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Editor’s Letter Dear readers Springtime! And soon it will be Summer... The march of the seasons creates a rhythm for our busy lives, a kind of regular routine of annual events that runs from New Year through half term to Easter, via the bank holidays to Summer and then into the busy Autumn term and the run-up to Christmas. Routine is important for all of us in managing our busy lives. But it is especially important for children - as we find out in two features in this issue. Establishing a regular routine for homework is a key part of helping your child to learn. While fixing and keeping a regular bedtime is vital to ensuring that kids get enough sleep. Find out more inside!
Foster Care Fortnight Foster Care Fortnight, The Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and to show how foster care transforms lives is coming up from 8 to 21 May. Gloucestershire Fostering will be running six events during this campaign, culminating in an open day at Nature in Art, Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PA on 21 May. For more information: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/fostering/events/events/
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Photo copyright Alice Nicholson. West End Summer School 2016. Participants pictured with Soeli Parry from Wicked and Mamma Mia
Shine On Stage celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its ever popular annual Summer Schools in Stroud from 31 July - 4 August at The Cotswold Playhouse. Selling out each and every year, the week sees young people aged 4-18 years creating full scale shows which are performed at the end of the week to friends and family. Sparkles aged 4-7 years spend 5 half days singing, dancing, acting and even making their own costumes, whilst the 7-18 year olds spend 5 full days working with industry experts and VIP tutors from some of the hottest shows in the West End such as Annie, Matilda, Wicked, Mamma Mia and many more. It's a super friendly, inspirational experience loved by all involved according to Founder and Multi-Discipline teacher Alice Nicholson. If you'd like to join or for further information go to: www.shineonstage.co.uk or email alice@ shineonstage.co.uk or call 0845 519 6455.
Put Your Best Foot Forward Walk to School Week is 15 - 19 May. Join thousands of children across the country celebrating the benefits walking brings. We know that walking to school makes children feel healthier and happier, while reducing congestion and pollution outside the school gates. Yet less than half of primary school children currently walk to school. Living Streets, who organise the annual event want to reverse this decline and see every child that can, walk to school. For more information or to order a challenge pack see: www.livingstreets.org.uk/what-we-do/projects/walk-toschool-week
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News & Views 11 Plus Success Can you believe that the 11 plus Gloucestershire Grammar School entrance exam is just 4 months away? If you haven’t started preparing already, KSOL tutors have created a two-step plan to help you in these final months:
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Cheltenham Science Festival is on 6-11 June. A six-day extravaganza with over 200 events celebrating science and the arts. Free interactive zones for families with lots of hands-on activities on site and on the streets of Cheltenham will keep the kids occupied for hours.Tickets from £6. www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/science
New App To Offer Counselling For Kids The NSPCC’s Childline service has just launched a new iPhone app to provide counselling for kids directly through their mobile phones. The ‘For Me’ app allows kids to access Childline’s online services, including 1-2-1 live chats with a counsellor, the ‘Ask Sam’ problem pages and entrance to their private ‘lockers’ – areas where they can write down their own personal thoughts and track their moods. It was invented by four teenagers who wanted to use technology to address the urgent need for support among young people. The App is free to download via iTunes and is designed for discreet usage. Read more at www.childline.org.uk
Step 1. Develop a regular, structured study routine. Anita Dhunna, Director of Education recommends KSOL’s online intensive revision courses: “These personalised, daily online tests are perfect for the run up to the real exam. They cover the entire 11+ syllabus and highlight any areas of weakness, providing immediate focus.” Step 2. Practice! KSOL mock exams in Gloucestershire are designed to help prepare children for the academic rigour of the exam paper as well as the stressful nature associated with the experience. Call 0121 733 6558 or visit www.ksol.co.uk to learn more about KSOL’s “2 Steps to Success” offer including 12 week online course + a KSOL mock exam (14 May or 16 July at Hartpury College).
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Super Camps is offering 15% discount if you quote FAMILIES17 when booking in to one of their activities or courses during the school holidays. Super Camps run daily and weekly activity camps which allow children to get the most out of their holiday time. Programmes are filled with fun activities that will keep your children entertained and have an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating giving children the best possible care. Prices start from £38 per day. May-Junel 2017
Hang about! Go Ape is giving away a Tree Top Junior birthday party for eight. One lucky winner will take on a fun filled hour in the tree-tops with their friends on a Go Ape! adventure especially designed for kids (1m+). To be in with a chance of winning answer the following: Q: How tall do you need to be to enjoy Tree Top Junior? a. 1.4m b. 1.0m c. 0.7m Enter via email by Friday 9th June. Put ‘Go Ape Birthday’ in the subject line of your message, and send your answer, your name, postal address and best contact number to editor editor@familiesgloucestershire.co.uk goape.co.uk | 0845 838 1612 | Quote FAMFD7 for 10% discount
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Education Independent School Open Days Cheltenham College Prep School Board and day co-ed ages 3 – 13 years Saturday 20 May, 10.00am (whole School) Contact 01242 522 697 www.cheltenhamcollege.org Dean Close School, Chelteham Board and day co-ed ages 2 years 9 months to 18 years Saturday 6 May 9.30am-11.30am (pre-preparatory and preparatory) Contact 01242 258001 Saturday 13 May 10.00am (whole school) Contact 01242 258044 www.deanclose.org.uk Rendcomb College Board and day co-ed ages 3 – 18 Friday 12 May Pirate AdventureI and Open Morning for children aged 2 to 11 Contact 01285 832306 www.rendcombcollege.org.uk
Grammar Schools Key Dates for 2018 admission Thursday 1 June 2017 - Online registration to sit the Grammar School Admission test is open. Friday 20 June 2017 - Registration for sitting the test closes Saturday 16 September 2017 – Gloucestershire Grammar School entrance test. Thursday 12 October 20176 – Results of the test available by this date.
