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The festival’s eclectic programme caters for all musical tastes and the main site, located at Warwick School, has a wonderful array of family-friendly activities to keep the little ones amused. The site is safe, spacious and being on The streets of Warwick will come alive on 21-24 school playing fields, ideal for children. With July with the return of the annual Warwick Folk family entertainment such as circus workshops, Festival! This vibrant four-day music and dance puppet shows, forest school, craft activities, plus extravaganza has something for young and a host of music and dance workshops, children old, making it a fabulous day out for families will never be short of things to do. And if they’re looking for festival fun! happy - so are you! What’s more, under 10s go free.

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Whilst they are amused, you can browse the diverse craft stalls, grab a bite to eat from the artisan food market or enjoy a glass of fizz from the wine lounge. Alternatively, you could head to the beer tent if real ale and traditional cider is your thing. With its chilled-out ambience, colourful parades, musical entertainment and many have-a-go activities, Warwick Folk Festival makes the perfect family day out!

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“Jumping is great fun and happens to be great for your health, too,” says Warwick General Manager Jordan St Germain. “We place a focus on providing a safe, clean, affordable and family-friendly environment that sets our parks apart, and keeps people coming back.” Jump In Warwick is located in Hermes Close, just off Tachbrook Park Drive.

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Local life coach is inspired to help other mums Internationally certified coach, Tina Smith, has recently moved to Kenilworth from Melbourne, Australia with her husband and their two sons. Having worked in Australia and Brazil, Tina is delighted to bring her business to the UK. Tina first came across coaching when she was looking to find a new personal direction for herself after spending eight years as a stay-at-home mum. Whilst she felt very grateful to have had time with the boys at home, she found it enormously challenging to know how to move forward. Her priorities had changed and she was no longer willing to return to a working week of 40+ hours. At the same time, she didn’t really know what she wanted and her confidence was at an all-time low.

Coaching was instrumental in Tina finding her new direction. She discovered that it is an amazing tool to help get clarity around what is really important and what is not. It gave her the confidence to embrace who she is and the courage to offer help to others who are in a similar situation.

Boost your family’s diet with local fruit and veg Seasonal eating can be very beneficial to your budget and the environment. Local food is abundant and costs less to distribute which makes it less expensive. It’s a more sustainable way of eating, requiring less artificial input like heating, lighting, pesticides and fertilisers.

Community Veg Bags is a non-profit making group in Warwick who provides bags of affordable local seasonal vegetables and fruit. Each weekly bag has at least potatoes, carrots, onions, 2 vegetables and 2 fruits. You can buy a large bag for £4.50, a small one for £3, and half a dozen eggs for £1. All of these are ordered in advance by visiting one of the collection centres or using the online shop. There is no contract, so you can buy bags as and when it suits your family. Give it a try! www.communityvegbags.org

Tina’s business ‘Your New Wings – Life Coaching’ is aimed at helping mums to deal with the same uncertainties she faced, giving them the time and space to work out what they would like in the next phase of their lives. Coaching is available individually or as part of a group.

Tina has also designed a special 8-week programme ‘The Revitalise Programme’ especially tailored to help mums not simply to return to work - although that may be a component of it for some people - but to find something for themselves outside the family that will allow them to feel fulfilled. The programme is currently running in Kenilworth and Tina hopes to also offer it in Warwick and Stratfordupon-Avon beginning in early June.

For more information or to register your interest, please contact Tina: M: 07932 441450 E: tina@yournewwings.com www.yournewwings.com

Women’s Tour in Warwickshire

Autism Support Group Understanding Uniqueness is a friendly, private support group for parents and carers who have children with autism or who are on the autism spectrum. Set up by Warwick mum, Marie Austin, the group now has 280 members and has set up regular monthly play dates, exclusive to group members, at the Little Monkeys Funhouse in Warwick. They also run monthly parent meet ups at Westgate Children’s Centre, giving parents the chance to get together over coffee and cake. The group’s Facebook page is an ideal forum to ask questions and to get ideas, advice and support. Future plans include courses with the curly hair project.

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Warwickshire will welcome the world’s top women cyclists this June as the county hosts the Aviva Women’s Tour for the first time ever on Thursday 16 June. It is hoped that the Tour will encourage more girls into cycling and sport in general. The world’s top racers will race the 140-kilometre stage through the heart of the county, passing through Atherstone, Kenilworth, Warwick, Shipston-on-Stour and ending in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Warwickshire County Council has teamed up with expert riders to offer Pedal and Picnic days in Warwick in the run up to the big day and hopes to get more families involved in cycling. Meet at Shire Hall at 12.30pm on Thursday 12 May and Thursday 9 June for a 40 minute family ride around Warwick led by a qualified leader, before taking in a picnic stop at St Nicholas Park. All riders will be given a free goody bag.

