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Issue 52 | March/April 2020 | Families Warwickshire

In This Issue 3 New & Views 3 Parties 6 Education 10 Clubs & Classes 12 Easter Recipe 12 What's On 14 Theatre

Contact details Claire Jones on 01926 335004 editor@familieswarwickshire.co.uk Next issue: May/June 2020 Booking deadline: Friday 10 April

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All content Š2020 Families Warwickshire Families Warwickshire is a bi-monthly magazine for parents, covering Stratfordon-Avon and Warwick Districts with around 21,000 copies. Towns covered include Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Leamington Spa and Kenilworth, plus Studley, Alcester, Bidford, Henley-in-Arden, Wellesbourne, Welford-on-Avon, Shipston-on-Stour, Southam and lots of the smaller villages in between.

Families Warwickshire is part of Families Print Ltd, a franchise company. All franchised magazines in the group are independently owned and operated under licence. Families is a registered trademark of LCMB Ltd, Remenham House, Regatta Place, Marlow Road, Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5TD. The contents of Families Warwickshire are fully protected by copyright and none of the editorial or photographic matter may be reproduced in any form without prior consent of Families Warwickshire. Every care is taken in the preparation of this magazine, but Families Warwickshire; our distributors, the franchise company, Families Print Ltd, and Lifecycle Marketing cannot be held responsible for the claims of advertisers nor for the accuracy of the contents, or any consequence thereof.

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News & Views

LEARN HOW TO SPEAK "OLLIE" Meet the author of the revolutionary children’s series and child therapist, Alison Knowles.

Monday 16th March

Teachers Session: 2pm-4pm Parents Session: 7pm-9pm Foundation House, Masons Road, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9NB Tickets £7.50 www.buy-ticket.co.uk For more information contact Belinda on 07894 808 252

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Action-packed childcare this

On Monday 16 March, parents and teachers will have the opportunity to learn how to understand and deal simply and effectively with children's emotions and behaviour at the ‘Learn How to Speak Ollie’ event. Hear about the concept behind Ollie and how it is helping children learn how to control their emotions rather than being controlled by them. You’ll also have the chance to chat to Alison Knowles, creator of Ollie and his Super Powers, to learn more about how the ‘Ollie’ concept can help you.

For more information about local Ollie Coaching sessions or details about the ‘Learn How to Speak Ollie’ event contact Belinda on 07894 808 252 www.helpmychild.co.uk

Hear the Roar Club International wildlife charity Born Free has launched a new kids club to encourage and inspire the next generation to take an active and educated approach to helping wildlife.

The Hear the Roar Club is open to children of all ages who want to learn about wildlife, the natural world, and all the global conservation work Born Free is doing to save the animals who simply cannot speak for themselves.

Members will receive a welcome pack full of goodies, monthly e-newsletters and copies of Born Free’s bi-annual Hear the Roar magazine, which is packed with fun activities, educational facts, inspirational conservation ideas, games and more. Membership to Born Free’s Hear the Roar Club costs £16 per year and all proceeds go towards their wider education work.

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Help Your Child with Ollie Ollie Coaching provides the education and support children need to overcome problems and challenges. It empowers them to understand, express and manage their emotions and also gives the adults around them tools to support both their child and themselves.

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Easter 2020 – Active Camps Looking for Easter holiday childcare? Activities to keep your children active and entertained during the school break? You’ve come to the right place! For ages 4 to 14, Ofsted registered Active Camps runs a range of sports and activities, offering your children an action-packed school holiday!

At Active Camps safety is paramount and, as an Ofsted registered provider, the company goes that extra mile to give you peace of mind in knowing that your child is cared for in the best environment possible. All child protection policies are in place and the coaches are suitably qualified in first aid and safeguarding to ensure your child’s safety at all times.

There are early booking offers, in addition to discount offers and a loyalty scheme to valued customers. Active Camps is Ofsted registered so you can also pay via childcare vouchers. Active Camps is flexible to suit you. A standard day is 8am-4pm, you can drop off any time between 8am-10am. Xtra time runs 4pm6pm and half days 8.30am-12.30pm.

Call 01926 298 178 or visit www.aspire-sports.co.uk

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Supporting Emotional Health and Wellbeing The Wellbeing Treehouse is a family and educational psychology service run by Dr Alice Brown. It empowers parents to find practical strategies for their families that increase mental health and wellbeing, improve communication and deepen connection. Its mission is to create environments where children and families can thrive.

Launching in March 2020, Tuned In and Connected is an online course for parents; join other parents in a supportive community and learn strategies that can unlock your child's potential, improve behaviour and develop social and emotional skills.

The Wellbeing Treehouse also offers specialist services to adoptive parents and foster carers, assessment and consultation for children with a diagnosis or additional needs (e.g. autism, ADHD, trauma, developmental delay), workshops for parents, and the highly effective Video Interaction Guidance, which supports parents and children to improve their communication, deepen their relationship and have calm, connected moments together. www.wellbeingtreehouse.co.uk familieswarwickshiremag

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Pick your Own

It can be tricky to find snacks in supermarkets that aren’t pre-wrapped: cheese sticks, oat bars and dried fruit generally come in some kind of plastic, much of which is non-recyclable. The answer could be to make your own.

Cut cheese into lengths from a bigger block and batch-bake flapjacks or muffins, all of which can be stored without plastic. And rather than individual yoghurts, why not buy a big pot, containing multiple servings, and decant portions from it instead?

The Plastic-Free Lunchbox Guide

By Katie Tyndale The pressure of trying to juggle hectic work and family lives makes it easy to understand why we often send our kids off to school with a lunchbox full of unrecyclable plastic.