Get Your Kids To Do Their Homework Without Tears It happens most nights in households up and down the country and all parents have their own way of doing it…We’re talking about homework and getting your children to do theirs with no tears in sight. We caught up with Carey Ann Dodah from Explore Learning who explained that keeping homework a positive experience is crucial to your child’s learning. “The most important thing for homework to be is a positive experience and this is easier said than done! If it is positive, then it can be a great way of seeing the activities that your child is working through in class. It’s a great opportunity to have a conversation about how your child learns, what they enjoy at school and what they might need support with. It also assists in building a habit and routine that as your child gets older will ease the transition to managing larger levels of homework.”
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As kids get older, they’ll be bringing more and more home and learning how to manage it – as a family – is vital. A short slot every day can make a big difference to For boys: their progress at school, so to give you a helping hand, here are five genius hacks to The Crypt School Gloucester: www.cryptschool.org help make it an enjoyable experience. Marling School Stroud: www.marling.gloucs.sch.uk Sir 1. Don’t bribe! Thomas Rich’s Gloucester: Bribing sets everyone up to fail. www.strschool.co.uk Ultimately, making homework more For girls: manageable should, in the long-term, High School for Girls Gloucester: make it more enjoyable and effective. www.hsfg.org Bribing instantly turns homework into a Ribston Hall High School Gloucester: chore which your child will try and avoid. www.ribstonhall.gloucs.sch.uk A good habit and routine is important so Stroud High School Stroud: that your child can manage bigger loads www.stroudhigh.gloucs.sch.uk of homework in the future. Mixed: Pate’s Grammar School Cheltenham: Plus, think how big the bribes would have www.patesgs.org to be by the time they get to do their GCSE examinations.
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Education 3. Take a step back Parents have busy lives too and taking time to help your child with their homework is always a positive thing. But, before you start the homework session, talk to your child and ask them what they feel confident doing and what they need a little help with. Being there while they attempt something they find difficult, but not pointing out the answer straight away, may increase their confidence and build their selfesteem which should carry on into the classroom when you are not by their side.
4. Make a plan Make a plan about what you are going to cover in the time and what your child may need a little extra help with. When your homework slot has finished, that would be a good time to talk about what you should focus on next time and you could even make a plan for the next homework session then. That way, your child knows exactly what to expect and there is a pattern to their learning.
2. Don’t be rigid Inspiration and that ‘lightbulb’ moment are so important when it comes to homework and learning in general. So, if you are in the car, at the park or just having dinner and they suddenly feel the urge to tackle a subject, let them go with it there and then. If the weather is good, why not let your child do their homework outside?
5. Set a timer Education experts, Explore Learning, recommend agreeing on a set amount of time before you sit down and start so that you and your child get the most out of your time. Have a visual timer, like an egg timer, on the table so that everyone can see it. You can even break down the homework hour into smaller segments of 15 minutes if attention span becomes an issue at any point.
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Education
Does Your Child Need A Tutor? Children are expected to find their school work challenging, as this drives them forward and helps them to learn. However, if the challenge is too great and the obstacles to learning seem too high, it can leave a child feeling demoralised and disinterested, and might even result in them falling behind their classmates. The same can happen when a child finds their work is not challenging enough - the lessons can become boring and the child can slip behind through a lack of effort. If you suspect that your child is having problems with school work for any reason, you might be wondering whether extra tuition and support could help. Understanding when your child may need a tutor Sometimes it can be easy to tell when tuition might help. If you child has a natural aptitude for a certain subject and performs above their expected level, they might enjoy being challenged by a private tutor who can concentrate on their own abilities. Similarly, if you know your child has particular educational needs, you may want to address those needs with added support from a personal tutor. However, it can sometimes be a little harder to tell when tuition would be of benefit to your child - especially if they seem to have coped well with schoolwork up until this point. Some children can become quiet and withdrawn, others can get elusive and defensive, and problems at school can even lead to disruptive and aggressive behaviour. Signs that your child may be having problems with their schoolwork: 1. A sustained fall in grades or performance. 2. Not talking about school and hiding report cards. 3. Anxiety and/or behavioural problems at home and at school. who is losing interest in their lessons, or who is hoping for 4. Trying to avoid going to school or doing homework. extra challenges to push them forward in their skills. 5. Showing a lack of interest in school or seeming bored. Once you have established a support network for your child This is not an exhaustive list: every child is different, and you within the school, consider if a tutor would suit you and your know your own child's patterns and behaviours better than family. Private tuition is not as expensive as you might think, and anyone. If you spot a change in your child and suspect school it is proven to help children who typically struggle in a lessons are the problem, try sitting them down and asking them classroom environment to get back on track with their lessons. to open up about their difficulties. Your child may just need tuition in one or two subjects, or it could be the whole curriculum that they are having a struggle Has your little one spent long periods of time out of school, with. Either way, you should look for an experienced and due to an illness or other reason? Returning to the classroom qualified teacher who has plenty of references - and who also can be daunting. Even just a few weeks out of lessons can leave has been through the DBS check process. a child struggling to catch up. If your child has missed school, they might benefit from extra tuition for a short while. You may want to find a tutor who will offer a free trial lesson for your child. Sometimes students and tutors click, and other Choosing the right tutor for your child times they do not. Your child may respond better to a particular If you have identified that your child has special educational teaching style, while others may simply learn better from needs or if you suspect that this may be the case, enlist the someone they are comfortable with. support of your child's school and see if anything can be done to help them during lessons. Ask at the school and discover If your child is not happy with their tutor, listen to their reasons who the Special Educational Needs Coordinator is - they can why - and involve them in the selection process at all times. The offer support, advice and even arrange for one-to-one happier your child is about the learning environment, the easier classroom support, if it would benefit your child. The school will it will be to teach them and to get a positive response from also be able to help if you have concerns about a gifted child them.
