Families Leeds July - August 2013

 Leeds’ Favourite Parenting Magazine // JULY/AUGUST 2013 // ISSUE 29

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Welcome Back…

It’s been a difficult few weeks in the Butters house. Eliza and her Year 2 pals have been preparing for the groundbreaking production of ‘Minibeast Madness’.

First there were the auditions. My youngest Drama Queen had identified a few roles she was keen to secure including the rather fitting Queen Bee and the less attractive unnamed dung beetle.

However top of her list was a spider called Daisy.

“Daisy gets to do a really funny dance. She’s hilarious. Everyone wants to be Daisy,” explained Eliza excitedly.

My children have provided me with some wonderful memories on their schools’ stages. Who can forget Isobel as Mary in the 2007 nativity during which she grabbed the baby Jesus by the feet from Joseph, stuffing him under her chair with the word “MINE”. Then there was Eliza’s transformation into Eddie the Penguin which led to her spending the summer eating a fish only diet,“Because I am a real penguin Mummy.” Still, Daisy the Spider sounded harmless enough and while not the starring role, it was the role my pint size performer wanted.

So the day came when the roles were cast and I arrived at school with bated breath. “I got it. I’m Daisy,” said Eliza as she raced out of the classroom.

“I hope you’re OK with it,” said her teacher. “She was very good.

She says she just pretended to be you!”

“Super,” I replied laughing nervously. I’d never thought about myself as an eight legged arachnid although a trip to the waxing parlour does beckon. As we began the journey home I decided to ask how I had inspired the successful audition for Daisy.

“Because she’s tipsy. Daisy the tipsy spider drinks cider. I just danced like you did at your birthday party. That’s what I told Mrs White.”

And so another piece of my dignity is lost thanks to my beautiful daughter. At least there’s only a few weeks left of the school’s staff looking at me like the local lush before the summer holidays. I’ll let you know how authentic her performance is but she had better thank me when it comes to Oscar time. Enjoy your summer break!

Sarah Butters

What’s inside…

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Mums Mean BUSINESS meets HERBERT & STELLA

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Families Review MUMSPACE at MOTHERCARE

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Ask the Dr… SUN SAFETY

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Support JOSEPH’S JOURNEY

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Summer CAMPS

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Top TRAVEL TOYS

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Summer COMPETITIONS

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NEWS…

Grabbing a bargain has never been so easy!

Still Gorgeous has launched an online shop via Facebook.

Clare Whitaker from the Harrogate store says she’s responded to demand from customers from outside of the area who love her pre-loved clothes shop, but can’t always make it to North Yorkshire.

“I have loads of customers from Leeds who don’t always want to head over here, but they still want to take a look at the new stock coming in,” she explains. “When new stock arrives, I display it on my Facebook page and now I’m reserving it and sending it out to clients all over Yorkshire!”

The most popular brand at the moment is Boden and Clare says she’s keen to receive quality Autumn/Winter stock from sellers from the end of August.

Still Gorgeous, Coldbath Road, Harrogate. 01423 560 402 www.still-gorgeous.co.uk

Armadillo TOYS strikes GOLD A Leeds teacher has found gold on a visit to Chapel Allerton toy shop Armadillo. Vicky Shaw discovered one of only 5,000 Mr Gold figures in her Lego Minifigure bag, making her one of only 120 winners in the UK. The Willy Wonka style giveaway by Lego was launched to celebrate the 10th minifigure series.

“I’m amazed one of these fantastic figures was found in my shop in Leeds,” says Lisa Clay from Armadillo.

“I’m so happy for Vicky because she’s a regular Armadillo customer and an avid Lego collector.”

Don’t panic if you’re a Lego fan. There’s still 4,367 Mr Gold figures to be found! www.armadillotoys.co.uk

25% OFF Beat the holiday brain drain and sign up with the award winning tuition centre Explore Learning. The Moortown based centre is offering you the chance to sign up your child for out of school support in July and save 25% off the first full month of tuition.

Explore Learning offers support in Maths and English to children from 5 years old, with special courses to help 11+ preparation.

Children go along twice a week on a drop in basis, so it’s easy to fit into busy family life. July is the most popular month for families to enrol as parents search for a way to keep learning alive over the summer break so with the 25% discount it’s a great time to sign up! www.explorelearning.co.uk

CELEBRATING

10 YEARS COMPETITIONS & PROMOTIONS THROUGHOUT 2013

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Start SAVING with TREASURES Children are expensive, especially when it comes to birthdays and Christmas. The clever devils at Treasures of Wetherby have come up with a super idea to help you budget for the big events. The Treasures Savings Club allows you to set aside your child’s wished for item by paying a small deposit, then you can pay off the balance as you countdown to your celebrations. The club also allows you to put aside funds for those big occasions.

“Customers may want to spread the cost of Christmas and put away an amount of money into their account each time they visit Treasures, so they have savings to spend later in the year,” explains Zhara Armstong from Treasures. “We’ve had great feedback from our customers who have taken advantage of the club this year and are now saving for Christmas!” www.treasurestoys.co.uk

Learn French with CAMEMBEAR… Meet Camembear – the furry friend of French teacher and local mum Leanne Jefferson.

With his help she hopes to kick up a stink about learning French in our local nurseries and primary schools. Mum of 3 Leanne has developed an innovative user-friendly programme to teach the language to Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One, using her French friend Camembear. Nurseries across Yorkshire are already using it to teach the language to their pupils.

“The special feature of this learning resource is Camembear,” explains Leanne. “He’s a cute and cuddly French-speaking teddy bear puppet who motivates children to speak French and interact with him. This programme is very easy to follow and will enhance what nurseries and schools offer to children and also their families.”

If you’re interested in getting your nursery or school involved, email Leanne Jefferson at enquiries@headstartlanguages.co.uk or call 0845 5194 881 • www.headstartlanguages.co.uk

Summer table top sales in Leeds Clear out your cupboards and head to Horsforth on 7th July to make some cash from your cast offs! Table Tots are hosting a table top sale at Leeds Trinity University from 1pm. Admission is £2 but if you’re interested in selling you can book your table through www.tabletots.co.uk. If you can’t make that sale, there’s another sale in Morley on 21st July.

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ROYAL ROMPER fit for a KING Ilkley based clothing store Herbert and Stella have a royal treat for you this Summer. In stock is this fabulous Lilly & Sid romper suit fit for your little Prince. Available from newborn, this gorgeous grey outfit is soft and wearable and comes with popper fastenings for easy nappy changes! The store has lots of other outfits fit for the new royal arrival so take a look at www.herbertandstella.co.uk

Teach your baby the enjoyment of water!

Sing and play through our structured awards programme and see your baby progress to a confident little swimmer.

Babies from 6 weeks old to 6 years old.

ADEL PRE-SCHOOL celebrates…

The Lord Mayor of Leeds joined the pupils at Adel Pre School to celebrate 50 years. The sun shone as the children, aged between 2 and 5 years old, danced round the maypole and sang to their many guests at Adel Methodist Church Hall.

Four year old Safiya Lomas was crowned May Queen by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Ann Castle before the children released 50 golden balloons into the sun filled sky.

Congratulations to you and here’s to 50 more years! www.adelpre-school.co.uk

Save the NATIONAL MEDIA MUSEUM Campaigners are calling on families to visit the National Media Museum this Summer to show their support for the attraction.

The museum has recently been earmarked as under threat by The Science Museum Group’s Ian Blatchford after government cuts.

Supporters have been signing an online petition to help save the museum and everyone is being urged to head to the Bradford attraction over the school holidays.

“The best way to show your support is to pay the Museum a visit in the next few weeks,” reads the petition, “Visitor figures are its life blood.” www.national media museum.org

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Join the Summer Reading Challenge – IF YOU DARE! There are a host of spine-tingling surprises waiting for you at your local library this Summer. From Saturday 13th July, your child can register for Creepy House – this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. If they read six scary books over the six week holiday they’ll receive a certificate and medal for completing the challenge. To help them along the way, there are giveaways, quizzes and competitions to keep them reading. The challenge is supported

by England footballer Frank Lampard and is open to children from 4 – 11 years old. To find out what’s going on at YOUR local library, visit www.leeds.gov.uk/libraries For more on the challenge, go to www.creepyhouse.org.uk

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FAMILIES LEEDS | July/August

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DAD… Families Leeds columnist Claire Bottomley is relieved to discover she’s still the centre of her son’s world I read somewhere that a child’s behaviour improves during the second half of the year. How ridiculous, I thought, crossly, as I picked my way through the detritus covering our living room and shouted at my son for the hundredth time to please, STOP JUMPING. OFF. THE. SOFA! If only the mere fact that it was the latter end of the annual calendar could improve matters, I mused, as I grated secret vegetable matter into bolognaise and soaked stains out of school shirts.

My child will argue black is white and displays international-level negotiating skills when it comes to getting his own way, I brooded as I changed the baby’s nappy.

But the worst part is the favouritism. “When will Daddy be home?”

Five little words I’ve heard more times than is good for me.

I doubt that waiting six months and hoping for the best would see me regain the affection and enthusiasm that now seems to be saved exclusively for his father, I mused bitterly.

As I did the 3am feed, a dark thought nagged: Is that it? Are mother and son growing apart now he’s reached the ripe old age of four-and-three-quarters?

Then, finally, the sun shone, and we went outside. Safe in his buggy, the baby was content so long as his older brother was in view. Suddenly we were a happy band on the move.