Buying multi-packs of snacks or prepackaged fruit and veg makes it cheaper and quicker to organise and prepare their lunches, particularly if you have more than one child.

But five packed lunches a week, for thirty nine weeks each year makes for a lot of rubbish that will end up in landfill.

So, what products have a more positive impact on our environment? Let’s look at the plastic-free swaps we can make.

Eco-Storage

Firstly, there are plenty of substitutions for the lunchbox itself. Bamboo and stainless steel containers are practical and hygienic and are made without any harsh chemicals.

If you like to ensure your kids get something hot on chilly days, then pack lunch in an organic canvas lunch bag, insulated with wool, to keep food warm until they’re ready to eat.

Wrap It Up

Next, throw out the cling film, silver foil and plastic bags and keep sandwiches fresh

in compostable baking paper or beeswax wraps. These wraps seal around your food using the heat of your hands and can be washed and used multiple times; their lifespan is usually around a year. They come in different sizes, are anti-bacterial and water resistant, and can be composted once you’ve finished using them.

Reusable sandwich wraps or cotton bags are also handy for carrying food in.

Again, they come in a variety of sizes, so there’ll definitely be one that’s suitable for whatever it is your kids like to eat. Look for those that are machine washable and have waterproof liners!

Ditch the Disposables

If they take salads, pasta, yoghurts or something else that requires cutlery, don’t use non-biodegradable disposable knives, forks and spoons. Stock up on bamboo cutlery: it’s lightweight and durable, and can be composted when it’s past its best.

Individual juice cartons fit neatly into lunchboxes but will usually then get thrown straight into the lunchroom bin (even if they don’t, many councils don’t recycle them) and one-use bottles of water and squash only add to the plastic problem. Send your children to school with a reusable stainless

If you’re lucky enough to have a local plastic-free shop then it’s well worth dropping in. Take your own containers along and fill up with snacks like dried apricots, banana chips, apple rings and even crisps, leaving nothing to throw away at all! In Leamington Spa, visit Zero in Russell Street or Core in Park Street.

Clean and Tidy

With easy-closing storage boxes, bags and wraps, everything can be packed neatly away after your child has finished eating.

No messy wrappers roaming free, covering everything else in leftover food, or drink cartons leaking everywhere.

It might be tempting to pop a packet of wipes in with their lunch, so they can clean their hands and faces once they’re done but most come in plastic packaging, and even the ones that are marketed as biodegradable hang around for a lot longer than is ideal. How about trying out some bamboo paper towels, or cotton napkins?

Both can be washed and used repeatedly.

Armed with the above knowledge it’s easy to make your child’s lunch box both yummy and plastic-free, so send them to school knowing you’ve done your bit to help our planet while they munch!

Katie Tyndale is the founder and owner of Bee Green Wraps and Let’s Go Plastic Free.

She’s on a mission to remove single-use plastics from the planet and replace them with stylish, practical and eco-friendly products suitable for your whole family. For more information, visit www.beegreenwraps. co.uk and www.letsgoplasticfree.co.uk

Having Fewer Toys May Be Better

Talent Agency Seeks Young Stars

You’ve probably suspected it – well, it may now have been confirmed!

Children who have too many toys are more easily distracted, and do not enjoy quality playtime, a new study suggests.

Young persons’ talent agency and school Stagebox are holding auditions for 5-18 years olds at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday 4 April. Stagebox auditions thousands of children each year in theatres across the country and trains company members during the school holidays to an unrivalled professional level.

Researchers at the University of Toledo in Ohio, US, recruited 36 toddlers and invited them to play in a room for half an hour, with either four toys, or sixteen toys. They found that youngsters were far more creative when they had fewer toys to play with. They also played with each for twice as long, thinking up more uses for each toy and lengthening and expanding their games.

The authors of the study conclude that parents, schools and nurseries should pack away most of their toys and just rotate a small number regularly, to encourage children to become more creative and improve their attention spans. www.sciencedirect.com

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Some of the talent from the school and agency have starred in films Rocketman, CATS, and Holmes & Watson, and the West End productions of School of Rock, Matilda, Annie, Mary Poppins, and much more.

For more information about Stagebox visit www.stageboxmusicaltheatre.co.uk Audition spaces can be booked at www.stageboxmusicaltheatre.co.uk/book-audition/

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Parties

Canvas Belles – creators of magical bell tent parties, sleepovers and events So, your child is birthday mad, planning the day months in advance with ideas you’ve no time to turn into reality. You’ve exhausted all usual party options and now you’re struggling to provide a unique experience special to them. This is how Canvas Belles was conceived. Two parents who could find lots of places delivering ‘little bits’ but no one giving the whole package.

Canvas Belles is a boutique party events company offering unique experiences in beautiful bell tents within Warwickshire. Whether your child is a budding Showman, Wizard or Mermaid, in need of pampering with their besties, desiring tropical time or thrashing their mates at Mario Kart, Canvas Belles have everything covered.

Specialists in luxury, bespoke sleepovers for children alongside vintage tea parties, movie nights and wedding fun for grown ups too, they can create something for everyone. All you have to do is decide on the adventure for you! www.canvasbelles.co.uk

​Animated Parties LET’S ANIMATE parties are a fun-packed animated adventure where filmmakers are taken on an animated journey, creating their very own animated film. After the party, filmmakers receive a certificate of congratulations and within a week a copy of their animated films sent via email and uploaded to YouTube!

Birthday packages cater for a maximum of 9 participants and are for ages 7+. The party can take place at the LET’S ANIMATE studio in Coventry’s Fargo Village or LET’S ANIMATE can come to you - there’s a small charge for travel expenses.

