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Away Resorts offers family holidays at award-winning holiday parks, each superbly located and unique.

Mill Rythe on Hayling Island offers a holiday jam-packed with activities from zorbing to an outdoor high ropes course, plus daytime and evening entertainment.

Join the fight against plastic with the Great British Spring Clean Wherever you live, you and your family can make a difference to your local environment by sparing just a few hours to take part in the Great British Spring Clean from 20 March to 13 April.

Run by charity Keep Britain Tidy, this initiative is the country’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign and aims to get 600,000 #LitterHeroes out and about, cleaning up the environment on their doorstep.

It’s easy for families to get involved. Simply pledge to take part and either organise a litter-pick in your community or join an organised event. To find out more, join a local event, register to take part and access resources including a how-to guide, visit www. keepbritaintidy.org/GBSpringClean

Sandy Balls in the New Forest gets you back to nature; delve into the forest with its resident alpacas, enjoy a serene spa, fantastic on-site restaurants, and an array of activities including cycling and swimming.

Tattershall Lakes in Lincolnshire is a water world away. From fishing and pedalos to jet-skiing and a water aqua park, there’s fabulous on-site restaurants, rooftop bars, indoor/outdoor splashpads and activity programmes for all.

Participate in British Science Week British Science Week is a 10 day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths which takes place from 6 to 15 March.

The annual festival features fascinating, entertaining and engaging events and activities across the UK, designed to appeal to families with children of all ages.

Whitecliff Bay on the Isle of Wight offers the perfect balance, with rolling countryside on one side and a beautiful sandy beach on the other.

The park bustles with great on-site activities to keep your family busy.

To Enter: 1. Register for Wear a Hat Day 2020 at www.wearahatday.org and take part on 27 March.

Your child can also enter the annual poster competition and/or download a series of FREE activity packs at www.britishscienceweek. org, filled with resources and ideas to try out at home or school. The good news is these activities don’t require parents to have a science background or buy any expensive equipment. To find your local event or activity, visit www.sciencelive.net

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From full time daily nannies, live in nannies and after school nannies to maternity nurses and night nannies, Hummingbird can help you find the right childcare for your family or help you recruit a housekeeper or domestic help.

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Swimming Lessons for all at Basingstoke Aquadrome The Aquadrome delivers swimming lessons through the Swim England ‘Learn to Swim Programme’, the most successful programme of its kind, helping children learn to love the water, build confidence and keep active, whilst learning a life skill, all under the guidance of fully qualified teachers. There is the Discovery Ducklings programme for developing water confidence in early years, encouraged through sessions such as ‘adult and child’ and pre-school sessions. Plus, for Stages 1 to 7, which teaches skills and techniques designed to improve strength and stamina in the water. For those that complete all these stages, there is the Stage 8 Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Honours! Adults can also learn to swim if they haven’t had a chance yet.

For more information, visit www.basingstokeleisure.com/ aquadrome/LESS_ASA or call the Aquatics Manager on 01256 472343.

Easter Holiday Activity Club at QMC Sports Centre Sporting Stars: Our children’s activity club during the school holidays at QM Sports Centre. We run a full day’s programme of fun, entertaining and engaging activities, including swimming each day for 7-11 year olds. Not only will children have fun but they will be keeping fit and learning new skills. The sessions run Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, drop off from 8.30am and collect until 4.30pm. £20 per day, book 4 days and get the 5th free! Or book two siblings from just £15 each per day!

Creative Stars: These workshops offering the opportunity to design and create art and craft projects. Try Baking Stars on Mondays and make a range of yummy treats. Tues, Wed and Thurs, 9-11am. £15 or stay the whole day and join our main activity group for a swim and range of sporting activities for just £5 extra! Visit www.qmc.ac.uk/sportscentre for more information.

Clubs news

Invisible goodness wrapped up in fun Perform founder, Lucy Quick tells us more.

Perform classes are a bit like a pasta sauce that’s filled with hidden vegetables: kids think it’s really tasty and don’t realise that it’s full of healthy nutrition. I see our classes like this invisible goodness wrapped up in an hour of games, role-play, dance routines and songs.

The children think they’re enjoying an hour of fun but they’re also being equipped with essential confidence-building social skills.

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We all want our children to be happy, feel confident enough to try new things and interact well with others.

Taking part in regular drama activities encourages confident and fluent speaking, boosts reading and writing abilities and enhances coordination and spatial awareness. Rescuing a mermaid from a pirate ship might seem like just imaginative improvisation for 6 year olds, but it’s teaching problem-solving and team-work too.

Early drama, dance and singing lessons changed my life and helped shape my vision for Perform - to deliver classes with a specific focus on developing a child’s confidence and social skills - not to create just another drama school.

Try a FREE no-obligation dance or drama class in Bramley, Basingstoke and Fleet Visit www.perform.org.uk/try and don’t forget to use code HN300420 to receive a £40 introductory discount when you book.

Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes are available in North Hampshire at Clift Meadown Pavillion, Bramley, RG26 5BH (Drama 4-7’s, Fri 4pm & 5pm). Zebon Community Centre, Fleet, GU52 0ZE (Drama 4-7’s, Mon 4pm & 5pm, Tues 4pm. Drama 7-12’s, Mon 5pm & Tues 5pm) and Hatch Warren Community Centre, Basingstoke, RG22 4YF (Drama 4-7’s, Tues 4pm & 5pm).

BusyLizzy boutique family fitness club now open in Fleet A Busylizzy membership is a ‘must have’ for mums looking to enjoy fun and friendly pregnancy, baby and postnatal fitness with like-minded new friends.

When you join Busylizzy, you are setting the stage for a fun and active pregnancy and maternity leave. It is so much better than a typical gym and it’s really simple to get started. You can choose any combination of their mummy fitness sessions for yourself and enjoy a great selection of fun classes, events and talks with your little one. Use their handy app to book, cancel and reschedule on your terms.

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This is the first Busylizzy Club to open in Hampshire, so if you are looking for pre or post-natal fitness classes, you can bring baby to, or, are looking for some fun baby classes, visit www.busylizzyfleet.co.uk for full details and to book.

Choose from a range of activities from sports, creative and baking stars. Our children’s holiday activity club in Basingstoke provides great value and quality sessions. Run by fully-qualified and DBS cleared instructors, your child will be kept amused with lots of fun and engaging activities, while learning new skills and keeping fit!

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Education news

Happiness and success at St Neot’s Preparatory School St Neot’s is a co-educational day school for children aged 2-13 years, where the number one priority is for the children to thrive socially and academically in a caring and stimulating environment.

Our stunning 70-acre grounds and facilities include an arts centre, language and IT suites, state of the art sports facilities, an Innovation Room and a range of outdoor learning stations.

Through specialist teaching, children experience the breadth of the curriculum in a fun, engaging way, aimed at igniting a lifelong zest for learning.

Forest School, Outdoor Learning and Leadership Days encourage children to venture outside their comfort zones, to take risks and develop the drive to make the most of their talents in life beyond school.

St Neot’s is a PSB (Pre Senior Baccalaureate) school, aiming to prepare children for life in senior schools, whilst developing academic and character skills. It does so by actively developing and tracking the core skills of independence, collaboration, communication, thinking and learning, reviewing and improving and leadership.

Treating every child as an individual at Jubilee Gems Nursery Childcare providers must ensure that every child at their setting is included and supported, regardless of ethnic background, culture, language, gender, socioeconomic background or disability.

At Jubilee Gems nursery in Padworth, Berkshire, all children are welcomed and included, respected and listened to. The nursery team promote positive attitudes to diversity and differences in children, valuing the contribution and achievement of all.

Focus is placed on the child’s individual interests and needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

The nursery follows these principles of including and supporting every child. Ensuring every child can participate in activities; provide resources that reflect the background of each child; accurately track and observe to create next steps; follow individual interests and use these to promote development; avoiding giving children labels and ensuring children feel happy and secure to develop; treat all children equally and with respect and remember any development is a great step forward for every child.

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Discover more about Yateley Manor School this Spring The key to a successful education is twofold. Firstly, create an environment where children feel safe: A warm, friendly school where there is much laughter, where adults care about individuals.

Secondly, success comes from a well-planned and effective transition programme to ensure children and families understand each step of the journey ahead. There should be no surprises when moving to a new school.

A happy child will be a successful child. A good quality education should develop the whole child. By really getting to know children, understanding their passions and strengths, appreciating their barriers to learning and taking steps to remove them, Yateley Manor are able to open their eyes and minds to a bright future. The foundation to their lives will be a safe, friendly, warm environment where they will be supported every step along their journey. A Yateley Manor journey.

To arrange an individual visit or request a prospectus, email Tanja: tanja@yateleymanor.com, call 01252 405500 or come along to their Open Mornings on Friday 20th March at 9.15am and Friday

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There is so much to see and do in North Hampshire this March and April. Here are some of the highlights for the whole family to enjoy in Basingstoke, Alton, Bordon and surrounding areas.

Pups to the Rescue at Festival Place this April No job’s too big, no pup’s too small for the plucky pups of PAW Patrol – and fans will be able to get up close to all their favourite characters at Festival Place this Easter. The Basingstoke shopping centre will host the stunning PAW Patrol brick trail from April 3 to 14, featuring 21 characters and models from the hit Nick Jr. TV show.

BRICKLIVE has used hundreds of thousands of brightly coloured bricks to build models of Chase, Marshall, Skye and gang, which will pop up all around the centre.

Festival Place is inviting families to put their noses to the trail and sniff out all the colourful characters, as well as a two-metre Lookout Tower and a sit-in Marshall’s fire truck, built from a whopping 153,718 bricks. Each model will have an information stand detailing the number of bricks used and how long they took to build.

