was established by cross country mountain bike racer and British Cycling coach Hannah Attenburrow. Pedal 2 Pedal offers a mixture of; • Junior cycling courses aimed to get kids riding safely and confidently, • Support getting children from stabilisers to independent cyclists.

• Junior Mountain Bike Academy, the only one of its kind in the South East of England, • Women's coaching weekends and family coaching sessions.

Hannah says; "I decided to start coaching because I wanted to help inspire more people to try mountain biking. Cycling is a fantastic sport as it improves your health, fitness, can be used to get you from a to b and you can also visit some stunning parts of the country which you can’t reach by car and that take a long time to reach by foot. The joy of mountain biking to me is being out in the countryside having a great adventure."

Why not come and join us!

For children who are interested in riding off-road Pedal 2 Pedal offers mountain bike camps for riders aged 5 to 14. These aim to develop mountain bike techniques like riding on uneven surfaces, cornering, braking effectively and dealing with obstacles. This course is suitable for young riders who have already got a little experience riding off-road on tracks, forest paths and fields. Pete, whose son attended a camp last Easter said; "My 8 year old son loved his 2 camps, he had so much fun and learnt a lot of new things. He is now even more confident on the trails. Thank you Hannah."

The Pedal 2 Pedal academy is built around a passion for mountain biking and getting outdoors. It inspires and enhances performance through playing games, developing trail skills, race etiquette and team work. The Academy caters for all levels of rider aged 5 – 14, who want to join a progressive British Cycling affiliated club with a fun atmosphere where the emphasis is on team spirit and challenging your ability.

Club nights are every Monday and Tuesday during term time with added holiday programs for riders who wish to stay active during the holidays. For those with a competitive edge, the Pedal 2 Pedal race team is open to all ages and abilities.

Members of Pedal 2 Pedal will benefit from British Cycling membership discounts, as well as discounted Birthday Parties, Holiday Camps and sibling discount.

Head to www.pedal2pedal.co.uk for more info and to book.

1:1 sessions available to learn to ride a bike.

Mountain Bike Camps

Learn new skills, make new friends and burn off energy spending time outdoors. Suitable for ages 5 - 13, both advanced and beginners catered for.

Visit www.pedal2pedal.co.uk for dates or contact Hannah on 07984367888

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Encourage Independence When children do things for themselves and are praised for this, they feel proud. Teach your child to dress themselves and wash their own hair.

Use Believable Praise It’s not believable to tell your child he did something well when he clearly didn’t. Praise concrete achievements.

Saying ‘Well done for keeping on running' (even when he lost the race) tells your child exactly what they have done well.

Listen to their Ideas Expressing ideas and being listened to help children feel valued. Involve them in practical family problem-solving by asking for their input. This helps them feel they are making a positive contribution.

Encourage Laughter and Show you Care Play, chat, share jokes and funny stories. Laughter helps children relax and feel good about themselves. Be affectionate. Snuggle and cuddle! Show your child they are utterly lovable exactly as they are.

More tips from Anita can be found at www.anitacleare.co.uk

To book a FREE confidence-building Perform drama class in Chichester, Fareham or Petersfield visit www.perform.org.uk/try

Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes for 4-12s Perform is a unique children’s drama school that has a special emphasis on child development. Perform uses a mix of drama, dance and singing to bring out every child’s full potential. Run by highly experienced actor-teachers, in small groups, Perform classes focus on developing the 4 Cs: Confidence, Communication, Coordination, and Concentration.

The Perform curriculum ensures plenty of fun, using a mix of energetic games, catchy songs and funky dances. All class materials are written by Perform, with apps, music downloads and videos for the children to play at home, keeping the magic of the classes alive.

Perform offer no-obligation FREE trial sessions.

Visit www.perform.org.uk/try to book a FREE class today.

Confidence building fun for 4-12s. A unique mix of drama, dance and singing specially formulated to bring out every child's true potential. Classes are kept small to ensure lots of individual attention.

Venues: Chichester: St Michael's Church Hall, Summersdale Road, PO19 6PN. Mondays 4 - 5pm (4-7 year olds), 5 - 6pm (7 - 12 year olds) Petersfield: Salvation Army Hall, Swan Street, GU32 3AD. Mondays 4-5pm (4-7 year olds), 5-6pm (4-7 year olds) Fareham: Titchfield Community Centre, Mill St, PO14 4AB. Tuesdays 4-5pm / 5-6pm (4-7 year olds), 6-7pm (7-12 year olds) Waterlooville: All Saints Church Hall, Catherington Lane, PO8 0TD. Tuesdays 4-5pm (4-7 year olds), 5-6pm (4-7 year olds) Contact: T: 020 7255 9120 / enquiries@perform.org.uk

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Clubs and Classes

Rusalka Swim School Teaching local babies to swim since 2005

Bond with your baby try Baby Massage with Jo Lamb!

Baby Massage with Jo Lamb are small friendly classes offering quality time for you and your baby to connect, as well as the opportunity to meet other parents.

Classes are five weekly sessions, learning new massage strokes each week.

Contact Jo for more information at babymassage.jolamb@gmail.com or

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www.rusalkaswim.com - 02392 594449 Award winning Rusalka teaching local babies to swim since 2005!

Rusalka offers a great start in swimming tuition for your baby and toddler. They first opened their swim school in 2005 and they now operate two of their own pools, six days a week, with free adjacent on site parking. Both pools are equipped with state of the art automatic heating systems which maintain the water temperature at 31C and the air temperature at 32C at all times.

In the past eleven years they have taught thousands of babies and children to swim, picking up several national awards along the way, including Best UK Swimming Teacher and ASA Centre of Excellence status. Rusalka takes babies from 3 months old and there are never more than 5 children in a class at any one time.