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Cut Out Animation: Filmmakers bring their very own cut out drawings to life, animate, edit and add sounds. www.letsanimate.co.uk/animation-parties​

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WIN a Family Weekend Ticket to The Elderflower Fields Festival Elderflower Fields Midlands is taking place 29-31 May at the stunning rural location of Stanford Hall, Leicestershire just across the border from Warwickshire. Elderflower Fields is now recognised as one of the leading family festivals in the UK and guarantees a wild weekend adventure packed full of nature, sports, performance and arts. For more info: www.elderflowerfields.co.uk We have a Family Weekend Ticket up for grabs. TO WIN, email your name, phone number and address to editor@familieswarwickshire.co.uk and write ‘Elderflower’ in the subject.

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Education books or guides. Theatres and sports venues have programmes. For me, it was Leeds United match day magazines, but I accept they’re not to everyone’s taste!

Who does your child admire? A dancer? A singer? A sports person? Has that person written a book? There are more and more celebrities writing books. As a non-celebrity author I hate it, but, as a parent of an impressionable child, it’s great for you. Look the celeb’s name up on Amazon and see what’s out there. If you don’t want to buy it, then head to the library.

Role models are not just famous people.

Does your child have a coach, teacher, aunt or neighbour that they admire? For me it was my sister’s boyfriend: he gave me books. I read them because they were from him. Get your child’s role model to talk to them about books and recommend titles. A book from someone you look up to is more likely to get read.

You are your child’s number one role model.

Let them see you reading what YOU want to read!

Encouraging Reluctant Readers

By Tom Palmer Children must read. It’s good for them!

Unfortunately, that’s the last thing a child who doesn’t like reading wants to hear. They might think reading is boring. The might have low confidence. They might even have an unidentified issue like dyslexia. Being told that reading is good for them just makes them feel worse.

My mum knew I hated reading. The more pressure she applied the more stubborn I was about it. I reacted to the pressure by defining myself as a non-reader and once I’d told myself that, I became even more entrenched. Then my mum changed tack.

She did some things which made me want to read and to eventually call myself a reader.

Forget that loving reading is good for children. Make reading relate to something they already love.

Make a list of the things your child is passionate about. Do it now. Write down the five experiences, television shows,

sports, interests that enthuse them. These are the things that are probably going to get your child into reading. For me it was football…and then football…

Start with their favourite television show.

Television is seen as one of the enemies of reading. But it’s so good now, it’s sometimes hard to tear yourself away. It’s helpful then that a lot of shows have books linked to them. Search for an official book or biography of one of the main characters on the show’s website. Is there spin-off fiction?

An annual? If enough people watch a show – say, like Strictly – then there’ll be a book.

Teachers and school librarians often know more about what a child might like to read than a parent. Talk to your child’s teacher or school librarian. They also know what books have worked for other children in the past.

They’re experts.

Have a day out. Football. Cinema. Theme park. Zoo. Whatever you do, there will usually be books available. Gift shops at the end of museums or theme parks often have

Don’t worry if your child doesn’t finish every book. I finish less than half the books I read. Borrow from the library and then your child can experiment without it costing money.

Books are not always best. Does your child have a favourite magazine? There are hundreds of magazines for kids available from supermarkets and high street newsagents. They cost a bit and there are far less words in them, but they’re a great way to get children reading. They’re colourful. They’re silly. They’re exciting.

Get a magazine delivered. The idea of a magazine arriving for your child (and your child alone) can be exciting for them. I had Match magazine delivered when I was a kid.

I couldn’t wait for Thursdays as a result.

Tom Palmer won the Ruth Rendell Award 2019 for his outstanding contribution to raising children’s literacy levels in the UK. He is the author of 45 books for children, many about football, rugby and WWI and II; yet he only became a reader at age 17, thanks to his mum and what she did to engage him with reading.

For more information, visit www.tompalmer.co.uk

Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Charity Between 11 and 17 May, nurseries, early years groups, families and children up and down the country are being encouraged to take part in a Muddy Puddle Walk to raise money for the international children’s charity, Save the Children. By taking part in a Muddy Puddle Walk and raising money for Save the Children, you can help vulnerable children around the world have a safe place to play and learn.

Sign up at MuddyPuddleWalk.org for a free Muddy Puddle Walk Fundraising Pack full of fun Peppa Pig inspired activities to help you get started – with tips for great walks indoors and out, fundraising ideas, fun activities to get your walkers ready for the big day and at the end of the walk, there’s a free Peppa Pig sticker reward for every child. www.muddypuddlewalk.org

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Princethorpe is the natural home for our da Vinci initiative. An innovative learning programme that rewards those willing to think creatively, put in the hours and be committed.

The students love it. Just ask me them if you don’t believe me!

Helen Pascoe-Williams – English Teacher and da Vinci Programme Co-ordinator.

Find out what Princethorpe can do for your child, come along to our Open Morning on Tuesday 17 March 2020 from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Or join us for our Open Evening on Wednesday 3 June 2020 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Dedicated Year 5 Taster Days available in April, May and June 2020.

For information call 01926 634201 or visit princethorpe.co.uk #princethorpeandme

Princethorpe College

An independent school for 11-18 year olds Registered Charity Number 1087124

We invite your Year 5 daughter to join us for a morning full of exciting workshops, hosted by our teachers, and to see our wonderful new school.

The morning will give an insight of what life at King’s is like and the chance to meet and chat to other girls from different schools who are considering King’s as their secondary school.

