Families Solent East July/August 2019

from Families Solent East Magazine Issue 83 July/August 2019

by Families Magazine

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Summer's here! Your guide to all the best local events and activities for families

Summer camps Bumper summer events guide

Issue 83 July/August 2019

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

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Survive Summer Holidays with Quiet Time Once a Day

Everyone needs some quiet time, mums, dads, carers and children. Time when there is no rush, not too much noise, and rest. Over the holidays, parents can sometimes feel they need to entertain their children all the time. This can mean lots of clubs, activities, play dates, screen time, and running from A to B.

However, in order to avoid everybody getting over-tired, hot and irritable, quiet time at least once a day is required. Here are some tips on how you can achieve this:

Keep it Quiet It sounds obvious but background noise can be stressful and distracting. The radio, TV, washing machine and traffic noise can build up quite the din. Turn off what you can.

Preparation To make the most of the quiet time, do some preparation for it. This could take ten minutes or half an hour, but quickly wash up, put cushions back on sofas, and put phones away. This is time for all of you to relax.

Be Ready with Activities Have a list of activities ready for quiet time. Books, drawing and colouring in are all lovely peaceful activities that allow our minds to rest.

Consider Timings Quiet time is best introduced when things get a bit much at home. This can often occur when you come in from the shops, or after a long time in the car. When tears are shed, it’s time to rally the troops for some time out.

Adult Rest Remember you as a parent need to sit down too, so put your magazines, books or work aside for this time. Sit with your children and enjoy the peace yourself. Remember they will learn self-care from you.

Take a moment... If we look for them, there are moments of quiet we can enjoy in the day, even when life is buzzing around us. Sometimes it’s a sit in the park or even some soothing music in the car. Moments of peace throughout the day can be a great way to regulate the mind and relax. More information at www.fegans.org.uk/parent-hub

Our beautiful part of the UK has become the home of a cycling club with a difference!

Based in 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,

• Family coaching sessions,

Hannah says;

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

"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, and can be used to get you from A to B. The best thing is you can go to 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. Courses are running at the end of July and August.

Pete, whose son attended a camp at Easter said; "My 8 year old son loved his 2 camps. He had so much fun and learnt a lot 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 whether you’re into marathons, cross country, enduro or sportives, come and train with us.

Pedal 2 Pedal is a British Cycling, affiliated club and race team. Members of Pedal 2 Pedal will benefit from British Cycling membership discounts, as well as discounted Birthday Parties, Holiday Camps and sibling discounts.

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

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Host a Teddy Bears’ Picnic

This is sure to be a hit with younger children, especially if they can invite some friends from nursery. Use a teddy cookie cutter to make some little bear-shaped sandwiches. Cut out some pictures of bears and hide them in the surrounding area for kids to find (just remember to take them home with you when you leave). There are lots of fun picnic ideas at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

Free and fun activities in nature this summer

The summer holidays are starting and Families magazine asked the Woodland Trust for its top pick of holiday adventures to get children active outdoors and away from their screens!

Create a Fairy Garden

Use your imagination to design a fantastic fairy garden! You can do this indoors if it’s raining.

You will need:

A container, such as a plastic box or old washing up bowl Earth and a collection of natural materials: small stones or pebbles, sticks, moss, leaves, and perhaps some small flowering plants.

Fill your container with earth (if you’re using living plants, put some stones in the bottom for drainage). Use some leafy twigs to make trees. Build a fence or little seat with sticks. You could even make a pond by sinking a plastic cup or another small container into the earth and filling it with water. You’re bound to think of lots more ideas once you get started…

Embark upon a Woodland Challenge

Set up challenges to complete on a day out in the woods and have a competition with your family and friends. Remember to decide how many points each challenge is worth. Here are some challenge ideas:

- Climb a tree (make sure there’s an adult around though!) - Balance on a fallen tree trunk and walk along - Find three types of flower - Cross a stream without getting your feet wet - Identify three different tree species

Find some wild animal evidence – tracks, a fox or rabbit hole, some fur caught on a bush, or even some poo!

Tip: you can use the downloadable summer flowers ID sheet at www. woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/ for this challenge

Learn to Skim Stones

You can do this on a pond, river, or calm sea. Just be careful not to get too near the water’s edge or make sure you don’t hit any ducks – or swimmers!

- Find some round, flat, smooth stones - Hold a stone flat between your thumb and forefinger - Get down low and throw it across the water with a spinning action. Do persevere as it might take a bit of practice.

