36,500 COPIES FOR FAMILIES OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN FUN, THEPUZZLESBRILLIANTFORKIDS + BRAINTEASERS! CHELT LIT FEST! Gloucestershire FREE INSIDE: WHAT’S ON WHERE GUIDE DR RANJ FINDING OUR INNER SUPERPOWER WITH Primary Times chats to Dr Ranj as he releases his fourth children’s book - an empowering story about seeing the best in others and yourself. You’ve brought out some wonderful books for children over the years. What’s your inspiration for creating these titles? And why do you direct your aמּention towards a younger audience? My inspiration is imagination. Giving a child the opportunity to get lost in the author’s imagination, and inspiring their own imagination, is such a wonderful thing. Books felt like a liמּle bit of magic to me when I was growing up. If those books also inspire children to then dream and become who they want to we just don’t always realise this. I am inspired by the children I meet every day and I wanted to find a way of celebrating that through literature in the hope youngsters realise just how important they are. A Superpower Like Mine seeks to inspire, but also puts a focus on diversity in all its different shapes and forms. Any child can pick up this book and see a bit of themselves, and hopefully feel a liמּle bit more special. A diverse population should be celebrated because then we can find out what makes us unique and therefore what our own personal superpowers are. Do you know anyone in your own life that has a superpower? Perhaps you gained inspiration from these people in particular? My patients are my superheroes. The strength and resilience that they show, especially when some of them are so poorly, is really inspiring. QUEUEAUTHORSTO TALK TO FAMILIES DAYS OUT • EDUCATION • COMPETITIONS • FAMILY FUN www.primarytimes.co.ukEnjoyTweedyasacat,SnowQueens,DuggeeHugsandsomuchmorethiswinterattheEverymanTheatre,Cheltenham.P4EnjoyTweedyasacat,SnowQueens,DuggeehugsandsomuchmorethiswinterattheEverymanTheatre,Cheltenham.P4 BACK TO SCHOOL 2022 MONDAY 5 SEPTEMBER-FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER ISS.183
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To parents reading us for the first time, Primary Times is an invaluable supplement to school life, offering a wealth of information about afterschool and weekend events in your area, ideas for sporting, stage, art or other activities they might wish to explore, as well as educational resources to help your child take that next step in their journey. We love to hear your opinions about the magazine including any events or news ideas you may wish us to include. So, good luck and I look forward to hearing from you in the months ahead!
And then the magical Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler series ‘Tales from Acorn Wood’ comes alive from Fri 3 – Sat 4 March,
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That’s followed by a sec ond helping of our favourite clown in ‘Tweedy’s Musical Mayhem’ on Thu 23 – Sat 25 Feb. Expect visual gags, slapstick and hilarity aplenty.
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and his friends defeat the dastardly rodent King Rat, cleanse the capital of vermin and win the hand of the fair maiden? Only a trip to this all-dancing, gag-filled pantomime in the Everyman’s Main House from Fri 25 Nov - Sun 8 Jan will tell.
But the theatrical fun doesn’t stop there. The Everyman’s Irving Studio Theatre hosts a brilliant show for families seeking alternative Christmas fare, with Hammerpuzzle The atre Company’s production of ‘The Snow Queen’ (Thu 24 Nov - Sat 31 Dec). Best friends Ger da and Kai enjoy a life of play, song and roof-top hopping before being embroiled in a magical adventure as the Snow Queen steals a piece of Kai’s heart. Join Gerda on this grip ping journey which celebrates the enduring love of friendship
The Everyman Theatre , Cheltenham, has a season of theatrical treats lined up for families this winter, not least the return of its legendary pantomime in the shape of ‘Dick Whittington and his Cat Tweedy’.
ducing us to its wonderful cast of characters. Who can forget ‘Hide and Seek Pig’, ‘Postman Bear’, ‘Rabbit’s Nap’ and the rest of those colourful stories? Whatever else you do, book your family theatre experienc es at The Everyman early this season.
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ulia Donaldson, Lydia Monks, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Tracey Corderoy, Jamila Gavin, Hilary McKay, Michelle Harrison and Alice Melvin are among the popular children’s authors and illustrators appearing at this year’s Stroud Book Festival. Running from Tue 2 to Sun 6 November, the festival features a packed programme for readers of all ages, offering the chance to meet the people behind new books like Donaldson and Monks’ ‘What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas’, Aderin-Pocock’s ‘Am I Made of Stardust?’ (pictured) and Corderoy’s ‘Pirates Ahoy’. The festival also holds two days especially for Gloucestershire primary schools when other authors and poets, including
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amilies are at the heart of this year’s Gloucester History Festival (3-18 Sep) with events exploring mighty dynasties, family secrets and more. Guest speakers include histo rians and broadcasters like Dan Jones, Jamina Ramirez, Alice Roberts and Michael Wood, who’ll cov er subjects including Tutankha mun’s treasures, the 100 Years’ War, early Britain and the Dark
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Gloucester’s Southgate Street around 3.15pm. There’s a full route map as well as more information about the riders and teams taking part on the tour’s website. The county previously hosted the Women’s Tour in June when Lorena Wiebes took first place, but this is the first time it’s played such a starring role in the men’s event which moves to W: stages/stage-six/www.tourofbritain.co.uk/
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eachers and parents wishing to support children’s learning by exploring Gloucester shire’s history can visit the extensive online re sources of Gloucestershire Archives. These include historic documents, videos, online exhibitions, and resource packs. The archive links to History, English, Drama and Art. The archive holds a training day on Fri 30 Sep for schools aiming to ac quire Heritage Schools status. Gloucestershire Archives voicesglouces ing-and-education-events/ter.org.uk/voices-events/train
There are lots of places along the 170km route where families can cheer them on, including Round Hill (11.44am), Withing ton Hill (12.18pm), Cirences ter (12.47pm), Rangeworthy (2.04pm), Dursley (2.34pm) and Crawley Hill (2.43pm) before the final run to the finish line in
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any of the world’s speediest professional cyclists will be pelting through the Cotswolds from Tewkesbury to Gloucester on Fri 9 Sep when Gloucester shire hosts Stage Six of this year’s Tour of Britain race. The day be gins with cycle-related activities, displays and entertainment in Tewkesbury before the riders line up for the start outside St Mary’s Abbey Church at 11am.
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Beatrix Potter Museum, also known as The House of the Tailor of Gloucester. Here you can explore the house that inspired Beatrix Potter’s ‘The Tailor of Gloucester’. Visitors to the museum can explore the Tailor’s kitchen, reconstructed from Beatrix Potter’s own drawings, as well as read the real story of John
when families could explore some of
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The churchescounty’s are a mainstay of the festival and range from CathedralGloucester to the many small parish churches across the county. The cathedral offers tours and other activities on Fri 9 Sep and Sat 10 Sep, 10am-5pm, and on Sun 11 Sep between 12noon and 5pm.
Other churches opening their doors include St Luke’s on St. Luke’s Road, Cheltenham, Holy Trinity Church, Longlevens, and The Mariners’ Church on the Gloucester Docks.
