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Party themes kids will love WIN family festivals tickets!

What’s on locally for families

www.familiessolenteast.co.uk | May/June 2016 1 The essential local magazine for parents and carers

Forensic Science Trail and Open Morning at Portsmouth High Junior School Nursery School 3 to 4 years

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WHAT’S ON MAY – JUNE 2016

FORT NELSON

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM / FAREHAM

THE FIRST TRAMPOLINE ARENA ON THE SOUTH COAST! FLIP FIT CLASSES Work out and have fun using gymnastics, Trampoline and Parkour disciplines to give you an all round work out. For ages 16 plus. Parents welcome to bring their children

ASK ABOUT OUR LITTLE NINJAS CLASSES!

Saturday 30 April – Monday 2 May

VICTORIAN SPIES

Mon 30 May – Fri 3 June

PROTECT THE PORT!

Half term WWII themed activities.

Victorian Fort / Tunnels / 350 Big Guns / Panoramic Views / Cafe 1871 / Free Museum Admission Please check our website for more information

(Excluding Public and school holidays

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Museum adventure for junior secret agents.

MINI FLIPPERS PROMOTION Parent and child (under 5) bounce for £10. Extra child £5 9am to 3pm week days

WALL TO WALL TRAMPOLINES AND DEDICATED KIDS ARENA • LARGE FOAM PIT TO PRACTISE MOVES KIDS AND ADULT PARTIES • ON SITE CAR PARKING • CAFÉ WITH FREE WIFI • CORPORATE EVENTS

THE BIG GREEN TRAMPOLINE Unit 4 Harbourgate | Southampton Road | Portsmouth | PO6 4BQ

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IN THIS ISSUE 4 News and views 6 Festivals and Fun Days guide 7 Win family festival tickets!

8 Party time! Party themes kids with love 9 How to organise school holiday childcare 10 Family Box Office guide 11 What’s on - listing all the best local family events facebook.com/FSEmagazine twitter.com/FamiliesSolentE Families Solent East delivered directly to parent and carers since 2005 Covering Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Waterlooville, Havant, Chichester, Midhurst, Petersfield, Isle of Wight and all the places in between.

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News New National Curriculum

The government want to raise standards and put a greater emphasis on core subjects like numeracy and literacy.

Although the new curriculum is intended to be more challenging, the content is actually slimmer than the previous curriculum, focusing on essential core subject knowledge and skills such as essay writing and computer programming.

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Stronger emphasis on vocabulary development, grammar, punctuation and spelling (for example, the use of commas and apostrophes will be taught in KS1) Handwriting – not currently assessed under the national curriculum – is expected to be fluent, legible and speedy Spoken English has a greater emphasis, with children to be taught debating and presenting skills

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Five-year-olds will be expected to learn to count up to 100 (compared to 20 under the current curriculum) and learn number bonds to 20 (currently up to 10) Simple fractions (1/4 and 1/2) will be taught from KS1, and by the end of primary school, children should be able to convert decimal fractions to simple fractions (e.g. 0.375 = 3/8) By the age of nine, children will be expected to know times tables up to 12x12 (currently 10x10 by the end of primary school) Calculators will not be used at all in primary schools, to encourage mental arithmetic

Discover Lost Kingdom at Paultons Park New for 2016 is an amazing new Dinosaur Theme Park World, Lost Kingdom opening May 17th. Take a Jurassic jeep expedition at the Dino Tour Co, ride the Velociraptor boomerang coaster and soar high into the sky on The Flight of the Pterosaur – a new suspended family coaster!

Lost Kingdom also features life-like animatronic dinosaurs, Jurassic themed family rides, the Little Explorers’ Play Park and an amazing opportunity to come face to face with ‘living’, walking Dinosaurs at Alive – Dinosaur Encounter!

Discover Lost Kingdom and experience a journey to a lost land that will never be forgotten. For more information visit: lost-kingdom.co.uk WIN a family ticket to Paultons Park to enjoy this summer. To enter go to www.familiessolenteast.co.uk/competitions Entries by 30th June.

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Perform Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops For 4-7 year olds Perform’s drama, dance and singing weekly workshops are a

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Throw your own street party to celebrate the Queen’s birthday!

Families are encouraged to organise their own street party in honour of the Queen’s 90th birthday on June 11th. Running alongside the ‘World’s Biggest Street Party’ on London’s Mall, Oakman Inns and Dr Rob Schafer have launched a website to help people organise their own events to meet their neighbours and allow children to play outside, free from traffic fears. In addition, Oakman are providing free facilities at their units for meetings of local street party organisers to kick start their community efforts.

If you are interested in organising your own Street Party or getting involved with one visit www.ourstreetparty.org where you can sign up to receive a free information pack, join a meeting or call 01442 332 603.

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Snappy Tags take the pain out of clothes labelling Snappy Tag TM is the one-click way to label clothing and other items quickly and securely. No more sewing in labels or taking time ironing on adhesive tags that come off in the wash. Snappy Tags is similar to a small button and very simple to use. The names are laser etched onto the Snappy Tags and are guaranteed not to fade or wash off.