Try a Barefoot Walk

Let the grass tickle your toes, splash through a stream, and stomp in some squidgy mud. Did you know you have over 7,000 nerve endings in each foot, so walking barefoot is a great way to get in touch with nature? Just make sure you avoid anything sharp on the ground. Some parks and attractions have special barefoot trails, so search online for one near you. You could even try setting up a barefoot walk in your back garden.

Go on a Butterfly Hunt

Summer brings with it throngs of colourful butterflies. You will find a downloadable butterfly caterpillars ID sheet at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/ which you can use to hunt fluttery butterflies in woodland clearings. If it’s too wet to go outside, why not cheer yourself up with a gorgeous butterfly mobile instead?

You will need:

- several sticks of similar length - string or wire - paper – coloured, patterned, or white if you want to colour the butterflies yourself - colouring pens, glitter (optional) - a needle and some strong thread

Cross the sticks over in the middle and fasten them with string or wire to make the frame. Fold a piece of paper in two and draw half a butterfly along the folded edge. Cut around it and open it out. Repeat for lots more butterflies. Decorate them if you wish.

Attach a thread to each butterfly using the needle and tie the other end to a stick. Hang up your mobile and admire your cloud of colourful butterflies!

The Woodland Trust charity runs its Nature Detectives family offering with lots of ideas to get busy and out in nature. You can post pictures on Twitter or Instagram using #NatureDetectives too or visit www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/ for more activity ideas.

You can also find your local Woodland Trust wood at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods

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Summer workshops at CFT

This summer Chichester Festival Theatre will be running a series of workshops and activities for young people. These insightful weeklong workshops are ideal for anyone between the ages of 8 and 16 to learn new skills, make friends and take part in practical sessions with industry professionals. Discover dance and singing techniques and much more in our Musical Theatre weeks running in Chichester or Lancing with sessions for 8-11 year olds and 12-16 year olds.

Inspired by the new stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s The Butterfly Lion, become Part of the Pride in a week of drama and craft workshops, bringing exciting new stories to life. These sessions will take place in Bognor Regis in August.

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The Peter Ashley Activities Centres offer a fantastic range of activities, both indoors and out, guaranteed to keep the kids happy this Summer!

Fort Purbrook Tel: 023 9232 1223 Take part in five activities throughout the day, choose from: Climbing,

Archery, Assault Courses, Laser Tag, Air Rifle Shooting and many more!

In Autumn we’ll be welcoming our family friendly production, The Butterfly Lion (5 October – 15 November), hosting our free annual Fun Palaces (6 October) event and we’ll be announcing our new season!

Making new friends is now easier than everSummer Holiday Activities at Peter Ashley Activity Centre.

The multi-activity programme, starting at 9.00am and finishing at 3.45pm guarantees no holiday blues for any 7-13-year-old. Participants will get the chance to take part in five activities throughout the day.

Own a Pony Day at Fort Widley Equestrian Centre, Is your child pestering you for a horse but has no idea about them? During the day, 10am-4pm, the children will get to ride twice, along with learning how to feed, groom and tidy up after their horses.

These days run throughout the summer, whether it is raining or glorious sunshine.

For more information about these days call Fort Purbrook on 02392 321223 or Fort Widley on 02392 324553 for details.

Or visit our website www.peterashleyactivitycentres.co.uk

Summer Fun for Families at HorizonThis summer Horizon Leisure Centres, the charity, that runs Havant and Waterlooville Leisure Centres has a range of fun activities to keep you and your family entertained.

There are two fun themed indoor soft play centres for the kids to let off steam whilst you sit and relax! World of Play, Waterlooville Leisure Centre, is a unique ‘around the world’ themed play centre where children can travel the world visiting different countries and learning fun facts.

Oceans of Play, Havant Leisure Centre, is an under the sea theme where children can jump aboard a ship and explore the ocean and all the creatures that live beneath.

There are lots more activities for everyone to come along and get stuck into including Adventure Play, Gym Tots, Pre-School Bounce… the list is endless!

To find out more visit: www.horizonlc.com

Registered Charity No. 1162650

Children’s Activitiesat Horizon Leisure Centres

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

Holiday Kids Club

Visit us today!

www.horizonlc.com info@horizonlc.com

Fort Widley Tel: 023 9232 4553

During the summer we run Own a Pony Days including two rides plus learn how to look after the horses, plus much more.

