Families Warwickshire Issue 30 July August 2016

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Issue 30 | July/August 2016 | Families Warwickshire

In this issue

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3 Snippets 3 Sleep Advice 6 Summer Holiday Clubs 8 Clubs and Classes 8 Summer Holidays

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Inspiring confidence and pride in children through music making

Is Your Family Getting Enough Sleep?

by Diane Pawsey, The Family Sleep Consultant Bringing your newborn home is an exciting time, filled with joy and happiness.

Undoubtedly you may have some concerns, one being how to settle your baby to sleep during the day or night.

Without good quality sleep as adults, we very quickly feel the effects of sleep deprivation, such as exhaustion, poor judgement, ill health and the feeling of not being able to cope. Sleep is also essential for a baby’s cognitive and physical development. Without the right amount of rest, your baby may become irritable, fretful and difficult to feed.

As a result, family relationships can become frayed, which adds even more stress to the situation.

‘A good night’s sleep makes for a happy family’ Sleep problems can arise for many reasons.

They could be due to poor health or bad sleep associations - or simply because your child has never learnt how to self-settle.

Thankfully, there are many resources out there to help new parents find a sleep plan that may work for them. The downside is, after many hours of research, you are on your own. You will still be tired, and probably won’t be feeling confident about implementing the new routine. Feeling uncomfortable with the chosen technique often leads to parents not being consistent, which will lead to failure.

All children are unique, so the sleep training technique that you use to teach your child to self-settle, and learn to love sleep, needs to be tailored. All caregivers need to be on the same page or your child will become confused. Sleep training isn’t a quick fix, so you need to be in it for the long haul if needs be - and you will need to support each other through the tough times. It is a challenge, but it’s worth it!

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The good news is, once the right sleep plan is in place, your baby will reap the benefits of sleep ... and so will you. Their mood and behaviour will quickly change, lifting the spirit of the whole family.

Warwickshire Music gives children many opportunities to perform at various venues and experience the feeling of pride at performing in front of a live audience. This year alone there have been two full weekends of workshops and concerts at Warwick Arts Centre’s Butterworth Hall. The most recent was in May and Warwickshire Music was proud to have many of their young musicians taking part. From World Music to Rock & Pop and with hundreds of string players in between, the opportunity to be part of a major event on a big stage was eagerly taken by young musicians from across the county.

See photos and video clips of all these performances, inspiring children to join our groups and be part of the Warwickshire Music family, at www.warwickshiremusichub.org

Proven tips to establishing good sleeping patterns: 1. Keep it calm Bedtime should be calm, lasting no more than half an hour. Toys in the cot/bed should be kept to a minimum.

2. Provide a good sleeping environment Use low lighting (with a blackout blind in summer) and maintain the correct room temperature between 16oC-20oC.

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3. Learn your baby’s sleep signals These could include losing interest in toys and people, yawning, rubbing eyes or playing with their ears. Putting your baby to sleep when they are tired and ready to sleep just makes sense - knowing their sleep signals is key to achieving this.

4. Implement a good feeding and nap routine during the day Do not fall into the trap of thinking that less sleep in the day will lead to your baby sleeping more at night. This is a myth - the opposite is in fact true.

Diane Pawsey has over 24 years’ experience working with children and their families and, as the Family Sleep Consultant, she specialises in helping them to establish healthy sleeping habits. With a gentle and caring approach, she works with the whole family to give them the tools and confidence to implement their own, tailor-made sleep plan. For more information, contact Diane on 07807 006167 or visit www.familysleepconsultant.co.uk

Get ready early for back to school this year with name labels for clothing, ties and uniforms. Stick on labels are the easy way to label clothing - no ironing or sewing necessary! Just stick the adhesive name label onto the care label of what you want to label and you’re finished. These high-quality labels are made to order in the UK and are developed especially for clothes, with strong adhesion to last many washes. Many other alternative name labels are also available as well as personalised gifts including major brands like Disney, Mattel and Nickelodeon.

Labels4Kids is an award-winning family business that has been selling name labels online since 2004 and supplying John Lewis with school name labels since 2014. Order early, beat the rush and get some peace of mind this summer. Labels4Kids – because kids lose stuff. www.labels4kids.com/fam

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Summer Reading Challenge This year’s Big Friendly Read Summer Reading Challenge, which will run across the school summer holidays, is linking up with the global year-long Roald Dahl 100 celebrations, honouring the world’s No.1 storyteller.

Children can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at their local library as the school summer term ends and the holidays begin.

There’s no charge to participate so why not pop down to your library?

The Big Friendly Read will feature some of Roald Dahl’s best-loved characters and the amazing artwork of his principal illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake. It will encourage reading on a giant scale and will feature themes such as invention, mischief and friendship as explored in Roald Dahl’s books.

Summer Reading Challenge info: www.readingagency.org.uk/children/quickguides/summer-reading-challenge/ Summer Reading Challenge book list: www.readingagency.org.uk/news/media/ summer-reading-challenge-2016-bookcollection-titles-announced.html

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Best new book releases

Summer Holiday Clubs, Camps and Workshops

0-2 Years

MULTI-ACTIVITY AND SPORTS

The dinosaur that pooped daddy!

By Tom Fletcher Penguin, £3.99

It’s great to see that this latest Dinosaur that pooped instalment has education in mind, counting from 10 to one with Danny and Dino as they seek out Daddy’s hiding place and watching out for Dinosaur poo along the way!

3-5 Years

The bumblebear

by Nadia Shireen Random House, £5.99 Meet Norman the bear as he hatches a plan to dress up as a bee, in order to attend Bee School for some tasty honey. However, when entering the bees’ world his identity is revealed, with this book helping your child understand about identity, learning and friendship.

6-8 Years

The world’s worst children

by David Walliams Harper Collins, £12.99 A spectacular collection of tales about 10 delightfully dreadful children. There’s Sofia Sofa; a TV super-fan so stuck to the sofa she’s turning in to one!

