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Primary Times chats with UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 players about how they’re using the tournament to inspire children The UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 is set to take place in England in July. Due to be the biggest European women’s sport event ever, Primary Times caught up with two England Women’s stars; defender Demi Stokes and fellow defender and captian Leah Williamson to ask them about their experience with sports at school and how teachers play an important role in growing a child’s passion. “This summer’s UEFA Women’s EURO tournament is hugely exciting, not least because it’s on home soil. The last two years have been so hard for everyone and so the tournament is an opportunity for us all to enjoy ourselves, inspire one another and see fans and family,” Demi Stokes said. However, ge‫מּ‬ing to play for England at an event such as this has taken these girls a lot of hard work and determination, which all began during their time in school with the help of their teachers. “Many of us players discovered our love for football at school, so we know ﬁrst-hand what an important role teachers play when it comes to instilling a passion for the game and developing the skills we need,” Leah Williamson told us. Demi

continued, stating that, “from a very young age, I was playing football on the estate where I lived in Sunderland - I just loved it. I had a teacher at my primary School, Ian Williamson, and if it hadn’t been for him, I wouldn’t be a professional football player now. He put me through trials and in the boys’ team. He was so supportive and encouraging at every step. My advice for anybody at Primary School would be to ask your PE teacher to get together a local team and to find out what opportunities there are for you in your area. There might be youth clubs that organise games, for example. One of the most important things is to believe in yourself and enjoy it. You’d be surprised at how far you can get by trying to make your dreams come true. Things can just snowball and before you know it, you’re living your dream.” Football isn’t the only sport that can benefit children though, Leah pointed out the importance of PE in general: “It’s so important to have time for PE in school. Football doesn’t just help us in terms of our fitness, it teaches us some really vital life skills, such as how to interact with people who are older and younger than us and how to share

with others. It’s also so helpful when it comes to our mental health.” To help engage children in the tournament a range of free and exciting resources have been created to bring it to life. The UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Schools Programme has been developed and tested by teachers and encourages teamwork, creativity and a love of sport. The activities, which cover subjects including PE, English, Maths, PSHE, Science and Art & Design, can be diﬀerentiated for pupils of varied abilities or with SEND and can be used in the classroom or at home. Leah hopes these resoures will not just inspire this generation of future footballing stars, but many more to come: “We’d love as many pupils and schools as possible to enjoy the UEFA Women’s EURO this summer. The Schools Programme is packed full of resources to inspire pupils in the lead-up to the tournament and beyond. It’s so important to inspire the next generation of athletes, so I hope all schools get involved and provide a lasting legacy.”

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Liner of duty ‘Titanic Honour and Glory’ is one of the top five UK exhibitions according to one national newspaper and it has berthed at Museum of Gloucester this summer. Primary Times takes a sneak preview on board...

veryone thinks they know the story of Titanic, the “unsinkable ship”, which struck an iceberg on its maiden transatlantic voyage and sunk, orchestra still playing, with the tragic loss of over 1,500 lives. Maybe they’ve seen the 1997 James Cameron movie of the same name and think of the

Titanic: education and events

n addition to the museum’s existing education programme, the Museum of Gloucester runs a range of education sessions for teachers and primary school classes based around the exhibition, designed to offer children a deeper understanding of the ocean liner, the way it was constructed, the world in which it operated and the disaster itself. For more details on resources available to schools, visit www.museum ofgloucester.co.uk/education

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romance portrayed by Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Maybe they’re from Belfast or Southampton, shipbuilding cities associated with the ocean liner, or perhaps they even have an ancestor involved in the disaster. Whatever you know, ‘Titanic Honour and Glory’ a new exhibition at Museum of Gloucester is sure to shed fresh light on one of history’s best documented disasters. From the liner’s conception, to her premature demise 110 years ago, the exhibition brings to life the history of the legendary vessel and includes genuine artefacts from Titanic, her sister ships, owners The White Star Line, plus memorabilia from the 1997 film. Among the treasures are: a selection of china dinner plates on which the first meals were served aboard Titanic; personal belongings of Titanic’s passengers and crew, including a night dress belonging to first class passenger Margaret Welles Baron Swift; a nameplate from one of Titanic’s lifeboats; rare examples of in-memoriam tributes, made in the aftermath of the sinking, including Titanic relief fund cheques, which supported families of those lost at sea; and

examples of the sumptuous interior enjoyed by luxury passengers from her sister ships, the Olympic and Britannic. Exhibition owner Sean Szmalc first became fascinated in the Titanic at the age of five when he saw the film ‘A Night to Remember’ which, until James Cameron’s epic, was the most famous on-screen depiction of the disaster, prompting him also to collect memorabilia from the 1997 film, whose 25th anniversary, by happy coincidence, falls this year. Fans of the film will be excited to see up close some of the costumes worn by Winslet and DiCaprio in iconic moments from the film including the famous dazzling ‘Heart of the Ocean’ necklace. No wonder The Times newspaper has described the exhibition as one of its top five in the country! Gloucestershire families will also be fascinated by local connections to the legendary liner, adding a moving personal resonance to the exhibition for local residents. Activities for children and families plus a comprehensive events and education programme also accompany this exhibition.

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last few years, we felt the time was right for a children’s book festival all about the wonders of nature,” the organisers say. “Our programme celebrates everything that is amazing about children’s books, the people who create them and the amazing outdoors. Trees and animals – what’s not to love?”

ine-year-old Jack Adams from Longlevens Junior School in Gloucester has been shortlisted as a finalist in the fundraiser category in BBC Radio Gloucestershire’s inaugural Make A Difference Awards. Jack has been raising money for the World Land Trust (WLT) environmental charity since last November, with litter

over £1,550 (see Just Giving link below). Jack’s hero, TV naturalist Steve Backshall, prompted him to support WLT “because he’s really brave during his expeditions and inspires lots of people to help the environment” and that walking the Cotswold Way is “better than looking at a screen, helps me get fresh

picking in his neighbourhood and then walking all 102 miles of the Cotswold Way. He now plans to climb 10 peaks in Snowdonia in the summer when he aims to add another £1,000 to his current total of

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Gardening isn’t just a fun activity that all the family can enjoy, it can also teach children about the importance of caring for the environment and of eating healthily. Sam Phillips puts his wellies on.

ooking for something to do with the kids this summer that doesn’t cost the earth? Then why not introduce them to gardening and show how they can tend the earth instead? It’s a fun and interesting activity that encourages an appreciation

on an allotment, at your child’s school or even a window box if you don’t have much outdoor space. When it comes to gardening and school, research from the Royal Horticultural Society - or RHS, as it’s more commonly

of the environment, develops a knowledge of plants, and can provide the family with something beautiful look to at or delicious to eat. It’s an inexpensive hobby too and can be done almost anywhere, whether at home,

known - shows that “children perform better at school if they’re involved with gardening and many will develop a greater interest in healthy eating if they get to grow their own veg.” So the benefits go beyond gardening

