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Welcome to the bumper 3rd birthday summer edition of Kidscene! This edition is absolutely jam-packed with some fantastic days out and ideas to keep the kids busy during the long summer holidays. A few months ago, we bought a National Trust annual family membership and I have been amazed by all the beautiful parks in S.Wales that I never even knew existed! We have now visited so many beautiful sites that we are saving money by having it (which will be brilliant in the summer holidays!) I can’t urge you enough to look into their membership and start visiting all the amazing sites on our doorstep. Current favourites of mine are Dinefwr Park and Colby Woodland Gardens! Check out the NT map on page .....to find your next day out. All I want to say is, I hope you have a lovely holiday whether it’s home or away. Enjoy...
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10th Birthday Free Family Fun Day! Sat April 12th, 11am to 3pm
Dunvant Rugby Club, Killay, Swansea SA2 7RU. All ages and abilities welcome to try out our amazing range of specialist and unusual bikes. National Standards Cycle Course Level 1 One to one(Proficiency sessions available to teach your track training Test) at our cycle children to ride. £15Level for an2hour session in Dunvant and training on please the local call to the book. Cycle holiday. skills residential streets during Spring for new riders is every Level 1 on April 16th and Level 2 on April 17th. Tuesday Julybook & August Booking essential. You can in also 1 to 1 from 2pm – 3pm £5.00 cycling lessons or classes/supervised rides. Or percan session. you and your children use Cycling our huge range of cycles and learn games, throughcompetitions, play. We are open basic cycle maintenance from 10am to 3.30pm weekdays and 11am til cyclingMike skills Cherry training 1pm on Saturdays. and Contact: in preparation for National 07968109145 www.BikeAbilityWales.org.uk
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Does Your Child Love Roller Skating? Then come and join us! There is no specific age range, just as long as you have enthusiasm! We train at Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centre every Saturday at 12pm - 1.30pm.
The first session is free and we can provide all kit for you or your child to take part. If you have skates/blades bring them along but we do have spares if needed. We can also help with skating skills, so any level can take part....there’s no excuse!
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Have Some Roaring Fun at The Tenby Dinosaur Park There’s heaps of fun for everyone at the Tenby Dinosaur Park. Now even better value for money with new rides this year to take a safari on a Jurassic journey, ride in our buggies and meet our new dinosaurs. Walk on board a baby triceratops and do the Dino Dig to see what you can find.
Come and join Teeny on his storybook adventures in these fun and dynamic music classes for babies and toddlers from 3 months to 3 years.
Find a class near you and try us out for FREE
Summer sessions available to book now. Visit our website: www.teenystinymaestros.co.uk Or contact Emily on 01792 203749
Our manned rides are FREE so you can have a blast on the amazing Bubble Ride, whizz around in the 2 seater Le Mans Racers and zoom down West Wales only Tubey Run – a delight for all ages! Rest up in the Family Games Garden and test your skills on the computer games. Ready for more action? There’s a daily Fossil Hunt and drive in a 4 x 4 off-roader, reach for the sky on the super Jumper trampoline, complete a round of Adventure Golf, use the Disco Boats, Orbiter Cars and Astra Slide. Our fun goes on and on! Truly a monster day out for everyone! www.thedinosaurpark.co.uk www.kidscenemagazine.co.uk
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Join the rangers for a familyfriendly stroll as darkness falls and see what critters and creatures make an appearance… if you’re lucky, you might spot the resident otters and bats. The walks take place at 7.30pm and are £3.50 for adults and £2.50 for children – booking is essential via 01834 811885.
Summer Fun at Dinefwr Park - Wild Wednesdays - Keep the kids entertained with free ‘50 Things To Do Before You’re 11¾ activities as well as trails and scrapbooks, Tractor Trailer Tours at Dinefwr, during summer holidays, Mon to Fri, 12 noon. Cycle skills for new riders every Tuesday in July & August with Bikeability, Dunvant Rugby Club. 2.00 – 3.00pm £5.00 per session. Cycling games, competitions, basic cycle maintenance and cycling skills training in preparation for National Cycle Standards Level 1. Contact Mike Cherry on 07968109145 or Cez Matthews on 07584044284 4th - Big Beach Picnic at Rhossilli. Celebrate our wonderful coastline with the National Trust. You provide the picnic and the rug and we’ll provide the musical entertainment and activities! 11-4pm. 5th - Classic Car Show & Family Fun Day at Pembrey Country Park. 11th - Cherubs Nearly New Sale at the Linden Christian Centre, West Cross. 10-1pm. Page 5
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WALES NATIONAL AIRSHOW 2015 11th - Ammanford Big Day Out & Carnival. Rec. Ground 115.30pm. 11th & 12th - Wales National Air Show. 18th - Egyptian Experience at Carmarthenshire Museum. A family fun day with lots of children’s activities, stalls and refreshments. Discover Carmarthenshire’s connection to Ancient Egypt. Fancy dress optional. Admission free. 18th & 19th JULY Hunt for fossils & bones at Aberdulais Falls (no.26 of ‘50 things to do’)
21st - Character Fun Day at Gnoll Park. 12-4pm 22nd - Beautiful Butterflies, Discovery Centre Summer Wildlife Explorers. Join our butterfly team for a closer look at these beautiful creatures nets provided! All Welcome. From 10.30am. 22nd & 23rd - A family twilight walk around Colby Woodland Garden in Pembrokeshire.
