ENVIRONMENT
WeCANsavethe planet
ByJamesCampbell
Mostofuswanttoliveinawaythat’skindertotheplanet, kidsespecially.Whileresearchingmyclimate-changebook forchildren,Imetabsolutepilesofstudentsinprimaryschool assemblies.Lotsofthemwereworriedaboutclimatechange butunsurehowtoturnthateco-anxietyintoeco-action.
Thankfully,thereisalotwecando-rightnow.Thesummer holidaysareagreattimetodevelopplanet-savinghabits fortherestoftheyear.Orforalifetime,ifyoustickatit!
Trythese:
Writetosomeoneinpower
You’renevertooyoung tohaveyourvoiceheard. Suggestyourkidswriteto yourMPabouttheirclimate concerns,urgingthemto getinvolvedwithkeyissues whichworryyourchild.Local MPswillhopefullyrespond -particularlyifyourchild arguestheircasewithout beingrudeorincluding photosofthemwithdevil hornsdrawnonthem!
Shopsustainably
Fastfashionisanecological nightmare.Abrandnewpair ofjeanstakes1,800gallonsof watertomake;equivalentto fourmonths’worthofbaths foronechild!Ifyourkidsneed summerclothes,headto charityshops,second-hand clothesfairsorswapwith otherparents.Findunique clothesandfeelsatisfiedthat noresourceswereusedin yourpurchases.
Aletterforthefuture Makeagame-planfor positiveenvironmental action.Askyourchildto writealettertotheirfuture selvesabouthowtheworld isnow,howthey’dlikeitto beandtheimpacttheyplan tomake.
Trysomenewplanet-friendlymeals Animalfarmingisamassivecontributortocarbonemissions. So,recruityourkidsasyourkitchenhelpers.Pickoutand cookasmanyplant-basedrecipesaspossibleasateam. Makeitanadventureforthewholefamily,exploringnew flavoursandturningleftoversintonewdishes.Wasting foodalsowastestheresourcesthatwentintogrowingand transportingit.
Rethinkyourtoiletsituation
Oursewagesystemsareoverwhelmedbythesheeramountof wasteweproduce.Muchofitgetsflushedintorivers,whereit causesalgalbloomsandchokesecosystems.Onesolutionis tocutdownonourloo-flushing.Getyourfamilytosubscribeto ‘Ifit’syellow,letitmellow;ifit’sbrown,flushitdown.’Betteryet, readupon‘humanure’andjointhemovement!
Startcomposting
Whenfoodwasteispacked inplasticandsenttolandfill, itdoesn’tgettheoxygen itneedstorotproperly, generatinghugeamounts ofmethane.Bystartingup acompostheaptogether youcanturnyourvegetable peelings,eggshells,dead leavesandgrassclippings intolovelysoilinstead.
Windowsillherbgarden Industrialfarmingandfoodshippingbothtakeahugetoll ontheenvironment.Wecan allbealittlemoresustainable bygrowingfoodathome. Startsmallthissummerwith anindoorherbgarden.Plants likebasil,coriander,mint, parsley,thymeandrosemary thriveonsunnywindowsills andareeasyforkidstogrow.
Planagreensummergetaway
Howaboutholidayingassustainablyaspossible?Taking publictransporttoyourdestinationasopposedtoflyingisa start.Oncethere,choosetowalkorbikeeverywhere.Seekout sustainableplacestostay,likeB&Bsorcampsites.Optfor restaurantsspecialisinginlocally-sourced,not-shipped-overfrom-halfway-across-the-worldingredients.Packplastic-free sunscreen.Whateveryoudo,seeifthere’saneco-friendlierway!
JamesCampbellisauthorof Don’tPanic,WeCANSaveThe Planet (availablefromwww.bookshop.org),ahilarious,lightheartedlookattheproblemsfacingplanetEarth,perfectfor educatingandcomfortingchildrenwhoareworriedabout climatechange.
HelloSummer!
Whatareyouplanningforthelong schoolholidays?LetFamilieshelpyou out.Wehavelotsofideasformakingthe summerholidaysfunandkeepingthe kidsentertained.Whetherit’sactive familyadventures,coastalwalksor holidaygamestokeepthewholefamily entertained…we’vegotyoucovered!
Don’tforgettocheckoutourWhat’sOnsectionforplentytodo closertohomethroughouttheWestMidlands.
IfyouhaveachildstartinginReceptionorchangingschoolthis September,youmightbeinterestedinpreparationyoucandoover thesummer.Wealsohavesomegreatideasonhowtokeep children’sbrainsactiveoverthelongsummerbreaksothey’reready tolearnontheirreturntoschool.
NEWthisissueisourIndependentSchoolListingswhereyoucan finddetailsofopendaysandaquickreferenceguidetopre-prep, prepandseniorschoolsinBirmingham,SolihullandSutton Coldfield.
Areyourkidsworriedaboutclimate-change?Wehavesomegreat suggestionstohelpyoudoyourbitfortheenvironmentasafamily andgetkidsthinkingabouttheplanetandhowwecantakeaction nowtoprotectitforthefuture.
Plus,someyummyrecipeideasinourfamilyfoodsectionwhichyou canhavefunmakingthissummerwiththekids.
Finally,inthisissue,wehaveaCryBabiesNewbornConeyandMy FirstBathtogiveaway!Applyinside.Bydoingso,you’llalsoensure youreceiveourdigitalmagazinestraighttoyourinbox. Enjoythemagazine!
Claire Editor –FamiliesBirmingham &FamiliesWarwickshire
Activefamily adventures
ByAndrewCampbell
Thelongsummerschoolholidaysgiveustimetotrynew andexcitingexperiencesandhaveactivefamilyadventures. Fabulousforconnectingandbonding!Ifyou’veeverfeltyou shouldgetoutmore,considertheseoptions.
Orienteering:athrillingadventureforchildren Orienteeringresemblesacross-countryracewherealongside runningorwalking,youarealsonavigatingacourse.
You’lllearnorimprovemap-readingskillsbydeciphering symbolsandplottingtheroute.Orienteeringalsorequires compassskills,includingthemaindirections,magnetic northandhowtonavigateusingthisimportanttool.Both skillsenhancekids’spatialawarenessandproblem-solving abilities.Plustheexperienceallowschildrentocompete againstthemselvesandyou,fosteringhealthycompetitionand camaraderie!