Pittville Gates Underground Chamber is one of the lesserknown attractions, in the heart of Cheltenham. The chamber was
Remember, pre-pandemic, Gloucestershire’s
Prichard, the original tailor who inspired the titular character of Potter’s story. Open Fri 9 to Sat 10 Sep, 10am-5pm.
Tickets include entry to the Fireworks display and an afternoon us for spectacular professional fireworks display set to music
Newark Park house and grounds: a National Trust-run Tudor house located in 750 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland set in the Ozleworth Valley. The Tudor manor is filled with lots to entertain children of all ages such as dressing up as a lord or lady, planning a Tudor feast and hunting toadstools. Open Sat 10 Sep, 10am-4pm.
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finest buildings completely free of charge? Well, you can do it again this September: Sam Phillips samples the highlights, as Heritage Open Days return and 190 historic places across the county prepare to …
Dean Close School runs four guided tours of the 19th century Senior School Buildings including the original Headmaster’s House, the Old School Room and Chapel, the oldest parts of the school. Tours set off from school reception, take approximately one hour and are followed by tea and cake. Tours run Wed 14 Sep, 10am, Thu 15 Sep, 10am and Sat 17 Sep, 9am & 11am. Book in advance.
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electrification of the local area. Open Sat 10 Sep, 11am1pm. No booking required.
PYO Pumpkins • Pumpkin Carving & Decorating • Halloween Trail • Fancy Dress Parade & Face Painting in Half Term • Tickets include
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Box Tale Soup tell the classic tale of Gul liver as he travels through undiscovered lands and meets new creatures. 7.45pm & mat Sat 2pm, £12.50 (adult)/£11 (concs).
Cheltenham Playhouse 47-53 Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7HG, 01242 522852
Imperial Sq, Cheltenham GL50 1QA, 0844 576 2210
Tue 25 Oct
Cinderella escapes her ugly stepsisters and wicked stepmother to go the ballbut will Prince Charming find her again when he’s only got one slipper to go on? The team behind last year’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ return for another fes tive family treat. 1pm & 5pm, £15-£22.
Mon 24 Oct
Thu 22-Sat 24 Sep
Ariel wants to leave the underwater king dom and live in the world above - but must defy her father, deal with the sea witch and convince Prince Eric she has the enchanting voice he’s seeking. The Cotswold Savoyards present this musical of Disney’s undersea yarn. 7.30pm & mat Sat 2pm, £16/£60 (family).
Almshouse Rd, Newland, Coleford GL16
Cheltenham Town Hall
VERY BEST THEATRE,
5 Beeches Rd, Cirencester GL7 1BN, 01285 648255
Gulliver’s Travels
The Mikado Journey to the topsy-turvy town of Titipu in the company of The Merry Opera Company as they perform Gilbert and Sullivan’s popular operetta about love and legal chicanery. 7pm, £17.50 (adult)/£13 (child).
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The Midnight Mission
The Roses Theatre
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Fri 23 Dec
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The Animal Guyz bring dinosaurs, African elephants, Australian crocodiles and Indonesian orangutans to life on stage using puppetry and special effects. 1pm, £14/£12 (concs).
Lark Rise to Candleford
CODS present Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s much-loved musical about the rags to riches life of Eva Peron including ‘Don’t Cry for me Argentina’. 7.30pm (Sat mats 2pm), £15-£20.
Mon 21 Nov-Sat 31 Dec
Interactive musical show from Nonsense Room Productions based on Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt’s book where you choose what happens in the story. 2pm, £12.
Captured by the fearsome Beast, Belle proves to be the only person who can save her captor from being condemned to living as the Beast forever … Ballet Theatre UK perform the classic fairytale. 2.30pm, £20 (adult)/£19 (concs)/£15 (child).
The Nutcracker
The Whale Puppets, comedy and music tell a tale of sea creatures battling to survive in a polluted ocean. Shows at Tewkesbury Town Hall Gardens at 12noon, 12.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 4pm & 4.30pm, free –but booking required.
Roald Dahl’s words are starting to dis appear from books and from children’s minds. Only the Ancient Guild of Tale Tenders can save them - but they need your help. Get Lost & Found present an interactive performance that explores Dahl’s best-loved stories through theatre, games and creative play. 2pm, £11.50-£13.50.
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Best friends Gerda and Kai become embroiled in adventure after a piece of Kai’s heart is lost in the frost and Gerda encounters the world of the Snow Queen. 10am & 11.30am, £10.
Thu 24 Nov-Sat 31 Dec
This year’s Everyman panto romps into town as Gloucester lad Dick Whittington sets out to find his fortune in London with the help (or otherwise) of his cat Tweedy. The trusty panto crew - including of course Tweedy the clown - serve up this year’s all-singing, all-dancing festive treat. Times vary - see website, £10-£36 (adult)/£20-£30 (under-16).
Wed 7-Sat 31 Dec
Thu 22 Dec-Mon 2 Jan
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Dean Close School, Hatherley Rd, Cheltenham GL51 6EP, 01242 258002
Barn Theatre
Until Sat 17 Sep
Quirky family comedy involving endan gered art and the place Mary Shelley got the idea for ‘Frankenstein’. Ages 6+. 11am & 2pm, £10-£11.50.
The Nutcracker Enter a magical world in this UK premiere of Moldovan company Crown Ballet’s production of the muchloved seasonal favourite danced to Tchaikovsky’s famous score. 7.30pm, £22-£29.50.
Growing up amid Cotswold cornfields in a characterful community, Laura dreams of taking wing from her humble home …
Evita
Hammerpuzzle stage this new adapta tion of Flora Thompson’s much-loved tale. 7.15pm & mats Thu & Sat 2.30pm, £13.50 (adult)/£12 (concs).
Sat 22 Oct
set to be switched on in Jingleton when the town’s Christmas tree goes missing. Eight-year-old detective Chris Mystery attempts to solve the case. Expect songs, puppets and clues to help you crack the case and save Christmas. 11am & 2.30pm plus 6pm selected dates - see website, £14 (adult)/£11 (child)/£45 (family).
The Mozart Symphony returns with this ever-popular Christmas performance of a live soundtrack to timeless festive film ‘The Snowman’. 1.30pm, £10-£30.
The Sub Rooms
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The True Adventures of Marian and Robin Hood Robin Hood and Maid Marian join forces to thwart the dastardly plans of the
hopeless Sherriff of Nottingham in a medieval slapstick complete with magic and acrobats. Ages 4+. From £11.50.
George St, Stroud GL5 1AE, 01453 796880
Fri 25 Nov-Sun 8 Jan
The Snowman
Mon 24 Oct
Everyman Theatre
Sat 5 Nov
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Driving Miss Daisy
Regent St, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ, 01242 572573
Cinderella
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A festive favourite ballet performed by Let’s All Dance Ballet Company. 3pm, £16/£14 (concs).