Or how about Dribbling Drew, a boy whose drool gets him into trouble on a school trip…

9-11 Years

Action hero: the fincredible diary of Fin Spencer

by Ciaran Murtagh Bonnier Zaffre, £5.99

The third instalment of the fincredible diary series sees the return of Fin’s magic diary, which changes events of the past depending on what he writes inside. Banned from the class trip, Fin uses the diary to visit Stevie Knuckles Action Camp - but will his plans backfire?

12+ Years

Finding Audrey

by Sophie Kinsella Corgi Childrens, £5.99 Meet Audrey, a girl recovering from social anxiety order to the extent she won’t leave the house. Then along comes her friend’s brother Linus, who shows her that finding her way back to the real world is achievable.

By Claire Muffett-Reece Claire Muffett-Reese is a freelance journalist who has written for a number of publications including The Evening Standard, Metro, Fabulous, Cosmopolitan, Tesco, Boots, Emma’s Diary and Wedding, among many others.

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Summer Action

Warwick School Warwick CV34 6PP Weds 13 July-Weds 31 Aug Reception Age: Multi activities including a choice of fun early years activities.

6-12 Years: Super Choice Programme including skateboarding, falconry display, powered go karts, wall climbing and pool kayaking.

12-14 Years: Action Plus w/c 25 July and 1 Aug. Includes off site activities each day.

T: 01926 735473 www.warwickschool.org/What-ison-in-2016

Super Camps

The Croft Preparatory School Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7RL Mon 25 July-Fri 26 Aug, 9am-5pm (extended care available) Alcester Grammar School Alcester B49 5ED Mon 25 July-Fri 26 Aug, 9am-5pm (extended care available) The school summer holidays are a time for children to have fun whilst keeping active in body and mind.

Super Camps give children the opportunity to do just that, with a range of camps and courses to suit everyone. Camps are full of great new activities for 2016, with a guarantee of water activities at all camps during the summer. You can also rest assured knowing that your children are at the best camp in town after receiving yet another Outstanding Ofsted rating in 2016. Standard prices start from £42 per day and £190 per week.

T: 01235 467300 www.supercamps.co.uk

Aspire Active Camps

North Leamington School Leamington Spa CV32 6RD Mon 25 July-Fri 26 Aug, 10am-4pm (extended care available) Multi Sports Academy offers a huge range of sports, physical activities and alternative activities such as dodgeball, ultimate frisbee and archery. Plus Gym Beatz Academy, an exciting programme for children who want to participate in gymnastics sessions regardless of skill or experience. Children aged 4 are eligible for half day Multi Sports Academy only.

T: 01926 298178 www.aspire-sports.co.uk

Summer Tennis Camps

Warwick Boat Club Mill Street, Warwick CV34 4HB Mon 11 July-Fri 2 Sept, 9am-2pm Suitable for all levels. For ages 5-16. £80 a week, £25 a day.

T: Gavin Henderson 07787 568642 www.warwickboatclub.co.uk/ tennis

Activate Sport

The Croft Preparatory School Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7RL Mon 18-Fri 22 July, 9.30am-4.30pm (extended care available) Andrew Flintoff Cricket Academy. A fun filled week of cricket coaching, games and activities for children aged 5-16.

Mon 18-Weds 20 July, 9.30am-4.30pm (extended care available) Netball Fever. A netball coaching course for girls aged 7-16 of all abilities.

T: 01785 711572 www.activatesport.co.uk

Onside Coaching

Venues in Warwick and Stratfordupon-Avon. Extended day available.

Mon 25 July-Fri 2 Sept Multi sports, football, dance and forest school.

T: 01926 496406 www.onsidecoaching.co.uk

Fit for Sport

Stratford Leisure Centre Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6YY Mon 25 July-Fri 2 Sept, 9.30am-4.30pm (extended day available) A wide range of fun multi sports and activities. For ages 4-5, 6-7 and 8-12.

T: 0845 456 3233 www.fitforsport.co.uk

Summer Arts Camps

The Old Slaughterhouse Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6RN Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the holidays, 9am-4pm Each day includes a mixture of arts and media activities including model building, film making, animation, drama and printing. £25 per day.

Ages 6-13 yrs. Concessions available.

E: emmastuchbury@escapearts. org.uk www.escapearts.org.uk/the-oldslaughterhouse

Kids Art Club

Kingsley School playing fields Leamington Spa CV32 6RD Mon 8 Aug-Fri 2 Sept, 9am-4pm (early drop off 8.30am) Football or multi sports camps for ages 4 to 11.

T: 07747 562469 www.go4goals.co.uk

Art Group Studios Leamington Spa CV31 2AU Tues 27, Weds 28 & Fri 29 July, Tues 2-Thurs 4, Thurs 9 & Fri 10 Aug, 10am-2.30pm Day workshops full of creative, arty fun! £25 a day (includes material and refreshments). Weekly painting class on Saturdays during holidays, 10am11am for 5-9 year olds, 11.30am12.30pm for 9-12 year olds.

T: 07812 608221 www.art-group-studios.co.uk

Kings Camps

The Drama Club

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Bablake School Coventry CV1 4AU Mon 25 July-Fri 19 Aug Exciting programmes of inspiring sports, games and activities. For 4-17 year olds.

T: 024 7714 0719 www.kingscamps.org

Coolsportz

Stratford ArtsHouse Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7RL Mon 8-Fri 12 Aug Arts Award EXPLORE for ages 7 to 11. Young people will be able to participate in different drama activities, be inspired by artists, present their work and share their skills with others .

Warwickshire College Henley-in-Arden B95 6AB and Warwick Tennis Club (opp racecourse) Warwick CV34 6HX Mon 25 July -Fri 2 Sept Fun multi-sports activities in a safe indoor and outdoor environment. For 4-13 years. Morning, afternoon and all day sessions.

T: 07912 664426 www.coolsportz.co.uk

The Croft Prep School Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7RL Mon 1-Fri 5 Aug Arts Award DISCOVER - an introductory award, certified by Trinity College London. Join us for five fantastic days of drama games, voice, stage combat, improvisation, devising and rehearsal.