For information on the Aviva Tour visit www.womenstour.co.uk To keep up with news on the Tour in Warwickshire, follow Choose How You Move Warwickshire on Twitter @ChooseMoveWarks or ‘like’ the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ChooseMoveWarks.

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Education

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 16 to 22 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. Tuesday 17 May is ‘Happy Shoesday’ and children and teachers can wear the shoes that make them the happiest and donate £1. Money raised will go to Living Streets for work with schools, disability groups and local communities, and campaigning work to make UK streets safer for everyone.

Calling all aspiring young writers!

Schools interested in getting involved should contact Living Streets for more information about available resources on 020 7456 9794 or for more information about National Walking Month, visit www.livingstreets.org.uk/nwm

Is your child excellent with words? Do they like telling stories? Or do you want to encourage their creativity? Well it’s time for them to put pen to paper because the National Young Writers’ Awards have returned for the eighth year! Judged by Lauren Child, best-selling author of the Charlie & Lola, Clarice Bean and Ruby Redfort books, and organised by tuition provider Explore Learning, this year’s theme is ‘The MashUp’ where children are asked to write a 500 word story of a ‘mash-up’ of two genres.

Whether it’s an alien landing his spaceship in Victorian England or a Disney princess as a zombie slayer, there is huge scope to let their imaginations run wild! The competition is free to enter and your child could win a fabulous family trip to Disneyland Paris and £500 worth of books for their school. Open to children aged 14 and under, the closing date is 7 June. Children can fill out an application form at their local Explore Learning Centre or enter online at www.explorelearning.co.uk/ youngwriters

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King Henry VIII School retains inspection crown King Henry VIII School’s reputation as one of the finest schools in the West Midlands has recently been confirmed by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Following a week-long inspection in February, both the Senior and Prep schools have been honoured with the maximum possible total of eight ‘Excellent’ awards each.

Senior School Head Jason Slack commented, “We are delighted to achieve eight excellent awards in this inspection. The school also received a full set of ‘excellents’ in our previous inspection, so this shows what a consistently strong and well-rounded education we provide. It is a tribute to the superb staff and wonderful students that the visiting inspectors spoke so highly of the school in their report.

No other independent school in the area is able to boast the same record and I am very proud of our whole community.”

Both the Prep and Senior schools were subjected to a demanding inspection which is similar to the Ofsted inspections seen in the state sector. The schools were assessed under categories such as ‘the quality of pupils’ achievements and learning’, ‘the quality of the pupils’ personal development’ and ‘the contribution of teaching’. In every heading the schools were awarded the top grade possible.

Gillian Bowser, Head of King Henry VIII Prep School, acknowledged the role of the teachers during inspection week. “It can be nerve-wracking to unexpectedly have a very important visitor in a class of young pupils but our staff rose to the challenge superbly. The inspectors saw during their visit what a typical day is like at our school. The pupils are diverse, friendly, bright and inquisitive and that really comes across in the glowing inspection report.”

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After four days inspecting and reporting on the compliance of the Education Regulations, Arnold Lodge School in Leamington Spa is delighted to have achieved an overall ‘Excellent’ result. Mr David Preston, Head of Senior School, says, “I am delighted that the report reflects how successfully Arnold Lodge fulfils its aim of having happy and confident learners who make excellent progress both academically and personally. The inspection report has shown that the success of Arnold Lodge is built on the highest quality pastoral care and excellent teaching with individualised lessons to provide ‘excellent progress for pupils of all ages.”

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The Board of Directors, Mr Gareth Newman CBE and Wynford Dore commented, “We are so pleased that the inspectorate has recognised what an outstanding school Arnold Lodge is.

Our value-added experiences for our students are exceptional. The children are really inspired to learn and as a result it shows in their exam results that always exceed expectations. We are proud of what the staff and students have achieved and are grateful to the parents for their loyal support. With our new leadership team now well established we confidently expect to achieve even more in the coming years.”

Arnold Lodge is looking forward to continuing its great success and working hard towards achieving even more exceptional results in 2016. www.arnoldlodge.com

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Half Term Holiday Clubs, Camps and Workshops Half Term Holiday Action

Warwick School, Warwick CV34 6PP All courses at every school holiday will have available cover from 8am-6pm.

Tues 31 May-Fri 3 June Short courses for 6 to 12 year olds. NEW for 2016 - Action Plus for 12 to 14 year olds.