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Globe, Sparkler, Mooli, Black Spanish and China Rose. A visit to a garden centre is also a good to place to start when it comes to finding out what you want to grow and how to grow it, sourcing seeds and seedlings, buying any equipment you need

children in producing their own food helps encourage them to eat more healthily too. Parents looking to get their children into gardening will also find lots of useful information on the RHS website, from suggestions for which varieties of vegetables and edible flowers it’s easiest and best to grow, to miniprojects that will inspire children by giving them something to work towards and care about. You can also download activity cards to get ideas for other things to do in the garden, find recommended books and guides for how to grow vegetables and other plants that include month-by-month sowing and harvesting charts as well as more detailed instructions for sowing seeds, caring for plants and picking the fruits of your labours. One vegetable that’s perfect to grow at this time of year is the radish, which offers a great introduction to cultivation because it takes as little as four weeks from planting the seeds to harvesting and eating them. Children will quickly see and

and having a great day out into the bargain. Norton Garden Centre in Twigworth, for example, stocks a wide range of plants and gardening tools, but also sells a bug box kit for children that lets them catch, observe and learn about insects and creepy-crawlies and will encourage them to get interested, not only in the flora in the garden, but also the fauna that’s out there too. Highfield Garden World in Whitminster also stocks a wide variety of plants, seeds and bulbs. A family-run independent garden centre, Highfield celebrated its centenary two years ago and has recently opened a brand new Planteria covering nearly three and a half square kilometres, housing a vast array of plants to choose from. Meanwhile, Dobbies in Cirenciester has everything the budding gardener could need from a wide range of bulbs, plants, edibles, trees and perennials, not to mention a kids’ section for a treat once the muddy learning is done.

enjoy the results of their efforts. Not only that, but radishes can be grown throughout the year, with summer, autumn and winter varieties available. The RHS, for example, recommends six varieties: French Breakfast, Scarlet

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Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger set out on a wild adventure complete with wicked weasels, motorcar madness and messing about in boats. Pantaloons present “an affectionately anarchic” version of Kenneth Grahame’s classic novel. 3pm, £20 (adult)/£15 (under-18)/£60 (family).

IPP Productions tour outdoor Gloucestershire venues in July and August Touring Shows Thu 28 Jul-Mon 29 Aug Rapunzel

Rapunzel longs to break free from her imposed lockdown and explore the world outside. IKP present this adaptation of the classic fairy tale with lots of slapstick, puppetry, lovable trolls, wicked witches and a handsome prince. Playing at: Glenfall House (28 Jul); Museum in the Park (7 Aug); Cowley Manor (24 Aug); Painswick Rococo Garden (29 Aug). Ffi: www.everymantheatre.org.uk

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Jenny Wren Productions promise “luscious language, laughs aplenty and a little touch of magic” in their outdoor production of Shakespeare’s comedy. Playing at: Conderton Manor (29-30 Jul); Cathedral of the Forest (7 Aug); Tuckwell Amphitheatre (8 Aug); Museum in the Park (13 Aug); Highnam Court (14 Aug); Scarr Bandstand (21 Aug); Court Lodge (26-27 Aug). Ffi: jennywrenproductions. co.uk

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Giffords Circus’ new spectacular inspired by Mexico and 1920s and 1930s touring theatre. The Giffords troupe is joined by Mexican performers for a show “full of skill, humour, turmoil and excitement”. Tickets from £20/£10 (child). Playing at: Frampton Court (4-8 Aug); Minchinhampton Common (11- 22 Aug); Stratton Meadows, Cirencester (8-19 Sep) Ffi: giffordscircus.com

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Tue 2 Aug The Importance of Being Earnest

Slapstick Picnic perform their version of Oscar Wilde’s hilarious farce in which the characters adopt fictitious personalities in order to avoid tiresome social duties. Delicious with or without cake. 7pm, £20 (adult)/£15 (under-18)/£60 (family).

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Fri 12 Aug Arbor the Tree

Meet Arbor: 18-feet tall and part man, part tree. Pushed out of his home, Arbor fights to preserve his future in this family show that also features lots of puppets. 2pm, £10/free (under-2).

Tue 16 Aug Elmer’s Walk

Riverside Performing Arts present an adaptation of David McKee’s popular children’s book about one of the multi-coloured elephant’s adventures. Ages 2-8. 11.30am, £10/£5 (under-12).

Sun 21 Aug The Pirates of Penzance

Expect ingenious characters, sublime lyrics and some of the best known songs in opera in the production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Pirates of Penzance’ from Opera Anywhere. 7pm, £27.50 (adult)/£15 (under-18)/£60 (family).

Fri 19 Aug-Sat 17 Sep Alfred Uhry’s play follows the relationship between rich Southern widow Daisy Werthan and Hoke, the African American she somewhat reluctantly employs as her chauffeur. Spanning 25 years, the play both illustrates life in pre-civil rights movement America and celebrates an unexpected friendship. Suitable for ages 9+. Performances at 7.30pm plus selected mats 2.30pm (check website for dates). Tickets £11.50-£39 (adult)/£11.50-£37 (child).

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Fri 22 Jul-Sat 6 Aug Great British Bake Off - The Musical

Eight amateur bakers, two presenters, two iconic judges … A brand new musical based around the hit TV show makes its world premiere in Cheltenham. 7.30pm (Sat & Thu mats 2pm), £22-£44.

Fri 12-Sat 13 Aug The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland

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The Duke’s Theatre Company production. See also Amphitheatre at Berrybank Park listing. 6pm (Sun)/7pm (Sat), £20 (adult)/£15 (under-18)/£60 (family).

Everyman Summer School: Annie Kids (8-12 years)

Wild Geese present two interactive children’s theatre shows, the first based on the story of warrior queen Boudica and the second on the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Included with standard admission.

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Spend a week of intensive rehearsals with theatre professionals as you create a performance of the well-known musical ‘Annie’. School from 10am daily, £150; performances on Fri 29 Jul at 4pm & 6pm, £5.

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Wed 17 Aug War of the Worlds

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SAT 27 AUG Paw Patrol Live: Race to the Rescue

All your favourite Paw Patrol characters star in a high-energy musical adventure showing that “no job is too big, no pup is too small”. Rescheduled from last year owing to the Covid pandemic: tickets remain valid, though other tickets are also available. Shows at 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm. From £33.60.

Cheltenham Town Hall

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Thu 28 Jul Milkshake! Live

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A new adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s magical story, devised and directed by Christopher Brookes. Fri, 2pm & 6pm, Sat, 12 noon & 4pm. £12-£22.

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Wendy flies off to Neverland in the company of the boy who never grows up - and encounters Captain Hook and his pirates. Illyria perform JM Barrie’s classic tale. 7pm, £20 (adult)/£15 (under-18)/£60 (family).

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The explosive live show based on the television series of the same name returns in a newly updated and remixed form as the Brainiacs conjure up strange and mysterious curiosities from the world of science before your very eyes, proving or disproving common beliefs about science. 2.30pm, £16.50.

5 Beeches Rd, Cirencester GL7 1BN, 01285 648255, barntheatre.org.uk

Wed 24 Aug

Thu 1 Sep

Brainiac Live! - Remixed

Barn Theatre

Sun 21 Aug

The Duke’s Theatre Company take you into the magical world of the Athenian woods on a night when nothing turns out to be what it seems and lovers, fairies and amateur theatre fans all get very confused. 7pm, £20 (adult)/£15 (under-18)/£60 (family).

Sun 14 Aug

of the handsome prince? Let’s All Dance present their version of the well-known fairytale in this charming adaptation suitable for ages 2-14. 2.30pm, £12 (adult)/£10 (child)

Milkshake Monkey returns with his favourite friends for a new show that sees the gang preparing to put on Milkshake’s very own musical. Performances 12noon & 3.30pm. Tickets £16.50/£68 (family).

The Martians are coming! The Pantaloons present a “funny yet faithful” version of HG Wells’ classic sci-fi story with puppetry, music and “interplanetary warfare on an epic scale”. 7pm, £14 (adult)/£8.50 (child).

Newark Park

Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7PZ, 01453 842644, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/newark-park

Fri 22 Jul The Reluctant Dragon

Kenneth Grahame’s tale about a boy who finds a dragon living in a cave up on the Downs - but not just any old dragon: this one writes poetry and doesn’t want a fight with St George. Quantum Theatre present this outdoor stage adaptation. 6.30pm, £15 (adult)/£10 (child).

