Families Leeds July-Aug 2015

JU AUGUS LY T 2015

ISSUE 4 1

LEEDS’ FAVOURITE PARENTING MAGAZINE

L

Magical

Shuffles Entertainment Ltd

Bell Tent Hire

Beautifully dressed for Birthday Tea Parties, Sleepover Parties & Family Events

Call:

07710 626226

SCHOOL’S OUT… YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HOLIDAY FUN GET ARTY THIS SUMMER

www.shuffles.net

Organise O Organis Or rganis ga isse e your ou ow ou own T own Tea e P ea Par Party arty arty y iin n October October er At H Ho ome Home

Time F r Tea Make M ake a brew brrew w 0 3 218 0113 2 5555 55 www.st-gemma.co.uk/timefortea www.st-gemma.co.uk/tim www .st-gemma.co.uk/tim mefortea mef ortea timefortea@st-gemma.co.uk timefortea@st-gemma.c timef m ort rtea@st e @s -gemma.c em a co.uk co.uk uk # me orttea #timefortea #timef e #hospicecareweek #hospic #h #hospiceca icecar are eweek week ee

At Nursery Nu N ursery sery 5th-11 October 2015 th

Att A School S Sc ch chool hoo ho hool

Make Mak ke a diff difference fffe ffe fe errenc e ce ence

Get et your our ffree frree ee fundr fu d aising fundraising si pa p pack ck now! ow Registered R egister stered e Charity C No No.. 1015941

Photo by Mat Dale

Thanks to Anna Louise Crossley Photography for the front cover which was taken at Roundhay Park in Leeds. www.annalouisecrossley.co.uk

WIN!

Family art workshop, The Tetley

Contents…

Hello & Welcome Back As you can see, we’ve been getting arty. This picture shows me with my children at a fantastic family workshop at The Tetley.

Artist Anne-Marie Atkinson helped the boys create some edible art.

They daubed slices of bread with food colouring, then toasted and ate it. Painting, then toast. What’s not to like? Find out more about the amazing galleries, exhibitions, activities and events out there in our art feature on pages 8 and 9.

Guaranteed to get children buzzing with creativity. And talking of buzzing, Leeds is a veritable hive of activity in July and August, as our What’s On listing is testament.

Yes, there’s plenty to keep the children entertained, and hopefully there’ll be a spot of rest and relaxation for all of us busy worker bee parents along the way too!

Enjoy your summer.

8–9

ARTY PANTS Where to take kids for an artastic summer

11

A PLACE TO HELP St Gemma’s Hospice: supporting bereaved young people

12 – 13

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

A SPRIN TRAMP GFREE WORTH OLINE £7 TURN T 95 – PAGE 1 O 9

GO OUTDOORS Learning in the open air

16

LET IT RAIN, LET IT RAIN, LET IT RAIN Sarah Butters has some wet weather ideas

19

WIN! A Springfree Trampoline worth £795

20

WHAT’S ON Our comprehensive guide to things to do this July and August

CONTACT US: 07799 667 041 • editor@familiesleeds.co.uk CIRCULATION: We distribute 18,000 copies of the magazine free of charge through schools, nurseries, playgroups, clubs and classes, selected retail outlets and sports centres. Read by more than 40,000 parents. If you would like copies for your establishment please let us know.

DESIGNED BY: JUSTIN LEEMING • 07745 038 005 • www.jgl-design.co.uk PRINTED BY: CHARLESWORTH PRESS, Wakefield • www.charlesworth.com

Next to Moortown imary P Prrim School

Loving L ovin g Care C are an andd Superb S uperb Education Educatio Educ a tion o Foreign Foreign languages, languages, creative art, music, gardening gardening and exploring the the world world!!

Come and join us for the best day ever, ever verr, day after day day,, in our outstanding nursery The Old Chapel, Shadwell Lane, Leeds. LS17 6DR t: 07766 808 257 e: leedsmontnurtury@aol.co.uk

www.yorkshiremontessorinursery.co.uk www w..yorkshiremontessorinursery yorkshiremontessorinursery.co.uk .co.uk 3

News Jon Moss

Families

NEWS…

HORSFORTH DAD referees FA CUP FINAL Going to see their dad at work recently was something pretty special for four Horsforth children. Premiership football referee Jon Moss was chosen to take charge of this year’s FA Cup final between Arsenal and Aston Villa.

Jon’s wife Julie, a teacher at Featherbank Primary School in Horsforth, and four children Madelaine, 16, Joe, 14, who both attend Horsforth School and Josh, nine, and Noah, seven, who both attend Featherbank Primary School, had VIP seats. All the boys are football mad and Joe has recently started to referee.

Joe said,“I felt really proud watching my dad refereeing the FA cup final at Wembley.

It was inspiring because I want to follow in his footsteps.”

Portrait PICNICS Fancy getting some super summer portraits of your little ones? Susie Lawrence Photography is offering a special mini-session package of five images if you can get together with at least four friends. Why not plan a picnic in the park and book Susie to come along to capture the fun? Dates are available until mid-July. Susie will be offering individual mini-sessions after the summer holidays.

For more information, call 07803 605119 or email susie@susielawrence.com

Families Leeds…

Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter

Sunshine, Smiles & Books More than 3,000 books will be up for grabs at an event to support the Leeds Down Syndrome network Sunshine and Smiles this August.

You can take as many books as you can carry from the Great Charity Book Giveaway at Queens Hall on Harrogate Road on Saturday, August 15.

All the books – for children and adults - have been donated by a local online bookseller, a local auction house and many friends of the network.

There’ll be homemade cakes and refreshments available all day and admission to the event is by donation.

Sunshine and Smiles is a support network for children and young people who have Down Syndrome and their families in Leeds. It was set up by and is run by parents.

Doors open from 10am – 4pm. For more information, visit ww.sunshineandsmiles.org.uk 4

News

Getting to KNOW YOU...

A play centre has come up with the innovative idea of offering Getting to Know You sessions for children Story time starting primary schools in September. at Tiny Toes All seven of Horsforth’s primary schools will have a session at Tiny Toes play centre on Town Street this summer. Parents can book for them and their child to play, have a meal and a fantastic story time session hosted by Tiny Tales and Tunes. Some of the schools’ primary school teachers will be attending. Clare Zanetti, director of Tiny Toes, said,“As a mother of four (soon to be five!), I am aware how daunting it can be for parents as well as children when faced with school for the first time. We thought it would be nice to see a familiar face in the playground!�

For more information, visit www.tinytoesplaycentre.co.uk

“Something a little different for a birthday or just to treat your child this is the shop to have a look in.�

Gillian, Harrogate 45 Cold Bath Road Harrogate, HG2 0NL EAT • SLEEP • DRESS • PLAY

Hit the slopes this SUMMER One cool way to spend some time in the summer holidays is at ski and snowboard holiday camps at Snozone, in Castleford. Aimed at children aged seven to 15, they run from July 20 to September 4, for either beginners or more seasoned riders. Snocamps include lunch and refreshments as well as extra activities on and off the slopes – such as cinema, bowling, laserzone and cosmic golf. For more information, visit www.snozoneuk.com

Fingers & Thumbs

Autum n Fa ir

Jackrabbits Pottery on Roundhay Road has launched a new range of 3D products, which capture those little fingers and toes in exquisite detail. You can create a life-size cast of your baby’s hands or feet, which are then mounted either on a plinth or in a frame, complete with an engraved plaque. But it’s not just for babies!

For more information, visit www.jackrabbitspottery.com.

Summer Reading Challenge

St Gemma's Hospice

y Entr by n tio dona

Sat 10 Oct am pm 10 -3

Can you help smash a WORLD RECORD?

Record Breakers – that‘s the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. The event, aimed at four to 11-year-olds, encourages them to read six or more library books of their choice during the summer holidays with collectable incentives and rewards, and a certificate or medal for every child who completes it.

Children can sign up for free at their local Leeds library, and pre-schoolers can take part in the mini-challenge. ( . 0*, This year the challenge has teamed up with Guinness World Records, and will attempt to set the title for the Most Pledges Received for a Reading Campaign between July 10 and 13. A minimum of 100,000 pledges are needed. +/ Research shows that children who take part in the challenge return to school after the summer break as more fluent, confident and happy readers.

For more information on the Summer Reading Challenge, visit +#',* www.readingagency.org.uk/summerreadingchallenge

Face Painting Hog Roast Stalls & Games Held at: St Gemma’s Hospice Harrogate Road Moortown LS17 6QD For Satnavs use LS17 6JP

0113 218 5570 www.st-gemma.co.uk nicolah@st-gemma.co.uk

Registered Charity No.1015941

$( + , .',(% ,/# /(+*, . ., ,/+,*%, .#+ *,/# -( .% (##.#+ ,# , ( , &.)$*. .)/+,* .('-0# ,/,

0- /, ,*#+ ,.#$ 0/'+* .-(',/+( .

