Families Solent East July/August 17 Issue 71 by Families Magazine

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Issue 71 | July/August 2017 www.familiesonline.co.uk

Your school shoe fitting guide Ultimate summer what's on guide Summer camp fun

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EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY Fiveways - for girls and boys aged 2 1/2 to 7 The Junior School - for girls and boys aged 7 to 11 FREE EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY SESSIONS Saturday 30 September and Saturday 11 November 10.00 to 12.00PM NEXT OPEN MORNING Saturday 7 October 10.00 to 12.30PM FOR MORE INFORMATION Call +44 (0)1983 617970 or visit www.rydeschool.org.uk/open-days-and-visits

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Summer camps

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School shoe fitting guide

Local summer fun

What's On Guide

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Fareham Swim School

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Clubs and classes near you! We're really lucky to have some fantastic children's clubs and classes in our area. Here's some of our Families favourites!

Fareham Swim School…..bringing swimming lessons to the High Street If you are looking for good quality swimming lessons, give Fareham Swim School a call. We are conveniently located on West Street in Fareham (near to Skool Kit). We offer lessons for all ages, from newborn to adult and everyone in between. Our pool is very clean and perfectly warm, with a minimum temperature of 33 degrees. Lessons are small, with a maximum of 4 children per class giving little ones the opportunity to grow in confidence and improve in technique quickly and happily. Safety, confidence and happiness are at the top of our list when it comes to children swimming. We have specially designed baby, toddler and preschool lessons. Mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers welcome in the pool. Afterschool club available Monday – Saturday for children 4 years and up. Badges, certificates and stickers can be earned! For more information please call or email one of the team who will be happy to help on Info@farehamswimschool.com, or call 01329 802208. You can also visit the website at www.farehamswimschool.com

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

Maths Club by Post! One Maths teacher from the South has come up with a unique way of giving children extra support at home.

Give your child’s

Maths a Boost! Maths Club by Post – an exciting and original correspondence course for 6-11 year-olds. Monthly puzzle worksheets tailor-made for your child. Only £6.50. Prizes for best effort! For more details call 02380 341 776

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Caroline Cuttress, a qualified Maths teacher with 15 years experience has created a correspondence course which is tailor-made to each child, bursting with puzzles and games which gradually guide the student through a National Curriculum Maths topic. There are prizes for the best work and parents only have to commit to one month at a time. Parental feedback has indicated that children really enjoy the packs and after only a short time they see the benefits in their school work. For more details visit www.boostmaths.co.uk or contact Caroline for a free pack on 023 8034 1776, email cc@boostmaths.co.uk and ask about Maths Club by Post.

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Every child has all kinds of abilities and capabilities, but unless they explore them, experiment and learn to express themselves, they may never realise the talents within themselves. Stagecoach sets out to inspire children to unleash their potential, teaching the performing arts and so much more. It’s about taking on a challenge and being unafraid to express yourself, having the courage to be yourself and let others know it, being creative and expressive and building life-long friendships. Stagecoach calls it ‘Creative Courage for Life’. Classes are small which means every child is given attention and allowed to realise their potential at their own pace. Principal, Juli Richards, has a fantastic team of experienced teachers there to lead and support youngsters as they conquer fears and rise to new challenges. To find out more about a two week trial please call Juli on 0845 584854 or visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/havant

Rusalka Swim School - teaching local babies to swim since 2005

BE GOOD AT BEING YOURSELF Unlock your child’s potential with Stagecoach Performing Arts Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year olds, where students learn to embrace life with creativity and courage Find out more today:

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Stagecoach Performing Arts Schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach is a registered trademark of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Ltd.

Give your child Creative Courage for Life with Stagecoach Performing Arts

Rusalka offers a great start in swimming tuition for your baby and toddler. They first opened their swim school in 2005 and it now operates, 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 the pool at any one time. During the 2017 school summer holidays, Rusalka will be running week long Intensive Swimming courses, w/c 24th July - 28th July and w/c 7th August - 11th August. Please see their website ‘News’ page for details. Find out more by calling Rusalka on 02392 594449, or visiting the website at www.rusalkaswim.com

JOIN OUR CLUB PEDAL2PEDAL.CO.UK Pedal2Pedal is a children's cycling club which will be running lessons throughout the summer holidays. It's a great opportunity for children to learn new skills, have fun and get outdoors! See our 'Whats On' pages for more details.