BOOK YOUR PLACE! Please email marketing@kingshighwarwick.co.uk or call 01926 735461

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Open Afternoon Thursday 7 May 1:30pm – 3:30pm

To confirm your attendance: www.warwickprep.com/eventbooking admissions@warwickprep.com 01926 491545 @warwickprep An Independent Day School and Nursery for boys aged 3-7 and girls aged 3-11

Independent Schools – Contact Details and Open Days Arnold Lodge

Leamington Spa (Ages 4-18) T: 01926 778050 E: info@arnoldlodge.com www.arnoldlodge.com Thurs 26 Mar, 9am-10am: Stay ‘n’ Play for reception 2020

Bilton Grange

Rugby (Ages 3-13) T: 01788 810217 E: admissions@biltongrange.co.uk www.biltongrange.co.uk Sat 7 Mar, 10.30am: Open Morning

PREP AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS Bablake Pre Prep

Coventry T: 024 7622 1677 E: bablakepreprep@bablakejs.co.uk

Bablake Junior School

Coventry T: 024 7627 1260 E: jhmsec@bablakejs.co.uk www.bablakejuniorschool.co.uk

Crackley Hall School and Little Crackers Nursery Kenilworth T: 01926 514444 E: post@crackleyhall.co.uk www.crackleyhall.co.uk

Crescent School

Rugby T: 01788 521595 E: post@crescentschool.co.uk www.crescentschool.co.uk

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The Kingsley School

Leamington Spa (Ages 3-18) T: 01926 421368 E: registrar@kingsleyschool.co.uk www.thekingsleyschool.co.uk Fri 13 Mar, 9.30am-12pm: Prep School Open House Sat 21 Mar, 9am-1pm: Taster Morning for Y7 entry 2021

Stratford-upon-Avon T: 01789 293795 E: office@croftschool.co.uk www.croftschool.co.uk Sat 21 Mar, 10am-12pm: Early Years and KS1 Open Morning Tues 24 Mar, 10am-12pm: Years 3-6 Open Morning

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Henley Montessori Primary and Merrydays Montessori Nursery

SENIOR SCHOOLS

Henley-in-Arden T: 01564 792427 E: helen.everley@henleymontessori. co.uk www.henleymontessori.co.uk

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King Henry VIII Prep School

King Henry VIII Senior School

Coventry T: 024 7627 1307 E: admissions@khps.co.uk www.khviii.co.uk Weds 13 May: Pre-Selection Test and Taster Day for Y7 entry 2021

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King’s High

Stratford-upon-Avon T: 01789 297993 E: secretary@stratfordprep.co.uk www.stratfordprep.co.uk

Warwick T: 01926 494485 E: enquiries@kingshighwarwick.co.uk www.kingshighwarwick.co.uk Sat 14 Mar, 9am-1pm: Taster Morning for Y7 entry 2021

Warwick Preparatory School

Princethorpe College

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Warwick T: 01926 491545 E: admissions@warwickprep.com www.warwickprep.com Sat 7 Mar, 9.30am-12pm: Open Morning Thurs 7 May, 1.30pm-3pm: Open Afternoon

Warwick School

Warwick T: 01926 776400 E: enquiries@warwickschool.org www.warwickschool.org Sat 14 Mar, 10am-12pm: Open Morning Tues 5 May, 1.30pm-3pm: Open Afternoon

Rugby T: 01926 634201 E: admissions@princethorpe.co.uk www.princethorpe.co.uk Tues 17 Mar, 10.30am-12.30pm: Open Morning

Warwick School

Warwick T: 01926 776400 E: enquiries@warwickschool.org www.warwickschool.org Weds 25 Mar, 2pm-3.30pm: Senior School At Work

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King Henry VIII School King Henry’s is an outstanding co-educational independent school with a strong history of academic success, pastoral care and support that retains the best of a traditional grammar school ethos. The School is friendly, purposeful and full of talented staff who take the time to get to know children as individuals.

We are very proud of our success in equipping pupils for life in a diverse and changing society and offering pupils a variety of challenging opportunities for learning, development and growth.

This is encapsulated through our holistic focus, which ensures that all pupils have the opportunity to ‘find their spark’ whether through Sports, Music, Drama, Art, Outdoor Education or the wide range of academic clubs and societies before school, at lunchtimes, after school and at weekends. We invite you to visit us, meet our teachers and pupils, to see what a vibrant, forward-thinking approach to an all-round education looks like.

Our Pre-Selection Test and Taster gives all Year 5s an opportunity to have a practice of the Entrance Examination in the morning, before lunch and exciting activities in the afternoon. www.khviii.com 180 x 130 Junior School All Round and Open Morn March 2020 V2.qxp_Layout 1 10/02/2020 14:15 Page 1

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Inspire your child through music every school holiday with The Strings Club!

Book your child with The Strings Club and you can be guaranteed they’ll be inspired right up until pick up Spanish & French Classes in time! Each day at the multi award-winning Holiday Leamington Spa, Warwick and Coventry Camp is wonderfully different. Start every morning Music, with the “Learn Together, Play Together Sessions” led instruments, by the UK’s top string teachers. Spend the second bubbles, half of the day taking part in the carefully-created, Fun, educational sensory play, interactive workshops designed to develop your child dance, puppets, in more ways than one! & multi-sensory elements of baby massage Each and every activity that takes place at the music classes for & yoga Holiday Camp focuses on the exclusive ‘Four Key babies, toddlers & Areas of Development’ that The Strings Club believes Book your FREE Trial Lesson are crucial in encouraging your child to flourish and pre-schoolers mel@bilinguasing.com reach their potential.

