Families Gloucestershire September/October 2016 Issue 34

Gloucestershire

Issue No 34 September/October 2016 www.familiesonline.co.uk

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Editor’s Letter Dear readers

Fast Growing Stage School

And suddenly, it is back to school!

As the summer holidays fade into memory, we must all get used to the mad morning rush to get the little darlings out of the house on time...

This issue we include tips to help ease the transition for those starting in reception. We give advice on the best way to approach school open evenings. We reveal the classroom benefits of an early morning run for youngsters.

If you are looking for a school for your child, then you may be interested in our list of open days for some of the leading independent schools in the area.

My Stage School is one of the fastest growing performing arts academies for children age 4-18 in the Gloucestershire area having launched just one year ago. It has over 100 students training on a Friday afternoon and Saturday morning and has performed over 10 shows in the past year with six more to come in the next few months. It is also taking a troupe to perform at Her Majesty’s theatre in the west end. Ten students start LAMDA this term. It is already booking up fast for Easter and summer holiday workshops in 2017! Don't miss out. Email info@mystageschool.co.uk

Henry’s Challenge

And don’t miss our feature on parties discussing the tricky issue of whether or not to invite the whole class!

Next time: our popular Christmas issue!

Diane Clifford. Editor, Families Gloucestershire Tel:: 01684 770566 Email: editor@familiesgloucestershire.co.uk www.familiesonline.co.uk

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02 News & Views 04 Ed’s Reading Room 05 Education 10 Clubs and Classes 12 Parties

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13 What’s On 14 School Open Days

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A cat who lives at the Dyrham Park, near Bath, has taken up a National Trust challenge to children to get outdoors and complete 50 fun things before they are 11 and 3/4. At the tender age of 1 and 3/4, Henry is helping visitors get well on their way to completing the challenge, including: climbing trees, den building, making a daisy chain (with a little help) and other activities. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrham-park

New Hope For Math Studies A new system for teaching maths will sweep the nation, says the Department for Education. The Department has pledged £41 million for over 8,000 schools (50% of all UK schools) to start to introduce Asian style maths tuition. Shanghai, Singapore and Hong Kong lead the world in maths performance, using a system called maths mastery. Those using the scheme have been shown to perform better than their peers. The system means that teachers spend a lot of time on one topic to make sure that children understand it fully. Children also discover how problems relate to their everyday life, so they are given context.

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News & Views New International School Opens Finger Licking Is Good For You Wotton House International School, part of the International Village Education Group, opens its doors this September offering a new and different way to educate children aged 11-16.

Based in the centre of Gloucester, it is the first school in the UK to offer a fully ‘blended’ learning approach where students learn at least part of the formal curriculum content through digital media, as well as in the classroom or outdoors.

It will also be the first school in the South West to follow the highly respected Middle Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organisation

- a high quality and internationally recognised alternative to GCSEs.

The school is the latest venture of the International Village Education Group, which was started by Gloucestershirebased entrepreneur, Dr Daniel Sturdy.

With over 30 years’ experience of school businesses in the UK and abroad, Daniel has also recently transformed the outdoor education Wilderness Centre in the Forest of Dean. Dr Daniel Sturdy, CEO, International Village Education, says: “ We believe the school is an inspirational new model of education.”

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It may drive parents mad but it has been suggested that children who regularly suck their thumbs or bite their nails are less prone to developing allergies. The results of a study published in the New Zealand journal Pediatrics suggest that being exposed to germs at an early age can help boost the child’s immune system.

The study followed 1,000 people and assessed them between the ages of five and 32. It found that suckers and biters had fewer allergies to things like house dust mites and pet dander at the age of 13. However, the habits seemed to have little or no effect on the incidence of developing hay-fever or asthma.

A spokesperson from Allergy UK, said: “Research that has been carried out in other countries also adds weight to this theory of the role the environment and gut microbiota play in shaping an individual’s potential to develop a food allergy.”

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Ed’s Reading Room

Hi kids, parents, grandparents, teachers – and book lovers everywhere! I’m Ed and here is my Autumn book selection. Ed’s Reading Room is an exciting free book review website www.EdontheWeb.com.

FOR AGES 5-7 YEARS

Sophie’s Squeaky Surprise by Holly Webb (Scholastic £4.99) ED SAYS: ‘Sophie isn’t happy about moving away from home especially to a new country and a new school where the children aren’t very nice to her. But when she meets Josephine, a friendly and very furry guinea pig, she learns to stand up to the mean children at school. With her super new friend and with all the delights that living in Paris brings, will Sophie be able to settle into her exciting new life?’

Claude Going for Gold by Alex T Smith (Hodder £8.99) ED SAYS: ‘Claude and his best friend Sir Bobblysock are off on their latest adventure.