T: 07804 848674 www.thedramaclub.org.uk (click on the ArtsAward link)

Hi-5 Day Camps and Multi-Sport & Swim

Stagecoach Summer Workshop

Mon 25 July-Fri 26 Aug Holiday activities for children and young people in Stratford district.

T: 01789 260643. www.stratford.gov.uk/leisure/ holiday-activities.cfm In Warwick District: go to www.warwickdc.gov.uk/leisure, click on Young people’s activities, then Holiday activities to download the activity booklet offering a comprehensive range of holiday activities throughout the district.

DANCE, DRAMA, MUSIC AND ARTS Motionhouse Dance Classes Spencer Yard Leamington Spa CV31 3SY Mon 25-Fri 29 July, 10am-12.30pm Dance classes for ages 7-11.

Mon 20-Fri 24 July, 1.30pm-4pm Dance classes for ages 12-18.

T: 01926 887052 www.motionhouse.co.uk

Playbox Theatre

The Dream Factory Warwick CV34 6XR Themed holiday workshops, ranging from half day workshops to weeklong theatre adventures. For ages 3-18.

T: 01926 419555 www.playboxtheatre.com

Trinity School Leamington Spa CV32 6NB Mon 15-Fri 19 Aug 10am-4pm. Thoroughly Modern Millie. For ages 6-18.

9.30am-12.30pm. Scenes from Paddington. For ages 4-6.

10am-4pm. Stagecoach StageCraft! A technical theatre course for ages 8-18.

T: 01789 263464 www.stagecoach.co.uk/leamington Priors Field Primary School Kenilworth CV8 1BA Mon 8-Fri 12 Aug 9.30am-12.30pm. Scenes from Paddington. For ages 4-6.

10am-4pm. High energy and fun classes for ages 6-18.

T: 07976 608574 www.stagecoach.co.uk/kenilworth

Art Base Art Workshops

The Croft Preparatory School Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7RL Mon 18-Weds 20 July, 9am-3pm (extended day available) The Armouries Nr Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0JA Mon 25 July-Thurs 11 Aug, 9.30am3.30pm (extended day available) Making Batiks, sculpturing, painting and lots more summer creativity and fun!

All workshops £30 per day.

T: 01789 774705 www.art-base.co.uk

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Holiday Clubs

Action-packed childcare this

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Lots of activities and sports to choose from

North Leamington School Leamington Spa CV32 6RD

25th July - 26th August Open from 8am - 6pm We accept childcare vouchers

Offer ends 5pm Friday 8th July Valid for full week 10am – 4pm bookings only. Xtra Time packages available if required. *

5FOR £75 DAYS

For more info visit aspire-sports.co.uk or call 01926 298 178

OTHER Let’s Animate - Family Animation Workshops

Fargo Village Coventry CV1 5ED Wed 3 Aug, 2 hour sessions at 9.30am, 12pm and 2.30pm Animation Workshop: Plastercine Come with the family to make a short Stopmotion style animated movie, think Wallace & Gromit!

Wed 17 Aug, 2 hour sessions at 9.30am, 12pm and 2.30pm Animation Workshop: Lego Come with the family to make a short Stop-motion style animated movie, think Lego Movie!

Wed 24 Aug, 2 hour sessions at 9.30am, 12pm and 2.30pm Animation Workshop: Cut-Out Come with the family to make and animate funny faces.

Each filmmaker will receive a certificate, their created models and a copy of their animated movie. Let’s Animate workshops are £8 per child and booking is essential: https://letsanimate.yapsody.com/event/ index/42693/family-animation-workshopplastercine E: hello@letsanimate.co.uk

Denim Club

Stratford-upon-Avon and Ettington A holiday club for children aged 4-11 operating from a number of local schools.

Well equipped, resourced and planned activity programme.

T: 01789 290390 www.polkadotworld.com

Hatton Holiday Club

Hatton Adventure World CV35 7JJ Mon 1 Aug-Fri 2 Sept, 8 to 9am-5 to 6pm (full or half days) Farm based activity day camps enjoying all the facilities and attractions of the Adventure World. Activities include animal handling, arts and crafts, tractor rides, bug hunting, pond dipping and indoor soft play.

T: 01926 843411 www.hattonworld.com

SUMMER ARTS CAMPS running Mondays & Tuesdays over the summer holidays, 9am - 4pm at THE OLD SLAUGHTERHOUSE. Keep your children entertained and their imaginations fuelled with innovative 1960s inspired workshops.

Love Peace & Hippiness Design l Space Camp l Sci-Fi Film-Making l Bond-style Spy Camp l 60s Artist Studio Each day includes a mixture of arts and media activities including model building, film making, animation, drama and printing. Cost: £25 per day. Ages 6 -13 yrs. Concessions available.

Limited places: booking ESSENTIAL. For dates and info contact: emmastuchbury@escapearts.org.uk or visit our website: www.escapearts.org.uk/schools-youth-community/children-whatson The Old Slaughterhouse Arts & Heritage Studio, The Yard, Sheep Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 6EE.

Holiday Club

Clopton Nursery Trust Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6TE A wide variety of fun and educational activities based on a theme, eg. science, arts & crafts, sport and cooking. For ages 2-12.

T: 01789 269360 www.cloptonnursery.org.uk

History Detectives Holiday Club

St John’s Museum Warwick CV34 4NF Tues 2-Thurs 11 Aug, 9.30-4pm Join the History Detectives Agency. Play games and get crafty on these special day long workshops. For ages 6-12. £20 per day.

T: 01926 412504 www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritage Warwickshire County Council’s Heritage and Culture team are also running lots of drop in events. Details can be found on the above website.

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at Warwick School Warwick School provides an ever expanding range of holiday activities. Open to everyone, these courses provide a fun way to experience new or favourite activities.

Reception Age, Multi Activities (DOB before 31/8/2011)

To include a choice of fun early years activities.

6–12 Years, Superchoice Programme

12–14 Years, Action Plus w/c 25 July and 1 August Includes off site activities each day - see website for more details.

Including - Skateboarding, Falconry Display, Powered Go Karts, Wall Climbing, and Pool Kayaking.