Sat 30 Jul The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin

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Gloucestershire venture into Mr McGregor’s garden and get into all sorts of trouble. Quantum Theatre’s “enchanting” adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s tale. 6pm, £15 (adult)/£10 (child).

Fri 5 Aug Much Ado About Nothing

Will Benedick and Beatrice ever admit they like each other? The Pantaloons serve up a fast-paced physical production of Shakespeare’s witty comedy.

The Roses Theatre

Sun St, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX, 01684 295074, www. rosestheatre.org

Sat 23 Jul

Wed 31 Aug Charlie Locke

A fun theatrical adventure for young people, inspired by situations that children face as they grow through pre-adolescence. 2pm.

Scarr Bandstand

Forest of Dean GL16 8JA, scarrbandstand.co.uk

Sat 13 Aug The War of the Worlds

See also Llanthony Secunda Priory listing. 5pm, £12 (adult)/£8 (child).

The Sub Rooms

George St, Stroud GL5 1AE, 01453 796880, thesubrooms.co.uk

Card Ninja

Javier Jarquin, otherwise known as Card Ninja, is back in town. Expect deadly and risky fun as he performs his extreme card-flicking stunts. Performance at 2pm. Tickets £10-£12.

Thu 18-Sat 20 Aug High School Musical

Meet the Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes in this stage adaptation of Disney’s popular family musical packed with upbeat songs and larger than life characters. 7pm (Sat mat 2pm), £16-£18.

Tue 23-Wed 24 Aug

Tue 26 Jul Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

Meet horrible Henries, evil Elizabeth, bloody Mary and survive the Spanish Armada in this riotous tour through Tudor times by the Horrible Histories crew. Performances at 2.30pm and 6pm. Tickets £15.50-£17.50.

Tuckwell Amphitheatre

Dean Close School, Hatherley Rd, Cheltenham GL51 6EP, 01242 258002, bacontheatre.co.uk

Tue 2-Fri 12 Aug Open-Air Theatre Festival

Dinosaur Adventure Live

65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure? Lots of Jurassic dinos pitch up in this interactive experience that claims to be ‘the greatest prehistoric show on earth’. Check website for times. Tickets £17.

Ten days of outdoor theatre including: ‘Rapunzel’ (Tue 2, 2.30pm); Slapstick Picnic ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ (Wed 3); Jenny Wren ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ (Mon 8 ); DOT Productions ‘Jungle Book’ (Sun 7, 5.30pm). 7.30pm unless otherwise stated. From £9.

Family Fun in Tewkesbury See website for family film screenings

Card Ninja

Riotous fun and a sweep of high-flying card tricks can only mean one thing; Javier Jarquin, otherwise branded as Card Ninja, is back in town. Expect deadly and risky fun as he performs his extreme card-flicking stunts.

Sat 23 July 2pm

Tickets: £12 - £10 Family discount available

Dinosaur Adventure

Walk with us through the Jurassic era on an unforgettable interactive experience as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on Earth.

Tues 23 Aug 2pm & 4.30pm Wed 24 Aug 2pm & 4.30pm All tickets: £17 No concessions available

Charlie Locke & the Quest for Confidence A theatrical experience inspired by situations that children face as they grow through pre-adolescence and into the tween years.

Wed 31 Aug 2pm

Tickets: £14.50 - £12.50 Family discount available

01684 295074 • www.rosestheatre.org Sun Street, Tewkesbury, Glos. GL20 5NX

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ONGOING STAGECOACH: NEW CLASSES Ribston Hall High School, Stroud Rd, Gloucester GL1 5LE, www.stagecoach. co.uk/gloucester#classes Following the popularity of its existing classes, Stagecoach Gloucester is launching new classes across all age groups. Two-week trials available for new students. Childcare vouchers and tax-free payments accepted. UNTIL SUN 31 JUL DAISY DAY Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stratford Rd, Stroud GL5 4AF

Spy Academy Three Days of Spy Training & International Espionage! School Years 5 & 6 Discover ways to create and crack codes Use critical thinking to improve decision making Develop social skills by working together to solve clues Use the latest hi tech gadgets Solve a real time interactive multimedia crime case FREE SPY KIT INCLUDED! (WORTH £40)

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Stimulate the senses with the Wetlands Interactive Sandbox and see what landscapes you can create. Head to the Rain Garden, daily at 2pm throughout the summer holidays.

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UNTIL WED 31 AUG POND DIPPING Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge GL2 7BT, www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge Dip for creatures and learn all about the wildlife that lurks beneath the surface. Daily 2-3pm at the Pond Zone. UNTIL THU 1 SEP FLOWER AND SUNFLOWER FIELD Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL, www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk Weave your way through a colour haven of wildflowers and learn how flowers help to support and conserve wildlife. Dates TBC. Check website for details. UNTIL SUN 4 SEP COME OUT AND PLAY Hidcote, Hidcote Bartrim, nr Chipping Campden GL55 6LR, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/hidcote Join in with a range of 1920s-themed activities: play croquet, tennis or quoits and pick up a map and take a walk around the gardens and sheep fields. Free, but normal admission applies. UNTIL THU 29 SEP TITANIC HONOUR AND GLORY Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, www.museumofgloucester.co.uk This major exhibition includes artefacts from the Titanic itself as well as from its sister ships, the Olympic and Britannic plus costumes worn by Kate Winslet and

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Leonardo DiCaprio in James Cameron’s epic film about the Titanic’s disastrous encounter with an iceberg midway across the Atlantic. One of the five best exhibitions in the country, according to The Times. See feature. P4. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 11am-4pm, £4.95 (adult)/£3.95 (senior)/£2.95 (ages 18-25)/free (under-18s). UNTIL SAT 1 OCT CANOE SAFARI Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge GL2 7BT, www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/ Grab a paddle and spot wildlife from the water on a 1km Canoe Safari trail. Canoes run 11am-4pm daily (weather dependent). Canoes are £10 per boat, seat up to three people and are suitable for children aged 3+. Each canoe hired must be accompanied by at least 1 adult (+18). UNTIL SUN 9 OCT WILD SAFARI Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge GL2 7BT, www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge Explore the wider reserve on a Wild Safari. Safaris run during weekends, May-September as well as daily throughout school holidays. Wild Safaris are weather dependent and are £5 per adult and £3.50 per child and last approximately 90 minutes. UNTIL SUN 16 OCT FUN RIDES Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL, www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk Bring your horse and get exclusive access to the farm’s private estate. Follow woodland trails, gallop across grasslands and try a few jumps. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult. ‘Novice ride’ slots can also be booked for new or nervous riders. Available on selected dates - check with website for details. UNTIL SAT 31 DEC MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAMME Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, www.museumofgloucester.co.uk Sessions range from 45 minutes to a full day and include object handling and a chance to explore the museum. They are suitable

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for KS1-3 and have curriculum links. Activity sessions are available with all topics and all sessions can be offered as outreach for schools. 10am-5pm (11am-4pm Sun). FAMILY FUN SPACE TRAIL Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, www.museumofgloucester.co.uk Explore the museum with an “out of this world” family-fun ‘Space Trail’. Trail sheets are £1 each and are available to buy at reception. Runs daily during museum opening hours. 10am-5pm (11am-4pm Sun). WONDERS OF WETLANDS BIRD DEMOS Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge GL2 7BT, www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge Watch a film or interactive live demonstrations hosted by Slimbridge’s specialist team that uncover the science behind wetland conservation. Talks and demos run daily throughout the year. They usually take place at 12.30pm & 2.30pm and at 10.30am during busier times. SAT 23 JUL INGLESHAM LOCK OPEN DAY Inglesham Lock, Nr Lechlade GL7 3AL, cotswoldcanals.org A rare chance to see and learn more about

the restored lock, enjoy a canalside walk and refreshments and take a boat trip up to the lock from the Riverside Car Park in Lechlade. 10am-4pm, boat trip £5. CREATE CHELTENHAM CRAFT MARKET Holy Apostles Church Hall, London Rd, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL52 6HW, createcheltenham.com Local crafters, artists, bakers, food producers and more. Plus workshops. 1-4pm. DISCOVERY SESSIONS Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, www. museumofgloucester.co.uk Discover highlights of the museum’s collection. Booking needed. 1.30-3.30pm. HOSPITAL SATURDAY Scarr Bandstand, Nr Coleford GL16 8JA, www.scarrbandstand.co.uk Forest of Dean Brass Band and Ross Town Band say ‘thank you’ to local medical staff a 100 year tradition. 2.30-5pm, free.