They discover a special competition at the local sports centre and are tremendously excited, even more so when they are asked to take part but this might not be as simple as they first thought. When some thieves try to steal the Gold Cup, can Claude run fast enough to catch them?’

FOR AGES 7 YEARS PLUS

Fizzlebert Stump and the Great Supermarket Showdown by A F Harrold (Bloomsbury £5.99) ED SAYS: ‘Poor old Fizz! The circus has been sold and the new owner wants everyone to work in his supermarket. When all you know is flying around on a trapeze or spinning plates it is a great shock to have to spend your day stacking shelves and carrying heavy bags for old people. Is this curtains for Fizz or will he be able to find a way to save the circus and the life he loves?’

Binny Bewitched by Hilary McKay

(Hodder £12.99) ED SAYS: ‘It is a few years since Binny’s family moved to Cornwall but they are still unpacking boxes. They were very lucky to be left their house by Binny’s aunt but nevertheless money – or rather lack of it – remains a huge problem. So when Binny comes across a large sum of money will it be the answer to their problems? Another thing troubling Binny is their strange new neighbour – so strange that Binny suspects her of being a witch.’

Ed’s Reading Room is part of www.edontheweb.com, a DTI award-winning website. It was created by Maggie Humphreys, a teacher of more than 25 years, and Les Snowdon, who together are authors of several books on fitness walking and healthy eating. You can contact Maggie on 01753 730019 or by email at maggiehumphreys@aol.com. See Maggie’s latest ebooks at www.WalkWalk.co.uk.

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September - October 2016

Education Outdoor Learning At Its Best Rendcomb College is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 3 to 18 located between Cheltenham and Cirencester. Set within the stunning Cotswold village of Rendcomb, outdoor learning is embedded into the curriculum.

In addition to fantastic indoor facilities including Gold Standard science labs, a new £3.3m Performing Arts Centre (opening this autumn), and ample bright, spacious classrooms with inspiring views, pupils also enjoy the school’s extensive 230 acres including a Forest School, wilderness, Deer Park and 10 acre sport and shooting ground.

It is no wonder that being ‘adventurous’ is part of the school’s mantra. Timetabled Forest School sessions are led by qualified experts for Nursery and Junior pupils, while older pupils embark on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, undertake leadership exercises and use the ‘great outdoors’ during Science and Geography lessons. Seeing Art scholars on the lawns sketching the Grade II listed buildings that make up the school’s campus is also a common sight.

For more information visit: www.rendcombcollege.org.uk

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11+ Tutoring Academy provides group tuition (supported with one to one tuition). 11+ Tutoring Academy offers a well structured course which has been designed to gradually build children’s confidence and skill base for the CEM 11+ Exam through weekly tuition and specialist online homework.

Courses start mid September 2016 for 2017 exam. At the end of the course there is a programme of mock exams.

Each exam session has different content allowing the pupil to practise applying their skills under timed conditions, where each student is given performance report.

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Education

Tips For Starting School

A new adventure: starting school is an exciting step for your child

A child’s first few years of school are vital in nurturing your child, starting them on an adventure of educational discovery and laying foundations for their life ahead – so starting fulltime school in the Reception class is an important and exciting step. Here are some top tips to make sure that you are fully prepared and ready to enjoy this new experience.

independently, washing hands, changing – putting on their coat, shoes and PE kit by themselves. Also, don’t forget to get them into a good routine a few days before school starts – for example they might need an earlier bedtime and waking up time! Other skills such as recognising and writing their name are also useful.

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6. Help your child make a holiday diary or something to take into school on the first day – sticking in pictures, tickets and photos from your favourite holiday activities. They will love to rush into school to show these to their new teacher!

1. Talk about starting school with your child and create positive feelings about their next step. You can get some wonderful books from the library which describe many of the exciting activities they will experience but also address concerns or prompt your child to ask any questions they may have been thinking or worrying about – however small these may seem to us, it is important to talk them through.

2. You will probably have visited your child’s school, have met the teacher, and hopefully your child will also have had a settling in visit. As it is likely to feel a long time since this visit to your child, remind them of all the activities they enjoyed doing most so that they can look forward to doing them again.

3. If you can, talk to other parents with children at the same school to gain top tips in preparation for the big day – it will also help to discuss any worries or questions you may have.

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7. If possible meet up with other children in the summer holidays who will be starting at the same school. It is always good if your child is greeted by a friend on the first day and this will help them settle in quickly.

8. Finally, on the morning itself, have everything ready to make it an easy start to the day – and when you arrive at school, keep your goodbye sweet but short, reminding them to have a good time and that you will be back to pick them up later. Stringing it out for too long can end in tears which otherwise wouldn’t happen! Although this can be an emotional time for you, try not to let them see it so that they can go into the class happy, confident and ready for action!

4. Involve your child in the exciting preparations for school for example choosing their school uniform and having fun trying it on. You can also buy a new pencil case, school bag and lunchbox – all these are very exciting and help your child feel positive about their next step.

