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Next issue: July/ August 2016 Booking deadline: 1 June 2016 20, 000 copies distributed per issue Contributors Sally J. Hall is a writer and editor who has written for all the main parenting titles as well as The Independent and The Mail. She is author of Eco Baby and contributing author to Watch My Baby Grow (Dorling Kindersley).

News & views How to organise school holiday childcare Summer camps Clubs & Classes: outdoor sports Family festival fun Local family festivals What’s on Mummy cooks

Promote your business to over 40,000 parents in Hampshire in our BUMPER Summer July/ August Issue

Adrian Warner has been a sports journalist for 30 years and has

reported from 13 Olympic Games and 5 World Cups for Reuters, London’s Evening Standard and the BBC. He also lectures in Sports Journalism at the University of Bedfordshire.

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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).

Claire Muffett-Reece is a freelance journalist who writes on parenting, lifestyle, health and general interest. Mum to Jack, five, and Max, three, her work has been published in The Evening Standard, The Metro and Cosmopolitan, among others. © Families Hampshire West 2016

Call Rebecca on 07789882467 or email: rebecca@familieshampshirewest.co.uk Booking Deadline 1st June

Disclaimer: Families Hampshire West Magazine is part of Families Magazines Ltd a franchise company. All franchised magazines in the group are independently owned and operated under licence. Families ® is a registered trademark of Families Magazines Ltd, Temple House, Regatta Place, Marlow Road, Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5TD. The contents of Families Hampshire West Magazine are fully protected by copyright and non of the editorial or photographic matter may be reproduced in any form without prior consent of the publisher. We take every care preparing this magazine but the publishers and distributors cannot be held responsible for the claims of advertisers nor for the accuracy of the contents nor for any consequence.

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A new, highly interactive class designed to help your little learning bud grow is due to start in your local area this September.

You may want to give your child a head start for school or simply help your pre-schooler work towards their early learning goals in a fun and supportive environment.

All classes are run by a qualified primary teacher and aim to promote early literacy and maths skills as well as develop and improve confidence and communication skills. Classes are for ages 3 years 4 months - 5 years. To register your interest or to find out more details email: learningbudsuk@gmail.com

Southampton goes Gung-Ho! with BBC Children in Need BBC Children in Need is inviting fun-seekers to take part in Gung-Ho! A 5K giant inflatable obstacle course which will bring its UK tour to Southampton Common on 7th May 2016. Participants are challenged to run, walk or giggle their way through the crazy inflatables for the charity as part of Team Pudsey. The 5K Gung-Ho! course is made up of 10 giant inflatable obstacles that participants have to run, crawl and climb over to complete the challenge. These include gigantic ball pits, super-sized slides and a 5,000 square foot inflatable moonwalk. The course is

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Support for breastfeeding mothers at La Leche League Southampton La Leche League Southampton, run by trained volunteer breastfeeding counsellors provides free drop in breastfeeding support for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.

They meet every Monday, 10-12 (term time only) at St James’ Road Methodist Church, SO15 5HE. There is an extensive library with a range of breastfeeding related literature and the third Monday of every month is when they have a topic led meeting; in May they will be discussing the ‘advantages of breastfeeding’ and in June it will be the ‘family and the breastfed baby’.

Topic led meetings are a wonderful way for mothers to share their breastfeeding experiences, listen to others or simply relax with tea and cake! Come along and see what it’s all about? For more details visit: www.lllsouthampton.org.uk

Get strolling for Walk to School Week Say goodbye to traffic jams and lack of parking spaces and walk to school as part of the annual Walk to School week, running from 16th - 22nd May. Organised by Living Streets and part of National Walking Month

in May, it challenges schools and their pupils to walk to school more during the week. This year’s theme is ‘Strider’s Walk in the Wild’ with the walking habits and natural environments of different animal species being explored each day. Schools interested in getting involved should contact Living Streets for more information about available resources on 020 7456 9794, visit: www.livingstreets.org.uk

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For more information about our classes starting in September email: learningbudsuk@gmail.com

information, as well as children’s bookrelated news, chat and competitions. www. summerreadingchallenge.org.uk If your child loves to read, why not check out Reading Chest. They provide easy affordable access to a wide range of new and exciting children’s reading books.

Manor Farm Country Park turns back the clock to 1940s wartime Britain The Home Guard, Air Raid Wardens and Land Army girls will be setting up base on the farm and demonstrating the essential roles these organisations played during wartime Britain. Why not get into the spirit of the Home Front weekend and come in costume and try the1940’s special at the cafe? Go along to their Home Front weekend where you can experience some of the sights and sounds of the Wartime Farm including civilian and military reenactment groups and period vehicles.