“Mummy I’m really good at climbing now”, said the boy, showing me his admittedly impressive skills in the adventure playground, before inviting me to join him in the ‘den’.

“Mummy, look what I’ve found!” he shouted as we rummaged around in rock-pools, with great mutual respect for how many sea anemones each of us could spot.

A man in an ice-cream van complimented his good manners.

I watched him be helpful to a friend, and enjoyed some interesting philosophical conversations, as well as lots of laughs. He waved at me on sports day, and when he won his running race, I cried.

Maybe there is something in the half-the-year theory after all, I thought – and not just when it comes to children’s behaviour.

It was a long winter. Like the seasons, our family and the relationships in it are always changing. As we stroll along and he slips his hand in mine, I think that like the sunny summer’s day, I must savour it, every step.

Our Dad columnist Jim Cardwell reflects on the pros and cons of ‘helpful’ children.

My fun-loving daughter, Little Miss Fidget, has joined a cult. It’s called the Brownies. Boys need not apply. In my small way I have been helping with her indoctrination. I am watching out for signs of behaviour change associated with this new interest in her life.

There is a book in the Brownie induction pack. My part was in the reading out of the Brownie Story contained therein. In short, I read that Brownies are encouraged to do good turns. I learn that these involve doing helpful things like tidying up without being asked.

That’s all good stuff except for the twist in the tail when I, and my daughter, read on to learn that tidying up is really quite fun.

I’m not convinced; but thankfully, the Fidget has lapped it up without challenge as yet. Personally, I believe that a cocktail of praise and financial reward are a more effective method to encourage the offer of helpfulness. Of course, offering help is not the same as being helpful.

A recent example occurred following the arrival of our new shed.

Or to be more precise, a flat pack of wooden bits unceremoniously dumped outside the house, waiting for dad to work his magic. The Short Suffering Wife duly added this to the weekend task list and one sunny Saturday morning I tooled up ready for action. This was the moment that the Fidget chose to insist on helping.

I had visions of an Amish-style barn raising. Of course, the actual event was a lot more suburban and the small lean-to shed was not really in the same league. The innocence of youth meant that my seven-year-old assistant had no preconceptions, or indeed as it happened, patience. For after the insertion of the first two screws, she was gone, only to re-appear at what felt like five-minute intervals over the course of the next four hours to enquire about the estimated finishing time. Upon completion, cue excited daughter and slightly older brother then enjoying the new space before it could be filled with the garden junk.

So how helpful was that? Well, I thought it was a good result with daughter given a bite-sized lesson in the dark arts of DIY, satisfaction for me in that the job was no longer than it needed to be and no child was hurt in the making of this shed. My kind of assistance.

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HIS enchanting children’s clothes and toy store in the centre of Ilkley is a treasure trove of bright colours, fun fabrics and adorable baby grows. Tucked away in the corner of a busy car park, you’re invited inside by a line of bright vintage flags which guide you to the front door and into the world of Herbert and Stella.

The shop is about to celebrate its 1st birthday and for owner Christine Asher it’s been quite a journey. “It’s been a massive learning curve,� says Christine. “I love choosing all these beautiful outfits. I love it when customers come in and enjoy the products I’ve picked. There really is nothing like seeing a child walking or being pushed round Ilkley in one of our outfits. I love that!�

Retail was not Christine’s first career. She spent 5 years studying Chinese Medicine before moving to China to practice. When she returned, she set up a practice here in West Yorkshire specializing in fertility treatment. Despite much success, Christine found the pressure of her job too much following the birth of her own daughter. “After I had Romilly three years ago, I went back to practice.

I was treating patients while my daughter was in the room and I think I just put myself under too much pressure and I made myself ill.�

After a period of Post Natal Depression, Christine’s husband came home with a gift that helped her overcome her illness and also give her the inspiration to consider a new career. “He bought me a sewing machine,� explains Christine. “It was the perfect distraction and got me focusing on a project and I think doing something creative helped give me my confidence back.�

After using her sewing machine to create an interactive Wendy House for her daughter, Christine started making her own children’s outfits. She saw a gap in the market in Ilkley for a shop providing good quality, affordable children’s clothing and so began looking into opening her own. From there Herbert and Stella was born and it’s now a popular venue for parents looking for something a little bit different. “We stock some beautiful brands. Frugi and Mini Rodini are my favourite, but we also have Boys & Girls, Lilly and Sid, Albetta and Mayoral. We try and find modern items but they’re still children’s clothes. I don’t like seeing children dressed as mini adults. My clothes mean they are dressed as children.�

There’s an outfit to suit every taste and every budget. From t-shirts decorated with brightly coloured parrots to baby grows

sporting a scene from your favourite fairy tales, it’s hard to make a choice. Christine loves the selection of clothes she has in store but looks forward to a time she can add her own range of Herbert and Stella clothing. “I’ve had my first commission from a customer,� she explains. “Now I’ve made it through my first year and all I’ve had to learn, I have the time to be more creative again.�

Herbert and Stella is on 23b Brook Street, Ilkley LS29 8AA www.herbertandstella.co.uk 01943 968 954

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FAMILIES LEEDS | July/August

Class NEWS‌ NEW MOOR ALLERTON CLASS

REWARD TIME

Tiny Signers heads to Moor Allerton from September and there’s some summer drop in sessions at the library to get parents ready. The hour long Teddy Bear Picnic Drop In sessions take place at 10.15am on 30th July, 13th August and the 27th August.

No need to book, just bring along your teddy and get ready to sign, read and make some new friends. www.babiescansign.co.uk

Chart your toddler’s journey through popular music class Rhythm Time. Elizabeth Hawkhead has launched a fabulous progress ladder at her Leeds classes so the her mini musicians can see how well they’re doing. “The children receive a star each term to stick on the ladder,� explains Elizabeth. “It’s completely free when you join one of my classes!� www.rhythmtime.net

NEW CLASSES The mini ballerinas are heading to Mothercare’s Mumspace from September. Baby Ballet Leeds is launching sessions at the Crown Point store’s new play space on a Friday from 9.30am for children from 9 months old. After the Twinkle Toes sessions, there’s Tiny Toes classes at 10.10am followed by Mini Movers at 10.50am. www.babyballet.co.uk

NEW SATURDAY CLASSES After the huge success of her Alwoodley based DanceBugs classes for pre-school children, Laura Jakes is putting on a new session on a Saturday.

She’s also launching Zumba classes for 5 – 9 year olds and a new weekend theatre school Theatre Works. “It’s a great way to combine teaching singing, dancing and drama,� says Laura. “We’ll be working towards performing a musical at the end of the term.� www.danceworks-leeds.co.uk

NEW SINGING TUITION Flex Dance is launching singing tuition in September. Steph and Sam run a series of popular musical theatre and dance classes across Leeds, but now they’re looking to offer engaging, fun singing classes on weekday evenings. They’re also launching a NEW after school musical theatre and street dance class at Shadwell Primary School on a Tuesday from September. www.flexdanceinc.com • 07500 618 613

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Fancy trying something new this school holiday?

Tennis Tykes are running a series of Summer classes at Ilkley Tennis Club.

Throughout August Caroline Buncall will be hosting classes for children from 2 – 8 years old. Classes run on the 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th and 22nd August starting at 10am. There are also holiday sessions running at Kidzplay in Harrogate. There’s a 10% discount if you book more than one class. For more information call 07843 342 662. www.tennistykes.co.uk

Vicky Bannister is holding 3 weeks of classes over the Summer break. The sessions start at 9.45am and run every weekday from Tuesday 16th July until Friday 16th August. Booking is essential and the classes are ÂŁ4.50 each. There is sibling discount.

Find MusicBugs at: Mondays – Guiseley Tuesdays – Alwoodley Wednesdays – Headingley Thursdays – Farsley Fridays – Horsforth Book at leeds@musicbugs.co.uk or call 0844 578 1043.

MUMSPACE WHERE: MOTHERCARE, CROWN POINT RETAIL PARK

||It’s Wednesday morning and Samantha|| ||Dalton from Flutterbabies is packing away|| ||after another busy baby yoga session.|| ||It’s the second week she’s held a class at|| ||Mothercare’s Mumspace at Crown Point|| ||Retail Park.|| It’s an unusual venue for a class but in many ways it’s the perfect place for parents to head with their little one. Downstairs there’s shopping opportunities galore. Upstairs is Leeds’ newest class venue. This is only the third Mumspace created by Mothercare in the UK with five more planned. The idea is simple, according to Leeds Customer Relations Manager Debbie Tonks. “Mumspace is a place mums can come to socialise, get support from other mums, enjoy a new class and join the popular groups we have going on here. And it’s all in the heart of a Mothercare store which is full of expert advice.�

There’s a great spread of classes making use of the Mumspace community room. From Diddi Dance on a Monday to Rugrats Rugby on a Friday, the week is filled with activities for families. For pregnant women there’s antenatal sessions on a Monday evening. For new mums there’s post natal fitness classes and for new borns, baby yoga and baby massage.

The Mumspace timetable is filling fast. “I sat down and thought of all the different support parents would need,� explains Debbie. “From pregnant mums to the parents of school age children, there is a session for everyone at Mumspace!�

Samantha Dalton from Flutterbabies says the mums she’s had in the classes here are impressed with the space, and can’t believe the transformation the Crown Point Mothercare has undergone. “It’s a clean, airy and open room infact the whole store feels light and airy!â€? says Samantha. “What’s really great is that the parents can use the new cafĂŠ to meet after the classes so the social aspect carries on over a cup of tea. It means mums are supporting each other after the sessions have finished – you don’t get that at a church hall!â€?

