Country Child - Hampshire/Wiltshire Edition

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Summer 15/Issue 21

HOME HELP!

Childcare options for working parents

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EVERY LITTLE HELPS Sophie Pender-Cudlip on making a private education more affordable

BOYS 2 MEN

Raising a man to be proud of

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: WHAT’S ON ■ SHOPPING ■ PROPERTY ■ SCHOOL NEWS ■ LOCAL EVENTS

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From their very first day at Clayesmore Prep, children encounter endless opportunities and exciting experiences. In fact, The Good Schools Guide says there’s ‘never a dull moment’ at this vibrant school that shares 62 acres of stunning parkland and fabulous facilities with the Senior School.

The journey begins in the Nursery and Pre-Prep, which nestle together in a delightful woodland setting that is ideal for outdoor play and exploration. Little ones are lavished with individual attention in small classes, giving them the time to develop their unique abilities. They learn through play in a safe, nurturing atmosphere, while trying out all kinds of activities taught by specialist teachers such as dance, music, drama and swimming.

Clayesmore also has its own fleet of minibuses so even the youngest children can learn from the wider world around them. Another advantage for busy parents is the Pre-Prep’s extended opening hours with before and after school care and for those below Nursery age there are free fortnightly play sessions.

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learning, sport, music, art, drama and more. The Prep curriculum follows the National Curriculum but has a broader, more creative approach with specialist teaching for music, French, games, PE, swimming and art, as well as IT and Design & Technology. Each pupil’s potential is realised as they continue to receive time and attention in a warm, friendly environment and there are boundless opportunities such as playing in weekly matches, performing in a variety of musical ensembles and taking to the stage in a purpose built theatre.

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Contents

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Summer 2015

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Boys to Men - Raising a man to be proud of

Interior Ideas -

9 What’s In Store - Kids in the kitchen

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WIN - Tickets to Retrospective

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Show and Tell -

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Country Child Loves - What’s hot this season

preview page on Inside out

7 Family Matters 11 Car Seat Confusion - Choosing the right one for your child.

16 Home Help - Childcare options for working parents.

19 Every Little Helps - Making a private education more affordable. Inside out - Days out for the family 23 Inside Out - What’s on this Summer.

24 Calendar - Pull out events guide.

26 Toddler Timetable 30 Great Outdoors - All about the bees.

32 Food Glorious Food - Foodie news and seasonal tips.

35 Window Shopping - Homes with equestrian facilities.

37 Kidzone - Kid’s activity page and WIN a bike helmet.

40 Top Marks 43 Open For Business - Advice and news for businesses.

46 DIY Dad -

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Family Matters Gender differences – bringing up boys and girls

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ne of the most fascinating things about having children is watching their personalities and preferences emerge. Do you wonder how much

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translating into equal levels of professional success and

their genes and their gender or whether their environment plays just as strong a role – so boys will be boys (and vice versa) because they are conditioned from birth to be so?

surges of testosterone at various stages of childhood and adolescence. As well as

behave and relate to others. The profound changes going on in the teenage boy’s brain can render your average fourteen and frankly a bit dopey.

Hormones don’t seem to play

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production of testosterone and male genitalia start to form.

encouraging and celebrating the fact that there’s more than one way to be a girl. They have been particularly effective

My sons tend to be boisterous and love rugby while my daughter is more graceful and enjoys ballet

brain development and there is a consensus amongst scientists that there are differences in the way in which the male and female brains are ‘connected’. How these small differences in brain structure relate to differences in our performance

arguably living in a ‘man’s world’ (based on most standard measures of success). Notions of masculinity have changed in decline of traditional industries and the rise of Feminism.

due to a lack of aspiration amongst some male social groups. Suicide is the biggest killer of young men and they are invariably the victims

mentors and showing boys that being ‘good men’ is about more than just toughness are what we need for our sons to thrive.

shrink depending on how they’re used.

The somewhat dogmatic view (championed by those same has given way to an increased willingness to see that some differences are inherent (apart from the obvious physical ones). Problems only really arise when the idea that something is ‘different’ becomes synonymous with ‘not as good’ so the idea that girls cannot be good at science and

about things slightly differently but that each approach and outcome can be equally good.

foundations of good parenting apply equally. My sons tend to be boisterous and love rugby while my daughter is more graceful and enjoys ballet (this might be because of and they still preferred mud!) but I wouldn’t mind at all if it was the other way around. My main concern is that they are never held back on the basis of their gender. I would encourage them all to be the best they can in whatever they We must be equally supportive of and committed to boys’ and girls’ hopes and dreams and make sure they have plenty of amazing role models to guide them along the way.

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Are you sitting comfortably?

Miranda is on hand to ease car seat confusion uying a car seat is one of the most important purchases discharge your baby unless you have a suitable car seat at

begin?’ that little bit more plain sailing. With car seats falling into one

Spending a couple of hours looking through manufacturers websites before setting foot out of the house is a recommended starting point. Which? ( that may help your search. Narrowing down suitable makes and models from the comfort of your armchair is likely to reduce the room for growth.

Checking whether the dimensions of the seat will actually minders) sounds obvious but websites are awash with warnings Photo courtesy of Britax UK

when shopping.

The Britax website hosts a Fit-Finder facility which allows but most importantly safest for their child.

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children adopt this position until four years of age. According safer in a frontal collision. They protect the neck and head by distributing the force along the back of the seat and are much offer a range of these seats to customers.

Parents with height on their side are advised to check that the

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Parents need to change their child's car seat as the child grows and the Fit-Finder can help with this decision process by calculating the correct seat for a child's age and weight as they develop and grow.

Select the age or weight of your child and then select the make, model and year of your car using simple drop down menus. From these selections it then provides a selection of Britax child car seats that have been tested for the selected vehicle. britax.eu Parents can then also use the Fit My Child tool on the same website to compare the child car seats found by the Fit-Finder website also features a New Safety Centre which details everything a parent needs to know about selecting a child car seat including additional information on how to choose the right seat, detailed information on Britax ISOFIX, safety advice, further details on UK regulations, technical information, standards and some frequently asked questions.

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Sarah Third on raising a cherished son to be a caring man

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t’s a boy! The immortal words that will change your

deliciousness you’re cradling will muscle into your head and heart more deeply than any lover ever could. The unique strength documented throughout history and literature and while things might not said for this powerful relationship. on maternity leave and the Dad’s and him only serve to increase the intensity of the immeasurable love. As with an infant of either

is it that makes the bond so special when it comes to us mums and our little boys?