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Summer Reading Challenge 2016 This popular scheme runs every summer in most public libraries across the UK and is designed to encourage children to read throughout the holidays. Usually, those who finish at least six books over the six-week period receive badges, rewards and a certificate at the end, with some schools choosing to hand these out in assembly at the start of the new academic year. It’s all completely free! Check out the Summer Reading Challenge website for more

Reading Chest is great for almost anyone with young children learning to read. Their books are selected with younger readers in mind, as it is generally more difficult to find suitable reading material for early readers.

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Summer Camps YMCA

How to organise school holiday

Childcare

By Claire Muffett-Reece

Looking after your children during the summer holidays is no easy feat for any working parent, with many mums and dads’ resorting to using their annual leave separately to ensure someone keeps an eye on the kids. But it doesn’t have to be that way – regardless of your budget there are many affordable solutions to keep those wages coming in while your little ones enjoy the summer break.

Relatives

Your first port of call should be looking at close family members to see if anyone could potentially help out. Your parents or in-laws are ideal, as most will revel in the chance to spoil their grandchildren with days out and endless supplies of ice cream! Bear in mind their age and don’t over-burden them if they agree to help, sticking to set times and helping with packed lunches or sending your kids with pocket money towards yet another trip to the zoo. It might be free childcare for you but that doesn’t mean it won’t cost your parents!

School mums

Why not have chats with other mums at the school gates to see if they can help? A win-win situation; your child gets to spend the day with one of their friends plus you save on childcare costs! Make sure you only ask mums you feel confident leaving your child with – and who your little one feels comfortable around – and take a little gesture of thanks over at the end of the day such as a small box of chocolates. However, most mums might instead prefer a ‘play date swap’ in return, where they look after your child one day in the week and you look after theirs another.

Childminders

For many working parents, childminders are the best option over the school holidays, often sticking to the same person they normally get to do the school drop off and pick up. If you don’t have one ask friends and other mums whom they recommend, or look online for Ofsted-registered carers. A more affordable solution to higher-priced kids’ clubs, remember to ask what stipulations they have such as you providing your child’s meals or whether you’re expected to pay if they are sick or you go away.

Holiday play schemes/summer camps

Open most kids’ school bags towards the end of term and you’ll find half a dozen leaflets offering discounted day care for specific age groups and boasting a number of fun activities. Usually catered to fit around school hours, they are often based on themes to appeal to your youngster, with football, science, dance and drama top of the hit list. Run privately or by your local council, this competitively priced option can be booked on a daily or weekly basis and is a fun-filled way for your little one to meet new friends and gain skills in the process.

Working from home

Last, but by no means least, is the hope your boss might be sympathetic to your situation and agree to let you work from home every now and then. Explain your childcare struggle as soon as you can asking if a day a week might be an option over the holidays before giving them time to think about it. If they agree, make sure you complete all tasks assigned to you on time – regardless of the distractions that come with a demanding child at home. Not getting your job done at home will be picked up by your manager, meaning you’ll most definitely be refused if you ever broach the subject again!

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School holiday activities should be ones that offer children the chance to try new things, do what they enjoy, make new friends and create lasting memories.

The YMCA has a formula that has something for everyone. With 4 locations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, as well as an extensive bus service their daycamps are suitable for 4-16 year olds.

Activities range depending on location from kayaking to cooking, climbing to arts and crafts, outdoor sports to theatre arts and so much more.

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Whatever the weather, there is lots of fun to be had at YMCA Daycamps. Call 01489 785228 or visit www.ymca.fg.org for more information.

Super camps The school summer holidays are a time for children to have fun whilst keeping active in body and mind.

At Super Camps we give children the opportunity to do just that, with a range of camps and courses to suit everyone. Our camps are full of great new activities for 2016, with a guarantee of water activities at all camps during the summer. You can also rest assured knowing that your children are receiving the best care, having received yet another ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating in 2016. Camps run from 8am – 6pm for ages 4-14. Call 01235 467300 or www.supercamps.co.uk.

May Half Term 31 May – 3 June The Westgate School, Winchester Summer Camps Prince’s Mead School, Winchester Sherborne House School, Chandlers Ford The Westgate School, Winchester

Itchen Valley Country Park Itchen Valley Country Park will be running their usual Summer Activity Weeks and Days for 6 – 11 year olds.

All activities take place in our woods and meadows whatever the weather! They will get the opportunity to take part in campfire cooking, natural shelter building, green woodworking, camouflage games, bow and arrow making, kite making and much more.