Children can achieve various ASA level Duckling badges and certificates as they progress.

Find out more by calling Rusalka on 02392 594449 or visiting the website at

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Approved soccer training for kids aged 18 months to 7 years

Local classes at a venue near you

Call 07896009651 For Details Email gdarling@littlekickers.co.uk

Where Learning’s a Ball Football fun with Little Kickers Little Kickers is THE home of pre-school football. Children are given a positive introduction to sport by teaching high quality football skills in a friendly, fun and pressure-free environment.

There are four different classes tailored specifically to the needs of children between 18 months and seven years of age. It’s the perfect way to ignite an enthusiasm for sport that will stay with them for life.

Classes are available in Havant, Portsmouth, and Fareham.

Please contact Gary Darling for details on 07896 009 651 or email gdarling@littlekickers.co.uk.

Help your child grow in confidence One of the most important skills children can master is self-confidence: it will help them build friendships, perform well in school and resist negative peer pressure.

But while some youngsters are blessed with a natural ability to run headlong into new activities others need a little help.

According to the team at performing arts school Stagecoach Havant, performing arts can give even the shyest wallflower confidence.

“It’s not only about training children to perform on stage, it’s about helping them to perform better in life,” says Juli Richards, Principal at the stage school.

For more information on Stagecoach Havant’s classes, go to www.stagecoach.co.uk/havant

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Unlock your child’s potential with our expertly led singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 -18 year olds.

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they achieve more. Let them know that their wellbeing and enjoyment of life is as vital when they're striving for success, as well as when they're achieving it.

Vicky Bellman is a counsellor at Fegans, a Christian charity which counsels children and provides support for parents.

For more parenting advice on stress and mental health, visit www.fegans.org.uk/parent

Supporting your child with exam stress

By Vicky Bellman

We have come to the time of year when many children are preparing to face exams or tests at school. Stress and anxiety in young children is particularly heightened at this time of year as they deal with performance-related concerns related to their educational tests. These tests can often feel like tests of who they are. Their behaviour may suffer during a stress peak and it’s important to do what you can to respond from a place of calm. Invite them to join you in feeling calm, rather than you joining them in emotional chaos.

With that in mind, here are a few tips to help you support your child at this time: Keep it in Perspective Yes, of course exams are important. But everyone involved needs to remember it's not the end of the world if there’s a hiccup and things don’t go as well as expected. There is almost always another chance.

Help Manage Expectations Working longer than is advisable for their age, or expecting grades significantly higher than their capabilities could well be detrimental to your child’s emotional and mental wellbeing. It’s important you guide your children appropriately in this area.

Encourage Good Work Habits Primary school children may find it hard to sustain concentration for longer than 30 minutes without a break. It’s important not to schedule too many study sessions in one day – one or two would be the appropriate maximum for this age group on a weekend or school holiday day, but less if they are also managing homework. Otherwise your child will become stressed and it’s much harder for them to learn under pressure.

Remember the Building Blocks Again, when it comes to the real basics, we can easily forget the building blocks for emotional wellbeing. Make sure that your child is getting enough good food, water and sleep!

Free time is Vital It’s a difficult balancing act, but it’s important to remember that primary school age children need plenty of free time - structured studying has to be balanced with plenty of unstructured free time. Relaxation and fun are vital. Getting outside to play and spending time relaxing with family and friends are super-important at this time. A useful analogy to share with your children is that human beings are basically machines. We need fuel, and we also need to switch our engine off every now and again. Otherwise, we risk overheating! On any long-term journey in a machine, comfort breaks and fuel fill ups would be an accepted and necessary part of the journey. Humans are no different.

Make Time for You You can’t pour from an empty cup. Your children need more from you when preparing for and going through exams or tests. To be able to give more you need to be able to have more fuel in the tank.

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Nurturing Maths Confidence For Year 6 SATs SATs are knocking on the door for Year 6 Children. There’s never been a time when it’s more crucial to support their confidence and prepare for the next big leap – secondary school. A recent survey of parents showed that Get your family SATs Puzzle Packs today: 41% of year 6 children are not MathsClubByPost.co.uk/SATS getting weekly Maths homework; putting the pressure onto parents to find ways to practise key skills. Confidence in Maths can be nurtured at home if children are offered targeted, appropriate and engaging tasks.

Finding such tasks can be a real problem for most parents.

Maths Club by Post is offering an answer with 4 fantastic puzzle packs written by a specialist Maths teacher and covering all the arithmetic skills needed for year 6 SATs. If you would like to build your child’s confidence and help them to experience SATs success, visit MathsClubByPost. co.uk/SATS and order your SATs Skills Success Kit today.

Read, Think, Write Does your child ask for help with their English story writing?

Here are some tips from I Love to Learn Professional Tuition to help children improve their work - the ‘Read Think Write’ method.

Read Read the written piece aloud. It is much easier to hear errors than see them. Don’t stop to correct at this point, go back once you have read the whole thing. Ask, does that sound right? Questions will help your child see errors for themselves.

Think Think about editing next. Depending on the age of your child, you may want to point out missed punctuation, spelling errors (not too many) or repetition. Help them to do the looking up in the dictionary or thesaurus themselves. If the piece is all one paragraph: you may want to locate where the new paragraph should be (change of speaker/time/place/topic).

Photocopy the writing, use scissors to cut it up, and rearrange in the correct order. Tell the child to ask themselves: do I describe what my characters look, sound, move and feel like?

Write Now they can do a second draft. Use best handwriting or type it out on the computer, whichever is required. Refrain from tearing it apart a second time, even if there are errors. The teacher will need to see any areas of weakness that persist. If errors persist then you can discuss them with the school or get extra help.