Super Choice multi-activities for all children aged 4-12. Warwick School provides an ever expanding range of holiday activities. Open to everyone, these courses provide a fun way to experience new or favourite activities from go-karting to wall climbing.

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Warwickshire College, Henley-in-Arden B95 6AB and Warwick Tennis Club (opp racecourse), Warwick CV34 6HX Tues 31 May-Fri 3 June Fun multi-sports activities in a safe indoor and outdoor environment. For 4-13 years.

Morning, afternoon and all day sessions.

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Belgrade Theatre

Coventry CV1 1GS Tues 31 May & Weds 1 June May Camp is two days of action packed drama games and activities for ages 8-11 and 11-16. Taking Greek Legends as our inspiration we’ll create our own stories of mythical underworlds!

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How to organise summer 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 booking their annual leave separately to ensure someone keeps an eye on the children. However, juggling work and childcare over the summer holidays needn’t be an issue with our handy guide.

Holiday play schemes/summer camps This form of holiday daycare is often based on themes, such as multisports, dance and drama or science and usually boasts a number of fun activities to appeal to children. 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.

Relatives Turn to close family members to see if anyone could help. Your parents or in-laws are ideal, as most will revel in the chance to bond with - and spoil - their grandchildren. Just remember to stick to set times and help by sending your children with pocket money towards that trip to the zoo. It might be free for you, but it won’t be free for them!

North Leamington School, Leamington Spa CV32 6RD Weds 1-Fri 3 June, 10am-4pm (extended care available) Multi Sports Academy offers a huge range of sports, physical activities and alternative activities such as dodgeball, ultimate frisbee and archery. Plus Gym Beatz Academy, an exciting programme for children who want to participate in gymnastics sessions regardless of skill or experience. Children aged 4 are eligible for half day Multi Sports Academy only.

Summer Holiday Camps start Monday 25 July.

T: 01926 298178 www.aspire-sports.co.uk

School mums Have a chat with mums at the school gates to see if they can help.

Make sure you only ask people you feel confident leaving your child with, and take a box of chocolates over at the end of the day as a thank you. Most mums might instead prefer a ‘swap’ in return, where they look after your child one day and you look after theirs another.

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Childminders Childminders are a great option over the holidays, with many parents sticking to the same person they normally use during term time. Ask friends who they recommend, or look online for Ofsted-registered carers. Just remember to ask what stipulations they have, such as whether you still pay if your child is sick or you go away.

Motionhouse Half Term Intensives

Working from home Explain your childcare struggle to your boss as soon as possible in the hope they might be sympathetic to your situation. If they agree to you working from home, be sure to complete all your tasks on time - regardless of any distractions! Not getting your job done will soon be picked up by management, meaning you’ll be refused if you ever broach the subject again!

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Aspire Active Camps

Warwick CV34 6XR Tues 31 May-Fri 3 June Fun holiday theatre workshops at The Dream Factory.

T: 01926 419555 www.playboxtheatre.com

Spencer Yard, Leamington Spa CV31 3SY Tues 31 May-Fri 3 June, 10am-12.30pm Fun-filled and creative dance classes for ages 7-11.

Tues 31 May-Fri 3 June, 1.30pm-4pm Fun-filled and creative dance classes for ages 12+.

T: 01926 887052 www.motionhouse.co.uk

Onside Coaching

Venues in Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Southam and Coventry. Extended day available.

Tues 31 May-Fri 3 June Multi sports, football, dance and forest school.

T: 01926 496406 www.onsidecoaching.co.uk

Summer Holiday Clubs, Camps and Workshops

Stagecoach Summer Workshop Trinity School, Leamington Spa CV32 6NB Mon 15-Fri 19 Aug Put on a show in just 5 days! Challenge yourself, find your inner courage and perform your socks off! Wonderful week where you make new friends and learn new skills!

6-18yrs. Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr, 10am-4pm each day with show at 6pm on the Friday.

4-6yrs. Junior Workshop, 9.30am-12.30pm each day with a show at 12.30pm on the Friday.

8-18yrs. Stagecoach StageCraft! 10am4pm each day then you operate the show at 6pm on the Friday! A technical theatre course, where you learn about lighting, sound, props, costume, production and more.

T: 01789 263464 www.stagecoach.co.uk/leamington

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Summer Action

Warwick School Warwick CV34 6PP Weds 13 July-Weds 31 Aug Reception Age: Multi activities including a choice of fun early years activities.

6-12 Years: Super Choice Programme including skateboarding, falconry display, powered go karts, wall climbing and pool kayaking.