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Education
Ed’s Reading Room
Hi kids, parents, grandparents, teachers – and book lovers everywhere! I’m Ed and here is my early Summer book selection for you to enjoy. Have fun reading! www.EdontheWeb.com
FOR AGES 5-7 YEARS
Cowboy Pug: The Dog Who Rode for Glory by Laura James
(Bloomsbury £5.99) ED SAYS: ‘‘Pug and Lady Miranda are saddled up ready for an exciting adventure. There are plenty of fun things in store for them like the county fair and candyfloss but they also have to deal with the runaway train, a water jump and even bandits. When Lady Miranda gets into trouble will she be able to smooth things over with the police officer and will Pug be able to earn his spurs?’
Evie’s Magic Bracelet: The Silver Unicorn by Jessica Ennis-Hill (Hodder £5.99) ED SAYS: ‘Evie is settling into her new home. The day she starts her new school, she receives a gift from Grandma Iris in Jamaica – a beautiful bracelet with a message. ‘Have a magical time!’ Evie is amazed when she understands what the seagulls and the animals at the city farm are saying. She gradually realises this all started when she put on the bracelet from Grandma Iris.’
Buckinghamshire Gloucestershire CEM 11+ EXAM GROUP TUITION • Year 5 and Year 4 - small group courses Mock Exams (supported by 1 to 1 tuition) • Groups run by professional tutor and published author, Philip McMahon • Our own high quality resources for tuition and homework • Sunday available Saturdaycourses and Tuesday Courses • Proven results
CEM STYLE TEST PAPERS FOR BUCKS 11+ EXAM Order our new test papers in conjunction with Letts Letts, the expert in revision and 11+ Tutoring Academy, have teamed up to provide pupils with resources for CEM • Completely new and up to date content • CEM style in their format and question types • Designed for practice at home Order our new test papers at collins.co.uk/letts11plus PRIVATE TUTORING COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2015 - FINALIST
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Jinks & O’Hare: Funfair Repair by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre
(Oxford £8.99) ED SAYS: ‘Jinks and O’Hare are the repair team at Funfair Moon that boasts the highest helter-skelter and the scariest ghost train in the universe. Emily loves helping them and as her school, the Learny-Go-Round, is open only every other day she has plenty of time. But when the Funfair Inspector arrives everything seems to go wrong and chaos ensues. It seems someone is sabotaging the funfair. Will the whole fair spin out of control and be shut down? Or will Emily’s dream of becoming a funfair repairer come true?’
The Jamie Drake Equation by Christopher Edge (Nosy Crow £6.99)
ED SAYS: ‘Imagine your father was an astronaut! It would be so exciting especially when he is orbiting the Earth in the International Space Station. Jamie’s dad is an astronaut and, although at first he thinks it’s really cool that his father will be doing a spacewalk, he is actually just missing him being at home. When parts of the family solar system start to shake, Jamie becomes very worried. And when Jamie picks up a strange signal on his mobile, things start to get really complicated.’ Ed’s Reading Room is part of www.edontheweb.com, a DTI awardwinning 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. May - June 2017
Book Now For September Places
Parents wishing to help their children prepare for Gloucestershire’s 11+ examination are advised to register early for group courses for Year 5 students beginning in September 2017. Courses are held in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. They are run by a published author of very popular 11 Plus books who has many years experience of preparing hundreds of children for the 11 Plus. Free trials are available any week. There is an option to switch course day if you are unable to attend a particular day. The courses have an excellent record supported by testimonials and teach over 100 children weekly. The courses include periodic progress tests, the opportunity to do mock exams and also provide guidance and feedback to parents. Please contact Philip email: 11plustutoringacademy@gmail.com or call 07734469495
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Health
The Importance Of Sleep As adults, we are more than aware of how important a good night's sleep is - we need it for balance, mood stability and to enhance brain function. And anyone who has children will concur that getting a full night's sleep is essential to combat temper tantrums and tiredness. Experts from the NHS think that as much as we should prioritise healthy eating and exercise, we should also be ensuring children get nine hours of solid sleep nightly. Particularly when they are young and acquiring knowledge on everything as they begin to shape and understand the world around them, children need a requisite amount of sleep to boost retaining information and help embed knowledge. Ultimately, our brains need rest overnight to allow us to absorb information and this is even more important for young minds.