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All Stars Cricket is a programme aimed at children aged 5-8 years old to give them a great first experience in cricket. Sessions are accredited by the England & Wales Cricket Board and delivered nationwide at over 2,000 centres. All Stars Cricket will help your child develop key skills in a fun and safe environment where parents can join in too and help create #BigMoments you’ll both treasure! Following successful registration, All Stars Cricketers will receive a brand-new kit bag full of goodies to help them get their summer of cricket started and fully look the part when they attend their 8 weekly sessions and it’s all delivered straight to your door.

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To find out more about how to get involved this summer, simply visit www.allstarscricket. co.uk and get your place booked as sessions begin May2020.

Moments Have fun, make friends and learn skills that last a lifetime Find your nearest programme and register at allstarscricket.co.uk

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Easter Ingredients

2 bananas 3 tbsp honey 2 tbsp cocoa 150g rolled oats 80g chocolate mini eggs

Press a teaspoon into the centre of each cookie to create a nest shape.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F), 180°C fan, Gas Mark 6. Line a couple of baking trays with baking paper.

Mash the bananas in a large bowl, then add the honey and mix well.

Bake for 12 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.

Add a couple of chocolate mini eggs to the centre of each cookie.

Easter Chocolate Nest Cookies

Stir in the cocoa and oats until evenly combined.

Divide the mixture into 12 (about 2 level tablespoons each) and roll into balls. Place them on the baking trays.

These are easy to make, with plenty of opportunities for the kids to get involved with mashing, measuring and mixing.

They’re made healthier with the use of bananas and oats, but still offer the satisfying chocolate hit we all love!

You’ll find more great recipe ideas in Get Your Kids to Eat Anything by Emily Leary (www.amummytoo.co.uk), published by Mitchell Beazley, RRP £16.99 and available online and in all good bookshops.

Makes 12 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Days Out – places to go and things to do this March and April – including Easter Egg Hunts!

British Motor Museum Gaydon

A great day out whatever the weather.

Sat 4-Sun 26 Apr

Mini Madness

Join us for some ‘Mini Madness’ this Easter holidays. Follow the Fix it! family trail, join a family tour with our very own Mini factory costumed characters, and even design your own Mini in our air drying clay workshops!

Visit over Easter Weekend 10-13 April and enjoy a traditional Easter Egg hunt with a bit of a Mini twist! Collect eggs around the Museum to claim your reward.

T: 01926 641188

www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Royal Shakespeare Company Stratford-upon-Avon

FREE drop-in activities all year round including Dressing Up Box, Play Cart, Adventure Bags plus special events and workshops during school holidays.

T: 01789 403493

www.rsc.org.uk/families

Swan Theatre Stratford-upon-Avon

The Play’s the Thing Family-friendly exhibition for families and children aged 7+. Take a magical journey through 100 years of theatre-making in Stratford-upon-Avon. Immersive, hands on and engaging.

www.rsc.org.uk/theplaysthething

Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve Coventry

Brandon Marsh runs regular Nature Tots sessions for pre-school children, Wildlife Watch after school clubs, plus activity sessions during school holidays, including crafts, den building and pond dipping.

Learn about different animals and have lots of fun!

T: 024 7630 2912

www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

Lunt Roman Fort Nr Coventry

Tues 14-Fri 17 & Mon 20-Fri 24 Apr

Wondrous Warfaces

Explore this partially-reconstructed timber fort. Stand on the ramparts, explore the exhibition in the granary and imagine yourself training horses in the gyrus. The Lunt Fort is open to the public on selected dates during the Coventry school holidays.

T: 024 7623 7522

Kenilworth Castle

The MAD Museum

Easter Adventure Quest

Housing an impressive collection of eccentric and ingenious creations. Interact with eccentric artworks, contraptions and machines, build marble runs on the giant MAD Marbles wall. A fun place to visit for all the family. Free family activity sheets.

T: 01789 269356

A fantastic place to let kids run free and get plenty of fresh air. Explore the ruins and have a great day out.

Sat 4-Sun 19 Apr

www.luntromanfort.org

Join the hunt for legendary dragon eggs.

Crack the clues as you follow the trail around the castle. If you track down the dragon egg, you’ll get a certificate and a chocolate treat!

T: 01926 852078

Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall Stratford-upon-Avon

Hatton Adventure World Nr Warwick

Discover where William Shakespeare was educated. Lots of fun for the family including dressing up Tudor-style, Tudor games, Medieval wall paintings and brush up your Latin with our Tudor School Master!

T: 01789 203170

www.shakespearesschoolroom.org

Stratford Butterfly Farm Stratford-upon-Avon

Come rain or shine, walk amongst some of the world’s most beautiful butterflies in a unique rainforest environment.

Sat 21 & Sun 22 Mar

Mother’s Day

Mums and their children can take part in our popular Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions and hold creatures such as a giant African millipede, African land snail and a variety of stick insects. These will take place at 12pm in the Discovery Zone.

Sat 4-Sun 19 Apr

Easter Holidays

Take part in our popular twice daily Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions and hold creatures such as a giant African millipede, African land snail and a variety of stick insects. The Koffee Kart will be back onsite.

T: 01789 299288

www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

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www.english-heritage.org.uk

Fantastic day out for all the family.

Indoor and outdoor attractions and entertainment. Full programme of events plus farmyard animals, Guinea pig village, scales and tales, indoor soft play, adventure play and more.

Sat 4-Sun 19 Apr

Spring Spectacular

With lots of new baby animals, Easter egg hunts, puppet shows, and plenty more family fun. Laser combat for ages 8+.

T: 01926 843411

www.hattonworld.com/ adventure-world

Herbert Art Gallery Coventry

Events and exhibitions all year round. Runs regular art and activity sessions for preschoolers, as well as sensory play days with SEN sessions.