Reward progress and completion of homework, reinforce positive effort!

At I Love to Learn Professional Tuition, we aim to help parents and children whenever it is needed. If you would like a Free Assessment in reading, writing, spelling or maths call 01329 738 100 and speak to Howard or Linda.

Eds Note - Editing is a subject we're well practicsed in here at Families Solent East, but its all too easy to overlook a word or sentence you've seen many times as you tend not to read it properly on subsequent re-readings. In our last issue there was an error on an advert that went completely undetected by the many people who proof-read the magazine before publication because it had been repeated from a previous issue - top marks if you spotted it! It just goes to show that even the 'experts' sometimes get it wrong. familiesonline.co.uk

Education and Early Years An exceptional education at Highfield and Brookham

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Highfield & Brookham Schools are charming country Prep and Pre-prep schools offering an exceptional, all round educational experience for children aged 3 to 13. Set within 175 acres of stunning grounds on the borders of Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex, the schools have a great balance of boys and girls, day and boarding.

Highfield enjoys outstanding academic success and has been preparing pupils for the top senior schools in England for more than a century. They have a flawless track record for securing every child’s place at their first choice senior school, and an excellent Scholarship success rate.

Above all, the pupils are happy and fulfilled. There are fields and woodlands to explore and build camps in, and trees to climb. It’s a place where children really can still be children.

Highfield’s next Open Day takes place on Thursday 21 March, 10am – 12 noon. To arrange a personal visit to Highfield and Brookham please call 01428 728000 or email headspa@highfieldschool.org.uk.

Open Morning Saturday 23 March 9.30am - 12.30pm Nursery

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Students thrive at St John’s College

An independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 2-18, located in the heart of Southsea.

Grove Road South, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3QW #studentsthrive Students Thrive at St John’s College Located in the heart of Southsea, St John’s College is a day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. We believe in giving every child the opportunity to fulfil their potential especially in their academic achievements. As a wide-ability independent school, we develop talents and create confident young people for the future.

“Ultimately, parents want their children to live happy and fulfilled lives. St John’s College is an excellent starting point on that journey.” - current parent.

Highfield & Brookham Open Morning Thursday 21st March 10am – 12 noon For more information: Call: 01428 728000 Visit: www.highfieldandbrookham.co.uk Liphook, Hampshire GU30 7LQ

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Why not come and visit us; simply telephone 023 9281 5118 or visit www.stjohnscollege.co.uk, to find out about our upcoming Open Events or to book a private tour to see for yourself why students thrive at St John’s College.

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News and Views Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry (serves a family of 4-5)

A hot school lunch is full of goodness and as they are free for all children up to KS2, can offer children the best start in life. HC3S publish the following day’s menu at 3 pm on Facebook @hc3seducation.

Find out more at www.hants.gov.uk/hc3s

Ingredients Onions (diced) 135g Sweet Potato 315g Cooking Oil 9 ml Mild Madras Curry Powder 4-5g Tomato Puree 23g Chopped Tomatoes 225g Red Lentils 45g Stock 338 ml

Method 1.Fry the onion and sweet potato mix in oil for 5-10 minutes.

2.Add the curry powder and cook gently for 3 minutes stirring continuously.

3.Add tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, lentils and stock.

4.Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

5.Transfer to casserole tin, cover with the lid or foil and put in the oven for a further ¾ hour or until sweet potato is soft, checking periodically so it does not dry out.

Join All Stars Cricket Today!

All Stars Cricket is a programme aimed at children aged 5-8 years old to give them a great first experience in cricket. Sessions are accredited by the England & Wales Cricket Board and delivered nationwide at over 2,000 centres. All Stars Cricket will help your child develop key skills in a fun and safe environment where parents can join in too and help create #BigMoments you’ll both treasure!

Following successful registration, All Stars Cricketers will receive a brand-new kit bag full of goodies to help them get their summer of cricket started and fully look the part when they attend their 8 weekly sessions. This year we have a brand-new Cricket World Cup themed activity book that is full of top tips, games and, it’s a great place to keep those weekly stickers to celebrate your All Star's achievements. Plus, it’s all delivered straight to your door.

To find out more about how to get involved this summer, simply visit www.allstarscricket.co.uk and get your place booked.

Sessions begin May 2019.

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With locally-sourced eggs, cheese and meat, the majority of HC3S school meals are cooked from scratch ensuring children eat a balanced, nutritious diet. Whether your child is a veggie or meat-eater, both are on offer daily and come with homemade bread baked in the kitchen each morning as well as additional salad for children to top up their meal if they wish. From sweet potato and lentil curry and roasts, to fish and chips, and award-winning bubble salmon, there are choices that children will love. Popular desserts often have hidden veg such as beetroot or butternut squash. Organic yoghurt, cheese and crackers and New Forest ice cream are also firm favourites. Look out for our theme day lunches too such as World Book Day and Easter, a fun way to eat with their friends.

Raising a Supported Child

By Pam Rowe It can be hard to know what to do to ensure your child feels well-loved and supported. Here are my thoughts on helping your child to become the adult you know they can be:

Always Show Love When I first had my son, I remember feeling overwhelmed by his total dependency on me. This innocent baby was reliant on me for his survival. Our children rely on our love too and we need to show them we love them. Throughout my son’s life I told him I loved him all the time. Now he regularly says this to me and I think it is likely that he will be comfortable telling his wife or partner and children the same.

Lead by Example – Be the Person You Want Your Child to Be If you want your child to be honest, show him how, by being honest yourself. If you lose your temper and lose control, think about what this teaches your child.