PETER ASHLEY ACTIVITY CENTRES

Fort Purbrook | Tel: 023 9232 1223 Peter Ashley Lane, Portsdown Hill Road, Portsmouth PO6 1BJ Fort Widley Equestrian | Centre Tel: 023 9232 4553 Portsdown Hill Road, Portsmouth PO6 3LS

Find out more at: www.peterashleyactivitycentres.co.uk

Waterlooville Leisure Centre 023 9224 5900

Havant Leisure Centre 023 9247 6026

Give them a day they’ll never forget...

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Cowes SailGP Spectacular

On 10-11 August the fastest, most technologically advanced race boats out there will compete on the Solent, skippered by World Champions and Olympic medallists. During the sailing sensation that is Cowes SailGP, Great Britain SailGP Team, skippered by Olympian Dylan Fletcher, will take on five rival nations as they race head-to-head in 50ft foiling catamarans, capable of speeds exceeding 60 mph.

The Lendy Cowes Week official feature event will undoubtably provide full family fulfilment, via the free to access Cowes SailGP Race Village. Situated between Cowes Green and Egypt Point, the Race Village will feature big screens with live broadcasts and commentary, team presentations on the main stage, youth engagement activities and food and drink stalls.

If premium shoreside seats spark your interest, grandstand seating weekend and day tickets are also available from £35 for children and £55 for adults. Watch Lendy Cowes Week races in the morning and SailGP in the afternoon. Come and go as you please with your own dedicated amenities and screens.

Choose from Cowes SailGP Cruise Premier for the all-inclusive premium on-water hospitality option or get closer to the action than any other public boats by chartering a boat via one of the Official Charter partners, Solent Events or Marine Events. For those with their own boat, you can sign up to the SailGP Boater Programme to ensure you receive all the latest information on the exclusion zones, race management information and detailed schedules.

Summer Reading Challenge at Hampshire Libraries

Every year around 26,000 Hampshire children take part in the Summer Reading Challenge. It’s fun and totally free! This year the theme is Space Chase; celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Your child can help our space family, the Rockets, on a special mission - and have fun along the way.

Sign up for the Challenge at your local library. Your child will be given a special mission folder to keep a record of their reading. Read at least six library books and collect stickers and rewards. They receive a certificate and a medal when they finish.

In Hampshire around 26,000 children take part in the Summer Reading Challenge each year which helps to keep up their reading skills and confidence during the long holidays. According to The Reading Agency, reading for pleasure is more important to children’s academic success than their parents’ level of education or socio-economic status.

At the heart of the Challenge is children choosing and sharing any books – in any format – that they like. Novels, fact books, joke books, e-books and audio books all count and your Hampshire library has staff and volunteers to help your child choose books they will really enjoy.

Image © Dave Warren 2019 for The Reading Agency with thanks to Pancras Square Library

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Book now to secure your seat at this unmissable event. More information and tickets available at sailgp.com/cowes. Follow @SailGPGBR #CowesSailGP

Summer activities at the Mary Rose

Discover the world of Henry VIII’s England this summer with The Mary Rose’s season of demonstrations and activities! From the Tudor Shipwright working on building a Tudor ‘Jollywat’ to the Mary Rose ‘master chef’ cooking for 500 men, to archery demos and gun drills, all aspects of life on board will be on display!

There will also be craft activities taking place in the museum throughout the holidays – a different one every fortnight! Add to this Shipwreck Explorers, an engaging new trail through the museum, as well as rib rides out to the Mary Rose wreck site on weekends, there are plenty of reasons to visit The Mary Rose this summer – All free with a valid ticket! MaryRose.org/Events

“It’s one of those places you will never forget. Magical.”

Discover the sights, sounds and even smells of Henry VIII’s England when you visit The Mary Rose, Portsmouth’s Number One visitor attraction!

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We’ve scoured the area for local family events this July and August! We take great care in compiling our events guide, but please contact venues before you leave home as things can change.Throughout July and August Pedal 2 Pedal Mountain Bike Skills Camp

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Waterlooville, PO8 0QE.

Join the Pedal 2 Pedal bike school for young cyclists who want to get off-road on their bikes and have adventures on singletrack. £12.50 per rider. Dates as follows: 30 July and 31 July 1 - 3 August 5 - 10 August 12 - 25 August

Beginner sessions (under 7's) 8am - 9.30am

Internediate sessions (7-14 years) 9.30am - 11am

Advanced sessions - 11am - 12.30pm

Throughout July South Downs Planetarium Summer Shows

South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP. 01243 774400. www.southdowns.org.uk/Events Experience the magic of the night sky with South Downs Planetarium’s packed summer programme.