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Saturday, 11th and Sunday, 12th July 2015 Swansea Bay. The Wales National Airshow is an exciting and free two-day event taking place along Swansea Prom. See the Red Arrows soaring across the sky and of course, the intensity of the Typhoon. There are also plenty of other air displays taking place on both days. With plenty of ground displays, there certainly are lots to see and do. The countdown really is on for the Wales National Air Show and it promises to be the biggest event of its kind ever staged in Swansea! The Wales National Airshow is organised by the City and County of Swansea. Visit the official website for the latest news and updates at www.walesnationalairshow. com. The Red Arrows Display is kindly sponsored by Swansea University.
22nd - Crafty Fun for Children Oystermouth Castle www.swansea.gov.uk/ oystermouthcastle
24th - Inside Out ( Children’s Cinema), Gwyn Hall, Neath 25th - Archaeology Fun Day Oystermouth Castle www.swansea.gov.uk/ oystermouthcastle
Every Wednesday & Friday Crafty Fun for Children Oystermouth Castle www.swansea.gov.uk
25th - WW1 Poster Workshop Swansea Museum www.swanseamuseum.co.uk
Wales Millennium Centre hosts a stellar line-
25th & 26th - 50 metre water slide at The Purple Badger for one weekend and one weekend only! 26th - Swansea Sausage and Cider Family Festival Lacrosse Field, Singleton Park
up of hit West End musicals along with fantastic free family activities this summer. You can get creative with Make, Play, Create! (20 Jul-29 Aug), six weeks of crafty fun suitable for all the family and guaranteed to put some colour in your summer. The Centre’s festival of circus, cabaret and street theatre Blysh (24 Jul-2 Aug) returns for two fun-filled weekends, while the annual Breakin’ the Bay (8-9 Aug) hip hop festival lets you check out and take part in breakdancing, beatboxing or graffiti artwork all weekend.
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25th & 26th JULY Plant it, grow it, eat it! at Aberdulais Falls ( no.41 of ‘50 things to do’
25th & 26th - ‘Meet a Meerkat’ at The National Botanical Gardens. The return of the popular exotic animal show (£2 charge). Shows are at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! (7-11 July), the original feel-good musical, stars Gary Wilmot and Belinda Lang as Ali Hakim and Aunt Eller, while Jersey Boys (21 Jul-1 Aug) makes its Welsh stage debut and Brian Conley becomes America’s Greatest Showman in Barnum (11-15 Aug).
28th - Pirate and Princess Day at Gnoll Park. 12-4pm. 28th - Pond Life with the Summer Wildlife Explorers at Margam Park. 29th - Crafty Fun for Children Oystermouth Castle www.swansea.gov.uk 31st - Bracelet Bay Seashore Safari Bracelet Bay, Mumbles judethemermaid@hotmail.com 31st - 3rd Aug - Mumbles Marvellous Weekend Oystermouth Castle info@mumblestraders.com 31st - 2nd Aug - Volfest Wales, VAG & Classic Porsche Show at Margam Park
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The cast of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (18-22 Aug) includes Cardiff’s own Noel Sullivan alongside Michael Praed, Carley Stenson and Mark Benton. To round up the Summer shows, Annie (24-29 Aug) stars Craig Revel Horwood as you’ve never seen him before playing the tyrannical Miss Hannigan in one of the world’s favourite family musicals. For further information or to book tickets, log on to www.wmc.org.uk/ WhatsOn or phone 029 2063 6464.