The tags can be removed with the applicator once your child has outgrown the clothes, then you can re-use the same tag on another piece of clothing – you only need to buy more backs. For more information and to buy Snappy Tags www.snappytags.co.uk

Fun Free Kids Clubs at your Local Library!

Many of our local libraries hold fun drop in clubs for children – from Lego building to craft clubs - the best bit is, they are free! Here’s a few we have found, but contact your local library to see what they have going on.

1st Saturday of the month

Mondays

Book and Fun Time Fareham Library, PO16 7EN

10am - 10.30am. Join in for stories, rhymes and colouring. Fun drop in session for the under 5s. Parents/ carers must remain in the library.

Every Monday, except public holidays.

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Welly Boot Club Waterlooville Library, PO7 7TD

10.15am - 11.30am. Have fun and be creative! Fun crafts, stories, games and quizzes.

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FAMILY FESTIVALS

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FUN DAYS Fancy dress Some festivals have a fancy dress parade as part of the fun, so take costumes, but make sure they are comfortable! Some things can be made on-site at a craft stall. Face paints are great to pack, as are glow sticks and bubbles.

Festivals are a great way to introduce your children to a variety of music, foods and experiences. Many local festivals are aimed at the whole family and with some careful planning and by packing a few essentials, you’ll all have a great time.

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.

Establish a meeting point that is easy to recognise and find, so that if you do get separated, everyone knows where to meet.

Pushchairs can be tricky to use if the ground is muddy. Carriers are more portable and take up less space.

If camping, 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 night.

Packing list the essentials!

Safety

P Comfy shoes and clothes P Waterproofs and wellies if wet P Changes of clothing P Warm jumpers and socks P Sun screen and hats P A baby carrier P Torch and batteries P Phone and charger P Ear defenders P Toilet rolls, tissues and wipes P Anti-bac hand spray P Insect repellent P First aid kit P Comfy clothes P Snacks and water bottles P Camera

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.

HMS Sultan Summer Show 18 - 19 June, Gosport

The HMS Sultan Summer Show will return again as the perfect entertainment for the Father’s Day weekend. This year’s show will include a variety of different acts, from high adrenaline Monster Trucks and Bolddog Lings Freestyle Motorcross Display Team, through to the more traditional Steam Fayre and The Festival Circus; this year’s show promises to be bustling with exciting entertainment for all. All of this, plus air display areas, music and entertainment, Fun Fairs and more, promise to make this a truly great day out. Gates will be open from 10am - 6pm on both days with savings to be made on advanced ticket prices.

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Goodwood Family Raceday 5 June, Goodwood Racecourse

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Victorious Festival

27 & 28 August, Southsea Seafront

Leading the way for this year’s line up is the legendary Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, rock royalty Manic Street Preachers and Brit Award - winning artist and producer Mark Ronson. Plus, this year Victorious are proud to present another very special Sunday afternoon guest, Will Young.

Collectively The Coral, The Levellers, Echo & the Bunnymen, Ash and Space will boost the line up, while hotly tipped newcomer Italian-English Acoustic artist Jack Savoretti and singersongwriter Emmy the Great will be a great addition.

Last year saw a huge selection of activities in the Kids Arena all included in the ticket price, it’s a great family festival a stones throw from the sea. Tickets on sale at victoriousfestival.co.uk We have a family weekend ticket to give a way! Enter online at

This year Goodwood Racecourse will support long-standing children’s charity the NSPCC, when its popular Family Raceday returns. Before the seven thoroughbred races take place in the afternoon guests can enjoy two pony races, where the young jockeys of the future compete on small – but mightily fast – racing ponies. Young racegoers can gain an insight into the sport of horseracing; explore the jockey’s weighing room, take a walk of the course, meet a racehorse, visit the race start, watch farrier demonstrations, put your questions to a vet, have fun at the complimentary fairground and even have a go at racing yourself by riding a finish on a mechanical horse. Tickets from £10 with complimentary admission for accompanied under-18s. Book tickets online at goodwood.com

Fontwell’s Big Bank Holiday Family Fun Day 29th May, Fontwell Park

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Sponsored by Equiniti, this is the biggest family event of the year at Fontwell Park!

Join in for a great day out with the kids with 7 races and plenty of FREE entertainment - a great day not to be missed!

The South Downs Green Fair

Family entertainment includes:

A fantastic day out for all the family with a real festival feel, celebrating and show-casing green living. Live bands, local ales FREE activities for children and fabulous food. The fair will include plenty of activities for all the family, such as circus skills, belly dancing, camp craft demonstrations and outdoor cooking.

• Mini Zoo • Laser Quest • The Showstopper

closes 30th June 2016 see website for T’s & C’s

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New for 2016!