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Snow White Snow White escapes being killed by the wicked witch and makes some new friends as she hides out in the forest ... Expect the classic tale brought bang up to date with a script by local playwright Nick Wilkes and Maurice ‘Birds of a Feather’ Gran. £11-£26.
Peter Pan: A New Musical Wendy flies off to Neverland with the boy who never grew up …. Hewletts Opera debut a brand new musical based on JM Barrie’s original play with book and lyrics by Pam Ayres and music by Louis Mander. Part of Stroud Arts Festival. 6.30pm, £5-£18/£32 (family).
Roald Dahl and the Imagination Seekers
Sun 18 Sep
This is my Theatre present this adaptation of E.Nesbit’s charming children’s classic. 4pm, £15 (adult)/£7.50 (child).
Sat 24 Sep
Alfred Uhry’s play follows the relationship between a rich Southern widow and her African American chauffeur in pre-civil rights America, celebrating an unexpected friendship. Ages 9+, 7.30pm plus selected mats 2.30pm. £11.50-£39 (adult)/£11.50-£37 (child).
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Dick Whittington and his Cat Tweedy
Sun St, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX, 01684 295074
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Animals Unleashed
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Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellegate St, Gloucester GL1 2HN, www.gloucester historyfestival.co.uk
Stagecoach has launched new classes in dance, singing and drama across all age groups. Visit the website for a full list of classes and availability. Two week trials available for new students. Childcare vouchers and tax-free payments accepted. Try classes out for two weeks and see why they’re so popular!
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Horse owners can 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.
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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
This major exhibition includes artefacts from the Titanic itself as well as from its sister ships, the Olympic and Britannicplus costumes worn by Kate Winslet and 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. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 11am-4pm, £4.95 (adult)/£3.95 (senior)/£2.95 (ages 18-25)/ free (under-18s).
UNTIL SAT 31 DEC
A programme of talks and other live events with a key theme of ‘families and innovation’ and including the new King’s Talks series aimed at local school and college students. Guest historians include Michael Wood, Dan Jones and Yasmin Khan.
Watch a film or interactive live demonstrations hosted by Slimbridge’s specialist team that uncovers 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.
PICNIC IN THE PARK PROMS AND FIREWORKS
Ebley Wharf, Ebley, Stroud GL5 4UQ, cotswoldcanals.org
FAMILY FUN SPACE TRAIL Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, museumofgloucester.co.ukwww.
CANOE SAFARI
UNTIL SAT 31 DEC
MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAMME Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, museumofgloucester.co.ukwww.
Take a 35-minute boat trip along the canal from Ebley Wharf. Turn up at any time between 12noon and 4pm any Saturday throughout the summer. £5 (adult)/£3 (under-16).
Explore the museum for “roarsome” family-fun with Reggie the Raptor’s Trail Through Time. Trail sheets are available to buy at reception by donation: simply pay what you think. You’re advised to book museum admission tickets online to avoid disappointment. Suitable for all ages. 10am4pm (11am-3pm Sun).
Sessions range from 45 minutes to a full day and include object handling and a chance to explore the museum. They are suitable 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).
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Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge GL2 7BT, centres/slimbridge/www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-
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Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL, cotswoldfarmpark.co.ukwww.
Special activities for the summer holidays including flamingo, penguins and pelican feeds and an encounters with rabbits, guinea pigs and a snake.
UNTIL SAT 31 DEC
Check out the vibrant display of sunflowers and navigate the maize maze. 9.30am-5pm.
UNTIL SAT 1 OCT
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).
Ribston Hall High School, Stroud Rd, Gloucester GL1 5LE, co.uk/gloucester#classeswww.stagecoach.
FUN RIDES
Water GL54 2BN, www.
WONDERS OF WETLANDS BIRD DEMOS Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge GL2 7BT, land-centres/slimbridgewww.wwt.org.uk/wet
Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL, www.
REGGIE THE RAPTOR’S TRAIL THROUGH TIME
Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, museumofgloucester.co.ukwww.
Amphitheatre at Berrybank Park, Upper Oddington, Moreton-inMarsh GL56 0XW, 01451 828 115, amphitheatreberrybankpark.co.uk
The Amphitheatre celebrates the end of
UNTIL SAT 31 DEC
TITANIC HONOUR AND GLORY Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, museumofgloucester.co.ukwww.
UNTIL SUN 16 OCT
Tell them you saw it here!
WED 7 SEP
Crickley Hill, nr Birdlip, Gloucester GL4 8JY, co.uk/eventswww.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.
Visit the building that inspired Beatrix Potter to write ‘The Tailor of Gloucester’ and meet a host of characters from her books. A walk around places connected with the wellloved author starts from the Beatrix Potter Shop at 2pm, both days. 10am-5pm.
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
Morning of stories and crafts for toddlers and pre-schoolers with snack and drink
Pittville Pump Room, E Approach Dr, Cheltenham GL52 3JE, cheltenhammuseum.org.ukwww.
FRI 9 SEP
Tewkesbury to Gloucester, Start: High St, Tewkesbury GL20 5BH Finish: Southgate St, Gloucester GL1 1UB,
of particular interest to families are listed below and marked (HOD).
FRI 9-SAT 10 SEP
Various venues throughout Gloucestershire, heritageopendays.org.ukwww.
The Amphitheatre celebrates the end of its summer season with the Jaguar Land Rover Band in a late afternoon mix of music, feasting and fireworks. 5pm, £25 (adult)/£15 (under-18)/£60 (family).
THU 8 SEP NATURE TOTS
BEATRIX POTTER MUSEUM (HOD)
Titanic Honour and Glory, Museum of Gloucester until Thu 29 Sept
TOUR OF BRITAIN STAGE SIX
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Marsh GL56 0XW, 01451 828 115, amphitheatreberrybankpark.co.uk
Gloucestershire
Nature activities for pre-schoolers. 1011.30am.
A packed programme of events returns for the first time since the pandemic to celebrate the county’s historic and unusual buildings and places, offering rare chances to go behind the scenes at heritage sites, join special guided tours, hear talks on a wide range of topics and much else. Venues hosting Heritage Open Day events this year include: Forest of Dean Railway Centre, Cheltenham Cemetery, Dean Close School, Pittville Gates Underground Chamber, GWR Museum Coleford, Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester Cathedral, Museum of Gloucester, plus many local churches and other sites of interest. See Feature, (P6) and website for the full programme. A selection of events
FRI 9-SUN 18 SEP
Beatrix Potter Museum, 9 College Court, Gloucester GL1 2NJ, www. heritageopendays.org.uk
included and a hot drink for parents/carers. 10am, £5 per child.
BY MON 12 SEP
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Southgate St, Gloucester GL1 1UB, britain-in-gloucestershire/cycling/womens-tour-and-tour-of-www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/transport/
JET AGE MUSEUM (HOD)
With three display rings, a traditional funfair and more than 400 trade stands, this traditional country fair celebrates all that’s great about the countryside and the people who work and live there. 9am-6pm, £11.50£15/£3 (ages 5-12).
astronautBritishTim Peake talks at Cheltenham Town Hall, Sat 10 Sep
The first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station talks about his journey into space. 2.30pm, £27-£42.