Each day runs from 9.30am - 4pm and children will need to bring lunch and snacks but we will provide drinks throughout the day. There is a choice of 2, 3 or 5 days at a cost of £44, £66 or £110. For more information call 02380 683790 or email: ivcp@eastleigh.gov.uk

Goals Begin your career to football stardom with Goals Soccer School. Our soccer school teaches them all they need to know about the beautiful game and coaching sessions are organised after school, at weekends and in the holidays, so all kids can get involved. All of our coaching sessions are run by one of our dedicated FA qualified coaches in a safe, secure and fully enclosed environment. All our pitches are floodlit and the latest artificial turf delivers the ideal coaching environment. £5 per session, with your first session free. Call today on 02380 510666 to book your place.

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Join us every school holiday at one of our settings and enjoy a fun-filled programme of activities that will leave you with lasting memories, new friends and fantastic experiences.

Energy Kidz Energy Kid clubs follow a weekly activity schedule and every week they choose a fun theme to inspire all the club sessions. They understand that children have different interests and ensure that each day is filled with a wide range of activities suitable for children aged 4-11.

Children are given the opportunity to try a range of activities including arts and crafts, science workshops and action games.

They encourage children to try something new, but understand that not every activity suits every child so an alternative is always available. Siblings and friends can stay together although they are sure to make new friends too.

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Clubs & Classes How to get your little ones involved in sports clubs and which outdoor activities to choose

By Adrian Warner

Most parents agree that getting young children involved in sport from a young age will help them to keep fit and get into the habit of enjoying regular exercise. Sport can also help kids learn important life lessons such as how to deal with winning and losing. It also encourages them to make friends and learn how to be part of a team.

Outdoor sports are a great way for children to get some fresh air and have fun with their friends. But how do you choose which sport is right for your child?

It’s important for children to get a flavour of a range of sports available and decide for themselves which one they prefer. Sport should always be fun, especially for small kids, so to help you decide which one to introduce your child to, here are five outdoor options they will love:

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1. Football There are a number of clubs around the country that offer coaching during the school holidays for boys and girls aged from five to 11. These are usually a morning or afternoon class where young children are introduced to the basic skills of the sport.

2. Rugby Firstly, don’t panic: the first years of rugby are not about scrums, mauls and tackling and you don’t need to worry about the complicated rules of the game either. Boys and girls alike are encouraged to play a simple, non-contact game together involving tags, in which tackles are replaced by touching a player or removing a tag from their clothing. The focus here is on developing passing and running skills.

3. Tennis Children from three years old can learn the basic rules and skills of tennis using smaller courts and nets and with child-sized rackets. Some clubs will also have squash and badminton courts, so your child can try out a range of games with friendly coaches.

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For children, the game will be much gentler than that for adults and sticks and pitches are smaller.

Some clubs have a game called “Quicksticks” which is suitable from seven years, which is a four-a-side game that can be played anywhere and uses a bigger ball for safety.

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If you are not sure which sport to choose, look out for multi-sports sessions run by companies or local authorities where kids can try out a variety of sports such as athletics, rugby, football, netball, tennis and cricket. These are often available in the summer holidays and are a great way for kids to find out what they really like.

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Goals Southampton Begin your career to football stardom with Goals. Our soccer school teaches them all they need to know about the beautiful game.

All of our coaching sessions are run by one of our dedicated FA qualified coaches in a safe, secure and fully enclosed environment.

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Rugbytots Rugbytots offers fun, structured play sessions teaching children how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team.

Our specifically designed programme delivered by energetic and enthusiastic coaches provides a totally unique and engaging sporting and social developmental experience. Rugbytots also offer sessions for schools, nurseries and pre-schools. For full details visit www.rugbytots.co.uk

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Weekday and weekend classes available: Saturday Brockenhurst, Fareham and Southampton Sunday New Milton, Eastleigh and Knowle Village Monday Marchwood, Whiteley and Eastleigh Tuesday Brockenhust, Eastleigh and Southampton Wednesday Nursling Thursday Fordingbridge

Little Kickers Little Kickers have four different football classes each tailored to a different age group and they teach football in a fun and pressure-free environment. They want to give children a positive introduction to sport as a whole, not just football, so they’re more likely to stay healthy and active throughout their lives. They believe football coached in the right way it can stimulate imagination and aid early development skills such as learning colours and numbers, following instructions and playing as a team. They are continually improving and updating their classes, based on feedback and input from child health specialists and 1,500 football coaches worldwide. To find out more or to book a local class, call Gary on 07896 009651 or email: tdarling@littlekickers.co.uk

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Family Festivals

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By Sally J Hall

Introducing your children to all kinds of music can be a great way to give them a lifelong love of everything from folk to classical. Many of the UK’s festivals have plenty to do for the whole family and with some careful planning and by packing a few essentials, you’ll all have a great time.