Talk and read to your child about the importance of morals and values, being kind and caring, sharing, handling dilemmas and expressing their feelings but make sure you positively demonstrate these in your own behaviour.

Reinforce Positive Behaviour Whatever you reward will be reinforced as important and will stick. Decide what is important and reward it with words that make your children feel your praise.

Take Care of Yourself Parents who are physically and emotionally healthy are more likely to raise happy children. Take care to eat and rest well, find time for relaxation and share your feelings with an appropriate adult in a place where you feel supported and loved.

Pam Rowe has 30 years’ experience working as a social worker and in Children’s Services. Her memoir, Clear Water, is out now and is available from Amazon.

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Easter Family Fun! Get creative at Pallant House Gallery this Easter Let your children be inspired by the art at Pallant House Gallery this Easter where there will be both free activities and longer workshops to get their creative juices flowing.

Under 18’s go free so it’s easy to drop in, pick up an activity and start exploring the galleries. With art by artists as wide ranging as Cézanne to Tracey Emin, what will capture their imagination?

In the Gallery’s creative holiday workshops, children of 6 years and over can have a go at screen-printing their own wallpaper, creating digital animations, painting and more.

Running from 10.30am – 3.30pm they will have the chance to learn a new skill and enjoy the thrill of creating their own artwork.

Get 10% off - Families magazine readers can get 10% off all the Easter holiday workshops. Just book online using the code: Easter10.

Book now at pallant.org.uk

Join our creative art workshops this Easter

EASTER TRAIL Explore the glorious Gardens and spring flowers

Easter trail suitable for all ages (prize) • Craft activities • Games Book online: www.westdeangardens.org.uk

19 - 22 April 9am – 5pm (Last entry 4pm) Adults £9.50 (normal gardens entry) | Children £5 West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Chichester, PO18 0RX

Enjoy the Easter Trail at West Dean Gardens 19 – 22 April 2019 Bring family and friends to the award-winning West Dean Gardens near Chichester. Children of all ages can enjoy the Easter Trail with two levels of difficulty and a prize at the end. There are also garden games and Easter themed arts and craft activities.

Explore the Gardens abundant with spring bulbs and flowers and enjoy a stroll up to St Roche’s Arboretum with stunning views of the South Downs.

(screen-printing | painting | digital animation | sculpture) Get 10% off. Use code Easter10 when you book online at pallant.org.uk/easter

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The Gardens Restaurant offers delicious freshly prepared breakfasts (from 9am at weekends/Bank Holidays), lunches and afternoon teas. Children’s meals also available.

Also available for adults is the West Dean Gardens Spring pass, giving unlimited entry to the Gardens from 1 March to 31 May, price £19, available online or from the Gardens Shop. Book online: www.westdean.org.uk/gardens/

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Easter Family Fun Wide range of activities for all ages and abilities

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PORTSMOUTH Ideally located on the stunning shores of Langstone Harbour, our centre is off Eastern Road in Portsmouth With both water and land-based options, there is something for everyone. We encourage young people into sailing and watersports and give the best experience possible, with high quality kit and highly experienced instructors

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Visit Uppark this Spring for our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt and Spring trail.

Contact us on either portsmouth@aswc.co.uk or give us a call on 0300 124 0449 for bookings or to find out more.

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Swimming Inflatable Fun Sessions Adventure Play Toddler Groups Oceans of Play World of Play Teen Gym Workout Holiday Kids Club

When you visit, donate, volunteer or join the National Trust, your support helps us to look after special places such as Uppark for ever, for everyone.

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Visit us today! www.horizonlc.com info@horizonlc.com © National Trust 2019. The National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846.

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Easter at Uppark 6 - 22 April This Easter, Uppark’s woodland animals have come out to play in our garden and meadow. Delve into the world of our animal neighbours by completing our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt. All participants of the outdoor trail will receive a delicious Cadbury reward (alternative available for dairyintolerant explorers).

You will also be able to wander through our carpet of 55,000 newly planted daffodils throughout the garden and take in the stunning views across the South Downs. Normal admission prices apply with additional £2 per trail.

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Waterlooville Leisure Centre

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Easter Activities at Horizon There are lots of fun activities for children this Easter at Horizon, come rain or shine!

Oceans of Play (Havant) & World of Play (Waterlooville) are two of the largest indoor play centres in the south which offer a great experience for children. Horizon offers a great holiday swimming timetable which includes fun inflatable sessions.

Teen gym sessions run every day at Havant & Waterlooville gyms for older children that want to work out! Horizon runs a Holiday Kids Club where children can do a wide range of activities for just £99 for the whole week! Visit Horizon this Easter!

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Bike4Bart and Andrew Simpson Watersports Festival - 27th April 2019 This year the Andrew Simpson Foundation are bringing the successful Bike4Bart charity fundraiser cycling event to Portsmouth! The event will be hosted at the Portsmouth Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre and will combine the opportunity to ride on one of the three epic Meon Valley cycling routes alongside a Watersports Festival. They'll be free activities including sailing, paddle boarding and kayaking out on the water, music, and many more interactive and enjoyable activities for the whole family to enjoy.

“We’re thrilled to bring this incredible event to Portsmouth in 2019 and supported by the local community and Partners across the UK, we can ensure access to a wide range of activities and entertainment for all: Funds raised via Bike4Bart will enable the Andrew Simpson Foundation to continue to reach out and engage with young people around the world to develop their life skills and capabilities by making sailing and watersports accessible, creating a hobby and passion for life.” Sir Ben Ainslie CBE, founding trustee of the Andrew Simpson Foundation Register to ride or find out more at www.bike4bart.com or email us at bike4bart@andrewsimpsonfoundation.org. To find out more about the Andrew Simpson Foundation visit andrewsimpsonfoundation.org.