10/.-0/,.+*)0/-('+0*&.%0*'(%'.$#" ' .! . !. , .,* $+/+,# '+* #+ *,/# %0 $ . ..'+* #+ *,/# %0 $

, $ (/.% (##,#. . /0 +*.#,##+0*#.+*. 0/ # +/,. .

,% . , #+',.)0/. ,'(+ #

5

Class News

The Cat’s PYJAMAS

SMALL HANDS: fun in the kitchen

Helping SMALL HANDS A mum of two who has campaigned nationally about school meals has launched her own cookery school for children in Leeds.

Michelle Batty worked for the Children’s Food Trust, encouraging children to eat school meals and educating children and parents on healthy meals and cooking.

Now Michelle runs Small Hands Can Cook, which specialises in fun and educational cookery classes, children’s parties and school holiday sessions.

This summer, Small Hands Can Cook will be part of a holiday club at Bronte House school and a series of fun themed cooking and craft events in Otley, with plans for more in the neighbouring areas soon.

Michelle said,“Our classes use healthy ingredients and help children take ownership of what they eat and remove poor associations with food. Parents at our parties have been overwhelmed.�

For more information, find Small Hands Can Cook on Facebook and Twitter or email hello@smallhandscancook.com

Be a SPORT‌

FRENCH & SPANISH CLASSES WITH SMARTYPANTS (Juliette Howick Photography)

Sports mad youngsters can still book a place on Soccer Juniors’ Bardsey Camps this summer. The football and multi-sports camps, run by professionally qualified coaches, combine learning and fun in a memorable experience. Suitable for ages five to 11, all abilities are welcome but places are limited.

The camps run from Monday, August 24 to Wednesday, August 26 and from Wednesday, September 2 to Friday, September 4. For more information, call 07841 336 675 or visit www.soccerjuniors.co.uk

Our 3 hr classes cover the topics of; CPR / Choking / Meningitis / Burns & Scalds Poisoning / Bleeding / Minor Injuries

northleeds@bumpsandbashes.com 07899 993916 (Katie)

Come to one small group class or organise a private class in the comfort of your own home.

6

A popular drama class for young children is expanding its teaching team to offer more sessions across Leeds. Pyjama Drama, led by Sara Pyjama Drama Hall, is now offering classes in Horsforth, Stanningley, Farsley and many more places.

During the summer holidays, it is running Raindrops sessions for children aged 18 months to two-and-a-half years, and Rainbows for two-and-a-half year olds to five, at venues including Alwoodley, Chapel Allerton, Horsforth, Adel, Roundhay and Oakwood.

There are also some three-hour workshops for children aged five to seven.

Sara said,“Pyjama Drama encompasses my belief, both as a teacher and the mother of three young children, that drama helps develop vital social skills and self esteem. It gives children the belief and the confidence that they can achieve anything. With this who can fail?�

For more information, email leedsnorth@pyjamadrama.com

OH LA LA – a New Language Class for Leeds‌ Two Leeds mums with a passion for languages are offering French and Spanish classes with a difference.

Amy Balding and Kate Lucas have set up Smartypants, aimed at children aged between three and 11, enabling them to learn another language in a fun and engaging way using games, song, role play and more. “Every child should have the opportunity to learn a language during their early years, when they have the ability to absorb so much, so quickly,� said Amy. “Smartypants is built on this belief.

We want to share our passion for languages with all young people and see them learn and explore new ways to communicate and understand different ways of life.�

Smartypants classes are now running at Leeds English Language School in Headingley. For more information, visit www.smartypantskids.co.uk and to book a free taster session call 07717 811937 or email hello@smartypantskids.co.uk

Viewpoint

THE WORLD a cc ord in g to

DAD TALES FROM THE

tweenage

YEARS

Sarah Butters reminisces about the more stressful aspects of holidaying with young children. But there’s reassuring news on times ahead…

Holidaying with children is hard work. If you’ve done it, I’m not telling you anything you don’t know. The younger the child, the harder work your holiday will be. Forget kicking back and relaxing with the latest Jilly Cooper. You are about to become a part-time lifeguard and fulltime worrier. And that’s after you’ve made it through customs with a couple of kilos of suspicious looking powder – courtesy of SMA – in your luggage.

I remember travelling to Spain when Eliza, my youngest, was five months old. I thought I’d lost my baby weight (I hadn’t) and had opted for a pair of deeply unflattering white linen trousers. To maximize my size, I’d teamed it up with a white floaty shirt. Eliza was a little unsettled on take off and so I decided to feed her a bottle of milk. She fell silent, until I removed the bottle and the screaming began again.

I decided that the best course of action was to feed her for the entire two-and-a-half hour journey. By the time we reached Spanish airspace, the poor thing was about to burst. And she did. From both ends.

All over me. On the plus side, everyone kept their distance at baggage reclaim and we were ushered to the front of the car hire queue but we concluded that holidaying was never going to be the same again.

In the years that have followed I’ve worked on the theory that if 70 per cent of your holiday is enjoyable, that’s a result. The remaining 30 per cent will be a cocktail of sleepless nights, sun burn, ear infections, tummy bugs, sibling scraps and up too late tantrums. But I bring you some good news. As you approach the teenage years, I think things begin to get better. The odds begin to move in your favour.

Gone is the anxiety about whether they’ll eat Spanish pizza or be able to sleep without the 47 teddy bears they have in their room at home. We’re now eating tapas together and enjoying it. Gone is that meerkat-like dance you see many parents do at the side of the pool as you decide whether your child is going to suddenly walk into the deep end, without armbands. Now the girls are packing up and heading to the pool on their own. Gone is the post lunch 10 mile pram push to get an hour of poolside peace. Now, I’m the one who needs an early afternoon nap!

I know there are some tough times ahead – battles about boys, nights out and revision – but for now I’m enjoying holidaying with my children. So pass the factor 30 and the latest Jilly Cooper!

Our dad columnist Mike Smith finds that sometimes, with children, it’s all in a look...

To mis-quote Oscar Wilde – there is only one thing worse than your child looking at you, and that is your child not looking at you.

That was certainly true for us in the early days, when we’d have to make it clear that crimes like biting a sibling were Not Acceptable.

We’d sit the offender down and repeat ‘look at me’ over and over again until they eventually gave in. Which for some reason always seemed to take a long time. Then we’d hold eye contact while making our displeasure known.

They’d look back at us with humour, anger, sadness, defiance and utter incomprehension – every emotion you can think of.

But there’s another expression they had that can’t be easily summed up. I’ll just call it The Look. Sometimes we’d get it directly and sometimes, far more painfully, it would be thrown at us over their shoulders.

We’d see it when they had to do something that they didn’t feel ready for, but backing out wasn’t an option. Their first days at school were the worst. When we let go of their hands as they walked into their classrooms, their faces wore a mixture of sadness, bewilderment, rejection and even a trace of anger. That was The Look. Not a word was said, but the unspoken question hung heavily in the air. I walked silently out of the school gates, trying to ignore the sudden urge to blow my nose.

Of course, as the boys have grown, they’ve become more used to new experiences, and The Look rarely puts in an appearance these days. I’d almost forgotten about it until a few weeks ago.

Big Brother’s been doing cycle training at a local club for some time now, and is becoming very proficient. The triumphant expression on his face when he beat everyone else under the limbo bar is something I still treasure. But in the early days, The Look was never very far away. The first time I left him on his own, I had to sneak away while his attention was distracted to avoid getting The Look, even though I was only going to the shop round the corner.

Nowadays, I just drop him off and collect him later. His confidence has steadily built up, and he’s got an expanding circle of friends at the club. He hasn’t given me The Look for some time, but we still hug and say goodbye.

But that all changed the other week. We’d cycled down to the club as normal, chatting about this and that, while I worked on building up his awareness of traffic speeds and the rules of the road. As we rode in, his friends all called to him, and he was instantly swept away into his own world. He dumped his bag, thrust his book at the instructor and sped off to join his mates without a backward glance.

There was no trace of The Look on his face now. But I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t on mine.