SAT 23 JUL-SUN 4 SEP BIG BATSFORD HEDGEHOG HUNT Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9AT, batsarb.co.uk Pick up a map and find all the hedgehogs hidden around the Arboretum. Mark their locations on the map for a prize. 9.30am5pm, £2.50 per child plus admission.

SAT 23-SUN 24 JUL FREE FOOD FESTIVAL Gloucester Quays, Gloucester GL1 5SH, www.gloucesterquays.co.uk Live demos, street food, food, drink and craft stalls and live music at a weekend dedicated to food and cookery. 10am-7pm.

SAT 23 JUL-SAT 24 SEP BOAT TRIPS Ebley Wharf, Ebley, Stroud GL5 4UQ, cotswoldcanals.org A 35-minute boat trip along the canal from Ebley Wharf between 12noon and 4pm any Saturday this summer. £5 (adult)/£3 (u16).

SAT 23 JUL-TUE 6 SEP THE ENCHANTED GARDEN TRAIL Painswick Rococo Garden, Gloucester Rd, Painswick, Stroud GL6 6TH, www. rococogarden.org.uk Discover dancing fairies, fiery dragons and mischievous woodland boggarts at this eighteenth-century pleasure garden. Explore the twists and turns of the garden, discover charming follies and a puzzling maze. Look out, too, for the Enchanted Garden friends, sculpted in willow, who could be hiding anywhere. 10am–5pm.

SUN 24 JUL FALCONRY Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9PJ, www.berkeley-castle.com Watch falconry displays and hear from a medieval falconer about birds of prey. MON 25-FRI 29 JUL SWIMMING CRASH COURSE The Shrubberies School, Stonehouse GL10 2DG, www. hollyderrickswimschool.co.uk Intensive swimming week with half-hour lessons every morning from 9.30am onwards. Suitable for Stage 1-4 swimmers, £50 for the week. MON 25 JUL-WED 24 AUG CAMP 4-2-11 SUMMER CAMPS Various venues, camp4211.co.uk Camp 4-2-11 runs four activity-filled holiday camps across Gloucestershire over the summer. Expect a huge range of sports, arts and crafts, entertainment and more. Camps take place at St Edward’s School, Cheltenham (25 Jul-24 Aug); Dinglewell School, Gloucester (25 Jul-19 Aug); The Cotswold School, Bourton-on-the-Water (25 Jul-19 Aug); and Beaudesert Park School, Stroud (1-19 Aug).

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MON 25 JUL-FRI 26 AUG ATLAS SUMMER CAMPS Various venues, atlascamps.co.uk Multi-activity camps for children over the summer holidays from the Gloucesterbased company that celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. Camps are available this summer at venues in Birdlip, Bussage, Cheltenham, Fairford, Frampton, Gloucester, Quedgeley, Stroud, Tetbury, Winchcombe, Wotton-under-Edge and more. Check website for details. MON 25 JUL-WED 31 AUG SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9PJ, www.berkeley-castle.com Children’s activities every Monday throughout the summer holidays including archery and learning about Lord William de Berkeley’s victory at the battle of Nibley Green. Plus Tudor Zoolab every Wednesday. MON 25 JUL-TUE 2 SEP JUST CAMPS SUMMER CAMPS Various venues, www.justcamps.co.uk Games, sports and other activities in fun themed sessions designed to help children develop their communication and teamwork skills throughout the summer holidays. Camps take place at Cleeve School in Bishops Cleeve, All Saints Academy in Cheltenham and Chosen Hill School, Churchdown and Longlevans in Gloucester. PONY DAYS Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre, Stow Bridge, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2HN, bourtonvaleequestrian.co.uk A fun-filled day of riding (a lesson and a hack), stable management and activities. Pre-booking essential. Runs most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30am-4.30pm, £80 per day. Call 07910 138465 or email office@bourtonvale.com for details. SCHOOLS OUT! Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Forest of Dean GL14 2UB, www.deanheritagecentre.com Pick up an outdoor activity pack at reception and visit the summer explorer gallery every day over the summer holidays. From 10am. MON 25 JUL-SUN 4 SEP SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Birdland Park and Gardens, Rissington Rd, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2BN, www.birdland.co.uk Special activities for the summer holidays including flamingo, penguin and pelican feeds and encounters with rabbits, guinea pigs and a snake. 12 SUMMER 2022

SAT 30 JUL-THU 25 AUG ARBORETUM APPRENTICE Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury GL8 8QS, www.forestryengland.uk/ westonbirt/arboretum-apprentice Free bookable workshops for children aged 7+ and their families looking at the different ways you can work at Westonbirt. Workshops cover roles including: arborist (2-4 Aug); recreation ranger (9-11 Aug); community officer (13-14 Aug); woodland ecologist (16-18 Aug); dendrologist (20-21 Aug); arboretum curator (23-25 Aug). 11am-12noon, 12.30-1.30pm and 2.30-3.30pm each day.

There’s a host of natural fun at Robinswood Hill Country Park, Gloucester: Nature Tots Wed 27 Jul & Wed 31 Aug and Insect Adventure Wed 3 Aug

TUE 26 JUL DIG PIT Corinium Museum, Park St, Cirencester GL7 2BX, coriniummuseum.org Learn about archaeological techniques and try your hand in one of the museum’s dig pits, then complete your own mini excavation report, measure the objects you find, identify them and try drawing them too. 10am-12noon, free with admission. TUE 26 JUL-WED 24 AUG SUMMER CRAFTS New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester GL7 1JH, www. newbreweryarts.org.uk New Brewery Arts hosts a series of craft workshops for under-18s throughout the summer holidays, including watercolour painting, animal sculptures, flower collages, seascapes, landscapes and still lifes. See website for full details, times and prices. WED 27 JUL ANIMAL MOSAIC Corinium Museum, Park St, Cirencester GL7 2BX, coriniummuseum.org Get inspiration from the museum’s Roman mosaic collection and then create your own animal mosaic to take home. Decorate your design using glass or ceramic tiles. 10.30am12noon, £15 (child). DISCOVER @ THE STORES The Resource Centre, Old Prison Site, Northleach. (organised by Corinium Museum, coriniummuseum.org) Find out what’s kept in the museum’s stores - from Roman mosaics to 1950s vacuum cleaners. 11am, £8. NATURE TOTS Robinswood Hill Country Park, Reservoir Rd, Gloucester GL4 6SX, www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust. co.uk/events Discover the great outdoors with these nature activities for pre-schoolers. 1011.30am.

THU 28 JUL ROMAN MILITARY HANDLING TABLE & BRASS RUBBING Corinium Museum, Park St, Cirencester GL7 2BX, coriniummuseum.org Find out more about the equipment a Roman soldier would have to carry and hear about the life of Roman soldiers who marched across Europe to reach Britain. 10am-12noon, free with admission. Plus a chance for families to try out brass rubbing in the museum’s medieval gallery.