Camping

If you have (and know how to put up) a tent, this can be the most cost-effective way of attending a festival, as ticket prices can be high. Check the tent before you go, to ensure it has all its poles and pins. A good ground sheet is a must, as are camp beds or self-inflating air beds. A playpen is great for babies and small children to sleep in at night and play in the day.

Alternatively, other options, from pre-erected tents to Yurts and teepees may be provided.

Take a look at the festival’s website to see what’s suitable.

Site Map

Take time to orient yourself around the site, find where your favourite bands will be and most importantly, check out where the loos and showers are. These can get very busy and there are often long queues. For small kids, take a travel potty, as kids often need to ‘go’ quite suddenly. Most festivals have a craft and activities area for kids too.

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With small kids, try to camp in the family or quiet areas so that you won’t all be kept awake by people coming back to their tents (in all conditions) through the small hours.

Setting up

Car parks can be quite a way from camps, so try to ensure that all gear can be put into a couple of backpacks for you and your partner to carry – and still have a hand free for the kids. Some festivals rent a wagon to transport your stuff, which you can then use to pull the kids around in.

Safety

Kids should have your name (not theirs) and number on them in case they get separated.

Write it on their arm, or buy luggage tags and attach them to their clothes and bags. Talk to them about how to behave should they get lost. Make sure your phone is charged, so if your kids do get separated, you are able to be contacted.

Dress your kids in bright clothes so you can spot them and take a photo of them each morning, so if they go wandering, you can remember how they were dressed and show others.

Don’t take valuables and keep things you can’t leave behind, such as phone, keys, your purse and credit cards, with you in a day pack all day. Never leave them in your tent.

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Lots of have-a-go activities, entertainment, animal displays, foodie treats and a spot of retail therapy make the perfect day out at Sparsholt College’s Countryside Day! The beautiful campus will be open for visitors to experience first-hand the great outdoors, whether that’s practicing your casting on the College lake, trying your hand at clay pigeon shooting or climbing a tree.

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Fall in love with Basingstoke this summer - it’s the borough with the green heart. You’ll love the line-up for Basingstoke Festival 2016 there is something for all ages, so why not bring the whole family.

This year, Countryside Day will also incorporate Taste of Hampshire – a celebration of the region’s finest food and drink with ‘Hampshire’ as the dish of the day. Come and enjoy a range of tasty treats from local producers, and have a go at activities like clay pigeon shooting, climbing or archery. Arena acts include gun dog and sheep dog displays, the Ferret world Roadshow and Adam’s Axemen. 15% early bird discount until 16th May). Call 01962 797 395 for more information.

Totton & Eling Arts Festival Saturday 21 May Hanger Farm Arts Centre Totton, Southampton

Showcasing local talent, plus arts and crafts for all the family to enjoy.

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The Alresford Music Festival is a one day music event showcasing a diverse range of music styles from both established and emerging local talent. Plus lots of family entertainment.

The fun starts with a parade from one park and ends with two days of live music in another - showcasing just how green the town is at heart.

Family activities include a Circus Spectacular, a Celebration of Literary Women, fantastic food for all tastes, great drama, music and dance and many more fun events. For more information visit the website www.basingstokefestival.co.uk

Vicky Park

Saturday 25 June Royal Victoria County Park Southampton Following the success of last years festival, Royal Victoria Country Park is hosting its second popular family music festival Vicky Park on Saturday 25 June, midday - 11 pm. Overlooking the Solent in Netley, the park is a fantastic venue for a summer festival aimed specifically at families. The line-up of top local bands promises to entertain the crowds whilst fun activities planned for kids such as circus skills and face painting will keep them happy. Plus there is plenty of food stalls and a bar to tempt your taste buds.

Buy your tickets at www.hants.gov.uk/rvcp or call 023 8045 5157.

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28 - 31 July Lulworth Castle, Dorset

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Sat 25 June 12pm – 11pm Family friendly music and entertainment at the park.

Booking is essential visit www.hants.gov.uk/rvcp Tel: 023 8045 5157 www.hants.gov.uk

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Chilli and Cheese Festival

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 August North Walls Recreation Ground Winchester The Cheese and Chilli Festival is a family show offering something for everyone. There will be approximately 70 traders selling cheese and chilli associated products as well as craft and retail stands. There will be a children’s play zone accommodating shows such as Punch and Judy, a magician, falconry displays, children fun rides, inflatables and much more. Plus, there will be live music, demonstration and talks, and a chilli eating competition, a chilli sauce competition and a giant interactive chilli. There will be plenty to eat and drink with authentic food stalls and dedicated ale, cider, cocktail and general bars available.