Get to grips with bird identification with the help of an experienced warden and then enjoy a breakfast roll in the Kingfisher Kitchen. 8-10.30am, £18.
Creative messy play for young children. Includes access to the Farm Park for the rest of the day. 9.45-10.45am.
CHELTENHAM TRIATHLON
Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham GL50 1UL, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
MON 12 SEP
SAT 10-SUN 11 SEP
Photography exhibition documenting the free mining of coal in the Forest of Dean by Nick Hodgson.
St Michael’s Tower, The Cross, Gloucester GL1 1HX, heritageopendays.org.ukwww.
FRI 9-SUN 11 SEP
TIM PEAKE: MY JOURNEY INTO SPACE Cheltenham Town Hall, GL50 1QA, www. cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk
BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS
WED 14 SEP
street names on this guided walk starting from The Wilson. 11am.
Explore some quirky inventions and innovations, including magical illusions and early human flight, introduced by colourful Cheltenham characters. 3pm.
FRAMPTON COUNTRY FAIR
BANG THE DRUM
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
When autumn arrives at Cotswold Farm Park, budding little farmers throw on their wellies and get excited about digging for giant potatoes.
Cotswold Farm Park, Cheltenham, GL54 5FL, cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
FREE MINES & COAL FACES EXHIBITION
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A CHELTENHAM INVENTORY OF INVENTIONS (HOD)
Tour for ages 8-13 and fans of Robyn Stevens’ Deepdean School books. See the gym, library corridor, assembly hall and tunnel that inspired the story’s events. NB book by 7 Sep. 1pm, 2pm & 3pm.
POTATO PATCH
SAT 10-SUN 25 SEP
Hear fascinating stories about some of Cheltenham’s less well-known history including a Napoleonic general’s escape from the town and the origins of unusual
Watch or, if you’re over 17, take part in a 800m swim in the lido followed by a 20K cycle ride and 5K run around Cheltenham town and Sandford Park.
Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Newgrounds Ln, Gloucester GL2 7BT, slimbridgewww.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/
AFTER SCHOOL BEGINNER LEARN TO SKI GloucesterCOURSESki & Snowboard Centre, Matson Ln, Matson, Gloucester GL4 6EA, www.gloucesterski.com
ROMAN TIMES (HOD)
Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL, cotswoldfarmpark.co.ukwww.
Find out about Gloucestershire’s contribution to world aviation at this Heritage Open Days weekend. The collection includes a Gloster Gladiator fighter plane undergoing restoration, a replica of Britain’s first jet powered aircraft, the Gloster E28/39, as well as Gloster Meteor and Javelin fighters. 10am-4pm, free but donations welcome.
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Jet Age Museum, Meteor Business Park, Cheltenham Rd E, Gloucester GL2 9QL, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
OPEN DAY Brockhampton,(HOD)Bringsty, nr Bromyard WR6 5TB, brockhamptonwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/
LET’S KingshillCREATEHouse, Kingshill Lane, Dursley GL11 4BZ, www.kingshillhouse.org.uk
Young people-led free outdoor play. Join in with unstructured activities that will encourage imagination in your little ones. 10-11.30am, £3 per child/£1 sibling.
Go behind the scenes at the museum with a knowledgeable and friendly guide who’ll show you some of the highlights of the collection which aren’t often on displayincluding dinosaur fossils and King Richard III’s sword. 2-3pm, £10.
SAT 10 SEP
Outdoor craft, food and small business market. 11am-3pm.
SAT 10 SEP-SAT 31 DEC
SUN 11 SEP
The Wilson, Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3JT, cheltenhammuseum.org.uk Music-making, rhythm and song session for the little ones. £5.
The Kings Arms, High St, Prestbury GL52 3AR, createcheltenham.com
MESSY PLAY
HISTORIC CHARACTERS (HOD)
Guided walk bringing some of Gloucester’s most famous, influential and colourful characters to life. 11am (Fri)/2.15pm (Sat & Sun).
The Wilson, Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3JT, www.heritageopendays. org.uk
Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, museumofgloucester.co.ukwww.
Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Forest of Dean GL14 2UB, www.deanheritagecentre.com
Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, heritageopendays.org.ukwww.
Frampton Court Estate, GL2 7EP, framptoncountryfair.co.uk
WED 14 SEP-WED 19 OCT
MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE (HOD) Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Bayshill Rd, Cheltenham GL50 3EP, www. heritageopendays.org.uk
Meet outside the Museum of Gloucester and hear how the Romans arrived in Gloucester on this guided walk around sites including the city walls and the forum, then discover mosaics, pottery, Roman weapons and more in the museum itself. 10.30am (Fri & Sat)/11am (Sun).
Discover the history of the medieval manor house: free events all day include way-marked walks and an orchard play trail. 10am-5pm.
OUTDOOR MARKET
SECRET CHELTENHAM (HOD)
Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7PU, www. sandfordparkslido.org
Jet Age Museum, Meteor Business Park, Cheltenham Rd E, Gloucester Gl2 9QL, jetagemuseum.org
PAINTING WITH CHEMISTRY
GOLDEN DUCK RAFT RACE
Weekly coaching sessions for recreational skiers to improve their ability and become more confident in their skiing (must be booked in advance). Runs from 5-6.30pm every Wed, £15 per session, minimum standards apply.
SUN 18 SEP
www.gloucesterski.com
Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, museumofgloucester.co.ukwww.
MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW
Three Counties Showground, Malvern WR13 6NW, malvernautumn.co.uk
Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, museumofgloucester.co.ukwww.
AFTER SCHOOL SKI COACHING Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre, Matson Ln, Matson, Gloucester GL4 6EA, www.gloucesterski.com
WED 21 SEP
Discover some of the highlights of the museum’s collection and have a chat with some of its resident experts. Booking req’d. 1.30-3.30pm, donations welcome.
Huge autumn celebration of farming and country life that claims to be the biggest harvest festival in the country. Lots of displays, special guests and family activities across the site. £17.85/free (under-16s).
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SAT 17-SUN 18 SEP
HISTORIC GLOUCESTER IN LEGO
Gloucester’s past illustrated in Lego.
BATTLE OF BRITAIN SUNDAY
Dean Forest Railway, Norchard Station, Forest Rd, Lydney Gl15 4ET, deanforestrailway.co.uk
Morning of stories and crafts for toddlers and pre-schoolers with snack and drink included and a hot drink for parents/carers. 10am, £5 per child.
Street food, crafts, small business market and free children’s activities. 1-4pm.
Pittville Pump Room, E Approach Dr, Cheltenham GL52 cheltenhammuseum.org.uk3JE,
The(HOD)Great Western Railway Museum, The Old Railway Station, Railway Drive, Coleford GL16 8RH, www. heritageopendays.org.uk
FRI 16 SEP
FRI 23-SUN 25 SEP
TETBURY MUSIC FESTIVAL
SAT 17 SEP
COLEFORD GWR RAILWAY MUSEUM
DISCOVERY SESSIONS
Dean Forest Railway’s Diesal Gala returns with lots of visiting locomotives and activities throughout both days. See website for details. £20 (adult)/£10 (child).