Art Group Studios

See website for details of all activities and to make a booking

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Clus & Classes

DANCE CLASSES Spanish & French Classes in Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Coventry & surrounding areas.

H Southam OPEN ALL SUMMER HOLIDAYS! 18 JULY – 3 SEPTEMBER

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat

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ADULT CLASSES H Shrewley TOO!

SMALL GROUP LESSONS SOLO TUITION PRIVATE LEISURE SWIMS ALL AGES & ALL ABILITIES!

Wednesdays Sundays

H Barford

Call or Email to book: (01789) 772249

Saturdays Call Claire on 07774 518949

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Broom Swim School, The Grange, Mill Lane, Broom, Warwickshire, B50 4HS

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Rugby fun for 2-7 year olds

Now offering Arts Awards at Stratford Artshouse

Fun non-contact rugby-based sessions for girls and boys

The Drama Club

Classes in Coventry, Kenilworth & Rugby Book your FREE trial session at www.scrumkids.co.uk Facebook.com/scrumkids Twitter.com/scrumkids

Kyokushin Karate Kenilworth Dojo From Tokyo to Kenilworth Training every Friday 5pm-6pm

After School Drama ! Club ! for 7-11 yrs and 12-16 yrs !

Fun filled, Action Packed Drama Workshops in

Stratford-upon-Avon To find out more :-

07804 848674 thedramaclub@yahoo.co.uk

Clarendon Hall (inside St Nicholas Hall) High St, Kenilworth

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Learn karate just as it is taught in Japan!

Come and have fun at our

Saturday morning tennis coaching for juniors Any questions?

Contact Gavin Henderson

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All ages and abilities welcome.

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Kyokushin Karate is the most well-known form of full-contact karate in the world, developed

by Masutatsu Oyama in Japan. After more than 10 years living, training and teaching in Japan, Kenilworth resident Troy McConachy now offers instruction in Kyokushin Karate straight from the source. Training adheres to Japanese protocols of hard training, modesty and politeness, while developing strength in basic techniques and stances, kata, as well as practical applications in sparring and kumite.

Karate training not only offers the chance to improve fitness and health, but also the chance to develop positive attitudes towards selfimprovement and the resilience to succeed in other areas of life.

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Training is held every Friday from 6pm-7pm at Clarendon Hall (inside St Nicholas Hall) in Kenilworth. There is a children’s class for 6-12 year olds, 13 year olds and above join the adults’ class.

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The Pet Show brings L.A’s internet sensation, Tuna the dog, to Warwickshire this July!

Now in its fourth year, the annual fur filled event, The Pet Show, is coming back to Warwickshire’s Stoneleigh Park, and this time it’s bigger and better. For 2016, the UK’s largest multi-pet event is teaming up with The Midlands Food & Drink Festival, so there’s literally something for Mum, Dad, the kids and even the pets!

Taking place over the weekend of 23 and 24 July, the show is set to welcome some 20,000 people to the event, which this year boasts a variety of stunning live performances, including the hit internet sensation Tuna the dog, who will be flying all the way from the United States to be at this year’s Pet Show!

With 1.3 million followers on Instagram, Tuna has developed a massive celebrity following with fans including Reese Witherspoon, Ariana Grande, Hilary Duff and Georgia May Jagger, so people attending The Pet Show are in for an exclusive treat with this lovable pooch.

Ian Sear from The Pet Show said: “As a family run business, The Pet Show is not only ideal for occupying children during the summer break but it’s also great value for money and a chance to get outdoors with the entire family, tearing everyone away from their electronic devices for a day!

“Four years on, the show is going from strength to strength and we’re really excited about this year’s line-up with one of the biggest internet sensations from 2015, plus the partnership with The Midlands Food & Drink Festival which will enable visitors to enjoy two shows for the price of one. It’s really not to be missed!”

In addition to the international appearance from Tuna, visitors to the show can expect a variety of unique displays and entertainment, including: n Pig Racing - watch the UK’s hottest new pets as they charge down a miniature racing course, demonstrating just how much fun these cute little guys can be. n Camel Racing - if you thought you needed to buy a plane ticket to the desert to see camels race, think again! n Britain’s Got Talent Scouts - if you’ve got a pet with an extraordinary talent be sure to check this out. This is where pet stars are found! n The Really Wild Show - Michaela Strachan will be performing her Really Wild Show Live! Have you ever wanted to know how far a spitting cobra can spit? Or do you want to know how to do polar bear dentistry? Whatever you fancy, this is a show for the all the family and one not to be missed!

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Summer Holidays Whilst booking your holiday last minute may be cheaper, having last minute conversations with your ex-partner only increases tension and makes it less likely to reach an amicable compromise. The earlier you are able to co-ordinate diaries with your ex-partner, taking into consideration respective work and other commitments, the better.

Be fair

Summer holidays are for giving your children lasting memories. You should try and ensure that your children can enjoy time with both you and your ex-partner. Refusing to agree on holidays or making your children feel guilty for wanting to spend time with your ex-partner may have a negative impact on them. Being flexible with your expartner when making arrangements may make them more likely to reciprocate with a flexible approach and assist you.

Be organised

“I’m taking the kids away that week!”

By Carline Gayle-Buckle

The summer holidays are fast approaching and quite often deciding how the summer holidays should be split between you and your expartner can be a source of conflict. Disputes can often be avoided by following some basic principles.

Put your children first

Arrangements for your children should be based on what is in their best interests. Speak with your children to see what they would like to do. Try and take everyone’s wishes into consideration when discussing holiday arrangements. Keeping the children’s welfare at the centre of your negotiations should make reaching a compromise far easier.

Plan early

Give yourself plenty of time to negotiate and reach a compromise.

Supply all the information you have about your planned holiday to your ex-partner so that they can be comfortable with the plan. Do not book anything until the holiday has been agreed. Set up logistics for the handover of the children’s passports in good time before the set holiday dates. Avoid booking holiday dates which result in the children missing school or will result in them still suffering from jet-lag on the day they return to school. Your ex-partner will be unwilling to agree to any arrangements that clearly are not in your children’s best interests.