7

Art

A R TA S T I C !

d googly eyes. But onII an er itt gl by re rtu to e el lik II ours can sometimes fe eath away. Here Claire IIKids’ creative endeav br ur yo ke ta n ca t ar t with usiasm and engagemen IIa good day, their enth gs arty this summer...II in th l al e or pl ex em th ore about how to let IIBottomley finds out m that, for children, they under dgets in education are T A TIME when arts bu leries, gal ng azi am age of the threat, taking full advant has never ds Lee in e we have her exhibitions and art cafes been more worthwhile. reverence ut spoiling the hushed And if you’re worried abo estions, don’t be. with loud awkward qu it to a mausoleum; we want “We don’t want it to be s say ,� art h ple to engage wit be a robust space for peo art y rar ed Leeds’ contempo Pippa Hale, who found er with Kerry Harker. eth gallery The Tetley tog y, icer at Leeds Art Galler Learning and access off ces spa al usu . “Galleries are un Amanda Philips, agrees

A

that space so and it’s about brokering fident.� feel comfortable and con e workshops, al areas and regular fre Indeed, with education to make the y are a precious resource often led by artists, the most of. go to see as for places you could So here are just a few ide the glitter... mer. Just watch out for and play with art this sum

1. The Tetley WHAT: The Tetley is a new centre for contemporary art and learning located in the stunning art deco headquarters of the former Tetley Brewery.

WHERE: Hunslet Road in central Leeds.

WHAT’S ON: There are contemporary art exhibitions, regular workshops including Tiny Tetley for the under-fives and artist-led family workshops, all free. Plus a variety of one-off events such as the Joshua Tetley Birthday Party.

It also boasts the largest green space in the city centre – A TOAST: Maxwell Costello and Alexander Brown with their edible art from Brewery Green in front of the building – and this year it’s THE FAMILY ART WORKSHOP at The Tetley (Picture: Mat Dale) the Summer of Play, with artists’ designs for a play sculpture on the green forming an exhibition called Think Play Do. There’s also a brilliant restaurant and cafe with plenty of high chairs and a kids menu with a colouring sheet designed by artists.

It has its own car park and is seven minute’s walk from both the train and bus station.

Pippa Hale, who runs the gallery with Kerry Harker, said,“From our own experiences as parents, we have tried to create a space that is genuinely family friendly.�

She added,“The Tetley is independent, not one dimensional, all profits go back into the learning programme. If you’re looking for something genuine, this is it.�

! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! !

7654321150/3.-6-6,03+60*1+3)4)0('.(0(4.*'0#"! " " )&4*-%-*0(10 $.$-4)0#0*'-"53460%130!.346() 0 '-"5 -6543) 0 +3)43-4)0#0 *'11") 0 #"! " ! ! "

• • • • •

Contact Sara Hall on 0113 834 6522 or email sara@pyjamadrama.com

4*1,6-(-1601%0-""64))0 0 -,'0(4 &43.(+34) 0 46-6,-(-)0#0 46-6,1*1**."0 4&(-*.4 -.0 6%.6(0#0 '-"50 ! 0 6%.6(0#0 '-"50 '1 -6,0 +36)0 + &)0(10'4.5)0

" # " " ! " " !

# ! !

! ! " "

7654321150/3.-6-6,0 - -(450.340 0 &&31 450(1054"- 430 -3)(0 -50.(0 13 0*1+3)4) 00 +30%+""03.6,401%0*1+3)4)0*.60$40)44601601+3024$)-(4 0 130 1340-6%13 .(-160*16(.*( 0 /4" 0 0 0 0130 0 000 .-" 0 .-" +65432115 (3.-6-6, *1 + 0

8

Art

4. Pottery Cafes: Firefly & Jackrabbits

HALL OF MIRRORS: part of Folly! at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal (Picture: Jonty Wilde)

2. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal WHAT: This summer, the follies of Studley Royal water garden have been brought to life through the vision and creativity of three artists and designers.

WHERE: Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire.

WHAT’S ON: Internationally renowned theatre designer Gary McCann, world class art director, curator and designer Simon Costin and artist, curator and academic Irene Brown have transformed the Banqueting House, the Temple of Fame, the Octagon Tower and the Temple of Piety in innovative new artworks.

On a visit to Studley Royal, you can pick up a mini guide or use a marvellously magical family map to explore the transformed follies. During the school summer holidays, there are daily art activity sessions from 11am – 4pm, where children can design their very own mystical folly art work.

3. Leeds Art Gallery

WHAT: One way to indulge the kids’ creativity this summer – and enjoy a cup of tea and a piece of cake while you’re at it – is to visit a pottery cafe.

WHERE: Firefly Pottery, Town Street, Horsforth.

Jackrabbits Pottery, Roundhay Road.

WHAT’S ON: Both are creative hubs at the heart of their communities. Relax, have fun and get creative. All ages are welcome with a great range of child friendly services.

And whatever you are doing, staff are on hand to give guidance.

Claire Booth from Jackrabbits said, “We believe it’s imperative we allow and encourage our children to flourish in creative activities. Developing not only artistic, but intra-personal skills such as creative thinking and vision, the ability to focus, building confidence and, as is so often lacking elsewhere, the enjoyment of process, as well as outcome.”

Victoria Iball from Firefly agrees. “I want people to experiment. Kids can worry that something’s got to be ‘good’ or ‘not good’,” she said. “I don’t want them to be thinking that, I want them to have fun and experience the creative process, because that’s the more important thing, throwing yourself into something.”

At both Jackrabbits and Firefly there are the tools, materials, expertise and support for infinite creative possibilities.

At Firefly, you can have a Play with Clay, as well as painting ready-fired objects and other crafts, and at Jackrabbits, you can now make castings of hands and feet – creating a unique and very personal sculpture.

WHAT: The collection of 20th century British Art at Leeds Art Gallery is recognised by the British government as a collection of national importance.

Its collection also includes 19th-century and earlier art works.

WHERE: The Headrow, Leeds City Centre.

WHAT’S ON: There’s a drop-in family activity going on every day from 10am to 4.15pm in the Artspace, a fun, relaxed space, with changing materials and ideas inspired by the gallery’s artists and artworks for all ages to enjoy.

Themed holiday projects, often with artists in residence, offer new ways of doing things. There’s also the Tiled Hall Café, and the Brew bar for that obligatory tea and treat.

Artspace at Leeds Art Gallery

Recommended by

Buy of the day

Keep tabs on their clothes

A one snap solution

0844 5611994 www.snappytags.co.uk 9

Health

Prepare before

YOU TRAVEL With the summer holidays fast approaching, it’s important to plan ahead when travelling with babies and children, and prepare for the chance they might be unwell on the journey or whilst on holiday. Our resident doctor, Georgina Hudson, has some advice... n It sounds obvious, but the climate of where you are travelling to needs to be taken into consideration and appropriate clothing taken. n Ideally adequate sun protection creams should be bought prior to travel, making sure not to use expired lotions. Insect repellent spray should be used whilst away and it’s useful to pack antiseptic creams should any bites become infected. n In warmer climates always monitor that your child is drinking enough. n If travelling further afield always check with your GP surgery if any further vaccinations are needed for your child and yourself and if any prophylactic medicines are needed prior to travel; for example if travelling to an area where malaria is a risk. n From the medicine cabinet at home, it’s advisable to take Calpol, Piriton (to treat allergies) and Diorlyte sachets (to use if your child develops diarrhoea and vomiting) along with any regular prescribed medication your child usually takes.

10

n Before travelling check your travel insurance covers the whole family. It is also useful to apply online for a EH1C card (European Health Insurance Card), which can be used for emergency treatment if necessary abroad. These can be applied for online at www.ehicuk.net for all the family. n Before travelling abroad on holiday it is useful to look up how to seek emergency services or general medical advice for the country you are travelling to, which varies from country to country. If traveling with a tour company their local representatives will have this information, or reception staff at the accommodation you are staying in. If travelling independently it would be useful to have this information beforehand, should you need medical advice whilst you are away from home. n If your child becomes unwell or injures themselves whilst on holiday it is just as important to seek medical advice. If the above steps are taken before you travel, hopefully accessing medical care when on holiday will be straightforward.

Feature

ST GEMMA’S HOSPICE‌ Helping when youngsters need it the most

Nicole and Ieesha

What happens when a child looses a parent? It’s something none of us want to think about, but when it does happen, there are people here in Leeds who provide a vital support service...

Meet Ieesha, six, and her half-sister, 23-year-old Nicole. Very sadly, their mum died in March after a long battle with breast cancer. “Sometimes I feel happy, the sun is shining and Ieesha and I are having fun and then I feel guilty and think, my mum has just passed away, I shouldn’t be like this,� says Nicole.

Grief is hard for anyone to deal with, but for young people like Nicole and Ieesha, it can be isolating, confusing and overwhelming.