young children than teenagers, who know how to fight back! Laying the right foundations when they are young, and encouraging them to see sleep as a part of healthy living should make maintaining it, even when they have discovered the joys of socialising, much more straightforward. Routine, routine, routine Whilst they try to convince themselves and their parents otherwise, children thrive on routine, and our brains learn when to start shutting down and getting the all-important rest they need. Trying as best you can to instil a routine of preparing for and going to bed at the same time every night will help your child, no matter what age they are. This includes brushing teeth and getting pyjamas on at a certain time, which starts to surreptitiously prepare the brain for its rest period.
Limit the technology For many people the evening routine relies on technology, be it smartphones, tablets or television, to unwind with at night. However, these bits of tech are actually stimuli, which make the going to bed routine harder to implement. After dinner, try enjoying some conversation or a board game to allow the brain some all-important decompression time. Where possible, discourage them from having TV or gadgets in the bedroom at Why is sleep so important? all, as these can be used as a distraction. In fact, making sure that the bedroom is most closely associated with sleep is a We only need to look at some of the poor decisions or small better way to negotiate this obstacle. mistakes we have made ourselves when we are tired, and we can begin to understand the importance of sleep. When coupled The importance of light with the vital rest time for busy, sponge-like brains, getting Whether it's through blackout curtains or nightlights, achieving adequate sleep makes a lot of sense. Whether it's through using the correct balance of light in your child's room is key to sleep aids or planning a meticulous routine, there are several ensuring consistency in their sleep pattern. Invest in some heavy ways to ensure your children reaches the requisite sleep hours. duty curtains so that whether winter or summer, their room is dark, and use a little nightlight for a subtle glow that helps So, how can you encourage them to sleep? orientate them if they do wake up in the night. Essentially, fostering a good sleeping habit is much easier with So how much sleep should they be getting? The NHS issues guidelines for optimum sleep time for different age groups have been collected by the Millpond Children's Sleep Clinic. These are: Between the ages of 4 and 16, children should be sleeping through the night for 11 hours, which gradually goes down to about 9 at 14, with 15-minute decrements over the time space.
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Fostering
Make Room In Your Family For More Children At Gloucestershire County Council we are always looking for caring and secure homes for local children. There are many reasons why children come into foster care. Sometimes they just need a family to stay with short term, while their own families weather a crisis. Other children may not be able to return to their birth families and need foster carers to care for them until they are independent.
Share your family’s life
We are particularly looking for families who can help brothers and sisters stay together or who would be interested in fostering older children and teenagers.
Gloucestershire County Council needs foster carers for children of all ages, especially siblings and teenagers. If your children are over two years old and you
Birth children are always part of the process and often gain a great deal from the experience of fostering, as our case study shows.
You will be paid weekly allowances, plus other fees and travel expenses. You’ll also receive support from a social worker and ongoing training to increase your skills and knowledge.
If you’d like to find out more, contact the Fostering Recruitment Team or visit us at Nature in Art on Sunday 21 May from 10am to 2pm.
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In order to foster, your own children would need to be over two years old and you would need a spare room or rooms for siblings. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, to reflect the differing needs of children in care. You can be single, married, co-habiting (for at least two years) or in a same-sex relationship.
have a spare room, we’d love to hear from you. In return you can expect excellent support, training and weekly allowances and fees.
01242 532654 www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/fostering Gloucestershire Fostering @FosteringGlos
To see if fostering is for you, call us for an informal chat on 01242 532654 or complete the fostering enquiry form on our website and we’ll call you: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/fostering. Our friendly team also run events throughout the year see website for details. Philippa and Stuart (pictured left) have four children of their own, who are 19, 18, 16 and 12. They currently foster two young girls. Philippa said, “We foster as a family, which sounds like a cliché, but I couldn’t do it without my children. They can connect with the girls in a way that I just can’t. “There’s nothing more fun than a foster sibling chasing you round the house, being silly and bringing a level of normality to a child who is feeling anything but settled. They create ‘family’ for the child whilst they wait to go back home. “We can never replace their family and wouldn’t want to, but whilst they might not want to engage with Stuart and me as ‘parent’ figures, they are very happy to relate to our children as ‘siblings’. “My children grieve terribly when they leave and I often ask them if they want to foster again, but every time there is an unreserved yes so I suppose that’s the best test of how much they enjoy it!”