Mediation

Mediation can provide an ideal forum within which to discuss the arrangements for the children’s holidays or any other child related issues. It provides a forum where open and frank discussions can take place which is a preferable approach than having to make an application to court for a Judge to determine holiday arrangements.

Making an application to court can be stressful and expensive and so should be viewed only as a last resort.

Carline Gayle-Buckle is a specialist in family law at Moore & Tibbits solicitors.

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Tips for flying with young children Will you be travelling abroad with your young children this year? Here are some tips for a stress-free journey.

12. Dress children in layers as they can get too warm on a flight or too cold if the air conditioning is on full blast.

1. Inform the airline when you book your flight that you have young children and take advantage of all the extra help they offer parents.

13. Take non-battery toys and games with you like good old fashioned colouring books.

2. Check if your airport has a dedicated crèche. Some are equipped with toys, books and rest rooms.

3. Ask if you can take your buggy to the flight’s gate so your little one will have somewhere familiar to nap if your flight is delayed.

4. Pack plenty of wet wipes in your handbag.

5. Get your children used to drinking room temperature drinks as it can be difficult to keep bottles cool or warm them up at the airport.

6. Pre-book children’s meals on flights. They get served first and you’ll avoid the endless wait for food.

14. Let your child have their own carry-on bag of small games and treats.

15. Keep an eye on your child’s feet to make sure the seat in front doesn’t get kicked.

But most of all; try to keep calm and enjoy yourself… it is your wellearned holiday too!

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7. Breastfeed your baby, or have a drink ready for an older child when the flight is taking off and landing as the sucking motion will help equalise the pressure in the ears (often an uncomfortable cause of babies crying on flights).

8. Under-twos usually travel free as long as they sit on a parent’s lap for the entire flight. If your budget will stretch to it maybe pay the extra fare so you have an extra seat.

9. A seat near the bulkhead (where there is a division or toilet in front) may have a bit of extra room, so your toddler could play on the floor.

10. Take plenty of baby food and mini snacks with you.

11. Try to time your child’s day so they will have a nap on the flight. Some airlines provide pillows and blankets.

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By Sally J Hall

Summer Days Out Here are some ideas for fantastic days out this summer.

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Fruity sticks

Tasty and refreshing, these colourful snacks will soon disappear!

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How to make 1. Cut the larger fruit into squares and squeeze some lime or lemon juice over them to prevent them from going brown.

2. Push the straws through the pieces of fruit one at a time – make sure you mix up the colours to make it look extra special.

Note: Children who are under four should not be offered whole grapes because of the danger of choking.

Snowy Strawberries

Super easy to make, they can be kept in the freezer and brought out after a hot day at school, holiday club or in the garden.

You will need n 1 punnet of strawberries n 1 large pot Greek yoghurt

How to make 1. Wash the strawberries and trim the stalks and leaves off each one.

2. Put some of the Greek yoghurt in a bowl and roll each strawberry in the yoghurt. Lay them on a flat baking tray.

3. When you have covered all the fruit with the yoghurt, place the tray in the freezer on an empty shelf and leave to freeze overnight. You can then take them off the tray and store them in freezer bags until needed.

Sally J. Hall is a writer and editor who has written for all the main parenting titles as well as The Independent and The Mail. She is author of Eco Baby and contributing author to Watch My Baby Grow (Dorling Kindersley).

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British Motor Museum

Gaydon CV34 0BJ Sat 23 July-Sun 4 Sept, 10am-5pm Festival of the British Car Celebrate the British car with a festival of activities during the summer holidays. Be a reporter and explore the Museum with a family newspaper trail. Meet costumed explainers and discover motoring life from different decades.

Every day, 10am-3pm Create your British car of the future Get creative and see what British car you can invent for the future. Drop in for ages 2+ with guardian supervision.

Workshops All workshops are suitable for ages 3+ with guardian supervision and are included in Museum admission. Drop in but during busy times, activities are on a timed ticket basis.

Tues 26 & Thurs 28 July, Tues 16 & Thurs 18 Aug, 10am-3pm Build your favourite British car Come and build your favourite British car with LEGO and see where it sits on our cool wall.

Tues 2 & 23, Thurs 4 & 25 Aug, 10am-3pm Make your favourite British car Get creative and make your very own Defender Mini or E type Jaguar to take home Tues 9 & 30, Thurs 11 Aug and Thurs 1 Sept, 10am-3pm Balloon Modelling Create your own car out of a balloon at fun Balloon Modelling Workshop.

Sun 31 July, 10am-5pm Family Festival A fun-filled day of art and science activities based around the great British car. Keep the whole family entertained with hands on workshops and drop-in activities.

T: 01926 641188 www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Hill Close Gardens

Warwick CV34 6HF Sun 9 & Sun 10 July, 11am-5pm Lost and Found Weekend dedicated to the dramatic story of how these Victorian hedged gardens were saved from dereliction and destruction, fully restored and formally reopened to the public 10 years ago.

Thurs 28 July, 2pm-5pm Teddy Bear’s Picnic Fun for all. Bring your teddy and a picnic. £4 per child, £1.50 per adult.

Thurs 25 Aug, 10.30am-12noon Scare the Crows: Children’s Workshop Make your very own scarecrow. Bring a selection of small children’s or baby clothes to dress your scarecrow. £4 per child.

Booking is essential.

T: 01926 493339 www.hillclosegardens.com

Nr Warwick CV35 8XA Sat 23 July-Sun 4 Sept Summer Adventure The Great Summer Adventure sees the arrival of Hatton’s latest attraction - Water Wars, an interactive family orientated wet play attraction in which participants launch water balloons at each other from opposing battle stations using catapults.

The full programme of outdoor and indoor activity play will also be operating along with bouncy castles, funfair rides, tractor rides and masses of animals to feed and handle. Plus new additions to be announced so keep checking the website.

Fri 15-Sun 17 July Survival Camping Weekend Has your family got what it takes to survive in the Wilderness? Come to the Family Camping Weekend and see if your kids could become the next generation of adventurers and explorers; all from the safety and comfort of Hatton Country World! Includes entry to Hatton Adventure World during the day.