12-14 Years: Action Plus w/c 25 July and 1 Aug. Includes off site activities each day.

T: 01926 735473 www.warwickschool.org/What-is-onin-2016

Activate Sport

The Croft Preparatory School, Stratfordupon-Avon CV37 7RL Mon 18-Fri 22 July, 9.30am-4.30pm (extended care available) Andrew Flintoff Cricket Academy - a fun filled week of cricket coaching, games and activities for children aged 5-16.

Mon 18-Weds 20 July, 9.30am-4.30pm (extended care available) Netball Fever - netball coaching course for girls aged 7-16 of all abilities.

T: 01785 711572 www.activatesport.co.uk

SUMMER WORKSHOPS stagecoach.co.uk/ leamingtonspa

15TH - 19TH AUGUST 2016

Age: 4 - 18 year olds Time: Mon - Thurs, 10am - 4pm Fri, 10am - 7pm Venue: Trinity School, Guy’s Cliffe Avenue Leamington Spa CV32 6NB

leamingtonspa@ stagecoach.co.uk 01789 263464 Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach is a registered trademark of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Ltd.

Onside Coaching

Venues in Warwick and Stratford-uponAvon. Extended day available.

Mon 25 July-Thurs 3 Sept Multi sports, football, dance and forest school.

T: 01926 496406 www.onsidecoaching.co.uk

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Art Base Art Workshops

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The Croft Preparatory School, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7RL Mon 25 July-Fri 26 Aug, 9am-5pm (extended care available) The multi-activity programme offers more than 40 sports, arts and crafts. Learn bushcraft survival techniques on the RAW Adventure course. New this year is the A Passion For…Super Science workshop that will put the fun into all things scientific.

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The Armouries, Nr Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0JA Mon 25-Thurs 28 July, Mon 1-Thurs 4 & Mon 8-Fri 12 Aug, 9.30am-3.30pm Lots of summer creativity and fun! All workshops £30 per day.

T: 01789 774705 www.art-base.co.uk

Alcester Grammar School, Alcester B49 5ED Mon 25 July-Fri 26 Aug, 9am-5pm (extended care available) The multi-activity programme offers more than 40 sports, arts and crafts. New workshops this year: A Passion For… Arts & Crafts, A Passion For... Food and A Passion For... Super Science.

Visit the website for the full timetable and activity listings.

T: 01235 467300 www.supercamps.co.uk

The Drama Club

Stratford ArtsHouse, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7RL Mon 8-Fri 12 Aug The Drama Club will be running an Arts Award for children age 7 to 11 years during the Summer Holidays. Young people who are interested in theatre and acting can come along and have fun, take part in drama activities whilst achieving their Arts Award ‘EXPLORE’ level, which is a nationally recognised qualification!

T: 07804 848674 www.thedramaclub.org.uk

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Reception Age, Multi Activities (DOB before 31/8/2011)

To include a choice of fun early years activities.

6–12 Years, Superchoice Programme

12–14 Years, Action Plus w/c 25 July and 1 August Includes off site activities each day - see website for more details.

Including - Skateboarding, Falconry Display, Powered Go Karts, Wall Climbing, and Pool Kayaking.

See website for details of all activities and to make a booking

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What’s on

Places to go and things to do in May & June

Family Shows Greg Foot - CAUTION: Safety Goggles Required! Curious Questions, Explosive Answers

Royal Spa Centre Leamington Spa CV32 4HN Thurs 19 May Fresh from Blue Peter and BBC’s Factomania, join TV & YouTube Science Guy Greg Foot for an evening of curious questions and explosive answers.

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

One and Only Direction

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry CV1 1GS Tues 24 May The ultimate tribute experience featuring all your favourite 1D hits.

Box Office: 024 7655 3055 www.belgrade.co.uk

See the What’s On pages of www.familieswarwickshire.co.uk for more ideas!

The Giant’s Loo Roll

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry CV1 1GS Thurs 2 June Look out for the biggest loo roll ever on stage in this GIANT of a children’s musical.

For ages 3-11.

Box Office: 024 7655 3055 www.belgrade.co.uk

Pongo’s Party

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry CV1 1GS Fri 3 & Sat 4 June With a colourful farmyard and host of loveable puppet characters, Pongo’s Party is a family show particularly suitable for 3-7 year olds.

Box Office: 024 7655 3055 www.belgrade.co.uk

Into The West Dinosaur Zoo

Warwick Arts Centre Coventry CV4 7AL Sat 28 & Sun 29 May Now introducing the Tyrannosarus Rex to the stage, Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to life as you’ve never seen them before.