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News and Views Labels4Kids - No more lost clothes or belongings! Get all set for the new school year with name tags from Labels4Kids. Labels4Kids is a family business with an award winning range of name labels. Since 2004, Labels4Kids has helped thousands of families in the UK to bypass the lost and found box and get back lost belongings quickly. In 2015, the company also started to sell name labels via John Lewis. Labels4Kids range contains many different types of name labels to cater for different application methods. There are woven sew on labels, easy to use iron on labels, click on labels (tags that you simply click on with an applicator) or even stick on name labels that just go on the care label of the garment. Your labels are made to order in the UK and to the highest quality standards. Visit www.labels4kids.com today to personalise yours. You can now get 10% off your first order using the discount code FAM. Just select the labels you want to order on the website, personalise them and apply the code in the shopping cart to claim your discount. Get some peace of mind this summer with Labels4Kids Because kids lose stuff!

Share the Holidays with Holibob Bear! No more “What are we doing today!?” - Holibob Bear provides a fun and interactive way for your children to learn what they’ll be doing each day. Holibob Bear comes with a suitcase and a range of activity cards to help reveal what you have planned. Document the fun with stickers in the Pawsport, encourage writing skills and add incentives for good behaviour. It doesn’t have to be expensive to enjoy adventures with your children, even everyday activities can be more fun when revealed and shared with Holibob Bear. Make it a summer to remember, visit holibobbear.com or facebook.com/HolibobBear

Explore, Discover & Learn at Ryde School Beach and Forest School are a vital part of the Junior School & Fiveways, alongside the vibrant academic curriculum, children spend time immersed in nature, learning skills invaluable to their wider development, broadening their learning, building confidence and fostering their natural desire to learn and explore. Inter-schools maths challenges, team sports, explosive science sessions in the Senior School and fun and educational residential trips help children ignite a passion of learning.

Spaces available. Why choose Tops: All nurseries rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Open from 6am-8pm*, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks of the year Flexible booking to the nearest 15 minutes, so you only book the hours you need NHS and staff discounts available^ Extra-curricular activities including tooth brushing, Tops Forest School, Meditation and Rugby... and much more! Care for children aged 3 months to school age *Subject to demand. ^Terms and conditions apply.

To find out more, visit our website or find us on Facebook. Tops Lakeside

Tops Portsmouth Tops Havant

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Linda Dennis, Head of the Junior School & Fiveways at Ryde firmly believes that this igniting of childrens' excitement in learning is the way to ensure pupils and their teachers discover the pupil's talents, enabling them to grow and enhance those talents, ready for Senior School and the wider world. Our next open morning is on Saturday 7 October 10.00am until 12.30pm. Come and join us for interesting activities, a tour of the school and a complimentary family lunch. For more information please call 01983 617970 or email admissions@rydeschool.net

Tops Day Nurseries

Tops Day Nurseries is a family of 19 day nurseries across the South Coast. As well as the outstanding level of care provided, parents are able to benefit from Tops Day Nurseries flexible booking system, namely being able to book to the nearest 15 minutes. Tops Havant, Tops Portsmouth and Tops Lakeside cater for children aged 3 months to school age and are open from 6am-8pm (subject to demand.) All Tops settings accept 2, 3 and 4 year old funding, and some settings are early implementers of 30 funded hours, contact us to find out more!

Summer Camps Keep the kids busy this summer with one of these fantastic local summer camps. Are you looking to keep the kids entertained in a fun and safe environment over the holidays? Are your children looking to make new friends or meet up with existing ones? Then look no further than Activ8. A recent parent survey highlighted our service offers value for money, a variety of activities to suit all ages and more importantly, child enjoyment and satisfaction was rated high on the list. Our staff will ensure your children have an amazing experience at clubs and will probably want to come back again! We'd be happy to answer any questions you have: email - bookings@active8minds.co.uk or call the team on 01243 696580 We look forward to seeing you there!

Super Camps' fabulous new Multi-Activity programme at Kingscourt School, Catherington and West Hill Park School, Titchfield, allows children to get involved in some great activities. As well as taking part in the fun-packed programme, children are cared for by fully qualified and vetted staff to create a thoroughly enjoyable time on camp. As Ofsted noted, Super Camps runs "an excellent programme of well-planned, fun and exciting activities that contributes highly to the children’s play and learning environment".