Solvingnavigationproblemsbecomesanexcitingquest.Which routeleadstothenextcontrolpoint?Decision-makingand criticalthinkingcomeintoplay,exercisingbrainandbody.It’sa mentalchallengecombinedwithphysicalactivity.
Fromurbanparkstorurallandscapes,orienteeringunveilsthe UK’sbeauty.Outdoorsyoucanallbreathefreshair,explore woodlandsanddiscoverhiddencorners.Youcanallbecome explorers,uncoveringnewvistas.Notonlythatbutcastles, forestsandancientruinsbecomecheckpointsmerginghistory withadventure.
Tostart:someNationalTrustpropertieshavepermanent orienteeringcourses;alsoBritishOrienteeringholds introductoryandfamilyevents. Visit
Focus,paddle,splashand sail
Archery cancaptivatechildren’sinterestwithitsblendoffocus, precisionandhistoricalallure.Asafamily,it’sagreatbonding experience;whetheratalocalrangeorinthegarden,hittingthe markwillbeasharedvictory.Softarcheryisnowavailableasa safeandfunintroductionforyoungones.Findlocalapproved clubsandcentresatwww.startarchery.co.uk
Coasteering combinesrockclimbing,scrambling,jumpingand swimmingalongtheruggedcoastalsea.Withwetsuitsand helmets,kidsfromasyoungasage8canparticipatewiththe familyincreatingexhilaratingmemoriestogether.
Sailing offersfamiliesthechancetoembarkonamaritime adventure,beginningwithlightweightboatsthateffortlessly skimacrosslakes,riversandwaterparks.Childrenasyoungas age7canhaveago.www.bit.ly/PaddlingUK
Canoeing offersthechancetopaddlethroughserenelakes, windingriversandsceniccanalsonatrulyfamily-friendlywater adventure.www.bit.ly/PaddlingUK
FossilHunting:anexpeditionbackintime Fossilhuntingisn’tjustapastime;it’sagatewaytoancient worlds.Beaches,cliffsandquarriesallholdsecretshiddenfor millionsofyears.Summerisanidealtimeforfamiliestograb theirmagnifyingglassesandheadoutonanexpedition.
Therearesomanyskillsinvolvedinfossilhunting.Firstly, it’sasciencelessoninaction.Childrenlearnaboutgeology, paleontologyandEarth’shistory whilesiftingthroughrocksand sandsandpickingouttinyfossilssharpensfine-motorskills.It’s afascinatingtreasurehuntamongpebblesandstones.
Fossilhuntingteachescaution.Kidshandletoolsnearcliffsand coastlines,learningriskassessment.Encourageyourkidsto sortandorderthevariousfossilsbyshapeandsize,improving cognitiveskills,aswellasreadingabouttheirfinds.Researching willadddepthtotheirdiscoveries.
TherearehundredsofgreatplacesintheUKtogofossilhunting includingtheJurassicCoast,RedcarinNorthYorkshire,Herne BayinKentandWestRuntoninNorfolk.
TheUKAssociationofFossilHuntersholdsfamily-friendlyfield tripsacrossthecountry.Findyoursatwww.ukafh.com
Anactivityfamiliesmightnothaveconsideredis horseriding. Thegreatoutdoorsoffersadifferentperspectiveuponasaddle! Excitingstories,songsandrole-playabouthorsescomealiveas kidslearntotakecontrolofthesegentlegiants.Beyondphysical exerciseawayfromscreens,theylearnresponsibility,empathy andconfidencebyengagingwithananimalmuchlargerthan themselves.
ThePonyClubUK (www.pcuk.org)and TheBritishHorse Society (www.bhs.org.uk)canpointyoutolocalclubs.Ifyour childcatchestheridingbug,considersummercampsorevena residentialridingholiday.
Meanwhile, Padel, theUK’sfastest-growingsport,isluring familiesoutdoors.Combiningtennisandsquash,it’seasyto pickup.Run,hitandlaughonthecourtsdesignedfordoubles, fosteringteamworkandconnection.
Padelburnsenergy,buildingendurance,strengthandagility. It’sadynamicworkoutintheoutdoors.Thefast-pacedgame sharpenshand-eyecoordinationandreflexes.Contactyourlocal tennisclub,leisurecentreorvisitwww.bit.ly/LTAPadel.
Coastalwalksforlittlewalkers
It’ssummer!Whataperfecttimetotakethekidstoexploreouramazingcoastline,fromgoldensandybeachestohiddencoves andtoweringcliffsthatprovideahavenforbirds.ThesearesomeofourfavouritecoastalwalksfromTheOutdoorGuide (www.theoutdoorguide.co.uk)thataresuitableforallthefamilytoenjoy.