Starting School is a very exciting time, especially the first few days and you will be excited to hear all about their experiences.

Make talking regularly about school a good habit - being involved in your child’s education from the start will help them develop confidence as they share their learning journey with you. Have a wonderful start to school!

5. Get school ready by praising and practising their independence in important areas – going to the loo

Dr Carolyn Shelley is headmistress of Dean Close Pre-Preparatory School, Cheltenham.

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Education Hopelands Strives For Strong Values And Affordability With an average termly fee of just £2,362, rated “excellent” in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and nearly 90% of the year 6 pupils going on to attend one of the many excellent local Grammar Schools in September 2016, Hopelands Preparatory School continues to achieve the vision of its founder, Mrs Eva Murray-Browne, of an excellent, affordable and local school.

A quality education at an affordable price

The non-selective school provides an environment of strong family values in a homely atmosphere. In September, 86 pupils will be taught in classes averaging only 14 children.

• Average class size of 14 • 90% Grammar School pass rate for 2016 admissions • Non-selective – where every child is encouraged to be the best they can

One parent declared “My daughters thoroughly enjoy their time at Hopelands ... The children you meet at Hopelands are happy and polite, confident young people – and that gives them a fantastic start in life.”

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Education Getting your child’s 11+

When School And Parent

foundations right!

Places at Grammar and Independent schools are highly sought after in Gloucestershire and every year, the competition continues to rise.

So when should I start my child’s 11+ preparation?

Our research shows that with the right guidance, children who start their preparation in Years 4 and 5 still have time to make progress in their studies.

They can expand their key skills and identify their weaker areas, tackling them directly.

Making the most of parents’ evening: talk about school work, your child’s progress and any support they need.

What can KSOL do for you and your child?

Parents’ evening is your opportunity to get feedback on how your child is doing at We combine over 11 years of 11+ school, so how can you get the most out of your time in there? experience to create up-to-date personalised online programmes which

By Liat Hughes-Joshi are monitored by a team of qualified and caring tutors. Every child is Plan and prioritise

considered as an individual and Maximise what you get out of the meeting by working out priorities in advance. What courses are tailored to help improve do you need to know the most and what do you want to communicate to the their particular areas of weakness. teacher? Have a chat with your child to see if they have any worries or issues you could discuss and find out more about what they do and don’t enjoy at school. Then Here’s what our parents have to say: write a list and put it in order of importance in case you run short of time. Take a “KSOL’s online programme really pen/ pencil and paper to write notes if you’re likely to forget what was said helped my daughter improve her afterwards. foundation skills and boost her confidence.”

Don’t just focus on academic matters Behaviour, friendships and how your child has settled into the class are all just as “I would not hesitate to recommend KSOL to anyone hoping to get their child into Grammar School!”

Explore Learning has a passion to help Our educational advisors are always students achieve their potential and be available to offer you and your child the best they can be. They get to know additional support and guidance when each child as an individual and help them you need it. KSOL ensure no stone is to fall in love with learning. Their goal is left unturned to help provide your to build confident, fearless learners who child with the best 11+ education and are hungry for knowledge. Explore you with the peace of mind that you’re Learning have delivered award-winning on the right track. maths and English tuition to over 175,000 children across the UK.They See KSOL’s “Back to School” offers at have a proven record of supporting www.ksol.co.uk or try a FREE week trial children both academically and today. Call us today on 0121 733 6558. attitudinally. www.explorelearning.co.uk

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Education

ts Work Together important as reading, writing and maths.

Be realistic about teacher feedback The style of feedback teachers give has changed since most of us were kids – it tends to be less blunt and less about direct comparisons with classmates. So if you go in expecting to know your child’s position in the class versus other children, or whether they’re on a higher reading level than specific classmates, you’ll be disappointed. At best you might be told they are ‘in the top quarter’ or ‘middle group’. Equally, if your little one is only in reception, it’s pointless grilling the teacher about their future job prospects or chances of Oxbridge. They simply won’t know.

Don’t get sidetracked Parents’ evenings usually run to tight schedules and most teachers will stick strictly to the time limits (it’s not unheard of for them to use an egg timer), not least to avoid making subsequent appointments run annoyingly late for other mums and dads. So save the general chit-chat for another day or you risk half your time being wasted talking about the weather.

Be open-minded Most of us head into parents’ evening wanting to hear fabulous things about our children but the reality is you might receive negative feedback, albeit this should be constructive. It can be hard to take this on board if you don’t agree but stay calm and at least hear the teacher out respectfully before asking further questions or making your points back.

Don’t be surprised Don’t be shocked if some of the descriptions of your son or daughter aren’t so familiar. Sometimes children behave or perform differently at school compared to at home – your child might be extremely chatty with you but very quiet in the classroom for example.