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The shoe should have a strap, Velcro or laces to prevent the shoe from slipping forward. Ill-fitting shoes that crush the toes can lead to permanent problems. The shoe sole should be flexible at the ball of the foot only and it should have sufficient cushioning so that the foot is supported comfortably when your little one runs or skips. Shoe material should be breathable and water resistant. If your child’s feet sweat and can’t breathe, smelly feet and fungal infections can result. It is a good idea to encourage your child to wear socks with their school shoes as they help to absorb sweat and can prevent damage to the feet caused by friction.

Your school shoe fitting guide When it comes to buying school shoes for your children, the importance of making the right choice of footwear can’t be overstressed. Poorly fitting shoes can cause painful problems, which your children could carry with them into later life. In fact, your child’s feet will continue to grow and develop until they reach their teens, so getting it right now is vital. Measuring your child’s feet Because your child’s feet will continue to grow in fits and starts, it’s important to have them measured by a trained shoe fitter approximately every eight weeks. You can quickly check the fit of your child’s shoes each month yourself. There should be roughly a thumbnail’s length between the end of the shoe and your child’s toes, in order to allow for movement and growth. Warning signs to look out for Children are not always good at telling their parents when they have problems with ill-fitting shoes, so be on the alert for problems, such as: • Blisters and rubbing • Poor posture or a rolling gait when your child walks • Reluctance to wear shoes at all • Refusing to wear socks (usually if the shoes are too small and tight) What to look for when choosing school shoes A firm heel cup is very important. The heel supports the foot and needs to be held in a straight position. If the heel leans to one side or the other, pain and postural problems could arise. Try pressing gently on the sides of the heel - if it sinks in easily, the shoe is not providing sufficient support.

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Shoe styles to avoid • Ballet pumps and plimsolls are usually flat and flimsy so they don’t give enough support to the feet. Problems such as fallen arches or flat feet can also be caused by perpetually wearing very flat shoes. • Ugg boots or similar should only be used as slippers as they don’t provide enough support to the feet to be worn on a daily basis as outdoor footwear. • High-heeled shoes are not a good idea for school because of the pressure that is exerted on your child’s toes. • Overly heavy shoes should be avoided as they can put too much strain on growing feet and can encourage clawing and clenching of the toes. It’s really important that you choose well-fitting shoes for your kids, not just for their comfort now, but for their future foot health too.

Beat the back to school rush with Lazy summer days and plenty of ice-cream - what summer is all about! But before you know it, it’s nearly September and time is spent rushing around the shops for uniform, shoes, pencil cases and bags. We’ve all had that ‘sinking’ feeling when we realise we’ve got to label it all – but not anymore! Snappy Tags® are the quick and hassle free alternative to all that sewing or ironing. Simply order personalised tags and an applicator, and all you have to do is attach the tag to the care label inside the uniform. A half days’ work done in a 20 minute flash! To order tags, visit www.snappytags.co.uk

A one snap solution - they’re re-usable too! “A truly wonderful product—Snappy Tags takes the hassle and pain out of labelling.” www.verymummy.com

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Local summer fun!

Stuck for something to do this summer? Look no further than Families! We've compiled the ultimate to-do list of fantastic local attractions and family-fun events - enjoy! Will you dare to watch the Grimm Tales...? This August, Chichester Festival Youth Theatre returns to the magnificent landscape of Cass Sculpture Foundation to perform Philip Pullman’s Grimm Tales For Young and Old. These bewitching and eerie tales are woven by an ensemble of quirky storytellers and musicians, appealing to adults as much as children.. Meet Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel and Rapunzel alongside other, stranger folk, and follow them through enchanted pathways and some darker twists and turns - if you dare… Grimm Tales runs from 4 – 19 August. Suitable for ages

Families Solent East Advert (87x130mm) 16/06/2017 11:03 Page 1 8+, book tickets at cft.org.uk

Beat summer boredom at Fishbourne! Beat the boredom blues this summer with some exciting events at Fishbourne Roman Palace.

FORT NELSON / FAREHAM FREE MUSEUM ENTRY

FUN AT THE FORT

From 25th July – 4th August, visitors will get the chance to try their hand at being an archaeologist and join in on our special excavation, washing finds, identifying them and discovering what happens next. On Thursdays in August, there’s a chance to get creative during our Summer Fun event. A modern take on ancient crafts with lots of activities and things to make and do. As well as these events, the site is open every day during the summer from 10am offering guided tours and an interactive area for children.