The new cafĂŠ is Tea Monkey, a funky tea room that’s run by Michelle Wilkinson. There’s 40 teas to choose from and there’s healthy organic food for both mums and their children. It’s become the cafĂŠ of choice for local groups looking for a child friendly venue, as well as the mums looking for a brew after a morning class at Mumspace. “Most cafes are child tolerant but we are pro child,â€? explains Michelle. “We host Bosom Buddies breast feeding group, an alternative mums group and a local mum and tot group whose village hall is undergoing a refurb. Everyone’s welcome!â€?

Mothercare is keen to give something back to the local community.

They’re providing groups with toys and craft items for use in the Mumspace room and are looking to work with local children’s centres. There’s also plans to expand the timetable of classes from September with Baby Ballet joining up. This is something everyone wants to be part of. “Mumspace has turned a store into a community,� says Michelle from Tea Monkey,“and we are delighted part of that community.�

For more information on the Mumspace sessions email mumspace.leeds@mothercare.com 0113 244 0555 MUMSPACE TIMETABLE MONDAY:

Tiny Talk Baby Signing, Baby Calm, Diddi Dance, Fertility & Birth Network and Ante Natal Classes.

TUESDAY: Tennis Tots, Bump Boost Camp (Pre Natal Fitness), Baby Boost Camp (Post Natal Fitness) and Dragonfly Accupuncture.

WEDNESDAY: Flutterbabies Yoga and Paco First Aid. THURSDAY: Rugrats Rugby, Bosom Buddies, Diddi Dance, Tiny Talk, Post Natal Support Group, LifeBoost Pregnancy & Birth Therapist and Bollywood Dance & Fitness.

FRIDAY: Twins Group, Rugrats Rugby, Striker Tots and Doulala Baby Massage.

SATURDAY: Baby Calm and Striker Tots NEW FROM SEPTEMBER: Baby Ballet

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ASK the OCTO ?

Staying Safe in the Sun Families Leeds welcomes back Dr Georgina Hudson, Children’s Hospital Doctor here in West Yorkshire. In our Summer issue, she tackles the issue of sun safety.

What do we need to be safe in the sun?

We are big fans of ‘slip, slop, slap, seek and slide’ in our house. This is one of the most successful health campaigns in Australia’s history. ‘Sid the Seagull’ sings the ‘slip, slop, slap song’. It’s great to teach children what to do, then they’ll remind us to ‘slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek some shade and slide on your sunglasses’.

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Sunscreen. What factor? How much? Can we use last years?

It’s so important to protect your child’s skin from the sun to prevent sun burn but also to prevent heat exhaustion. Always check the expiry date on the bottle, as the SPF does decrease with age. An SPF of at least 30+ should be used. The higher the SPF, the more protection you’re giving your child. Apply at least twenty minutes before going into the sun, liberally and to dry skin. You should reapply every two hours. Broad spectrum sunscreens are the best as they protect against UVA and UVB rays. The SPF is the amount of UVB protection. The star rating from 0 – 5 is the UVA protection. The higher the stars the better the rating. It is definitely worth investing in a good quality sunscreen.

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Do waterproof suntan creams work and what do children with eczema use?

Even if your suntan cream claims to be waterproof it is always safer to reapply after getting wet. The sun is at its most harmful at midday, so try and keep babies and young children in the shade between 11am and 3pm. A hat should be worn ideally with a broad brim, that shades face, neck and ears. Some children are allergic to sunscreen. If you are concerned about this, just apply it to a small area of skin first to see if any reaction occurs. If your child has eczema and uses steroids or emollients on their skin, it’s best to wait about 30 minutes after applying these before applying sun screen.

Anything else to stay safe in the sun?

Fluids. It’s so important to keep babies and children well hydrated in the sun. If you are breast feeding your baby it is not necessary to give your baby supplementary water, but they may breast feed more than usual, and it is obviously important to keep yourself well hydrated to maintain good milk supply. Bottle fed babies can have an extra bottle of cooled boiled water. Older children will need encouragement to drink plenty and will enjoy making their own ice lollies, to help keep hydrated.

If sunburn does occur give your child regular paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease the inflammation of the skin. After sun or calamine lotion may also help. If blisters develop or if your child appears unwell go to your GP or local A&E. Heat stroke can be a serious condition.

Signs to look out for include fainting, dizziness, confusion and nausea. Try and cool your child down with wet flannels, a cool bath and hydrate with plenty of water. Remember to seek medical help early if you have serious concerns or if your child’s symptoms do not quickly improve.

Can a bit of sun be good for us?

If we remember to ‘slip, slop, slap’ yes of course the sun is good for our children. They go outside more, run around, swim, ride their bikes, generally be active. We also get most of our vitamin D from sunlight on our skin.

Vitamin D is essential to keep our teeth and bones healthy by regulating the amount of calcium and phosphate we have in our bodies.

If children are deficient in vitamin D this causes rickets. This is why it is important that children play outside and eat a healthy balanced diet.

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For more sun products and the full ABC Baby Range, take a look at www.arbonne international.co.uk or contact Deloris Herbert on 07813 209 588.

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COOKACADEMY! ACADEMY! IIFrom next year, primary school children will be taughtII IIbasic cooking skills as part of the National Curriculum.II IIStir Krazy Kids Cookery School wants to get your childrenII IIready for the changes with their COOKACADEMY whichII IIlaunches this September at schools across Leeds.II IIWe find out how Cathie Reuben and Sarah CrennellII IIwant to get your kids making your tea next term.II

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“We want to build confidence, teach basic cooking skills and use the knowledge children have gained from across the National Curriculum,” explains Sarah who’s a qualified primary school teacher. “We want them to be reading recipes, following instructions, weighing, measuring and making nutritious family food.”

Most parents want to get their children cooking and eating healthy food, but busy lives get in the way. Working parents don’t have the time to spend an hour in the kitchen co-creating a Coq au Vin once everyone has been collected from their after school activities. As a working mother, Cathie Reuben appreciates that time is limited and says this is about making the time to learn how to cook in school.

“I think there’s a lost generation when it comes to cooking,“ says Cathie. “We want to teach the children with that element of fun. I’m not talking about making cupcakes and topping pizzas. We save that for our birthday parties! The Cookacademy is about teaching children practically about food and nutrition. We want them to come out of school with a Shepherd’s Pie they can eat with their family that night.”

Cathie and Sarah say the response from headteachers has been positive. With a little over a year to go before the changes to the National Curriculum, there’s bound to be more interest in the classes Stir Krazy can offer. As well as providing practical cooking skills and nutritional education, the Cookacademy programme is a great compliment to the existing curriculum.

It asks children to draw on reading skills, as well as the skills they’ve learnt in science and maths. This compliments the classroom and enhances the school experience, according to Cathie. ”We are putting the focus on a lifeskill. Families are struggling at the moment and everyone is looking for a way to get 2 or 3 meals out of a dish. I’d like to think we are trying to save that lost generation of chefs, showing them how to make something that can feed their family for several days, showing them that eating processed food is not the cheaper option. Hopefully if we educate these children, they will take that message home.”

The aim of Cookacademy is to help our children make healthier choices by learning to cook and inspiring the family chefs of the future. “We want to find the next Jamie Oliver, the next NIgella.” says Cathie. “We’re looking to stir up some passion in our children.”

To find out more about getting Cookacademy in YOUR school, contact Cathie on 07725 083 959 or email: info@stirkrazykids.co.uk • www.stirkrazykids.co.uk

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We’re supporting JOSEPH’S JOURNEY There are some stories that stop you in your tracks and make you count your blessings. The story of Leeds schoolboy Joseph Lillywhite is one such story. Families Leeds is supporting his campaign and we’d like you all to join us. This is his story, in the words of his mum Helen.

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“Joseph is a typical 5 year old boy – full of energy and mischief – or he was until the beginning of this year. He was diagnosed with high risk stage 4 Neuroblastoma on 23rd January and was given a 40% chance of survival. The news completely floored me, his Dad Mark and his little sister Grace. Joseph had been a well child all his short life and he only fell ill just after Christmas. It was then doctors found a large tumour wrapped around his adrenial gland and kidney. They also found cancer in his bone marrow and in some of his bones.

Joseph is a fighter. He copes with everything the doctors throw at him. He knows he has cancer but he doesn’t understand what that really means which we are thankful for.

We drip feed what he needs to know so we can prepare him for the procedures he faces but we do it gradually.

He’s having his treatment at Leeds General Infirmary with a fantastic team. It’s a long road. He’s had initial chemotherapy to shrink his tumour and clear his bone marrow. He’s had major surgery to remove the primary tumour which took 8 hours and he’s recovered well from that. Now Joseph’s undergoing high dose chemotherapy which involves him being pumped with drugs in an isolation unit as his white blood cells will be killed along with his bone marrow. This will make him very unwell and at risk of infection. It’s a scary part of the treatment as once his bone marrow has been killed off, doctors will introduce his frozen stem cells to grow new bone marrow.