MON 1-WED 31 AUG SUNFLOWER PATCH Cattle Country Farm Park, Berkeley GL13 9EW, cattlecountry.co.uk Pick your own sunflowers from the farm’s huge patch and make the most of the perfect summer photo opportunity. Tickets from £12 available online. WED 3 AUG INSECT ADVENTURE Robinswood Hill Country Park, Reservoir Rd, Gloucester GL4 6SX, www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust. co.uk/events Find out all about grasshoppers and crickets, follow the grasshopper trail and craft your own cricket. Free.

THU 28-SUN 31 JUL APP-FEST Tibelstone Farm, Teddington, Tewkesbury GL20 8 JA, www.app-fest. co.uk The Hoosiers, Chesney Hawkes, Cast, Dodgy and Toploader are among the headliners at this family-friendly four-day festival. Single day and weekend tickets available. From £15 (day)/from £45 (weekend). FRI 29-SUN 31 JUL CHELTENHAM PAINT FESTIVAL Various venues, Cheltenham, www. cheltenhampaintfestival.co.uk More than 100 international street artists descend on Cheltenham to transform the town centre into a huge open-air gallery. Take a walk around the main sites to see the artworks and the artists at work. SUMMER SOUNDS Cirencester Park, The Bathurst Estate, Cirencester Park GL7 2BU, summersounds.co.uk Boutique outdoor three-day music event headlined by Mania - the Abba Tribute (Fri), Symphonic Ibiza (Sat) and Majesty (Sun). SAT 30-SUN 31 JUL ARCHAEOLOGY WEEKEND Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Forest of Dean GL14 2UB, www.deanheritagecentre.com Discover the history beneath your feet with the Dean Archaeological Group. 10am-5pm.

THU 4 AUG INTERNATIONAL OWL AWARENESS DAY Birdland Park and Gardens, Rissington Rd, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2BN, www.birdland.co.uk Owl-related activities including talks about owls and owl encounters. FRI 5-SUN 7 AUG GLOUCESTERSHIRE VINTAGE & COUNTRY EXTRAVAGANZA South Cerney Airfield, South Cerney, Cirencester GL7 5QD, www. glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk Nearly 1,000 classic cars and other vehicles, live showcases and displays, a ‘steam playpen’, vintage fun fair and countryside and animal arenas. Entertainment for families of all ages. 10am-4pm, from £4. SAT 6 AUG CREATE CHELTENHAM CRAFT MARKET St Philip and St James Church, Grafton Rd, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL50 2DD, createcheltenham.com Market showcasing a variety of local skilled crafters, artists, bakers, food producers and more. 10am-4pm.

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SAT 6-SUN 7 AUG ORCHARD STREET CRAFT MARKET Gloucester Quays, Gloucester GL1 5SH, Find lots of locally produced foods and crafts to browse and buy at the popular monthly market. 10am-5pm. SAT 6-SUN 21 AUG GO WILD AT WINCHCOMBE Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, Winchcombe Station GL54 5LD, www.gwsr.com Special events over 12 train operating days aimed at children who love wildlife and trains, including craft making, face painting and a treasure hunt.

TUE 10 AUG DOG SWIM Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7PU, www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk Family-friendly and fun event. See website for details. 9am-5pm. Family-friendly and fun event. See website for details. 9am-5pm. THU 11-FRI 12 AUG 11+ SUMMER CAMP Reddings Community Centre, Cheltenham GL5 6RF, cotswoldeducation.co.uk Gear up for the 11+ at Cotswold Education’s two-day summer camp where you’ll pick up hints and tips, practise answering questions, play games and do activities in a relaxed environment. Cotswold Education also holds 11+ mock tests on Sat 20 Aug.

SUN 7 AUG TUDOR DAY Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9PJ, www.berkeley-castle. com Henry VIII is looking for a new wife, but which of the contenders should he choose? Part-Times Living History recreate the tale of the terrible Tudor’s marriage Become an Arboretum efforts. Apprentice. 30 Jul-25 Aug.

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SAT 13-MON 15 AUG SEVERN BORE SAFARI Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Newgrounds Ln, Gloucester GL2 7BT, www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/ slimbridge Witness the extraordinary phenomenon that is the Severn bore tidal wave as it washes over the estuary. Then have a breakfast roll in the Kingfisher Kitchen. 7.30am (Sat), 8am (Sun) & 8.30am (Mon), £22.

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SAT 13 AUG LET’S CREATE Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley GL11 4BZ, www.kingshillhouse.org.uk Unstructured activities to encourage the imagination on the second Saturday of the month. Tickets available online or drop in. 10-11.30am, £3 child (£1 sibling). SUNSET SWIM Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7PU, www. sandfordparkslido.org.uk Swim as the sun goes down over the Lido. 7.45-9.45pm, normal entry fees apply.

SAT 13-SUN 14 AUG WILD WEEKEND Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Newgrounds Ln, Gloucester GL2 7BT, www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/ slimbridge Discover the wildlife at the centre with the help of expert volunteers and pick up hints and tips on how tell species apart. Plus workshops and activities throughout the day. 8am-3pm, free with normal admission price (but with a charge for some activities).

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SUN 14 AUG BRAINIACS LIVE Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Sq, Cheltenham GL50 1QA, www. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk The Brainiac team return with another explosive tour through the world of science in this revamped and remixed show. Starts 2.30pm. £16.50. KNIGHT SCHOOL Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9PJ, www.berkeley-castle.com Watch warriors doing battle and learn some of the ancient skills yourself from Dressed to Kill. Numbers limited - booking req’d. £7.50. WED 17 AUG KIP MCGRATH GLOUCESTER OPEN DAY Kip McGrath Gloucester, Railway House, Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1DG, www. kipmcgrath.co.uk/gloucester Rock painting activity and competitions for children aged 5-16. Adults are welcome to get further information about the centre over tea and cake. 11am, free. THU 18 AUG WILD RIVER DISCOVERY DAY Greystones Farm, Greystones Lane, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2EN, www. gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/ events Become a nature detective and find out about the wildlife living along the riverbank. Join a river dip and see what tiny creatures you can find beneath the surface. Ages 6+. Booking essential - see website. 10.30am12.30pm. FRI 19-SUN 21 AUG LIDO FILM FESTIVAL WITH THE ALFRESCO FILM COMPANY Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7PU, www. sandfordparkslido.org.uk or https:// www.alfrescocinema.co.uk/ Alfresco cinema for three nights in a row. Tickets sold individually for each night and can be purchased from Alfresco Cinema website. Films TBC. 7.30-10.30pm.

SAT 20 AUG DISCOVERY SESSIONS Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, www. museumofgloucester.co.uk Discover highlights of the museum’s collection and chat with its experts. Booking req’d. 1.30-3.30pm, donations welcome. WED 24 AUG WILD RIVER DISCOVERY DAY Greystones Farm, Greystones Lane, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2EN, www. gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/ events Become a nature detective and find out about the wildlife living along the riverbank. Ages 6+. Booking essential - see website. 10.30am-12.30pm. WED 24-FRI 26 AUG MAKING WITH NATURE JUNIOR SUMMER SCHOOL Kingshill House, Kingshill Lane, Dursley GL11 4BZ, www.kingshillhouse.org.uk The Making with Nature junior summer programme offers a variety of arts and craft activities - visit the website to check out all the finer details, including individual event prices and times (mornings). FRI 26-SUN 28 AUG PICNIC IN THE PARK FESTIVAL Dowty Sports, Down Hatherley Lane, Gloucester GL2 9QH, www.dowtyclub.co.uk New mini-festival with live bands and outdoor screenings of blockbuster movies. 5.30-22.30pm, £19 (adult)/£9 (child)/£40 (family). SAT 27 AUG GLOUCESTER GOES RETRO Gate Streets and Gloucester Docks, Gloucester, www.gloucestergoesretro. com Travel back in time as costumed characters and vintage vehicles bring the past back. GLORIOUS GLEVUM TOUR Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, www. museumofgloucester.co.uk Join the museum’s resident auxiliary Roman soldier for a guided introduction to Roman Glevum and Roman treasures held by the Museum of Gloucester. Ages 5+. 2-3pm, £8.50 (adult)/£3 (child)/£20 (family). FADDLE FAIR St John’s St, Coleford GL16 8AR, thefaddlefair.co.uk Artisan and craft market featuring the work of artists and designers from the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. 11am-5pm.