RopeWalktoClimping,WestSussex
ThiswalkloopsaroundpartoftheWestSussexcoastline.The startpointisclosetoLittlehamptontrainstation(lessthantwo hoursfromLondonVictoria).Thebeachsectionismainlyshingle withsanddunesthatareaSSSI-SiteofSpecialScientificInterest. Sokeepyoureyespeeledforfascinatingfossilsandgeodes! www.bit.ly/climping
BemptonCliffs,Yorkshire
TheYorkshirecoastlineishometoadiverserangeofbirdspecies andthiswalkgivesyoutheopportunitytospotsomeofthem. It’sapushchair-friendly(andthereforewheelchairfriendly)walk and,atlessthan1kminlength,it’sperfectforlittlelegsandoffers amazingviewsouttosea. www.bit.ly/bemp
WestRunton-campsitetobeach,Norfolk
LocatedontheNorthNorfolkcoastline,WestRuntonisoneofthe bestplacestogorockpoolingforminibeastswithyourlittleones. Butyouneedtocheckthetidetimesbeforehandtoensureyou’re thereforlowtide.There’sahandyshoponthecoastroadthatsells netsandbucketsifyoudon’talreadyhavethegear. www.bit.ly/runton
CrosbyBeach,Merseyside
TheartistAnthonyGormleyhasreallyputCrosbyBeachonthe mapthroughhisartinstallationcalledAnotherPlace.Spread acrossthebeachareahundredlife-sizedironstatuesofpeople whoemergeasthetidegoesout.It’sagreatbeachforallthe familytoenjoyandoffersviewsoutacrosstheWirralandoverto NorthWalesandSnowdonia. www.bit.ly/crosby.b
HengistburyHead,Dorset
AtthemosteasterlypointofBournemouthBayisHengistbury Headandthiswalktakesyouonalooparoundtheheadlandand naturereserve.Fromthetopofthewalk,you’lltakeinamazing viewsacrossthebaytowardstheIsleofWightinonedirectionand thePurbeckHillsintheother.There’salsoplentyofopenspacefor littleonestorunfree,plusagreatcafe. www.bit.ly/hengist
StaffinBay,IsleofSkye
Therearenotmanywalksthatgiveyoutheopportunitytofollow inthefootstepsofdinosaursbutthat’sexactlywhatyoucandoon thebeachherewiththefossilisedfootprintsthatareonlyvisibleat lowtideandleftover165millionyearsago!Fromthebay,youcan alsoseesealsandsometimeswhalestoo! www.bit.ly/staffinb
BroadHavenbeachwalk,Pembrokeshire
ThisisawalkyoumightwanttodolateroninthedayasBroad HavenbeachhasDarkSkystatus.Thismeansthereislittletono lightpollutionatnight,offeringamazingviewsofthestarryskyon clearnights.ThewalkstartsaroundBoshertonLakeswhichare teemingwithwildlife;makesureyoukeepaneyeoutfortheotters asyouwalkthrough! www.bit.ly/broadhave
SouthMiltonSandstoHopeCove,Devon
Thesouthwestcoastlineisfulloflittlecoveswhereyoucan imagine(orplayatbeing)piratescomingashoreindaysgoneby. ThislovelylittlewalkexploresonesuchcoveonthesouthDevon coast.KeepaneyeoutforThurlestoneRock;justoffthemain beach,it’sanimpressivearch-shapedcoastalrockformation. www.bit.ly/hopecov
Preparingtostartor changeschool
ByGailHugman
Startingorchangingschoolcanbebothanexcitingand nerve-wrackingbusiness,notonlyforparentsbutalsofor childrenwhopickuponthevibeathome.Withplanning,you canfeelmoreconfidentinthewayyousupportandcelebrate yourchild’smilestonesandtransitionsastheyoccur.
Gettingyourchildreadytostartschool
Besuretoreadtheinformationpackprovidedbyschool.
Teachyourchildtodressintheirschoolclothesas independentlyaspossible.
Showyourchildhowtousecutleryforschoollunches;or packedlunchboxesandwrappers.
Practiselisteningskillsbygivinginstructionsandaskingyour childtorepeatthembacktoyou.
Havefunwithactivitiesthatpractisefinemotorskills,suchas tracingorthreadingbeads.
Explainthatschoolistheplacetheywilllearnskillssuchas readingandwriting,tohelptheminlife.Andmakenewfriends toplaywith!
Letthemknowtheirteacherwillbeexcitedtomeetthemandis hopingtheyarekindandfriendlyaswell.Thishelpsyourchildto bemorerelaxed.
Ifyourchildisalittleanxious,itcanhelptoremindthemwhere you’llbeandwhatyou’llbedoingwhilethey’reatschool.Tell themyou’llbethinkingaboutthemandlookingforwardto seeingthemattheendoftheday.
Movingtosecondary
Movingtosecondaryschoolisanotherbigtransition thatmanychildrenlookforwardtobutcanfindalittle overwhelmingwhenithappens.Intheweeksleadingupto thenewterm:
Remindthemthatnooneexpectsthemtobeperfect. If theygetlostduringthefirstweek,alltheyneedtodoisask forhelp!Talkaboutwhatislikelytobeexpectedofthem andremindthemyou’restillavailableforhelpandsupportat home.Thisreassurestheirbrainandhelpstheirconfidence.
Tellthemthatifthey’renotsureofsomething, asking questionsisokay,providingthey’repolite.
Explainthatit’sfinetofeelexcitedandalittlebitanxious. Askthemifthere’sanythingthey’reworriedabout.Aimto suggestreassuringandpracticalsolutionstoeventheir smallestworries,whicharequitenormalwhenstartinganew phase.
Finally,relax! Yourchildwillfeelmoreconfidentifyouare proudofwhotheyareanddelightedwiththeprogressthey aremaking.
Returningtoschool
Ithelpstoprepareforreturningtoschoolafterthelongsummer holidays.
AweekbeforeschoolstartsinSeptember,tellyourchildit’s timetogettheirbrainreadytolearnagain,whichmeansgetting usedtoschoolbedtimes!Italsousuallymeansgettingupearlier thanintheholiday.Starttolimitscreentimethatcandistract theirbrainandmakeconcentrationatschoolmoredifficult.Put togetherahomeworkkitanddecidewhenandwherehomework willbedone(allowingforafterschoolclubs).
Gettingorganisedandputtingafewthingsinplacebeforethe newschoolyearwillmakeforaneasierstartinSeptember!
GailHugmanisproprietorofLessonsAlive(www.lessonsalive. com)andauthorofAShortandSimpleBookfortheWhy’s,100 ThingstoLearnbeforeyou’re10,plustherecentlypublished MakingthePenniesDrop,whichshowsparentsexactlyhowto teachkeyskillstochildren.
Homeworkpreparation
Planningforhomeworkbeforeschoolstartshelpsset expectations.First,decidewherethehomeworkwillbe doneandaskyourchildwhattheythinkwouldhelpthemto beorganised.
Prepareahomeworkkitinaboxordrawer.Thiscansave valuableminutesinabusyevening.Ithelpsyourchildfocus ontheirassignmentsratherthanspendtimesearchingfora pencil!Workonittogetherandputtheminchargeofmaking achecklist.Askthemtomakesureeverythinggoesback whenthey’vefinishedandletyouknowifthingswearoutor getlostandneedtobereplaced.
Olderchildrenmaybegivenasmallbudgetforessential equipmentwhichencouragesresponsibilityandorganisation.
Usefulitemsinclude:atimer–helpsbrainstostayfocused; pen;pencils;colouringpencils;eraser;pencilsharpener;ruler; dictionary;gluestick;scissors;protractor;Post-its;paper; counters;spellingpracticesheets;dice;string;holepunch; paperclips;plasticpocketsforwork;stressorjugglingballs; craftmaterials;water;backgroundcalmingmusic(optional!)