For more information www.cheeseandchillifestival.com

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Throughout May Be a Wild Explorer Marwell Zoo Thompsons Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JH www.marwell.org.uk 10am – 5pm Wild Explorers, is now open! Home to white rhinos, Grevy’s zebra and scimitar-horned oryx, the £3.6m immersive exhibit is five times bigger than any other at the zoo. Awaken your inner explorer and begin your adventure as you experience the African Wilderness first hand. Remember to collect the stamps in your Explorers Trail on the way! Visit Marwell.org.uk for more information.

Throughout May Summer Fun at Exbury Gardens Exbury Gardens Exbury Estate, Exbury, SO45 1AZ 023 8089 1203 www.exbury.co.uk 10am - 6pm Come and discover the magic of Exbury’s amazing gardens, adventure play area and steam railway. Feed the fish, hop on the train, picnic by the Beaulieu river and enjoy an ice-cream or tea and cake in the tea rooms.. Adults £12.10, Child £3.30 (3 – 15 years), under 3 Free. Steam train is extra.

Throughout May Summer fun on the farm Longdown Activity Farm Deerleap Lane , Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7EH 02380 292837 www.longdownfarm.co.uk 10am - 5pm Come along and enjoy a fantastic family day for everyone. Join in with our daily schedule of activities that run throughout the day. You can bottle-feed the kid goats and the calves, feed the ducks, meet the pigs, donkeys, and alpacas. You can have a cuddle with a baby rabbit, hold a chick - you may even get the opportunity to stroke a piglet! We have lots of friendly animals waiting to meet you. Normal admission or buy online for a 10% discount

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Sunday 1 May Themed baking demonstrations Winchester City Mill Bridge Street, Winchester, SO23 0EJ 01962 870057 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events 11am – 3pm This bustling working watermill will be filled with the delicious smell of baking on the Bank Holiday.

Enjoy watching seasonal baking demonstrations that use the mill’s own stoneground flour to make seasonal treats. You can taste the results too, and take home free recipe cards.

Monday 2 May Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes Holy Trinity Church Upper Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8DQ www.perform.org.uk Drama, Dance & Singing for 4-7 year olds and 7 - 12 year olds in Winchester this term.

Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat from 2 May. Tuesday 3 May Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes United Reformed Church 1 Abbey Water, Romsey, SO51 8EJ www.perform.org.uk Drama, Dance & Singing for 4-7 and 7 - 12 year olds. 4pm, 5pm and 6pm Every Tue from 3 May to 28 June Every Tue & Sat from 3 May Storytime Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB www3.hants.gov.uk Stories and simple activities to introduce parents and pre-school children to a wide range of picture books, and to help develop listening skills. 11am Every Wed 4 May - 29 June Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes Highfield Church Centre Highfield Lane, Southampton SO17 1RL

Does Your Little One Love to Dance and Listen to Music?

Dance classes specifically designed for pre school children to encourage their coordination, rhythm and balance Mondays 10.30-11.15am, Mummy can join in or sit and watch (18months - 4 years), £4.50 pay as you go.

Weekly classes run term time only

www.dmdancecentre.co.uk

Tel: 02380 554192 Email: hayley@dmdancecentre.co.uk 10 Spring Crescent, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 2GA

www.perform.org.uk Wednesdays from 4- 5pm and 5 6pm. 4 - 5pm & 5 - 6pm Every Thursday 5 May Rhymetime Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB www3.hants.gov.uk/library 9.45am and 11am Thirty minutes of songs, rhymes, rhythm and actions to get your little one moving and singing!

Every Thursday from 5 May Shirley Bumps and Babes St James Road Methodist Church St James Road, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5HE www.nct.org.uk 10.am-12pm This is an NCT stay and play session for the under ones (older siblings welcome). Suggested donation £1.00 Saturday 7 May Camp Bestival Space Tour Southampton City Art Gallery Civic Centre Road, Southampton, SO14 7LP 023 8083 3007 www.campbestival.net 10.30am - 1.30pm The Space Camp Tour will feature their own Camp Bestival DJs, some special guest DJs, and a whole host of creative Outer Space activities, competitions, face painting, DJ workshops, comedy, giveaways and much more, guaranteed to entertain all the family.

Every Sat from 7 May Children’s Dance Classes DM Dance Centre 10 Spring Crescent, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 2GA 02380 554192 www.dmdancecentre.co.uk Dance classes catering for ages 3- 16 years covering a variety of dances.

Classes on Saturday mornings 9.30am - 10.15am and 10.15am 3pm.

Every Sat from 7 May NCT Family Saturday Group The Salvation Army Centre 85 White’s Way, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2GL www.nct.org.uk This is a group that runs every other week for families with children up to around 5 years old (older siblings are very welcome to come along too), expectant parents and carers.