Sarah and her son Cameron - photo by Bella West

From the ‘use your words’ mantra we give our toddlers to

a mother to a boy is no easy thing but then parenting in general is Studies have actually shown that pushing boys to separate

their personal or professional life. The emotional intelligence and articulacy we enforce can only be a good thing.

don’t have a secure attachment to their mothers can go on to traits later in life. Research suggests that boys who are close to their mums perform better at school and tend to verbalise and feelings. These boys will often be more articulate and can display

listen and talk about their feelings are much more attractive and it generally follows that a boy who loves and respects his mother will treat all the women in his life in a respectful and emotionally intuitive manner.

Although it strikes fear into my heart to think of my darling

nurture a more ‘emotional intelligence’ in their sons. allows boys to see that the macho stereotype of ‘big boys don’t cry’ doesn’t have to apply at all of the time) and will treat others in a kind and respectful way. more self assured and comfortable in their own skin. to keep the lines of communication open and to be available to talk with your children. Teenage boys who are close to their mums will generally be less likely to cave into negative peer

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(that’s a whole other article!) but we cannot underestimate the

Have your say - mums share their experiences of parenting boys, big and small

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t is a terrible thing to admit that I wanted a girl…I wanted ultimately be there when she chose her dress to marry the man a Jedi master. I watch my young nieces play; they cuddle dolly

It’s my eldest Fred’s 6th was presented with a cross between an old man and a smurf.

young male bravado. Dinosaurs replace unicorns and ‘Star Wars’ and masculine competition.

Footballs (despite my blatant disregard for the sport) become

the absolute love and adoration that has grown from having boys.

how it is; I embrace it and even enjoy it! I try to soak up every moment of my life with boys and when I kiss them goodnight I

other way. I have learnt that a willy can be a very useful appendage

tree wee has proven a time saving convenience!

There is also something really beautifully ‘Just William’ about a

to slow down so I can bask in the smallness and innocence… but it ignores me. I remain thankful for every beautifully naive comment aired and each moment of innocent revelation I observe...and miss my initial desire for pink.

Mel Shaw, Teacher and Mum to Fred and Otto

patch. It is funny what you consider beautiful when you have a boy.

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ast month we welcomed another teenager into the house as our second son turned thirteen. How did they grow up so fast, these boy-men towering over me? I worry about my ability to steer them along the path to a happy and successful adulthood while loosening the reigns at the same time and occasionally long for the simpler, if exhausting, times of their early childhood.

Nowadays, there is constant showering, bottom-less appetites, loud rap music, banter and bolshiness. But they are also great company, make me laugh and explain loads of stuff to me that I don’t understand. When I’m feeling exasperated by dirty socks stuffed between sofa cushions or crisp packets on in their brains - the bit that connects everything together and helps them plan and be organized - is still work in progress.

I feel lucky that my two teenage sons are sporty. While by no means a panacea for all bad behavior, it provides an outlet for pent-up energy, provides some all-important role models, boosts their self-esteem and, hopefully, makes them less likely to get into drugs and other dodgy things.

Parenting teens is a balancing act, setting boundaries but with room to explore – it’s only natural for them to want independence and take risks. We punished the pilfering of a bottle of Bacardi found under the sixteen year-old’s bed, but were supportive when he was disciplined at school for ‘associating with smokers’ (we were impressed he had made the choice not to join in). We chat and share news but I’m aware of the fact that they need more privacy now.

Meeting girlfriends is fun (I like that they’re liked) and we try to emphasise the need to be respectful and sensible - “How would you want your sister to be treated?” we ask.

I’m looking forward to meeting the men they’ll soon become and hope that we are getting the preparation right most, even if not all, of the time. Alix Austen, Sub Editor & mother of 3 sons

Photography Millie Pilkington

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Home Help!

PHOTOGRAPHY MILLIE PILKINGTON

Rebecca Fletcher AKA our blogger ‘Margot tries the goodlife’ shares her ups and downs of childcare conundrums upon moving to the country

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hoosing the right sort of childcare to suit your

looking after two babies at once seemed to be more of a pleasure to her than a chore. Sharing a nanny had its challenges but the

can be daunting and unfamiliar territory. babies were in good hands.

I with a good deal of apprehension. We knew very little about what to look for in a potential nanny or whether other options such as full time nursery or a local childminder might work better

for thought. A recommendation is clearly worth its weight in really know what I was doing and having someone there to guide

that our little dot could be cared for in her own environment. seemed that our worries were shared ones. We ended up opting was to last until our babies were almost two years old. Acting on a recommendation from someone local whose nanny was

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you at a very intimate time in your family’s life and at times a new mother can feel very vulnerable. Someone once described my

Do check your local town or village noticeboards for nanny agency adverts in your area, as well as childminders and nannies. Ask at toddler, mother and baby sessions or other parents at the school gates for recommendations too.

us are now looking to grandparents to offer ad hoc babysitting as and when I need help. I’m very lucky they live close by and

Hampshire County Council offers a range of information on childcare as well as for various agencies and other emergency type childcare. It has a webpage dedicated to grandparents who support families with day to day childcare too.

The Family Information Directory from Dorset County Council also offers information and advice on the types of childcare available in the area, as does Wiltshire Council’s Childcare Online Directory.

to look after the children and help with housekeeping in return for board and lodging. Having placed more than 500 women in 40 or

Childcare.co.uk is a great resource too and with over 1,000,000 members nationwide, it offers an award winning online social networking platform for parents, childcare providers and private tutors. Members have to pay a fee to advertise their services and those seeking to hire pay a small amount to access individual information of candidates they are interested in.

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If you want to send your children to private school but are not sure you can afford it, Sophie Pender-Cudlip suggests some steps you can take to embark on the journey

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very parent wants the best education for their child and some believe that private education offers just that. Schools are now

a different view on whether it is better to invest in children at prep or senior. One bursar said if a family gets a good bursary from a reputable prep school with good academic track record then it is highly likely they will get one from the senior school afterwards. The Continued on page 21......

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A Guide to Getting the Best Value Education: Step 1. Do your research interested in. Take a look at their accounts to see how the bursaries come out of net fee income (i.e are other parents subsidising bursaries) or whether the school has endowments and

it could prove to be less stressful and cost effective if it allows perhaps more willing to negotiate on these places. year. These schools are habitually known as the UK education’s says state boarding schools offer families the Holy Grail when

the more bursaries on offer.