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Summerfunforallthefamily
MusicforYouth’sNationalFestival SymphonyHall,TownHall,CBSO Centre&FringestageinCentenary Square. 4–6Jul
Three-daycelebrationofvibrantlive music!Experiencethetalentsofupand-comingyoungmusicians acrossvariousgenresincluding jazz,soul,funk,choirs,orchestras, andmuchmore.Everyonewelcome! Ticketsonline. bmusic.co.uk/events/music-foryouths-national-festival
BirminghamBotanicalGardens Edgbaston TheGardenshavesomethingforall agestoenjoy,including7,000plants, 4VictorianGlasshouses,children’s trailsandaplayground. www.birminghambotanical gardens.org.uk
BirminghamWildlifeConservation Park Edgbaston Hometoauniquecollectionof animalsfromacrosstheworld. Thereareredpandas,lemurs, reptiles,meerkats,otters,birds, wallabiesandacollectionof monkeys. birmingham.gov.uk/conservationpark
MartineauGardens Birmingham 2.5acresoforganicallymanaged landscapetoexploreincludinga naturetrail,formalgardenand children’s‘shipwreck’playarea. Outdoorfamilytheatreproductions onselecteddatesthissummer. www.martineau-gardens.org.uk
SolihullSummerFest
TudorGrangePark,Solihull 20–21Jul
Theultimatefeel-goodfestival returnsforits8thyear!Enjoya weekendofgreatmusic,art,and food.Familyticketsavailable.Under 16smustattendwithanadultand under4sareFREE. www.solihullsummerfest.co.uk
Kid’sCarfest
TownCentre,SuttonColdfield 10Aug(10:00–16:00)
SeefamouscarsfromTVandfilm alongTheParade.Plus,face painting,balloonartist,thebubbleologistandlivemusic!FREEfunfor allthefamily. www.visitroyalsuttoncoldfield.co.uk
BirminghamBookExtravaganza MidlandsArtCentre 11Aug(11:00–16:00) Imerseyourselfintheuniverseof bookswithadiverserangeof literature.Celebratewords, creativityandcommunity.£1entry. Under16s,studentsandover65s FREE. www.rosiesretrobazaar.co.uk
Wizzafest2024
BlythHallFarm,Coleshill 23-26Aug
Wizzafestisafamilymusicfestival withlivemusic,stalls,streetfood andactivitiesforeveryagegroup. Weekendanddayticketsavailable. www.wizzafest.co.uk
TheAlexandraTheatre
Birmingham
101Dalmatians-TheMusical Tue2–Sat6Jul
AgeRecommendation:5+ Grease-TheMusical Mon15–Sat20Jul
PeppaPig’sFunDayOut Wed31Jul–Thu1Aug www.atgtickets.com
SymphonyHall Birmingham Cirque Sat27Jul(15:00)
AgeRecommendation:5+ www.bmusic.co.uk
TheCoreTheatre Solihull
CanalsideFarm GreatHaywood,Staffordshire
TakeapicturesqueCanalsideWalk orCycleRide,PYOsummerfruits, visitStaffordshireWildlifeTrustand enjoyadeliciousafternoonteaonthe caféterrace.SummerMarket6-7Jul. www.canalsidefarm.co.uk
WinterbourneHouseandGarden Birmingham Edwardianhistorichouseand botanicalgardenwithplentyof activitiesthissummerforfamilies. Children’sgarden,familytrail,Tea Room,giftshopandsecond-hand bookshop.Under5sFREE. www.winterbourne.org.uk
WalsallArboretum TownCentre,Walsall Accessiblewalkways,boatinglake andlakesidecafé,tenniscourtsand acresofopenplayingfieldsto explore.Plusachildren’splayarea withskateparkandsplashpad. FREEentry. www.go.wasall.gov.uk
NationalTrust Birminghamand WestMidlands
Enjoyavibrantandcolourful SummerofPlayatourlocalNational Trustproperties:BirminghamBack toBacks,Roundhouse,Wightwick ManorandGardens,ClentHills& MoseleyOldHall.Eachpropertyhas itsownuniquefamilyactivitiesso whynotvisitthemall.Seeindividual websitesfordetailsandprices. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
MoseleyFolkandArtFestival MoseleyParkandPool,Birmingham 30Aug–1Sep Immersivefamily-friendlyfestival celebratingtheverybestof contemporaryFolkMusic,Artsand Crafts.Activitiesforallages. Childrenunder12FREEwithpaying adult. www.moseleyfolk.co.uk
SummerSing–Learnsongs withchoirtutor GreatestShowman–Tue23Jul (10:00–13:00) Moana&Encanto–Thu25Jul (10:00–13:00)
AgeRecommendation:7-13 BhangraTotsStorytime Thu8Aug(09:30–10:30& 11:00–12:00) AgeRecommendation:2–6 www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk
TheHundred VariousvenuesthroughouttheUK 23Jul–18Aug (3,6,12,15Aug-FixturesatEdgbaston,Birmingham)
World-class100ballcricket,livemusic,concourseentertainment,food anddrinkandfamilyfriendlyactivitiesawaityouaseightcity-basedteams battleitoutinTheHundredcompetitionoverfiveweeksthisSummer. TheHundredallowsyoungfanstoconnectwithworld-classplayersfrom aroundtheworldandenjoythehighsandlowsofaction-packed, unmissablecricketataffordableprices. SupporttheBirminghamPhoenixMen’sandWomen’scricketteamsthis summerandenjoyagreatdayoutforthewholefamily. Formoreinformationortobuytickets,pleasevisit www.thehundred.com
Museums&History
BlackCountryLivingMuseum
Dudley Gobackintimeandexplore26acres ofcarefullyreconstructedshops, housesandindustrialareasthat representtheBlackCountry’s fascinatingstory. www.bclm.com
DudleyMuseumattheArchives
Dudley Filledwithfantasticfossilsand guaranteedfun,enjoyawholehost ofdisplaysincludinggeology, dinosaurs,historicfindsfromDudley Castle,localheroes,glassand artworkeveryThu,FriandSat. FREEentry. www.dudley.gov.uk
DudleyZoo&Castle
Dudley Hometoalargecollectionof endangeredspeciesaswellasbeing thesiteofan11thcenturycastle-an importantgeologicalsite. www.dudleyzoo.org.uk
LapworthMuseumofGeology
UniversityofBirmingham Goandseethefinestandmost extensivecollectionsoffossils, mineralsandrocksintheMidlands. Excitingfamilyactivities,educational talks,toursandarts&crafts activities.