Need more information?

If any issues were left unresolved or you have concerns once you’ve digested the feedback, it’s normally fine to request a follow-up meeting with the teacher.

Parents’ evening question ideas: Do ask:

Has my child settled well into school life/ in the class this year?

What are his/ her strengths and weaknesses? How is he/ she doing compared to expectations for this age and stage? Is there anything we can be doing to help support his/ her learning or behaviour at home?…About friendships and behaviour, not just academic matters.

Do not ask:

About other children’s academic performance– this is confidential. You shouldn’t be given class rankings in primary schools.

Liat Hughes-Joshi is a parenting journalist and the author of four books including ‘New Old-fashioned Parenting’ and ‘How to Unplug Your Child’ (both published by Summersdale) and Raising Children: The Primary Years (Pearson.)

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Clubs and Classes

Run a mile: Fill your kids with energy, concentration and better behaviour

Natural Runners Find out why running could be the best sport for your kids…

By Sally J. Hall In 2012, a school in Stirling started an amazing project; instigated by Head Teacher Elaine Wyllie, the pupils ran a mile at the beginning of school every day. The benefits were seen almost immediately, with them becoming more energised in lessons, improved concentration and better behavior all round.

But could running be the sport of choice for your child?

Why is running great for kids?

Running comes naturally to children. Just take a look at a playground full of kids and you’ll soon notice that groups of them are running around. Running also forms a number of games – playing “It”, running races, etc.

include: Walk at a brisk pace– three to five minutes. Jog slowly, speed up gradually, and then walk and shake out your legs. Skip, do high steps and skip sideways.

At the end of a run it is also important to cool down, so walk for a while to encourage blood to return to resting flow. Follow with some gentle stretches to prevent cramps.

Fringe benefits Running, can also help with other sports such as football, rounders, baseball and rugby. Your child will begin to find the running part easy, which allows them to concentrate on skills and technique.

Supporting their body Running takes a lot out of you, so it is important to make sure your child eats well and is well hydrated. A small, carb-heavy Entry level snack before a run is good and a balanced diet with plenty of protein, fruit and vegetables will help them progress. Make sure You really do not need much equipment to get little ones they have water frequently and avoid sugary energy drinks. running – as long as children have comfortable clothing, they can get started. The only thing to be careful of is their feet.

Things to be aware of Make sure you invest in a really good pair of running shoes and Nobody should run with an injury - that includes kids. have them fitted by an expert in a specialist running shop. Your Try to keep it fun and ignore high pressured racing. Don’t time child’s feet are still developing, so restricting them and having them. Make sure your child gets plenty of rest. Build up inadequate support can lead to injury and long-term problems. gradually to longer distances. Encourage them to slow to a How to get started walking pace when tired There are a number of running apps and websites around now Local running clubs that help anyone, of any ability, to get started. So whether you Athletics 365 Academy - Gloucester

choose Couch to 5K or Athletics 365 or something similar, you www.gloucesterac.co.uk/training/athletics-365-academy/ and your kids can start off with a short run and gradually begin Junior ParkRun - Cheltenham

to work up to longer distances. A programme that follows a walk-run-walk routine works well. Kids can join in with ParkRun www.parkrun.org.uk/cheltenham-juniors/course/ activities; some offer a Junior two kilometer version.

Sally is a writer and editor who has written for all the main parenting Warm up and warm down titles as well as The Independent and The Mail. She is author of Eco Baby and contributing author to Watch My Baby Grow (Dorling Running without warming up is a recipe for disaster, as you run Kindersley). the risk of injury. Start with a warm-up session which should 10

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The school is friendly and nurturing and celebrates every pupil. Pupils are coached in: scriptwork, improvisation, physical theatre, mask and mime, acting for screen, musical theatre, pop singing, microphone technique and vocal recording, jazz dance, contemporary dance, theatre dance, street dance. Pupils have gained work in TV, auditioned for feature films, West End shows and gained places on prestigious national training programs such as NYMT. Shine On Stage is proudly independent and was founded in 2008. With an excellent reputation in the area and competitive fees, prospective pupils are invited to join from the Autumn term with a two week trial offered. Places for September are limited so it is advised to make contact ASAP. To book or for further information call 07782502113 or email alice@shineonstage.co.uk. Visit the website to learn more about Shine. www.shineonstage.co.uk uk

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Whether or not you think you may be raising the next Picasso or David Beckham, there is no doubting the advantages of after school clubs.

While finances may not permit your little ones being involved in different activities every night of the week, there’s no doubt that a couple of well-chosen clubs can be great for giving your child an insight into areas that the school curriculum doesn’t cover.

So, why are clubs so important?

Team sports like football, rugby, and netball are not only brilliant for keeping kids active but also helping them learn team work where they can begin to appreciate what’s good for the whole team, rather than just thinking of themselves.