These next few weeks are very hard for our whole family. Mark and I take it in turns to stay at the hospital while balancing very little time with one year old Grace. Mark is also working full time as we still have bills to be paid. We hope to bring Joseph home at the end of July if all the treatments go well so we can celebrate his and Grace’s birthday in August.

I can’t explain the desperation of trying to help your child, knowing there is very little we can do. The support we’ve had so far has meant the world to us. People have been so generous with their time and their money. The money we are raising with the charity NCCA is to help Joseph should he relapse at the end of his treatment.

Unfortunately more often than not, children with high risk Neuroblastoma do relapse because it’s such an aggressive cancer. In the UK there is no relapse treatment so the fight can quickly be lost. In Germany and America there are treatments but they cost a lot of money. The money we raise will help support treatment abroad for Joseph and children like him should he relapse.

It’s hard to explain the constant agony and grief you feel while watching your son be in pain and not be able to stop the hurt. Every night I cry myself to sleep thinking about Joseph’s future. I watch people’s lives move on – days out, birthdays, holidays – and I wish I could take all this pain away from him and let him have that normality.

I’d like to ask the readers of Families Leeds to please help Joseph in any way they can.

You can donate money, you can fundraise for us or you can simply ‘like’ our Facebook page “Joseph Lillywhite’s Journey�. We NEED your help in so many ways so we can reach our fundraising target.�

You can donate by visiting: www.justgiving.com/josephlillywhite. Find out more about Joseph's story at www.josephlillywhite.co.uk. For more about the Children’s Cancer Alliance visit www.childrenscancer.org.uk.

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Head to one of the fundraising events across Leeds this Summer to help support Joseph’s Journey.

21st July: 5 A SIDE TOURNAMENT

3rd August: FAMILY FUN DAY 10am–4pm Monkey Maze, Garforth

Registration at 10am with an 11am kick off 13th July: FAMILY FUN DAY 10.30am–2.30pm The Parochial Church Hall, Memorial Drive, Meanwood, LS6 4LF Bouncy castle, face painting, home produce, Body Shop, hand made cards and crafts, toys, cakes, BBQ, car washing, police activities, raffle, penalty shoot out, tombola plus lots more and activities for the kids.

Come, play and support Joseph’s campaign. £50 per team to enter with a minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 players.

Teams must be registered before the tournament. Minimum age is 16 years.

There will also be stalls, activities and a bouncy castle to entertain the whole family.

Contact Chris Knight on 07824 668 865 or chrisknight072@aol.com for more details.

Beat the boredom this Summer and come along to a FREE family fun day. There will be a bouncy castle, face painting, BBQ and lots more to entertain the whole family!

To organise your own event, or find out more about the events above, email Sarah Naylor at hello@josephlillywhite.co.uk

Breeze on Tour (12 – 5pm) Wed 31st July & Thurs* 1st Aug Temple Newsam Wed 7th & Thurs* 8th August Roundhay Park Wed 14th & Thurs* 15th August Kirkstall Abbey

Breeze@ Free summer fun for under 19’s Art, inflatables, sport, dance, bands, Breeze has Talent semi-finals and much more.

Sat 13th July (11am – 2pm) Epic Scope Fun Day (at John Charles Stadium) Sat 20th & Sun 21st July (12pm – 5pm) The Irish Festival Sat 20th July (11.30am - 3.30pm) Lark in the Park Tues 30th July (1pm – 5pm) Springhead Park

Bring your Breezecard for fast track entry and free prize draw to win an iPad Mini!

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AMAZING HOLI L DAY FUN

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How safe is your HOLIDAY CAMP? Schools nearly out and the holidays are nearly here so it’s time to check out the great camps and workshops on offer to keep your little one busy.

But does your camp provide a safe and caring environment? Suzanne Kaye Vaughan from Fantasy Kids Camps has put together an essential camp check list for parents helping you make sure your camp is everything that you wish for…

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An engaged child is a happy child. Find a camp that your child is excited to go to but make sure the content is appropriate.

Children’s needs and welfare should be promoted through appropriate activities and play, which develop children’s emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities. Make sure there’s a varied timetable. All Fantasy Kids Clubs are designed to keep our little ones busy every second of the day and the timetable allows children to participate at a level that they feel comfortable with.

Children have a range of interests and complete tasks at different speeds so look for a flexible daily structure and high staff ratios so that your child’s needs are catered for.

Staff ratios range depending on the age of the children attending.

Based on OFSTED guidelines the majority of childcare settings should adhere to the following recommended adult to child ratios.

IIARE THE STAFF QUALIFIED TO LOOKII IIAFTER MY CHILD?II It is the responsibility of those hosting, planning or providing your camp to ensure that those running the activity are suitable to do so. Ask: n Are all staff fully CRB checked? n Do they have appropriate insurance for all activities? n Do they have a safeguarding children policy? n Do they have emergency and medical procedures in place? n Do they have appropriate qualifications for the activities being delivered? n Is there at least one First Aider present at all times?

It is also important that your camp has a Health & Safety Procedure in place along with up to date risk assesments. At Fantasy Kids Clubs we encourage our parents to ask us about our safety procedures as every child’s safety is our number one priority.

IIIS THE CAMP REGISTERED WITH OFSTED?II Holiday care providers are not all required to be fully registered with OFSTED. However, like Fantasy Kids Clubs, holiday care providers can be on the Voluntary OFSTED Register and so follow the guidelines making sure they provide a safe environment for your little one.

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IICAMP CHECKLISTII 1. Be prepared… Make sure your little one has appropriate clothing and footwear for all camp activities. Provide them with a coat for outdoors should the weather change and make sure they have an energy filled packed lunch.

2. Make collection arrangements… If you are not collecting your little one at the end of the day make sure you notify a member of staff. Fantasy Kids Clubs have a strict collection arrangement procedure in place and will not let little ones leave the premises without their parent/guardian unless they have been previously notified.

3. Provide your contact details… In case of an emergency it is important that your camp organisers know exactly where and how to contact you. It is also advisable to provide the contact details of another family member or friend. Make sure your camp has all of this information when you book but it is always best to check with your chosen camp staff before you leave the premises.

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0 7 9 2 1 2 2 2 7 1 0 • w w w. f l e x d a n c e i n c . c o m IIFinding the perfect camp for your children this Summer is easy. Whether you wantII IIto rub shoulders with a sporting star or learn a new skill, there is a camp or workII IIshop to suit. When you book, make sure to tell them you saw it in Families Leeds!II ||BE ACTIVE‌.|| ACTIVE SPORTING CLUB FROM 15TH JULY – 23RD AUGUST www.activesportingclub.co.uk A multi sport camp run by a great group of young people under the expert eye of James Ponton at The Grammar School at Leeds. There’s a fun approach to getting the 5 – 14 year olds involved in a host of activities from athletics to rugby, rounders to swimming. The camps use all the fantastic facilities the North Leeds school has to offer and put the emphasis on having fun and making friends. Running for 6 weeks from 15th July and there’s a discounted rate for a full week booking. Individual days are £20. Early drop off and late pick up options available for working parents.

07775 850 986 LEEDS MET ATHLETICS CAMP FROM 19TH JULY – 19TH AUGUST www.leedsmet.ac.uk Run by UK Athletics coaches, this half day camp is a great balance of athletics, skills and games. Based at Leeds Metropolitan University, it uses some of the best University track and sports facilities in the country.

Children will get to work on sprinting, hurdles, endurance as well as a host of throwing events. Daily registration is at 9.45 with a 10am start and the camp day finished at 1pm. ÂŁ14 a day or ÂŁ60 for a full week.

07780 493 007 HOCKEY MASTERCLASS 28TH – 30TH AUGUST www.activatesport.co.uk 3 day camp for children from 7 – 16 years old devised by Team GB defender Crista Cullen at Ashville College. Players will be divided up into 3 age groups and begin work on core skills, technique all mixed with lots of fun. At least 1 Team GB or England International player will visit during the 3 day camp.

Day begins at 9.30am – 4.30pm with extended hours for working parents available. Sibling discount also available if you book the full 3 days.

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Sports Camps for 5–14 year olds swimming • football • athletics • rugby • golf • cricket netball • baseball • rounders • basketball • and more

SUMMER CAMPS 15TH JULY–23RD AUGUST! The Grammar School at Leeds • OFSTED registered

www.activesportingclub.co.uk • 0777 5850 986

INTENSE HOCKEY CAMP 22nd – 26TH JULY & 19TH – 23RD AUGUST www.intensehockey.co.uk Super hockey camp at Adel for under 10/11 players. Intense Hockey uses the week long camp to help keen players work on their skills through games and lots of fun.

07802 235 805 YORKSHIRE JETS NETBALL CAMP 29TH JULY – 1ST AUGUST & 19TH – 22ND AUGUST www.yorkshirejets.net Yorkshire’s Superleague netball team run 2 camps, each over 4 days, to pass on their skills to children from 8 – 14 years old. These well run, fun camps are based at The Grammar School at Leeds and run by Jets staff and players. Camps run from 10am – 3pm daily. 4 day camp is £75 or individual days are available.

WETHERBY TENNIS CAMP 29TH JULY – 30TH AUGUST www.ac-tenniscoaching.co.uk Angela Crossley runs camps at both Wetherby Castlegarth and Boston Spa Tennis Clubs throughout the holidays. There’s hour long morning sessions for 4 – 6 year olds and day long camps for children from 7 years old. Great coaching and lots of fun.