1st & 2nd AUGUST Explore inside a tree at Aberdulais Falls (no.22 of ‘50 things to do’)
2nd - Gower Show Penrice Castle Park www.gowershow.co.uk 4 - 6th - Animal Antics: Scales & Tails Plantasia www.plantasia.org 4th & 5th - Frozen Fever Summer Ball at Margam Park. This will be a truly magical experience at the magnificent venue and grounds of The Orangery Margam Park. The tickets are limited and allows your child to bring one adult, additional adults charge will be applied. The VIP ticket cost is £20 this will include hand made invitation sent to home to cordially invite your child. To book this special event please call 01656 737332. With 2 sessions from 11-1pm or 2-4pm. 5th - Children’s Film Season: How to Train Your Dragon 2 Swansea Big Screen, Castle Square www.enjoyswanseabay.com 5th - The World Beneath the Ground. Margam Park. An epic scavenger hunt - do battle with the creatures under the ground and minibeasts delight! All welcome. Page 6
EGYPT CENTRE 7th-9th - Kaya 2015 Festival of World Music & Arts at Margam Park. Kaya offers an assortment of African, Jamaican, European, Latin, Caribbean, European and world musical flavours along with a diverse range of family workshops, arts, food stalls and family festival activities. To book tickets www.kidscenemagazine.co.uk or Kayafestival.com 8th & 9th AUGUST Hunt for bugs at Aberdulais Falls no.31 of ‘50 things to do’ 10th - Langland Bay Nocturnal Seashore Safari Langland Bay judethemermaid@hotmail.com 11th - Super Hero V’s Princesses at Gnoll Park. 12-4pm. 12th - Colours of Summer with Summer Wildlife Explorers at Margam Park. Enjoy the many colourful delights of summer from butterflies to bees we’ll catch them all! All Welcome 12th - Children’s Film Season: Big Hero 6 Swansea Big Screen, Castle Square www. enjoyswanseabay.com 12th - Pixels (children’s Cinema) Gwyn Hall, Neath. 13th - The Tales of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny, Outdoor Theatre at Oystermouth Caslte, Page 7
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Mumbles. Gates open 1pm Performance starts 2pm Tickets: £3 - £5.50 Family ticket: £16 (Advance only)
Two days of hands on activities and arts and crafts based on exciting Egyptian topics!
14th - Charlotte’s Web Outdoor Theatre at Oystermouth Castle. Gates open 1pm Performance starts 2pm Tickets: £3 - £5.50 Family ticket: £16 (Advance only)
Week One: Craftsmen and Artisans Tuesday 28th – Wednesday 29th OR Thursday 30th – Friday 31st July As a craftsman you will dress up as an ancient Egyptian, handle real artefacts on our materials board and create your very own shabti figurine.
15th & 16th - Wales Tree Festival at the National Botanical Gardens. Everything that is good about wood for a weekend. Join us for tree rubbing, carving, turning, whittling, tre bug hunt, tree art and loads of family fun activities. 15th - Basil Brush Show at Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli, 11am & 2.30pm. To book: 0845 2263510 15th & 16th AUGUST Make a trail with sticks at Aberdulais Falls no. 12 of ‘50 things to do’
18 - 20th - Animal Zone: Interactive Plantasia www.plantasia.org 18th - Donkey Fun Day at Gnoll Park. 12-4pm. 19th - Children’s Film Season: Sing-a-long Frozen Swansea Big Screen, Castle Square www.enjoyswanseabay.com 19th - Tremendous Trees with
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Week Two: Animals of Ancient Egypt Tuesday 4th – Wednesday 5th OR Thursday 6th – Friday 7th August Go back to ancient Egypt and find out why animals were so important as you make your own 3D animal mask! Week Three: Writing Hieroglyphs Tuesday 11th – Wednesday 12th OR Thursday 13th – Friday 14th August Attend ancient Egyptian scribal school and learn to write your name in hieroglyphs as you create your very own offering stela! Week Four: Roman Egypt Tuesday 18th – Wednesday 19th OR Thursday 20th – Friday 21st August Discover what the Romans did for ancient Egypt and make your very own Egyptian themed mosaic to take home!
Week Five: Journey to the Afterlife Tuesday 25th – Wednesday 26th OR Thursday 27th – Friday 28th August Become the King of Egypt as you make your way to the afterlife and create your own coffin pencil boxes! All workshops are suitable for ages 6-10 £40 for the two days (Tuesday and Wednesday OR Thursday and Friday) (Please bring a packed lunch)
Booking is essential as limited places are available. To book: Email: egyptcentre@swansea.ac.uk
or Call: (01792) 602660
Summer Wildlife Explorers at Margam Park. A look at the graceful giants that stand tall within Margam Park! All welcome 19th - Family Fun Day at Ffos Las Racecourse. A lovely family day out with great entertainment for both the avid racegoer and the youngsters too. Whilst enjoying a flutter or two, you can be rest assured the little ones will be kept busy with the fantastic entertainment that will be provided throughout the day.