Sat 4-Sat 25 Apr (excluding Sundays)

Sensational Sculptures

Take inspiration from the sculptures at the Herbert. Make bendy figures using tin foil, craft a portrait from clay and breathe new life into everyday materials by stacking, spiralling, threading and rolling. Daily activities designed for age 3+, but all welcome. Drop in. £2.50, under 2s free.

T: 024 7623 7521

Stratford-upon-Avon

www.themadmuseum.co.uk

Coventry Transport Museum Coventry

Housing the largest publicly owned collection of British vehicles on the planet, the Museum tells the story of a city which changed the world through transport.

Captivating displays, interactive galleries, and highly immersive exhibitions. Regular Mini Museum Engineers sessions for 2 to 5 year olds, Sensory Stories and Rhymes sessions, and Family Saturday sessions.

Plus workshops and activities during school holidays.

T: 024 7623 4270

www.transport-museum.com

All Things Wild Honeybourne

A great day out for all the family, all year round. Lots to see and do indoors and outdoors. Get up close to lots of animals.

Wild Tots Group runs every Thursday during term time, 10.30am-11.30am.

T: 01386 833083

www.allthingswild.co.uk

Hillers Nr Alcester

Farm shop restaurant, shopping and lots to keep children entertained and happy, including a sandpit play area and a display garden with a bird hide.

T: 01789 772771

www.hillers.co.uk

www.theherbert.org

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Easter at Charlecote

9th - 17th May 2020

A great day out whatever the weather.

Woodland adventure playground, explore the galleries with an ‘art explorer’ backpack, craft activities during the school holidays. Tiny Tuesdays during term time, 11.30am-3pm.

Fri 10-Sun 19 Apr, 10.30am–5pm

Easter Trail

Search the Park and Galleries to help track down escaped animals! Chocolatey rewards. £3 per trail/£1 without prize.

Tue 7, Fri 10, Sat 11 & Tue 14 Apr, 11am-3pm

Egg Drop Challenge

Can you beat the egg drop challenge?

Design a parachute for your little eggy soldier, build a basket for them to sit in, and then launch them.

Tue 7 & Tue 14 Apr, 11am-3pm

Folky Crafts

Take part in a range of crafty activities.

Storytelling, musical instruments, and the chance to make your own Folk Art collage!

Thu 9 & Thu 16 Apr, 11am-3pm

Forest School

Activities and games inspired by nature.

Leaves, berries, cones and feathers are great tools for making your own artwork. £3 per child, babes in arms free.

T: 01926 645500

www.comptonverney.org.uk

Redwings Horse Sanctuary Oxhill

Open every Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon, 10am to 4pm Home to almost 90 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. Café and gift shop, plus the opportunity to adopt a horse. Entry and parking are free and dogs on leads are welcome. “We Love Donkeys” is returning to Redwings this Easter with three jam-packed weekends filled with activities, perfect for the whole family. Starting on Fri 3 Apr, you can meet donkeys nose-to-nose, including Adoption Stars Arya and Timothy & Cain, and take part in fascinating talks and behind-the-scenes tours.

T: 0870 040 0033

www.redwings.org.uk/visiting

A lovely place to visit. Children’s trail available. Explore the gardens and find the answers to all the questions.

T: 01926 493339

www.hillclosegardens.com

In and near Stratford-upon-Avon

Visit Shakespeare’s Family Homes in and around Stratford-upon-Avon. There are children’s activities to help bring their visit to life and special events throughout the year.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace Explore the house where he was born and grew up.

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Visit the cottage where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be.

Shakespeare’s New Place Walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and meet the man behind the works at the site of his family home.

Hall’s Croft The home of Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and her husband, the prominent physician John Hall.

Makaton Sing-a-long at Hall’s Croft

First Saturday of the month starting on 7 March, 11am Join in with nursery rhymes and then enjoy our specially created Makaton trail.

Mary Arden’s Farm The childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother reopens for the 2020 season on Saturday, 14 March. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a working Tudor farm on a fantastic family day out.

The Shakespeare Centre

Stratford

Stratford-upon-Avon Sat 21 Mar, 12pm-4pm Shakespeare Week Super Saturday Family Fun Day Free family fun day. Fun-filled activities including workshops as well as performances, storytelling and crafts.

Sat 25 & Sun 26 Apr

Literary Festival

Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations

On Saturday a free, family-friendly programme, 11am-4pm on Henley Street, in front of Shakespeare’s Birthplace.

Throughout the weekend Stratford-uponAvon (CV37) residents can enjoy free entry to all Shakespeare Family Homes, proof of address required.

T: 01789 204016

stratlitfest.co.uk

www.shakespeare.org.uk

Foundry Wood Leamington Spa

Hill Close Gardens Warwick

Shakespeare Houses

An urban community woodland in the heart of Leamington Spa and Warwick.

Learn about woodland habitats, wildlife conservation, traditional woodland crafts, and more. Regular Forest School sessions, storytelling, creative workshops and lots of special events.

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Michael Morpurgo Cressida Cowell Ade Adepitan Aardman Model Making The Velveteen Rabbit Evgenia Golubeva Fantastic Mr Fox George Hoyle Philip Ardagh Build a Book House Workshop Horrible Histories with Martin Brown Comic Workshop Kate Hindley Harriet Muncaster Kate’s Storytree ...and much more

Call: 0333 666 3366

Online: ticketsource.co.uk/stratford-literary-festival In person: Stratford Play House, Rother St, CV37 6LU

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What's on Warwick Castle Warwick

A great day out for the whole family.