This is open to both members and non-members. 10.30am - 12 noon / Suggested donation £1.50 Sunday 8 May Family Fun Day Bursledon Brickworks Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7HB 01489 576248 www.bursledonbrickworks.org.uk 11am - 4pm A day of activities aimed at children aged 3 – 90! All kinds of things to do with child focused entertainment for May/ June 2016

the day. The entry price includes the museum which will be all steamed up and the old machinery working.

The trains will be running (subject to weather) and the café open. Adults £4, Concessions £3, Children £2 and Families £10.

Saturday 14 May NCT Nearly New Sale Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue, Southampton, SO18 5FW 023 8046 3303 www.nct.org.uk 10am members, 10.15am nonmembers - 12pm. Lots of pre-loved bargains to be had at the NCT nearly new sale including clothes, toys and equipment plus a separate section for maternity clothing. £1.50 Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 May Sweep’s Sheepdog Show Manor Farm Country Park Pylands Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 1BH www3.hants.gov.uk Join Sweep & his trainer Terena for a fun & educational family show demonstrating the skill & intelligence of a working sheepdog; but with a difference – instead of sheep, Sweep herds geese! Between timed demonstrations morning and afternoon Sweep will be saying hello to our visitors around the farm.

Normal farm admission apply.

21 May Countryside Day Sparsholt College Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO21 2NF 01962 776441 www.sparsholt.ac.uk 9.30am – 4.30pm Family fun featuring Hampshire Fare Food Festival, Animal Displays, Craft Tent, Pony Rides, Chef Demos, Plant Sales, Wall Climbing, Zorbs and lots more fun. Buy tickets online before 16 May for a 15% early bird discount

From Tuesday 17 May The Lost Kingdom WIN Paultons Park Ower, Romsey, SO51 6AL 02380 814442 paultonspark.co.uk/lost-kingdom 10.30am - 5pm Welcome to Lost Kingdom. A Jurassic world where Dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes greet your every turn, an unbelievable prehistoric landscape where you will see, hear, and feel that you have been catapulted back to a long forgotten era. Normal admission charges.

Runs throughout the summer.

To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children to experience Lost Kingdom this summer go to www.familieshampshirewest.co.uk . Entries must be received by 30th June. T&C’s apply.

6+) and their families... but without the rude bits! It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like ‘why is that your face’? Ticket £7.50.

Sat 28 May – Sun 24 July Art Exhibition – Warsash Art Group Manor Farm Country Park Pylands Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 1BH www.hants.gov.uk 10am -5pm Throughout June and July our local art group will be exhibiting their work in our theatre. Pick up a oneoff piece of art for yourself or as a gift. Free (admission charges apply should you wish to visit the farm).

Sat 28 May - Sun5 June Dinosaur Trail Itchen Valley Country Park Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ www.eastleigh.gov.uk 10.30am - 4pm Find the answers to the questions on this Dinosaur trail at Itchen Valley Country Park and then come back and claim your prize. £1.75 per trail.

Saturday 28 May Family Fun Day Hanger Farm Arts Centre Aikman Lane, West Totton, Southampton, SO40 8FT 023 80667683 www.totton.ac.uk/hanger-farm 11am - 5pm

Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 May Vintage Farm Rally Longdown Activity Farm Deerleap Lane , Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7EH 02380 292837 www.longdownfarm.co.uk 10am - 5pm Our friends from the New Forest Vintage Tractor and Engine Club are back with their fantastic exhibits, so come on down to the Farm for a glimpse of yester-year. Lots for the children to see and do including bumpy tractor rides and the fabulous tractor v children tug of war. Usual admissions apply - no extra charge.

Sunday 22 May Family Sunday Comedy Club Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB www.hants.gov.uk/wdc 11.30am Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged Call us on 07789882467 to advertise your business with us

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Tuesday 31 May Junior Forest School Itchen Valley Country Park Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ www.eastleigh.gov.uk 10am to 12 noon Woodcraft, fires, food and more.

Booking is essential please call 023 8068 3790 or email kim.peters@ eastleigh.gov.uk. £8 per child ages 4 to 11 years.

Join us at Hanger Farm Park for a fun filled day packed with market stalls, creative workshops, exhibitions, live music and showcases! The third annual Totton & Eling Arts Festival!

our spinners, knitters & weavers at work & maybe give it a try yourself?

Normal farm admission charges apply.

Sat 28 May – Sun 5 June Photograph Trail Royal Victoria Country Park Netley Abbey, SO31 5GA www3.hants.gov.uk/rvcp 10am – 3.30pm Use your map to find where each photo was taken, then work out the answers to win a prize! £2 for a trail (from the shop) Sat 28 May – Sun 5 June Tiger Tales Marwell Zoo Thompsons Lane, Colden Common, Winchester , SO21 1JH www.marwell.org.uk Join Marwell Zoo this summer half term for all things tiger striped!