12 July 7.30pm, 25 July 3.30pm - Summertime Stars, Moon and Planets 13 & 14 July 9.30pm - MoonFest Observing Evening (Telescope Viewing of the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn) 14 July 3.30pm, 17 July 7.30pm - The Race to Land on the Moon – The Story of the ‘Space Race’ 19 & 20 July 7.30pm, 24 July 3.30pm - That’s One Small Step… – The Story of Apollo 11 20, 21, 27, 28 July 10am & 2pm – Moon- Fest Family Fun Day 21 & 28 July 3.30pm - Footprints on The Moon – The Apollo Moon Landings 26 July 7.30pm – Jupiter & Saturn, The Giants of our Solar System 29 July 3.30pm - All Aboard, A Tour of The Planets 30 July 3.30pm – Our Galaxy, The Milky Way

31 July 3.30pm - Summer Nights, Shooting Stars

Tickets available to purchase online by credit/debit card on the website, or bookable in advance (pay cash or cheque on the door) by ringing the team on: 01243 774400 or ticket hotline 07818 297292

Throughout July and August The Many Faces of Tudor England

Mary Rose Museum, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3PY. 02392 812931.

www.maryrose.org/faces

Tudor England - As you never expected it! Just who crewed the Mary Rose? Discover a whole new view of Henry VIII’s navy with our exciting exhibition, using the latest scientific and genealogical research to show us who really crewed the Mary Rose. You’ll never look at Tudor England the same way again! Included with a valid Mary Rose ticket.

Throughout July and August Horrible Histories Pirates

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ. 02392 987835.

Let your little pirates loose as they captain their very own ship. This fun and light-hearted look at life onboard comes complete with eye patches, wooden legs and deadly armaments ready for you to take into battle with the enemy. Daily, 10am – 5pm.

Throughout July and August The Summer Reading Challenge – Space Chase

All Hampshire Libraries The Summer Reading Challenge 2019 theme is Space Chase, an out-of-this world adventure inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Children receive special rewards each time they finish a book and there’s a certificate for everyone who completes the challenge. Starts 13 July.

FAMILY FUN DAYS THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE FROM 5 - 105 YEARS

INTERACTIVE GAMES, PUZZLES & MIND BLOWING LEARNING ACTIVITIES

SEE OUR MOON AND THE PLANETS IN INCREDIBLE DETAIL THROUGH TELESCOPES

SPACE-THEMED PRESENTATIONS, FILMS AND DEMONSTRATIONS

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Join in the MoonFest Fun This Summer

The South Downs Planetarium in Chichester is an exciting place for people of all ages to visit. Sit back and relax. Get lost in our stunning fulldome images and breath-taking videos whilst our highly experienced and enthusiastic lecturers take you on a mind-blowing journey through space.

This July we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon with a series of special events under the banner MoonFest! Come and join in the fun. There will be opportunities to look through telescopes, handle a spacerock, take part in lots of hands-on activities and many special shows, films and presentations. There is something for all the family.

The Planetarium is located to the south of the City of Chichester, by the campus of the High School. With its 100-seater auditorium, colourful displays and well-stocked sales kiosk, the Planetarium has something for would-be astronauts and stargazers aged 6 years and above.

There is free car parking adjacent to the Planetarium building, easy access for the disabled, and it is only a short walk from rail and bus stations. The Planetarium operates throughout the year but is not open every day and we regret that casual callers cannot be accommodated.

For details of all upcoming shows and our opening hours, plus a map showing you how to find us, visit the Planetarium’s website at www. southdowns.org.uk. It is always advisable to book tickets in advance, as some shows sell out quickly.

Just book and pay online with a credit or debit card or call 01243 774400 or 07818 297292 to reserve tickets and pay by cash or cheque only on the door on the day.

GET HANDS ON: HIGH DEFINITION INTERACTIVE SCREENS

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IMMERSIVE FULLDOME SHOWS

FUN SPACE QUIZ COMPETITION

ALL EVENTS BOOKABLE ONLINE

SOUTHDOWNS.ORG.UK OR CALL: 01243 774400

ADVANCED BOOKING ADVISABLE. CHECK WEBSITE FOR OPENING TIMES. DISCOVER US AT: KINGSHAM ROAD, CHICHESTER, PO19 8AE (FREE PARKING)

Registered charity number 1096869

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