Competitive sports are also great for learning difficult life lessons like being a gracious winner - and loser. Meanwhile, learning a musical instrument is ideal for discovering the art of practice, patience and persistence. The list is endless. There are clubs for almost anything you can imagine.

However, new skills, team work and confidence building aside, the most important thing to think about when deciding which club to choose is the fun factor.

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Parties

Party plans: Age and budget play a big part in deciding who to invite to your child’s party

Party Etiquette Is Tricky When you are having a party for your child you may not want to leave anyone out. That is a lovely thought – but is it practical to invite your child’s entire class? We discuss the pros and cons.

your child to keep the party low key to avoid hurting the feelings of others and explain that if asked, your child can say that they were only allowed a certain number.

Budget One of the main things to consider is how much you can afford.

If you want to take your child to a theme park, a restaurant or Age matters a similar event, it’s going to cost a lot more than sandwiches and cake at home, so this will naturally cut down on the The best rule for kids up to five or six years old is that you number of children you invite. Work out first what’s affordable should invite the same number of children as their age, plus and then discuss who your child would like to invite. themselves. This works well for a few reasons; parties for young children tend to involve family members such as aunts and When the whole class is invited uncles, grandparents and others. Add too many kids and your For some birthdays, you may decide that you do indeed want child will just be overwhelmed. It can be difficult to keep a lot of very young children entertained and catering for parents too! the whole class to come. This works best if you are able to have the party in a hall or park, even your garden, rather than in your So keep it small and make it clear to parents what expectations home. And remember, if you invite the class, it is unthinkable to are; state the arrival and leaving times, say if you are happy for leave out just two or three children, even if they and your child adults to stay and make sure you have plenty of help. do not get on. Not only would your child be hurt if their entire Problem child class was going to a party and they were not invited (which will surely happen if you start this ball rolling) but things have a way When they are a bit older, the pressure is suddenly on to have bigger parties. Apart from the expense and the work of catering of working out for themselves. If the invited child does not like yours either, they may say to their parent that they do not want for all those children, there may be other issues at play. Your to go and the problem is solved. child may have problems with one or more fellow pupils. If this is the case, it is very difficult to invite the whole class but leave Whatever you decide, it is important to make a plan and explain out one or two children. it carefully to your child and then stick to it. If you say their numbers are limited, do not be emotionally blackmailed into There are ways to avoid this, however. If you have a boy who adding more to the guest list, and if the whole class is invited does not mix much with girls, or has clashed with one person, make sure that is what happens – the whole class! you might consider a single-sex party. It is also perfectly Sally is a writer and editor for all the main parenting titles as well as acceptable to continue to give your child a number of friends The Independent and The Mail. She is author of Eco Baby and they can invite. If you suggest ten, for example, they can invite their special friends and this will keep the party manageable. Ask contributing author to Watch My Baby Grow (Dorling Kindersley).

By Sally J. Hall

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HALLOWE’EN AND HALF TERM ACTIVITIES

Festival. Family Halloween fun by day.

Slightmare takes place on one of the nights.

BERKELEY CASTLE Berkeley, Gloucestershire GL13 9BQ 01453 810332 www.berkeley-castle.com 23 - 26 October. Witches and wizards, pumpkin carving, bat detecting, moth traps and owls in the Great Hall!

MAGICLAND Meadow Road, Cirencester GL7 1YA 01285 885570 www.magicland.co.uk 27 October. The Wizard of Trelawney. A fantasitic magic show. 11.00am-11.20am; 12.00pm-12.20pm; 1.00pm-1.20pm; 2.00pm-2.20pm and 3.00pm-3.20pm.

CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA MUSEUM IN THE PARK Yanworth, Cheltenham, GL54 3LJ Stratford Park, Stratford Road, Stroud 01242 890256 GL5 4AF 01453 763394 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ www.museuminthepark.org.uk chedworth-roman-villa 25 - 28 October. Autumn Nature Art. Enjoy 22 - 30 October. A fun children’s trail. Every a walk outside in the park collecting colourful day there will be seasonal craft activities. Trail fallen leaves, seed pods and pine cones. Then free. Some activities at an additional charge. go inside and create some ephemeral nature 10.30am – 4.30pm. art. All ages welcome. 11.00am-3.30pm. Free.

CORINIUM MUSEUM Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 2BX 01285 655611 www.coriniummuseum.cotswold.gov.uk Family drop-ins and workshops.

Family Film Friday: Booking required.

Corinium Museum: Family drop-ins DEAN HERITAGE CENTRE Soudley, Cinderford, Gloucestershire GL14 2UB 01594 822 170 www.deanheritagecentre.com 22 - 23 October. Big Chair Commemoration 24 October. The Heritage Apple Day. Celebrate all things apple related, from apple bobbing to cider pressing. Run in collaboration with Severn Cider.