07793 718 701 LEEDS MET RACKET SPORTS TENNIS CAMP 29TH JULY – 30TH AUGUST www.leedsmet.ac.uk A range of camps led by performance coaches providing high quality teachers. Mini Red Tennis Camp is for children from 4 – 7 years old and runs from 9 – 10am. There’s a full day tennis camp for children from 8 years old. There’s also a full day Racket Camp for children from 8 years old wanting to try squash, tennis, table tennis and badminton. £20 a day or £90 for a full week.

0113 812 3737 LEEDS GYMNASTICS CAMP 29TH JULY – 30TH AUGUST www.leedsgymnastics.com Fantastic half day camps for children from 5 years old at this fabulous city facility in Seacroft. Under the eye of expert coaches, they’ll get to go on the beam, pommel, vault, parallel and high bars and take to the floor. Morning sessions run from 10am – 1pm and the afternoon from 1.30 – 4.30pm. £15 a session and £60 for a week.

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ANDREW FLINTOFF CRICKET ACADEMY 12TH – 16TH AUGUST www.andrewflintoffcricketacademy.co.uk Cricket camp for children from 5 years old at Ashville College in Harrogate.

Whether you’re a beginner or a county standard player, this camp promises to challenge you. Children are divided up into under 7s and over 7s before working on batting, bowling, game awareness and match play. You’ll also receive a visit during the week from an International Cricketer! Camp begins at 9.30am until 4.30pm but there’s extended hours for working parents.

0115 973 1676 ULTIMATE FOOTBALL COACHING ACADEMY 29TH JULY – 2ND AUGUST, 12TH – 16TH AUGUST & 28TH – 30TH AUGUST www.ufca.eu It’s the first summer for this recently formed academy and these camps come highly recommended by Families’ readers. Formed by Manchester City Development Coach Steve Hart, the camps are affordable and deliver high quality coaching in a professional environment at Trinity University in Horsforth. The ethos is dream big and play hard. The days run from 9am – 3.30pm and are £12 a day, or £50 for a week.

DANNY MCGUIRE RUGBY SKILLS CAMP 31ST JULY & 1ST AUGUST at North Leeds Leopards 14TH & 15TH AUGUST at Guiseley Rangers www.leedsrugbyfoundation.org A 2 day rugby skills camp for children from 6 – 14 years old. Danny McGuire will be on hand to share his skills. Days run from 9am – 3pm.

0113 239 9197 LEEDS RHINOS ACTIVITY CAMP 22ND JULY – 26TH JULY at Wetherby High School 19TH – 23RD AUGUST at Priesthorpe High School www.leedsrugbyfoundation.org The Rhino’s Community Development team run a multi sport camp offering coaching in rugby, football, hockey and a host of other sports.

There’s the promise of an appearance from a Leeds Rhino’s player during the camp.

0113 239 9197 SNOCAMPS 29th July – 30th August www.snozoneuk.com/summer Head to the coolest camps in town this summer at SnoZone Castleford.

Learn to ski or snowboard, or improve your skills at the real indoor ski slope at the SnoCamps. After fun on the slopes, there’s the chance to have some fun off the slopes and join in with the other great activities at Xscape. Children aged between 7 and 15 are welcome. If you don’t fancy learning to ski, there’s also a Summer Fun Zone. This is an activity camp for children from 5 years old offering mini tennis, parachute games, dance classes as well as arts and crafts. You’ll also get the chance to head to the slopes for some sledging action. Camps begin at 8.30am and run until 5pm. Full and half day camps available

DON’T FORGET‌ Check with your local council run Sports Centre to find out what events are going on in your area. Visit www.leeds.gov.uk to find your nearest centre.

||BE CREATIVE‌|| FLEXDANCE WORKSHOPS 19TH – 23RD AUGUST WITH ONE DAY CAMPS ON 1ST, 6TH, 14TH & 29TH AUGUST www.flexdanceinc.co.uk Steph and Sam are running a series of one day camps throughout August at Colton Primary School. There’s Street Dance (1st & 29th August), a Disney Dance Day (6th August) and a Circus Workshop (14th August). The 5 day camp has a Jungle Book theme and runs from 19th August. These are high quality, well run camps that are recommended by readers time and again. The one day workshops are £15 with discounts for multiple day bookings. There’s also sibling discounts.

07921 222 710 STAGECOACH 29th JULY – 2ND AUGUST in Morley 19TH – 23rd AUGUST in Allerton Bywater www.stagecoach.co.uk If the spotlight beckons Stagecoach workshops are the perfect place to tread the boards over the Summer. Ken Davison and his team in Morley are at Bruntcliffe School rehearsing for a production of Beauty and the Beast. The under 7s will tackle Snow White and the Seven(ish) Dwarves.

Over in Allerton Bywater, Lisa Druett will be asking her performers for ‘more’ when they put on a production of Oliver! The Stagecoach day begins at 10am and the week culminates in a performance for friends and family on the Friday night. These are always popular and recommended by our readers so spaces are limited. Early booking is recommended.

01757 248 884 (Horsforth) / 0113 210 3505 (Allerton Bywater) FANTASY KIDS CAMPS 5TH – 9TH AUGUST in Leeds 12TH – 16TH AUGUST in Harrogate www.fantasykidsclubs.co.uk Train as a fairy or a hero at Make a Wish’s super Fantasy Kids Camps.

These 5 day workshops will take your children on a journey to a far away land all without leaving Yorkshire! Trainee fairies will be under the guidance of Fairy Enchantica and friends while would be heros will be on their way to Planet Hero. There’s a great mix of drama, adventure led story telling, creative play, craft and sport in the camp day which runs from 9am – 3pm.

There’s a graduation ceremony on the final afternoon so all the newly crowned fairies and heros leave knowing they’ve achieved. Always recommended by Families Leeds’ readers.

0113 322 7988 STIR KRAZY COOKERY CAMPS WEDNESDAY 31ST, 14TH, 28TH AUGUST. THURSDAY 29TH AUGUST. 3 DAY CAMP 7TH – 9TH AUGUST. www.stirkrazykids.co.uk Come along and cook up a storm at these superb camps run by Cooking Cathie at Gateways School in Harewood. During the day long sessions your little chef will learn how to follow a recipe and create a feast. This year Stir Krazy is running a 3 day camp which will give your child the chance design a menu, create the food and then work with fellow campers to run their own Tea Room for visiting friends and family on the final day. From fondant fancies to scrumptious scones, this is the tastiest camp in town! Camp days run from 9am – 3.30pm.

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LABEL YOUR CAMP CLOTHES WITH SNAPPY TAGS If your child is off to a camp this summer, labelling their clothing is a must. However it’s a time consuming chore that most busy mums do anything to avoid.

We may have found a time saving solution in the form of Snappy Tag – the one click way to label your clothing 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. Makers, Say It Personally just laser etch the name you need onto the Snappy Tags. Using Permanent EtchRM laser processes they guarantee that the name won’t fade or wash off.

So you always know who the garment belongs to.

Families decided to put Snappy Tag to the test. Who better to ask than 11 year old Isaac from Yorkshire who needs to label his clothes for scout camp in 2 weeks’ time.

ISAAC’S VERDICT: I found out that Snappy Tags is a simple yet effective way of labelling clothes. In your Snappy Tags package you will receive a Snappy Tags applicator, your chosen tags and the tag backs.

All you have to do is pop the tag into the applicator, put in the strip of backs, pick up your garment and snap it onto the label. It only takes about 30 seconds once you know what you’re doing. The good thing is that when you snap the tag and the tag back together, it doesn’t puncture a hole in the garment, so it doesn’t look all tatty. You can also reuse the snappy tags so when they are removed with special tool, you can use the same one on another piece of clothing – you only need to buy more backs.

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✪ Try story tapes on a long car journey.

As a family, we are all totally addicted to the ‘How to Train your Dragon’ series. The ‘Michelin I-Spy’ activity books are great fun, as are the free I made up some sheets downloads from bit.ly/11hwGXH and they kept my boys myself for a journey through France amused for hours. to do on a Plane’ will keep ✪ For flights, Usborne’s ’50 Things Trumps range is great for them occupied (£5.99) while the Top willing to join in. older children, especially if you’re ed about screen time – if you ✪ Flying is the one time I am relax Make sure you have some have electrical gadgets, use them. so as not to ‘share’ your child friendly headphones to hand re plane. child’s love of Peppa Pig with the enti house) are great our in wn kno are ✪ Sucky sweets (as they r ears on take off. Give for little ones who struggle with thei e their ears pop. babies a bottle (or breastfeed) to mak t even if you’re flying from a ✪ Pack an extra layer for the fligh Planes can be chilly and warm UK to a tropical destination. cosy. children won’t relax if they’re not don’t panic. Most of the t, fligh the on g ✪ If your child is cryin parents or grandparents passengers on board will be either r priority is settling your and will have sympathy for you. You child has a favourite child in the best way you can. If your it’s in your hand luggage. teddy or comfort blanket, make sure turn will calm you.

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are not effortless when WORK ON A 70:30 RATIO. Holidays e is not effortless. If you you have children, just as life at hom y together, that’s a result. awa are can enjoy 70% of the time you ness and bad moods. But if 30% will be about tantrums, tired most of the time, you relaxed, you come home knowing that for t together as a family, it’s been laughed and enjoyed the time spen a success!