SAT 24 SEP-SUN 2 OCT
SUN 25 SEP
Wallbridge Lock, Stroud GL5 1QD, cotswoldcanals.org
CRAFT MARKET
Visit a Victorian building full of historical artefacts from when two railways served Coleford and each had its own station. As well as looking at two floors of exhibits, you can also have a go at pulling levers in a signal box and take a miniature train ride too. 2.30-5pm.
Cleeve Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve GL52 8AE, createcheltenham.com
Prema Arts Centre, South St, Uley, Dursley GL11 5SS, www.prema.org.uk
DIESEL GALA
The Jet Age Museum marks the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Britain with re-enactors and a flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (tbc).
Various venues, Tetbury, www. tetburymusicfestival.org
Tetbury Music Festival returns with an array of concerts by internationally acclaimed musicians, this year including clarinettist Julian Bliss, pianist Charles Owen, saxophonist Manu Brazo, Italian ensemble La Fonte Musica, the Consone String Quartet and the Orchestra of St John’s. See website for full programme, venue details and ticketing information.
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Watch teams of rafters from local businesses, young people’s groups and bands of friends (or form a team yourself) as they take part in a charity raft race as part of the Cotswold Canals Trust’s 50th
TOTS AND TALES
Six-week course taking you from a complete beginner to a recreational skier. Ages 9+. Runs from 5-6.30pm every Wed, £60 for the course.
Create your own drawing solution from vitamin C tablets, coffee and washing soda and make unique prints with it on light-sensitive materials at this workshop led by artist Sophie Sherwood. Ages 10+. 11am-3pm, £22.
Discover the great outdoors with these nature activities for pre-schoolers. 1011.30am.
anniversary celebrations. Teams will be racing their way from Wallbridge Upper Lock to Capel’s Mill and back, but not before competing in the Golden Duck Challenge. Rescheduled from July. 11am-6pm.
Live music, funfair rides, farm animals, refreshments and 6,000 ducks racing down the river Thames - with the chance to win £300 if you sponsor the winning duck (£3 per duck). £2 (adult)/£1 (child)/free (under-5).
PIP AND JIM’S CRAFT MARKET
Discover the difference imagination and creativity could make to your child’s education as you enter a world of mystery, adventure and fascinating insight at this hero-themed open day. Please contact the registrar Sam Compton on 01453 822164 to reserve your place. 9am-12.30pm.
WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING
FRI 7-SUN 30 OCT
The Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham GL50 cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature1UL,
Explore new ideas, techniques and materials for creating illustrators with Hannah Dyson at these weekly sessions for ages 7-11. £48.
Meet the Gloucester adventurer and author best known as his alter-ego Adventureman who has run over 200 marathons across Canada, cycled 14,000 miles from Bangkok to Gloucester and holds a world record for cycling on a static bike. 7.30pm, £15.
Cotswold Farm Park, Cheltenham, GL54 5FL, cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
TUE 4-THU 6 OCT
ROBIN STEVENS: MINISTRY OF UNLADYLIKE ACTIVITY (CLF)
Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL, cotswoldfarmpark.co.ukwww.
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An opportunity to look around the school, meet the headteacher, staff and pupils and see why Berkhampstead was voted Independent School of the Year in the SoGlos Lifestyle Awards. Appointments available between 9.30 and 11.30am.
SAT 1-SUN 16 OCT
More than 100 local producers and artisans serve up food and drink, talks, parent and child cookery lesson and lots of children’s activities for a foodie family day out. 10am5pm, £3-£15.
Newent Community School & Sixth Form Centre, Watery Lane, Newent GL18 1QF, www.newent.gloucs.sch.uk
WED 5 OCT
THU 6 OCT-THU 17 NOV
Cattle Country Farm Park, Berkeley GL13 9EW, cattlecountry.co.uk
SAT 8 OCT
FRI 30 SEP
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Grab your wellies and a wheelbarrow and pick your perfect pumpkin at Cattle Country. Plus check out the Pumpkin Patch photo booths for the ultimate autumn family photo. Tickets from £10 available online.
WED 28 SEP
The King’s School, Pitt St, Gloucester GL1 2BG, www.thekingsschool.co.uk
FIVE VALLEYS WALK Stroud, www.meningitisnow.org
Three opportunities to see the school at work and hear about what it has to offer your child with open mornings on Tue and Thu (10am-12noon) followed by an open evening (Thu, 6-8.30pm).
TOTS AND TALES
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FOREST SHOWCASE FOOD FESTIVAL Speech House Hotel, Forest of Dean GL16 7EL, forestshowcase.org
LECHLADE DUCK RACE
HOPELANDS OPEN DAY
Pittville Pump Room, E Approach Dr, Cheltenham GL52 cheltenhammuseum.org.uk3JE,
literature
NATURE TOTS
THU 6 OCT
Cheltenham Literature Festival returns with a packed programme for book-lovers of all ages. Details of the full programme are available online and primary schools, secondary schools and home educators can download more information about the festival’s Literature for Schools programme from the website. See also separate listings – marked (CLF) – for events of particular interest to families.
CHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL Imperial Sq, Cheltenham GL50 www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/1QZ,
Discover the great outdoors with these nature activities for pre-schoolers. 1011.30am.
Berkhampstead School, Pittville Circus Rd, Cheltenham GL52 2QA, berkhampsteadschool.co.ukwww.
NATURE
FRI 7 OCT
The Golden Duck Raft Race, Stroud, Sun 25 Sep
GE AVIATION SWIM CHALLENGE
Enter the challenge for a fun test of your swimming endurance. Enter the 1km, 2km or 5km challenges and get up to 100 lengths of swimming at the historic lido. From 7am.
Crickley Hill, nr Birdlip, GL4 8JY, gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.ukwww.
Discover the great outdoors with these nature activities for pre-schoolers. 1011.30am.
SUN 2 OCT
Country Park, Reservoir Rd, Gloucester GL4 6SX, co.uk/eventswww.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.
ILLUSTRATION CLUB
SAT 1 OCT
Hopelands Preparatory School, 38 Regent St, Stonehouse GL10 2AD, www. hopelands.org.uk
FRI 7-MON 31 OCT
WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING
Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7PU, www. sandfordparkslido.org.uk
The best way to find out more about The King’s School is to visit on an open morning, meet pupils and teachers, tour the first-class facilities and discover the school’s unique teaching and learning environment for yourself. After the tour there will be an opportunity to talk to members of the admissions and bursary teams who can answer any further questions you may have.
Gloucestershire
St Philip & St James Church, Grafton Rd, Leckhampton GL50 2DD, createcheltenham.com
Cheltenham Playhouse, 47-53 Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7HG, www. cheltplayhouse.org.uk
PUMPKIN PATCH
Promising to be bigger, better, and plumper than ever, Cotswold Farm Park’s Pumpkin Festival is an October event not to be missed.