www.birmingham.ac.uk
SandwellMuseums
Sandwell,variouslocations Explorearangeofdifferent museumsincludingOakHouse Museum(ahalf-timbered farmhouse),BromwichHall(a medievalmoatedmanorhouse),and more.MostlyFREEtovisit.Seasonal activities.
www.sandwell.gov.uk/museums
SellyManorMuseum
Birmingham
Stepbackintimetodiscoverhow theTudorscooked,dressedand lived.Exploretheparlour,dininghall, kitchenandbedchamber.Dressup inreplicacostumesandsuitof armour.FREEchildren’strail. www.sellymanormuseum.org.uk
ThinkTank
Birmingham
Fourfloorsoffuntoexplore,bursting withmorethan200hands-onhightechdisplaysalongsidehistorical collectionsandnaturalscience specimens.Funandeducational! Autismfriendlysessions. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk /thinktank
WestMidlandsPoliceMuseum
Birmingham
Learnabouttwocenturiesofpolicing history.Experienceanauthentic Victorianlock-up,hearabout pioneeringindividuals,interactive displays,dressupinpoliceuniforms andtakeyourownmugshot! museum.west-midlands.police.uk
GetActive
AckersAdventure Birmingham
Getinvolvedwiththeactionat Ackers,includinglearntoskilessons (4+),tubingortobogganing,disc golf,sessionsforhomeschoolers andholidaycamps. www.ackers-adventure.co.uk
GoApe
CannockChase(Staffordshire)Wyre Forest(Kidderminster)Coombe Abbey(Coventry) Forthrill-seekingadultsandfunseekingchildrenexperiencethebest ofhighropeantics,forestsegways, netadventures,ziptrekadventure, axethrowingandmini-LandRovers. Activitiesvarybylocation.Book online. www.goape.co.uk
RockUp Birmingham Enjoysomehealthy,action-packed funinasafeenvironment.Climbing walls(age4+),toddlerclimband play(upto5’s),verticalchallenges, highropes(minheightrequirements) plussoftplayfor0-5’s.Alsoavailable forgroupbookings,schoolsand parties. www.rock-up.co.uk
SummerReadingChallenge WestMidlandsLibraries
Takepartonlineoratyourlocal library.Setyourreadinggoaland readanythingyoulike!Encouraging childrenage4–11to enjoythe benefitsofreadingforpleasure. Signup,readbooks,earndigital rewards.Starts6Jul. www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
Parkridge BruetonPark,Solihull Joininwithsomeoutdoorfunover theholidays.There’sPondDipping, WoodlandTreasureHunt,Bug Hunting,CharcoalPencilMaking, OutdoorSurvival,FamilyDen Buildingandmuchmore(Selected datesonly)PlusregularNatureTots andAfterSchoolClubs. www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
NewSquareBeach
WestBromwichShoppingCentre Throughouttheschoolholidays, familiesareinvitedtohaveFREE funatthebeach,withlotsof additionalentertainmentforthe kidseverydayanddeckchairsfor parentstorelax!Extraspecial activitiesonselecteddays. www.newsquarewb.com
NPFBassetsPoleAdventurePark SuttonColdfield Kidsandfunfamilyactivities,ideal forkeepingactive,adventurouskids entertainedthroughouttheschool holidays.Paintball,LaserTag, Archery,Bushcraft,QuadTrekking, JungleEscape,Gelballandmuch more.Alldesignedforchildren,age restrictionsapply. www.npfbassettspole.com
RushUKTrampolinePark
Stirchley,Birmingham
Excitingactivitiesforallages includingToddlerCourtarea,After DarkwithUVlights,Sunset Sessions,SENSessionsforahappier bouncewithfewerpeopleandno music,OpenJumpsessionsforage 4+,RushEnergyYoga–energetic yogaclassesonthetrampolines. www.rushuk.com
JuniorParkrun Variouslocations AFREE,funandfriendlyweekly2K eventforjuniors(4-14yearsold) EverySundayat9:00.Childrenmust beabletocompletethecourse withoutanadult. www.parkrun.com
PlanetIce Solihull Skateforfun,learntoskateorbooka party.NEWIceCardMembership offersdiscountsonselectedpublic skating,courses,cashbackand vouchercodes. www.planet-ice.co.uk
CliffLakes Tamworth TheUltimatewatersports destination!HometotheUK’s biggestAquaPark.Withanextensive rangeofinflatableslides,climbing wallsandtrampolinesover5parks. PlusSUPandcoldwaterswimming. www.clifflakes.co.uk
TheBearGryllsAdventure Birmingham Epicexperienceswhichwillpushyou toyourlimits.Fromindoorclimbing walls,highropes,zipline,archery, shooting,axethrowing,cagesnorkel, sharkdivetoiFLY,there’ssomething foreveryone. www.beargryllsadventure.com
GoldenPutter CannonHillPark,Birmingham Challengethekidsto36holesof minigolfmadnessthissummer. Perfectforpeopleofallages. Wheelchair/pushchairaccessible. Brilliantwaytospendthedaywith friendsandfamily! www.cannonhillpark.co.uk
TheStickManOutdoorTrail NationalMemorialArboretum, Staffordshire FREEbrand-newmile-longtrailfor youngvisitorstohelpTheStick Manonhisadventurebacktothe FamilyTree.Anadventurethrough acresofwoodlandfeaturinglotsof carvingstospotalongtheway. www.thenma.org.uk
DaysOut
CadburyWorld Birmingham Enjoyadaychoc-fulloffunand discoverthestoryofhowtheymake CadburyChocolate.Interactive factorytourwithdemos,exciting rides,meetCadburycharacters. Withplentyofchocolateytreats! www.cadburyworld.co.uk
DraytonManor Tamworth Thrillsandadventureforallthe familytoenjoy.Ticketsinclude ThomasLand,a15-acrezoo-home toover500animalsfromallover theworld,aVikingsareaand nauticallythemedAdventureCove. www.draytonmanor.co.uk
WhipsnadeZoo Dunstable Feelthewonderofwildlifethis summeratWhipsnadeZoo,the UK’sbiggestzoo.Discoverover 10,000animalsincludingthenew MonkeyForestexhibit,expert animaltalkseveryday,plusahuge outdoorplayarea!There’sawhole dayofspecialfamilymemoriesto bemade. www.whipsnadezoo.org
LegolandDiscoveryCentre
Birmingham
Getcreativeandhavefunwithyour favouriteLEGOcharactersin Miniland,the4Dcinema,the KingdomQuestRide,LegoCity Softplayandsomuchmore. www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com
NationalSeaLifeCentre Birmingham
Takeatriptotheaquariumwiththe UKsonly360-degreeoceantunnel andover60displaysoffreshwater andmarinelife.Quieterexperience sessionsavailableforSEND childrenandtheirfamilies. www.visitsealife.com/birmingham WestMidlandsSafariPark Bewdley
Four-miledrive-throughsafariwith over100differentspecies throughoutthepark.Plusthrilling themeparkanddinosaurexhibit. StayovernightinaluxurySafari Lodgeforatotallywildexperience. www.wmsp.co.uk
Continuityoflearning duringthesummer break
ByZuzuJordan
Schoolsummerholidaysofferfamiliesachancetospendtime togetherandgetsomemuchdeservedrespite.However,no onewantslearningtoseepawayorbecomestagnant.