Trail maps will be available to collect around the centre, and families completing their map should pop them in the PAW Patrol post box in the Customer Lounge to be in with a chance of winning a family fun day at Festival Place. For more information on this free event visit www.festivalplace.co.uk

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Take a visit to Winchester Science Centre and enjoy DIY Science or Disgusting Bodies this Spring

Enjoy DIY Science and Disgusting Bodies at Winchester Science Centre Enjoy DIY Science at Winchester Science Centre every weekend from 7 – 29 March. Explore awesome hands-on science that you can do at home. Experience a fantastic live show packed full of cool experiments and tips and tricks for DIY scientific exploration. Get hands on with fun activities and challenges in the Invention Studio and look out for the centre’s team of Inspirers who will be roaming the exhibition floor with some exciting interactive demonstrations.

Discover just how disgusting (or should we say amazing) our bodies really are, through an exciting live show and Invention Studio activities. Explore the science behind the oozes, squelches and gurgles with plenty of fascinating facts and thoughtprovoking demos from 3-26 April.

Admission is £13.20 per person (with GiftAid), including live science show and Invention Studio activities. Planetarium tickets sold separately. www.winchestersciencecentre.org

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Take a trip to Marwell Zoo in Winchester to enjoy SUPERSIZED!

Visit Gilbert White’s House in Alton this Spring for Family Fun Gilbert White & The Oates Collections will open throughout the Easter weekend and open six days a week during the Easter Holidays. Visit this spring in Gilbert White’s 300th year for a day of exploring the natural world with family trails and activities throughout the holidays.

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Take part in the Gruffalo Spotters Trail at Alice Holt Opening at the end of March, Alice Holt Forest has a brand new Gruffalo Spotters trail! Spot the signs and see what creatures you can find.

Why not become a naturalist yourself and grab one of our explorer backpacks to equip you for some amazing discoveries in the natural world or find out more about the wonderful lives of Gilbert White, Frank Oates and Lawrence Oates.

This new augmented reality experience takes you on a journey through the forest where you’ll bring all your favourite characters from The Gruffalo story to life. Download the Gruffalo Spotter 2 app before you arrive and pick up your trail pack for just £3.50 from the Visitor Centre.

The perfect day out for all the family with three great museums in one house, beautiful gardens and scenery, lots to see and do plus a great café with a great selection to suit everyone’s taste. Visit www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk for more information and opening times.

Also at Alice Holt Forest you can explore walking and cycling trails, enjoy play areas and find magnificent wooden animal play structures as well as the ever popular Gruffalo sculptures. Visit www.forestryengland.uk/alice-holt-forest for full details.

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Until 31 May Dress like a Victorian The Vyne, Basingstoke, RG24 9HL From upper class children, to housemaids, butlers and housekeepers, young adventurers can step into the roles of a variety of Victorian characters by trying on costumes in the Housekeeper’s Room. 12pm-3pm. Free, but normal admission charges apply.

Throughout March & April Bluebells The Vyne, Basingstoke, RG24 9HL Immerse yourself in a haze of blue through Morgaston Woods. Keep to the main paths to protect the flowers.

10am-5pm. Normal admission applies.

Mondays (Term time only) Stepping Stones Alton Maltings, Alton, GU34 1DT A toddler group for 0-4’s and their carers. A place to meet new friends, relax and chat over a cup of coffee or tea, while the children play, paint and have fun in a safe and friendly environment. Every Monday (during term time only) 9.30am-11.30am. Free.

Throughout March & April Rhymetime Libraries across North Hampshire Come along and join in the fun with songs and rhymes for 0-4 years and their parent/carer. Check with each library for days and times. Free admission.

Throughout March & April Homework Club Basingstoke Discovery Centre Festival Place, Basingstoke, RG21 7LS Need help with your homework? Then bring it along to the Homework Club in the children’s library. For children aged 5-11 years, parents will need to stay in the library. Every Tuesday 4.00pm5.00pm. Free admission.

Throughout March & April Family trail: What’s the story?

The Vyne, Basingstoke, RG24 9HL Look for Victorian adventure stories hidden in the house. 12pm-4pm.

Normal admission charges apply.

Throughout March & April A day in the life of Ranger Rabbit The Vyne, Basingstoke, RG24 9HL Come and learn how to look after natural habitats with Ranger Rabbit.

10am-5pm. Normal admission applies.

4 March – 23 December Wonderful Wordsmiths Basingstoke Discovery Centre Festival Place, Basingstoke, RG21 7LS A fun creative writing club for 8-13 year olds. Every Wednesday 4-5pm. Free admission.

4 March – 1 April Toy Library Whitchurch Methodist Church Whitchurch, RG28 7AH Stay and play sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Come join in for a coffee, chat, playdate and a singsong! Every Wednesday (during term time), 10-11.30am Entry is £1.50 per adult and children are free.

5 March & 2 April Mini Millers Whitchurch Silk Mill Whitchurch, RG28 7AL Join in with some fun and games, crafts and a very special mouse hunt around the Mill! A session for the under 5’s. 9.15-10.15am. Free with general admission.