Step 2. Make contact early

Arrange to meet the head or bursar at least two years

Step 7. Form good relationships

Make sure you have a good relationship with the head and play your part at the school fête or on a school trip. This all helps when the head of a prep school picks up the phone to the head of a senior school to give feedback on a child and their family.

Step 3. Get ready to be means tested Step 9. Stay grounded

as bursars are quite within their rights to retract bursaries if they discover a secret holiday home in Scotland. Also be prepared for a

It is wonderful for your children to have this educational opportunity but encourage them to stay grounded. While it may not be normal to have the latest iPhone 6 at the age of 10 or go be rubbing shoulders with many wealthy families but it is important for them to understand that this is not how most people live.

charitable status of many independent schools insisting that more means tested bursaries were offered rather than just scholarships.

If your circumstances change through an inheritance

unless you are able to combine it with a means tested award.

Step 5. Keep an eye out for awards

Knighton House has introduced the Greenwood Awards which St Mary’s Shaftesbury offers an academic scholarship to a child at

that investing in education is one of the best things you can offer your children.

Many families make pay for education and put themselves under tremendous stress to

school heads encouraging children to apply. The award is means tested and given to a child who will make the most of a boarding

how wonderful it will is paid and your small

Photography by Millie Pilkington for Perrott Hill School

Canford recently announced that they have received a £1 million donation to fund more places. Some of these awards have the

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or the sheer spectacle of the sets and stage areas, Boomtown Fair, near Winchester has to be top of the list. The eight districts that make up the town really are a sight to behold, each offering a different genre of music to keep even the most die hard music fans happy. From ska and punk, trance and drum and bass to reggae, dancehall and gypsy punk funk to Balkan pirate - you’d be hard pushed

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Now in its 25th year, the festival sees the return of the legendary Tom Jones opening the proceedings (with an unprecedented extra night), on both Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th July. He will be headlining the Main Stage supported by The Shires.

The line up is, as ever, amazing across the six unique stages.

With acts such as Bill Bailey, Jimmy Cliff, The Magic Numbers, Bellowhead and the Levellers performing as well as many other acts, including Breakthrough Music Award winners The Drystones and The Villanovas. With a renowned children’s’ area and a host of activities, workshops, food outlets and shopping stalls - this is a must for your summer calendar! To be in with a chance to win, just email info@countrychild.co.uk and tell us one of the headline acts at this year’s event. Closing date is 20th June 2015. Winner will be picked at random. For full Ts and Cs see countrychild.co.uk

With an outstanding array of food outlets, kids town, workshops and stalls and an amazing nine story pyro rave palace visual extravaganza, it’s one you won’t forget in a hurry. 13-16th Aug.

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he feel good community festival that is Grooves on the Green is back in its 15th year this July at Ashley Cross. The event raises money for Diverse Abilities Plus and is hoping this year to reach a is vital to festival organisers Janice and Richard Crump as

the help it offers. The two day family friendly festival features and a designated Kidzone area with children’s activities.

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illed as ‘Salisbury’s friendliest festival’ the Sausage Fest is back this July at Rockbourne, nr Salisbury. With the emphasis on good music and fun, this not for

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it. If you like your music with a funk / ska / indie / folk vibe with he End of The Road a side of punk thrown in then Festival at Larmer Tree you will like the bands - The Gardens is now in its 10th year.

Talks and Bigtopp are headlining With more family activities and and local band Crippled Rook workshops in the dedicated are opening the ‘Sausage Inn’ children’s area than ever before set on the Saturday afternoon. and a line up including Laura Having performed recently at Marling, Slow Club, Django Gig in A Barn, sponsored by Django and Saint Etienne, this Country Child, we can safely say is a great festival to round off they are well worth watching your summer. 4-6 Sept to get you in the spirit of things! endoftheroadfestival.com The line up is impressive with a mixture of local artists and

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he South Downs have just become the home of a cycling club with a difference! Originally from Petersfield but covering Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex; Pedal 2 Pedal caters for cyclists of all ages and abilities.

The club was established by cross country mountain bike racer and British Cycling coach Hannah Attenburrow. Pedal 2 Pedal offers a mixture of junior cycling courses aimed to get kids riding safely and confidently, in addition to a junior mountain biking academy which is the only one of its kind in the South East of England and women's specific coaching, training and workshops.

There are also new junior courses starting this Summer for young riders too.

These fundamentals of cycling for young riders aged between 6-10 years old, will introduce them to techniques needed to become better, safer cyclists. Including balance, braking and gear selection. The course will be running from The Petersfield School starting on Monday 8th June between 5 -6 pm for six weeks.

More dates also available in July.

For young riders who are interested in riding off-road Pedal 2 Pedal offers a mountain biking progression course to develop mountain bike techniques like dealing with varying surfaces, cornering, braking effectively and dealing with obstacles. This course is suitable for young riders who have already got a little experience riding off-road on tracks, forest paths and fields.

Courses are running in June and August for different age groups from 7 to 16 years old.

Hannah said: "I decided to start coaching because I wanted to help inspire more people to try mountain biking. Cycling is a fantastic sport as it improves your health, can be used to get you from a to b and the best thing is you can go to some stunning parts of the country which you can’t reach by car and that take a long time to reach by foot. The joy of mountain biking to me is being out in the countryside having a great adventure. Why not come and join us?"

The academy caters for all levels of rider aged 6 – 16, who want to join a progressive British Cycling affiliated club with a fun atmosphere where the emphasis is on team spirit and challenging your ability. Pedal2pedal@gmail.com

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Alice in Wonderland Summer Fete

s part of the Hampshire

Artisan Foods and Sharkey and George are teaming together to bring you an afternoon of fun and games. With Sharkey and George at the helm the kids are bound to be entertained. Also available will be cream teas and

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ndeavour Primary School, Andover is holding an Alice in Wonderland themed Summer Fete on 4th July to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Lewis Carrol’s books Alice in Wonderland and Alice through the Looking Glass. The fun day is aimed to raise money for the school’s outdoor learning projects, being held in the school grounds with a range of exciting attractions and events including a Mad Hatter’s Hat competition and dancing displays. Don’t forget to collect your Queen of Heart’s Tarts at the Mad Hatters Tea party, pop along to the bar-b-q or why not try your hand at Flamingo Croquet? For more information or for any offers of help please email the Friends of Endeavour Primary school on: friendsofendeavour@gmail.com

Hedonistic Hat Fair

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oin in the fun on Friday 3 to Sunday 5 July at Winchester's Hat Fair for free family fun as the streets of the city come to life for three fantastic days full of performances, tomfoolery and play. Head to the specially designed children’s area in Cathedral Inner Close, or to Oram’s Arbour on Sunday for the big family picnic. Hat Fair, outdoor arts festival, is full of dance, theatre and music with unexpected events around every corner, guaranteed to entertain and excite every member of the family and create lasting memories of a great day out. hatfair.co.uk for more information.