That’s why St Gemma’s Hospice’s Young People’s Service, which is partly funded by Children in Need, is such a lifeline.

St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in England. It provides the best possible care and quality of life for local people with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. As well as providing care and support to patients, there’s support for the whole family.

Nicole said,“I come every Ieesha with week for counselling and Jacqui Ieesha sees someone every week in school, and has sessions during the holidays and also comes to some of the activities. They are always here, we can come when we like, anything we need they help us – whether that’s a cuddle or cheese on toast!�

The Young People’s Service offers peer support through children and young people’s days, support meetings and also through personal counselling. This kind of support can really make a difference to children’s emotional health and well-being, for instance children can be supported to feel less angry about the situation they have found themselves in.

Jacqui, one of the workers at St Gemma’s, explained how vital the service is. “It’s really encouraging to see young people mix together in an environment where they do not have to explain their sadness.

We have children who are bereaved alongside young people who may have a close relative who is terminally ill. They have an opportunity to have fun in a safe space, knowing that they will be supported if they are upset.�

We ee eklly y Loc ca al Clla asses

of orld of or wo ery w er atte at wa Aw n! n! un fu d fu and ll an kill ski e, sk ce, nc en en de ďŹ d nďŹ on on co c cla assse ses s s he held... l .

Let’s teach your baby to swim!

www.waterbabies.co.uk

For more information about ways in which you can support this work, visit www.st-gemma.co.uk or call 0113 218 5555.

11

Outdoor Learning

NATURE’S CLASSROOM...

ďƒŹ CLAP HANDS: Fun in the sunshine at Cliffe House Day Nursery

ďƒŹ GETTING GROWING: Incredible Edible Kirkstall

Muddy puddles, sandcastles, getting wet, wild and worried about worms – yes, any parent will tell you how children revel in the great outdoors.

And, of course, the outdoor environment offers more space than indoors. “That is why it is particularly important to those children who learn best through active movement,� Debby added. “For many children, playing outdoors at our early years settings may be the only opportunity they have to play safely and freely while they learn to assess risk and develop the skills to manage new situations.�

At Cliffe House Horsforth Featherbank, outdoor activities include a home made Bug Hotel, which encourages the insect community into the garden so that the children can learn about pollination and insect life, as well as a mud kitchen, a log balance trail, a water spout and play table and a gazebo for sheltered outdoor picnics, reading stories and singing.

Beyond the early years, events organised by the National Trust, such as pond dipping and geocaching, can be great. There are regular events like this, with equipment provided, at Fountains Abbey near Ripon.

And for older children and the wider family, a Leeds organisation called Incredible Edible Kirkstall is doing much to boost opportunities for outdoor learning.

But it’s not just our instincts and observations telling us that outdoor play and learning are good for youngsters.

According to Stephanie Hilborne OBE, chief executive of The Wildlife Trusts,“Children in 2015 are spending half as much time outdoors as they were a generation ago and it cannot be unrelated that one in ten children suffer from depression. Society is starting to realise the risks that this separation from our natural environment poses to our children’s health and happiness.�

So how can we maximise children’s opportunities for outdoor learning and play?

For many young children, it’s a key part of their early years education. It’s something parents look out for when choosing a nursery, and which they find very much apparent at all Cliffe House Day Nurseries, which has settings in Baildon, Burley-inWharfedale, Bramhope, Featherbank and Trinity University, both of which are in Horsforth. “Freedom and movement, and promoting a sense of well-being is extremely important to us,� explained Sarah Johnstone, the nursery manager at Cliffe House Baildon. “The children use our bikes and trikes around the track area and play in the fort, have fun sliding down the slide.�

The nurseries’ outdoor play areas are planned very carefully to fully utilise all the available space with lots of different areas of play and learning. “It gives them contact with the natural world and offers them experiences that are unique to outdoors, such as direct contact with the weather and the seasons,� explained manager of Cliffe House Horsforth Featherbank Debby Thackray. “Outdoor play also supports children’s problem-solving skills and nurtures their creativity, as well as providing rich opportunities for their developing imagination, inventiveness and resourcefulness.�

WATERING TIME: At Cliffe House Day Nursery

T: 07814 431653 @smlhandscancook Small Hands Can Cook

www.smallhandscancook.com 12

Great play for the under-8s, parties and daily activities, plus yummy food and bean to cup coffee

30 TOWN STREET, HORSFORTH Phone 0113 2588856 • www.tinytoesplaycentre.co.uk

“It gives them contact with the natural world and offers them experiences that are unique to outdoors.”

Debby Thackray, Cliffe House.

It’s a not-for-profit community organisation, which creates communal growing space and educational facilities and opportunities for all to enjoy. It is run by volunteers and founded by Kirkstall resident Paul Long.

“It was my daughter who first inspired me to do this,” Paul explained. “The younger generation is becoming so far detached from the natural environment. With increasing health problems due to poor diet and exercise, I wanted to teach her about where her food comes from, encourage outdoor play, a Pond dipping at Fountains Abbey, (Photo NTPL) sustainable active lifestyle and give her real life skills and opportunities.”

One of the great ways the group inspires residents is to run competitions like Grow The Tallest Sunflower or Largest Pumpkin, and Paint a Virgin Media Box. It also runs educational workshops including using recycled materials to create vertical planters, creative writing and runs Grow Your Own stalls at local events, to raise awareness and fund its projects.

Paul added,“Everybody eats, and this is one way of helping to bring communities closer together, improve health and wellbeing and reduce social isolation. It is truly inspiring to see people gain confidence, self esteem and a sense of pride and achievement when they grow their own and share it with their friends, especially the younger members.”

Incredible Edible is now aiming to expand its school garden initiative, to provide every child with their own square foot garden to use as an educational tool and inspire social sustainable healthy living.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/incrediblekirkstall or email incrediblekirkstall@gmail.com

These Stick-lets would be fantastic for building dens, forts, tunnels and toys outdoors.

Waterproof and re-useable, they can lash together all shapes and sizes of scavenged stick. Check them out at www.littlealligators.com, or visit the Little Alligators children’s shop on Cold Bath Road in Harrogate, where there are lots more unusual toys, clothes and accessories.

Baildon • Bramhope • Burley • Horsforth Featherbank • Horsforth Trinity

Our NEW setting – HORSFORTH FEATHERBANK – is NOW OPEN! Situated in the grounds of Horsforth Featherbank Primary School is the newest addition to the Cliffe House group of nurseries.

Light and spacious, it offers a wealth of experience in first class care and learning for children aged 0–5 years.

We are Ofsted registered and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage with four dedicated playrooms.

Large, secure outdoor play areas ensure a wide range of activities, whatever the weather.

Our staff are all fully qualified, DBS checked and all hold paediatric first aid certificates.

Our nursery cook is fully trained and caters for individual dietary requirements. We also run an adjacent breakfast, out of school and holiday club, open 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm.

Free 15 hours childcare per week available for two, three and four-year-olds. Term time and full time bookings being taken and NO REGISTRATION FEE for a limited period.

Please contact DEBBY on 0113 345 2850 who will be delighted to show you around Email: cliffehousefeatherbank@yahoo.co.uk • www.cliffehousedaynurseries.co.uk Back Featherbank Terrace, Horsforth, LS18 4SZ 13

Nurseries

One Small Step for

FROEBELIAN… It’s been educating children since 1913, and now the Froebelian School in Horsforth is starting a whole new chapter.

St Gemma’s Hospice SSun 19 Julyy 12 - 4pm

Ga Garden Party EEntry t by b Donation

Game

s

Registered Regist ered Charity No. No 1015941 101594

Pimms

Treasure Hunt

Elvis

Stalls Tombolas

BBQ

Plus I’ll be tthere at 1:30 1:30pm and 3:00pm 3:00pm!

Held at 329 Harrogat Harrogatee Road, LS1 LS177 6QD For Satnavs use LS17 6JP nicolah@st-gemma.co.uk

0113 2188 5570

www.st-gemma.co.uk www.st-gemma.co o.uk 14

T

HIS SUMMER, the Froebelian School opens its new nursery.

Based in a purposely-renovated site on New Road Side in Horsforth, it is open to all children aged from three months to five years old.

Early years expert Rachel Burton has joined the school as head of the nursery. Rachel has a BA honours degree in Education and Theology with qualified teacher status. She has worked in early years for nearly 20 years, including as an Early Years Ofsted Inspector in her last post. Rachel established her own successful nursery in Huddersfield, where she developed her passion for outdoor play and tailoring learning to each individual child’s needs.