Spring at The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre is jam-packed with family fun Excellent quality entertainment is promised in the heart of Whitehill and Bordon with some wonderful family shows for the family and community to enjoy. LDN Wrestling is a huge hit every time it comes to Bordon, come and enjoy the show on 7 March. April heralds the return of Pumpkin Pantos with their Easter panto ‘Rapunzel’, and also the ever-popular Gamesfest.

A first for the theatre is a show especially for babies aged 6-18 months.

Kaleidoscope is on 23 March with four, thirty minute performances, inspired by research into how a baby’s sense of sight develops. Colours and twinkly lights will delight you and your baby.

From 5 March Tiny Town Viables Community Centre Basingstoke, RG22 4BJ Join Tiny Town for lots of fun in a variety of role play areas designed to aid creativity, encourage your child to use their imagination, and use social skills to interact with others. Tickets from £4 (plus siblings from £3.50).

7 March LDN Wresting The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre Bordon, GU35 0LR Top American wrestling stars bring two hours of entertainment for the whole family. 7.30pm.

7 March Kaleidoscope Proteus Creation Space Basingstoke, RG21 3DH A multi-sensory first theatre experience for babies aged 6-18 months. Duration 25 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of stay and play. There are three sessions: 11am, 12pm, 2pm. Booking advised. £10.

7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 March DIY Science Winchester Science Centre Winchester, SO21 1HZ Discover awesome hands-on science that you can do at home. Experience a fantastic live show packed full of cool experiments and tips and tricks for DIY scientific exploration. Open from 10am.

Live science show and Invention Studio activities free with General Admission (£13.20 with giftaid donation).

7 March – 25 April Saturday Construction Club Alton Library, Vicarage Hill, GU34 1HT Do you love making things with Lego/ Duplo bricks then come along to Saturday Construction Club. Meet every 2 weeks, drop in between 2pm

13, 20, 28 March Owls by Moonlight The Hawk Conservancy Trust Andover, SP11 8DY Join the Hawk Conservancy for a spellbinding evening when you can step into the wonderful world of owls.

Watch these mystical birds twist and turn through the night sky and make sure you duck as they skim silently over the top of your head. 7pm. Adults £35, children £21.

14 March CBeebies Messy Saturday Messy Monkey Makers Popley Fields Community Centre Basingstoke, RG24 9AE Join in with some CBeebies messy fun, you will see some of your favourite characters and programmes! 2-3pm.

Children age 6 mths to 5 years. £6 per child, sibling discount available.

15 March Steam Train Rides Basingstoke and District Model Engineering Society, Basingstoke, RG22 4BJ Enjoy a trip on steam train! Public hauling includes two laps of our track circuit where you will experience a nonstop run through the station at speed, with a total ride of just under 2000ft in length! 11am–4pm. £1.50 per person.

20 March & 24 April Roller Disco The Harlington, Fleet, GU51 4BY Suitable for all ages. 6pm- 9pm. £5 (including skate hire). Purchase on the door only.

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Until 18 April Microsculpture Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery Basingstoke, RG21 7QD The whole family will be spellbound by the microscopic beauty of insects during Microsculpture. Large-format photographic prints by British photographer Levon Biss show beautifully lit and breathtakingly detailed close-ups of these fascinating creatures, strikingly presented alongside a display of insects from the outstanding collections cared for by Hampshire Cultural Trust. 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Friday, 11am-4pm Saturday.

Museum admission is free and donations are welcome.

Throughout March & April Storytime Libraries across North Hampshire Come along and join in with stories, rhymes and colouring. Parent/carers to stay. Free. Check with each library for days and times.

13 March Forest School Morning Highfield and Brookham Schools Liphook, GU30 7LQ This free session will be child-led to accommodate individual learning styles and children will be encouraged to make decisions and engage with their learning in a way that suits them. Ages 2-4 years. 10am-12pm.

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5 March – ongoing Contruction Club Overton Library, Overton, RG25 3HB Do you love making things with Lego/ Duplo bricks? Then come along every Thursday, 3.30pm-6.30pm. All ages welcome. Free.

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We take great care in compiling our events guide, but check with the venues before you leave home just in case times or prices have changed since we went to print.

8 March & 18 April Quiet Hour Winchester Science Centre Winchester, SO21 1HZ The dedicated quiet hours provide an opportunity to experience the Science Centre in a calm and relaxed environment for children with sensory sensitivities.Sun 8 March 8.45am Sat 18 April 5.15pm. Tickets from £9.

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5 March – 2 April Mini Professors Basingstoke Discovery Centre Festival Place, Basingstoke, RG21 7LS These 40 minute-classes are especially tailored for young scientists aged 2-4 years old. Come along and nurture a lifelong passion for science, with experiments, singing, stories and interactive fun. Advance booking essential. 10am.