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Top Travel T OYS… If you want to prevent the cry of ‘I’m bored’ or ‘Are we nearly there yet?’ why not take a look at these great boredom busting toys from Treasures of Wetherby. Owner Zhara Armstrong says they’re guaranteed to prevent whinging, at least for a while!

r PadsII IIMelissa & Doug Reusable Sticke IISuitable from 2+II II£4.99II With plenty of scenes to choose from there’s hours of fun to be had with these sticker pads. Take the stickers on and off, move them between scenes or even stick them on a sibling’s arm! and at only £4.99 these There are 3 designs to choose from sticker pads are a real bargain.

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IIBrain BitesII IISuitable for 5+II II£6.99II In all sorts of themes from Safari to Shakespeare, these quirky quizzes will help increase of difficulty, kids and adults can your brain cells! With three levels first to fill your brain with brain be on a level playing field. Be the cells and you’ll win the game!

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Welcome to the

TOUCH SCREEN

GENERATiON

Most parents will admit to handing a smart phone to their toddler for a moment’s peace in a traffic jam or supermarket queue.

At home our children have access to the internet. There’s even an iPotty with an in-built iPad stand, for entertaining impatient toddlers.

By HANNAH HUNTER

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UT DO WE REALLY KNOW what they are up to when they’re using these devices? Could your 5 year-old rack up £1,700 on in-app purchases, as Bristol boy Danny Kitchen did earlier this year?

Have you installed a secure browser so that your kids can’t access unsuitable content?

Do you know who they’re texting or emailing, or who’s contacting them?

If, like me, you grew up in the 80s, your ‘screen-time’ as a child would have been limited to after-school Blue Peter watching and maybe the odd half hour playing Donkey Kong.

Fast-forward to today, where the average UK home has five screens for a child to access, including TVs, computers, tablets and phones, as well as Wi-Fi available pretty much everywhere. You can see why parents are flummoxed by how best to teach their kids to navigate this technology, when it’s available 24–7.

The best way to make sure you know what your children are up to is to be there when they’re playing, and take an interest in what they’re looking at. This gets harder as your children get older, but there are some basic security steps you can follow which enable older kids to have relative freedom, in a safe virtual environment.

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CHECK THAT INTERNET BROWSERS ARE CHILD SAFE

The iPad doesn’t come with parental controls, so disable Safari in Restrictions and download a new safe browser (there are several available in the App Store that offer parental controls). Filter content according to a child's age or enter specific categories and URLs for personalised site blocking.

On Android devices you can have multiple users, tailoring access appropriately – in Google Play, press Menu and select Settings, then enable Content Filtering. The Ranger Pro Safe Browser app enables you to monitor and manage your children’s Internet use.

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KEEP YOUR PASSWORDS TO YOURSELF, TURN OFF IN-APP PURCHASING & LIMIT CHILDREN’S ACCESS TO APPS. If you are an iPad/iPhone/iPod user, keep your iTunes password safe. Then stop anyone else from using the App Store. Go to the Settings menu, tap on General, then Restrictions. Enable Restrictions and choose a PIN (not the same one used to unlock the device). Go to the Allowed Content section, and either turn In-App Purchases off completely or change the Require Password option to ‘Immediately’ rather than ‘15 minutes’. The PIN will ensure that only you can change these settings in the future.

In Settings you can also turn off Game Centre (which shares data with other users), and disable social media access, Bluetooth and Location Services. Remember Airplane Mode, in Settings, effectively turns Internet access off. Children can still access movies, music games and apps and it exposes them to less radiation. The World Health Organisation has raised concerns about the levels of radiation coming from mobile phones and other wireless gadgets and they recommend limiting children’s use of such devices.

The Android platform uses Sandbox Locks for younger children, which you can download to restrict access, from Toddler Lock, which makes the device show colours and shapes when tapped by chubby fingers, to apps like Flamingo Sandbox which enables you to restrict access to specific apps, lock profiles, wireless networks and system settings. App Lock is a free app that enables you to control which apps require PIN access.

With all of the security jobs done, you can let your children actually enjoy using touchscreens safely! There are so many different apps out there, from learning times tables to old fashioned platform-style games, it’s hard to work out which ones are the best. Review sites can be helpful, such as kidsbestipadapps.com, which gives you a list of apps for kids, by age.

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HERE ARE SOME OF FAMILIES’ FAVOURITE APPS: Talking Tom Cat – Toddlers (and older) can’t get enough of this silly series of talking animals, 4+.

Plants vs Zombies – Keep the zombies from invading, 9+.

Starwalk – Find names of the constellations stars, planets, satellites and galaxies by pointing your phone/tablet at the sky, 4+.

Peppa Pig apps – Another big hit for toddlers, fun games which can be played by one or more players together, 4+.

Toca – All of the Toca games are fantastic fun and beautifully designed, 4+.

Nighty Night – Award winning app where you listen to a story and say goodnight to the farm animals, 4+.

Cinderella – Interactive animation of the traditional story, from Nosy Crow, an independent children’s book and app publisher, 4+. Their other apps include stories by authors and illustrators such as Philip Ardagh and Axel Scheffler Cut the Rope/ Feed me Oil – 2 addictive strategy games from Chillingo, 4+.

Trust our children

TO TAKE RISKS‌

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was talking with friends about the ‘dangerous’ things we’d do when we played out as kids. Things like the infamous tree jumping challenge. There were three grades – ‘easy peasy’, ‘bit braver’ and ‘broken arm for sure’ – no padded floors, no regulations, no supervising parents. Back then getting a pot on your arm made you into a hero (blast my good landings and strong bones!).

At Eureka! we’re passionate advocates of learning through play, although we don’t want a trail of children heading to their nearest A & E! We believe learning about risk is an important part of a child’s development. When in adulthood, judgements about risk and safety are critical to being independent.

When Ed Balls was Children’s Minister he said,“We mustn’t wrap our children up in cotton wool, but allow them to play outside so as to better understand the opportunities and challenges in the world around them, and how to be safe.�

That strikes a chord with many parents today who might want to let their children explore but are worried about safety.

Play should have an element of risk, but that risk needs to be recognised and managed accordingly by providers, through playbased learning and by children themselves. Here at Eureka! our range of indoor and outdoor play areas are specifically designed to give children the freedom to explore, discover and to make quantified risks based on their own judgement of their strengths and abilities.

Above all, we need to accept that it is natural and healthy for children to take risks when they play, make mistakes, have everyday adventures and test themselves and their boundaries.

So, what can we do to enable and TRUST our children to take more risks? s Take them to adventure playgrounds and parks, stand back as they climb, slide, explore and discover. s Research what’s going on in your area to encourage risky play activities such as skateboarding, rock climbing, canoeing.

Play England’s interactive map has some amazing ideas: www.playengland.org.uk.

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Keeping kids active over the summer can involve giving them opportunities to enjoy an adventure – within boundaries.

Liz Smallman is Visitor Experience Director at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax. She considers how risky play can help our children to develop.

s Understand the benefits of risky play to children’s development. s Share acceptable risk boundaries with children. s Take risks yourself and get stuck in! Research shows that acting as role-models for risky play acts as a great motivator for children.

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TOP 5 VENUES FOR A

||PLAYFEST||

||SUMMER BOAT FEVER||

From 20th July – 1st September EUREKA! www.eureka.org.uk See the grounds of the National Children’s Museum come alive in July and August with the second annual Playfest. This Summer Festival invites you to explore and enjoy a myriad of activities following playful themes which change daily.

There’s Mayhem Monday to help you shake off the weekend. Travel through time on Time Travel Tuesday. Get up close with nature on Wild West Wednesday. Take to the stage on Theatrical Thursday. Explore stories new and old on Fairy Tale Friday and head to the beach on Seaside Saturday.

Your week will end out of this world on Space Shuttle Sunday.

Blast off into a world of adventure in the heart of Yorkshire and if you have a Eureka!

Annual Pass, you can return time and again over the 6 week holiday.

From 24th July – 1st September HAREWOOD HOUSE www.harewood.org Explore Harewood by boat this Summer with the relaunch of The Capability. The boat has been off the lake for 5 years and its return means there’s a new way to discover the hidden treasures that Harewood holds. It’s really the only way to see the House in all its glory and spot some of Harewood’s secret wildlife. Join in with craft activities themes around The Capability throughout the school holidays.

On dry land there’s the chance to explore the wonderful gardens. Try to find the Yorkshire Princess Rose and then make one of your own. After that head to the Bird Garden to welcome the new arrivals. Meet the new Snowy Owls, Penguin chicks and Piping Guans and then you can take part in some wildlife inspired craft in the marquee.

There’s a fondness for Harewood that keeps families returning year after year.

Whether it’s the challenge of the Adventure Playground which seems to grow with your child, or the wide open picnic areas that were made for lazy summer afternoons, this is an attraction that needs exploring every year.

Open daily from 10am – 5pm.

01422 330 069

Opens 10am daily. Bird Garden closes at 5pm and the grounds and Adventure Playground closes at 6pm.

0113 218 1000

||THE SUMMER|| ||ADVENTURE||

NEW FOR 2013

Open from 20th July – 1st September STOCKELD PARK www.stockeldpark.co.uk Explore the Enchanted Forest in the sunshine and discover the host of new coves and camps that lay behind the undergrowth. Head to the Teepee Encampment to hide amongst the tents and high slides.