Join Robin Stevens, author of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-winning and bestselling ‘Murder Most Unladylike’ series to find out about her brand new series ‘Ministry of Unladylike Activity’.
Help raise vital funds for the charity Meningitis Now on this sponsored walk through the Cotswold countryside. The walk is suitable for all ages and abilities and walkers can start and finish at any of eight checkpoints, covering anything from 1.5 to 21 miles. £12.50 (adult)/£6.60 (child)/£35 (family) plus all the sponsorship you can raise.
Riverside Park, Lechlade GL7 3AL, lechladeduckrace.co.uk
Music-making, rhythm and song session for the little ones exploring instruments and learning some basic rhythms. £5.
The Wilson, Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3JT, cheltenhammuseum.org.uk
OPEN DAYS
Craft and small business market, free children’s activities. 10am-4pm.
Morning of stories and crafts for toddlers and pre-schoolers with snack and drink included and a hot drink for parents/carers. 10am, £5 per child.
Prema Arts Centre, South St, Uley, Dursley GL11 5SS, www.prema.org.uk
Robin will share her tips and tricks on how to write the perfect murder mystery and the inspiration behind her new team of detectives. You will also get the chance to put your own sleuthing skills to the test and ask your burning questions, like any good detective. Ages 8+. 10.15-11.15am, £7.
MESSY PLAY
Creative messy play to help young children improve their concentration and hand-eye coordination. Includes access to the Farm Park for the rest of the day. 9.45-10.45am.
AN EVENING WITH JAMIE MCDONALD
BANG THE DRUM
PUMPKIN PATCH
It’s not just people that live on your street; there are animals, plants and trees too. In her new book ‘Adoette’, author and illustrator Lydia Monks (‘What the Ladybird Heard’) tells the tale of a tree that became the beating heart of a community until one day people decided it would be best if she went. An interactive session with drawalongs, readings and games celebrating the natural world on our doorsteps. Ages 4+. 10-11am, £7.
JOSEPH COELHO: MEET THE LAUREATE (CLF)
LYDIA MONKS: ADOETTE (CLF)
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Parabola Arts Centre, Parabola Rd, Cheltenham GL50 cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature3AA,
See award-winning performance poet Joseph Coelho in his first ever festival appearance as the Waterstones Children’s Laureate. He’s pledged to celebrate the power of poetry by showing how much fun words can be and how we can all be poets. Be inspired to use your voice and create own poem to take home and treasure. Ages 6+. 2-3pm, £7.
SUN 9 OCT
Parabola Arts Centre, Parabola Rd, Cheltenham GL50 cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature3AA,
AARDMAN: ROBIN ROBIN (CLF)
DOG SWIM
Family-friendly and fun event. 9.30am4.30pm.
When a young robin raised by a family of burglar mice meets a materialistic magpie, they set off on an adventure to steal a wish-granting Chrimcross Star to make their dreams come true. Go behind the scenes of the Oscar-nominated Netflix film ‘Robin Robin’ with creators Dan Ojari and Mikey Please. Discover how the story came to life, from the initial idea to its creation at the world-famous animation studio Aardman. Ages 6+. 1.15-2.15pm, £7.
The Hive, Montpellier Gardens, 24 Montpellier Spa Rd, Cheltenham GL50 1UL, cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature
Gloucestershire
LET’S KingshillCREATEHouse, Kingshill Lane, Dursley GL11 4BZ, www.kingshillhouse.org.uk
Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7PU, www. sandfordparkslido.org.uk
Young people-led free outdoor play. Join in with unstructured activities that will encourage imagination in your little ones. 10-11.30am, £3 per child/£1 sibling.
Learn how you can make a difference and help make the world a better place with award-winning author and human rights activist Onjali Q Raúf (‘The Boy at the Back of the Class’). Introducing her first non-fiction title ‘Hope on the Horizon’. Ages 9+. 1011am, £7.
Outdoor craft, food and small business market. 11am-3pm.
Cleeve Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, GL52 8AE, createcheltenham.com
Brockhampton, Bringsty, nr Bromyard WR6 5TB, brockhamptonwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/
WED 12 OCT
Visit Gloucester’s co-educational grammar school and discover what it has to offer your child. Timeslots at 9.30am and 11.30am.
The Hive, Montpellier Gardens, 24 Montpellier Spa Rd, Cheltenham GL50 1UL, cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature
Parabola Arts Centre, Parabola Rd, Cheltenham GL50 cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature3AA,
Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9BQ, www.berkeley-castle.com
The Wilson, Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3JT, cheltenhammuseum.org.uk
FRI 21-SAT 22 OCT
Travel to India for a joyful celebration of its people, places and wildlife with awardwinning author Jasbinder Bilan (‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’, ‘Tamarind and the Star of Ishta’, ‘Aarti and the Blue Gods’) and illustrator Nina Chakrabarti. From elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala to ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, discover fascinating facts in this fun event with storytelling and live illustration. Ages 6+. 10-11am, £7.
SAT 22-SUN 30 OCT
Special concert celebrating 40 years of the beloved novel ‘War Horse’ by author Michael Morpurgo, which follows the story of a young farm horse taken from the fields of Devon to the Western Front in 1914, and the people he encounters along the way. Morpurgo retells an abridged version of the story accompanied by music and songs from the National Theatre production performed by actor, folk musician and singer Ben Murray. Ages 10+. 2-3pm, £7.
SAT 22-MON 31 OCT EEK! WEEK
SAT 22 OCT
A week of ‘spooktacular’ half-term fun including Halloween craft, pumpkin carving and spooky trails. 11am-3pm.
Illustrator Nick Sharratt invites you to stroll around eight magnificently silly museums in this picture-book packed with jokes, puns and drawing activities. Step inside the superstinky Poo-seum, keep super-quiet at the Snoozeum and you won’t believe your eyes at the Confuseum! There’s even an amazing All-About-YOU-seum. Ages 4+. 10-11am, £7.
SUN 16 OCT
CHAKRABARTI: INDIA, INCREDIBLE INDIA (CLF)
Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Forest of Dean GL14 2UB, www.deanheritagecentre.com
WED 19 OCT
Parabola Arts Centre, Parabola Rd, Cheltenham GL50 cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature3AA,
Craft and small business market, free children’s activities 1-4pm.
Gloucestershire
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THE SHOWCASE
Holy Apostles Church Hall, London Rd, Charlton Kings, GL52 6HW, createcheltenham.com
JASBINDER BILAN AND NINA
MON 10 OCT MESSY PLAY
WED 19-SUN 23 OCT
HOLY APOSTLES MARKET
BANG THE DRUM
ONJALI Q. RAÚF: HOPE ON THE HORIZON (CLF)
MON 24-FRI 28 OCT
OCTOBER HALF TERM EVENTS
Music-making, rhythm and song session for the little ones exploring instruments and learning some basic rhythms. £5.