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It’s full steam ahead at Hollycombe this Spring Home to one of Britain’s largest collections of working steam, including a wonderful Edwardian steam-driven fairground, steam railways and various other engines, Hollycombe will be open for four days from Friday 10-13 April. The museum’s well-liked Easter Bunny Event will be staged on Easter Sunday and Monday. There will be plenty to see and do throughout the weekend, with the museum’s resident Hunslet locomotive Jerry M running along the Quarry Railway while Hollycombe’s Edwardian fairground rides thrill visitors. Children are not forgotten, with roundabouts, Chair-o-planes and Austin Car rides just for youngsters.

Visit on Easter Sunday and Monday and there will be even more fun and surprises in store when the friendly Easter Bunny comes to say hello. A day out at Hollycombe costs £18 for adults, £16 for seniors and £14 for children and full priced tickets are valid for one year from the date of entry.

Visit www.hollycombe.co.uk for more details.

The Wizard Of Oz: Easter Panto at Anvil Arts Join Kansas farm-girl Dorothy and her pet dog Toto on this magical adventure as they are picked up by a tornado and carried off to the magical Land of Oz. With help from their new friends the Munchkins, they travel to the Emerald City to find the great Wizard of Oz. On their way they meet a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. Will the wonderful Wizard of Oz be able to help them before the Wicked Witch of the West captures them in her dungeon? Packed with brilliant dance routines, well known pop songs, lots of audience participation and plenty of laughter for all the family!

The Easter Panto, staring Bobby Davaro is on Thursday 16 April. Tickets: £22.50. Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £20.50 (includes £3 booking fee); Family tickets £81 (1 or 2 adults, includes £3 booking fee). Call 01256 844244. www.anvilarts.org.uk

Space Explorers at Milestones Museum Set a course for Mission Control at Basingstoke’s Milestones Museum, where Space Explorers, an out of this world brick adventure will be taking budding astronauts on a journey through the Solar System.

Hosted in association with BRICKLIVE, creators of interactive family events and experiences for brick fans worldwide, visitors to Hampshire’s museum of living history until Sunday 19 April can explore more than 20 space-related models meticulously created using toy bricks.

Adventurers will also have the chance to complete two interactive mission trails, ride a flying saucer and get creative with a brick pit and space mosaics.

In addition to the two interactive trails and space themed brick models, there will be lots of activities taking place over the two months. Space Explorers will be two months of imagination, inspiration and creation and is included in the Milestones standard admission charge; a small, additional charge applies to some event activities. Visitors can enjoy unlimited trips to the museum for 12 months with the Milestones Pay Once Visit All Year admission.

For more information and for tickets visit www.MilestonesMuseum.org.uk

SUPERSIZED at Marwell Zoo April 2020 will see an exciting new addition at Marwell Zoo… the world exclusive toy brick event, SUPERSIZED! The brand-new immersive adventure has been created with more than two million toy bricks and will include some of the deadliest and most deceptive creatures in the world, all blown up to enormous proportions.

The larger than life brick adventure features up to 40 astonishing models of real-life creatures with an explosion of colour and size. From sneaky predators such as the fearless honey badger and venomous blue-ringed octopus, to the aptly named assassin bug, all creatures have been chosen for their colourful appearance in nature, unusual natural abilities and because they can be magnified to an eye-popping size.

SUPERSIZED! will be included with general admission. The event runs throughout the summer to 2 September. Brick Live Group Limited is an independent producer of BRICKLIVE and is not associated with The LEGO Group. Visit www.marwell.org.uk for full details and ticket prices. familiesonline.co.uk

21 & 22 March Mother’s Day Weekend Milestones Museum Basingstoke, RG22 6PG Celebrate Mother’s Day with your loved ones. On both Saturday and Sunday there will be live music, craft activities, a Mother’s Day quiz, a special “Explore the moon and planets” exhibition and dressing up for all the family. There will also be some special offers just for mum. 11am-4.45pm. General admission price (save 10% when you book online), under 5s go free.

22 March & 10 April Family Fun Mornings Basingstoke Gymnastics Club Basingstoke, RG21 6XR Come and visit on Sunday morning, 9-11am. 2 hours of open play in a purpose built gym. Open to all members and non-members, bring friends and family along with you. £5 per child, adults go free. (children up to 14 years only) – all children must be accompanied/supervised by an adult.

22 March Mothering Sunday Lunch The Hawk Conservancy Trust Andover, SP11 8DY Treat your Mum to a three-course Sunday lunch with a difference. To book call 01264 773850. Sit down for lunch at 12.15pm. Adults £33.95, children £16.95.

23 March Kaleidoscope The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre Bordon, GU35 0LR A wonderful sensual show for babies – watch as a multi-coloured Kaleidoscope is brought to life.

10.30am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm.

28 March Spring Fair Overton Preschool Playgroup Community Centre, Winchester Street, Overton, RG25 3HS A morning of fun activities for the whole family – tombola, toy and books stalls, crafts and activity stalls, Easter bonnet competition. 10am-12pm. 50p entrance fee. All money rasied goes back in to the playgroup for much needed resources to benefit the all children.