Kids under 18

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• Large Fun Fair • Bouncy Castle • Face Painting • Zorbing • Pony Rides

Book tickets online at fontwellpark.co.uk

27/28 august 2016

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS MANIC STREET PREACHERS MARK RONSON DJ WILL YOUNG

VERY SPECIAL GUEST SUNDAY AFTERNOON

THE CORAL / LEVELLERS / ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN ASH / JACK SAVORETTI / THE SELECTeR SPACE/ EMMY THE GREAT

TICKETS £30/£35

ALL TICKET PRICES ARE PER DAY. T&CS APPLY. FEES MAY APPLY

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Seven party themes

kids will love

By Sally J. Hall

Pirates

Parties can go with a swing if you choose a theme your little ones can have fun with.

From fancy dress costumes to themed plates, cups and decorations, here are some great ideas for a themed children’s party.

Invitations: Create a treasure map with “X

marks the party spot” and a pirate poem with plenty of “aaaaaahhhhhhhs!”

Wear: Dress as a pirate and make eye patches to wear.

Play: Fill a wooden chest with torn up

newspaper and pop in some lucky dip gifts.

Eat: Give them chicken, vegetable or fish

fingers and let them eat with their hands and make jelly with pomegranate seeds in it to look like sunken treasure.

Disney Invitations: Use stickers of Disney characters and glitter.

Wear: Offer accessories such as paper

crowns and a sash made from coloured paper. Old net curtains make good veils.

Play: Create a Disney piñata by covering a

balloon with papier maché and turn it into a Mickey Mouse head.

Eat: Serve drinks in plastic goblets for

a castle theme and make cucumber sandwiches for Princes and Princesses.

Superhero Invitations: On Superhero coloured

invitations, write: “Dear SuperZac, please come to my Superhero party.”

Wear: Make simple masks for each child

and a badge with their name and super power. You can also make capes from plastic tablecloths.

Play: Create a super hero obstacle course

from ropes, pop-up tunnels, boxes and cushions, then have a quiz about superhero powers.

Eat: Add cake toppers with “Boom!” “Pow!” and “Zap!” on them to cupcakes.

Jungle Invitations: Make animal themed

invitations; these can be as simple or artistic as you like.

Wear: Come as your favourite animal or get your guests to bring an animal toy.

Play: Have a Safari game in the garden

where you hide pictures of animals which the kids have to spot, then play Sleeping Lions.

Eat: Create a Bush Tucker Trial with the use of jungle themed plates and cups.

Perform Parties 020 7255 9120 perform.org.uk High energy, fun and totally infectious! Based around a colourful theme and involving lots of lively games, they use the power of children's imaginations to transport them to a different world.

Unlike traditional party entertainers, Perform Parties take children on an exciting adventure getting everybody involved. Whichever theme you choose, all parties start off with physical games to get energy levels up.

Aspex Parties 023 9277 8080 aspex.org.uk At Aspex, each birthday party consists of a beautifully decorated space, a crafty and creative group activity, with delicious food delivered by Lily & Lime LD, a social enterprise found in Aspex's Cafe Space who enable and support young adults with a learning disability into sustainable pathways of employment. Visit the website for more information.

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Invitations: Create a big, red Clown’s

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shoe or circus ticket as the invitation.

Wear: Dress as circus folk; ballet

costumes double as acrobats, riders can wear jodhpurs and boots and all the kids can be clowns with some face paint.

Play: Buy modelling balloons and then play some tumbling games.

Eat: Make popcorn, have hotdogs and

burgers, and don’t forget the ketchup and mild mustard.

Football Invitations: Make football shaped invitations.

Wear: Whether it’s their school PE kit

or a duplicate of their favourite team’s uniform, ask the kids to dress for a game of football.

Play: Ask a coach from a local team to teach skills such as keepy-uppy.

Eat: Use paper cloths in your team’s

colours with matching napkins. Eat football ground-style food such as burgers and chips.

Tea Party Invitations: Make invitations festooned with flowers from wrapping paper and doilies.

Wear: Make accessories such as fascinators or hats and bow ties.

Play: This theme really suits all those old-

fashioned party games like Pass the Parcel and Musical Chairs.

Eat: Tea can be a traditional one with little

sandwiches and dainty cakes. Look for cardboard tiered cake stands and use pretty cloths and bunting.

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Monkey Music 02394 000226 chichester. petersfield@ monkeymusic.co.uk Monkey’s parties are great fun for children and babies of all ages.

Each party is individually tailored to suit each separate occasion and always includes the birthday child’s favourite Monkey Music songs.

Parties can include percussion playing, fun props and parachute activities. Themes can also be incorporated. Your teacher will make sure that everyone has a really special day to remember. Monkey Parties work really well for a mixed age group of children.

Flip Out 0845 450 9554 Portsmouth@flipout.co.uk A party at Flip Out trampolining Arena consists of 1 hour flip time and 30 minutes in a decorated party room with a party host, pizza and soft drinks. Children receive a party pack with assorted gifts and special Flip Out socks, plus receive a free pass for the birthday child!

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 booking 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

First, look at 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 kids with pocket money towards that trip to the zoo. It might be free for you, but it won’t be free for them!

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.