TUES 1 – THURS 31 AUGUST

JUNIOR ASSAULT COURSE

ARTILLERY IN ACTION SHOW Big gun firings / 1pm / Free

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Hands on history & family activities

Massive Victorian fort to explore | Tunnels and underground chambers | Over 350 big guns on display | Cafe 1871

www.royalarmouries.org

Ages 3+ / £3.50 / Pay & play all day

There’ll be plenty of fun events to keep the children entertained and active at Fort Nelson. Have a go on the Juior Assault Course (£3.50, ages 3+, pay & play all day) and throughout August experience the noise and power of the big guns at the Artillery in Action show (daily, 1pm, free). New this year - get your hands on some amazing objects from the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. We’re bringing some of our special handling collection to Hampshire for the summer. Find out about the museum and the treasures we look after for the nation. Every day throughout the holidays there will be handling sessions and themed activities suitable for all the family.

Fun for all the family at Flip Out! Flip Out Chichester is open from 9am – 9pm, seven days a week. Prices for use of the main arena are £11 for one hour and £16 for two hours when booking in advance online. For the little ones, the Mini Flippers offer allows one child aged 5 and under, plus one adult a bouncing session for one hour between 9am and 2pm, Monday to Friday during term time, and 9am until 10am during school holidays. The soft play area is open to children aged 8 and under, Monday to Friday (9am-3pm) for up to 2 hours. More information is available at the website www.flipout.co.uk/chichester or through Facebook: @flipoutchichester

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Local summer fun! Summer Fun at Staunton!

With a rare breeds farm, the south coast’s largest ornamental glasshouses, beautiful gardens and 1,000 acres of country park to explore, there’s something for everyone to see and enjoy this summer. Children can feed the farm animals and join in our fun animal encounter sessions, then let off steam in George’s play barn, which includes a soft play toddler zone. Relax in the beautiful walled gardens, take in the sights, sounds and smells of the sensory garden or enjoy a stroll in the beautifully landscaped parkland. See the fantastic brand new outdoor play area with its fully accessible play equipment. Set sail to China on Sir George Staunton’s punt boat and discover spinning tea cups, a large climbing frame with its Chinese inspired rooftops, accessible swings and much more!

Earlier this year Aspex Gallery in Gunwharf Quays announced a new range of Holiday Art Clubs! These firm Portsmouth favourites offer young budding artists the chance to enjoy a wide range of artistic techniques. All workshops are led by local artists and are inspired by our diverse exhibition programme. This year's workshops focus upon Stephen Turner's Exbury Egg, a floating vessel in Gunwharf Quays in which an artist lived for over a year! On top of this, our cafe partners Lily & Lime LD are now offering lunch for the daylong workshops (10am - 3pm) for just £3.00 (available upon booking). Visit aspex.org.uk for more information.

Summer Fun at Staunton!

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Wed 26 July – Sun 3 September Visit the Park and celebrate the summer with crafts, trails and animal encounters. Hand in this advert to our Visitor Centre to receive offer.

www.hants.gov.uk/staunton Staunton Country Park, Middle Park Way, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5HB *Up to two FREE children with every full paying adult. NOT VALID IN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Code: SCP01

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Come and enjoy the Havant Fun Day on 15 July 2017! A completely FREE day out full of exciting activities for the whole family, both entry and access to the attractions is free of charge. During the day there will be giant inflatables including giant human table football, an assault course, bouncy castles, traditional stall games, ‘make and take’ crafts, a photo booth, face painting and live music. There will also be appearances from the local police and fire brigade. See you there!

Enjoy a great family day out at Goodwood Racecourse Over three magical days, the enchanting August Bank Holiday weekend rekindles the nostalgic Summer Holidays of yesteryear to create the ultimate family day out. A classic treat for all ages, traditional entertainment will include an old-fashioned funfair featuring a carousel, helter-skelter and big wheel, plus plenty of live music and a replica beach front. All enclosures have a choice of bars and covered grandstand seating while the family-friendly Lennox Enclosure has the added attraction of a children’s playground, where you can bring a picnic along and watch all the racing action from directly by the rails. All of this is on offer at Goodwood’s beautiful racecourse, which provides stunning views over the Sussex Downs and beyond. Tickets start at just £10 with free admission for under 18s and all entertainment is complimentary. Visit goodwood.com for more details.

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Discover Paultons Park Paultons Park is the theme park for families which has more than 70 wonderful rides and attractions included in the admission price. Sammy and Ray is Paultons Park's brand new 4D Film for 2017. ‘Sammy and Ray’ tells the tale of a newly hatched Turtle named Sammy and his best friend Ray as they cruise the ocean. Be prepared to hold on to your seat and experience a unique encounter! Lost Kingdom is a Dinosaur Theme Park World that features two world class family rollercoasters, life-like animatronic dinosaurs, Jurassic themed family rides, a Prehistoric adventure play park and an amazing opportunity to come face to face with ‘living’, walking Dinosaurs!