29 March A Hobbit’s Tale Central Studio, Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke, RG21 3HF Proteus Youth Theatre (14-16) return to Central Studio, with their brand-new devised show, inspired by the themes and storylines of one of the greatest novels of all time. 7-8.30pm. Tickets can be booked through the box office, 01256 418318 or online. Adults £6, children £4.

3 April Rapunzel The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre Bordon, GU35 0LR The hair-larious pantomime featuring sensational songs, colourful costumes and lots of laughs. 1pm, 4pm & 7.30pm.

5 April Gamesfest The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre Bordon, GU35 0LR A whole day of gaming opportunites and experiences for all the family. Free.

11am – 6pm 10 April First Day of 2020 Season Hollycombe Steam In The Country Liphook, GU30 7LP From the atmosphere of the traditional fairground, to riding on steam railways, or wandering through the woodland gardens, there’s something for all ages at Hollycombe this season. Open every Sunday and Bank Holiday. Gates open 11am and rides from 12.30pm. Adults £18, children £14, free return entry throughout rest of the year.

What’s on 25 April Sky Hunters at Sunset The Hawk Conservancy Trust Andover, SP11 8DY Summer evenings offer excellent flying conditions for the birds. The evening will start with a delicious barbecue before exploring the grounds, guided by a knowledgeable bird team and magical flying demonstration which will showcase the skill of owls at dusk.

7-9.30pm. Adults £35, children £21.

25 April & 26 April Trainmaster Basingstoke, RG21 5RL & Andover, SP11 6TY Come and play with the hands-on train track, trains, fancy dress, crafts, ride on trains and more. Two sessions: 12.50pm-or 2pm. Children £6.50, grown ups and babies are free, plus sibling discounts. 25 Apr at Basingstoke and 26 Apr at Andover.

25 & 26 April Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever The Anvil Basingstoke, RG21 7QR From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice creams to muddy puddles, there is something for all of the family to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more! Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter. Sat 1pm and 4pm. Sun 10am and 1pm. Tickets £20, under 16’s £18. Family tickets, buy 4 tickets £72.

26 April Rock Opera Ice Show Planet Ice Basingstoke, RG22 6PG Rock Opera on ice! Show starts 5pm, doors open 4.15pm. Tickets: Adult £10, child £6, concessions £5 – this event is unallocated seating.

EASTER HOLIDAYS 3 – 14 April PAW Patrol Brick Live Tour Festival Place Basingstoke, RG21 7BE The PAW Patrol Brick Live Tour is coming to Festival Place. Follow the trail around the centre to find all your favourite characters, including Chase, Marshall, Skye and the whole gang.

4 April Easter Fair Alton Community Centre Amery Street, Alton, GU34 1HN Come along to an Easter Fair at Alton Community Centre. There will be craft and gift stalls, cake stall, Easter raffle and lots more including a children’s Easter Bonnet competition - bring your decorated bonnet best entry wins a prize. 10am-2pm. Free entry.

4 – 19 April The Hoppy Easter Event Paultons Park Romsey, SO51 6AL Come and say hello to Bobtail Bunny and his forest friends. Easter Eggs and Bunnies at every turn! Plus enjoy over 70 rides and attractions, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

Park open 10am-5.30pm. Tickets from £32.75 (children under 1 metre go free).

4 April – 2 September SUPERSIZED! Marwell Zoo Winchester, SO21 Featuring up to 40 models of curious real-life creatures, from sneaky predators such as the venomous blueringed octopus to the aptly named assassin bug, these fearsome creatures have been magnified to an eye-popping size. Open daily, 10am-6pm. The trail is part of the general admission price.

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What’s on 7 April Jack and the Beanstalk Workshop The Lights Theatre Andover, SP10 1AH Join Amanda as she brings this classic story to life. The workshop runs for approximately 1 hour. There are three sessions, 9.30am, 11am, 1pm all suitable for ages 2 – 6. Tickets £5.50.

8 April Hooray for Spring The Lights Theatre Andover, SP10 1AH Come and celebrate spring with Amanda in this fun, interactive music, movement and early years drama session, full of everyone’s favourite spring time songs and rhymes. Ages 1-3. 10am and 11.30am. Tickets £5.

8 April Daytime Games & Fun on Skates The Harlington, Fleet, GU51 4BY Suitable for all ages. 2pm- 6pm. Drop in and pay £5 on the door.

10 April Easter Egg Hunt Happy Faces Playgroup Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall, RG27 0EZ Follow the clues around the village.

Raffle, tombola, face painting, refreshments, Easter bonnet competition, plus special guest, the Easter Bunny! 10am-12pm 10 & 11 April Easter Lambing Northington Farm Overton, RG25 3DJ Come along and enjoy an afternoon on the farm seeing the newborn lambs.

Free parking in the field. 10 April, 125pm, 11 April, 12-4pm. Admission £5 adults, children free, tickets on the door no advance sales, all in aid of Overton’s Swimming Pool.