“Our aim is to provide the highest quality, nurturing childcare for young children,” said Rachel. “The nursery has a distinct educational ethos that builds and extends all capabilities for each child, enabling them to make a flying start to their future.”

She added,“Our staff are hand-picked for their passion and experience in early years and our equipment and resources are purposely designed with advice from renowned early years specialists to enable all children to unlock their full potential.”

First Steps Nursery at Froebelian will have close links with the Froebelian School. Children attending the nursery will have preferential entry at age three to the main school, and the Froebelian goals of nurturing children to help them become rounded individuals and allowing them to fulfill their potential will be mirrored at the nursery.

“At First Steps, children can learn, play and develop to their full potential whilst having fun,” said Rachel. “We concentrate on children learning at their own pace while we monitor and evaluate learning and development to ensure they build their confidence, setting them up for life beyond nursery.”

Everything at First Steps has been designed with children at its heart. The building has been completely redeveloped with interiors and equipment designed and chosen with advice from early years specialists.

Meals are designed specifically to meet the needs of children under the age of five years, and as well as the nursery premises, children will be able to make use of the grounds of the main school, which is just a short walk away. These secure grounds Getting creative allow for supervised outdoor activities and use of facilities, including a new nature area.

The nursery offers full day, morning or afternoon sessions from 7.30am to 6pm and is open 51 weeks of the year, from Monday to Friday.

Nurseries

Welcome to

THE NURTURY When Helen Gration swapped newsrooms for nurseries, she never looked back.

T

HE former broadcaster runs two highly regarded nurseries in York, established in 2007, and now she is opening a third, the Montessori Nurtury at Moortown, on Shadwell Lane, here in Leeds.

Helen, who is married to BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration, is clearly passionate about early years education, a passion that was triggered by the birth of their twin sons, Harrison and Harvey.

“I soon realised that I was on a voyage of discovery Helen Gration as much as they were, and I wanted the very best for them,” she said. “I saw how important it was for them to copy those around them and to find a place in this world. I wanted to do justice to that quest, and the Montessori ethos does just that.”

The more than 100-year-old Montessori method of education Helen has adopted in her nurseries allows children to explore learning from their perspective in an environment filled with items that matter to them and their development.

Helen said,“We are here to inspire each and every child who comes to us, in a unique place that speaks to each individual, makes them comfortable, and cares for them truly. Here, they are busily involved enjoying the processes of learning and exploring their world, safe in the attentive and loving care of our staff. Our nurseries are a home from home, full of friends, fun and mindboggling activities!”

The new Montessori Nurtury is next door to Moortown Primary School, The Montessori way: and will be offering an out-of-school club, as well as a holiday club for August. at the Nurtury, Moortown Helen added,“We have heavily invested in our staff, in the beautiful setting indoors and outdoors, and in the finest of resources, activities and food. In a world full of busy routines and multiple choices, it is important that the care for your child speaks from the heart, and here at our new nursery, we make sure that is our priority.”

For more information visit www.yorkshiremontessorinursery.co.uk. To arrange a visit, email leedsmontnurtury@aol.co.uk

Book NOW for the New Term Wetherby, Selby & Kippax on 0113 210 3505 Horsforth & Morley on 01757 248 884 www.stagecoach.co.uk

Families Leeds…

Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter

15

Rainy Days

RAIN RAIN, don’t go away!

One thing you can count on this summer is that there will be rain. When the heavens do open, you’ll need some ideas to keep your little ones occupied and you on the right side of sanity this summer. Sarah Butters offers her favourite ways to fill a wet summer day.

IIGet BOARD!II Whether you’re a Jedi at Jenga or a master Monopoly player, there’s nothing like a giant board games tournament to pass the time.

No one in the Butters household will ever forget the day a game of Battleships descended into an actual World War. And if I’m to be honest, I’ve never quite got over being beaten by my children at Scrabble after they came up with ‘zumba’ on a triple word score. However this is a chance to encourage your family to forget the iPads and X Boxes of today and remember the fun you can have with three dimensional people.

IIFind some SNOW...II Yes, if precipitation is the order of the day, fight fire with fire, or rather rain with snow, and head to the indoor ski slope Snozone in Castleford. In summer, the slopes are quieter, the snow better quality and there are special offers on family lessons and family sledging passes. www.snozoneuk.com

IIHead INDOORS...II

National Media Museum

IIKeep learning ALIVEII Six weeks is a long time to be out of the classroom. Make a note of the days your local after school support centre is running holiday sessions. For example, Explore Learning is open daily over the school holidays and offers a range of learning opportunities for children from four years old. Keeping them occupied on a rainy day during the summer may give your child a head start once they’re back at their desk in September. www.explorelearning.co.uk

IICreate a rainy day JARII Has your child ever asked to do something that you’ve not had the time for? Maybe it’s baking a batch of biscuits, building some Lego they’ve had since their birthday or showing you a dance routine they’ve created. Whenever time is against you, get your child to Thackray Medical Museum write the idea on a piece of paper and pop it in the Rainy Day Jar. It means you can reach into it for ideas as soon as you hear the words ‘’It’s raining!”

Bardsey Soccer Camp Soccer Juniors will be running SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS For details please call: 07841 336 675 Or email: jonny@soccerjuniors.co.uk Alternatively, more details can be found on our website: www.soccerjuniors.co.uk

16

Your local museum is rain proof and packed with family activities to keep you all occupied.

There are workshops and activities on every day throughout the summer holidays at the National Media Museum in Bradford.

Suitable for the over fives, they include experimenting with light and colour, creating cameraless photographs and making shadow puppets, plus an interactive storytelling session. For more information, visit www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk.

Or, at the Thackray Medical Museum, take a trip back to 1842 and walk down the dirty streets of Victorian Leeds. Surrounded by the smells and sounds of Victorian life, you will follow the lives of the characters who live amongst the rats and bedbugs.

Enter an operating theatre in 1842 and experience first-hand the horror of Victorian surgery or explore your body and how it works in the interactive Life Zone Gallery in the nine interactive galleries.This summer children (and adults) will have the chance to practice their medical skills as a Tudor Wise Woman pops by to demonstrate Tudor medicine and home remedies. For more information, visit www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk.

Jackrabbits Pottery Paint your own pottery studio A: 633a Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4BA T: 0113 318 9315 W: www.jackrabbitspottery.com

Maths & English tuition centre For 5 to 14 year olds of all abilities t Courses mapped to the National Curriculum. t Adapts to the individual needs of your child. t Convenient for families - Open 7 days a week. t Award-winning tuition - voted Education Investor Supplementary Education Provider of the Year.

“Explore Learning members’ improvement in maths was 30% higher than that of the comparison group after controlling for gender, age, year group and special educational needs.”

Independent Efficacy Study by the Institute of Education at Reading University (2013). See www.explorelearning.co.uk/efficacy.

are s c ild her ! h C uc pted Vo acce 17

Family Law

Holiday Plans Happy holidays can take some thought when a family doesn’t live together.

Gabbie Clasper, Head of Family Law at Emsleys Solicitors, has some advice.

Summer holidays are fast approaching with thoughts of happy family times and hot sunny days. As the schools start to break up, many parents face the practical reality of juggling work, kids and the financial stretch of holiday clubs, activities and a big family trip.

For those parents who have separated, school holidays can cause high levels of anxiety with changes in routine causing added stress. The key is pre-planning and communication.

It can be difficult to think about not seeing your kids for weeks at a time, but of course for them, the holidays mean the opportunity to spend longer periods of time with one of their parents – remember it’s about them and not you.

There are things you can do to make it as easy as possible: n Plan ahead. Holiday arrangements can be difficult to sort out.

Don’t drop plans on your ex two weeks before you want to go and expect them to change their commitments, childcare arrangements, etc. If you disagree, try to reach a compromise – it’s not about either of you winning, it’s about arrangements that work well for both of you and your children. n Support your kids emotionally. Let them get excited about going away with mum, dad or grandparents. It may not be something you can afford to do with them, but try to avoid showing any feelings of resentment in front of your kids. n Communicate, communicate, communicate. For reasons of safety and courtesy and recognition that your ex loves your kids too, make sure you communicate travel arrangements and details of where you are staying to the other parent. Write it down so that it’s not misunderstood or forgotten. This will

SUMMER Wordsearch S

L

O

L

L

I

E

S

L

S

U

A

B

E

D

A

H

S

A

H

N

H

N

S

A

N

D

D

S

S

S

O

Y

D

C

A

S

P

H

R

H

W

A

S

C

T

S

E

O

E

I

L

A

E

L

A

X

R

L

W

N

I

Z

P

W

W

S

S

I

O

E

D

A

Y

S

V

Z

T

D

L

H

O

L

I

D

A

Y

A

L

F

A

G

N

I

M

M

I

W

S

E

lollies sunshine

holiday shade

sandcastle swimming

help avoid unnecessary worry if they hear of any accidents or that something has happened in a resort and they don’t know if that’s where you are staying. Also, give them the information they need to get the children ready for their journey and make sure that the other parent’s number can be found in case of emergency. n Be respectful. Your kids will miss the parent staying at home and vice versa. You don’t have to make them ring home at 5pm every day, but over the course of the holiday let them call a few times to say “I’ve got here, it’s fantastic”, or “we’ve had a great day” or “I’ll see you tomorrow”.

looking for expert legal advice? we can help.