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Clubs and Classes
Scouting Brings Adventure, Fun And Education
The image of kids spending lots of time outdoors, getting heaps of fresh air and exercise while learning life skills as they go seems quaintly nostalgic now. There is, however, a great British institution that still promotes and encourages those values, while incorporating the realities of twentyfirst-century living, like IT skills and PR. We spoke to Gareth, a former scout and Scout Leader, about Scouting and what it can offer to today’s youngsters. First of all Gareth, how has Scouting changed in the twenty years you’ve been involved? The fact that a major celebrity and world-class adventurer, Bear Grylls, is now the Chief Scout, speaks volumes. His many remarkable achievements are an inspiration to the boys and girls, and he has definitely made scouting cool. We now go right the way through from age 6 to 25 and offer a huge range of activities. The uniform has been updated and is really practical, modern and comfortable for both sexes. Tell us more about the activities It’s still based on the model of working towards Proficiency badges, which has been proven to be a great system for application and reward. There is something for everyone to work towards and achieve. We’ve got the old favourites like map reading and first aid, but also mechanics, abseiling, photography and entertaining. You name it, really. There is always a topic that will appeal. Going on from there we have the personal development awards, Chief Scout and Queen Scout that are similar to the Duke of Edinburgh awards and impressive for CVs. As well as physical challenges and new skills, these top awards require commitment to a charity, and the Queen herself does the presentation. Quite an honour! Do you still go away on camps? Oh yes. Camps and nights away are a big part of the scouting experience and they are open to the boys and girls of all ages. It’s a great chance for them to learn some independence and to fit in living and working alongside others. As they get older, the camps get more adventurous and we do overseas expeditions as well. This way we meet up with scouts from other countries, which is a brilliant chance to make new friends, have fun and see that they are a part of something bigger. Does it cost a lot to become a scout? I’d say it’s surprisingly cheap compared to a lot of other children’s activities. We have an annual subscription charge, and that varies a bit depending on where in the country you are, but the average is somewhere between £50 and £100. That doesn’t include things like camps, as obviously there are extra costs involved in transport, food and accommodation for trips away. The only other outlay is for the uniform, but there is no 10
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Clubs and Classes need to buy all brand-new kit. There is a thriving second-hand market in scouting gear, and the Scouting Association itself can help out for families that struggle with the costs. What’s the best thing about scouting? That’s a hard question! There are so many benefits. Most of all, it’s good fun. It’s also good to get kids outdoors, get them muddy, and, at the same time, they are learning behaviours and skills that are setting them up for life. It’s win-win really. They make new friends, they have adventures, and they push themselves. I think the fact that we currently have over 450,000 member’s shows that the movement is more popular than ever and is providing a lot of opportunity for young people. Membership is growing, so that proves that the scouts are enjoying themselves and that’s not bad for an organisation that’s over a hundred years old, but still meeting the needs of today’s kids.
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So it’s not all about woggles and knots anymore? We still have a woggle but, as I said before, the uniform is very modern these days. It’s all part of the re-brand to keep us relevant in the twenty-first century. Anyone, boy or girl, can join as a Beaver when they are six and carry right on through Cubs, Scouts and Explorers to the Scout Network for 18-25 years old. Scouting is very inclusive and I really can’t recommend it enough.
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A hundred years old? Yes, we’ve hit our centenary year and there’s been a lot to celebrate. We formed Cub100 to commemorate 100 years of Cub scouting and have held events all over the country. We’re actually the largest mixed youth organisation in the UK today. Not bad for a movement that was established in 1907. I think it shows we have really moved with the times and are providing a valuable outlet for our members. The transformation in the last fifteen years has been quite remarkable. That translates to thousands of kids all over the UK getting involved in masses of different activities every week. And that’s not including the camps and trips.
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New venue for Monkey Music! Little monkeys are being sought to make a song and dance as the area’s premier baby and toddler music group opens up another venue in our area. Classes are now running every Friday morning at Kingsway Community Centre in Quedgeley. They are open to babies from 3 months right up to children of 4 years and are designed to educate and entertain through song, dance and play. They follow in the footsteps of classes already running across Cheltenham and Gloucester, under the leadership of teacher Sian Ferris. She says: “The response to our classes over the past 15 years has been fantastic with happy bands of little 'monkeys' springing up all over Gloucestershire. Classes also run at Up Hatherley, Bishops Cleeve, Bourtonon-the-Water, Churchdown, Charlton Kings, Leckhampton and at Highbury Church and The Playfarm in Cheltenham. Email: cheltenham.gloucester@monkeymusic.co.uk.
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Award winning music classes for babies & young children CHELTENHAM & GLOUCESTER T: 07768 457403 E: cheltenham.gloucester@monkeymusic.co.uk
Saturday classes now open!
Book your FREE TRIAL CLASS. Call Sian Ferris on 07768 457403 or email cheltenham.gloucester@monkeymusic.co.uk.
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The A-Z Of Party Buzz Words A is for Animals. Most children are intrigued by them and enjoy opportunities to get close. B is for Baking. Parties are available for children from age 4 and kids of all ages will enjoy licking out the bowls! Most parties take place in your own home or anywhere with a kitchen, but you don’t have to do the clearing up! Great for small groups. C is for Ceramics. An ideal choice for arty children, who can decorate pottery animals, mugs, egg cups and more, and have them fired and glazed on-site. D is for Dance. Book a dance party! Choose between ballet, street dance, latin and more, depending on your child’s taste. Alternatively, opt for a dance-themed party which might include dancing games, action songs, and dance ribbons. E is for Entertainer. Some specialise in magic or dance, others provide all round entertainment tailored to a particular theme, some provide a “special appearance” by a television character and others still focus on party games. F is for Face Painting. A great choice for the younger age group, with truly talented painters and good value for money! G is for Golf. Enjoyable and exciting indoor golfing parties include stimulating games that use a range of large, colourful targets, child-friendly equipment and safe foam balls. H is for HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I is for Inflatables. There is nothing that is more guaranteed to get a young child smiling than the sight of a bouncy slide and castle at a birthday party! Find a suitable venue to house these inflatables and hire them in! J is for Jeeps. Jeep driving parties are still fairly unique, considering that you can hold them indoors or outdoors, on a tennis court or in a church hall. An inflatable track and jeeps are provided and jeep parties are fantastic entertainment for children age 4 to 8 and can cater for a maximum of 8. K is for Karts. Go Kart Parties are a whole lot of fun and suit kids from age 4 to 14. They can be held on almost any surface, so leisure centres, local halls, sports fields or playgrounds are all feasible. Parties generally build to a big, final race at end the day. L is for Leisure Centres. Many leisure centres provide great sport, soft play, trampoline or gymnastics parties. M is for Music. Often with similar features to the classes they derive from, music parties are generally suitable for the 0-5 age group who love the mix of music, dance and musical instruments.