22 - 30 October. Competitioms and craft activities throughout the week.

NEWARK PARK Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7PZ 01453 842644 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/newark-park 29 October. Children's Halloween Evening Bring young ones to Newark House for an evening of spooky fun. 6.30 – 8.30pm.

PUZZLEWOOD Perrygrove Road, Coleford, GL16 8QB 01594 833187 www.puzzlewood.net 22 – 30 October. Halloween Witch Hunt Mischievous witches have crash-landed into the trees at Puzzlewood! Look at their skirts carefully and work out the puzzle to claim your prize!

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THE ROSES THEATRE Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX 01684 295074 www. rosestheatre.org 24-28 October.

DYRHAM PARK Gloucestershire’s Dyrham, near Bath, SN14 8ER scariest collection of (Sat Nav: SN14 8HY) 0117 937 2501 ghosts, ghouls and www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrham-park goblins are coming 25 and 27 October. Family Nature Trail. together to answer Pond-dipping or bug-hunting to spotting the once and for all deer, head outdoors and discover the wild side “what goes bump in of the parkland. 11am – 12pm. the night?”. This 22 and 30 October Ghostly Hallowe’en trail. week long frightfest is ideal for everyone Take part in a ghostly Hallowe’en trail in the from little devils to park. £1 per trail. Includes a spooky prize! teenage zombies.

OVER FARM MARKET £60 per child (age Over Farm Market, Gloucester GL2 8DB 7+). Venue: 01452 521014 www.overfarmmarket.co.uk Tewkesbury School.

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SLIMBRIDGE WETLAND CENTRE Bowditch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire GL2 7BT 01453 890 333 www.wwt.org.uk/visit/slimbridge 22 October - 1 November. Canoe Safari.

Grab a paddle and sail the watery passages of the canoe safari trail.

28 October. Parent & Child Photography. A practical and enjoyable day for budding young wildlife photographers and their parents.

10.00am-1.00pm. £25 per adult and child.

WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8QS 01666 880220 www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt 1 September – 30 November. Autumn Family Trail. Find out all about the science behind autumn’s inspiring colour!

FESTIVALS CHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature 7 – 16 October Perfect for families who love reading, writing and having fun. The whole festival is located in a bespoke tented village in the centre of town which comes complete with family spaces The Little Big Top and Waterstones Children’s Hideaway. The Book It! children’s and young reader’s programme will boast an exciting additional line-up of children’s authors and events.

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SCHOOL OPEN DAYS Beaudesert Park School, Minchinhampton Board and day co-ed ages 3 – 13 years Friday 21 October 9.30am - 12noon Contact 01453 832072 www.beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk

COMMUNITY EVENTS FIVE VALLEYS WALK IN AID OF MENINGITIS NOW www.meningitisnow.org/support-us/featuredevents/five-valleys-walk-2016/ 25 September. The 30th anniversary year. A 21 mile circular route through stunning Cotswold countryside, taking in each of Stroud’s five valleys; Painswick, Slad, Toadsmoor, Chalford and Nailsworth. The walk is split into sections by nine checkpoints and you can start and finish at any of them.

around this award winning museum for free.

There is something for everyone with a special family fun trail for the children.

2.00pm-5.00pm.

THEATRE AND DRAMA

THE EVERYMAN THEATRE 7 - 10 Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ 01242 512 515 www.everymantheatre.org.uk Various dates in September. Gifford’s Bredon School, Nr Tewkesbury Circus. A whip-crackin’ horse-wranglin’ HellBoard and day co-ed ages 4 – 18 years raisin’ Giffords Circus show. Featuring the Giffords Circus gang. Venues: Marlborough Wednesday 14 September WESTONBIRT CHARITIES FAIR Commom, Cirencester and Fennells Farm. See 10.00am-12noon Westonbirt School, Tetbury Road GL8 8QG website for details.

Contact 01684 293156 www.westonbirtfair.org THE ROSES THEATRE www.bredonschool.org 25-26 October. 130 stalls full of lovely, Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX unique products – an ideal start to Christmas Cheltenham College Prep School 01684 295074 www.rosestheatre.org shopping. The Fair is not-for-profit and the Board and day co-ed ages 3 – 13 years 22 October. The Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Today is Saturday 1 October 10.30am charities being supported are Home-Start the day of the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, but one Stroud, the Nelson Trust, Acorns, National Star Contact 01242 522 697 invitation has gone missing! Freddy Teddy is a and Riding for the Disabled. Tuesday10amlittle bear on a big adventure; join him for a www.cheltenhamcollege.org 7.00pm, Wednesday 10.00am-5.00pm fun-filled musical journey. 1.30am & 3.30pm.