Fri 12-Sun14 Aug Traditional Camping Weekend Whether you are new to the concept of ‘sleeping under canvas’ or are a hardy camper, celebrate everything that’s great about British Camping! From pitching your tent to lighting a campfire, campsite games to nature trails, there will be something on offer for everybody, all located in our beautiful Warwickshire countryside.

Includes entry to Hatton Adventure World during the day.

Fri 26-Mon 29 Aug Super Heroes Camping Weekend Dress up in your favourite super hero costume and enjoy masses of wraparound fun and games! Includes entry to Hatton Adventure World on all 3 days and access to the Outdoor Laser Combat (8yrs+). With super hero fitness classes first thing, character discos and access to the Superslide Mania after the public have all gone home, your little heroes will sleep soundly in their tents whilst you can sit back and enjoy the peace of ‘Hatton by night’!

T: 01926 843411 www.hattonworld.com/adventure-world

Jephson Gardens

Leamington Spa CV32 4AA Every Tues, from 26 July to 30 Aug, 10am-12.30pm Jephson’s Jungle Club Different craft or creative hands on activity each week in the Glasshouse. For ages 4-10. FREE drop in.

Sun 21 Aug, 11am-4pm Hive of Activity Watch birds of prey displays and ferret racing, meet fascinating minibeasts and learn about honeybees at our wildlifethemed day on the main lawn. FREE. E: laura.smith@warwickdc.gov.uk T: 01926 456754

Stratford Butterfly Farm

Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7LS This summer, find out about all the beautiful and delicate creatures that live in the Butterfly Farm. Discover where the butterflies come from and how the chrysalis is carefully nurtured and looked after until it is ready to emerge into a beautiful butterfly. There will be demonstrations and handling sessions in the newly refurbished Caterpillar Room.

Visit the website for more information on all Summer Events.

T: 01789 299288 www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

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Timothy at Redwings

Oxhill CV35 0RP Open 10am to 4pm every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) Summer of family fun at Redwings Celebrate all things horsey, pony and donkey with a summer packed full of fun family activities at Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s Oxhill visitor centre.

With events taking place throughout the holidays - from quiz trails to pony grooming - make the most of meeting beautiful rescued residents nose-to-nose and find out what makes them so special.

And don’t forget your invite to Redwings’ Adoption Star birthday parties, including mischievous donkey duo Timothy and Cain (14 August) and handsome pony Dylan (4 September) who can’t wait to meet you too! See website for more information and the full summer activity schedule.

FREE ENTRY T: 0870 040 0033 www.redwings.org.uk/visiting

Ragley Hall

Alcester B94 5NJ Enjoy a fun family day out at Ragley Hall, Park & Gardens. Children of all ages will be entertained for hours with the Adventure Playground, 3D maze, boating on Ragley Lake and Woodland Walk.

T: 01789 762090 www.ragley.co.uk

Compton Verney

CV35 9HZ A great day out for all the family. All weather family backpacks for all ages, grounds trail, nature’s art box, adventure playground, discovery room and more.

T: 01926 645500 www.comptonverney.org.uk

Coventry Transport Museum

Coventry CV1 1JD Until Mon 19 Sept, 10am-5pm Tractors – from factory to field Come and discover the world of tractors, the unsung heroes of the farm! A fun and family friendly interactive exhibition celebrating Coventry’s link with tractors.

FREE. Thurs 21 July-Weds 31 Aug, 10am-4pm MiC Lab: Working Vehicles Families can get a designer’s head on and create a strong working vehicle. Try it out on the different terrains in our test and play area. Workshops are suitable for ages 4+ but all are welcome. £3 per child.

Sat 30 July, 10am-4.30pm 70 Tractors for 70 Years Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Massey Ferguson in Coventry with a parade and display of 70 Massey Ferguson tractors on Millennium Place! FREE. Sat 30 July, 10am-5pm Wear Your Wellies Day Splish splash, splosh! Wear your wellies when you visit our Tractor exhibition and receive 10% off tractor related merchandise in our gift shop. FREE. T: 024 7623 4270 www.transport-museum.com

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The Shakespeare Houses

In and near Stratford-upon-Avon Sat 23 July-Sun 4 Sept, 12pm-4pm Celebrate 400 years of Shakespeare’s creative and cultural legacy at the Shakespeare family homes, activities included in admission.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace Act up with Shakespeare Aloud! Join in with scenes of celebration from Shakespeare’s plays.

Shakespeare’s New Place Create your own pop-up greetings card to congratulate Shakespeare moving into his new home.

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Play garden games in the Yew Circle, or create your own clay tile inspired by Shakespeare’s plays in our Family Activity Marquee, open every day throughout the school holidays.

Mary Arden’s Farm Take part in outdoor Tudor games and try your hand at archery (additional fee applies for archery).

Hall’s Croft Make a medal commemorating 400 years of Shakespeare’s legacy.

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Shottery CV37 9HH Sat 23 July Anne Hathaway’s Big Picnic Free musical entertainment and activities for all the family. Free entry for Stratfordupon-Avon residents (proof of address required).

Sun 31 July, Sun 28 & Mon 29 Aug, 12pm-4pm Tudor Storyteller Step into the medieval story tent for traditional Tudor tales told on the hour, every hour.

Sat 27-Mon 29 Aug The Big Bug Hunt Join our ‘bug hunter’ and find some of the creepy crawlies who live in our woodland.

Discover more about the natural habitats in the woodland and make a home for some creepy crawlies.

Mary Arden’s Farm Wilmcote CV37 9UN Sun 28 & Mon 29 Aug Castle Small Puppet Theatre Popular puppet show. Performances at 12pm, 1.30pm and 3.30pm.

Hall’s Croft Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BG Sat 27-Mon 29 Aug Jacobean Games Play traditional Jacobean games: have a go at Game of the Goose, Cards and Dice, and if it’s dry, play skittles in the garden.

Sat 27 Aug, 12pm-4pm Tudor Storyteller Step into the medieval story tent for traditional Tudor tales told on the hour, every hour.