Riverside Fun Day!

Pic: Rik Irons-Mclean, Ear Trumpet by Gobbledegook Theatre

Stacey. Adults £10 incl cream tea. Children £6 incl games with S&G riversidelifestlye.co.uk

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rocodile Crossing II is the newest addition to Moors Valley Country Park’s play trail with twelve unique sculptures trail. Alongside balance beams, stepping logs and an Indiana Jones style rickety bridge, it features a huge crocodile’s head! Other play structures include ‘the nest’, a six metre high grouping of giant wooden nests linked by tunnels, a ‘snake pit’ where kids slide inside giant snakes and even a Russian inspired musical tree house. There is the option to divert to the Tree Top Trail half way round, this is a 5 metre high and 200 metre long wooden walkway into the trees offering a great bird’s eye view. Got to be a fab Summer day out! moors-valley.co.uk.

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JULY

JUNE

PULL OUT EVENT GUIDE MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

1 Festival Menu at the Salisbury Playhouse created by Rachel Muse until 6th June

2 Kathkali Dance Theatre

3 Mini, Junior & Adult tennis program 4.158.15pm, Pythouse Tennis Club, Tisbury, every Wednesday

4 Mini & Junior Tennis program 4.15-8.15pm, Pythouse Tennis Club, Tisbury, every Thursday

5 Room on the Broom, Anvil Arts, Basingstoke Devizes Festival to 21

6 Hurstbourne Tarrant Summer Fayre, Village School, STYLE Workshop, The Old Bank, Swindon Woodborough Primary School Fête NGS Open Garden Stourhead

7 Room on the Broom, Anvil Arts, Basingstoke Romsey Farmers market

8 Wacky Inventions Family Trail, Lacock Abbey, to 30th June (excl half term)

9 Mixed media painting at Moutan, North Wanborough (Newlyns farm Shop)

10 British beach Polo Championships, sandbanks, Dorset

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12 Summer Drinks Party, Horatio's Gardens, Salisbury Winchester Guitar Festival Dubfest Lymington to 14th

13 Wilton Windmill Wind in the Willows Walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen, Chawton Gardens Dinosaur Hunters, Milestones Museum to Sept, Dinosaur Encounter, Sea City Museum, Southampton to Sept

14 Plant and Food Fair, Horatio's Gardens, Salisbury British Trucks at Thruxton, Andover

15 Toddler Tours of National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth

16 Stylish Summer Containers at Moutan, North Wanborough (Newlyns farm Shop)

17 Treloar School, Alton Open Day Dinosaur Hunters at Milestones Museum Basingstoke to 27th Sept

18 Dinosaur Encounters at SeaCity Museum Southampton, to 27th Sept

19 Basingstoke Festival to 17th July University of Winchester Writer's Festival to 21 Ringwood Italian Market

20 Old Basing Carnival Closing date for Country Child Larmer Tree ticket giveaway Ringwood Italian Market

21 Summer Food Festival, Southampton Fathers Day Baking, Winch City Mill Music in the Park, Salisbury

22 Chalke Valley History Festival till 28 June Miniprofessors, Basingstoke Disc Centre

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25 Sparsholt College Open Evening Wind in the Willows, Hawk Conservancy

26 Wind in the Willows, Hawk Conservancy Glastonbury Festival to 28th

27 The Farley Fête nr Salisbury Churchers College Senior School Open Day Wind in the Willows, Hawk Conservancy

28 Hand Tied Flower Workshop, Pythouse Kitchen Garden, Tisbury

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

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30 Basingstoke Festival to 17th July

1 Mini, Junior & Adult tennis program 4.158.15pm, Pythouse Tennis Club, Tisbury, every Wednesday

2 Mini & Junior Tennis program 4.15-8.15pm, Pythouse Tennis Club, Tisbury, every Thursday

3 The Great Escape Family Trail, Lacock Abbey, to 1st October Hat Fair, Winchester Lights Alive Summer Festival, Andover

4 Hat Fair, Winchester Leckford Estate Craft Fair Lights Alive Summer Festival, Andover Endeavour Primary School Fête Andover

5 Lydiard Bark Show Hat Fair, Winchester Lights Alive Summer Festival, Andover Singing Day at Larmer Tree

6 Hampshire Food Festival to 2 Aug

7 Winchester Festival to12th July

8 Basingstoke Festival to 17th July

9 Barbury International Eventing & Show Marlborough

10 Barbury International Eventing & Show Marlborough Dinosaur Encounters at SeaCity Museum Southampton, to 27th Sept

11 Barbury International Eventing & Show Marlborough Dinosarium, Winch Disc Ctr to Sept Semley Auctioneers Sale

12 Barbury International Eventing & Show Marlborough Simply Bikes Beaulieu

13 Dinosaur Encounters at SeaCity Museum Southampton, to 27th Sept

14 Vagina Dialogues, Hungerford Leisure Centre

15 Larmer Tree Festival

16 Larmer Tree Festival

17 Larmer Tree Festival Marlborough Jazz Festival The Royal International Air Tattoo

18 Larmer Tree Festival Marlborough Jazz Festival The Royal International Air Tattoo The Art of Lauren Child, Mottisfont Abbey to 6th Sept

19 Southsea Food Festival Larmer Tree Festival Marlborough Jazz Festival The Royal International Air Tattoo Hero Walk: Spire to Spire, Salisbury

20 Riverside Family Fun Day, Bransbury

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23 Summer holiday activities Beaulieu

24 Salisbury Sausage Festival

25 Salisbury Sausage Festival

26 Wild Explorers at Marwell

27 Pongo's Party, The Lights Andover

28 Mother and daughter Floral crown morning, Pythouse Kitchen Garden, Tisbury

29 Little Pig Figwort can't get to sleep, The Lights, Andover

30 Camp Bestival,

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31 Dinosaur Hunters 1 Leckford Estate Lulworth to 2 Aug at Milestones Museum Craft Fair Basingstoke to 27th Sept