Meet and find out more about their Amur tigers and learn how they spend their days, what their favourite foods are and how tigers survive in the wild. Meet Taj the Tiger - their friendly costume character and take part in the tiger themed trail.

Sat 28 May – Sun 5 June Woolly Week Manor Farm Country Park Pylands Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 1BH www3.hants.gov.uk A week of demonstrations, activities and crafts. Learn how sheep fleeces are transformed into wool, watch

Sunday 29 May Monstersaurus Hanger Farm Arts Centre Aikman Lane, West Totton, Southampton, SO40 8FT 023 80667683 www.totton.ac.uk/hanger-farm 11am and 2pm One day Monty found a book ‘Inventions Very Rare’ Create Yourself A Monster Friend but only if you dare. This brand new show from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants is monster-ously good!

Tickets £8 / £6.

Mon 30 May – Fri 3 June Flowery arts and crafts fun Winchester City Mill Bridge Street, Winchester, SO23 0EJ 01962 870057 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events 11am – 3pm Come to the Mill for a half-term packed with flowery arts and crafts fun. Find out more about some of the prettiest spring flowers, on the Mill’s flower trail, or try a spot of gardening in our pumpkin seed planting activity, set in the Mill’s island garden.

Sunday 29 -Monday 30 May Truck mania Beaulieu Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZN www.beaulieu.co.uk 10am - 6pm Stand amongst the giants of

Saturday 14 May 2016 10:15am - 12pm Members entry 10am

Woodlands Community College Southampton SO18 5FW £1.50 per adult in aid of NCT Charity

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Tue 31 May – Fri 3 June Medieval Activities Beaulieu Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZN www.beaulieu.co.uk 10am - 6pm From Tuesday 31 May, step back in time and immerse yourself in medieval life. Normal Admission.

Summer Fun on the Farm Longdown Activity Farm Deerleap Lane , Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7EH 02380 292837 www.longdownfarm.co.uk 10am - 5pm Wednesday 1 June Woodland Activity Day Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ www.eastleigh.gov.uk 9.30am - 3.30pm Campfires, dens, woodworking, games and lots more in our woods.

Booking is essential, please call 023 8068 3790. £22.00 per child

Tuesday 31 May Pumpkin Seed Sowing Winchester City Mill Bridge Street, Winchester, SO23 0EJ 01962 870057 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 11am – 3pm

Thurs2 – Fri 3 June Little Foresters’ Woodland Stories: The Littlest Dinosaur Itchen Valley Country Park Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ www.eastleigh.gov.uk 10.30am - 12 noon An outdoor session for children aged 2 – 5 years with parent – campfires, story, craft and games. Booking is essential please call 023 8068 3790. £4.50 per child age 2 – 5 years.

Tuesday 31 May Team Orienteering Competition Royal Victoria Country Park Netley Abbey, Southampton SO31 5GA www3.hants.gov.uk/rvcp Fancy a challenge this half term?

Make up your own team of four people and enter our orienteering competition. Prize for the winning team! 11am / £10 per team

Thursday 2 June Toddler Time: Pirate Adventures SeaCity Museum Havelock Road, Southampton, SO14 7FY 02380 833007 seacitymuseum.co.uk 18mths-4yrs. Calling all active and curious toddlers aged between 18months – 4 years! Sessions run at 10.30-11.30am and 1-2pm / £3.75

Tuesday 31 May Wild Play Day Foxbury Blackhill Road, New Forest, SO51 6AQ www.nationaltrust.org.uk 10.30am – 1pm Come to the ‘wilds’ of the New Forest for a day of outdoor adventures, including loads of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ challenges.

Friday 3 June It’s magic on the farm with Silly Scott Longdown Activity Farm Deerleap Lane , Ashurst, SO40 7EH 02380 292837 www.longdownfarm.co.uk 10am - 5pm Join Longdown Activity Farm on Friday 3rd June and enjoy lots of madcap humour and magical mayhem with one of the UK’s top family entertainers Silly Scott. He will be performing two completely different award- winning family magicshows jam-packed full of comedy magic with guaranteed belly laughs for the whole family. Silly Scott will also be balloon twisting between his shows, and can make some fantastic creations!