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N is for Nature. For kids who like the great outdoors, head to an outdoor venue. Many provide engaging games and activities as well as a venue for birthday tea. O is for One Stop Shop. Reduce party stress with a party provider that offers a venue, entertainment and food. Remember to check this out when you are doing your research! P is for Ponies. Many children love ponies, so imagine how special a party at a riding stables would be! Children can learn to groom the horses, go on a ride in a nearby park and learn some riding techniques. Q is for Quality. Remember that the most expensive parties are not necessarily the best quality! R is for Rugby. These parties often follow a similar format to football parties, and include lots of running around, rugbyrelated activities, and fun for girls and boys from age 2 upwards. S is Soft Play. These venues can be hired inclusive of toys, inflatables and ball pits and are a very popular choice for kids of all ages, as most either cater for under 5’s or have a separate area for young children. T is for Traditional. Remember you can keep it simple. Young children are more than happy with party games, a birthday tea and cake. If you want, you can hire someone experienced to plan and execute the games! T is also for Themed. Many party providers these days will plan your child’s party around a particular theme, either one from a selection they offer, or one chosen by you. Popular themes include princesses, super heroes, pirates and mermaids, dinosaurs and jungles! U is for Umbrella. Essential for outdoor parties, even in Summer! W is for Weather. Remember not to rely on it! X is for eXtraordinary! Don’t worry, your child’s birthday party will always be eXtraordinary, just like your child! Y is for Yoga. Want your kids to have a zen experience? Yoga parties often provide a combination of yoga and other forms of party entertainment Z is for Zumba. You don’t have to be a teenager or an adult to enjoy this latin-influenced dance/exercise sensation. Try a Zumba children’s party! For more party ideas visit: www.familiesonline.co.uk
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Children’s Party Ideas In Gloucestershire Craft and Makeover Parties Paint it Yourself Pottery, Cheltenham www.piyp.co.uk Pick-a-Pot Cirencester www.pickapot.co.uk Paint-a-Pot Nailsworth www.paint-a-pot.co.uk The Creation Station kimvickery@thecreationstation.co.uk Squiggle & Jiggle www.kidspartieschelt.co.uk
him singing, dancing, and playing musical party games. Monkey’s parties are great fun for children and babies of all ages. Each party is individually tailored to suit each separate occasion and always includes the birthday child’s favourite Monkey Music songs. Your Monkey Music teacher will make sure that everyone has a really special day to remember. Monkey Parties work really well for a mixed age group of children. Musical Mini's www.musicalminis.co.uk
Teddy Bear & Doll Making parties www.teddybearmakingparty.co.uk
Jazzy Jamborees www.jazzyjamboree.co.uk
Bohemian Kids Jewellery parties www.bohemiankids.co.uk
NEW Kids’ Cooking Classes and Parties! Children love to cook! Join us
with your pre-schooler Children love to cook! Joinfor usfun with baking classes and crafts on your pre-schooler for fun baking Mondays, Thursdays or or classes and crafts on Mondays Fridays. Fridays. Suitable for ages 3 - 5. Suitable for ages 3 - 5. Call Fiona: 07475883019 or visit
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Jojingles 3. Hot Food or a Cold Buffet www.jojingles.com 4. Party Room 5. Party Host Entertainers Glitter & Gloss 6. Free return pass for one entry for Abacus Magic www.glitterandgloss.co.uk the birthday child (valid for 2 months) www.abacusmagic.co.uk Crystal Orchard Jewellery & Craft 7. Full use of the play equipment. Ace of Diamonds Workshop www.crystalorchard.co.uk 8. And plenty of fun, fun, fun!! www.aceofdiamonds.co.uk One room holds a minimum of 10 Face Painting Sarah the Fairy & Company children, and a maximum of 20 Cheltenham Facepainting www.sarahthefairy.com children. However we can cater for www.cheltenhamfacepainting.co.uk parties for up to 80 children. Active Parties Magic Masks www.magicmasks.co.uk Crafty Miss www.craftymiss.co.uk
Mobile Zoo Roaming Reptiles www.facebook.com/roamingreptilesuk
Cookery Cookery Doodle Doo 07475 883019 or email Fiona@cookerydoodledoo.com We love a good children’s party at Cookery Doodle Doo. A party with us is not just about delicious food but also the fun and excitement creating it with your friends. For parents it should also mean as stress-free as possible! Book us for your child’s special day and we’ll bring our brand of fun, creative cookery to your chosen venue, keep the kids entertained and clear up the mess after too! Choose either the Cookie Art Party or the Cooking Party and you’re sure to make it a day to remember!