2 Dinosaur Hunters at Milestones Museum Basingstoke to 27th Sept

CALENDAR SUMMER 2015 THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

3 Summer 4 Wild holiday activities Explorers at Beaulieu Marwell Barons' Charter Trail, Salisbury

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 5 Mini, Junior & Adult tennis program 4.158.15pm, Pythouse Tennis Club, Tisbury, every Wednesday Salisbury Playday, Churchill Gardens

6 Mini & Junior Tennis program 4.15-8.15pm, Pythouse Tennis Club, Tisbury, every Thursday

7 Family fun fridays, Bournemouth Sarum Artists expo at Salisbury Museum

8 Relish Running: Lacock 10k A Day Out With Thomas, Watercress Line, Alresford

9 A Day Out With Thomas, Watercress Line, Alresford to 16th Simply Land Rover day at Beaulieu

10 Magna Carter Treasure Hunt, Salisbury Cathedral

11 Sarum Artists expo at Salisbury Museum

12 Summer children's craft at Highcliffe Castle

13 BoomTown Festival, Winchester to 16th

14 WW2 15 Magna Carta Clandestine Radio, Guided Walk Salisbury Royal Signals Museum Blandford

16 Classic Cars on the Prom, Weymouth, Dorset

17 Barons' Charter Trail, Salisbury

18 Peppa Pig at Adventure Wonderland, Hurn

19 The Lion King Dance Workshop, The Lights Andover

20 'Enlightenment' Art installation, Salisbury Cathedral

21Salisbury Races Barons' Charter Trail, Salisbury

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23 Kids family fun day, Bournemouth

24 Magna Carter Treasure Hunt, Salisbury Cathedral

25 Centurions and Gladiators at Old Sarum

26 The Italian Job stunt show, Haynes Motor Museum Sparkford

27 Sarum Artists expo at Salisbury Museum

28 The Big Feastival, Kingham, Oxfordshire to 30th Carfest, Overton, Hampshire

29 Barons' Charter Trail, Salisbury Sarum Artists expo at Salisbury Museum

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31 Corsley Show, Warminster

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MONDAY

Toddler Timetable Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

9-11 Baydon Baby and Toddler Grp, Marlborough

9.30-11 Tummies, Tiddlers and Toddlers, St George’s Primary School, Bourton

9.30-12 Bumps and Babes, Tisbury Children’s Centre

9.30-11.30 Music and More, 9.30-11.30 Over Wallop Hawk Conservancy (term time) Under 5's Church Hall

9.45-11.45 Chilbolton P&T Grp, Wherwell Village hall

9.30-11.00 Stay and Play at Ludwell Primary School

9.30-11.45 Potterne B&T Five Lanes Primary (termtime)

9.45-11.00 Baby Rhymetime, Winch Disc Ctr

9.30-11.30 Play n Stay, Norman Court, West Tytherley (term time)

9,30-11.30 Wellow Jellytots, Village Hall 9.30-11 Tiddlers Messy play, Liphook Infant School

9.45-11.45 Little Acorns Woodland Grp, Groves Fm, 10.15-11.30 P&T Grp, Hampshire Collegiate Prep Mildenhall, Marlborough

9.30-11.00 Stay & Play, Tisbury Children’s Centre

10-11 Music Bugs, Amesbury Baptist Ctr

9.45-11.30 Tiddlers & Toddlers, Lecture Hall, Mere

10.30-11.30 Baby and Toddler Rhyme and Story Time, Wincanton Library

10-11.30 Breastfeeding Drop In, Overton Library 10-11.30 Monkey Doodle, Wylye Village Hall, Wylye 10.30-12 Wild Things Hillworth Park Devizes

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School

9.45-11.30 Tiddlers & Toddlers,

10-11.45 Longparish P&T Grp, Lecture Hall, Mere Village Hall 10-12 Woodland Imps, Highclere Woods 10-12 Mother & Toddler Grp,

9.3-11.45 Fluffy Chicks P&T Itchen Abbas Village Hall Grp, Damerham Village Hall 10-11.30 Breastfeeding Drop In, Whitchurch, Gill Nethercott

2pm-3.30 Broughton Under 5's, Village hall TT only

10-11.30 Little Cuckoos P&T Grp, Lyes Green, Warminster

2.15-2.45 Rhyme Time, Warminster Library

1.15-2.45 Busy Bees PreSchool, Ringwood

1-3pm Mothers and Others Toddler Grp, Four Marks Gospel Hall (term-time)

2-3.30 United Church Grp, Winchester

Friday

10-12 Caterpillars Parent & Toddler Group, Fovant Rainbow Centre 9.30-11.30 Jumping Beans Toddler Grp, Roundhill Scout Hut, Fordingbridge 10-12 Stockbridge P&T Grp, Town Hall 1-3.30 Semley Montessori B&T Grp, Semley Primary School

9.30-11.30 Weyhill P&T Grp, Weyhill Fairground

9.30-11.30 Little Sparks, Winnall 9.45-12 Bramshaw Bunnies Centre, Winchester B&T Grp, Bramshaw Vill Hall 9.30-11 Grateley P&T Grp, 10-11.30 Clatford P&T Grp, Village Hall King Edward Hall 10-11.45 Goodworth Clatford 10.15-11 Emma & The P&T Grp, Village Hall Magic Bag, St Andrew’s Primary School, Fontmell 10-11.30 St Mary Bourne P&T Group, Village Hall 11-12 Mini Movers at Tisbury Sports Centre 1.30-3 Badgers Farm P&T Grp, 10-11.30 Colden Common Winchester Tots, Community Centre 3.30-4.30 Magic Tower 10.15-11.45 Ark P&T Montessori Clanville Grp, St Pauls Church Ctr, Salisbury