Box Office: 024 7652 4524 www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Warwick Arts Centre Coventry CV4 7AL Sun 5 June An internationally-acclaimed story of grit and magic, love and loss, hope and discovery. For ages 7+.

Box Office: 024 7652 4524 www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Hansel and Gretel

Warwick Arts Centre Coventry CV4 7AL Sun 12 June Bamboozle brings a story to enchanting life for young audiences and particularly for those who have learning difficulties.

For ages 4+.

Box Office: 024 7652 4524 www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Teeny Tiny & The Witch Woman

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Warwick Arts Centre Coventry CV4 7AL Sun 29 May About a boy whose best friend is a robot.

Funny, engaging and unusual, Error 404 asks you to look again at everything you thought you knew.

Box Office: 024 7652 4524 www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Warwick Arts Centre Coventry CV4 7AL Tue 31 May- Wed 1 June Populated with puppets, music and song, this inventive production is with unending energy, great storytelling and, as always, a show for all the family.

Box Office: 024 7652 4524 www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Playbox Theatre Warwick CV34 6LE Sat & Sun 18 & 19, 25 & 26 June A delightful show for under 10s inspired by the tales of Baba Yaga and Russian folklore.

Box Office: 01926 419555 www.playboxtheatre.com

Stagecoach Theatre Arts Charity Show

Royal Spa Centre Leamington Spa CV32 4HN Sun 26 June A day of performance to raise money for a number of charities. Children aged 4-19 will perform for family, friends and the general public under the theme of “Magic!”

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

Ratburger

Jephson Gardens Leamington Spa CV32 4HN Wed 1 & Thurs 2 June The theatrical premiere of David Walliams’ Ratburger, adapted for the outdoor stage.

Join Heartbreak Productions for this modern thriller that blends dark reality and irreverent comedy for today’s children.

Recommended for ages 7+.

Box Office: 01926 430307 www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk

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Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

Warwick Arts Centre Coventry CV4 7AL Mon 27-Weds 29 June These terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles.

Box Office: 024 7652 4524 www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Family Fun at The Shakespeare Houses The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has lined up an exciting programme of activities for all the family this spring, come rain or shine. From woolly goings-on and nature quests to outdoor Shakespearian theatre and a right royal party, there’s a great day out to be had at all five Shakespeare family homes in Stratford-upon-Avon this May and June. What’s more, all activities are included in the price of a family pass, valid for unlimited return visits for a whole year.

Celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday with a Right Royal Garden Party at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens on 14 May. Meet our guides as they showcase costumes across the nine decades of the Queen’s lifetime, play traditional English garden games, crown making and take a royal selfie in the willow arbour. Don’t forget to pack a picnic, or enjoy our BBQ. Four-legged friends can join in the fun too, with free corgi treats available while stocks last. www.shakespeare.org.uk

Half Term Shakespeare Houses

In and near Stratford-upon-Avon Sat 28 May-Sun 5 June Come along to Shakespeare’s Birthplace and meet the innkeepers at Shakespeare’s Tavern. Play Tudor inn games and learn more about the pub which used to be here in Shakespeare’s childhood home. Our family activity marquee is back at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens, where you can make nature-themed crafts to take home. Over at Hall’s Croft, make your own Tussie Mussie, used by the Tudors to ward off disease. Family activities at all houses run from 12noon-4pm every day during half term and are included as part of normal admission. Come along to Woolly Week at Mary Arden’s Farm (28-31 May) and see traditional sheep shearing and craft demonstrations daily. You can even make your very own woolly sheep to take home. Baa-rilliant! Book your tickets online and save 10%. Under 3s go free.

T: 01789 204016 www.shakespeare.org.uk

Pirate Festival

Sat 28 May-Sun 5 June Hatton Adventure World Nr Warwick CV35 8XA A week of swashbuckling adventures for all the family! Dress up in your best costumes and take part in treasure hunts, fun and games.

T: 01926 843411 www.hattonworld.com/farmvillage

Yarn Art

Sat 28 May-Sun 5 June Herbert Art Gallery Coventry CV1 5QP Join us throughout the half term holidays when we will be inspired by the materials used in the beautiful and colourful tapestries on display in our galleries. Lots of art activities to keep creative minds busy.

T: 024 7623 7521 www.theherbert.org

Tractor Factory

Sat 28 May-Sun 5 June, 10am-4pm Coventry Transport Museum Coventry CV1 1JD Show off your fantastic knowledge of tractors, and use recycled card and tactile materials to make a model. £3 per child/ under 2s free. Workshops are suitable for age 4+ but all are welcome.