‘Brushingawaythecobwebs’afterthesummerholidayscan takesometimeinSeptember;indeed,childrencanbemistaken ashavingregressed.Weallwantourchildrentohittheground runningassoonastheyreturn.Happily,thisisachievableinthe leaduptothenewschoolyear.Trysomeofthesetechniquesto helpwithlearningcontinuity:
Expandingchildren’svocabulary isincrediblyimportanttotheir writingandreadingcomprehension.Whenonholidayorjust goingondaytrips,thinkaboutthenewwordsyouareexposing themto.Equally,playinggamesathomesuchasScrabbleand HeadsUpcanbeeducational.
Makesurebooksareapartofeveryday. Wheneveryouread toyourchildorletthemlistentoanaudiobooktheyformthe senseofabeginning,middleandendofastory.Signupfor the SummerReadingChallengeatyourlocallibrarywhich rewardschildrenfortheirefforts.Maketimetochataboutwhat yourchildrenarereading;itwillraisetheirengagementand comprehensionlevels.
Utiliseeducationalapps tohelpchildrenpractiseskillsand enhancetheirlearning.
Practiseliteracyskills bywritingapostcardonholiday,emails orevenletterstofriendsandfamily,journaling,bloggingand
enteringwritingcompetitions.
Setprojects suchasraisingawarenessonenvironmentalissues orcharityfundraising.Thiscanencompassarangeofskills includingliteracyandnumeracy.
Teachskills thathelpyourchildtonavigatethroughlife.For example:touchtyping,readingbusortraintimetables,cooking ameal,mapreading,planninganevent,packingforatripand FirstAid.
Physicalactivitiesareessential andmoreappealinginthe summerwhentheweatheriskindertous.Setgoalslikelearning torideabikeorswimmingalengthofapool.
Relaxingonroutinesisimportant butrememberthatroutines intheweeksleadinguptoreturningtoschoolhelpwiththe transitioningoingback.
ZuzuJordanisaMasteryforMathsspecialistwhohastaught primaryagedchildrenforsixteenyearsandisinterestedin earlyyearsandhomelearning.ForFREEhomeworkandhome learningresources,findheronInstagramatedumate_uk
IndependentSchools
PrepandJuniorSchools
EdgbastonHighSchool forGirls
Edgbaston,Birmingham
T:01214545831
www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk
OpenMorning:Sat21Sep
09:30–12:00
HallfieldSchool
Edgbaston,Birmingham
T:01214541496
www.hallfieldschool.co.uk
HighclareSchool
Erdington,Birmingham
T:01213737400 www.highclareschool.co.uk
NorfolkHouseSchool
Birmingham T:01214547021
www.norfolkhouseschool.co.uk
PriorySchool
Edgbaston,Birmingham
T:01214404103
www.prioryschool.net
St.George’sSchool
Edgbaston,Birmingham
T:01216250398 www.sgse.co.uk
OpenMorning:Sat28Sep 10:00–12:00
TheBlueCoatSchool
Edgbaston,Birmingham
T:01214106800 www.thebluecoatschool.com
OpenMorning:Sat21Sep 09:00–13:00
Birmingham,Solihull&SuttonColdfield
WestHouseSchool
Edgbaston,Birmingham
T:01214404097 www.westhouseprep.com
EversfieldPrepSchool
Solihull
T:01217050354 www.eversfield.co.uk
OpenMorning:Sat5Oct
RuckleighSchool
Solihull T:01217952773 www.ruckleigh.co.uk
SolihullSchool
Solihull T:01217050958 www.solsch.org.uk
TheShrubberySchool
SuttonColdfield
T:01213511582 www.shrubberyschool.com
SeniorSchools
EdgbastonHighSchoolfor Girls
Edgbaston,Birmingham
T:01214545831
www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk
OpenMorning:Sat21Sep 09:30–12:00
HallfieldSchool
Edgbaston,Birmingham T:01214541496 www.hallfieldschool.co.uk
HighclareSchool
Erdington,Birmingham T:01213737400 www.highclareschool.co.uk
KingEdward’sSchool
Birmingham T:01214721672 www.kes.org.uk
KingEdwardVIHighSchool forGirls Birmingham T:01214721834 www.kehs.org.uk
PriorySchool
Edgbaston,Birmingham T:01214404103 www.prioryschool.net
St.George’sSchool
Edgbaston,Birmingham T:01216250398 www.sgse.co.uk
OpenMorning:Sat28Sep 10:00–12:00
SolihullSchool
Solihull T:01217050958 www.solsch.org.uk
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Confidence,creativityandconnection
WhenPaulineQuirkeMBEandherhusbandSteveopened thePaulineQuirkeAcademyofPerformingArtsin2007, theyaimedtohelpyoungpeoplerealisetheirfullpotential throughadiversespectrumofperformingarts.Withover 200academiestoday,thisethosremainscentralatPQA everyweekend.
Allourstudentshavesomethinguniquetooffer,andweaimto bringoutthebestineachofthem.Fromthemomentyourchild stepsthroughourdoors,weteachperformingartsskillsthat boostconfidenceandcreativityinawarm,welcoming environment.