10-12 Broad Hinton Kids Club, Marlborough

2.30-3pm Rhymetime 0-2's

Library Times

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Salisbury

10am-7pm

9am-7pm

9am-5pm

9am-7pm

9am-7pm

9am-5pm

Market Lavington

Closed

2pm-7pm

Closed

Closed

10pm- 5pm

Closed

Andover

9am-5pm

9am- 5pm

9am-5pm

9am-7pm

9am-5pm

9am- 4pm

Mere

10am-7pm

9.30am-5pm

9.30am-1pm

9.30am-5pm

9.30am-5pm

9.30am-1pm

Wilton

Closed 10am-1pm

10am-1pm & 1pm- Closed 5pm Closed 10am-1pm

10am-2pm & 2pm-5pm 10am-7pm

10am-1pm

Alresford

10am-2pm & 2am-7pm 2pm-5pm

Devizes

10am-7pm

9.30am-5pm

9.30am-12.30pm

9.30am-7pm

9.30am-5pm

9.30am-4pm

Kingsclere

Closed

1pm-5.30pm

Closed

1pm-5.30pm

Closed

10.30am-3pm

Marlborough

2pm-7pm

Closed

9.30am-5pm

9.30am-7pm

9.30am-5pm

9.30am-1pm

Tisbury

Closed

10am-1pm

Closed

2pm-7pm

10am-5pm

Closed

2-5pm 5.30-7.30pm 10am-5pm

Closed

Bishops Waltham

2-5pm 5.30-7.30pm Closed

Fordingbridge

Closed

9.30am-5pm

9.30am-5pm

Closed

9.30am-5pm

9.30am-1pm

Overton Ringwood

Closed Closed

2pm-7pm 9am-7pm

Closed 9am-5pm

2pm-7pm 9am-5pm

Closed 9am-5pm

9am-1pm 9am-1pm

Romsey

9am-5pm

9am-5pm

Closed

9am-7pm

9am-5pm

9am-4pm

Whitchurch

1am-5pm

Closed

1am-7pm

Closed

10am-5pm

10am-1pm

Winchester Odiham

9am-7pm 2pm-5pm

9am-7pm 2pm-5pm

9am-7pm 9.30am-12.30pm

9am-7pm 2pm-5pm

Warminster

10am-7pm

9.30am-5pm

9am-12.30pm

9.30am-7pm

9am-7pm 9.30am12.30pm 9.30am-5pm

9am-5pm 9.30am12.30pm 9.30am-4pm

10am-1pm

9.30am-1pm

Inside Out Daddy Cool

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Things to do Places to go

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dad to a day out he will really

to see the birds and animals and it wasn’t long before people began bringing injured wildlife for Reg and Hilary to care for.

to do before you’re 11¾’ challenge!

INDIAN SUMMER BALL & CHARITY AUCTION National Trust has everything you On Saturday19th Sept 2015 at need to help dad and the rest of the 6.45pm, Breathakers Charity family have a great day out. welcomes you to an evening of welcome drinks, three course Enjoy baking meal, live band, dancing and demonstrations that make use of a charity auction. Set to be a fantastic evening raising money for great cause, tickets £35 or treats such as beer bread and cheese £300 for a table of 10 ( to be booked before 31st July) Held and take home free recipe cards. The at the Masonic Hall, Andover, Mill has now been launched as the To reserve a table contact rachel@breathtakers.org.uk or call new South Downs information centre.

07546 560803 Supporting children with Winchester. 01962 870057 obliterative bronchiolitis.

A unique offering for Dads and their families is the opportunity to camp out in the ancient walled garden at the Vyne. Sleep out under canvas in this

01256 883858 nationaltrust.org.uk/southeast

Salisbury Playday!

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n conjunction with National Playday on Wednesday 5 August 2015, Salisbury City Council Playday in Churchill Gardens, Salisbury from 12 – 4pm. The day will consist of a range of activities, events and opportunities with the emphasis on fun and playing freely for children of all ages and their families.

OPEN TO ALL Curdridge Primary School, Southampton invite you to their Summer Fete on Sat 20 June from 11.30am 2pm. The school welcomes anyone from the local area who wishes to join them for a quintessentially British afternoon featuring a meet and greet farm, refreshments, cakes, games and much more. There's even the opportunity to throw wet sponges at willing volunteers, including the Head Teacher!

programme of events. Africa has come to Andover in

Milky Eagle Owl and characterful African Vultures. recreate the atmosphere of an African Savannah.

Conservancy Trust remains a great place for a family day out that everyone from tiny tots to teenagers and grandparents will thoroughly enjoy. The Trust is open daily from 10am to activities held between displays*. For more information and

Roll, Bash and Dash T

he Corsley Show, will brighten up your August Bank Holiday Monday celebrations. Now in its 106th year, the show is a splendid day out for all the family. Located on a scenic, hilltop site, the Corsley Show focuses on rural heritage. The Horticulture and Crafts marquee provides a spectacular display of local talent and bumper produce. The Children’s Classes are especially well supported. Children’s Sports are a joyful start to the drama in the main arena and the cash prizes are a great incentive!

Following acclaim last year, Roll Dash and Bash returns to the main arena as will the Frome Dog Training Club, showing just what our pets are capable of with patient training. Mere Down Falconry will astound spectators with spectacular displays. Vintage vehicles, dog show, horse & pony show, fairground, lots of trade stands, including a farmers market, refreshments and beer tent are among the host of attractions on 31 Aug. corsleyshow.org.uk.

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Pythouse Tennis Club, Tisbury, Wiltshire. SP3 6PD

Join Pythouse Tennis Club.

Family Membership Package ONLY £95 in 2015.

All registered Family Memberships at Pythouse Tennis Club will receive:

Join Thomas & FriendsTM at a heritage Railway near you.

Experience a ride on a real steam engine and take part in Thomas-themed activities.

FREE tennis on our courts.

FREE LTA British Tennis Membership.

Discounted coaching fees for group and individual coaching.

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Join Our Singles & Doubles Ladders. & much more.

To Join the Club contact: Caroline on 07754 040984 or email caro.davey@tiscali.co.uk For the Tennis Coaching Programme and Summer Holiday Programme contact: Jon at GSMTA on: 07918 617 950 or email gsmta@icloud.com

Radiant on Raw with Gabriela Lerner

Raw plant-based cuisine is a delicious way to support your family’s and your own health, vitality and beauty.

Get more information and my FREE e-book at www.radiantonraw.co.uk

radianton raw

The stagecoach ethos is to enable children to grow gradually, at their own speed and to accomplish their personal full potential.

Often copied, but never equalled. Stagecoach remains the market leader for children's performing arts.

Every Saturday at Anton Junior School, Barlow's Lane, Andover SP10 2HA 28

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Show and C Tell

Poole Puppets

based theatre company that has gathered local stories for a unique version of its widely acclaimed show Feral on 4 June at

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ocally based Personal Development Coach Lis Allen has been busy over the years, bringing up four daughters around a role of jobs from producer, broadcaster, trainer and motivational speaker.

Recently Lis decided to get more vocal and seek out likeminded women and mothers to bare all.

Metaphorically speaking that is, with her controversially titled show the 'Vagina Dialogues'.