12 & 13 April Easter Bunny Event Hollycombe Steam in The Country Iron Hill, Liphook, GU30 7LP This Easter Sunday and Monday, there will be plenty of fun and surprises in store at Hollycombe. Gates open 11am and rides from 12.30pm. Adults £18, children £14, free return entry throughout rest of the year.

14 April Easter Family Fun Day Growing2gether Cottismore Park, Newbury Road, Kingsclere, RG20 4SY Join us in the orchard for fun and natural craft activities. Dress for the weather as we are outside in all weathers. All ages and abilities welcome. 10am-2pm. Suggested donation £1 a child.

18 April Easter Egg Trail Highclere Castle Newbury, RG20 9RN Follow a trail through Highclere’s gardens and woodlands, finding clues en route. Tickets: adults £7, children free.

18 & 19 April Miniature Steam Gala & Steam Train Rides Basingstoke and District Model Engineering Society, Viables Craft Centre, Basingstoke, RG22 4BJ All weekend there will rides on the Miniature Railway, the Garden Railway will be operating its small scale steam locos for the delight of children and adults alike, and the traction engines will roam around the whole site and in some cases even out onto the local roads. 10am-4,30pm. Free entry (£1 for a programme), some activities may have a charge.

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Theatre, music, comedy, family shows, events, disability arts, choir, talks, fitness, workshops, classes, films, festivals and much more

Until 19 April Space Explorers Milestones Museum Basingstoke, RG22 6PG Set a course for mission control at Milestones Museum, where Space Explorers, an out of this world brick adventure will be taking budding astronauts on a journey through the solar system. See page 11 for details.

KALEIDOSCOPE Monday 23 March 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm

4 – 18 April Easter Activities Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age, Andover, SP10 1DP Come and join in at Andover Museum for a variety of Easter themed drop in craft activities. Details and craft activities to be confirmed nearer the time. 10am – 4pm, £2 per person for craft activity.

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4 – 19 April Wellington Country Park Odiham Road, Riseley, RG7 1SP Over the two weeks of Easter there will be a number of activities taking place at the park. Open daily 9.30am-5.30pm.

Tickets: Adult £10.95, child (3 - 15 years old) £13.95, child 2 years and under free.

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4 – 19 April Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Hinton Ampner, Alresford, SO24 0LA Pick-up a family trail to explore Hinton’s garden and parkland, with a chocolate prize at the end. Daily 10am-4pm.

Recommended for children up to 13 years old. General admission prices apply plus £3 per trail.

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4 – 19 April Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, GU31 5QR Pick-up a family trail to explore Uppark’s garden and woodland. All participants of the trail will receive a delicious Cadbury reward. Daily 10am4pm. Trails cost £3 per child, which includes the reward. Normal admission prices apply.

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4 – 19 April Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt The Vyne, Basingstoke, RG24 9HL Pick-up a family trail to explore The Vyne’s garden and woodland, with a chocolate prize at the end. Daily 10am4pm. Recommended for children up to 13 years old. General admission prices apply plus £3 per trail.

Two for the price of one entry with this voucher.

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5 April Messy Easter Party Popley Fields Community Centre Basingstoke, RG24 9AE Join in with some fun and mess without the stress at this Easter party! Children age 6 mths to 5 years welcome.

10.30am-11.30am. £6 per child, sibling discount available.

Home to one of Britian’s most pioneering nature writers.

6, 7 & 9 April Easter Delights Newlyns Farm Shop, Café & Cookery School, Basingstoke, RG29 1HA These courses provide budding Young Chefs with the opportunity to learn new skills which will last them a lifetime.

Various sessions depending on day: 9.30am, 10am, 1.30pm. Tickets from £40 per person. 8-12 years.

Explore his home and gardens and learn more about the nature on your doorstep.

7 – 11 April Family Fun in Alton Allen Gallery, Alton, GU34 2BW Take on the Easter Trail and explore one of the south’s most outstanding collections of ceramics as you complete the Easter-themed trail around the gallery. Daily 10.30am-4.30pm. Museum and gallery admission is free and donations are welcome.

7 – 11 April Family Fun in Alton Curtis Museum, Alton, GU34 1BA Home to one of the finest local history

Lots to do for all the family. Cafe, gift shop, and lots of events.

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What’s on collections in Hampshire. Explore over 100 million years of the region’s past as you complete the Games Trail. Open daily 10am-5pm. Museum and gallery admission is free and donations are welcome, Easter Make and Take £3 per child.

8 April Appliqued Spring Flower Textile Pictures The Lights Theatre Andover, SP10 1AH Using colourful patterned fabrics, we will create appliqued pictures of spring flowers to hang on the wall or make a small cushion cover. There are two sessions, 10am-12.30pm for ages 5 – 7 and 1pm. Ages 8 – 12. Tickets £12.

8 April Make a Bug Hotel Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery Basingstoke, RG21 7QD Young entomologists can join in the Make a Bug Hotel workshop to create a home for wildlife for their gardens.

Suitable for age 6 + Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times at the workshops. Two sessions, 10.30am and 2pm. £4.50 per child.

