Diary Dates

TUTOR LISTINGS CHELMSFORD TopClass Tutoring Private tuition for children aged 7-11. All subjects, all abilities. Chelmsfordbased. Call Helen Ashdown on 01245 422233 or 07595 154821 www.topclasstutoring.co.uk 11+ ENG ICT LAN MAT SAT SCI SEN

COLCHESTER Anna Spurgeon BA Hons. PGCE 11+ tuition. Very high pass rate. Small group sessions. Fourteen years 11+ experience. Call Anna on 01206 738239/ 07500 339181 11+ First Class Learning Tuition for children aged from 6-16 years in English, Maths and Science. Mason Rd (behind The Range), Lorraine McKenzie 01206 571 846 colchester@firstclasslearning.co.uk 11+ ENG MAT

VARIOUS ESSEX LOCATIONS Ace Tuition - Covering Braintree, Colchester, Clacton and Harwich Tuition for 5-16 year olds. Ofsted registered, professional and experienced teachers in English and Maths. 11 Plus, GCSE and SATs preparation. Iain McKenzie 01255 688896 or 01206 571846. acetuition@ hotmail.co.uk ENG ICT LAN MAT SAT SCI SEN

LISTINGS KEY 11+ = 11 PLUS ENG = ENGLISH ICT = COMPUTING LAN = LANGUAGES MAT = MATHEMATICS MUS = MUSIC SAT = SATs SCI = SCIENCE SEN = SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

March Welcome Spring

Forest School Froglets

Discover our beautiful Wild Garden with Forest School leader Zoe Laughton. 10am - 12pm. Accompanied Pre-school children £10; one adult per child free, additional adults £3. Discount offered when all 6 sessions booked together. The Beth Chatto Gardens, CO7 7DB. www.bethchatto.co.uk/courses

Fri 13 Nature Tots

Creative activities and games, stories and time in the woodlands. Age: 18 mths - 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear suitable clothing for the outdoors. £6 per child, £4 per sibling, under 18 months free. Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Billericay, CM11 1WT. www.essexwt.org.uk. BE

Sat 14 Youth Rangers

Enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring and getting your hands dirty? Age: 8-12 yrs. Children may be unaccompanied. £6 per child. Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Billericay, CM11 1WT. www.essexwt.org.uk. BE

Sat 14 Storytime and Crafts

Join children’s author Rachel Jane for a Campervan storytime and craft session. Age: 5-9 yrs. 11-11.45am. Tickets: £5, accompanying adult free. Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1JH. www.essexbookfestival.org.uk

Sun 15 Science Sunday

Meet the Professor and watch magic, have a go at some experiments and handle some bugs with the Bug Man. Enjoy a ride on the miniature train. 10am-4pm. Adults £7, Children (5-15) £3, Under 5s Free. Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, CM9 6QA. www.museumofpower.org.uk

Sun 15 Market for Mums

Over 60 stalls of parents selling their children’s pre-loved clothes plus 20 businesses showcasing their products. 11am-1pm. £2 entry. Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YH. www.colchester-events.co.uk/ event/marketformums

Sun 15 Meet the Goats

Enjoy a walk and learn about goats. Age: 6yrs+. 10:30am/1:30pm. Adults: £6, Children: £3. Thorndon South Country Park, Brentwood, CM13 3LW. www.explore-essex.com/whats-on/ meet-the-goats

Sun 15 Family Forest School

Play together as a family: bug hunting, build dens, make woodland crafts, use tools and learn how to light fires. 10am-12pm. £6 per child. Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Hawkswood Road, Billericay, CM11 1WT. www.essexwt.org.uk

Tue 17 Museum Minis

Craft sessions for toddlers. 10am12pm. £2 per child. Refreshments provided. Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street, CB10 1JL. www. saffronwaldenmuseum.org

Sat 21 Handmade Fair

Come and buy some last minute Mother's Day treats, plus Easter egg hunt. 10.30am-3.30pm. Langham Community Centre, School Road, CO4 5PA. www.visitessex.com

Free Entry Sat 21 Petting Farm

Activities will include lots of animals to pet but also farm themed arts and crafts, sports and face paints. 10am-12pm. Age: 0-5 yrs. To book your child's free place, email helen. clarke@colchesterhighschool.co.uk. Colchester High School, 15 Wellesley Rd, Colchester, CO3 3HD. Free

Event BE Sun 22 Mothering Sunday

Happy Mother's Day to you fantastic mum's

Tue 24 Spring Free Day

Enjoy the colours of Spring. 10am-6pm. RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Chelmsford, CM3 8ET. www.rhs. org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall/ Free Entry

Tue 24 Stay & Play

Pre-school Easter themed craft and play session led by our Nursery team. 9-10am. St Margaret’s Prep School, Gosfield Hall Park, Gosfield, CO9 1SE. 01787273050 www.stmargaretsprep. com/bookavisit Free Event BE

April longer Days

Sat 4 & Sun 5 Chocolate Festival

Food, drink and craft stalls plus children's trail and local entertainment. Advance tickets £7.50 adults; £5 under 16's; under 2's free. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. 11am-4pm. Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, Cressing, CM77 8PD. Free car parking. www.explore-essex.com/whats-on/ cressing-chocolate-festival

Sat 4 Knightzzz at the Museum

Enjoy an unusual sleepover! Includes guided tour of the castle, fun and games, hot chocolate and a light breakfast. £35 per person. Overnight event. Colchester Castle Museum, CO1 1TJ. 01206 282941 https:// colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events/ knightzzz/ BE

Mon 6 – Thur 16 The Science of Archaeology

Discover surprising facts about the past by exploring archaeological finds. Suitable all ages. Price included in Castle admission. Colchester Castle, CO1 1TJ. https://colchester. cimuseums.org.uk/events/ thescienceofarchaeology

Tue 7 Creature Fantastic

Explore the gardens on a summer safari of creature catching from wild underwater pond dipping and minibeast trail-finding to a sunny bumblebee search party. 10.30am - 2pm. The Beth Chatto Gardens, CO7 7DB. www.bethchatto.co.uk/courses

Tue 7 Nifty Nests

Build a nest, play games and enjoy fun, feathery challenges. £6 per child. 1.30- 2.30pm. Grange Farm Centre, Grange Farm Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DP. www.grangefarmcentre.co.uk/ BE

Tue 7 Campfire Cooking

Wood whittling and cooking on an open fire. 10am-11am/11am-12pm. £6. Age: 5yrs+, must be accompanied by an adult. Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, RM12 6DF. www.essexwt.org.uk BE

Tue 7 Family Fun

Arts and crafts – make an Easter bunny mask. £2. Suitable for age 5-11yrs, must be accompanied by an adult. 12-3pm. Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL. www.visiteppingforest.org

Wed 8 Green Fingers Garden Gang

Will you make a tiny veg plot, a herby hanging basket, a bean tube, a miniature garden or greenhouse? 10am - 12pm. Accompanied children £7/ £3. The Beth Chatto Gardens, CO7 7DB. www.bethchatto.co.uk

Wed 8 Bird House Decoupage

Make a mini papier mache bird house then decorate with paint, deco pens or decoupage papers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £6. 10am - 11am, 12pm - 1pm, 1pm - 2pm. Ingrebourne Valley Visitor Centre, Hornchurch Country Park, RM12 6DF. www.essexwt.org.uk BE