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.

Holiday play schemes/summer camps

Catered to fit around school hours, this form of daycare is often based on themes to appeal to your youngster, such as football, science, dance and drama. Run privately or by your council, this can be booked daily or weekly and is a fun way for your child to meet new friends and gain skills.

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!

Claire Muffett-Reece is a freelance journalist who writes on parenting, lifestyle, health and general interest. Mum of two, her work has been published in The Evening Standard, The Metro and Cosmopolitan, among others .

Super Camps Weekly during the Easter and Summer holidays at West Hill Park School Titchfield, PO14 4BS and Kingscourt School, Catherington, PO8 9NJ. Tel: 01235 467300 If you are looking for childcare or something for your children to do this summer, then Super Camps daily activity camps are the perfect way to put the magic back into the school holidays.

The programme is jam-packed with fun activities that will keep your children entertained for hours, and their 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating gives you the peace of mind that your children are in the best possible care. Camps include a variety of sports, games, and arts and crafts. No two days are the same!

Peter Ashley Activity Centre Every school holiday at Peter Ashley Rd, Cosham, PO6 1BJ. Tel: 023 9232 1223 The centre offers exciting and varied activities that run during every school holiday within the Victorian Fort. Including Archery, Air Rifle shooting, Assault Courses, Climbing, Horse Riding, Initiative Tests, Holiday Activities, and Team Building. All Day Fun for 8 - 13 year olds. 8:45am to 3:45pm.

Aspex Gallery Every school holiday at The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, PO1 3BF. Tel: 023 9277 8080 Every holiday Aspex hosts an exciting series of Art Clubs for a variety of age groups! Each session is led by trained, local artists and professionals, responding to a diverse programme of exhibitions and events. Past Art Clubs has seen children learning to draw accurately with grids, creating miniature theatre sets as well as Day of The Dead decorations! As of mid-2016, Holiday Art Clubs will take place in Aspex's newly renovated Participation Space, a result of a successful Capital Grant from Arts Council England. Visit the website for times and prices, or contact vicky@aspex.org.uk.

YMCA Daycamps Fairthorne Manor, Portsmouth, Southampton and Isle of Wight Tel: 01489 785228 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. Whatever the weather, there is lots of fun to be had at YMCA Daycamps.

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Your guide to local family theatre shows

NEW THEATRE ROYAL

PORTSMOUTH, PO1 2DD BOX OFFICE: 02392 843 979

8 May Shakespeare Untold

Your Local Families Team is Recruiting!

We are preparing to celebrate the launch of a fantastic new website this summer. Destined to become the number 1 resource for local families, www.familiesonline.co.uk will soon have over 300 local sites across the UK. Like our magazines, the local sites are guaranteed to give users the very best ideas for spending time with their family locally.

We have a number of highly flexible, home-based work opportunities available for Area Managers to run our local sites. As an Area Manager you will enjoy a fun and flexible role which fits around you and your family life, whilst affording you a great challenge – and the opportunity to make money! There are no set up costs involved, you will be trained by industry experts and you will develop valuable new skills in the digital, print and social media marketing industry.

The stories you know from the characters you don’t. This family-friendly double bill comes from London’s world-renowned venue, Shakespeare’s Globe. In Romeo Untold, the story of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet is retold through the eyes of the Capulet Ball’s party planner. Titus Untold retells Shakespeare’s goriest tragedy, Titus Andronicus, as seen from the kitchen of Titus’s piemaker. 4pm.

13 May Greg Foot Caution: Safety Goggles Required

Ever wondered why your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? What explosions in space really look like? Or why beans make you fart?!

Fresh from Blue Peter and BBC’s Factomania join TV & YouTube Science Guy Greg Foot for an evening of curious questions and explosive answers. Greg will stop at nothing to answer YOUR questions LIVE, even if he has to use a giant flamethrower, make a rainbow indoors or launch a space rocket! 7pm - 9pm.

4 June Lazytown Live on Stage

Sportacus, Robbie Rotten, Stephanie & Ziggy Return in Their All-New Concert Show for 2016Go, go, go, get up LazyTown – to a brand-new, non-stop, interactive, energetic treat – jam-packed with singing, dancing, acrobatics, music and fun. Robbie is at his rottenest, Sportacus at his super-active best as he joins Stephanie in coaxing Ziggy to a more active lifestyle. Featuring No One’s Lazy in LazyTown, Bing Bang and Never Say Never. 2.30pm.

8 June Opera Mouse

You Should Be • Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about what's on locally for families • Interested in working flexibly from home at times that suit you • Online savvy and a regular user of Facebook and Twitter • Able to write great articles which capture the imagination of local families • Have good networking and communication skills, and confidence when speaking to customers/the public • A motivated self-starter who takes ownership and pride in your work

Responsibilities • Posting daily online and on social media with great ideas for your readers • Populating and updating your site with useful and timely local content for families • Marketing and selling your site to local businesses and families • Building relationships with your clients and users and helping them get the most from your site

To register your interest please email Sharon Armstrong at sharon@familiessolenteast.co.uk

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Tilly Mouse lives under an opera house, and she just loves to sing!