Magicland www.magicland.co.uk/ 01285 885570 Have a magical party without all the hard work! Here at Magicland we know how special your child’s birthday is, so we like to make it extra special! Music For Little Ones Music With Mummy The cost of a party at Magicland is £10.75 per child (during weekends and www.musicwithannemarie.co.uk Monday-Friday throughout the school Monkey Music holidays). During weekdays Mondaywww.monkeymusic.co.uk Friday termtime the cost of a party is 01242 525750 £9.75 per child. This includes: Monkey loves to party! Especially with 1. Party Bags with 4 items other little monkey friends who join 2. Downloadable Invites May - June 2017
A Star Sports www.a-starsports.co.uk Happy Days Gym www.happydaysgym.co.uk Playfarm www.playfarm.co.uk Go Bananas www.gobananas.org.uk The Climbing Warehouse www.the-warehouse.co.uk Head for Heights www.head4heights.net JDR Indoor Karting www.jdrkarting.co.uk
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SCHOOL EVENT ST EDWARDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN, London Road, Cheltenham GL52 6NR 01242 538900 www.stedwards.co.uk 6 May. Nearly New Sale 26 May. Free Play & Stay Coffee Morning. All parents and toddlers are welcome to join us for a morning of refreshments, socialising and fun activities. 9-10.30am.
Gloucestershire Slingmeets GLOUCESTER AND CHELTENHAM SLING MEETS For times and venues please check www.facebook.com/ cheltenhamandgloucesterslinglibrary STROUD SLING MEETS Parliament Street Children’s Centre, Old Bisley Rd, Stroud
Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Supporters’ Network Support Groups
All groups are free drop-in sessions. You don’t need to have a breastfeeding problem. Monday. 10.00 – 12.00 noon: MOBS in Dursley, Parish Room, St James the Great Church GL11 4JE Tuesday. 10.00 – 12 noon: BAPS, Hesters Way Children’s Centre, Dill Avenue,Cheltenham GL51 0ES Wednesday. 10.30 – 12.00 noon: BABES, Noah’s Ark Children’s Centre, York Road, Priors Park, Tewkesbury, GL20 5HU Thursday 9.30am – 11.30am: CRIBS, Church Hall, St John’s Church, Churchdown GL3 2DB 10.00am – 11.30am: BEST, Springboard Children’s Centre, Trinity Road, Cirencester, GL7 1JU 10.00am – noon: MOBS in Stroud, Parliament Street Children’s Centre, Bisley Old Road, Stroud GL5 1NL 12.30pm – 2.00pm: GLOBES, Gardners Lane Children’s Centre, Cheltenham GL51 9JW. Full information: www.gbsn.org.uk
Cheltenham Children’s Centre Baby Groups
Every Monday at St. Margaret’s Hall, GL51 3NU 10.00am-11.30am (0-18 months)
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FESTIVALS
DAYS OUT
WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL AT CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE www.wychwoodfestival.com 2 - 4 June. Over 100 bands on 4 stages, over 100 workshops for all ages, plus a kids Literature Festival, comedy, Real Ale Festival, great food, camping beneath the Prestbury Hills.
CHEDWORTH ROMAN VILLA Yanworth, Cheltenham, GL54 3LJ 01242 890256 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworthroman-villa 27 May - 4 June. Roman May holiday. Enjoy seasonal craft activities. Make a mosaic, badge or paper-craft. Raid the dressing up baskets and fashion yourself as a Roman. Some craft activities at an additional charge to cover the cost of materials. Roman coin mint will take place 2-4 June. 10-11 June. Roman Sue, the costumed interpreter of the Roman Villa cooks up a Roman feast - find out more about Roman food, explore historic recipes and taste some of the dishes. 11.00am – 3.00pm.
CHELTENHAM SCIENCE FESTIVAL www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/science/ Science in the Square. 6 – 11 June Visit more free and amazing interactive zones than ever before! Huge dinosaurs, hands-on experiments, flight simulators, robots on Mars… there’s so much to explore. CHELTENHAM MUSIC FESTIVAL www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/music 30 June - 16 July. Two weeks of sublime and surprising musical adventures for all ages. The Festival makes the most of its Cotswolds setting with concerts across Gloucestershire, as well as the beautiful Regency town of Cheltenham. There are special concerts and fun days aimed at introducing children to classical music, as well as other family-friendly activities like pop-up performances, walking tours of Cheltenham and exhibitions.
Every Tuesday at Rowanfield Children Centre, GL51 8HY 1.00pm-2.30pm (mums to be and pre-walking babies) Every Wednesday at Gardners Lane Children Centre, GL51 9JW 10.00am -11.30am Every Thursday at Hester’s Way Children Centre, GL51 0ES 1.15pm -2.45pm Every Friday at Oakwood Children Centre, GL52 5QH 10.00am - 11.30am. Bishops Cleeve Library Children’s Centre. Every Tuesday from 10.15 – 11.30 a.m. Bishops Cleeve Library, GL52 8NN. From new born to crawling.