T: 01789 204016 www.shakespeare.org.uk

The MAD Museum

Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6PT The MAD Museum houses an impressive collection of eccentric and ingenious creations. A fun place to visit for all the family.

T: 01789 269356 www.themadmuseum.co.uk

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Meet rescued horses and donkeys nose-to-nose!

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Leamington’s Art Festival is back!

Art in the Park returns for its third year to Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August, offering visitors a weekend of art, creativity and fun as local makers, musicians and performers show and display a mix of crafts and arts. More than 5,000 visitors across Warwickshire and the wider region are expected to attend the feelgood festival, with 120 artists exhibiting everything from paintings and ceramics to textiles and sculpture.

Other artistic action includes workshops ranging from upcycling to bespoke T-shirt designing and a pottery Throw Down. To fuel the fun a little more, fifteen local eateries will provide a variety of high quality food and drinks for all appetites. Motionhouse; The Pauline Quirke Academy and Stagecoach Theatre School will perform throughout the weekend with Jabba Cartel and Kate and the Mooncats bringing a musical feast to the festival. www.artinpark.co.uk Twitter @LeamingtonAITP

Royal Shakespeare Company

Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BB Every Sunday between 24 July and 28 Aug Stratford-on-Sea The seaside is coming once again to Stratford-upon-Avon! Enjoy seaside-themed fun for the whole family every Sunday between 24 July and 28 August. Relax on the Bancroft Terrace outside the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and enjoy the summer weather with some fun seaside-themed activities. Buy an ice lolly or treat yourself to an ice cream sundae as you soak up live music, family shows and much more. All activities are FREE and most are suitable for all ages.

The RSC is running lots of fun and interesting workshops and activities for all the family (children must be accompanied by an adult) between 25 July and 26 August. Here is a selection. See the RSC website for more.

Upper Circle Bar Royal Shakespeare Theatre Every Tues, 26 July-23 Aug, 2pm-4pm Drop In Craft Drop in and take part for as long or as little as you like. Each week we’ll create something new inspired by Shakespeare, his stories, characters and words. Suitable for ages 4-11 years. FREE. Weds 10 Aug, 11am-4pm Drop in Animation Drop in anytime between 11am and 4pm to create simple cut out characters, then have a go at animation! Make a 30 second silent stop-frame animation and take it home on a CD. Suitable for ages 7+.

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The Other Place Southern Lane Every Tues, 26 July-23 Aug, 11.30am-12.30pm Blood, Guts and Gore Join former RSC Head of Wigs and Make-up, Brenda Leedham, as she talks about the tricks of the trade and how bruises, cuts and scars are created. Suitable for ages 6+.

Clore Learning Centre Waterside Every Thurs, 28 July-25 Aug, 11.30am-12.30pm Active Story Telling Become an actor and tell Shakespeare’s Stories with our storyteller leading the way.

Suitable for ages 4-8 years.

Introducing Shakespeare Join our fun and lively introduction to a Shakespeare play, a great opportunity to find the funny bits or create some magic!

This one hour workshop will get you to the heart of the story and exploring Shakespeare on your feet. Suitable for ages 8+.

T: 0844 800 1110 www.rsc.org.uk

Warwick Castle

Warwick CV34 4QU Jaw-dropping history, magic, myth and adventure! New this year, get lost in time in the Horrible Histories Adventure Maze. A great day out for the whole family.

T: 0871 265 2000 www.warwick-castle.com

Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4JP A fantastic day out for all the family. Meet lots of animals including lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, penguins, lemurs and more. Cotswold Falconry Flying Displays will be at the Park every weekend from 23 July to 4 September plus August Bank Holiday Monday. August is Rhino Month and keepers will be doing a daily talk throughout August at 2pm about these magnificent animals. There will be fun activities and competitions on offer during Rhino Weekend on 6 & 7 August, aiming to help raise awareness and funds for Rhino Conservation work in Africa.

T: 01993 823006 www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Herbert Art Gallery

Coventry CV1 5QP Thurs 21 July-Tues 6 Sept, 10am-4pm Wild Wanders Delve into a wild world of possibilities, where lights sparkle and textures and materials inspire young imaginations to soar. With a range of sensory and open ended play items and a dedicated baby area, Wild Wanders encourages children to create their own adventures in a truly inspiring setting. For 0-5 year olds. FREE. Fri 22 July-Sun 15 Jan 2017 Brick Wonders A world of imagination and creativity is waiting for you! Discover the endless possibilities of these much loved little bricks, as we journey through history and around the globe for a summer of fun.

A treat for all ages, bring your curiosity, build your imagination and explore the world brick by brick. With over 70 awe inspiring models, including the Great Wall of China and Niagara Falls, marvel at the shapes and structures that can be snapped together to create the most iconic manmade, natural and ancient wonders of the world. FREE. Weds 27 July, 10am-3.30pm Brick Wonders Family Day A launch day extravaganza to celebrate the opening of our Brick Wonders exhibition!

Hands on activities with inspiring workshops exploring the versatility of these amazing little bricks. Create a wall of LEGO character portraits, animate with LEGO® characters, mini LEGO® self-portraits and much more. Some activities may charge.

Sat 30 July-Weds 31 Aug, 10.30am-3.30pm Wild Workshops Monday to Saturday each week, wild and wonderful nature inspired arts and crafts to keep families creative during the summer.

Suitable for ages 4+ but all welcome. £2.

Under 2s free.

T: 024 7623 7521 www.theherbert.org

Kenilworth Castle

Kenilworth CV8 1NE Sat 23 & Sun 24 July, 11am-5pm Knights’ Tournament Marvel at our noble knights in the ultimate medieval contest. Soak up the sights, sounds and smells of daily life in a medieval encampment.

Mon 25 July-Sat 27 Aug, Tues 30 & Weds 31 Aug, 11am-5pm Hands On history - Siege!

Time-travelling fun, bringing Kenilworth to life with outdoor adventures.

Mon 1-Fri 5 Aug, 11am-5pm Jester and Circus Skills Jesters, juggling, stilt-walking and all round tomfoolery. A fabulously foolish day out.