Jaw-dropping history, magic, myth and adventure! Get lost in time in the Horrible Histories Adventure Maze. New for Easter 2020, Zog and the Quest for the Golden Star, a brand new activity trail which will teach all budding Dragons in training the skills they need to become a fully fledged Dragon.

T: 0871 265 2000

www.warwick-castle.com

Ryton Pools Country Park Bubbenhall

Over 100 acres to explore. The park has miles of flat, surfaced footpaths, picnic areas, lakes, two exciting adventure play areas, a visitor/education centre and a café. The park is dog friendly and during school holidays, there is a whole programme of events and hands on activities.

Every Wednesday, in holidays and term time, 10am-11.30am

Toddler Trundle

A weekly event for the tiniest of tiddlers! £2.50 per toddler.

Sat 4 Apr

Family Bushcraft Fun

Try to survive in the woodland. Have a go at lots of activities, learn new skills. Jacket potato tea. £8 per person.

T: 024 7630 5592

http://countryparks.warwickshire. gov.uk

Twycross Zoo Atherstone

Enjoy a family fun day out. Immerse yourself and explore the animal world any time of the year, with indoor and outdoor habitats, interactive experiences and fun, exciting encounters with over 500 animals, from 125 different species.

T: 0844 474 1777

www.twycrosszoo.org

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum

Exhibitions, events and galleries. The art gallery runs regular pre-school, after school and holiday activity sessions.

Every Weds During Term Time, 10.30am11.30am

Arty Tots

Sessions include play and simple art activities for under 5s and their carers.

Every Weds During Term Time, 4pm-5pm

Museum Explorers

discovering the secrets of our collection! For ages 5-11. £7 per week or £10 for 2 siblings.

Sat 28 Mar & Sat 25 Apr, 1pm-3pm

Art Cart Family Fun

Enjoy an activity from our Art Cart (which is available to use all the time). Free. Drop in.

Fri 10 Apr, 11am-3pm

Easter Family Fun

Take part in our Easter Trail around the Art Gallery and Museum, and the Pump Room Gardens and win a prize! £2 per family.

T: 01926 74200

www.warwickdc.gov.uk/ royalpumprooms

The National Trust

Rain or shine there's always something to discover, plenty of space to run around and an outdoor adventure to be had at our local National Trust properties.

Charlecote Park is a great place to start your outdoor adventure with 50 Things To Do Before You're 11¾! Wrap up warm and be inspired by nature. Try out Baddesley Clinton’s natural play trail with stepping stones, rope swings and a winding labyrinth. Follow the animal sculptures over to the woodland for an animal adventure. Run wild in the woodland at Packwood House, get stuck in and hands on with activities such as den building and tree trunk hopping Have a go at the orienteering trail at Upton House or pick up an adventure pack to help you explore the grounds. Discover Coughton Court’s natural play trail in the woodland.

Various dates between Weds 8-Mon 13 Apr

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts

Have fun on a Family Easter Trail where you’re guaranteed a delicious prize.

Some have craft activities and outdoor games.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Don’t Miss The Leamington & Warwick Model Railway Exhibition Royal Leamington Spa College Sat 7 & Sun 8 Mar

Great day out for all the family. Lots to see and inspire. Model railway layouts in many scales. See Hogsmead-on-Sodor, a mixture of ‘Thomas’ and ‘Harry Potter’ which children can operate by themselves!

Restaurant and refreshments. See page 15 to win a Family Ticket.

www.lwmrs.co.uk

Have fun creating art, playing and making friends, learning about local history and

Theatre

Warwick Arts Centre

Coventry Box Office: 024 7652 4524 www.warwickartscentre.co.uk Beastly Belle

Horrible Histories Live – The Worst of Barmy Britain

Sun 26 Apr Bringing historical figures and events to life.

It's history with the nasty bits left in!

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Sat 7 Mar A new twist on an old tale. Featuring a skilful mix of puppetry, film projections and an original musical score. For ages 4+.

Stratford-upon-Avon Box Office: 01789 403493 www.rsc.org.uk

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Until Sun 8 Mar David Walliams’ heart-warming tale of celebrating being different and just being accepted for who you are is enthusiastically brought to the stage for the first time in a musical with all new songs from Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers. A production for all the family.

Thurs 9-Sun 12 Apr Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! For ages 3+.

The Lost Happy Endings

Fri 24 & Sat 25 Apr An original story by Carol Ann Duffy retold as dance theatre for family, created and produced by award-winning dance theatre company balletLORENT. For ages 5+.

WILD

Sat 2 May The daring dance-circus production from Motionhouse explores our disconnect with the natural environment. For all ages.

Stratford Playhouse Stratford-upon-Avon Box Office: 01789 333990 www.stratfordplay.co.uk Annie

Weds 18-Sun 22 Mar Stratford Musical Theatre Company presents one of the world’s best-loved musicals.

The Boy in the Dress

Royal Spa Centre

Jigsaw Festival Coughton Court

Sat 7-Sun 15 Mar, 11am-5pm on open days Hundreds of second-hand jigsaws for sale. All the money raised goes towards vital conservation work at Coughton.

& Nature Inspired Gift Shop

The UK’s Largest Tropical Butterfly Paradise!!

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ coughtoncourt

Open Throughout The Year

Jigsaw Fair

Dale Street Church Leamington Spa Sat 28 Mar, 9.30am-4pm Display and sale of second-hand jigsaw puzzles for all ages and interests, to raise money for Action for Children. £2 entry includes £1 voucher towards puzzle purchase.

Free for accompanied children.

Refreshments available all day.

Butterflies • Birds • Leafcutter Ants Iguanas & so much more….