NCT Courses
CHELTENHAM & NORTH COTSWOLD BRANCH First Aid Spaces are limited so please email Louisa at:events@nctcheltenham.org STROUD BRANCH NCT Signature antenatal course For more details see www.nct.org.uk/courses or contact your local course organiser on 0208 752 2494 or bookings3f@nct.org.uk NCT Early Days/Postnatal course For more details see www.nct.org.uk/courses or contact your local course organiser on 0208 752 2494 or bookings3f@nct.org. TETBURY BRANCH Signature antenatal course For more details see www.nct.org.uk/courses or contact bookings3d@nct.org.uk uk
DEAN HERITAGE CENTRE Soudley, Cinderford, Gloucestershire GL14 2UB 01594 822 170 www.deanheritagecentre.com 278 - 29 May. Fire and Wood Festival. Enjoy a wide range of activities, demonstrations and displays including our traditional charcoal burn, chainsaw carving, axe throwing, woodturning, cross cutting, pyrography and much more across the weekend.
Every Wednesday 9.30am - 11.00am at Cirencester Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane. Contact: ParentSupport.cirencester@nct.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 BRANCH Gloucester Breakfast Club: Every Wednesday. 10:00am – 11:30am. Wheatstone Inn, Centre Seven, Gloucester GL4 3HR. Open to all, members and non-members. Contact: coordinator.gloucester@nct.org.uk Relax, Stretch & Breathe Classes: Every Monday in term time. For more info visit www.nct.org.uk.uk/ gloucester/courses Gloucester Bumps and Babies Every Tuesday from 10.30am-12.00 noon at Salvation Army Hall, Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1QU. You don’t need to be a member to come along. Contact: Gloucester@nct.org.uk 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. Parking is limited.
TETBURY BRANCH Bumps and Babes: Every Wednesday 10.30am NCT Drop Ins – 12.00 noon at The Snooty Fox, Market Place, CIRENCESTER BRANCH Tetbury GL8 8DD Bumps, Babes & Beyond: To advertise call: 01684 770566 or email: editor@familiesgloucestershire.co.uk
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DYRHAM PARK Dyrham, near Bath, SN14 8ER (Sat Nav: SN14 8HY) 0117 937 2501 www.nationaltrust.org. uk/dyrham-park 31 May. 50 Things Day. Join us at Old Lodge for a fun-filled day of activities for all the family based on the National Trust’s 50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4. 11.00am-2.00pm. 3 June. Butterfly Education and Awareness Day. Join the gardeners for butterfly craft activities, plant some butterfly friendly seeds to take home for your garden. Take part in a butterfly hunt around the garden.11.00 - 3.30pm.
make finger prints of the creatures you find. We’ll also be making flower petal butterfly collages and having a go with monoculars at the DiscoveryTable. BATSFORD ARBORETUM Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9QB 01386 701441 www.batsarb.co.uk 18 June. Father’s Day. Visit Batsford and make Father’s Day even more special this year. There’s free entry to the arboretum for all Dads on their special day. MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES MUSEUM IN THE PARK
Stratford Park, Stratford Road, PRINKNASH BIRD AND Stroud GL5 4AF 01453 763394 DEER PARK www.museuminthepark.org.uk Prinknash Road, Matson, 27 May - 4 June. Half Term Gloucester GL4 8EU Fossil Hunt! The hunt is on! 01452 812 727 www.thebirdpark.com Artist Adam White has hidden 20 fossils around the Museum May. Half Term: See a baby and beyond. reindeer, hand feed tame deer, 31 May - 4 June Half Term watch the geese and wildfowl Holiday Activities. Discover and feed the golden carp. the incredible world of fossils, PUZZLEWOOD rocks and minerals through Perrygrove Road, Coleford, hands-on activities, mini digs GL16 8QB 01594 833187 and more. www.puzzlewood.net BABIES AND 18 June. Fathers Day. We’re celebrating Father’s Day with a TODDLERS Hog Roast and some den building fun for Dads that come along with their kids. No need to book but numbers may be limited on the day.Den building will be from 11.30am to 12.30pm and 2.00-3.00pm.
LILLIPUT CONCERTS St Andrew’s Church, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham GL50 1SP A classical concert series especially for adults with babies and very young children to enjoy together 15 May. 10:30am- 11.30am. SLIMBRIDGE WETLAND The Astaria String Quartet CENTRE specialise in telling stories Bowditch, Slimbridge, through music. Gloucestershire GL2 7BT 19 June. 10:30am- 11.30am. 01453 890 333 The Nuance Saxophone Trio www.wwt.org.uk/visit/ join us from Birmingham slimbridge Conservatoire for their second 27 May – 4 June. Half Term: visit to Lilliput. www.facebook. Spring to Life at Slimbridge. A com/LilliputConcerts celebration of the spring season and all things new at Slimbridge!
THE WILSON Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, Clarence Street, WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM Cheltenham GL50 3JT 01242 237431 www.thewilson.org.uk Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8QS 01666 Weekly, Thursdays (term time) 880220 www.forestry.gov.uk/ 1.30pm-2.30pm Paintasaurus. westonbirt 30 May. Life Up High Discover Use your hands, feet, fingers some of the animals and plants and toes in this sensory artplay workshop for little ones! that live high above us, and May - June 2017
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