Thurs 4-Sat 6 Aug, 7pm and Sun 7 Aug, 11am Enchanted Circus Step inside the Big Top and travel into a fairytale world where ancient stories come alive. Visual effects, music and acrobatics.

Mon 8-Fri 12 Aug, 11am-5pm Knights and Princesses Join our academy for budding knights and princesses, with hands on medieval fun.

Transform yourself into a courtly Lord or Lady with tips on everything from curtsies to combat.

Mon 15-Fri 19 Aug, 11am-5pm Medieval Fun and Games Go a journey back through the ages to medieval England and find out what life would have been like, with hands-on activities and games.

Mon 22-Fri 26 Aug, 11am-5pm Siege the Day! Prepare for the great siege of Kenilworth.

Would-be young castle defenders can practice their trebuchet skills and discover tales of the terrifying siege.

Sat 28 & Sun 29 Aug, 11am-5pm The Siege of Kenilworth Castle A weekend of live-action re-enactments.

A packed programme of entertainment, this will be the biggest battle the castle has seen since 1266!

T: 01926 852078 www.english-heritage.org.uk/ kenilworthcastle

Summer at The National Trust

Visit a local National Trust property for family fun this summer with outdoor games, garden trails and lots more. See how many of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ you can tick off. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/ warwickshire

Foundry Woods

Leamington Spa CV31 1PH Sat 16 & Sun 17 July, 11am-1pm Big Butterfly Count Come and help count the butterflies (and moths) in the woodland. We’ll give you a chart to help identify them - and you will probably find some caterpillars as well!

Weds 27 Jul, 10 & 24 Aug, 12pm-3pm Woodland Activity Afternoon A nature trail, den building, face painting, help make a woodland themed bunting!

Then snacks and drinks in the woodland clearing.

Thurs 28 July, 1pm-2pm Teddy Bears Picnic Nature craft activities and build a den for your teddy bear. £3 per person. Bring your own picnic.

Sun 14 Aug, 10am-4pm Family Woodland Adventure Day A day in the woods for all the family with activities such as campfire cooking, fire lighting, clay work, storytelling, whittling and tool use, dens and role play, nature activities and foraging for food. £35 per family.

Thurs 25 Aug, 11am-12pm Wizards and Fairies Enjoy an enchanting hour at Foundry Wood.

Follow the fairy trail, decorate a twig wand, make a magic potion in the mud kitchen and make your own Fairy or Wizard house. £4 per child (includes fairy cakes & squash).

Booking essential: kate@greenfinder.co.uk. www.foundrywood.co.uk

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What’s on

Don’t miss!

Battle Proms Picnic Concert

Guide Dogs Training School Leamington Spa CV32 6AH Sat 9 July, 11am-4pm Guide Dog displays, Duston German Shepherd display team, sensory tunnel, children’s entertainment, bouncy castle, refreshments, stalls and more.

E: coventry@guidedogs.co.uk T: 0845 372 7344

Leamington Summer Carnival

Sat 9 July Fun for all the family, watch the procession in the town (starts at 1pm) then browse the stalls and enjoy the funfair in the Pump Room Gardens. www.leamingtoncarnival.org.uk

Warwick Folk Festival

Thurs 21-Sun 24 July Loads for families. The main Festival site in the grounds of Warwick School is packed with family entertainment from circus workshops to forest school, as well as crafts, music and dance. The Festival atmosphere spills onto the streets in and around the town itself with eclectic stalls and free street entertainment. www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk

The Pet Show

Stoneleigh Park CV8 2LZ Sat 23 & Sun 24 July This annual fur filled event returns with a packed programme and hundreds of attractions making for a fantastic family day out - and under 5s go FREE. Learn how to care for pets and be awestruck by the amazing animal displays taking place in the indoor and outdoor arenas. From minibeasts and micro-pigs to majestic horses, The Pet Show lets visitors young and old get up-close and personal with unique breeds from across the globe and promotes responsible pet ownership.

FREE voucher on page 9.

T: 0844 581 4909 www.thepetshow.co.uk

Ragley Hall Alcester B94 5NJ Sat 13 Aug, gates open at 4.30pm An exceptional evening of sublime classical music, carefully choreographed Spitfire and cavalry displays, dramatic cannon fire and a stunning firework finale – all part of the Battle Proms experience!

T: Box Office 01432 355416 www.battleproms.com

Ratburger

St John’s House Warwick CV34 4NF Tues 16 Aug, 7pm-9.30pm The theatrical premiere of David Walliams’ Ratburger, adapted for the outdoor stage.

Join Heartbreak Productions for this modern thriller that blends dark reality and irreverent comedy for today’s children.

Recommended for ages 7+.

T: 01926 412132 http://heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk/

ADVENTURE. ANIMALS. ACTION.

Welcome to Jungle Town!

An inspiring children’s play experience

encouraging imagination play and development!

GREAT SUMMER ADVENTURES Throughout the Summer Holidays

Open at Stratford Garden Centre

Visit www.jungletown.co.uk

or call 01789 296637

NEW WATER WARS & WATER BATTLES NEW Over 8’s Entertainment Programme NEW updated Farm Zone Tractor Safari PLUS all your Hatton Favourites

Art in the Park

Jephson Gardens Leamington Spa CV32 4AA Sat 6 & Sun 7 Aug, 10am-6pm Leamington’s Art in the Park Festival returns and promises to be even more spectacular than last year. Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of art, crafts, live art demonstrations, performance, music and dance. www.artinthepark.co.uk

The Wizard of Oz

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9HH Tues 13 Aug, 3.30pm-5.30pm Click your heels and ease on down the Yellow Brick Road as Immersion Theatre proudly presents a brand new, Open-Air adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, a magical family show guaranteed to have you in stitches from beginning to end!

T: 01789 204016 www.shakespeare.org.uk

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HOLIDAYS AT COVENTRY MUSEUMS Thursday 21 July - Saturday 3 September 2016 Join us for a fun filled summer packed full of creative activities.

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