ConfidenceBoosting
Buildingconfidenceanddevelopingperformanceskillsarekey reasonschildrenjoinPQA.Learningandpracticingperforming artsinasafe,encouragingenvironmenthelpsyoungpeople buildself-belief.Whetherit’spracticingroutinesorperforming infrontofpeers,family,andfriends,ourstudentslearntotry newthings.Wesupportandnurturethem,allowingtheir confidencetoblossomnaturally.
DuringtheirtimewithPQA,studentshaveopportunitiesto performinshowcases,localperformances,andevenin London’sWestEnd.It’samazingtoseeourstudents experiencethethrillofperforming,knowingthey’vebuiltthe skillstoachievegreatthingsonandoffthestage.
AnOutletforCreativity
Creativitypositivelyimpacts mentalhealthinmanyways.It canhelprefocusthoughtsawayfromworries,expressoneself, releaseendorphins,boostself-esteem,andconnectwith others.Whetherlearningadanceroutine,actinginaplay,or pitchingafilmidea,ourstudentsusetheirimaginationsand expressthemselves,fosteringfaithintheircapabilities.
OurFilm&Televisionmoduleuniquelynurturescreativity. Studentslearnallaspectsoffilmmaking,fromcastingand scriptworktodirectingandoperatingcamerasandsound equipment,aswellasactingforthescreen.
ConnectingwithOthers
Fewindustriesrelyonteamworkasmuchastheperforming arts.Studentslearntoworkwithinagroupandinteract respectfully.Sharingacommongoalandworkingcollectively providesabeneficialexperience.Rehearsing,performing,or filmingallowsyoungpeopletoconnectwithpeerswhoshare thesamepassions.Byworkingtogether,studentsformstrong bonds,deepenempathy,anddevelopcompassionforthe worldaroundthem.
AtPQA,webelieveperformingartscanpositivelyimpact futuregenerations.Bynurturingtheseskills,youngpeople benefitinallwalksoflifeandintoadulthood.We’dloveto welcomeyourchildtolearnandgrowwithus.
Formoreinformationortofindyournearestacademy, visitwww.pqacademy.com
Holidaygamesto keepthefamily entertained
Ifyou’reheadingoffonfamilycampingorcaravanning holidaysthisyearorindeedanytripwhereyou’llhavetime andspacetoplaygames,herearesometoptipsfromour friendsat TinBoxTraveller (www.tinboxtraveller.co.uk)tokeep thewholefamilyentertained.
Twister
Everyone’sguaranteedagiggle withTwister.Thebestchoiceis thepicnicblanketversionwitha waterproofbackingforoutdoor play.
Scavengerhunts
Allyouneedforthisactivegame issomepaper,apenandmaybe abaginwhichtogatheryour scavengergoodies.Preparea listofobjectsyourchildrenneed tofindaroundtheareaandsend themoffonahunt.Ifyouneed inspiration,youcanalsofind pre-preparedscavengerhunts online.
Charades
Denbuilding
Allthebestcampsitescome withabitofwoodlandattached andsomewillevenhaveaden buildingarea.Checkwiththe ownersfirstbeforeyoustarta denbuildingcompetition.
Storybag
Beforeyourtrip,fillabag withlotsofdifferentobjects. Theymightbesmalltoys, kitchenutensilsorjunk drawerfinds.Sityourfamily down,takeitinturnstopluck anitemfromthebaganduse ittotellastory.Passonthe bagforthenextinstalment. Thisisanimaginative‘round thecampfire’activity!
PassthePigs
Thisisanotherfavourite campinggamefrommy childhood.Muchhilaritywas hadlateintotheevenings over‘leaningjowlers’and ‘doubletrotters.’
Thisclassicfamilygameisevenmorefunaroundacampfireor firepit.
Parachutegames
Playparachutesareagreatchoiceforwideopenspaces.Make somenewfriendsandgetthemalltoholdontooneofthehandles. Billowtheparachuteupanddowntobounceaball,workingasa teamtokeepitfromhittingtheground.Formoregames,goto www.bit.ly/parachutegm
Minibeasthunt
Makethemostofbeinginthegreatoutdoorsandgoonaminibeast hunt. TheWoodlandTrust (www.woodlandtrust.org.uk)hasmini beasthuntsheetsyoucandownloadbeforeyourtripordrawup yourown.
Geo-caching
Therearetreasurestobefound allaroundthecountryside, hiddenbyGeo-Cache adventurers.Downloadtheapp atwww.geocaching.com/play beforeyouleavehomeandget involvedintheworld’slargest treasurehunt.
Cardgames
Apackofcardsoffersendless possibilities,fromSnapfor youngkidsthroughtoPatience andCanastaforteens.We’ve alsodiscoveredthebrilliantcard gameDobblerecently;greatfun forkidsagedsixandup.
WhoamI?
PacksomePost-itnotesforthisfungame.Everyonehasthename ofacelebritystucktotheirheadandhastoquestiontheother playerstoworkoutwhotheyare.Taketurnstoaskquestionsand guessyourcharacter.Thefirsttoworkitoutwins.Setyourown rulesaboutwhattypeofcelebritiescount:deadoralive;real-lifeor fiction;orhumanoranimals.Thechoiceisyours!
Miniboardgames
Travel-sizemagneticboard gamesareeasytopackand comeinhandyforamusing boredchildrenonarainy day.Haveaboardgame marathonandseewhocan totupthemostpointsuntil thesuncomesoutagain.
Swingball
Afamilytripfavourite,the equipmentitselfisreallylight andcanbebrokendowninto smallerpiecestotransport inthebackofyourcar. Justwatchoutforthemost competitivemembersof yourfamilysmashingtheball aroundlikeAndyMurray!
BilinguaSing
BirminghamSouth
Song-filled Spanish,French and Italian ClassesinHarborne, BearwoodandBournville.
Helpdevelopyourlittleone’searlycommunicationskills, buildtheirconfidenceandenhancetheirphysicaland emotionaldevelopmentwithourmulti-award-winning music,language, and sensory classes.Earlyexposure toasecondlanguageisfantasticforyourlittleone’sbrain developmentandlearningskills.
Classesforbabies(from4weeks),crawlersandtoddlers/ pre-schoolers!Youdon’tneedtoknowanylanguagesto joinus-you’llbesingingalonginnotime!
LearnaLanguagewithyourLittleOne! 07539863024
lucy@bilinguasing.com
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Born2Sing
Weofferchildren’ssinginglessonswherewefocus ondevelopingvocaltechnique,breathingexercises, buildingconfidence,auditionpreparationandso muchmore.