Explore Chichester Canal this Easter!

Our popular charter and scheduled boat trips and activities take you closer to the water and to nature. Take a 75 minute cruise into the countryside on 'Kingfisher'. Trips are available up to 4 times daily, February to October. ‘Richmond’ offers catered cruises and is available for private hire for celebrations and events.

Our Cafe overlooks the Canal Basin. Relax with a wide choice of drinks, mouth-watering cakes and light refreshments. There is a lift to the first floor, an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. We offer rowing boats for hire, licences for paddleboards and canoes, fishing and walking. www.chichestercanal.org.uk

Easter boat trips:

The Easter boat trips operate from Friday 12th April until Tuesday 16th April (inclusive), and again from Friday 19th April until Monday 22nd April (inclusive). The trips depart from the Canal Basin and there are 3 time slots a day to choose from: 10.30am, 1pm or 3.30pm. Booking essential.

Daily boat trips: • Through March, our daily boat trips run at 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm.

• From 30th March and through April, the trips run four times a day at 10:15 am, 12 noon, 1:45 pm, and 3:30pm.

Hop down to Paultons Park this Easter Hoppy Easter is on daily at Paultons from Friday 5th April until Tuesday 23rd April. Guests will be able to meet cute new characters at the main entrance plaza. Come and say hello to Bobtail Bunny and his forest friends, Betty Bunny, Hennie the Hedgehog and Red the Deer. Watch out for mischievous Fenton Fox though, as he will surely be eyeing up any tasty Easter treats you may have!

Guaranteed to put a spring in your step, the Park entrance will also be festooned for Easter with colourful giant Easter Eggs and Bunnies at every turn!

Remember, Paultons has over 70 terrific rides and attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Find out more at

www.paultonspark.co.uk

In The Night Garden Live comes to Portsmouth!

13-14 April Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are coming to The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth in their brand new live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. The show lasts just under an hour and it’s a completely new production for the very first In the Night Garden Live UK theatre tour.

Now in its 10th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK’s favourite family events. Over 1 million people have seen it so far and it gets 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 12,844 parents’ reviews.

If you visit an event or activity this Easter, don't forget to tell the venue you saw it in

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accompanying adults free. 11am to 2.30pm (last entry 2pm)

17 March Ready, Steady, Lift Off Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB. 0844 847 2362. portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

We’ve scoured the area for local family events this March and April! We take great care in compiling our events guide, but please contact venues before you leave home as things can change.

7 March Books Alive SEARCH, 50 Clarence Road, Gosport, Hants, PO12 1BU. www.hampshireculture.org.uk/event/ books-alive Enjoy hands-on activities linked to famous books and stories, using real museum collections. Dress up as The Gruffalo, Harry Potter, and the Bad Tempered Ladybird. Meet Scabbers the rat, Fantastic Mr Fox, and the Owl Babies. Enjoy stories, games, quizzes and lots more. No need to book, just drop in. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

7 - 9 March In The Willows New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2DD. www.newtheatreroyal.com/ performances/in-the-willows Kenneth Grahame's famous tale of Mole, Rat, Toad and others gets a modern makeover in this hip-hop musical.

Age guidance 6+. See the website for performance times.

9 March Portsmouth High School Explorers Open Morning Portsmouth High School, Kent Road, Southsea, PO5 3EQ. 023 9282 6714. www.portsmouthhigh.co.uk/ explorers-open-morning Join Portsmouth High School for an exciting morning of forest school, science and nature activities in their spacious grounds and classrooms from 10am to 12 noon. There is no need to book a place but you are invited to register your interest via the website which will assist the school with planning.

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10 - 24 March South Downs Planetarium Spring Shows South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre, Sir Patrick Moore Building, Kingsham Road, Chichester, PO19 8RP. 01243 774400 www.southdowns.org.uk/Events. html Experience the magic of the night sky in comfort together with expert commentary by a professional astronomer. Surrounded by the stars the team will show you the constellation figures and demonstrate how the stars and planets move. The full dome shows feature stunning immersive video and breath-taking images.

Sunday 10 March, 3.30pm - The Northern Lights Friday 15 March, 7.30pm – Stars on Frosty Winter Nights Saturday 16 March, 1.30pm – Telescope Course Sunday 17 March, 3.30pm – First Humans on Mars Sunday 24 March, 3.30pm – Springtime stars, moons and planets Further details on all of the above shows can be found on the South Downs Planetarium website. Tickets must be booked in advance. Not open to casual visitors.

16 March Be a Scientist – Celebrate British Science Week SEARCH, 50 Clarence Rd, Gosport, PO12 1BU. Drop-in workshop at SEARCH Museum for British Science Week. Become a scientist and get hands-on with our museum specimens in lots of science activities! Just drop in, no need to book. £2 per participating child,

An interactive space-themed theatre show for children and their families, combining live performance, music, storytelling and painting. Suitable for ages 3-8 years.

Performances at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm.

21 March Highfield Open Day Highfield and Brookham School, Highfield Lane, Liphook, GU30 7LQ. www.highfieldschool.org.uk See what Highfield School can offer your child. 10am – 12 noon. To arrange a personal visit to Highfield and Brookham please call 01428 728000 or email headspa@highfieldschool.org.uk.

23 March The Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytime Special Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, Gosport, PO12 1BT. How can such a small caterpillar eat so much? Listen to the story to find out and then stay to join in with some crafty fun.

Suitable for children aged 3 – 10 and must be accompanied by an adult. FREE, no need to book but places are limited. 11am to 12noon.