98 %

There comes a time when everyone needs advice from an expert.

Whatever your situation, be it buying or selling a property, an employment matter, a breakdown of a relationship, a dispute, perhaps you need a will or are seeking compensation for an injury, we are here to help.

OF CLIENTS would use us again & recommend us

“A big thank you for your hard work and the exemplary way you have dealt with our case.

I would not hesitate in using Emsleys again or recommending you to family and friends.”

sold

Call us on 0113 232 1030 or visit www.emsleys.co.uk

WINNER

WINNER

COMMENDED

Family Law - Personal Injury - Wills & Probate - Conveyancing - Dispute Resolution - Employment Law - Business Law

18

wasps flowers

Spot the Difference…

COMPETITION TIME… You have the chance to win a fantastic trampoline worth £795 from Springfree trampoline.

You can also enter online by sending your answers, with the names of both child and parent/guardian, and the child’s date of birth and address to editor@familiesleeds.co.uk.

✁

Entries close July 31 2015.

COMPLETE THIS PANEL, CUT OUT AND SEND IT TO: FAMILIES LEEDS, 208 NEW ROAD SIDE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, LS18 4DT. ENTRIES MUST BE ON A VALID, COMPLETED COUPON OR BY EMAIL IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT AND MUST ARRIVE BY JULY 31 2015.

ANSWERS:

Name & Address of Parent/Guardian:

Email:

Child’s Name:

Safe, solid and spring-free, the R54 8ft Compact Round Trampoline is great for children of all ages.

With no springs, the frame out of harm’s way and no metal poles to hit, children are less likely to hurt themselves than on a conventional trampoline, while the surrounding Flexi-Net stops them from falling, so you can relax while they play and have fun.

To win, find the differences between the two images above, count them up, fill in the following coupon and return it to the address on the coupon.

Tel:

Date of Birth:

T&Cs: The prize is an R45 8ft compact round trampoline worth £795. The prize is non-transferrable, non exchangeable and there is no cash alternative. The winner will be drawn at random from the correct entries. Families Leeds Ltd reserves the right to alter or amend these rules at any time without prior notice and to suspend or cancel the competition at any time. By entering competitions, all contestants agree to be used in publicity. If the rules of the competition have been broken the prize may be withdrawn. Only one entry per household. Entry to the competition is restricted to residents of the United Kingdom including the Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands. Responsibility cannot be accepted for entries arriving after the closing date. Entries must be accompanied by contact details of a parent or guardian aged 18 or over.

Entries must be received by July 31 2015. The winners will be notified and will have one week to confirm acceptance of their prize. Every effort will be made to contact the winner, however if no acceptance has been received by the stated time the prize may be passed to another winner. Please note that due to high volumes, we are unable to respond to all entrants.

19

, What s on...

SCHOOL’S OUT! What’s on in the SUMMER HOLIDAYS? There’s plenty to do this summer, our What’s On listing is jam packed. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Whether you decide to step back in time, become a superhero or make your own camera-less photograph, have fun – and don’t forget to say you read about it in Families Leeds!

Naomi Wilkinson at Stockeld Park

Can you HANDLE it?

That will be the question if you’re picked to go up on stage with CBBC’s Live ‘n’ Deadly star Naomi Wilkinson at Stockeld Park this summer. Making an appearance on July 18, Naomi will be accompanied by reptile rangers and exotic animals.

Then there’s the Martin House 3.5km Colour Run on July 19 – a blaze of colour across the park.

To celebrate Yorkshire Day on Saturday, August 1, it’s a superhero weekend. Dress as your favourite superhero, get £1 off a day pass and join in the activities. Plus there’s all the fun of the roller rink, electric scooter trail, go kart track and much, much more.

For more information, visit www.stockeldpark.co.uk

CHILL OUT... at the Snozone Family Day on July 11.

Peppa Pig will be visiting, plus there’ll be face painting, live music, 45 minute taster ski and snowboard lessons, SnoAcademy introductory lessons and family sledging races (some age restrictions apply). There will also be free children’s mini cinema, a snow queen appearance and sand arts and crafts. Plus stilt walker and free soft play.

For more information, visit www.snozoneuk.com

Let there be LIGHT… This summer, the National Media Museum in Bradford is celebrating the International Year of Light with its special exhibition Light Fantastic: Adventures in the Science of Light. There’ll be loads of fun workshops and interactive shows.

For more information, visit www.nationalmedia museum.org.uk Liz West Chroma Exhibition (Photo: Iain Goodyear)

20

 Raise a glass to Joshua Tetley At the Joshua Tetley Birthday Party. This one day festival of creativity in honour of the brewery’s founder is a free annual event with something for visitors of all ages to get involved in.

This year its focus is on play, with projects by partner organisations, musicians and artists including the Broken Art Collective, Pyramid of Arts, AMP Awards, Josh Gibbs and Dawn Todd.

10am – late.

For more information, visit www.thetetley.org

And if you can’t make it… to the beach this summer, never fear!

This school holiday, Leeds City Museum is running crafts and activities inspired by Going to the Seaside. They include Knotted Handkerchiefs and Seaside Mischief, Seaside Games, Sand Critters, Shells and things that shine, Puppets and Seaside Shows.

For more information, visit www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries/Pages/Leeds-City-Museum

Enjoy a Family Fun Day At Temple Newsam, in aid of St Gemma’s Hospice.

This fun-packed event on August 15 includes a classic car show, children’s activities, bouncy castle, stalls and games, a fire engine and hot food and drink.

For more information, visit www.st-gemma.co.uk

, What s on...

1 JULY FOLLY! Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Seek out the follies in the water garden, they’ve been transformed! 10am – 5pm daily until November 29.

See page 9 for details.

LITTLE SCIENTISTS – WIND AND WEATHER Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Abbey-House-Museum For all curious under 5s and their carers.

10am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm.

4 JULY MINI ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG Thackray Medical Museum, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7LN 0113 244 4343 www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk Join in the mini archaeological dig and learn about Ancient Roman and Greek Medicine. 10am – 3pm.

Saturday, July 4 and 11.

MYSTERY MATINEE Leeds Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ armleymills Watch a family film in one of the smallest cinemas in the world. (Call to find out what film will be on) 2pm – 4pm.

Every Sat from today.

5 JULY POND DIPPING Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Nets, identification charts and pots are provided.

Meet at the Studley Royal entrance. Booking essential.

2pm – 3.30pm.

11 JULY FAMILY FUN DAY Snozone, Xscape, Colorado Way, Castleford, WF10 4TA 01977 668 111 www.snozoneuk.com See page 20 for details.

12 JULY EDWARDIAN GALA Lotherton Hall, Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB 0113 378 2959 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Lotherton-Hall Brass band, face painting, side shows and activities.

11am – 3pm.

18 JULY CBBC STAR NAOMI WILKINSON Stockeld Park, Harrogate Road, Wetherby, LS22 4AN 01937 586 101 www.stockeldpark.co.uk See page 20 for details.

EDWARDIAN HOLIDAYS WEEK Lotherton Hall, Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB 0113 378 2959 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Lotherton-Hall Find out more about the Edwardians’ life of leisure with traditional summer themed activities and crafts.

10.30am – 4pm. Until July 26.

GET HANDS ON – WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES National Media Museum, Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD1 1NQ 0844 856 3797 www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk See page 16 for details.

JOSHUA TETLEY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY The Tetley, Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ 0113 320 2323 • www.thetetley.org See page 20 for details.

LIGHT FANTASTIC: ADVENTURES IN THE SCIENCE OF LIGHT FAMILY OPENING WEEKEND National Media Museum, Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD1 1NQ 0844 856 3797 • www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk The season of light begins with this special Family Opening Weekend, packed with free activities.

July 18 and 19.

MAKE IT BIG IN ARTSPACE Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA 0113 247 8256 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Leeds-Art-Gallery Special family event inspired by sculptor Anthony Caro.