11-13 August 2017

Paultons is of course home to the world’s first and UK exclusive Peppa Pig World! This amazing land let’s youngsters discover Peppa’s World of fully themed fun! There is an amazing variety of things to see and do at Paultons including; big rides, small rides, play areas, entertainments and an astonishing collection of exotic birds and animals, all set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland. Paultons really is way too much fun for one day! Further information is available on paultonspark.co.uk

Summer Holiday Activities at Fort Purbrook Activity Centre

Early bird tickets SAVE 20% www.chillifiesta.co.uk West Dean College and Gardens, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0RX

Our Activities programmes run throughout the summer. Participants will get the chance to take part in five activities throughout their day, starting at 9.15am and finishing at 3.45pm, most importantly they need to come along ready to have fun! Summer Own a Pony Day at Fort Widley Equestrian Centre During the day, children will get to ride twice, learn how to feed, groom and tidy up after their horses. These days run from 10am-4pm. For information please call Fort Purbrook on 02392 321223 or Fort Widley on 02392 324553. Or visit our website www.peterashleyactivitycentres.co.uk

Family Fun at West Dean Gardens

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

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Join the party at the UK’s largest chilli festival at West Dean Gardens near Chichester. Make the most of the family-friendly festival atmosphere and camp on-site with great facilities. Dance to live Latin music, join salsa workshops and explore the gardens. Watch cookery demonstrations with top chefs and browse over 140 stalls offering quirky gifts as well as chilli foods, chilli plants, seeds and produce. New for this year find the hidden cinema and take part in kids’ cookery workshops .Children can also enjoy the vintage funfair, chilli pot painting, teen tent and more. Find out more at www.chillifiesta.co.uk

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!

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.

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PETER ASHLEY ACTIVITY CENTRES Fort Purbrook | Tel: 023 9232 1223 Registered Charity No. 1162650

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

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Spot the dot for FREE events!

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. 8 and 24 July, 5, 7 and 16 August Pedal 2 Pedal Cycling Camps for Children Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE www.pedal2pedal.co.uk/kids-cyclingcamps/ 07984367888 or email hannah@ pedal2pedal.co.uk For young cyclists who want to get off-road on their bikes and have adventures. These camps will build up off-road skills like cornering, braking and gear selection for terrain, in a fun and safe environment. Pedal 2 Pedal cycling camps are a great place for young riders to have fun, learn new skills, meet friends and burn off some energy! Dates:

August 5th 08.30 – 10.00 August 7th 17.00 – 18.30 August 16th 17.00 – 18.30

8 July Sizzling Summer Prints Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJ Use fruit and vegetables to create a colourful block print design on a mini tote bag. Experiment with different repeat prints before deciding

Summer Fun!

25th July - 4th August

Every Thursday in August

on your final design. Children in the 5–8 years workshops must be accompanied by a parent/carer. 10.15am – 12.15pm; £10 per child.

9 July Special Sunday Gun Firings at Fort Nelson Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AN 01329 233734 Fort Nelson is one of the few places where you can experience live black-powder firings of historic artillery pieces. On selected Sundays throughout the year there are special firings, featuring authentic guns. Guns are fired throughout the day, check the website for timings.

July 8th 08.30 – 10.00 July 24th 17.00 – 18.30

Have a go at Archaeology

14 July NCT Summer Party Titchfield Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street, Titchfield, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4AB, 0844 243 6130 Join the NCT for their annual summer soirée. There will be a number of stalls of goodies including Usborne books, Little fingers and Toes, ceramic painting, a family photographer and craft table with activities for older children. 10am 12.30pm.

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Join our excavation and see what it is like to be an archaeologist. What will you discover?

Travel back 2,000 years and find out what life was like in Roman times!

PO19 3QR 01243 785859 www.sussexpast.co.uk 15–16 July Southsea Food Festival 2017 Palmerston Road Market, Palmerston Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3QQ, The Food Festival will bring together the most vibrant collection of culinary traders and street market food stalls in Portsmouth and wider Hampshire. An urban familyoriented event, Southsea Food Festival features around 100 stalls, providing a fun day out with an eclectic curation of cuisines at its heart!

15 July, 29 July and 12, 15, 19 August Pallant Goes Jungle Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJ

Be inspired by the paintings of John Minton and create a Pallant Jungle. Making a largescale collaborative piece that will grow over the morning, we will build a jungle scene complete with tropical birds. 10.30am – 12.30pm.

