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Lido swims out of lockdown

Parents’ and teachers’ news, education and contacts

Built in 1935 and operating as a charitable trust since 1996, Sandford Parks Lido is the perfect day out for all the family. Despite its two heated outdoor pools opening under Covid restrictions this coming year, it still has a variety of activities on offer, such as swimming lessons, Rookie Lifeguarding and general family-friendly swim sessions. The lido hopes that, as restrictions are lifted, it will be able to get back to “normality”, re-open the children’s pool and remove the current one-hour booking slots. For more information and more updates on its plans throughout the season, check its website regularly. The team looks forward to seeing you very soon.

Ffi: Sandford Parks Lido W: www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk

Grammar school ready?

How best can we prepare our child for grammar school, to give them the skills to approach the 11+ with confidence?

Cotswold Education provides the complete 11+ preparation programme including an assessment test, 11+ mock tests and a range of courses and revision sessions to develop your child’s ability to understand and solve grammar school test questions.

Its learning community of educators, parents and children meets regularly to discuss particular areas of concern, such as ‘Is tuition necessary?’ and ‘How has lockdown affected 11+ preparation?’. Membership is free, open to all and offers exclusive discounts and support.

Cotswold Education is a well-established local business run by highly qualified and experienced educators who have been through the grammar school application process many times. To find out more about Cotswold Education’s events and to book a place, see the website or contact them via phone or email.

Ffi Cotswold Education W: www.cotswoldeducation.co.uk E: cotswoldeducationuk@gmail.com T: 07976 218062

by US jazz legend Gregory Porter and BBC 6 Music presenter Cerys Matthews, is a superb introduction for children to the excitement and colour of jazz. The line-up includes Steve Winwood, Soweto Kinch, SK Shlomo, Cleveland Watkiss, Rachael Cohen, Faye MacCalman and Lara Jones, Zoe & Idris Rahman, and a premiere from guitarist Chris Montague. 3pm ‘til “late”, free.

TUE 18 MAY MUSEUM OF GLOUCESTER REOPENING Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP, www. museumofgloucester.co.uk • Following the reopening of the café and Tourist Information Centre, the whole museum reopens, allowing visitors to discover the history of the city from its origins as a Roman settlement to its development through the Dark Ages and Medieval period. Also a significant collection of art including paintings by Richard Wilson, Thomas Gainsborough, John Atkinson Grimshaw and Thomas Dibdin.

SAT 22 MAY THE KING’S SCHOOL - WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING The King’s School, Pitt St, Gloucester GL1 2BG, www.thekingsschool. co.uk • Government guidance allowing, parents have an ideal opportunity to discover in person what this “unique” school can offer your child. King’s promises academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and a programme of co-curricular opportunities to over 650 pupils, aged 3 to 18. Its “unequalled” cathedral setting offers “a special sense of identity”. Increasingly, families throughout Gloucestershire are sending their children to King’s for a great all-round education. Visit website or call 01452 337337 for more details.

SAT 22 MAY WESTONBIRT 10K Westonbirt Arboretum, The National Arboretum, Tetbury GL8 8QS, www.forestryengland.uk/ westonbirt/10k • Although sold out, would-be runners can still join a waiting list. Race starts at 4pm.

MON 31 MAY-SUN 6 JUN MAY HALF TERM EVENTS Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Forest of Dean GL14 2UB, www.deanheritagecentre.com/ whats-on/may-half-term • The exact details of these events for families and children are still to be confirmed, but the centre is planning a programme of activities - plus the chance to explore the surrounding forest - government restrictions allowing.

JUNE

TUE 1-WED 2 JUN THE DRAMA COMPANY WORKSHOPS Gorsley Goffs Primary School, Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7SE, www. dramacompany.co.uk • Theatre workshop for children aged 5 to 10. Limited numbers to comply with covid restrictions. £13.50 (one day)/£25 (two days). 01989 720627 or 07814 624417.

THU 24 JUN THE CRYPT OPEN DAY Podsmead Rd, Gloucester, GL2 5AE, www.cryptschool.org/admissions/ open-events • Parents of Year 5 pupils can discover what this school could hold for their children. 9.3011.30am. 01452 530291. Advertising feature

Adam’s welcome back to Cotswold Farm Park

Cotswold Farm

Park, home of farmer and television presenter Adam Henson, reopens its gates for an outdoor experience on Monday 12 April. The animals and team are very much looking forward to finally welcoming visitors back! The indoor barns must stay closed for now, but there’s a whole host of things to do outside while you soak up this beautiful patch of the Cotswolds.

Arm yourself with some animal snacks and take to the rare breeds trail to meet a cast of characterful animals. Lambing and kidding season is just coming to an end, so there are plenty of little ones frolicking in the paddocks.

Discover wonderful views, rare wildlife and stunning seasonal flowers on the two-mile Wildlife Walk (or the one-mile shorter route). Explore the Woodland Walk and Conservation Area, or whip up some messy delights in the Muddy Kitchen.

There’s also a variety of outdoor play equipment; pedal tractors, swings, sandpits and bouncy pillows.

The Ox Shed café will open for outdoor food service to begin with, until the restrictions around indoor hospitality are lifted later in the spring. The Milk Churn will also open, with a brand new menu of wrap boxes and healthy salads, as well as other snacks and drinks. Inside the park, Dolly’s will serve ice creams and other refreshments.

All tickets need to be pre-booked online and capacity is limited.