After that you can take on the Tangle Tree Climb that’s at the end of the new woodland trail. If you yearn for some seaside adventure this Summer, there’s Woodsands Cove – a giant sandpit housing a couple of abandoned ships for your pint sized pirate to lay claim to.

At the edge of the forest sits Farmer Foster’s newly built Barnyard – a superb wooden playground equipped with giant wooden tractors, a train and hidden tunnels to explore. There’s also rollerskating, go-karting and the chance to explore the grounds on an electric scooter.

After all that, everyone will certainly have earned an ice cream at the new parlour in the heart of beautiful Stockeld. The perfect Summer adventure!

Open daily from 10am – 6pm. Open until 8pm on a Saturday for weekly roller disco. Season cards available.

01937 586 333

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ADVENTUROUS PLAY ||THE GREAT GARDEN|| ||ADVENTURE||

||WELLY WALK||

KIDS GO From 27th July – 1st September FREE RHS HARLOW CARR www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr Calling all explorers. You’re invited to a Summer of bug hunting, trail following and fun at this fantastic attraction in the heart of Harrogate. Each week of the Summer holiday there will be a different explorer theme for your mini beast to learn about and a whole host of activities to get involved in. As well as the Great Garden trail, there will be pottery making, the chance to take part in wild craft workshops and plenty of garden games.

The stunning gardens at Harlow Carr are filled with adventure.

There’s the Craggle Top Tree House and the Human Bird’s Nest in the heart of the flora and fauna but the grown ups will have their eye on exploring Betty’s Tea Room!

It’s a day packed with adventure, and kids go FREE this Summer.

Simply download the voucher at www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr and take it along. Then you can start exploring!

SUMMER PASS From 20th July – 2nd September AVAILABLE BOLTON ABBEY www.boltonabbey.com Pull on your wellies and prepare for adventure. Bolton Abbey is inviting you to get muddy this Summer as you explore the challenges of this fantastic attraction. Crawl through tunnels, whizz down slides and cross over the wobbly bridges that hide in the shadow of the Priory ruins.

The riverside is a playground in itself with stones to skim and stepping stones that challenge even the most daring of explorers.

There’s a Summer Pass available for £35 per family which gets you unlimited access to an adventure playground that nature created in the heart of Yorkshire.

Buy your pass through the website and prepare yourself for a summer of fun, whatever the weather. All you’ve got to buy now are your wellies!

Open daily from 9am 01756 718 009

Open daily from 9.30am – 6pm.

0845 265 8070

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COMPETITIONS

Entries close for ALL competitions on 19th July

WIN… a season pass to the SUMMER ADVENTURE Father Christmas is out of town and the festive elves are on their holidays.

So Stockeld Park has packed away the tinsel and shut up the grotto so they can create the ultimate Summer Adventure. We’ve teamed up with this fantastic Yorkshire attraction to giveaway a family season pass that guarantees you week after week of summer time fun from July to September.

You’ll get the chance to get your skates on and head on the roller rink. There’s a Yew Tree Maze and a NEW Go Karting Track. There’s even more magic in the Enchanted Woodland with a NEW Teepee Encapment and the giant sand filled Woodsands Cover and you’re invited to explore it all. You can even hire an electric scooter to speed up the woodland fun. Saturday night is roller disco night and promises to be fabulous fun for all the family. If all that fun leaves you hot and bothered, you can head to Stockeld’s new Ice Cream Parlour for a cool down while the children chill in Farmer Foster’s newly built barnyard.

To be in with a chance of winning this family passport to summer fun, simply send your name and address to editor@familiesleeds.co.uk and put the words THE SUMMER ADVENTURE in the subject line. We’ll let you know if you’re a winner via email. If you’re not lucky, sign up for your season pass at www.stockeldpark.co.uk.

The Summer Adventure opens on Saturday 20th July until Sunday 1st September.

WIN… craft kits by Alex from TREASURES TOY SHOP If we have a traditional British summer, our friends at Treasures of Wetherby have some great craft ideas to keep the kids occupied. Created by the craft company Alex, these fantastic products stretch your child’s imagination if the storm clouds do gather.

Pick a Paper Bag Puppet or Monster but our favourite are these beautiful Giant Paper Flowers.

If you want to see how the experts make up these cracking craft kits, visit Treasures on High Street, Wetherby on Saturday 13th July from 11am. You can pick up some tips and become an expert in time for the school holidays!

To be in with a chance of winning one of these Alex kits, send in your name and address to editor@familiesleeds.co.uk with the words TREASURES in the subject line. We’ll let you know if you’re a lucky winner by email. Good Luck!

WIN… a family portrait with our COVER PHOTOGRAPHER Capturing the perfect cover for Families Leeds is a tall order but award winning Yours Truly Photography of Wetherby certainly managed it for our Summer issue.

Together Jools Lambert and Anthony Robling work as a team to put their young subjects at ease and manage, time and again, to produce beautiful images to last a lifetime.

Following a recent award for her children’s portraits, Jools and her partner Anthony are looking to create more truly beautiful memories for families across Yorkshire.

“We are lucky to have a studio nestled away in the Yorkshire countryside, and yet it’s only a stones throw from Wetherby,” says Jools. “If the sun shines we head outside to explore with our families. If it rains, we’ve created a beautiful, airy studio

in the stables of Lord Hawke’s estate.

We have the best of both worlds!”

Families Leeds has teamed up with Yours Truly Photography to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a family portrait shoot and 20x16 print. It’s a prize worth £220.

“Our goal is to capture a moment in time for generations to come,” says Anthony.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply email editor@familiesleeds.co.uk with

your name, address and the reason you want to capture this moment – Summer 2013 – in your families’ life. Put the words YOURS TRULY PHOTOGRAPHY in the subject line.

To see more beautiful images from Yours Truly Photography, take a look at www.yourstrulyphotography.co.uk.

WIN… a fast track LESSON PLAN for THE FAMILY AT SNOZONE! If you’re looking for a cool challenge this Summer head to SnoZone! at Castleford and learn to ski. The fast track lesson plan can get you from absolute beginner to ‘ready to go’ skier in just 2 days. We’ve teamed up with the real indoor snow slope to bring you a fantastic family prize worth £500.

Two adults and two children will get the opportunity to learn to ski, so you’re ready to book your winter holiday with confidence. It’s perfect for the family looking to learn quickly. To be in with a chance of winning this super prize, simply send your name and address to editor@families leeds.co.uk with the words SNOZONE in the subject line.

If you’re not a winner, take a look at the fun SnoCamps being run over the school holidays for children from 7-15 years old. It’s a fun way to introduce children to the slopes, and help existing skiers improve. For more about the Summer fun at SnoZone, take a look at www.snozoneuk.com/summer

©Justin Leeming

What’s On this SUMMER...

IIWe can’t guarantee the sunshine, but we canII IIguarantee you some great days out hereII IIin Yorkshire this Summer.II From bug hunting to taking a walk in your wellies, there’s family fun galore within these next few pages. So pack up your sun cream (optimistic) and your pac a mac (realistic) and prepare for Summer 2013.

HAREWOOD HOUSE • www.harewood.org

Saturday 6th July

Saturday 20th July – Sunday 1st September

Egyptian Make Up THACKRAY MUSEUM www.thackraymuseum.org Drop in activities for families. July is Royal Touch month.

Activities at 10am and 1pm.

Welly Walks BOLTON ABBEY www.boltonabbey.com The rain won’t spoil your Summer at Bolton Abbey. Pull on your wellies and head out to explore the trees, bridges and woodland at this fantastic spot. The Welly Walk is an adventure trail with a difference and challenges kids to crawl through tunnels, whizz down slides and have fun.

Saturday 13th July Roman Coins and Amulets THACKRAY MUSEUM www.thackraymuseum.org Drop in activities for families. July is Royal Touch month.

Activities at 10am and 1pm.

Saturday 20th July – Sunday 1st September Playfest EUREKA! www.eureka.org.uk The National Children’s Museum hosts a Summer of fun with the Playfest Festival. Activities change daily but what stays the same is the newly opened All About Me Gallery.

This multi million pound addition to the museum is a fantastic way to spend a rainy day.

Monday 22nd July – Thursday 30th August Summer Magic THACKRAY MUSEUM www.thackraymuseum.org You won’t believe your eyes this Summer at the Thackray Museum. There’s a host of family activities taking place through the holidays between 1 and 4pm. Come and learn a new magic trick with the magicians.

Tuesday 23rd July

Saturday 20th July

Elves and Pixie Craft Fun ABBEY HOUSE www.leeds.gov.uk A bit of Christmas magic in Summer! Sessions at 10am and 2pm.

Greek Artefacts THACKRAY MUSEUM www.thackraymuseum.org Drop in activities for families. July is Royal Touch month.

Activities at 10am and 1pm.

Mini Dragons KIRKSTALL ABBEY www.leeds.gov.uk Messy fun with a dragon theme. Wear messy clothes.

10am start.

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Wednesday 24th July – Sunday 1st September Summer Fun HAREWOOD HOUSE www.harewood.org There’s a boat load of fun at Harewood the Summer with the relaunch of The Capability on the lake. Join in with craft activities before hopping aboard for a ride.

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Thursday 25th July Picnic with a Dragon KIRKSTALL ABBEY www.leeds.gov.uk Bring your picnic and eat with a dragon. But beware.

You may lose your sandwiches!

Thursday 25th – 27th July CBBC comes to Leeds MILLENNIUM SQUARE www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc Join CBBC in the heart of Leeds for some fun activities.