15-22 July The Wedding Dance Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6AP, 01243 781 312 Watch the Chichester Festival Youth Theatre Youth Dance company and community adult dance participants perform the traditional Wedding Dance to music in the style of Fiddler on the Roof - and be prepared to join in! Performance at 1pm.

15 July Emsworth Farmers Market Emsworth Farmers' Market, South Street Car Park, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7EG, 01420 588671 Visit Hampshire Farmers Markets in Emsworth and enjoy the opportunity to buy the best value, award winning Hampshire food that is in season and produced locally. Starts at 10am.

16 July Little Pickles Market Fareham Fareham Leisure Centre, Park Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7JU, 07856832095 A family market with nearly new tables for hire to sell baby/ children’s items. See what bargains you can find! £1 entry per Adult, Little Pickles free 1pm - 2.30pm.

16 July Queen Alexandra Hospital's Summer Fayre Queen Alexandra Hospital, Main Entrance, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3LY, 02392 286 000 Raise money for the paediatric unit at QA Hospital by attending their Summer Fayre. There will be limited free parking available. 12noon 4pm.

19 July Storytime at Fort Nelson Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AN, 01329848507 Free storytime sessions at Fort Nelson. Every third Wednesday of the month. Sessions start at 11am. No need to book, just drop in!

21 July Monkey Bizness Summer Party Monkey Bizness Gosport, Unit 1 Frater Gate Business Park, Aerodrome Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0GW, 01329239035 Monkey Bizness Gosport will be holding a brilliant summer party! Tickets are £8 for 1 adult and 1 child and include 2 hours

play, a visit from a magician, face-painting, and lots more! Tickets will sell out so book now to avoid disappointment. 5:30pm-7:30pm / £8.

22 July Gosport Family Fun Day 2017 Walpole Park, Walpole Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NH, 023 92 719027 This year's Gosport Family Fun Day is going to be bigger and better than ever before! Lots of activities suitable for all ages, with 7 large inflatables including an assault course, gladiator joust, human football and the largest inflatable GoKart track in the UK! There will also be guests from the services and forces. Free of charge, 10.30am - 4.30pm.

22 July The Pesky Pirates A Hip Hop Adventure The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, 56 East Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1BS, 02392 472700 Come on an adventure with The Pesky Pirates! These cheeky pirates love playing, dancing and having fun – although sometimes they can get carried away with their jokes and be a bit mean…a 35-minute bite size introduction to dance for little ones! Performance at 2.30pm.

22-23 July Artillery on Parade Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN. An action-packed weekend featuring firings of artillery from the First and Second World Wars, plus a live action reenactment of an air attack and a flyover by a Messerschmitt BF-108. Throughout the day demonstrations and reenactments will show Nelson played its part in the defence of Portsmouth during wartime. 11.30am until 4pm.

25 July – 4 August Have a go at Archaeology! Fishbourne Roman Palace, Roman Way, Fishbourne, West Sussex, PO19 3QR, 01243 785859 From Tuesday 25th – Friday 4th

August, in conjunction with the Festival of British Archaeology, a trench will be dug and visitors will be given the chance to get their hands dirty and, if they are lucky, find a Roman artefact or two. No need to book, just come along and join in! 11am until 4pm.

26 July – 3 September Staunton Country Park: Spectacular Summer Staunton Farm and Country Park, Middle Park Way, Havant, PO9 5HB. 023 9245 3405 Summer holiday fun at the farm! Get creative with seasonal crafts, a summer trail and meet friendly animals at an animal encounter session. Normal admission applies. Small charge for some crafts and activities.

27 July Meet The Animals Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, Gosport, Hants, PO12 1BT, 023 9250 1957 Meet the SEARCH animals at the Children's Area in the main Discovery Centre. A drop-in opportunity, in the Children’s Area, to see close up, and touch, some of the animal specimens in the museum’s collections which link to the Summer Reading Challenge. 10.30am-12.30pm.

28 July Try It! Day: Festival of Archaeology Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Lane, Chalton, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0BG, 023 9259 8838 Butser Ancient Farm are delighted to celebrate with experimental archaeology, hands on activities and outdoor fun! Your whole family can get stuck in with the activities we have laid on for you, so bring a picnic, discover and learn!

to Chichester. Non-patronising. Pure awesome. The show is family-friendly, for ages 6+, but without any patronising idiocy. Performance at 2pm / £10.