The show does not discuss what you would think but the trials and tribulations women face in work and at home. Lis says: 'Bringing women together to share and discuss their thoughts, has been hugely beneficial not only for me but for the women who come too.

We laugh, we cry and we almost certainly learn alot from our fellow females."

Just back from a tour down under, most of the 2015 shows have sold out however there is a new show date launched for July 14 at Herongate Leisure Ctr, Hungerford. Book now at lisallen.com

Young Critics Scheme

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heatre Royal Winchester is extending its hugely successful Young Critics Scheme into the summer season. The Young Critics Scheme is for under 25s and offers a weekly workshops and theatre trips for participants to develop critical reviewing skills receiving mentoring and feedback on their reviews from journalists. Six week courses are from £90 . Contact the YCS on 01962 840440 for more information.

A guide to local live entertainment TROUPE-TASTIC

Feral creates and destroys a miniature world in front of its audience’s eyes.

On stage a team of puppeteers manipulate up to 130 tiny story in which the main character recalls the idyllic seaside hometown he knew as a child and charts its descent into anarchy. The action is recorded by a digital camera then a screen overhead. All the while a composer scores the action live on stage.

Clearly Feral is not your usual theatre show. The original story man Fringe First award before going on to tour throughout the UK and Europe. That original show was adapted earlier this year for a run in Margate and now Poole. lighthousepoole.co.uk

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ince April, Longleat has been showcasing the amazing acrobatics of the Za Ji - The Sichuan Chunmiao Acrobatic Troupe. With high performances of dance and skill, this show is worth booking when visiting the popular safari park this Summer. Shows available most days and on until 6th September. Check out longleat.co.uk for show times and the show is FREE with a valid day ticket or annual pass.

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rought to you by Charlie's Charity is the fantastic band The South (featuring ex members of The Beautiful South). Playing at The Theatre on the Hill, Marlborough on Saturday 6th June at 7.00pm. Tickets £20 available from ticketsource.co.uk/ buytickets or you can buy via the charity's website charliescharity.co.uk

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n afternoon of fast paced fun is being lined up at The Point, Eastleigh this summer.

Join the three performers as they clown, tumble and play their way through an energetic and laugh out loud 60 minutes. It’s Mikey’s first day at work, wearing his brand new uniform he joins the team at the radio factory. Instead of tuning and transmitting Mikey wants to tumble around and soon finds himself in trouble with the scary factory boss. But Mikey finds an unlikely friend when a mysterious signal is picked up on the radio... With a unique clowning style and a soundtrack inspired by children’s answers to life’s big questions.

STATIk is presented by Action Transport Theatre and promises to be a hilarious show about breaking the mould.

Sat June 6 at 2pm.

Tickets for a family of four are from £24 and for a family of five are £28. Suitable for ages 5+. thepointeastleigh.co.uk.

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The Great

Outdoors

A hive of activity - Miranda discovers all there is to know about bees

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whopping 250 species of bee. Take the humble bumblebee

species of this iconic little insect can be found happily buzzing that is unlikely to have escaped our attention on the news and in the papers is the fact that bees are in real crisis. In recent

and disease are three of the main contributing factors to charities and passionate individuals are working tirelessly to remedy the of all our food depends on bee pollination. As Professor Simon Potts from the University of Reading

interested by nature and the great outdoors. It seemed like a

a catastrophe in future years are the unsung heroes of a critical link in the food chain for humans and doing The honeybee is a case in point. Cave paintings from the Stone Age show that not only have these insects populated our planet food eaten by man. And what delicious food it is! The UK

Whilst many of us may not be able to venture into the world of

considering a single honeybee will produce just half a teaspoon (and one that’s bound to come up at a pub quiz one day!)

honeybee hive is a picture

with a great selection of activities geared towards the younger then hopefully our bees stand a good chance of living for the

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of their short lives house

BEE THERE!

and helping to guard the hive. Only once their wings are fully developed can they start to head out into the wide world looking for

Evening talks in the Cafe at Cranborne Garden Centre Bee Friendly Gardens by Brigit Strawbridge – Tuesday 14th July 6pm

Garden Clippings

by Josie Potter

June

foliage dies down and burn damaged and diseased bulbs. Plant out the tender bedding plants and stake tall growing ones at the back of vegetable garden continue with the salad crops and plant outdoor for autumn and winter harvesting. If you have fruit cages make sure they are bird proof! Any fruit bushes not in a cage get ready to net

GONE FISHING

ou may be considering what your children can do in the summer holidays? Well wonder no more!

Children can get outside on a picturesque bank of the many

keep them well watered and apply a foliar feed every two weeks or

growths of algae.

in Dorset allows him to operate in Hampshire and Wiltshire and he is able to arrange one to one or small group sessions (these are parents which can make for a fantastic family day out. Graham Wiltshire but can also works at a small lake in the Test Valley. As

July

feed to increase blooms. A good time to divide and replant old clumps of bearded iris. Geraniums can be cut hard back to produce a good Time to earth up maincrop potatoes and hopefully by this time lift Remove the top of the main stem of tomatoes when four trusses of fruit have set. Keep French and runner beans well watered. Harvest strawberry plants that are three years old as they will be past their

August the fruits of your labours! Carry on deadheading and tidying the penstemons and other herbaceous perennials. In the herb garden take Cut the tops of beans and peas for composting as soon as crops are ∙ ∙

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away easily if they’re ready. Carry on with the layering of strawberries and prune blackcurrant bushes. Soon it will be time to choose bulbs

Expert Tip This Spring: Bee Friendly Gardening

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from Mr Fothergill can be sown in June. With hardy plants, few can compete with Lavender,

hiding or nesting places for and cardboard tubes work well.

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when you cook it. Then of course there is the eating! Even reluctant eaters can rarely resist food they have had a hand in creating. It is easy and traditional to only cook sweet things

free? The meatballs in sauce also freeze well and as long as you freeze them in something shallow (and then transfer into a ziplock bag once solid) they will defrost quickly without

National Picnic Week

Meatballs with Pasta

Hampshire Farmers’ Markets celebrates National Picnic Week with Country Child by offering one lucky reader the chance to win a HFM Hamper full of local goodies.

Hampshire not only has an abundance of beautiful places to hold picnics, it also has an abundance of award winning local, in season, fresh produce with a vast range available all in one place - the Hampshire Farmers’ Markets,

pepper Tomato sauce

13th -21st June

Ingredients: One batch makes 18/20 little 2cm meatballs or 10 medium sized 3cm meatballs. Supper for three or four children.