MESSY PLAY
Racing returns to Cheltenham after the summer break. From 12noon, under-18s free.
Programme of music, theatre and other art coordinated by guest artistic director Dave Ayre including the premiere of a new show based on Peter Pan. Full programme tba.
SIMON FARNABY: THE WIZARD IN MY SHED (CLF)
Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, thejockeyclub. co.uk/cheltenham
Explore the spooky side of the orchards on this fun trail - and you might well win a prize as well. 10am-4pm, £2.50.
OUTDOOR MARKET
GHOSTS OF THE ORCHARD
Simon Farnaby, actor (‘Horrible Histories’, ‘Ghosts’), screenwriter (‘Paddington 2’) and brilliant book writer, talks with author and presenter Anna James (‘Pages & Co’) about his hilarious ‘The Wizard in My Shed’ series, and why funny books are really important. 12-1pm.
Commemorate a loved one and raise funds for the Sue Ryder charity with family and friends by joining this 10K walk starting from St Edward’s Prep School. 7pm-12midnight.
Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL, cotswoldfarmpark.co.ukwww.
When you’re young it can be hard to make yourself heard, but you can still make a difference. Editorial director of ‘The Week Junior’, Anna Bassi introduces four young changemakers who have inspired others to create a cleaner, greener world. Relaxed performance. Ages 9+. 12-1pm, £7.
Parabola Arts Centre, Parabola Rd, Cheltenham GL50 cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature3AA,
Pittville Pump Room, E Approach Dr, Cheltenham GL52 cheltenhammuseum.org.uk3JE,
The Kings Arms, High St, Prestbury GL52 3AR, createcheltenham.com
Creative messy play. Includes access to the Farm Park for the rest of the day. 9.4510.45am.
YOU CAN DO IT! (CLF)
Parabola Arts Centre, Parabola Rd, Cheltenham GL50 cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature3AA,
CRAFT MARKET
SUN 23-SAT 29 OCT
Self-led interactive audio extravaganza: meet an array of teachers who’ll introduce you to “delights, frights and vampire bites”. Face painting on selected dates (£4). £1 (child) plus standard admission.
Simon Farnaby, Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham, Sun 16 Oct
Special interactive trail exploring the “eek!citing” and mysterious world of the wetlands that promises to be “a weirdly wild day out for the whole family”.
THE CRYPT OPEN DAY
WAR HORSE: THE CONCERT (CLF)
Street food, crafts, small business market and free children’s activities. 1-4pm. SUE RYDER STARLIGHT HIKE St Edward’s Prep School, London Rd, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham GL52 6NR, sueryder.org
Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Newgrounds Ln, Gloucester GL2 7BT, wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge
SAT 15 OCT
The Crypt School, Podsmead Rd, Gloucester GL2 5AE, www.cryptschool.org
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STROUD ARTS FESTIVAL
Various venues, Stroud, stroudartsfestival.org
Cheltenhan Town Hall, Imperial Sq, Cheltenham GL50 cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature1QA,
Morning of stories and crafts for toddlers and pre-schoolers with snack and drink included and a hot drink for parents/carers. 10am, £5 per child.
TOTS AND TALES
NICK SHARRATT: SUPER SILLY MUSEUMS (CLF)
MON 17 OCT
GHOUL SCHOOL
Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL, cotswoldfarmpark.co.ukwww.
Creative messy play to help young children improve their concentration and hand-eye coordination. Includes access to the Farm Park for the rest of the day. 9.45-10.45am.
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Cattle Country Farm Park in Berkeley runs two unmissa ble events this Autumn (even before Father Christmas arrives in December!)
ducating children is both a responsibility and a privilege. Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre takes this responsibility very seriously, wanting its students to love school yet be ready to leave it well-prepared for the future. The school aims for them to achieve the best possible examination results, while being involved in a wide range of activities, forging lifelong friendships and having happyNewentmemories.iscommitted to inspir ing learners through a vibrant, innovative and supportive envi ronment where students develop resourcefulness and resilience, accept responsibility and are chal lenged to take risks to succeed, so they leave with a passion for life-long learning.
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Explore Mission Possible at WWT Slimbridge, where you can meet and feed the world’s rarest goose.
The farm’s Pumpkin Patch opens on Fri 7 Oct and they’ve got thousands of home-grown pumpkins and gourds to pick! You’ll also find pumpkin carving and decorating, marshmallow toasting and a seasonal menu in Graze cafe. Tickets include entry to the Pump kin Patch and a whole day in the park! Pumpkins are priced by size and start at £1 each.
Wonder at the amazing amphibians in Toad Hall, marvellous mammals at Back from the Brink, spot all six species of flamin go or cruise along on a Canoe Safari.
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She is passionate that Newent continues to be the high achiev ing school of choice for parents and children. She believes its students are wonderful ambassa dors for the school.
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Book for an evening of spectacular fireworks and music on Sat 5 and Sun 6 Nov. Fireworks tickets include entry to a whole afternoon in the park! Last year’s event sold out so early booking recommended.
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Pumpkins & fireworks at Cattle Country!
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Parents considering options for their children in September 2023, will find details of the school’s October Open Day Events on the back page of this magazine.
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Become a Wetland Hero with Slimbridge’s own app created by Aardman, the West Country’s Oscar-winning animators, and unlock the secrets of Slimbridge.
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre continues to offer a broad, balanced curricu lum supported by a vast range
“We are a ‘kind’ school where staff support and encourage each other and students to achieve their best,” says the principal, Mrs Burke (pictured, with students).
of additional opportunities and extra-curricular activities.
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Cheltenham welcomes kids’ authors galore!
When autumn arrives at Cots wold Farm Park, little farmers get excited about digging for giant potatoes and choosing the per fect pumpkin. The Cheltenham visitor attraction’s Potato Patch returns this Sept, allowing young explorers to search for the big gest spud. Cotswold Farm Park’s Pumpkin Festival this October is not to be missed. Families and guests will delight at the spooktacular activities, decora tions, and selfie stations, before choosing those all-important carving pumpkins to carefully carry home. And then you can head through the main gates to meet the farm park’s rare breeds, including the Suffolk Punch horse and Albion cattle.
Free dropin activities in The Wild Wood, The Story Shack and The Den include storytell ing, puzzles and brainteasers, draw-alongs, craft sessions from the Woodland Trust and The Week Junior Global News Trail, featuring fascinating stories and a free copy of the magazine for everyone who completes it.
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Discover Slimbridge this autumn!
Visit the Living Wetland Theatre and Waterscapes Aviary; meet Sprout the friendly pelican, Nzuri the crowned crane or the trust’s marvellous magpie geese.
During October Half Term head along to eek! week. Are you brave enough to explore Slimbridge’s interactive trail? Discover an eek!citing and mysterious world of wetland nature. Book now via the website.
Farm Park admission includes free entry to the events field, ‘Pumpkin Festival Only’ tickets also available. Book in advance and sign up to the mailing list for early access.