You’ll be able to watch your favourite CBBC shows on the big screen. There’s also activities on Briggate and in the city library. Runs from 12 – 7pm on Thursday and Friday, and 10am – 4pm on Saturday.

Friday 26th July

GET EXPLORING at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate

27 July – 1 September Are you ready for a challenge? Come dressed for outdoor fun and have an adventure; explore the Great Garden Trail, go wild with craft and poetry, hunt down bugs and listen to exciting garden tales. *Children 16 and under go free 27 July – 1 September 2013 when accompanied by an adult with a Kids Go Free voucher; download at rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr. Maximum of 4 children per adult.’

Sponsored by

Witan investment trust

Abbey Tour KIRKSTALL ABBEY www.leeds.gov.uk A guided tour of the Abbey ruins, suitable for families.

Plenty of fun facts. Not for very small children.

10.15am and 11.15am.

Saturday 27th July Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market KIRKSTALL ABBEY www.leeds.gov.uk Come along and buy some of the best produce in the city at this fabulous local market. Award winning producers. Begins at 12pm – 3pm.

Sunday 28th July Party in the Park TEMPLE NEWSAM www.radioaire.co.uk/partyinthepark2013 Top music stars head to Leeds. Tickets £5 with a Breeze Card.

Kirkstall Abbey Craft Market KIRKSTALL ABBEY www.leeds.gov.uk A new market mixing food and drink with jewellery, fashion, crafts and vintage goodies. 12pm – 3pm.

Saturday 27th July – Sunday 1st September The Great Garden Adventure RHS HARLOW CARR www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr Explore one of the most beautiful gardens in this part of the world with a summer of great adventures. There’s different themes each week over the Summer and kids go free!

Download the KIDS GO FREE voucher on the website.

RHS Reg Charity No: 222879/SC038262

Tuesday 6th August Eco Graffiti ARMLEY MILLS www.leeds.gov.uk Create green artwork including moss painting, chalk patterns and leaf paintings. Drop in from 1pm.

Witches and Wizards Fun ABBEY HOUSE www.leeds.gov.uk A day of spooky fun and craft. Sessions at 10am and 2pm.

Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th August Hideous Histories LEEDS CITY MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk Learn about the disgusting things people did in Egyptian times. Sessions at 10am and 2pm.

Tuesday 6th – Thursday 8th August Create an Animation ARMLEY MILLS www.leeds.gov.uk Drop in activity for children from 7+. Create a short animation. Session from 1 – 3pm.

Wednesday 7th August BOLTON ABBEY • www.boltonabbey.com

Tuesday 30th July Knights and Princesses ABBEY HOUSE www.leeds.gov.uk Bring along your little Knight or Princess for craft fun on the Victorian Streets. Sessions at 10am and 2pm.

Mini Dragons KIRKSTALL ABBEY www.leeds.gov.uk Messy fun with a dragon theme. Wear messy clothes.

10am start.

Wednesday 31st July Barry the Dragon ABBEY HOUSE www.leeds.gov.uk Meet Barry and join in his medieval inspired fun and games.

Come along in fancy dress. Sessions at 10am and 2pm.

Thursday 1st August Whodunnit!

ABBEY HOUSE www.leeds.gov.uk A murder has been commited on the Victorian Streets.

Can you solve it? Suitable for families. Sessions at 10am and 2pm.

National Playday EUREKA! www.eureka.org.uk A day dedicated to free extra outdoor activities.

Gruesome Newsam TEMPLE NEWSAM www.leeds.gov.uk Discover the grisly and ghostly secrets of Temple Newsam on a guided tour. Book on 0113 224 4360.

2pm start.

Thursday 8th August Whodunnit!

ABBEY HOUSE www.leeds.gov.uk A murder has been commited on the Victorian Streets.

Can you solve it? Suitable for families. Sessions at 10am and 2pm.

Friday 9th August – Sunday 1st September The Beach MILLENNIUM SQUARE www.breezeleeds.org Head to the seaside without leaving Leeds! Millennium Square will be transformed into a seaside resort with sand, deckchairs, traditional rides and a boardwalk. Sunshine is not guaranteed!

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Sunday 11th August Orienteering Adventure RHS HARLOW CARR www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr Explore the gardens at Harlow Carr in a whole new way.

Sign up to this introductory orienteering course and move from checkpoint to checkpoint with your electronic dibber.

Are you up for the challenge?

Tuesday 13th August Cowboys and Cowgirls ABBEY HOUSE www.leeds.gov.uk Drop in day of fun with a western theme. Come in fancy dress. Sessions at 10am and 2pm.

Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th August

Hideous Histories LEEDS CITY MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk Learn aout the digusting things the Victorians did in the past. Drop in from 10am and 2pm.

Wednesday 14th August

Bear Boogie ABBEY HOUSE www.leeds.gov.uk Meet Albert the Bear and have a boogie on the Victorian Streets. Sessions at 10am and 2pm.

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August VW Festival HAREWOOD HOUSE www.harewood.org This is one of the largest VW Festivals in the UK and attracts campers and enthusiasts from all over the country.

Perfect for a family day out. Camping packages available.

WHERE MEDICINE BECOMES MAGIC

This year we are turning history into magical mystery with a spellbinding new exhibition ‘The Magic of Medicine’. Discover an ever-changing calendar of all new family events, trails and activities.

A SUMMER OF MAGIC

This summer is a celebration of magic tricks and treatments. Learn a new magic trick each week with our very own magicians!

22 JULY - 30 AUGUST, 1PM - 4PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY Award winning museum, open daily from 10am-5pm

Learning CafĂŠ - serving hot food and tasty treats

Tickets last all year

Unique birthday party venue

On-site parking only ÂŁ1

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Beck Beckett ett Street, Street, Leeds Leeds LS9 7LN Enquiries: 0113 0113 244 244 4343 / info@thackraymuseum.org info@thackraymuseum.org

Sunday 18th August Summer 60s Picnic LOTHERTON HALL www.leeds.gov.uk Live band, bar, BBQ, family games, painting and the chance to dress up. A great family day out from 11am.

Tuesday 20th August Pirates and Mermaids ABBEY HOUSE www.leeds.gov.uk Drop in craft fun. 10am and 2pm.

Tuesday 20th & Wednesday 21st August Hideous Histories LEEDS CITY MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk Learn about the things the Romans did in the past.

Drop in at 10am and 2pm.

Reggie the Rat’s Trail ABBEY HOUSE www.leeds.gov.uk Meet Reggie and complete his trail around Abbey House.

Drop in at 10am and 2pm.

Saturday 24th August Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market KIRKSTALL ABBEY www.leeds.gov.uk Come along and buy some of the best produce in the city at this fabulous local market. Award winning producers. Begins at 12pm – 3pm.

Sunday 25th August Kirkstall Abbey Craft Market KIRKSTALL ABBEY www.leeds.gov.uk A new market mixing food and drink with jewellery, fashion, crafts and vintage goodies. 12pm – 3pm.

Monday 26th August The Big Colour KIRKSTALL ABBEY www.leeds.gov.uk Spend your bank holiday colouring in. Starts at 10am.

Tuesday 27th August Kings and Queens ABBEY HOUSE www.leeds.gov.uk A day of craft with a regal theme. Come dressed up.

Sessions at 10am and 2pm.

Wednesday 28th August Party with a Pixie ABBEY HOUSE www.leeds.gov.uk Meet a friendly pixie and prepare for fun, games and activities. Sessions at 10am and 2pm.

THE SUMMER ADVENTURE, STOCKELD PARK • www.stockeldpark.co.uk

REGULAR EVENTS WEDNESDAY School Rain or Shine Holidays LOTHERTON HALL Only www.leeds.gov.uk Trails, arts and dressing up, whatever the weather.

10am start.

1st Friday of the Month

FRIDAY

Tiny Tigers LEEDS CITY MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk Toddler group with craft activities. 10 – 11.45am.

School Craftiness olidays H LOTHERTON HALL Only www.leeds.gov.uk Drop in craft and play from 1pm – 3pm.

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SATURDAY Rory’s Saturday Club LEEDS CITY MUSEUM www.leeds.gov.uk Family arts and crafts from 11am – 12.15pm.

SUNDAY Arty Smarties ABBEY HOUSE www.leeds.gov.uk Relaxing craft activities from 2pm.

OUTDOOR THEATRE Thursday 11th July The Mikado HAREWOOD HOUSE www.harewood.org Come along to Harewood to see one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s best loved operettas. Booking essential

Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th July The Comedy of Errors RHS HARLOW CARR www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr A slapstick look at this farcical comedy perfect for all the family. Pack a picnic and head to the gardens to watch the show. Booking essential 01423 562 303

Thursday 8th August Wind in the Willows HAREWOOD HOUSE www.harewood.org See this charming tale brought to life by the side of Harewood’s lake. Join Ratty, Mole, Toad and Badger for a great Summer adventure.

Sunday 18th August Sherlock Holmes RHS HARLOW CARR www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr Spend an evening solving a mystery with Sherlock Holmes. There’s action, mystery and mayhem as Holmes and Watson team up to solve a case with the help of the audience. Booking essential.

01423 502 116

Saturday 31st August Babe the Sheep Pig HAREWOOD HOUSE www.harewood.org Farmer Hogget wins a pig at the fair and everyone knows what’s going to happen to him. Follow Babe’s adventures in this production by the lake.

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