Meet the Mini-Beast Handling Sessions throughout the school holidays Check website for events & last entry times All displays fully accessible, carers free entry

Nearly New Sale

Buy or sell nearly new baby and children's clothes, quality secondhand toys and baby equipment.

See website for stall booking and more information.

Sun 29 Mar, 10.30am-12.30pm Stratford upon Avon School Alcester Road Sun 26 Apr, 2.30pm-4.30pm Chase Meadow Community Centre Warwick Sun 3 May, 2pm-4pm Kenilworth High School

Swan’s Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7LS

Orienteering Events

Outdoor fun active outdoor sport for families. To join in this experience, a bit like a treasure hunt, come along to any event, no need to pre-book, help given to beginners of all ages.

Sat 14 Mar, 10am-12noon at Ryton Pools Country Park, Bubbenhall Weds 29 Apr 6.30pm-7.30pm at Croft Preparatory School, Stratford-upon-Avon Weds 6 May 6pm-7.30pm at the National Herb Centre, Warmington T: 01926 632189

www.octavian-droobers.org

Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebration Parade Stratford-upon-Avon

Sat 25 Apr Civic dignitaries, VIPs and invited guests from the worlds of literature and theatre, students of Shakespeare’s school and characters in period dress, marching bands

Victory in Europe Raceday Warwick Racecourse

Fri 8 May Fantastic family day out. FREE traditional fairground rides, side stalls, fun and games, facepainting. Display of Wartime Civilian vehicles and model flying wartime replica planes. 'Celebrating the Pigeon' Racing.

And lots more…..not to mention the live racing! Under 18s go free.

www.warwickracecourse.co.uk

Don't forget

Clocks go Forward Sunday 29 March at 2am

Little Mermaid Jr

The Noise Next Door: Through Time

Sat 7 Mar This enchanting musical has all your favourite characters and songs from the original Disney animated adventure, guaranteed to engage and delight audiences of all ages.

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly

Sun 22 Mar Relive the delights of this most charming of tales with sing along songs, colourful animal characters and heart-warming family fun. For ages 2-7.

The Bear

Rapunzel

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Bridge House Theatre

Coventry Box Office: 024 7699 8964 www.albanytheatre.co.uk

Sir Scallywag and the Battle of Stinky Bottom

Weds 22 & Thurs 23 Apr You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with fullsize costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music.

and local schoolchildren making their way through the streets towards Holy Trinity Church. Following the parade, there will be street theatre, workshops, music, dancing, readings and family activities. A full day out for all the family.

The Albany

Sun 5 Apr With dazzling puppetry, delicious music, dreamy storytelling, and dozens of laughs, The Bear is an unforgettable experience for the whole family and a perfect introduction to theatre for little people. For ages 3+.

In The Night Garden Live

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Leamington Spa Box Office: 01926 334418 www.royalspacentreandtownhall. co.uk

Sun 15 Mar Family concert based on the much-loved children’s book. Featuring live classical music, lively storytelling, bright illustrations from the book and lots of audience participation. Ideal for ages 3-7.

Tel. 01789 299288

enquiries@butterflyfarm.co.uk

Sat 11 Apr A tangled musical adventure! Rapunzel lets her hair down in a brand-new staging of the popular fairy tale. For all ages.

Wizard of Oz - Easter Panto

Mon 20 Apr Follow the Yellow Brick Road all the way to The Albany Theatre for this fantastic, specially devised Easter pantomime! For all ages.

Warwick Box Office: 01926 776438 www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk Sat 14 Mar Join the undisputed masters of off-the-cuff comedy for a side-splitting, jaw-dropping, time-travelling adventure that’s fun for literally everyone.

Roald Dahl and The Imagination Seekers Sun 3 May A family show inspired by the works of Roald Dahl.

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry Box Office: 024 7655 3055 www.belgrade.co.uk

The Twisted Tale of Hansel and Gretel

Tues 17-Thurs 19 Mar Live music, hilarious performance and a mesmerising design ensures that this truly imaginative version of Hansel and Gretel will entertain and amuse the entire family.

For ages 7+.

Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever

Tues 7-Thurs 9 Apr Get ready for a road-trip full of adventures.

This brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!

Billionaire Boy

Weds 22-Sat 25 Apr From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this amazing new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story.

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Free entry!

Easter

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Egg Hunt

Oxhill Visitor Centre

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Fuel their imagination this Easter 4 - 26 April

Dog friend ly!

Go MINI MAD with our trails, tours and family activities.

Follow the brown tourist signs Meet friendly rescued horses and donkeys at Redwings Oxhill, near Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV35 0RP Open 10am to 4pm every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday

www.redwings.org.uk | 0870 040 0033

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Future Mini Mechanic

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4th – 19th April 2020 A choc-o-bloc array of Spring Newborns Magic and Puppet Shows Easter Egg Hunts Laser Combat (8yrs+) Plus... all the usual Ha�on favourite ac�vi�es ALL DAY INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

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Kids from £17.50*

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22 – 25 Apr

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BALLeTLOReNT

The Tiger Who Came to Tea Thu 9 Sun 12 Apr Age 3+

The Lost Happy endings

MOTIONHOUSe

WILD

Fri 24 & Sat 25 Apr Age 5+

Sat 2 May All ages

A THOUSAND CRANeS

The Great Race!

GARLIC THeATRe

eggs on Legs Sat 16 May Ages 3 – 8

Le NAVeT BeTe

The Three Musketeers: A Comedy Adventure

Sat 13 & Sun 14 Jun Ages 4 – 7

Thu 4 - Sat 6 Jun Age 8+

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Box Office 024 7652 4524 / warwickartscentre.co.uk Warwick Arts Centre, The University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL

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