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his year’s bumper family programme at Cheltenham Literature Festival invites children on a literary adventure. Highlights include Michael Morpurgo celebrating the 40th anniversary of his novel ‘War Horse’ in a concert from the National Theatre; sessions with new Waterstones Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho; much-loved illustrator Nick Sharratt; and multi-million-selling ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ author Cressida Cowell. Comedy legend Lenny Henry, writer Michael Rosen and ‘Percy the Park Keeper’s Nick Butterworth also appear, as do BBC Radio 1 Breakfast host Greg James, with co-writer Chris Smith
You’ve brought out some wonderful books for children over the years. What’s your inspiration for creating these titles? And why do you direct your aמּention towards a younger audience? My inspiration is imagination. Giving a child the opportunity to get lost in the author’s imagination, and inspiring their own imagination, is such a wonderful thing. Books felt like a liמּle bit of magic to me when I was growing up. If those books also inspire children to then dream and become who they want to be or do beמּer, then that’s amazing.
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A diverse population should be celebrated because then we can find out what makes us unique and therefore what our own personal superpowers are.
With A Superpower Like Mine I want young children to discover their own superpowers and celebrate the power to be themselves.
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hands-on indoor fungi craft activ ities combined with the outdoor discovery trail.
During this time the club has taught thousands of students of all ages, many of whom achieved black belt and beyond,
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If you have time, why not wander along the Tree Top Walkway or see if you can spot the Gruffalo?
During the half-term holiday, Monday 24 to Friday 28 October, you can also take part in free
I am inspired by the children I meet every day and I wanted to find a way of celebrating that through literature in the hope youngsters realise just how important they are.
Throughout October and No vember, you will be able to hunt for fungi as you walk amongst the glorious display of autumn colour. Simply collect your free fungi discovery trail map from the Welcome Building.
If you had to decide, what is your greatest superpower? This is a tough one! Having so many different jobs and roles means that I have to be super organised. So, I guess being organised and efficient would have to be my superpower!
A Superpower Like Mine seeks to inspire, but also puts a focus on diversity in all its different shapes and forms. Any child can pick up this book and see a bit of themselves, and hopefully feel a liמּle bit more special.
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e have all heard of a mushroom, but how much do we know about the wonderful wild mushrooms found in our forests?Youcan all become fun gi-spotters! Visit Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, this autumn and find out about the wonders of woodland fungi.
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A Superpower Like Mine is a story about seeing the best in others and yourself because that is what maמּers, not what colour your skin is, not what gender you identify as or whether you happen to need a wheelchair to get around.
The school has sent teams to Mexico, Canada and Japan, securing medals and creating life-long friendships all over the world.
Primary Times chats to Dr Ranj as he releases his fourth children’s book - an empowering story about seeing the best in others and yourself.
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This was very deliberate. Children are not born with views that make them look at people differently, it is society that does this. I hope my characters help children, and even some adults, understand that. I also want any child to be able to see themselves in this book, which is why we showcase such a range of different characters.
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You also touch on diversity and disability throughout the book without making it out to be a restriction. Was this deliberate? Is it important for children to see their lives without restrictions from disability?
Westonbirt provides an amaz ing autumn outdoors setting for a fun family day out!
Do you know anyone in your own life that has a superpower? Perhaps you gained inspiration from these people in particular? My patients are my superheroes. The strength and resilience that they show, especially when some of them are so poorly, is really inspiring. They remind me to look for the positives in life, even when you are in the most difficult of situations. They are also the reason I never take any moment or opportunity for granted. We have to make the most of right now while we can!
A Superpower Like Mine sweetly depicts how everyone has a lot of special superpowers inside of them. What was your inspiration for this? Every child has their own superpowers. In fact, every single person has their own superpowers,
(SMA). This year the club celebrates 21 years of teaching karate to the people of Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding areas. By combining Japanese etiquette and discipline with the British sense of fair play SMA has helped many of its members achieve their personal goals.
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In June 2001, SMA founder Brian Jarvis opened clubs in Gloucester, and Cheltenham, more recently expanding to clubs in Kingsway and Quedgeley, Gloucester, and Tewkesbury and Ross on Wye.
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As a paediatrician I’d like to think I understand quite a bit about what makes children tick. My books, both fiction and non-fiction, are completely geared towards young people –whether that be youngsters who are being read to by an adult or older sibling, or those who are able to sit down and read themselves.
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The club provides age-appro priate classes to children of all ages, teens and adults. Through long-term practice it sees shy and timid pupils grow in self-confi dence as their technical ability and skill improve. Class mem bers learn to understand their own strengths and weaknesses through regular training and healthy competition, and are bet ter able to handle nerves both in and outside the dojo or training hall. Free trial classes are available at all SMA venues.
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Individual talent and excellence are celebrated and all pupils have a strong sense of community. The blend of personal achievement and team spirit is one of the defining qualities of King’s.
Gloucester, Cheltenham and Cirencester with two-week trials available for new stu dents to see what Stagecoach is all about. All Stagecoach schools are Ofsted registered and accept childcare vouchers and tax-free payments, with direct debit plans available to spread fees over the year, so there are options to suit everyone. Classes run during term times for one-and-a-half hours each week for 4 to 6-year-olds, while for students aged 6 and over there are three-hour sessions with various performance oppor tunities and projects to get stuck into over the year! Plus, Stage coach’s Holiday Workshops are always a huge hit with week-long
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Pastoral care is a high priority, and the school works closely with parents to create a secure environment where children can thrive and be happy.
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King’s is an award-winning, independent day school with over 740 pupils, girls and boys, aged 3 to 18. It is adjacent to Gloucester Cathedral, which is integral to the life of the school, giving it a special identity. While the school’s history and setting are inspiring, King’s provides something even more valuable, a genuine love of learning, by offering stimulating and engaging lessons in small classes, and by encouraging children to pursue their personal interests. Its varied range of sport, music, performing and creative arts is truly enriching.
tagecoach Performing Arts offers fun, friendly and inclusive classes in singing, dancing and acting for children aged 4 to 18. The school believes in adaptable teaching to suit your child’s own journey and is fully inclusive to everyone.
Stagecoach has weekly classes across Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during term times in
“You guys really have helped Ellie with her confidence. Before Stagecoach she hardly ever spoke out in class at school and now she is confident enough to. We have seen her improve dramatically this year.”
“Our boy Mo absolutely adores Stagecoach - he has the most fun and his creative, energetic nature thrives here.”
arents looking for an inspirational forward-thinking, pupil-centred education for their child should visit The King’s School, Gloucester. Its open morning on Sat 8 Oct is a great opportunity to visit on a typical school day to see the learning in action.
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Stagecoach’s new term starts in September with limited avail ability across all classes.
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There’s nothing better than seeing King’s in action and the school warmly welcomes visitors to its next Open Morning (please pre-register via the school web site).
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Visit www.stagecoach.co.uk and enter your postcode to find your nearest school, check class times and available places before booking a two-week trial to explore what Stagecoach is all about. They can’t wait to wel come you and your children to the fabulous, friendly, Stagecoach
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