Her dream is to perform on stage. But whenever anybody sees her, they scream and run away. With determination, imagination, and help from her friends, Tilly proves that even a mouse can be a star! Opera Mouse is a blend of puppets, audience participation and actual opera singing. 6pm - 6.50pm.

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21 May The Sea Show

A quirky and hilarious mix of puppetry, natural history and comedy cabaret. There’s a crazy cast of crustaceans including mischievous sea-squirts, animated anemones, luscious limpets, and cute crabs. Shows at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

27 May Spot Theatre Show

Enter a magical world of light, sound and movement with Spot, a very unusual stage light that expresses itself by making beautiful shapes and colours on the floor. Shows at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

11 June Anatomy of the Piano Family Show

When Will asks Father Christmas for a spaceship he gets a piano instead. What follows is a magical journey featuring Bach in a cave, moody Beethoven, and Fats Waller on the moon! A crazy adventure into the world of pianos that’s wildly entertaining.

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Your guide to family events this May and June We’ve scoured the area for local family events so you don’t have to! We take great care in compiling our events guide, but things do change, so please contact venues before you leave home.

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Sunday 5 June Thrilling horseracing action and family attractions for all at Goodwood, including a funfair, racecourse tours and pony racing.

Complimentary admission for under 18s.

30 April – 1 May

Portsmouth Summer Show

Spot the dot for FR EE events!

King George V Playing Fields, Cosham, PO6 3TJ

Featuring live music, DJ's, fairground rides, children's activities, arts and crafts, facepainting, petting zoo and much, more. £15 per day. 11am - 11pm

1 – 2 May

The Fairy Fling

Blackgang Chine - Land of Imagination Theme Park, Isle of Wight, PO38 2HN. 01983 730 330

The fairies invite you to join in their fantastical fairy fling, with all things magical on offer for would be fairies and their friends!

Activities and family fun for all.

1 - 31 May

Otter Month

Blue Reef Aquarium, Southsea, PO5 3PB. 023 9287 5222

A whole month devoted to the amazing world of the Otter. A range of guest speakers will be visiting the aquarium and visitors will be able to take part in a wide variety of activities. This year is the Otter’s 10th birthday and everyone will be invited to their party!

1 May

Solar Heritage Discovery

Chichester Harbour Conservancy, PO20 7AW. 01243 512 301 A solar-powered boat ride to enjoy views of Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

2 May

May Day Street Party

Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower, Gosport, PO12 4LE 023 9250 5600

Enjoy a range of family fun activities inspired by Gosport's history and links to the Royal Navy this Bank Holiday. Activities include crafts, music and games.

11am - 4pm / Admission prices apply.

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2 May

Mosaic Mayhem

Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR 01243 785859

During the day there will be a chance to join dedicated guided tours and to handle original tiles or tesserae from the Roman mosaics found at the Palace.

There will also be an opportunity to see demonstrations of mosaic making by our in-house artist and to find out more about modern mosaic making. Visitors will be able to find out more about different mosaic designs, and there will be opportunities to make your own mosaic using a range of different materials.

11am - 4pm.

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6 May

Disco Skate Roller Disco

Horizon Leisure Centre, Havant, PO9 2AY. 023 9247 6026 No need to book just go along! 7-10pm / £5 per person (including skate hire).

7 May

Free Storytelling Workshop

New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, PO1 2DD. 02392 843 979

An inclusive, multi-sensory storytelling workshop for all the family. The autism-friendly session will help us all to develop our own communication skills as we share stories with others.

11am - 12.30pm.

7 - 8 May

Robot Wars

Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth, PO2 9QA 023 9262 6500

A 2 hour touring show not to be missed... Robot Wars the TV show left our screens a few years ago, so this is your chance to see your favourite robots, old and new, fighting live in the flesh.

Hear the crash and smash of 100kg robots battling it out LIVE! Shows at 12pm and 4pm.

8 May

The South Downs Green Fair

Petersfield Sustainability Centre, East Meon, GU32 1HR 01730 823 166

A fantastic day out for all the family with a real festival feel, see page 7 for more details.

8 May

Wild Families: Pond Dipping RSPB Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE 01243 641 508

Discover what weird and wonderful creatures lurk in the depths of our pond. Equipment is provided. 10am - 1pm.

9 May

Explorers Club: Build A Boat Tuppeny Barn, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ. 01243 377 780

A nature themed after school activity club for 4-11 year olds.

Come along and make a miniboat out of recycled and natural materials and see if it floats on the pond! 3.45pm - 4.45pm. £5 per child.

13 May

Roman Games Evening

The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH. 01243 775 888

Explore the museum after hours with an evening of Roman Games for Museums at Night.

Prize for best costume. 6pm 8pm. Adults £5 (FREE if you come in costume!), children free.

16 May

Toddler Tours

Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport PO12 2AS. 023 9251 0354 A special sensory tour for youngest visitors. Using sensory

props and songs we will explore the museum at your child's pace.