Dean Close, Cheltenham Board and day co-ed ages 3 – 18 years Saturday 15 October 9.00am-11.00am Contact 01242 258079 www.deanclose.org.uk

DAYS OUT

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

BERKELEY CASTLE

MUSEUM IN THE PARK Stratford Park, Stratford Road, Stroud GL5 4AF 01453 763394 www.museuminthepark.org.uk 2 October. Festival of Harvest. Enjoy 30 October. Apple Day in Stroud’s Secret everything the countryside has to offer, find Hopelands Preparatory School, Garden. Celebrate local apple trees and out where your food comes from, how it is Stonehouse orchards, past and present. Admire displays of harvested and sample some treats too!

Co-ed 2 – 11 years heritage Gloucestershire apples from Days CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA Cottage or have a go at apple pressing and Saturday 13 October 9.30am-12noon Yanworth, Cheltenham, GL54 3LJ Contact 01453 822164 make your own juice to take home.

01242 890256 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ www.hopelands.org.uk 11.00am-4.00pm. chedworth-roman-villa THE WILSON 10 September. Heritage Open Day. Heritage Rendcomb College, Cirencester Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, Open day is celebrated at Chedworth by Board and day co-ed ages 3 – 18 years Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT offering all visitors free admission.

Saturday 1 October 01242 237431 www.thewilson.org.uk Contact 01285 831213 CORINIUM MUSEUM Last Sunday of every month. Arty Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire www.rendcombcollege.org.uk Sundays. Families are invited to take part in GL7 2BX 01285 655611 fun and interactive art activities. FREE family www.coriniummuseum.cotswold.gov.uk St Edward’s Prep School, Cheltenham drop-in. 11am – 1pm. £1.00 per child.

11 September. An opportunity to look Co-ed 2 – 11 years Saturday 24 September Contact 01242 538900 www.stedwards.co.uk Westonbirt Prep School, Tetbury Co-ed Preparatory Day School & Nursery ages 3 – 11 years Saturday 15 October 9.00am-12noon Contact 01666 881375 www.westonbirt.org Wycliffe Nursery & Preparatory, School, Stonehouse Board and co-ed day ages 2 – 18 years Saturday 1 October 9.00am-12noon Contact 01453 820471 www.wycliffe.co.uk

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LILLIPUT CONCERTS St Andrew’s Church, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham GL50 1SP 19 September. Music for Voice & Viola performed by Kate Skeet & Jenna Brown, the hosts of the Cheltenham and Bristol branches of Lilliput.

10:30am.

17 October. Music for two French horns, performed by the A2 Horn Duo. 10:30am. www.facebook.com/LilliputConcerts

BABIES AND TODDLERS AT-BRISTOL Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5DB 0845 345 1235 www.at-bristol.org.uk 16 September. Toddler Takeover: Fantastic Feast. A fun-packed day of food themed activities exclusively for families with children under 5 years. 10.00am-4.00pm.

DYRHAM PARK Dyrham, near Bath, SN14 8ER (Sat Nav: SN14 8HY) 0117 937 2501 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ dyrham-park 6, 13, 20, and 27 September and 4, 11 and 18 October. Tuesday Toddler Trail. Fresh air and family fun. 10.45am - 11.30am. Arrive by 10.30 to catch the shuttle bus.

THE WILSON Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, 01452 503050 Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT www.gloucester.gov.uk/guildhall 01242 237431 www.thewilson.org.uk Mondays. LaLa Lounge (for parents with First Wednesday of every month. Tots under 5’s) Meet your friends, chill and chat, and Tales. A fun session of storytelling and treat yourself to tea, coffee or a light lunch arty activities for parents and carers with preschool children. Term-time only.

THE GLOUCESTER GUILDHALL while the little ones play. 10.30am – 12.00pm. Free.

10.30am - 11.15am.

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Gloucestershire Slingmeets

Lilliput Concerts: Baby-friendly classical music

Cheltenham Children’s Centre Baby Groups

11.30am at Cirencester Baptist Church, Coxwell Street, Cirencester.

Contact: bumpsandbabes@ cirenceternct.org.uk BEST Breastfeeding Support: Every Thursday, 10.00am – 11.30am at Springboard Children’s Centre, Trinity Road, Cirencester, GL7 1JU. Contact: breastfeeding@ cirencesternct.org.uk

GLOUCESTER AND Every Monday at St. Margaret’s CHELTENHAM SLING MEETS For Hall, GL51 3NU 10.00am-11.30am times and venues please check (0-18 months) www.facebook.com/ Every Tuesday at Rowanfield cheltenhamandgloucesterslinglibrary Children Centre, GL51 8HY STROUD SLING MEETS 1.00pm-2.30pm (mums to be and Parliament Street Children’s Centre, pre-walking babies) Old Bisley Rd, Stroud Every Wednesday at Gardners GLOUCESTER BRANCH Lane Children Centre, GL51 9JW Gloucestershire Gloucester Breakfast Club: Every Breastfeeding 10.00am -11.30am (0-12 months) Wednesday. 10:00am – 11:30am.