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CREATE CHELTENHAM CRAFT MARKET Holy Apostles Church Hall, London Rd, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL52 6HW, createcheltenham.com Market showcasing a variety of local skilled crafters, artists, bakers, food producers and more. 1-4pm. SAT 27-SUN 28 AUG PHOENIX FESTIVAL Abbey Grounds, Cirencester GL7 2DA, www.phoenix-festival.co.uk Two days of music, dance and family fun at this two-day youth- and community-led festival. 11am-10pm, free. SAT 27-MON 29 AUG WILD WONDER Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury GL8 8QS, www.forestryengland.uk Westonbirt’s new children’s book festival. See Scoop P5. 9am-5pm. Tickets via the website. SUN 28-MON 29 AUG THE JOUST Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9PJ, www.berkeley-castle.com Spectacular displays as the knights of the Calvary of Heroes battle it out in the castle grounds. 12.30pm and 3.30pm.

MON 29 AUG FOOTBALL IN THE RIVER River Windrush, Bourton-on-the-Water, bourtonroversfootball.com Annual tournament where spectators get wet. For Bourton Rovers FC. 4pm. WED 31 AUG NATURE TOTS Robinswood Hill Country Park, GL4 6SX, See Wed 27 Jul.

Bring the whole family (including the dog!) and explore 56 acres of wild gardens, paths and streams at Batsford this summer!

SAT 3 SEP MORETON SHOW Moreton-in-Marsh Showground, off A429, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9AJ, moretonshow.co.uk See P19. 8.30am, £20-£25 (adult)/ £10£12.50 (child)/£50-£60 (family). SUN 4 SEP PICNIC IN THE PARK PROMS AND FIREWORKS Amphitheatre at Berrybank Park, Upper Oddington, Moreton-inMarsh GL56 0XW, 01451 828 115, amphitheatreberrybankpark.co.uk Thie venue celebrates its season end with the Jaguar Land Rover Band, music, and fireworks. 5pm, £25 (adult)/£15 (u18).

Join the Big Batsford Hedgehog Hunt! Daily from 23rd July to 4th September

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Summer fun starts at Longleat R eady to make this summer your best yet? From exciting animal adventures to incredible family fun, there’s plenty to keep everyone smiling at Longleat. This summer, you’ll find extra activities on top of everything a full day at Longleat has to offer.

The park’s hugely popular bird displays showcase majestic birds of prey regularly throughout the day, and the pop-up indoor beach brings the seaside to you. As you explore the Park itself, discover animals from all over the world. There are lots of opportunities to get up close and meet new friends. Stroll through the meerkat and lemur enclosures, hand-feed giraffes, lorikeets and deer – you can even feed the sea lions on a Jungle Cruise. Let the Longleat Railway take you on a tour past Half Mile Pond, home to our beloved hippos, and

f you’re looking to stretch the pennies this holiday, Cotswold Farm Park’s summer pass gives your family unlimited access to lots of play opportunities and animal encounters until Wed 31 Aug. Meet more than 50 rare breeds and soak up the beautiful Cotswolds countryside. Hold a newly hatched chick, meet playful piglets and give the rabbits a cuddle. Feed the greedy goats on the Rare Breeds Trail and don’t forget to say hello to Suffolk Punch horse Lexy and her gorgeous new foal, Mayflower (pictured). Keep an eye on the farm park’s website and social media channels for news of the opening dates of their popular Sunflower Field. It’s always a summery hit with all ages and the perfect

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olmleigh Park High School is now celebrating its third year, after joining the Greenshaw Learning Trust in 2019. The school has been transformed and is continuing to grow in popularity. Having received a record number of applications, the school now has a large waiting list for next year’s Year 7 cohort. “I’m absolutely thrilled with how far the school has come,”

says Headteacher Patrick Farmbrough. After two years of cancelled exams, he is looking forward to the school’s first set of results this summer: “I couldn’t be more proud of how hard our students have worked, and I’m very confident that they’ll be celebrating some excellent results this summer!”

make sure you leave time for the drive-through Safari, where lions roam, tigers prowl and monkeys swing. Visit the website to book. A day of astonishing adventures awaits!

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Bold and Boulders setting for capturing memorable family photos. If you’re looking for a last-minute getaway, check out the Farm Park’s pop-up glampsite, Strawberry’s Field. A village of 16 luxury bell tents, each sleeping up to five guests (with dogs welcome too), this offers the perfect rural holiday experience for young families. A host of thoughtful touches make life easier for parents; from unlimited tea and coffee to USB power banks and a kids’ games tent. Holiday site guests enjoy free entry to the Farm Park! After a fun-filled day, gather around the firepit or relax in the chillout tent. Surely there’s no a better way to spend the summer? Cotswold Farm Park (summer pass) W: www.cotswoldfarmpark. co.uk or (holiday bookings) www. cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/stay

eep yourself busy this summer! Bouldering is the perfect activity to have fun, keep fit, and keep your brain working during the school holidays. Boulders Cheltenham is a friendly, welcoming bouldering centre for kids and adults alike. No experience is necessary, and you can tackle a wide variety of exciting climbs all under the expert instruction of the fully qualified staff. They’ll provide you with all the equipment you need, too. Why not try one of the ‘Give it a Go’ classes? The team will introduce you to bouldering and show you the basics in a safe environment. They have classes just for children, but also classes for the whole family to get involved in one of the Olympic Games’ newest sports. Boulders also runs children’s

holiday clubs throughout the summer. You’ll spend four hours learning new climbing skills and playing climbing games with children your own age. Much better than being stuck in front of the telly! Visit the website for information on all these exciting activities and more, or reach out via social media or email and the team will be happy to help. Boulders Cheltenham W: cheltenham.bouldersuk.com E: cheltenham@bouldersuk.com

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Glos schools to get £1.5m extra A new primary school for 60 children with moderate and additional learning difficulties is to open in Stroud as part of an extra £1.5m investment in local schools. The new £650,000 special school is due to open in buildings formerly occupied by Severn View Primary Academy in September 2023. Gloucestershire County Council says that the school will answer increasing demand for special school places and help to ensure

a 35-place expansion at Twyning Primary School; £150,000 for additional facilities for Bettridge Special School in Cheltenham; £98,000 for improvements at Oak Hill Primary School in Tewkesbury and £172,000 for improvements at Dene Magna School in the Forest of Dean. “Ongoing investment in our young people is hugely important,” says council cabinet member for education Philip Robinson. “We remain committed to ensuring that all Gloucester-

that more children can attend school close to where they live, without needing to go outside the county or to an independent. The council’s investment package also includes £350,000 for

shire children have access to a high-quality education, and I’m proud of the fact that we’ve invested, over the past few years, more than £100 million in the county’s schools.”