29 July Havant at Home Havant Park, Elm Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1HL, 02392 472700 Havant at Home is a one-day celebration event in Havant Park for all families to enjoy. The park will be filled with free performances, activities and events for you to get involved in. 12noon until 5pm.

31 July Woodland Discovery Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE, 02392 595040 Join the education team for this little adventure session. Crafts and sensory fun/play. Sessions are aimed at the under 8's. Parents must accompany. 10.30am-12 and 1pm-2.30pm.

31 July-4 August Warrior Camp (Age 8-14) Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton LaneChalton, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0BG, 023 9259 8838 A fun activity for young people at Butser Ancient Farm. Warrior Camp is designed for 8-14 year olds to see what life was like for young people two thousand years ago. Book the whole week and get one day free! £40 a day or £160 for the week. 10am – 4pm with extended hours available if needed (at £4 per hour). Warrior Camp II (ages 10-14 years) on 29-31 August.

28 July Comedy Club 4 Kids! Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6AP, 01243 781 312 Due to popular demand, Comedy Club 4 Kids! returns

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What's on 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29 August - 1 September Summer Holiday Activties at Petersfield Museum Petersfield Museum, The Old Courthouse, St Peter’s Road, Petersfield GU32 3HX 01730 262601 Fun and free children’s activities with a different theme every week. Child goes free with a paying adult.

1 August and 24 August Team Building Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE, 02392 595040. The education team will teach the children how to use a map and how to navigate an orienteering course, plus lots more. The days will start at 9am and finish at 3.30pm. All children must bring a packed lunch. Suitable for 8 years and above. Booking is essential. £30 per child per day

1–22 August Roman Summer Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Lane, Chalton, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0BG, 023 9259 8838 Join in this summer to celebrate all things Roman! Take part in Toga Tuesdays to learn more about Roman life. All the Roman Summer events are charged at normal entrance prices, and take place from

10am-5pm.

everyone! 10am - 4pm.

1–5 August Qatar Goodwood Festival

3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 August Summer Fun!

Goodwood Racecourse, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PS, 01243 755055

Fishbourne Roman Palace, Roman Way, Fishbourne, West Sussex, PO19 3QR, 01243 785859

This glamourous, world-famous five-day festival - ‘Glorious Goodwood’ – is the season’s sporting and social highlight. Over 100,000 people flock to the world’s most beautiful racecourse to enjoy the £1million Sussex Stakes, Ladies’ Day and other unforgettable highlights. Children go free. Visit goodwood.com for tickets.

On Thursdays in August the Palace will come alive with hands-on activities for all ages to enjoy. Lots of things to make and do!

11.00-18.00 / Ticket prices start from just £18.

A delightful 4-day family friendly festival. There's a wide range of family entertainment to be enjoyed including, a cartoon cinema, storytelling, puppet theatre, make ‘n’ take home crafts, a digital funfair, the playbus, a laser arena, bouncy castles and children’s entertainers – the best bit, all are free once you enter the festival arena!

1-3 August Teddy Bear's Party The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, 56 East Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1BS, 023 9247 2700 A teddy bears' party with fun and games to enjoy! Bring your teddy bear along to meet others and celebrate everyone's favourite Peruvian bear Paddington! Suitable for aged 4 – 7. Sessions at 10.30am – 12.30pm or 1.30pm – 3.30pm.

2 August Kids Party In The Park Kingston Park, St Mary's Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PQ, 07733811058 A free family fun day raising lots of money for different charities - come along and show your support! Lots of things to do for

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3-6 August Wickham Festival 2017 Wickham, Wickham Village, Hampshire, PO17 5HD,

4 August Life-Sized Drawing

4-19 August Philip Pullman's GRIMM TALES For Young and Old Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6AP, 01243 781 312 Chichester Festival Youth Theatre return to the magnificent landscape of Cass Sculpture Foundation with Philip Pullman's retelling of the original stories by the Brothers Grimm, in an adaptation by Philip Wilson. Promenade performance. Suitable for ages 8+.

5 August Marvels and Meltdowns BIG FAMILY FUN DAY Walpole Park, Walpole Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NH, Bringing Gosport together for a day of fun for all the family! Including, local groups and display teams to perform in our display arena, fair rides/ games, inflatables, face painters and lots more. 11am – 4pm.

Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJ

5 August – 6 August Tim Peake Sleepover

Create a life-sized self-portrait inspired by artworks in the Gallery’s permanent collection. Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer who is willing to create and make. Book early as places are limited. 10.15am – 12.15pm.