Supporters’ Network Every Thursday at Hester’s Way Harvester Restaurant, Salmons Leap, Support Groups Children Centre, GL51 0ES Quedgeley,Gloucester, GL2 4NF. All 1.15pm -2.45pm All groups are free drop-in sessions. you can eat breakfast £4.99 plus a Every Friday at Oakwood Dads, grandparents and supportive free hot drink! Open to all, members Children Centre, GL52 5QH friends are welcome too. Groups are and non-members. Contact 10.00am - 11.30am All groups are informal and friendly. You don’t coordinator.gloucester@nct.org.uk open to babies 0-12 months and need to have a breastfeeding Relax, Stretch & Breathe their parents/carers. problem to attend but if you need Classes: Every Monday in term support, one of our trained peer time. For more information visit NCT Courses

supporters or the Breastfeeding www.nct.org.uk.uk/gloucester/ CHELTENHAM & NORTH Counsellor present will be happy to courses COTSWOLD BRANCH speak to you.

First Aid Gloucester Bumps and Babies Monday. 10.00 – 12.00 noon: Spaces are limited so please email Every Tuesday from 10.30am-12.00 MOBS in Dursley, Parish Room, St Louisa at: noon at Salvation Army Hall, James the Great Church, Dursley events@nctcheltenham.org Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 GL11 4JE Tuesday.

1QU. You don’t STROUD BRANCH 10.00am – 12.00 noon: BAPS, need to be a member to come NCT Signature antenatal course Hesters Way Children’s Centre, Dill along, it is for all non-mobile babies For more details see www.nct.org.uk/ Avenue,Cheltenham GL51 0ES and their carers and our fabulous courses or contact your local course Wednesday. 10.30 – 12.00 noon: bumps too! Free parking accessible organiser on 0208 752 2494 or BABES, Noah’s Ark Children’s from Triar Way. Contact: bookings3f@nct.org.uk Centre, York Road, Priors Park, Gloucester@nct.org.uk NCT Early Days/Postnatal Tewkesbury, GL20 5HU course For more details see www.

Thursday . 9.30am – 11.30am: Safe Space at Compass Children’s nct.org.uk/courses or contact your CRIBS, Church Hall, St John’s Centre, Coney Hill, GL4 4NA . local course organiser on 0208 752 Church, Churchdown GL3 2DB The ‘Safe Space’ is a friendly 2494 or bookings3f@nct.org.

10.00am – 11.30am: BEST, informal group for peer support and Springboard Children’s Centre, advice about wellbeing. Taking place TETBURY BRANCH Trinity Road, Cirencester, GL7 1JU on Fridays 10.00am-11.30am come Signature antenatal course For 10.00am – noon: MOBS in Stroud, along for chat, support and access more details see www.nct.org.uk/ Parliament Street Children’s Centre, resources about local services that courses or contact bookings3d@nct.

Bisley Old Road, Stroud GL5 1NL may be able to help. Anyone org.uk uk 12.30pm – 2.00pm: GLOBES, welcome, both new and expectant NCT Drop Ins Gardners Lane Children’s Centre, parents. The group is free and child CIRENCESTER BRANCH Cheltenham GL51 9JW. friendly. No need to be a NCT Bumps, Babes & Toddlers: Full information on our groups is member. Further information go to Every Wednesday 10.00am available at www.gbsn.org.uk www.nct.org.uk/Gloucester or visit September - October 2016

our Facebook page Facebook.com/ GloucesterNCT Tots on the Move at Tinies Nursery at Gloucester College on Llanthony Road, GL2 5JQ. Every Monday term time only 10.00am -11.30am no need to be a member, come along to meet other mums and their now crawling and walking babies for coffee, chat, messy play and activities. Parking is limited.

TETBURY BRANCH Bumps and Babes: Every Wednesday 10.30am – 12.00 noon at The Snooty Fox, Market Place, Tetbury GL8 8DD

NCT Nearly New Sales

Stroud NCT Nearly New Sale Archway School, Paganhill Estate, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AX 18 September. 11.00am – 12:30pm. For more details email NNS.StroudValleys@nct.org.uk Tetbury NCT Nearly New Sale St Mary’s Primary School, St Mary’s Road, Tetbury GL8 8BW 10 September. 11.00am -12.30pm. For more details visit www.nct.org.uk/branches/tetbury or email tetbury@nct.org.uk Cheltenham and North Cotswold Nearly New Sale All Saints Academy, Blaisdon Way Cheltenham GL51 0WH 24 September. Autumn/Winter clothes. 10:30am – 12.00 noon. For more information visit www.nct.org.uk/branches/ cheltenham/nearly-new-sales Cirencester & District Nearly New Sale Bingham Hall, 28 King Street, Cirencester, GL7 1JT. 15 October. 9.00am – 10:30am.

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