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Ride for the Red Cross H ow many miles can you cycle in a month? This September, the Red Cross challenges cyclists to ride 100, 250 or 423 miles and raise money for its support of people affected by drought, flooding and changes in the climate. You don’t have to cover your chosen distance in

one go, but register your interest online, set up a Just Giving page and share it with your friends and family before hitting the pedals and registering each ride you complete via the Strava tracking app until you meet your target. W: www.redcross.org.uk

The Ninja pass to summer fun

ith the hit ITV show ‘Ninja Warrior UK’ returning to your screens this year, why not discover your inner-Ninja over the summer? Ninja Warrior UK Gloucester has a fun-packed course inspired by the show, with obstacles for the whole family, including the famous Warped Wall. The range of tasks challenges all abilities so you can climb, jump and swing in sessions

suitable for ages from toddlers to adult-only. If you want to keep your Ninjas active over the whole summer, there’s a Ninja Summer Pass: for just £50, you can visit every day this holidays! Visit the website for more about sessions, party packages and more. Pre-book your adventure now!. Ninja Warrior UK W: www. ninjawarrioruk.co.uk/gloucester

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11+ Learning is Fun! Summer is Gogh! A L re you looking for summer fun activities that are also educational? Are you looking for a way to keep your child engaged with 11+ preparation with professional educators? Cotswold Education’s 11+ Summer Camp, called the Hub, is a wellestablished two-day event filled with fun, games, puzzles, but also valuable hints and tips on how to do well in the 11+ test. There are activities based on comprehension, English, maths and non-verbal reasoning to cover the topics found in the grammar school entrance test. The course is accompanied by a booklet with extension activities and helpful tips and hints to guide your child’s revision. Children are encouraged to work both independently and as part of a team to help build their confidence. The students are even encouraged to make up their own questions and puzzles to challenge the other children and

Get ready for family fun at Bristol’s ‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’

the leaders, too. Cotswold Education believes that teaching is a great way to learn and it’s also great fun. The 11+ Summer Camp is an experience your child will not forget. Many children make new friends and leave with a more positive attitude to the test. If you want to find out more or book a place on the course contact Ian Todd. Cotswold Education W: cotswoldeducation.co.uk T: 07976 218062 E: cotswold educationuk@gmail.com

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ooking for fun-packed activities for the little ones this summer? Get down to the Propyard in Bristol for the stunning ‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Exhibition’. Tour the mind of the world-famous Dutch painter and take in Propyard’s incredible indoor/ outdoor space for food, drinks and family events, for a winning combination of digital art, exquisite storytelling and cutting-edge technology! Immersive and educational, the experience provides a covid-safe and great day out for adults and children alike. World-renowned digital media artists Dirty Monitor teamed up with the show organiser to create animated visuals that provide an exhilarating tour of the artist’s work. Kids can create their own masterpiece in the children’s area. Floor-to-ceiling immersive 360 projections invite you to step

into more than 300 of Van Gogh’s artworks which transport you into Van Gogh’s creativity. The 30-minute digital projections are created by video technology, and surround sound audio. The exhibition uses cutting edge technology to create an entirely 3D experience, using VR to enjoy the exquisite visual art and unfold the mystery of a creative genius. What could be a richer learning experience for children? ‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ has lots of family events planned for the summer, so grab your ticket now at the website. Propyard 39-46 Feeder Road, Bristol, BS2 0SE. W: www.propyard.co.uk

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CORKBOARD Discovering Birdland Birdland Park and Gardens in Bourtonon-the-Water is home to one of the largest collections of exotic birds in the UK. Located in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds, the park’s magical combination of woodland, riverside and gardens makes it the perfect day out. Meet over 500 birds including birds of prey, large cassowary and rare species like the Waldrapp ibis. Spot flamingos, pelicans, cranes and waterfowl that live in our riverside habitats with many more inhabiting over 50 aviaries. See England’s only breeding group of king penguins, explore the immersive Out of Africa area, and venture into the woodland and encounter life-sized dinosaurs lurking between the trees in the Jurassic Journey area. Open daily from 10am. Birdland W: www.birdland.co.uk

Creative play this summer If you’re seeking creative and imaginative play for your children, Kingshill House in Dursley has exactly what you need. This vibrant, creative arts, crafts and wellbeing venue is proud of its developing family workshop programme, including its Let’s Create sessions on the second Saturday of each month, when children can let their imaginations run wild for one-anda-half hours. Be sure to find out what’s happening there during the school holidays, too. During the last holiday period the centre was alive with stories, craft, music and movement and the Kingshill House team is excited about its upcoming Junior Summer School (Wed 24-Fri 26 Aug - see listing in WOW, for details). And there’s help, too, for families who’d like to come but for whom payment may be a bit out of reach currently. Contact the centre for details. Kingshill House E: admin@ kingshillhouse.org.uk W: kingshillhouse.org.uk

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Find the Hedgehogs at Batsford

Explore Batsford Arboretum this summer! Follow the meandering streams and stroll beneath the cooling canopy of trees in search of the naughty missing hedgehogs – Batsford’s Big Hedgehog Hunt runs daily from Sat 23 Jul to Sun 4 Sep – a fun way to discover the arboretum’s delights, with a prize for all participants at the end. Browse the gift shop and garden centre and enjoy lunch or a sweet treat in the sunshine from the café before a visit to the children’s play area! Open daily, dogs welcome on a short lead. W: www. batsarb.co.uk

The Moreton Show is back!

As a brilliant family day out and a way of explaining the wonders of the countryside to children, there’s little to rival the Moreton Show, which returns to Moreton-in-Marsh in the North Cotswolds on Saturday 3 September. Established for over 70 years, the show prides itself on its traditional values, providing a stage for local produce and crafts, as well as championing the best in British agriculture and equine activities. Attractions include the Shetland Pony Grand National, the Squibb Bike Stunt Show and family fun with Circus Skills and Magic Pete. As well as the entertainment and livestock displays in the main arena, there are a wealth of stalls to browse featuring locally produced food and rural craft, making for an exciting day in the countryside the family will never forget. The Moreton Show T: 01608 651908 W: www.moretonshow.co.uk

Parents’ and teachers’ news, resources and contacts Family theatre blooms at The Roses

Summer at The Roses in Tewkesbury will host plenty of live shows and family films to enjoy. The summer holidays begin with Card Ninja (pictured) on Sat 23 Jul; a performance so skilful you will need to see it to believe it! Then, on Tue 23 and Wed 24 Aug Tewkesbury returns to the Jurassic age with the smash hit live show Dinosaur Adventure Live! Finally, on Wed 31 Aug, there’s a show ideal for any young person about to navigate adolescence: Charlie Locke and the Quest for Confidence. Upcoming films include Lightyear, Minions 2: The Rise of Gru, The Railway Children Return and Thor: Love and Thunder. Visit the website or call the theatre’s box office for more information or to book. The Roses Box Office T: 01684 295074 W: rosestheatre.org

Great family value at Cattle Country

A firm favourite with families for 30 years, Cattle Country Farm Park opens for the summer holidays on Wed 20 Jul and is open every day until Sun 4 Sep. You’ll find the Splash Pool, indoor and outdoor play for children of all ages, friendly farm animals to meet, a Boating Lake, Climbing Net, Tractor & Trailer Rides, GRAZE Cafe and much more to keep children and grown-ups entertained all day. The Tractor & Trailer ride costs just £1 each and all other activities are included with your tickets, making it a great value day out for the whole family. Cattle Country is open from 10am every weekend and school holidays throughout the year Cattle Country Farm Park W (and advance booking): www.cattlecountry.co.uk

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CORKBOARD Digging your Dean This summer, the Dean Heritage Centre holds its hands-on Archaeology Weekend on Sat 30 and Sun 31 July. Meet the centre’s archaeologists and have a go at digging in the archaeological test-pit. The centre’s experienced archaeologists have been involved with the popular archaeology programmes ‘Time Team’ and ‘The Big Dig’, so get along and ask them any questions you might have. There will also be flying drones, cutting-edge technology used to survey historic sites. Every weekend, too, the centre hosts a variety of hands-on children’s activities, which are all free with entry, so check the website for details. Plus, there are new Explorer Packs that families can take around the site, helping you hunt for heritage and wildlife when you visit. Dean Heritage Centre W: www.deanheritagecentre.com