Throughout June Be a Wild Explorer Marwell Zoo Thompsons Lane, Colden Common, Winchester , Hampshire, SO21 1JH www.marwell.org.uk 10am – 5pm Summer Fun at Exbury Exbury Gardens Exbury Estate, Exbury, SO45 1AZ 023 8089 1203 www.exbury.co.uk 10am - 6pm The Lost Kingdom Paultons Park Ower, Romsey, SO51 6AL 02380 814442 paultonspark.co.uk/lost-kingdom 10.30am - 5pm

Sat 4 – Sun 5 June Home Front Weekend Manor Farm Country Park Pylands Lane, Bursledon, SO31 1BH www3.hants.gov.uk 10am - 5pm Discover life on the Home Front during the 1940s as Manor Farm turns back the clock and welcomes a host of wartime civilian and military re-enactors.

28 Jun – Sunday 3 July The Gruffalo’s Child Nuffield Theatre Southampton, SO17 1TR www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk

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Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s monstrous success comes The Gruffalo’s Child - with attitude! Just how brave is she?

Find out for yourselves by joining her at Nuffield.

The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood...One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? Tall Stories return, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical stage adaptation.

Win a family ticket to see The Gruffalo To be in with a chance of winning a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children to the performance on 2nd July go to our website: www.familieshampshirewest.co.uk . Entries must be received by 19th June. T&C’s apply.

Saturday 4 June Southampton Docks Cruise SS Sheildhall Berth 48, Dock Gate 4, Southampton, SO14 3QN 08443572329 www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk 11am - 1pm An ideal cruise for families, with children travelling free of charge the perfect introduction to life on the water! Adults £19, children FREE (up to 6 per adult) Sunday 5 June All Day Solent Cruise and see four Cruise Ships Depart SS Sheildhall Berth 48, Dock Gate 4, Southampton, SO14 3QN 08443572329 www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk 11.30am - 6pm Enjoy an extended cruise as Shieldhall sails along the northern shores of the Isle of Wight, returning to see the four cruise ships Britannia, Celebrity Eclipse, Azura and Queen Victoria depart Southampton. Adults £44, children £10, family £98.

Sunday 5 June Family Sunday The Railway Children Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB www.hants.gov.uk/wdc 11.30am Image Musical Theatre returns with this wonderful adaptation of E Nesbit’s classic ‘The Railway Children’. £7.50 Sunday 5 June The Rotary Club of Southampton annual Solent Gardeners Fayre & Craft University of Southampton Sports Ground Wide Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 5PE www.SolentGardnersFayre.org.uk 10am - 4pm A visit to the Solent Gardeners Fayre has become a must for all keen May/ June 2016

Sunday 19 June Father’s Day - Southampton Aviation History Cruise SS Sheildhall Berth 48, Dock Gate 4, Southampton, SO14 3QN 08443572329 www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk 3pm - 6pm Father’s Day treat! In the 80th anniversary year of the first flight of the Spitfire from Southampton (Eastleigh) airport, learn about the important role that Southampton Water and The Solent played in aviation history. Adult £2.50, children £10, family £65

Come and join us for a relaxing day in the sunshine. Bring a picnic and/ or visit one of our catering stalls.

There will also be a mixture of children’s entertainment (some free and some with a small charge until 6pm). In advance: adult £14, child £5, family £30. On the day, adult £20, child £8, family £50.

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Saturday 25 June Vicky Park Music Festival Royal Victoria Country Park Netley Abbey, Southampton SO31 5GA www3.hants.gov.uk From 12pm

gardeners and craft enthusiasts.

With over 70 exhibitors, free car parking, the Michelmersh Silver Band, Southampton Ukulele Jam, children’s entertainment, including free face painting and refreshments, the Fayre provides an excellent day out for all the family. Admission £5 per person, under 14’s free.

Saturday 11 June Brass Britannia for a Royal Birthday Winchester Cathedral 9 The Close, Winchester, SO23 9LS 01962 857200 www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk 8pm Across the country plans are being put in place to celebrate The Queen’s 90th birthday, Foden’s Band will perform a big brass concert in Winchester Cathedral. Foden’s Band, one of the world’s leading Brass Bands. The whole evening will be rounded off by a spectacular firework display in the Cathedral Close.

Tickets £30 and £20 Saturday 11 June Don’t Dribble On The Dragon Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB www.hants.gov.uk/wdc 11.30am The People’s Theatre Company Presents Don’t Dribble On The Dragon. Join us for the world premiere of this mesmerising new musical from the creators of the hit shows Santa In Love and How The Koala Learnt To Hug. £7.50 Sunday 12 June Family Sunday Spot Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB www.housetheatre.org.uk 11.30am Spot is a friendly and endearing stage light who loves to tell stories.

Spot can be the yellow sun, the blue sea or red fire; a balloon, a hoop or nothing at all. But most of all Spot loves to have fun. £6 per person Call us on 07789882467 to advertise your business with us

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