T: 024 7623 4270 www.transport-museum.com

Stratford Butterfly Farm

Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7LS Sat 28 May-Sun 5 June Find out about all the beautiful and delicate creatures that live in the Butterfly Farm with daily demonstrations on a variety of subjects - seed planting and growing, where the butterflies come from and how the chrysalis is carefully nurtured and looked after until it is ready to emerge into a beautiful butterfly. Plus daily Meet The Mini-Beast handling sessions.

T: 01789 299288 www.butterflyfarm.co.uk more events on page 14

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Open air theatre at

Jephson Gardens Leamington Spa Wed 1 & Thurs 2 June at 6.30pm Tickets available online Bring a picnic Refreshments available

Music & Dance Children’s Activities Real Ale & Cider Bar l Craft Stalls Global Food Market

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Beautiful hidden hedged gardens for children to explore all year round

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encouraging imagination play and development!

The UKs Largest Tropical Butterfly Paradise!

Saturday 18 June 6pm-9.30pm

Midsummer Jazz Picnic in the gardens.

New for 2016 The Amazing Leafcutter Ants Butterflies • Birds • Fish • Iguanas Open All Year

Please check our website for latest news and last entry times as they vary seasonally

For opening hours, information and all events:

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

Open at Stratford Garden Centre

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Sun 29 May All Ages

Sat 28 May & Sun 29 May Age 3+

STUFF AND NONSENSE THEATRE COMPANY

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The Emperor’s New Clothes

Into The West Sun 5 Jun Age 7+

Tue 31 May – Wed 1 Jun Age 3+ BAMBOOZLE AND CURVE

Hansel and Gretel Sun 12 Jun Age 4+

SCAMP THEATRE AND WATFORD PALACE THEATRE

Tiddler and other Terrific Tales Mon 27 Jun Age 3+

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Half Term The MAD Museum

Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6PT Sat 28 May-Mon 6 June The MAD Museum will be unveiling several new exhibits to examine and play with, to add to its impressive collection of eccentric and ingenious creations. A fun place to visit for all the family.

T: 01789 269356 www.themadmuseum.co.uk

Compton Verney

CV35 9HZ Sat 28 May-Fri 3 June, 11am-2pm Design Your Own Theatre Set. Sat 28 May-Sun 5 June, 11am-5pm Shakespeare Outdoor Games.

Sun 5 June, lunch time. The Big Picnic.

T: 01926 645500 www.comptonverney.org.uk

Family Fun Days at The National Trust

Sat 28 May-Sun 5 June Visit a local National Trust property for family fun this half term with lots of activities and outdoor games, and see how many of our 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ you can tick off. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/ warwickshire

Holiday Fun Trail

An Elizabethan Day Out

Family Workshop for Children

Funny Business

May & June

Sun 29 & Mon 30 May, 11am-5pm Kenilworth Castle Kenilworth CV8 1NE Music, dancing, falconry displays, and a feast of entertainments.

T: 01926 852078 www.english-heritage.org.uk/ kenilworthcastle Mon 30 & Tues 31 May, 11am-3pm The Old Slaughterhouse Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6RN Family fun, games and seaside silliness.

Hilarious photo boards, splat the rat, strongman challenge, fling a flan and create some funny artwork to take home! Entry is FREE, craft zone activity £4 donation.

E: emmastuchbury@escapearts.org.uk www.escapearts.org.uk/the-oldslaughterhouse

Animate-it

Mon 30 May-Fri 3 June British Motor Museum Gaydon CV34 0BJ Animation with a motoring twist. Create a storyboard and then build your model car to star in your short stop motion film.

Explore the Museum with our family trail.

All activities are included in Museum admission. Animation workshops are limited and subject to availability, bookable on arrival.

T: 01926 641188 www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Sat 28 May-Sun 5 June Ryton Pools Country Park Bubbenhall CV8 3BH Follow the trail around the park, complete your trail sheet and collect your prize - fun for all the family. Collect your trail sheet from the Visitor Centre. £2 per trail sheet.

T: 024 7630 5592 http://countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk

Jephson’s Jungle Club

Doyley the Dormouse

Royal Shakespeare Company

Sat 28 May-Sun 5 June, All day Jephson Gardens Leamington Spa CV32 4AA Doyley, our local carpenter dormouse will place some of his very special mouse doors of all shapes and sizes in Jephson Gardens for children to find by following a trail. Trail maps available from the Aviary Café and Glasshouse throughout the week. FREE. For further information see www.facebook. com/DoyleyTheDormouse.