11am – 4pm.

SUMMER HOLIDAY CRAFTS – FANTASTICAL FOLLY FUN Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Design your very own mystical art work, inspired by Folly! 11am – 4pm daily until September 6.

19 JULY GARDEN PARTY St Gemma’s Hospice, 329 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 6QD 0113 218 5500 www.st-gemma.co.uk Games, Pimms, Elvis, stalls, treasure hunt, BBQ, tombola.

Plus, a Minion! 12 – 4pm.

MARTIN HOUSE COLOUR RUN 01937 844 569 • events@martinhouse.org.uk Stockeld Park, Harrogate Road, Wetherby, LS22 4AN 01937 586 101 • www.stockeldpark.co.uk Colourful 3.5k. To register to run call 01937 844 569 or visit events@martinhouse.org.uk. Registered runners will also receive a third off the entry price for entrance to the Summer Adventure on the day.

20 JULY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES – TUDOR APOTHECARY Thackray Medical Museum, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7LN 0113 244 4343 www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk Celebrate the weird and wonderful world of the Tudor Apothecary. Join the Tudor wise woman to make traditional Tudor medicine and home remedies. 1pm – 4pm. Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri to August 28.

21 JULY AROUND THE WORLD IN ABBEY HOUSE Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Abbey-House-Museum Each week visit a different place in a journey around the world in crafts with Phileas Fogg. London, China, Morocco, Spain, USA and France.

Every Tuesday throughout the summer holidays, 10am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm.

COLOURFUL IN ARTSPACE Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA 0113 247 8256 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Leeds-Art-Gallery Be surprised by everyday experiences by turning them into pictures in Art Space. 11am – 4pm. Until August 28.

MAKE A BED BUG Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE 0113 336 7560 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Temple-Newsam Design, make and take away your own bed bug.

10.30am – 4pm. Until July 26.

MINI DRAGONS Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3EH 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Kirkstall-Abbey A weekly under 5s session with a dragon theme for the summer holidays. 10am – 11am.

Every Tue to August 25.

U ARE YOF OR A READY

OKW SPN AC ED

?

R E M M SU NO BETTER

THERE’SE TO LEARN! TIM

• Private family ski & snowboard • Ski & snowboard Snocamps lessons only £99 all summer long!

20th July – 4th September, 8.30am-5.30pm.

• Free family entertainment From £50 p/day. Contact us on 27th July – 31st August salescas@snozoneuk.com • Sledging & playing in the snow!

Come and see Peppa Pig at our fun packed Family Event on July 11th appearing at intervals between 11am-4pm www.peppapig.co.uk ©ABD Ltd/Ent. One UK Ltd 2003.

IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS WITH SNOWSPORTS & SHARE YOUR SUCCESS. @SNOZONECAS

WWW.SNOZONEUK.COM SNOZONE CASTLEFORD

The Summer Adventure Open daily 15 July - 7 Sept

22 JULY SILLY SCIENCE AROUND THE WORLD Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Abbey-House-Museum Silly science experiments inspired by various world locations. Every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays, 10am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm.

DEN BUILDING Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Booking essential. 11am & 1pm. July 22 and 23.

MAKE A PIN HOLE CAMERA Leeds Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ armleymills Look at the photographic collection and make your own camera obscurer. 1pm – 3pm, July 22 and 23.

PICNIC WITH A DRAGON Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3EH 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Kirkstall-Abbey Go along to the abbey, take a picnic and meet the friendly dragon, Barry. Just make sure he doesn’t eat your sandwiches! 12pm – 1pm, every Wed from to August 26.

CBBC star

Naomi Wilkinson will be joining us on

Saturday 18 July

Fab family outdoor fun & indoor play.

Located between Harrogate & Leeds. LS22 4AN

21

, What s on... £100 RAISE HIP AND R SO S SPON UR ENTRY GET YO UNDED!* EF FEE R

22 JULY SEASIDE ACTIVITIES Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 8BH 0113 224 3732 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Leeds-City-Museum This summer holidays, visit the museum to enjoy crafts and activities inspired by going to the seaside.

10am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm, every Tue, Wed, Thurs and Fri.

Leeds

TINY TETLEY The Tetley, Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ 0113 320 2323 www.thetetley.org Tiny Tetley sessions offer drop-in creative fun for underfives. Take the little ones along this summer for creative messy play led by specialist artists. 10.30am – 12.30pm.

COLOUR RUN4 k

23 JULY BEATS AROUND THE WORLD Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Abbey-House-Museum Have a go and learn some different drumming rhythms from around the world. Make a musical instrument to take home. 10am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm, every other Thurs to August 20.

20TH SEPTEMBER 2015 11AM POOL RIVERSIDE PARK (in conjunction with Pool Sports and Social Club)

JALICKS The Tetley, Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ 0113 320 2323 • www.thetetley.org Play Jalicks, a brand new immersive board game inspired by fairy stories, in which participants are the playing pieces. Follow the dice’s instructions around the giant board, but beware! Progress is never straightforward.

Part of the Breeze Arts Festival. 11am – 4pm.

REGISTER AT: WWW.LEEDSCOLOURRUN.CO.UK

LEEDSCOLOURRUN@ST-GEMMA.CO.UK 0113 218 5580

24 JULY MULTI-SENSORY CRAFTS AROUND THE WORLD Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Abbey-House-Museum A selection of multi-sensory crafts open to everyone but particularly suitable for children with additional needs.

Each week a different country. Every Friday throughout the summer holidays, 10am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm.

Registered Charity No. 1015941

* Terms and Conditions apply, visit website for details.

© National Trust Images/Jonty Wilde. Registered Charity Number 205846.

25 JULY FAMILY ABBEY TOUR – A MONK’S LIFE Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Join the guide and dress up as a monk to find out what life was like for the monks of Fountains Abbey in the Middle Ages. Meet at the Porter’s Lodge. 2pm – 3pm.

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

surprises

...but not as you know it!

Something magical has happened. Follow our Folly! map on a journey full of strange surprises and mystical goings on.

Members and under 5s go free.

01765 608888 nationaltrust.org.uk/fountainsabbey

National Trust 22

27 JULY WILDLIFE WEEK Lotherton Hall, Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB 0113 378 2959 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Lotherton-Hall Take a nature trail around the gardens and grounds as well as nature inspired crafts in the house.

10am – 4pm, until August 2.

28 JULY BIG HOUSE STORY TIME - TRADITIONAL TALES Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE 0113 336 7560 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Temple-Newsam Get cosy on the magic carpet in this fun interactive story time session inspired by objects in the house, including giant beds, talking mirrors and magical lamps.

2pm – 2.30pm & 3pm – 3.30pm.

1 AUGUST FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS The Tetley, Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ 0113 320 2323 • www.thetetley.org Led by artists and picking up on themes within the exhibition programme, join in some hands-on creativity.

Open to all, although recommended for children aged five to 11. 11am – 3pm. Every Saturday.

SATARTDAY CLUB Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA 0113 247 8256 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Leeds-Art-Gallery Drop-in workshops for families to enjoy making things together, whilst finding out more about the art and artists in the collection and exhibitions. 11am – 4pm.

SUPERHERO WEEKEND AUGUST (1 AND 2) Stockeld Park, Harrogate Road, Wetherby, LS22 4AN 01937 586 101 www.stockeldpark.co.uk See page 20 for more details.

3 AUGUST BACK TO THE FIFTIES WEEK Lotherton Hall, Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB 0113 378 2959 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Lotherton-Hall Inspired by the Age of Glamour exhibition, it will be all things fifties with retro games and crafts. 10am – 4pm, Until August 9.

5 AUGUST ANIMATION WORKSHOP Leeds Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ armleymills Make your own short cartoon (Take a memory stick if you wish to save it). 1pm – 3pm. August 5, 6, 12 and 13.

BIAZA: BIG BUG BONANZA! Lotherton Hall, Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB 0113 378 2959 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Lotherton-Hall Insect craft activities. Learn about the insect eating birds in the bird garden. 1pm – 3pm.

7 AUGUST POND DIPPING Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Nets, identification charts and pots are provided.

Meet at the Studley Royal entrance. Booking essential.

2pm – 3.30pm.

8 AUGUST BUSY BEES Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Swanley Grange will be turned into a hive of activity this weekend, with fun activities to get stuck into like candle rolling and candle making and bee-keeping demonstrations from members of the Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers. 10.30am – 4pm.

August 8, 9, 15 and 16.

FAMILY ABBEY TOUR – A MONK’S LIFE Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Join the guide and dress up as a monk to find out what life was like for the monks of Fountains Abbey in the Middle Ages. Meet at the Porter’s Lodge. 2pm – 3pm.