9 April The Enormous Eggosaurus Play in a Day The Lights Theatre Andover, SP10 1AH This fun play in a day is a reworking of the classic story of The Enormous Turnip. There will be a performance to family and friends at the end of the day.

The play in a day runs from 10am - 3pm.

Ages 7 - 11 years. Tickets £17.

10 – 13 April Get Playful at Beaulieu Beaulieu National Motor Museum New Forest, SO42 7ZN Get playful this Easter as Beaulieu throws open its doors to magical adventure play area Little Beaulieu and the start of new exhibition ‘Motoring in Miniature – the Toys of your Childhood.’

Enjoy a plethora of craft activities and family fun over the Easter Weekend, plus you may also be lucky enough to spot the larger-than-life Easter bunny hopping around the grounds!

A voyage to remember 18 holes of crazy golf, with an adventure around every corner!

Learn more & book now at www.knightsrealm.co.uk Basingstoke Golf Centre, West Ham Leisure Park, Worting Road, Basingstoke RG22 6PG

14 – 19 April Celebration of Spring Time Basing House, Basingstoke RG24 8AE Get involved in a nature trail and springthemed quiz as well as get creative by making a bird or insect feeder. Included in general admission price, under 5s go free. Some event activities will have an additional charge.

15 April Pipe Cleaner Bugs Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery Basingstoke, RG21 7QD Beetles, bees and lollypop stick butterflies. How many different mini beasts can you make? Suitable for age 4+ Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times at the workshops. Cost £3.50 per child – includes booking fee.

THEATRE SHOWS 6 April The Curious Garden The Lights Theatre Andover, SP10 1AH Featuring original music, storytelling and puppetry, The Curious Garden is a planet tending adventure in full bloom for all the family! Suitable for ages 3+.

Show starts at 11am. Tickets £7.

8 April Shark in the Park The Haymarket Basingstoke, RG21 7NG This fin-tastic, family musical follows Timothy Pope (and his telescope!) on three exciting adventures… but wait, is that a shark, in the park?!

Two performances, 1pm and 3.30pm – running time 55 minutes with no

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Tickets £15.50 (includes £3 booking fee).

16 April The Wizard of Oz: Easter Panto The Anvil, Basingstoke, RG21 7QR Follow the Yellow Brick Road to The Anvil for the fantastic all-new Easter pantomime version of The Wizard of Oz! Two performances, 2pm and 6pm.

Tickets £22.50, over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £20.50. Family tickets £81 (1 or 2 adults) - all ticket prices include £3 booking fee.

19 April Amazing Bubble Man The Haymarket Basingstoke, RG21 7NG From square bubbles to rocket bubbles, tornado bubbles to flying saucer bubbles, The Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. Show starts at 2pm. Tickets £15, under 16s £13 (includes £3 booking fee).

HOLIDAY CLUBS 6, 7, 8, 15 & 16 April Wild Learning Holiday Club Alice Holt Forest, Farnham, GU10 4LS Try fire lighting and den making or work out how to cross the stream with a rope bridge. 10am-4pm. Ages 5-11 years.

Booking is essential. £35 per child.

6 – 17 April Creative Stars & Sporting Stars Queen Mary College Sports Club Basingstoke, RG21 3HF Get fit and enjoy lots of active games with Sporting Stars or get creative with their Creative Stars programme. £15 or stay the whole day and join their main activity group for a swim and range of sporting activities for just £5 extra!

6 – 17 April Super Camps Rookwood School, Andover, SP10 3AL SuperCamps provides children with Multi-Activity Camps and specialist Courses. Ages 4-12 years. 9am-5pm. £37 per day.

6 – 17 April Save SCL Holiday Clubs 10% Venues across Hampshire Use code Siz amazing themed club FAM10 during the Easter holidays.

Book now and get 10% off - use code FAM10. Ages 4-12 years. From £26.

6 – 17 April Energy Kidz Portway Infant School Andover, SP10 3PE The clubs follow a weekly activity schedule children are given the opportunity to try a range of activities including arts and crafts, science workshops and action games. 8am6pm. Daily rates from £25.50.

6 – 17 April Holiday Club with Bright Sparks Winchester Science Centre Winchester, SO21 1HZ A science-themed holiday club for children age 5-9 years. Children will be provided with an exciting daily programme of science-themed activities including creating and running experiments, physical and mental games and challenges, and arts-based activities.

6 – 17 April Holiday Camp Basingstoke Gymnastics Club Basingstoke, RG21 6XR Holiday camp programme uses sports, games and educational activities to create the perfect holiday club for kids.

Ages 5–12. 8.30am.

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Healthy eating

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

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

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

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

Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F), 180°C fan, Gas Mark 6.

Line a couple of baking trays with baking paper.

2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl, then add the maple syrup and mix well.

3. Stir in the cocoa and oats until evenly combined.

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

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

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

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

You’ll find more great recipe ideas in Get Your Kids to Eat Anything

by Emily Leary (www.amummytoo. co.uk), published by Mitchell Beazley, RRP £16.99 and available online and in all good bookshops.

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