Meatballs

Grate the carrot or courgette (with the small grater side

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There is always a wide range of delicious picnic produce at each market including award winning cheeses, delicious pickles and chutney, smoked trout, fruit, vegetables, salads, award winning sausages. There are also sweet treats too with homemade cakes, fudge and soft seasonal fruits such as strawberries, which make a perfect end to a picnic. hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk

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Norman Court School, West Tytherley, Salisbury How long have you been at the school? have been here for only 7 months. However I have a long history with the place

communicate and relate to peoples of all kinds; pupils with skills and interests that enable them to be an asset to their community; young society.

How do you help ensure that every child meets their full potential? This is achieved through a curriculum that is centred

teacher and (back in the Middle Ages) as a child.

What is the ethos of your school? independent school currently offering education for boys and girls

Having taught who have families of their own and thriving careers. It is incredibly rewarding seeing how they have grown and established themselves in society. Some of them have changed immeasurably and developed in

of beautiful woodland and countryside on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border. Open space is abundant and currently shared with only the local fauna and the school’s all year round Montessori Nursery (from 6 months). It provides the perfect setting for children to learn in a

(aged 7) for his prowess on a horse (or pony) at the time and when

of educating the whole child in a family atmosphere. Aside from

daughter on the other hand (who is now 12) has recently developed a love and an application for Maths. In little over a year it has become her strongest subject having been in the bottom set all the way throughout primary school. Children develop at different rates and

enjoy a wide variety of opportunities. These lessons are many and

enjoyment of teaching stems from seeing happy children develop as

local charities; competing in House competitions; caring for animals and even designing and building igloos in the snow! Children are

them at the time.

What are your own hobbies and interests? I am not easily pigeon holed as I have a wide variety of interests. I love skiing (but can

diversity and talent is praised in whatever guise it takes. It is a spending time with the local church community is very dear to my heart. Finding time for anything else is a bit of a challenge!

What does the future hold for you and your school? In an effort to communities. Our holiday club provision and Out of School Clubs are always open to children from the local area and provide opportunities for our own pupils to regularly interact with others and School will open in Norman Court House to provide education

mile. Pupils are prepared for Common Entrance at 11+ and 13+

trustees for families of ‘Early Starters’ as an incentive to commit that we are very much looking forward to. We are well supported by On

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of beautiful Wiltshire rural

providing all pupils from Nursery An important part of this learning

Leehurst Swan School, Salisbury are extending the nursery to care for children from 6 weeks of age this September 15 St Neots Preparatory School is awarded the Artswork Gold award Greentrees Primary School in Salisbury has received another Outstanding rating for the second time running Eleven year old pupil Elisabeth Law from St Swithun’s School, Winchester came third with her team at a national triathlon event. ■

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Each nature trail will ensure better use of the grounds and has been designed to suit the needs of the year groups who will be using the trail most often. In conjunction

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the school he led a stimulating assembly where his enthusiasm was overwhelming and then passed his Olympic medals around so every child got to hold one. What a fantastic opportunity!

The girls and staff then took part in a sponsored exercise event with Ben teaching them 7 different exercises, from burpees to jumping lunges. The scheme, run by Sports for Schools, is designed to encourage young people to live a healthy life and enjoy physical activity to gain a sense of achievement and boost self-esteem. The sponsorship money raised is split to provide sports equipment for schools and support international athletes. Head of Sports, Jaci Langhorn, said, “It was such an inspirational day for our up and coming athletes here at Leaden Hall.

Ben is a fantastic ambassador for sport and we were so lucky to meet him.”

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a science lesson with a difference this week.

and invited Rookwood to take part! chat using Skype. The children (10 and 11) enjoyed discussing topics such as animal

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he Friends Committee of Witchampton First School and Little Owls Pre School have been celebrating following the success of their Auction of Promises which raised over £3,500 for the school and pre school. Friends and family bid alongside Witchampton community members who turned out in full force to support the event which hoped to raise much needed funds to update computer equipment for pupils at the First School and outdoor play equipment for the Pre-school. Donations from parents, friends and teachers for the auction included gardening services, babysitting and a suckling pig from a local farming Dad.

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ppleshaw St Peters C of E School's PTA have been fundraising for the yurt for some time now and in early May they launched the new learning facility with a fun day, storytelling and games. Julia Plank a spokesperson for the school said: "We are so lucky to have wonderful grounds here and the yurt will be an innovative, inspirational and engaging additional learning space for us. Taking lessons outdoors is a great way to spark creativity but the unpredictable weather means it is not always practical. The yurt will be a valuable space for enriching outdoor learning for everyone in school, also lending itself towards atmospheric story-telling and music."

The school are hugely excited to be the only school in Hampshire to have a yurt!

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- New Eberspächer UK HQ - Little Hampshire now stocking Piccalilly and Lazy Jacks clothes for children - Tim and Liz Morey open another nursery in Fordingbridge, the Fordingbridge Day Nursery - Newlyns, Weyhill softly launches a new cafe! - Freeheelin, Stockbridge Hero - New independent cafe opens in Basingstoke centre called The Kitchen Cafe

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Basepoint, Andover has been a dedicated supporter of the charity for a number of years and has again match funded the companies efforts for last year with a cheque for ÂŁ9,806. They will be championing the charity again for 2015 and Rachel says: "We are extremely proud to be being supported by Basepoints team Des and Wendy, they are an asset to us and the centre. We hugely appreciate the support they have given and would like to say a huge thank you to them."

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Then moving on to key planning decisions such as: Which business structure? Sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership or limited company? There are both advantages and disadvantages for each structure in terms of control, perception, costs and tax implications. Which business structure best suits your needs? At Oaktree Business Management we can help you through these important decision making processes. Choosing a year end? To what extent is your business seasonal? Is there a time of year when it will be more convenient to close off your accounts? Business registrations? As well as registering your business, you will have to determine whether your business needs to be VAT registered and whether your business needs a PAYE scheme. Keeping records.

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Dad ast year we stripped apart a washing machine to build season and new year we found we needed seating to enjoy the We set about grabbing a few unwanted tyres from the local tyre and were only too willing to hand over. We then attached two tyres together with three bolts to make a bouncy seat base. After that we simply measured our plywood (more hard wearing in the rain) for a seat top and cut out with a router. We decided to spray the tyres with multi purpose spray to give the seats some personality.

To pad our seat tops we decided to utilise some no longer needed yoga mats. This padding is ideal for comfort without being too top

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