FAMILY BIKE RIDE Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey A rare chance to cycle around the water garden at Studley Royal and the ruins of Fountains Abbey. A single circuit is approx. 2.5 miles or for little legs there’s a short cut! Enter at Studley Royal. 6pm – 8pm (last entry 7pm)

9 AUGUST FABULOUS FIFTIES FETE Lotherton Hall, Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB 0113 378 2959 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Lotherton-Hall All the fun of the fifties with live music, outdoor games and spot prizes for the best outfits. One person admitted free if they arrive in a pre 1960s vehicle.

29 JULY DRESS UP AS A VICTORIAN AND GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN Leeds Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ armleymills Lights, Camera, Action! Take home a picture of yourself in Victorian attire. 1pm – 3pm, July 29 and 30.

10 AUGUST DEN BUILDING Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Booking essential. 11am & 1pm. August 10 and 11.

LOTHERTON PETS WEEK Lotherton Hall, Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB 0113 378 2959 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Lotherton-Hall Find the Gascoigne’s pets around the house and make your own pet portrait. 10am – 4pm. Until August 16.

, What s on...

11 AUGUST BIG HOUSE STORY TIME – ALL ABOUT TIME Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE 0113 336 7560 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Temple-Newsam Join in on the magic carpet in this fun interactive story time session all about clocks and time. Listen out for the chiming clocks of Temple Newsam and make some sounds of your own. 2pm – 2.30pm & 3pm – 3.30pm.

13 AUGUST FAMILY BIKE RIDE Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Use some pedal power and enjoy a rare chance to cycle around the Water Garden at Studley Royal and the ruins of Fountains Abbey. A single circuit is approx. 2.5 miles or for little legs there’s a short cut! Enter at Studley Royal.

6pm – 8pm (last entry 7pm).

15 AUGUST FAMILY FUN DAY Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE 0113 336 7560 www.st-gemma.co.uk In aid of St Gemma’s Hospice, this fun-packed event includes a classic car show, children's activities, bouncy castle, stalls and games, a fire engine and hot food and drink. 10am – 4pm.

SCULPTURE WORKSHOP Leeds Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ armleymills Work with Memoria artist David Bridges to learn about his sculpture techniques and cast your own textured tile to take home. 10am – 1pm.

17 AUGUST HANDMADE AT LOTHERTON WEEK Lotherton Hall, Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB 0113 378 2959 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Lotherton-Hall Take inspiration from all the wonderful collections at Lotherton Hall and make various handmade crafts and gifts. 10am – 4pm. Until August 24.

18 AUGUST GEOCACHING TASTER DAY Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Learn how to use a GPS unit and travel through time on a digital treasure hunt to seek out secret stashes hidden all over the estate. Equipment is provided. Booking essential. 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

21 AUGUST PLAYGROUND Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA 0113 247 8256 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Leeds-Art-Gallery Multisensory events inspired by a different gallery artwork each month for very young people and their carers, to gain confidence in themselves as learners, explorers, discoverers and thinkers. Wear suitable clothes. 10am – 12pm.

22 AUGUST ARTIST-LED FAMILY TOUR OF MEMORIA EXHIBITION Leeds Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ armleymills Meet artist David Bridges and enjoy a family-orientated tour of his sculptural exhibition Memoria. 11am – 1pm.

DEN BUILDING FESTIVAL The Tetley, Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ 0113 320 2323 www.thetetley.org This fun event returns to The Tetley for a second year.

Prizes are awarded for the best dens, though you’ll have to go some to beat the trains, pirate ships and castles that made last year’s event so extraordinary. In the event of bad weather, you'll take the action indoors.

All materials are provided. 11am – 6pm. August 22 and 23.

POND DIPPING Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Nets, identification charts and pots are provided.

Meet at the Studley Royal entrance. Booking essential.

2pm – 3.30pm.

23 AUGUST VINTAGE BUS RUNNING DAY Leeds Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ armleymills Travel in vintage style from the city centre to Leeds Industrial Museum and Thwaite Mills Watermill on restored Leeds City Transport buses from the 1950s and 60s. If you visit one of the sites and keep the ticket you will gain free entry to the other. Only valid at Leeds Industrial Museum and Thwaite Mills Watermill.

10.30am – 5pm.

SUMMER OF PLAY FREE

24 AUGUST OLD SCIENCE WEEK Lotherton Hall, Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB 0113 378 2959 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Lotherton-Hall Looking at the traditional science in a country house with experiments, games and activities. 10am – 4pm, until August 30.

25 AUGUST BIG HOUSE STORY TIME - PEOPLE WHO HELP US Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE 0113 336 7560 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Temple-Newsam Settle down on the magic carpet in this creative storytelling session and listen to stories and songs of people who help us, inspired by Temple Newsam when it was a hospital during WW1. 2pm – 2.30pm & 3pm – 3.30pm.

MAKE A SMELLY BAG Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE 0113 336 7560 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Temple-Newsam Herbs and spices have been used for hundreds of years to help make people feel better. Choose your ingredients and make your own smelly bag to take home.

10.30am – 4pm. Until August 31.

26 AUGUST TINY TETLEY The Tetley, Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ 0113 320 2323 • www.thetetley.org Tiny Tetley sessions offer drop-in creative fun for underfives. Take the little ones along this summer for creative messy play led by specialist artists. 10.30am – 12.30pm.

29 AUGUST FAMILY ABBEY TOUR – A MONK’S LIFE Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Join the guide and dress up as a monk to find out what life was like for the monks of Fountains Abbey in the middle ages. Meet at the Porter’s Lodge. 2pm – 3pm.

LORD AND LADY POMPOUS Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY 01765 608 888 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey Look out for the outrageously entertaining stilt-walking aristocrats this bank holiday as you enjoy promenading through the 18th century water garden. 1pm – 4pm August 29, 30 and 31.

ART OUTDOORS

EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS

PICNICS & BBQS FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS www.thetetley.org / #summerofplay

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY 9 Interactive Galleries Tickets last all year

Take part in Tudor medicine 20 July – 28 August

30 AUGUST STEAM DAYS Leeds Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF 0113 263 7861 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ armleymills Go along and see the mill engine in full steam or Jack the 100 year old locomotive made in Hunslet.

1pm – 5pm. August 30 and 31.

31 AUGUST KIRKSTALL COLOURING DAY Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3EH 0113 230 5492 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Kirkstall-Abbey A day of fun and relaxing colouring and crafts to forget all about going back to school. 10am-4pm.

SEASIDE ACTIVITIES Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 8BH 0113 224 3732 www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/ Leeds-City-Museum Visit the museum to enjoy crafts and activities inspired by going to the seaside. 11am – 12pm.

L E E D S

Thackray Medical Museum, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7LN www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk

23

Free Entry ti s itie n’s n’s Activvitie en e drre i dr hilild Ch Ch Registered Charity No. 1015941

le le sstttle astl as Ca cy cy C nc un un ou Bo B arss ar Ca ic C asssic Clas ink D ink d & Dr ood Foo H t Fo Ho iine ine gin Eng re En Fiirre Fir

Fam Family amilyy F n Day Fun D y

10am 4pm LS15 0AE

Featuring eaturing our Cl Classic lassic Car Show

15th August Au ugust 2015 Temple T emple e N Newsam ewsam P Park ark

We W e will be there t here t too! oo!

e mes Gam lllss & Ga talllls Stta S

o.uk .co.uk ma.c emilyc@st-gemm emilyc@st-gemma 0113 218 5565 uk co.uk .st-gemma.c www.st-gemma.co. www IIn n partnership with City o off L Leeds ee eds MG & Classic C Car ar Club

First F irstt St Steps eps N U R S E R Y AT AT F R O E B E L I A N

Why Why First First St Steps eps at FFroebelian? roebelian? ear, Monday to FFriday riday ffrom rom 7.30am to 6pm Open 51 weeks weeks of the yyear, ational ethos that builds and ext ends all ccapabilities apabilities A distinct educ educational extends ffor or each child roebelian School with preferential preferential entry into the Close links to the FFroebelian LLower ower K indergarten class Kindergarten rom renowned early yyears ears Purpose designed interiors interiors with advice ffrom Purpose specialists

For all childcare childcare and recruitment For call: enquiries, please call:

0113 258 3047

or visit us at www.firststepsfroebelian.co.uk www.firststepsfroebelian.co.uk NURSER Y AT AT FROEBELIAN, 173 NEW ROAD SIDE, FIRST STEPS NURSERY HORSF OR TH, LEEDS, LS18 4DR HORSFORTH,