23 March St Johns College Open Day St John's College, Grove Road South, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3QW. 02392 815118. www.stjohnscollege.co.uk/opendays--visits/123.html An Open Day at St John's College provides an excellent opportunity for those considering independent education to see what the school has to offer. 9.30am - 12.30pm

27 – 31 March Tom Gates Live on Stage Kings Theatre, 24 Albert Rd, Portsmouth, Hants, PO5 2QJ. kingsportsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/ show/tom-gates From page to stage, the award-winning series of books Tom Gates comes to life at the Kings Theatre. The show follows Tom as he tries to keep out of trouble while things go increasingly wrong at home and school. See the website for performance times and ticket options.

30 March Nick Sharratt: Right Royal Draw Along The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, 56 East Street, Havant, PO9 1BS. thespring.co.uk/whats-on/family/ nick-sharratt-right-royal-drawalong/ Join acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt and draw along with him! Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on. Recommended for ages 4+. Sessions at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

30 - 31 March Mothers Day at the Mary Rose Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3PY. 02392 812931. maryrose.org/events/2019/03/30/ general-events/mother-s-day-atthe-mary-rose/ Make a treat for your mum this Mother's Day. Henry VIII loved his mum, so visitors this Mother’s Day can create their own cards inspired by the collection and even make perfumed scent bags as a gift for mum. The king himself will be around to talk about his mother, Elizabeth of York!

30 – 31 March Historic Life Weekend: Museum Makers Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0EU. 01243 811363. www.wealddown.co.uk/events/ historic-life-weekend-museummakers/ Around the Museum you will be able to see beautiful handmade items created using traditional skills. There will be the opportunity to meet some of the very talented craftspeople too. On 31 March for Mothering Sunday, there will be daffodil posies for mothers and grandmothers. 11am – 4pm.

31 March MILKSHAKE! LIVE Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7DB. 01329 231942. www.fernehamhall.co.uk/whatson/children/milkshake-live/ Join Milkshake Monkey and friends for their biggest and best live show ever!

12.00pm & 3.30pm. See website for ticket details.

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31 March Cascades Kids Club: Mother Nature Cascades Shopping Centre, Commercial Road, Portsmouth , Hampshire, PO1 4RL. 023 9285 1255. www.cascades-shopping.co.uk/ events/events/cascades-kid-sclub-2019.html Join in between 11am and 4pm for FREE activities and workshops every month in the space in between Next and Starbucks. Mother’s Day Special - plant your own sunflower to give to Mum and watch it grow together.

31 March Mothering Sunday at Stansted Park Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, PO9 6DX. 02392 412265. www.stanstedpark.co.uk/Events/ mothers-day-31st-march-2019.html Treat the special lady in your life to a day out at Stansted Park. Free entry to the house for all Mothers. House open from 1pm - 5pm (last entry 4pm).

5 -23 April Hoppy Easter at Paultons Park Paultons Park, Ower, Romsey, SO51 6AL. 02380 814442.

Paultonspark.co.uk Guests will be able to meet cute new characters at the main entrance plaza.

Guaranteed to put a spring in your step the Park entrance will also be festooned for Easter with colourful giant Easter Eggs and Bunnies at every turn!

From 5 April BRICKOSAURS Marwell Zoo, Thompsons Lane, SO21 1JH. 01962 777407. www.marwell.org.uk A world exclusive, prehistoric LEGO® brick experience that will see 50

astonishing dinosaur sculptures inhabit Marwell Zoo, including the biggest ever move-able LEGO brick dinosaur model - a whopping 8 metre T-Rex! Created

by LEGO brick building company Bright Bricks, BRICKOSAURS is sure to excite LEGO and dinosaur enthusiasts alike.

5 April Early Years Activity Morning Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ pallant.org.uk [0-4 years) Explore the gallery with your little ones. Join us for activities such as storytelling, messy play and games that will get their creative juices flowing. Free.

10.15am - 11.30am

5 April Kings Theatre Toddler Tour Kings Theatre, 24 Albert Rd, Portsmouth, PO5 2QJ. kingsportsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/ show/toddler-tour A special tour of the Kings Theatre for little theatre-goers! This interactive tour allows your little ones to visit our beautiful Edwardian Theatre and through songs, music and stories learn about the characters that performed on our main stage. Tours include the dress circle, the stalls and boxes with interactive activities throughout.

6 – 21 April Easter Fun at the Tower Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TT. 02392 857520. www.spinnakertower.co.uk/events/ event/easter-fun-at-the-tower Discover the Emirates Spinnaker Tower with your family this Easter holiday. Bing and Flop from hit CBeebies show Bing will also be visiting. Meet your favourite characters at intervals on Saturday 13th and 20th April.

6 – 21 April

Fishbourne Roman Palace Easter Surprises!

Celebrate the coming of spring at Fishbourne Roman Palace this Easter. Explore the Roman gardens with an Easter-themed treasure hunt around the gardens. Try your hand at springtime crafts including spinning wool into yarn, Roman writing, designing a mosaic, dressing up Roman-style and making a Roman sundial and use it to tell the time.

There is plenty to do under cover so if the spring weather does its worst, you can still have a great family day out.

Activities run from Monday 15th – Friday 19th April

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Totally Tudor: Meet the Crew Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3PY. 02392 812931. maryrose.org/events/2019/04/06/ general-events/totally-tudor-meetthe-crew This Easter discover the evidence behind who the crew of the Mary Rose were. Find out through the objects they left behind.

10am - 4.30pm.

6 – 22 April Easter Holiday Extravaganza Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Lane, Chalton, PO8 0BG. 02392 598838. www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/easterholiday-extravaganza/ Join Butser Ancient Farm for a cracking Easter! Meet the newborn baby lambs, go on the hunt for clues to crack the springtime trail and lots more. The Saxons will be joining in from Friday 19th to Monday 22nd April with demonstrations, traditional crafts and cooking. All guided activities will run between 11am – 3pm.