10.30am - 2.30pm / £2 per child booked in advance.

20 May

Tuppenny Tots: Sing-a-long Tuppeny Barn, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ. 01243 377 780

Have fun with nature themed craft and play activities. These sessions are especially for pre-school children and their parents. We will spend some time outdoors depending on the weather so please bring wellies and coats. Drinks and homemade cakes included. 10am - 11.30am. £5 per family.

21 May

Butser Young Archaeologists’ Club: Awesome Archaeology Butser Ancient Farm, Waterlooville, PO8 0BG 023 9259 8838

Would you like to try an archaeological dig, explore ancient pottery or find out how ancient peoples built their homes? The Young Archaeologists’ Club is run by enthusiastic professional leaders and provides hands-on activity sessions. 2pm - 4pm. £4 per session.

21 May

Scrabble Club for Children and Adults

Waterlooville Library, The Precinct, Waterlooville, PO7 7TD Scrabble Club for children and adults. A fun way for kids to improve their spelling, literacy and reading skills. 10am.

21 May

Togi's Team: Bones

Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR 01243 785859

Investigate a variety of different bones and teeth found here at Fishbourne. Find out how bones are excavated and conserved.

Discover why archaeologists find bones so interesting. Learn how to identify them and explore what they tell us about the past.

10am - 12.30pm. £15 per session.

22 May

Festival of Transport

Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet, PO33 4DS. 01983 882 204

Featuring an array of railway and road vehicles of all shapes and sizes, if you love cars and heritage transport this event is for you! 10am - 4pm. FREE admission for the site and event.

27 May

The Cabin Club

National Museum Royal Navy Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ 023 9298 8622

Fun and interactive session for our littlest visitors. Storytelling, art, craft, singing and gallery exploration. 10.30am - 2pm. £1 per child booking essential.

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27 May

Southsea Slings Library drop-in session

Tuppeny Barn, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ. 01243 377 780

Sophie and Rachel from Southsea Sling Library will give individual advice to both new and experienced sling wearers.

Find out what is best for you or bring along your sling for advice and tips. Slings will be available for hire or sale. Drinks and homemade cake on sale.

Plus, toys and books for the little ones! 10am - 12pm.

28 May – 4 June

Cavaliers and Roundheads

Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XY. 01903 523 112

Discover what it took to be a soldier of the English Civil War. Test your agility in the kids’ battle; learn cavalry skills and how to master your weapon in our soldiers' drill. Hear tales from the Civil War.

28 May

Happy Tapping Feet

Festival Theatre, Chichester, PO19 6AP. 01243 781 312

Specifically for families to enjoy together, this lively tap dancing taster is a fun way to encourage creativity, improve coordination, increase confidence and develop rhythm and musicality. Suitable for ages 5+ and their parents.

No tap shoes or experience necessary! 2pm. £5.

28 May - 5 June

May Half-Term Quiz Trail

Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, GU31 5QR 01730 825 415

Have fun following the trail around the garden and the meadow. Take part in a family fun trail and quiz to explore Uppark House and Gardens.

Admission prices apply.

31 May – 2 June Speedy Subs

Royal Navy Submarine Museum Gosport, PO12 2AS 023 92 727 564

Can you test out which of our simple model submarines will be faster. Explore the Museum and take part in some fun interactive activities. 11am 3pm. Admission prices apply.

31 May

Spectacular Science Show The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, Havant, PO9 1BS 023 9247 2700 Think Science is boring?

Then think again! Join TV astronomer and author Mark Thompson on a fascinating journey around the Universe as he sets out to prove that Matter matters! You’ll explore the strange and magical properties that make up you, me and everyone you know. 2.30pm.

31 May - 2 June

Victoria's Fabulous Fete

Osborne House, Isle of Wight, PO32 6JX. 01983 200 022

Celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday with a fabulous fete at her favourite home by the sea. Join the spectacular party as the Victorian Circus come to Osborne, with daring horse riders, jugglers and sideshows.

10am - 5pm. Ticketed event.

31 May

When We Were Children

SEARCH, Gosport, PO12 1BU

Special event for grandparents and grandchildren or other intergenerational groups. Come and explore the 1950s House, Corner Shop, wardrobe, and 1950s collections and learn from each other about how things have changed. 10am - 1pm.

1 June

Ratbags and Dragons

Petersfield Sustainability Centre East Meon, GU32 1HR 01730 823 166

A pocket full of stories and a pinch of fairy dust. Join Charlotte Comley and find out about the creatures living in the woods and make a special front door for a fairy house. Parents must attend with their children. 10.30am 12.30pm. £12.50.

2 – 4 June

The Artist’s Palette Festival

Chichester Cathedral, PO19 1PX 01243 782 595

See the Cathedral transformed by more than 50,000 flowers.

Over eighty imaginative and beautiful flower designs will interpret the theme of the Festival’s title: ‘The Artist’s Palette’ to sensational effect.