Enjoy a special night complete with a torch lit treasure hunt, build your own rocket, games, and a themed bedtime story.

Novium Museum, Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1QH

Suitable for children aged 7 - 11 years old, accompanied by

a responsible adult. £25 per person, booking is essential.

6 August Kids Party In The Park Gosport Walpole Park, Walpole Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NH, 07733811058 A free family fun day raising lots of money for different charities - come along and show your support! 10am – 1pm.

8 August Miniature Portraits Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJ Pose for a self-portrait inspired by the Gallery’s early Lucian Freud portrait paintings. Children in the 5–8 years workshops must be accompanied by a parent/carer. 10.15am – 12.15pm; £10 per child. Booking is essential.

8-9 August All About Bugs Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE, 02392 595040 Join the education team for this little adventure bug-hunt session. Sessions are aimed at the under 8's. Parents must accompany. 10.30am-12 and 1pm-2.30pm. Booking is essential. £6 per child.

11-13 August Chilli Fiesta West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Nr Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0QZ The UK's biggest chilli festival returns. Join the party and dance to live Latin music, watch cookery and gardening demonstrations and taste delicious chilli foods 'til your tongue sizzles. Make the most of the family-friendly festival atmosphere and camp onsite with great facilities.

12-13 August Portsmouth International Kite Festival Southsea Common, Clarence Esplanade, PO5 3LJ, 023928112

A weekend of awe inspiring and stunning displays from a variety of kites at this year's Kite Festival! Portsmouth International Kite Festival is one of the largest kite festivals in Europe. Free entry.

16 August Kids Party In The Park Bransbury Park Bransbury Park, Bransbury Road, Southsea, PO4 9SU, 07733811058 A free family fun day raising lots of money for different charities - come along and show your support! 10am - 4pm.

16-17 August Be a Ranger Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE, 02392595040 See if you have what it takes to become a Ranger and look after our Park for the day. The days will start at 9am and finish at 3.30pm. All children must bring a packed lunch. Suitable for 8 years and above. Booking is essential. £30 per child per day.

19-20 August The South Downs Show Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE. A fun and exciting event for all the family (including those with paws!). Amazing arena acts such as Stallions of Substance, Sweeps sheep-dog display and Reedlands Retrievers. Lots of stalls and interesting displays such as Ferret Racing, Archery, Donkey rides and much more!

22-26 August Exploring Butser Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE, 02392 595040. Explore Butser Hill and take part in some fun outdoor activities with the Education Team. 9am until 3.30pm daily. All children must bring a packed lunch. Suitable for 8 years and above. Booking is essential. £30 per child per day.

22-24 August Playful Packaging The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, 56 East Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1BS, 023 9247 2700 Come along and join us to make art out of your rubbish! Suitable for aged 4 – 7. Please note children must be accompanied by an adult. Sessions at 10.30am – 12.30pm or 1.30pm – 3.30pm. £6.50 per child.

25-27 August Victorious Festival 2017 Southsea Common, Clarence Esplanade, PO5 3LJ, 023928112 Victorious Festival is BACK for 2017!!! The UK’s biggest metropolitan festival – has announced its headliners and the first wave of artists in an already impressive line-up. Enjoy a whole area dedicated to family activities as well as some fantastic food outlets. Tickets start From £30.

26-28 August Petersfield Summer Festival The Square, Petersfield, GU32 3HJ Hometown Festivals will once again be celebrating the Great British summer on August Bank Holiday weekend. Fun for all the family in Petersfield Town Centre. Awesome family entertainment and activities - bouncy castles, an animal petting zoo, face painting, children’s rides, classic cars and much more. Starts 7pm Saturday and finishes on Monday 28th at 6pm.

28 August Glorious Games and Gladiators! Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Lane, Chalton, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0BG, 023 9259 8838 Watch a real gladiator fight in our special arena, visit a real Roman market stall to buy some intriguing items, and enjoy a variety of other entertainment across the site.

28 August Dotty the Dragon Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX A funny dragony tale especially for little explorers aged 3+ and their grown-ups! Call 01636 678 900 for more details and tickets.

30 August Woodland Discovery Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE, 02392 595040 Join the education team for this fun filled day! 9am until 3.30pm. All children must brinSuitable for 8 years and above. Booking is essential. £30 per child per day.

30 August Kids Party In The Park Paulsgrove Park Paulsgrove, Marsden Road, Portsmouth, PO6 4JB, 07733811058 A free family fun day raising lots of money for different charities - come along and show your support! 10am - 4pm.