Family Day – From Jurassic to Jupiter

Sun 29 May Warwick Arts Centre Coventry CV4 7AL Create, build and make – lots of hand on activities. Blast off in your own paper rocket and enjoy a whole host of sort-of- sciencey, sometimes sporty, fun throughout the day.

FREE family fun. www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

Tues 31 May, 10am-12.30pm Jephson Gardens Leamington Spa CV32 4AA Meet some tropical creepy crawlies and make an animal mask to take home. For a ges 4-10. FREE drop in.

E: laura.smith@warwickdc.gov.uk T: 01926 456754 Royal Shakespeare Theatre Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BB Tues 31 May-Sat 4 June A week of workshops and activities for all the family. Includes storytelling, craft activities, acting and singing workshops, dressing up and lots more. For full details, timings and cost visit the website.

T: 01789 403493 www.rsc.org.uk

St John’s Museum

Warwick CV34 4NF Tues 31 May-Weds 1 June All activities are drop in, no need to book. £2.50 per child.

Tues, 11am-3pm. Buzzing Bees. Make a bug hotel, create your own buzzy bee and help us plant some bee friendly flowers Weds, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Arty Tots - Brilliant Bugs. Crafts, songs and stories. Suitable for under 5s, older siblings welcome.

Thurs, 11am-3pm. Junk Model Musical Instruments. Make your own to take home. http://heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk/ events-and-activities/

Thurs 2 June, 10.30am-12noon Hill Close Gardens Warwick CV34 6HF Come and discover more about the creatures that live in the Gardens. £4 per child (pre-booking essential).

T: 01926 493339 www.hillclosegardens.com

Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve

20th Birthday Party and Bioblitz Sat 21 May, from 11am Ryton Pools Country Park Bubbenhall CV8 3BH Come and help us celebrate Ryton’s 20th birthday with fun and games and exciting stalls. Guided walks, talks, events and activities throughout the day and into the evening.

T: 024 7630 5592 http://countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk

Lunar Festival

Coventry CV3 3GW Brandon Marsh runs regular Nature Tots sessions for pre-school children plus activity sessions during school holidays, including crafts, den building and pond dipping.

T: 024 7630 2912 www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

Fri 3-Sun 5 June Umberslade Estate Tanworth-in-Arden B94 5AE Three day festival. Live music and lots of family activities. Visit for the day or camp for the weekend in the quiet family camping area. www.lunarfestival.co.uk

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

The Kenilworth Show

Oxhill CV35 0RP Open every Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon, 10am to 4pm Redwings is home to almost 90 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. Meet residents large and small from Shire to Shetland. Café and gift shop, plus the opportunity to adopt a horse. Entry is free.

T: 0870 040 0033 www.redwings.org.uk/visiting

Tractors – from factory to field Sat 26 Mar-Mon 19 Sept, 10am-5pm Coventry Transport Museum Coventry CV1 1JD A fun and family friendly exhibition celebrating Coventry’s link with tractors.

This interactive exhibition is a must for enthusiasts of all ages!

T: 024 7623 4270 www.transport-museum.com

Moreton Morrell Annual Show Sat 14 May, 10am-4pm Moreton Morrell College CV35 9BL A great family day out. Sheep shearing demonstrations, dog agility, archery and clay pigeon shooting, children’s rides and lots more!

T: 0300 45 600 47 www.warwickshire.ac.uk/events/ moreton_morrell_annual_show.aspx

Great British Tennis Weekend

Sat 14 & Sun 15 May Try tennis for free at a Great British Tennis Weekend event! Sessions to suit the whole family. Rackets and balls will be provided.

Local participating clubs include Warwick Boat Club and Kenilworth Tennis, Squash and Croquet Club. www.clubspark.lta.org.uk

Forest School

Foundry Woods Leamington Spa CV31 1PH Sat 14 & 28 May, 11 & 25 June, 11am-3pm Fortnightly forest school sessions where children have lots of fun in the woods doing some exciting (and sometimes risky) activities safely.

T: 07813 934597 www.foundrywood.co.uk

Sat 4 June Stoneleigh Park CV8 2LZ A fun filled, action packed, exciting and educational day! Quad bike displays, animal parades and shows, children’s amusements, dog agility and lots more! www.kenilworthshow.co.uk

Great British Food Festival

Sat 11 & Sun 12 June Ragley Hall Alcester B49 5NJ A fun, foodie day out for the whole family.

Lots of children’s activities including cookery lessons.