Visit the traditional Festival market, the plant and garden market and the Philip Jackson sculpture exhibition. At various time throughout the days – call for more details. Children 14 and under free.

28 May - 5 June

Bug Bonanza!

Staunton Country Park, Havant

Creepy crawlies galore! Lots of crafts, a minibeast trail and a chance to meet some of our biggest bugs!

Normal farm admission applies.

Small charge applies for some crafts and activities. All children must be supervised by an adult.

29 – 30 May

Roman Soldiers at The Palace Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester, PO19 3QR. 01243 785859

Enjoy this spectacular event featuring the leading Roman reenactment society, The Ermine Street Guard.

Impressive displays of weaponry, warfare and battle tactics will be happening alongside a variety of hands on experiences. Send a message using Roman signals and taste the food that kept the Soldiers sustained and ready for battle.

10am - 5pm / Admission prices apply.

29 May

Family Fun Day

Fontwell Park, Arundel 01243 543335

Fontwell’s popular Family Fun Days are back and better than ever. With 7 races and a host of new attractions for 2016 including the Mini Zoo, Laser Quest and the mighty inflatable Showstopper!

See the return of the Large Fun Fair, Face painting, Bouncy Castle, Zorbing and Pony Rides. The best bit, all entertainment on the day is FREE! Get your tickets in advance to save £7 from on the gate prices and under 18s come FREE!

3 June

'Play in a Day' Workshop

Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham, PO16 7DX. 01329 223100

2 June

Kids on Deck

HMS Victory, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, PO1 3LJ. 023 9298 4726 Join the junior crew and discover more about the child sailors who worked on HMS Victory.

Experience life on-board the world's most famous war ship!

Two sessions: 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm. Free with valid ticket.

2 June

May Half-Term Rio Workshop Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham PO16 7DX. 01329 223100

High energy funky dance day inspired by capoeira, hip-hop and Latin American Dance...

We'll be parading through the centre at 3.30pm in an explosion of Rio inspired dance, sound and colour. If you don't want to dance all day - there will be a chance to make carnival headdresses and glitter tattoos.

9.30am / £20.00.

3 June

Disco Skate Roller Disco

Havant Leisure Centre, PO9 2AY 023 9247 6026 No need to book just come along! 7pm - 10pm / £5 per person (including skate hire).

A day of storytelling, mask making, comedy and physical theatre as we learn about the history of clowning, fools and improvisation. You will create your own performance based on characters of Commedia Dell'Arte and perform at the end of the day for your families! 9.30am / £20.00.

ROMAN SOLDIERS Sunday 29th & AT THE PALACE Monday 30th May 10am - 5pm

The Ermine Street Guard return with displays of weaponry and battle tactics

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3 June

'Woodcraft Skills' Workshop

Petersfield Sustainability Centre, East Meon, GU32 1HR 01730 823 166 Carve your own spatula, spoon and butter knife and make other woodcraft items to help you live in the woods. Jonathon Huet will teach safe knife use and maintenance of the tools used.

10.30am - 3pm / £18.

3 June

Young Artists Day Workshop Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham, PO16 7DX. 01329 223100

Talented young artists can enjoy a full day exploring their own ideas and developing their skills in a range of media. Joined by professional artist Kev Munday, your young peson will be able to create their own piece using a variety of media. 9.30am / £20.00.

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4 June

9 June – 7 July

Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, GU31 5QR 01730 825 415

Gosport Discovery Centre, PO12 1BT. 0845 603 5631

Den Building

Heading out into the woods for a fun filled day learning how to build your own woodland hideaway. Our expert den builders will be on hand to help you learn the woodland skills you need! 11am - 3pm.

3 – 5 June

Design and Craft Fair

West Dean College, Chichester, PO18 0QZ 10am to 5pm. A crafty weekend, featuring MADE. Take part in hands-on creative workshops run by the college’s specialist short course tutors, including basketmakers, jewellers, potters, artists, printers and sculptors.

Make a day of it with plenty of delicious food and drink options, and live music. Free entry to the award-winning West Dean Gardens is also included in the price of entry.

4 June

Faces in Clay Workshop Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 01243 774 557

Practical activities designed to be fun, develop creativity and help our younger audiences explore the Gallery. Come and create a face using air dry clay. Booking is essential as places are limited.

10.15am-12.15pm. £10 per child.

4 - 5 June

Heavy Horse Show

Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester, PO18 OEU An unforgettable weekend of displays, demonstrations and parades. Craft and trade stands, demonstrations with a countryside theme, including Ferret racing and archery.

10.30am - 5pm / Admission prices apply.

Makaton with your Baby A 5 week course providing an introduction to the use of Makaton as an early communication tool. Signs are taught in a relaxed atmosphere using songs, stories and rhymes with your child (age 4 to 18 months). 10am - 11am / £20. (concessions apply).

11 June

Construction Club

Petersfield Library, GU32 3HH 0300 555 1387

Do you love making things with Lego/Duplo® bricks? Come along to our Construction Club.

Make new friends and enjoy some family time with these favourite bricks! 1pm - 4pm.