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Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, kicks off the summer with ‘Great British Bake: Off The Musical’, a brand new musical comedy created by the producers of the television show that takes you behind the scenes of the iconic tent. Also on the schedule is a new adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s ‘The Adventures of Alice In Wonderland’, filled with amazing puppetry from the team behind the award-winning ‘War Horse’. In September the Everyman’s acclaimed Youth Theatre groups embark on new adventures when Stella Buckland takes on the role of education and Youth Theatre manager. Stella has wide experience working with children and young people, and is expanding the existing projects and productions with the theatre’s primary groups on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at St Edwards School, Charlton Kings. To join the Everyman’s Youth Theatre, contact the box office or book via the website. The Everyman W: everymantheatre. org.uk T: 01242 272573

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Find out what Slimbridge means to you

Explore Mission Possible and meet the world’s rarest goose, the nene (pictured) at WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire’s world famous wetland centre. Find the friendly otter or watery wonders in Toad Hall, spot all six species of flamingo or splash about in Welly Boot Land. Watch wildlife from the water on a Canoe Safari or adventure out onto the wider reserve on a Wild Safari. Visit the Living Wetland Theatre and Waterscapes Aviary - meet species including a pelican and crowned crane at daily bird demonstrations. Experience Slimbridge with the family friendly app, Wetland Heroes, created by Aardman. Throughout the summer holidays there are activities including pond dipping, daily talks and iSandbox sessions. WWT Slimbridge W: wwt.org/slimbridge Socials: #MySlimbridge

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Parents’ and teachers’ news, resources and contacts One enchanted summer This summer, escape to Painswick Rococo Garden and the Enchanted Garden trail - a world of dancing fairies, fiery dragons and mischievous woodland boggarts. The 18th-century pleasure garden was created to enthral and delight and now there are even more magical surprises. Let your imagination run wild as you explore its twists and turns, discovering charming follies, enchanting woodlands and a maze. Look out for your Enchanted Garden friends, in beautiful willow, hiding anywhere. Families can enjoy the woodland play area and refreshments in the café. Dogs on short leads are welcome. The garden is just outside Painswick on the B4073. Open daily from Sat 23 Jul to Tue 6 Sep, 10am – 5pm. Painswick Rococo Garden W: www.rococogarden.org.uk

Check out some of the incredible array of craft activities available at Taurus Crafts, Lydney, this summer. The centre offers a wide range of craft activities for families to enjoy together. With something available every day from Sat 23 Jul to Sun 4 Sep, it is easy to plan your ideal time together. Parents can enjoy a relaxing family day out, as they explore a variety of small, independent arts and crafts shops. The onsite café is perfect to enjoy a delicious family meal, or a slice of freshly baked cake and locally sourced coffee. Taurus Crafts W: camphillvillagetrust.org.uk/ shops-cafes/taurus-crafts

Anxious? You’re not alone! The Parenting with Anxiety Project at the University of Sussex is finding ways to help parents and children gain confidence. If you feel anxious, you may be feeling worried about your children. The project believes, with the right support, parents can help their children become more confident. It wants to find families who will benefit from a free online course designed by psychologists who specialise in anxiety. If you describe yourself as high anxiety, with a child aged 2 to 11, the project would love you to join them. Parenting with Anxiety Project W: www. parentingwithanxiety.org.uk

Return again, Whittington! With the summer in full swing there’s no better place to take the family than Dick Whittington Park near Longhope, Gloucestershire. On fine days, everyone will enjoy the wild swimming and paddleboarding, which is becoming ever more popular. Additionally, the new Nature Trail offers walks around the lake, through flower meadows, an ancient wood, the apple and plum orchards and the cottage garden. Fitness fans will also love the outdoor exercise course. Whatever the weather, children will love to run riot in the Indoor Play Barn, while parents get the chance to put their feet up and enjoy a meal or refreshments in the café/restaurant. Dick Whittington Park T: 01452 831000 W: dickwhittingtonpark.co.uk

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FOR THE KIDS TOO HARD? Why not ask a grown-up for ideas? Children under 7 will find the yellow clues easier.

ACROSS 1 & 7 Across & 8 Down Kate Bush’s recent No. 1 song made popular 37 years after it was released by the TV series ‘Stranger Things’ (7, 2, 4, 4) 4 First name of the Wimpy Kid (4) 9 The feeling when you’re enjoying something (3) 10 Beneath (5) 12 Two of something (4) 13 Someone who doesn’t tell the truth (4) 14 The most common verb ever first person singular of ‘to be’ (2) 17 The boy who asked for more in this famous Charles Dickens story (6)

23 To do very well or exceed (7) 24 Water comes out of it (3) 26 Someone who does kick turns, “tic tacs” and “ollies”, frequently in the local park (12)

19 To do with sound - and now a global hedgehog phenomenon with games and films to his name (5) 20 The “he, she or it” version of 14 Across (2) 21 Keen (5)

or (of a thing) unprocessed, from the earth (8) 11 Spanish for “the” (2) ACROSS 5 Kind and giving (8) 15 Units of distance (5) 7 Across & 8 Down(3) Kate Bush’s recent No.name 1 song made 6 Loved1 &by hippopotomi 16 Girl’s (6) popular 37 years after it was released by the TV series ‘Stranger Things’ (7,of 2, 4, 4) 8 See 1 Across 17 The eight notes a musical 4 First name of the Wimpy Kid (4) 9 A type of monk, most famously scale (6) 9 The feeling when you’re enjoying something (3) Tuck in Robin Hood was one (5) 18 The source of all life for birds -

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DOWN 1 Popular game, especially played at school, involving a bat, ball and running (8) 2 Brazil, pistachio or cashew, for example (3) 3 (Of a person) at ease, relaxed

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quite DOWNtasty, too (3) 20 Very cross 1 Popular game,(5) especially played at school, involving ningFrench (8) 22 or Latin for “and” (2) 2 Brazil, pistachio or cashew, forhelp example (3) 23 International appeal for 3 (Of a person) at ease, relaxed or (of a thing) unpro (1,1,1) (8) 25 Short for thanks (2)

Spot the difference

Can you spot 10 differences between these two pictures?

and films to his name (5) 20 The “he, she or it” version of 14 Across (2) 21 Keen (4) 23 To do very well or exceed (7) 24 Water comes out of it (3) 26 Someone who does kick turns, “tic tacs” and “ollies”, frequently in the local park (12)

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Number crunching

10 Beneath (5) 5 Kind and giving (8) 12 Two of something (4) 6 Loved by hippopotomi (3) 13 Someone who doesn’t tell the truth (4) The joke’s on us 8 See 1 Across 14 The most common verb ever - first person singular of ‘to be’ (2) 9 A type of monk, most famously Tuck in Robin Hood Question: What did Alad17 The boy who asked for more in this famous Charles Dickens story (6) 11 Spanish for “the” (2) 19 To do with sound - and now a global hedgehog with games 15 Units of distance (5) din’sphenomenon Lamp grant the pen16 Girl’s name (6) 17 The eight notes of a musical scale (6) 18 The source of all life for birds - quite tasty, too (3) 20 Very cross (5) 22 French or Latin for “and” (2) 23 International appeal for help (1,1,1) 25 Short for thanks (2)

How to play this mini-sudoko: fill the empty boxes with a number from 1 to 4. Each box, each row and each column contains all four numbers but the same number cannot appear twice in the same box, row or column.

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