6 – 22 April Uppark Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Uppark House and Garden, South Harting, GU31 5QR. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ events/572c60b3-9dd2-4ee1-94a83bb5c6a71e01/pages/details The Uppark woodland animals have come out to play this Easter in the garden and meadow. Delve into the world of our animal neighbours by completing the trail. All participants of the outdoor trail will receive a delicious Cadbury reward (alternative available for dairy-intolerant explorers). £2 per trail and reward. Normal admission prices apply. Please note that Uppark can only accept cash payment for the trail.

6 – 22 April Easter Egg Hunt at The Novium The Novium Museum, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH. www.thenovium.org/ article/28492/Easter-Egg-Hunt Enjoy an Easter egg hunt at The Novium in Chichester city centre. Hunt for hidden eggs around the museum and claim your reward. The Easter Bunny will join in on Friday 19th to Saturday 20th April. £2 per child. Drop in - no need to book.

6 – 22 April Petworth Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Petworth House and Park, Church Street, Petworth, GU28 0AE. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ events/708f22fc-c1d6-4fbe-ad4bf74c0a5fac7f/pages/details Bunny’s friends have gone missing.

Map open, compass in hand and ready to count paces, find Bunny’s friends to earn your chocolate reward. £3 per child. Normal admission applies.

Suitable for children aged 4-12 years.

8-18 April Creative workshops and art activities Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ. pallant.org.uk.

Let your children be inspired by a range of art activities for all ages, from colour-themed drop-in sessions to day-long workshops covering everything from sculpture to screenprinting.

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Mon 15th Fri 19th April 11am - 3pm

Join in with some springtime crafts and have a go at our Easter treasure hunt around the Palace grounds.

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8 - 10 April I Love to Learn Easter School

I Love to Learn Fareham Centre, Salterns Lane, Fareham, PO16 0QS. www.ilovetolearn.co.uk.

2hrs of tuition per day, 9-11am, for 6-16 year olds in reading, writing, spelling or maths. Cost £150. See the website for more details.

8 April Easter at the Museum Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester, PO18 0EU. 01243 811363. www.wealddown.co.uk/events/ easter-activities/ Try craft activities and play traditional games. From Good Friday 19 – Easter Monday 22 April, visitors can experience traditional Easter preparations and celebrations, which begin with the traditional Good Friday bake in Winkhurst Tudor kitchen.

9 April Mini Makes-create a frame Old Grammar School building, Gosport Gallery 50 Clarence Rd, Gosport, PO12 1BU.

11 April Kids Club: Top Banana Circus Port Solent, The Boardwalk, Cosham, PO6 4TP. www.portsolent.com/events/kidsclub-top-banana-circus-3 Easter holiday fun at Port Solent! Learn skills like juggling, high wire, devil sticks, hula, pedal-racers, plate spinning and more with the Top Banana Circus skills workshop, running all day from 11am – 4pm.

12 -22 April Easter Bunny Boat Trips Chichester Ship Canal, Canal Basin, Canal Wharf, Chichester, PO19 8DT. 01243 771363. chichestercanal.org.uk Take a cruise down the Chichester Ship Canal and meet the Easter bunny! The boat trips take about an hour and 20 minutes and start at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm.

The boats are brightly decorated for Easter and there is usually plenty of Spring wildlife to be spotted along the canal. See the website for more details.

12 April Reptiles and Amphibians at Cumberland House

Taking inspiration from the exhibition, join a fun activity using a variety of materials to create a frame for a photo or picture. Just drop in, no need to book. 10.30am to 2.30pm. £1 per make

Cumberland House Natural History Museum, Eastern Parade, Southsea, PO4 9RF. portsmouthnaturalhistory.co.uk/ events/details/reptiles-andamphibians

9 April Poppies for D-Day 75

Get up close to snakes, lizards and toads with Portsmouth Reptile and Amphibian Society. 10.30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm.

Suitable for families. Free to join in.

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3NT. 02392 827261. theddaystory.com A free poppy making workshop for all.

Normal admission fee applies. No need to book, poppies are free to make.

9 April Kids Club: Silly Scott and Creation Station Port Solent, The Boardwalk, Cosham, PO6 4TP. www.portsolent.com/events/kidsclub-silly-scott-creation-station-2 Easter holiday fun at Port Solent! Don’t miss another chance to join fantastic Silly Scott and his fabulously fun magic shows. You can also get crafty and arty with The Creation Station’s drop-in sessions and create some colourful summer artwork. 11am - 4pm.

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13 – 14 April In the Night Garden Live!

Kings Theatre, 24 Albert Road, Portsmouth, PO5 2QJ. www.nightgardenlive.com/#venues Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends at In the Night Garden Live!

You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with fullsize costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. The show lasts just under an hour. See website for more details.

13-14 April Open Weekend Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, PO19 1TJ. pallant.org.uk Pallant House Gallery’s Open Weekend is back and bigger than ever. With free entry and free activities on both days, there’s no better time to pop by and make yourself at home.

13 – 14 April Historic Life Weekend: Bread and Butter

16 April Woolly Mammoths at Cumberland House

Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester, PO18 0EU. 01243 811363. www.wealddown.co.uk/events/ historic-life-weekend-breadbutter/

Cumberland House Natural History Museum, Eastern Parade, Southsea, PO4 9RF. portsmouthnaturalhistory.co.uk/ events/details/woolly-mammoths

Enjoy tasters and see demonstrations across the range of buildings at the Museum, including in Winkhurst Tudor kitchen and at the new bakehouse and dairy opening in 2019.