13 June

Explorers Club: Bee-tastic

Tuppeny Barn, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ. 01243 377 780

A nature themed after school activity club for 4-11 year old.

Learn all about why bees are so great and how you can help look after them. Then taste some local honey! 3.45pm - 4.45pm / Tickets: £5 per child.

15 June

Gulliver's Travels Outdoor Theatre

Stansted Park, Havant, PO9 6DX 023 9241 2265

Join Lemuel Gulliver on a fantastical and hilarious voyage into the unknown… Meet the tiny people of Lilliput and the giants of Brobdingnag; visit the floating island of Laputa and a country peopled (or horsed?) entirely by talking horses... A brand-new, adventurous and delightfully innovative adaptation of Jonathan Swift’s classic satirical story loved. Tickets: Adults £13.50 / Child £8.00 / Family £37.00.

30 May – 3 June

Protect the Port

Fort Nelson, Fareham, PO17 6AN 01329 233 734

Help protect the naval dockyard from German bomber raids. Interactive World War 2 themed activity sessions for children. Talks and tours throughout the day will focus on the roles of local women during the war. Don’t miss a special firing of the Sexton on Bank Holiday Monday. Museum admission is free. Some activities carry a small charge.

1 May, 19 and 29 June Sunday Gun Firing

Fort Nelson is one of a few places where you can experience live black-powder firings of historic artillery pieces. On selected Sundays throughout the year there are special firings, featuring authentic gun drills by uniformed detachments from Portsdown Artillery Volunteers.

The crews will be available after the firings to talk about the guns and their history. Guns are fired at: 11.30am, 2.00pm and 3.00pm. These events are free and everyone is welcome.

17 June

22 - 25 June

Tuppeny Barn, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ. 01243 377 780

Portsmouth Guildhall, PO1 2AB 023 9387 0200

Tots: Creative Gardening

Have fun with nature themed craft and play activities. These sessions are especially for pre-school children and their parents. We will spend some time outdoors depending on the weather so please bring wellies and coats. Drinks and homemade cakes included. 10am-11:30am. / £5 per child.

18 June

Butser Young Archaeologists’ Club: Summer Solstice Butser Ancient Farm, Waterlooville, PO8 0BG 023 9259 8838

Would you like to try an archaeological dig, explore ancient pottery or find out how ancient peoples built their homes? Our Young Archaeologists’ Club is run by enthusiastic professional leaders and provides hands-on activity sessions. 2pm - 4pm. £4.

18 - 19 June

Sultan Summer Show

HMS Sultan, Gosport, PO12 3BY 023 9254 2260 See page 6 for details.

5 June

Goodwood Family Raceday

Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester 01243 216610 This year Goodwood Racecourse will support long-standing children’s charity the NSPCC, when its popular Family Raceday returns. Before the seven thoroughbred races take place in the afternoon guests can enjoy two pony races, where the young jockeys of the future compete on small – but mightily fast – racing ponies. Young racegoers can gain an insight into the sport of horseracing; explore the jockey’s weighing room, take a walk of the course, meet a racehorse, visit the race start, watch farrier demonstrations, put your questions to a vet, have fun at the complimentary fairground and even have a go at racing yourself by riding a finish on a mechanical horse.

Tickets from £10 with complimentary admission for accompanied under-18s. For further information or to book tickets, please visit www.goodwood.com/horse-racing

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19 June

Father's Day BBQ

Staunton Country Park, Havant, PO9 5HB. 023 9245 3405 Enjoy a beer and BBQ when you visit the Farmhouse Tea Rooms.

Receive a free cupcake or short bread when you purchase a hot drink. Admission prices apply.

19 June

Jazz and Beer - Father's Day Uppark House and Garden, Petersfield, GU31 5QR 01730 825 415

Join Harry Strutters jazz trio for some vintage music. Relax on the lawn and listen to vintage Jazz and bring a picnic. Treat your dad to a pint of beer from the beer tent. 12pm - 3pm. Admission prices apply.

Rock Challenge - Finals

Schools from across the region create eight-minute-high scale productions and perform together across the week in what are always electric evenings of entertainment.

24 June

Singathlon

New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth PO1 2DD. 02392 843 979

Children from schools in the city perform songs about sports to celebrate the Olympics. With songs written by Portsmouth Music Hub’s team and from the songbook Singathlon. 6.30pm 8pm / £6.

25 June

Reptiles, Amphibians, Invertebrate Care Workshop

Staunton Country Park, Havant, PO9 5HB. 023 9245 3405

Meet our more unusual animal collection and find out which ones are best to keep, how to take care of them and health check the animals. It's a great opportunity to have a close encounter with the animals too!

Must be over 12 years old. Under 16 s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 1.30pm / £5 per child.

27 June

Animal Antics

SEARCH, Gosport, PO12 1BU

Museums for beginners. Event for the under 5s and their parents or carers. Lots of hands-on animal fun with stories, dressing up, games and making. Suggested donation of £1 for materials.

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