Wealsowelcomeand supportchildrenwithSpecial EducationalNeedsinreaching theirgoals.
07859809350
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Healthysnacks for summer
Anticipatingthatyourkidswillneedmany,manysnacksduring theschoolholidays,wehavetwohealthysnackrecipesforyou totry.Guaranteedtoimpresstoddlersandprimaryschoolage kidsalike!
Apple&CarrotSnackBars
Makes16minibars
Thesetastyandnutritiousbarsarequicktomakeandhave noaddedsugarsatall!Onlyaddasplashofmaplesyrupor honeyifyoufancy.Softandeasytoeatwithoutbeingmushy orcrumbly,thetexturesuitsteethingtoddlersandmeansless mess!
Preptime: 10minutes
Cooktime: 20to25minutes
Ingredients
2½cups(225g)rolledoats
2mediumapples,peeled,coredandroughlychopped 2mediumripebananas
1⅓cup(140g)shreddedcarrot
¼cup(40g)hemphearts
1tspgroundcinnamon
Method
Preheattheovento350°F(180°C,gasmark4,fan160°C)and linea9x9inch(23x23cm)orsimilarsizedbakingtraywith parchmentpaper,takingthepaperovereachsideofthetray.
Addtheoatstoafoodprocessorandblendonhightoaflour consistency.Setasidetheblendedoatsinalargebowl.
Addthechoppedapplesandbananastoyourfoodprocessor andblendtoapureeconsistency.Addthepureetothebowl ofoats,alongwiththeshreddedcarrot,hempheartsand cinnamon.Mixuntilcombined.
Transferthemixturetothelinedbakingtrayandsmoothit outwithaspatula.Bakefor20to25minutesoruntilgolden andbouncytothetouch.Allowtocoolslightlyinthebaking traybeforetransferringtofinishcoolingonawirerack.Once completelycooled,cutintominibarsandserve.
Storage
Airtightcontainerintherefrigeratorforupto3daysor freezeforupto3months.Thawintherefrigeratoratroom temperatureormicrowaveonhighfor20-secondintervals.
Frozenbarscanbepackedinalunchboxandwillthawin1to2 hours.
WholeWheatProteinBlender Waffles
Makes6servings
Mykidsalwayslovethesedeliciouslycrispywaffles!Thebanana addsanaturalsweetnessbutyoucanstilldrizzleoversome maplesyrupifdesired.
Toptip: Don’toverfillyourwaffleironwiththebatter.Thewaffles plumpupreallywell;withtoomuchbatterthey’llneedlongerto cookandmaybecomerubbery.
Preptime: 5minutesplus10minutestorest Cooktime: 3to4minutesperbatch
Ingredients 1cup(120g)wholewheatflour 1cup(90g)rolledoats ¼cup(25g)groundflaxseeds 1tspbakingpowder ½tspbakingsoda 1tspgroundcinnamon 1½cups(420g)plainfull-fatGreekyogurt ½cup(120ml)full-fatmilkormilkofchoice 2largeeggs 1largeripebanana Nonstickcookingspray,asneeded
Method
Addtheflour,rolledoats,groundflaxseeds,bakingpowder, bakingsoda,cinnamon,Greekyogurt,milk,eggsandbanana intoablenderandblendonahighspeedfor30seconds.Scrape downthesidesandrepeatuntilthebatterreachesawellblended,grainytexture.Leavetorestfor10minutes.Donotskip thisstep;thisiswhatmakesthewafflescrispy.
Preheatawafflemakerandsprayitwiththenonstickcooking spray.Pourintheamountofbatterrecommendedbythe wafflemaker’smanufacturer,beingcarefulnottooverfill.Cook thewafflesfor3to4minutesorfollowthemanufacturer’s instructionsforyourparticularwafflemaker,untiltheyaregolden andcrispy.Removethewaffles,setasideandcookyournext batchinthesameway.
Storageandreheating
Storeinanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorforupto3days. Tofreezeforupto3months,stackthewafflesbetweensheets ofparchmentpaperinafreezerbag.Reheatfrozenwafflesinthe toasteronthelowestsettinguntiltheyarewarmedthroughand crispy.
Toptips: TheGreekyogurtaddsthebulkoftheprotein,so Idon’trecommendsubstitutingitwithadifferentthickplain yogurt.Ifyourchildisdairyfree,usewhichevermilkyourfamily preferswiththeexceptionofoatmilk, whichwillthickenthebattertoomuch asitrests.
Makecrispy KitKat Ice CreamCake
Crispy,creamy,chocolateyanddecadent-wordscan’tdescribethisperfectlydreamyKitKatIce CreamCakecontributedbymulti-award-winningfood,parentingandlifestylewriter,EmilyLearyat AMummyToo(www.amummytoo.co.uk).
Thisrecipeissosimple,itcan whippedupinminutesandpoppedbackinthefreezer,readytobring outasthedessertthatgetseveryonetalking.
Makes8slices,preptime15minutes,freezingtime8hours
Ingredients
290g(10.2oz)KitKatbars(may varybycontainerdimensions) 1litrevanillaicecream
100g(3.5oz)Magicshell chocolatesauce-thekind thatsetsonicecream
Preparation
Equipment
2lb(900ml)nonstickloaf tin(wideenoughtofitthe KitKats)
Clingfilm(plasticwrap) Siliconespatula
Doublelinethecontainerwithclingfilm,leavingoverhangto coverthetopofthecake.Scoopthevanillaicecreamintoa bowlandleaveatroomtemperatureforabout10minutessoit’s pliablebutnotmelted.
ArrangealayerofKitKats alongthebottomofthe container,facedown(thiswill bethetopwhenyouturnthe cakeout)
Step5
AddafinallayerofKitKats.
Topwithhalftheicecream.
Step6
Coverandplaceinthefreezer overnightuntilsolid.
Arrangeanotherlayerof KitKats.
Step7
Removefromthecontainer, unwrapandplaceona board.Drizzlewiththemagic chocolatesauceandallowto set-thisshouldonlytakea coupleofminutes.
Addtherestoftheicecream.
Step8
Cutintosliceswithasharp knifetoserve.Makesure toservestraightawayto ensureit’sstillfrozenwhen itreachesthetable!
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