T: 01789 762090 www.ragley.co.uk

Family Camping Weekend

Fri 17-Sun19 June Hatton Adventure World Nr Warwick CV35 8XA Pirate themed camping weekend, with swashbuckling adventures for the whole family. Treasure hunts, fun and games.

Fancy dress competitions, discos and exclusive access to our Superslide Mania.

Entry to Hatton Adventure World on both days and wrap around fun at either end of the day.

T: 01926 843411 www.hattonworld.com/farmvillage

ALSO Festival

Fri 17-Sun 19 June Park Farm Compton Verney CV35 9HJ A festival for the mind. Music, comedy, food.

Lots for children to do, with 50 acres to explore and a wealth of activities. www.also-festival.com

NTC Nearly New Sale

Sat 18 June, 12pm-2pm Myton School Warwick CV34 6PJ E: nns.nctwarks@gmail.com www.nct.org.uk/branches/warwickshirecentral/events

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Win a Family Ticket to see Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales at Warwick Arts Centre

Win a Five House Family Pass to The Shakespeare Houses

Win a Family Day Pass to Warwick Folk Festival

A whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles are woven together with live music and puppetry on stage. The show is on Monday 27-Wednesday 29 June.

There’s lots for families all year round at each of the Shakespeare Houses in and near Stratford-uponAvon, including trails, quizzes and special events, bringing your visit to life.

Fancy joining in the fun at Warwick Folk Festival?

We have five Family Day Passes to give out to lucky readers of Families Warwickshire. Passes are valid all day either Saturday 23 or Sunday 24 July, 10am till close.

For the chance to win a Family Ticket (2+2), enter now at www.familieswarwickshire.co.uk/ competitions

For the chance to win a Family Pass, enter now at www.familieswarwickshire.co.uk/competitions

For the chance to win a Family Day Pass, enter now at www.familieswarwickshire.co.uk/competitions

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What’s on Midsummer Jazz in the Gardens Sat 18 June, 6pm-9.30pm Hill Close Gardens Warwick CV34 6HF Picnic in the gardens from 6pm, live jazz from 7.30pm. Cake and drinks on sale.

T: 01926 493339 www.hillclosegardens.com

Leamington Peace Festival

Sat 18 & Sun 19 June Pump Room Gardens Leamington Spa CV32 4AA Free family festival. Live music, stalls and plenty of activities for children. www.peacefestival.org.uk

The Duck Race 2015

Sat 18 & Sun 19 June, 2pm-2.30pm Coughton Court Alcester B49 5JA Celebrate Father’s Day and sponsor a duck on Coughton’s traditional duck race down the River Arrow, plus traditional games for families.

T: 01789 400777 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coughtoncourt

Art Cart Family Fun Extra

Sat 25 June, 1pm Leamington Art Gallery and Museum CV32 4AA Explore possible habitats, survival techniques and food chains to create your own amazing species.

For the whole family. Free, drop in and join in.

T: 01926 742700 www.warwickdc.gov.uk/wdc/ royalpumprooms

Park Life! Big Weekend

Midsummer Madness

Sat 25 & Sun 26 June Mary Arden’s Farm Nr Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9UN Festival weekend celebrating Midsummer.

Magic and merriment, fairies and frolics!

Music, dance, fairy hunt, have-a-go archery.

Plus circus skills, face painting, puppet shows and performances.

T: 01789 338535 www.shakespeare.org.uk

Grand Medieval Joust

Sat 25 & Sun 26 June, 11am-5pm Kenilworth Castle, Kenilworth CV8 1NE Magnificent knights on horseback clash at the greatest event of medieval England.

T: 01926 852078 www.english-heritage.org.uk/ kenilworthcastle

Medieval Father’s Day: Fun & Fools

Sun 29 June, 11am-5pm Kenilworth Castle Kenilworth CV8 1NE Meet the castle’s side-splitting jesters and be spellbound by the escapades of fools extraordinaire ‘What a Palaver!’ - expect fire shows, beds of nails and more.

T: 01926 852078 www.english-heritage.org.uk/ kenilworthcastle

Stratford River Festival

Sat 2 & Sun 5 July On the banks of the River Avon, free family fun in Stratford-upon-Avon with music, narrow boats, craft and food stalls and lots more. www.stratfordriverfestival.co.uk

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MAY HALF TERM AT COVENTRY MUSEUMS

Saturday 28 May – Sunday 5 June 2016 COVENTRY TRANSPORT MUSEUM

HERBERT ART GALLERY & MUSEUM

LUNT ROMAN FORT

Find out more at www.theherbert.org and www.transport-museum.com

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