15 – 19 April Easter Surprises

Unearth some amazing facts about these amazing animals, touch some real remains and make your own mini mammoth to take home. 11am - 12pm and 2pm - 3pm.

Telephone 02392 815276 to book.

16 April Super Spies

Fishbourne Roman Palace, Salthill Road, Fishbourne, PO19 3QR. sussexpast.co.uk/event/eastersurprises-6

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery, Clarence Esplanade Southsea, PO5 3NT. 02392 827261. southseacastle.co.uk/museumevents/event-detail/super-spies

Explore the Roman gardens with an Easter-themed treasure hunt around the gardens and try your hand at springtime crafts.

Spies were super important to the sucess of D-Day. Bring the family and take part in an exciting, interactive show based on all things spying and deception. Times TBC.

16 April Back to 1837 – Be a Victorian

18 April Kids Club: Children’s Disco with the Easter Bunny

SEARCH, 50 Clarence Rd, Gosport, PO12 1BU.

Port Solent, The Boardwalk, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 4TP. www.portsolent.com/events/kidsclub-childrens-parties-disco-easterbunny

Family time travelling fun. Dress up as Victorian, make a Victorian toy, and lots more. Just drop in, no need to book. £2 per participating child, accompanying adults free. 10am to 2pm.

16 April Nursery Rhyme Tiles The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, 56 East Street, Havant, PO9 1BS. thespring.co.uk/whats-on/ workshops/nursery-rhyme-tiles/ Drop in and learn about the history of the special Havant nursery rhyme tiles, created for the old War Memorial Hospital’s children’s ward. Sessions start at 10am. £6.50, adults free.

16 April Kids Club: Birds of Prey Port Solent, The Boardwalk, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4TP. www.portsolent.com/events/kidsclub-birds-prey-0 Flying in from Liberty’s Owl, Raptor & Reptile Centre, these stunning birds of prey will be on display between 11am -4pm.

Easter fun at Port Solent! Justin from Children’s Parties Portsmouth will be joining in with his fun Mini Disco and games. He will be joined by a very special guest, the Easter Bunny.

19 – 22 April Easter Trail West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Chichester, PO18 0RX. www.westdean.org.uk/gardens/ events/the-easter-trail Follow the Easter trail for a prize at the end.

Children can also enjoy Easter themed arts and craft activities in the Gardens' classroom. Child tickets £5. Adult tickets £9.50 (normal gardens entry). Children under 16 enjoy free Gardens entry, but will need an Easter ticket to participate in the activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 9am - 5pm (Last entry 4pm)

20 – 28 April The Railway Children Groundlings Theatre Co, 42 Kent Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3BS. 02392 739496. groundlings.ticketsolve.com/ shows/53723/events/85111 This exciting, heartfelt story by E. Nesbit is given a fresh adaptation for the stage, while remaining faithful in essence to the familiesonline.co.uk

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From 5 April to 1 September, don’t miss BRICKOSAURS! A world exclusive, prehistoric LEGO® brick experience that will see 50 astonishing dinosaur sculptures inhabit Marwell Zoo, including the biggest ever move-able LEGO brick dinosaur model - a whopping 8 metre T-Rex! Created

by LEGO brick building company Bright Bricks, BRICKOSAURS is sure to excite LEGO and dinosaur enthusiasts alike.

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Plus, Marwell’s biggest ever exhibit, Tropical House: Energy for Life is now open! This marks the second phase of a £17m investment programme for the zoo over the next 8-10 years, creating improved habitats for animals and more immersive experiences for guests. The £8m exhibit spans two levels offering fantastic vantage points across a lush, tropical canopy and the opportunity to experience the captivating life of the forest floor. Share the habitat and enjoy uninterrupted, close-up views of new, colourful and

charismatic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects.

WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO MARWELL!!

Just email editor@familiessolenteast.co.uk with your name, address and phone number to be entered into the draw. Closing date for entries: 31 March.

T&Cs: Family ticket is for 2 adults and 2 children (age 3-16) and is valid for 12 months from date of issue on one day only. Ticket is non-extendable and non-exchangeable for cash.

PO8 0QE. 02392 595040. www.rowanshospice.co.uk/events/ woofs_family_fun/

27 April Bike4Bart and Andrew Simpson Watersports Festival

The Rowans Hospice has combined its Woofs and Wellies dog walk with an exciting Easter treasure hunt and activities for children so there's something for the whole family to enjoy.See the website for more details.

Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre, Eastern Rd, Portsmouth PO3 5LY. andrewsimpsonfoundation.org Bike4bart is a charity fundraiser cycling event hosted at the Portsmouth Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre. Register to ride or find out more at www. bike4bart.com or email us at bike4bart@ andrewsimpsonfoundation.org

27 April Meet the Animals SEARCH, 50 Clarence Rd, Gosport, PO12 1BU. (enter via Gosport Gallery) A drop-in opportunity to celebrate the opening of International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition in Gosport Gallery. See close-up, and touch, some of the animal specimens in the museum’s collections that may live in your garden. FREE, donations appreciated. 10am to 12noon.

27 April Woofs Family Fun Day Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Waterlooville, familiesonline.co.uk

27 – 28 April Romans in Residence: Butser IX Region Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Lane, Chalton, PO8 0BG. 02392 598838. www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/ event-list/ The Butser IX Roman Legion will be in residence in the Roman Villa with fighting and marching demonstrations, archery, Roman cooking, crafts, games and more. There will be plenty of opportunities to get hands on with the past and discover what life would have been like in Roman Britain. The Butser IX Roman Legion is a volunteer Roman re-enactment group demonstrating various aspects of life in Roman Britain. To find out more go to www. butserlegion.co.uk.

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