Day Oystermouth Castle www.swansea.gov.uk 22nd - 23rd - Dolls House Exhibition at Margam Park with a World War II Living History Camp on the castle lawns. 22nd & 23rd AUGUST Make a home for a wild animal at Aberdulais Falls no. 36 of ‘50 things to do’
25th - Minion Fun Day at Gnoll Park 12-4pm. 26th - Children’s Film Season: Paddington Swansea Big Screen, Castle Square www.enjoyswanseabay.com 29th-31st - August Bank Holiday weekend at the National Botanical Gardens, Featuring, on the Saturday, the world-famous Quack Pack, Tenovus Choir and the Waterwheel Choir. Sunday stars Jugglestruck, Quack Pack and Cor Caerfyrddin; while, on Bank Holiday Monday, Jugglestruck and Pembrokeshire Falconry take centre stage 29th - Oxwich Bay Seashore Safari Oxwich Bay judethemermaid@hotmail.com 29th - Carnival Day at the
29th - 31st AUGUST Create some wild art at Aberdulais Falls no. 18 of ‘50 things to do’
Purple Badger. There will be a zipline, a spider mountain, a mini-farm, a creepy-crawly enclosure, a meet and greet with your favourite superheroes and great live music all day and night! 31st - Family Fun Day Oystermouth Castle www.swansea.gov.uk/ oystermouthcastle 31st - WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT at the Purple Badger. We want to cap off the super summer by breaking a massparticipation world record! We are going to need lots of people to help, so if you’ve ever wanted to get in to the Guinness Book of Records, keep up to date on Twitter, Facebook and our website for details. 31st - Pirates on Parade, Family Fun Day at Margam Park. Join us for a day of pirates, ship wreck, whales and Lots of fun. Why not come in your best pirate gear! From 10am.
21st - Mumbles Porpoise Picnic judethemermaid@hotmail.com 22nd - Superhero Pantomime at the Purple Badger: A hilarious, action-packed panto that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat! 22nd - World Party Castle Square www.enjoyswanseabay.com 22nd - Dungeons and Dragons
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Make the most of Summer It’s official, the school holidays are here! Make the most of the summer with a jam-packed programme of events and activities at National Trust places across Wales. We have more than enough to keep the kids occupied this summer with our 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ activities, but here’s our top ten to mark in your diaries. If it’s a real day out family adventure you’re after then you’ll definitely want to explore these options.
1Explorer Mondays on Gower Join us from
10am to 3pm every Monday during school summer holidays (from 27th July) for free 50 Things fun! Activities will include flying a kite, wild art, den building, rockpooling and bug hunting. The activities are suitable for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Depending on the activities, these will alternate between Rhossili and Pennard. Please ring 01792 390636 to check location and to book a place.
2 Go kayaking and coasteering in
Pembrokeshire Take the plunge as a family and go on an aquatic adventure around Pembrokeshire’s gorgeous coastline. Guided coasteering and kayaking sessions are running from Stackpole Quay throughout the holidays, so there’s no excuse not to give it a try.
Trips are taking place from Monday 20th July to Friday 4th September between 9am and 5pm. Activities are priced at £45 for adults, £38 for children (must be eight or over) and £125 for a family of four. Book in advance on 01646 661425 or join in on the day.
3Take a twilight walk - It’s worth keeping them
up past bedtime for a twilight walk around Colby Woodland Garden, Pembrokeshire on Wednesday 22th and Thursday 23th July. Join the rangers for a family-friendly stroll as darkness falls and see what critters and creatures make an appearance… if you’re lucky, you might spot the resident otters and bats. Fancy going along? The walks take place at 7.30pm and are £3.50 for adults and £2.50 for children – booking is essential via 01834 811885.
4Nature Club Mondays (every Monday from
20th July) at Tredegar House. Dig out your wellies and dust off the magnifying glass we’re on a mission to get closer to Mother Nature. Search for bugs, birds and everything in between every Monday over the summer holidays. Normal admission applies.
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5Hands on in the Great Kitchen at Tredegar
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6Fancy milking a cow? Then turn up at
9Make it Mondays at Dyffryn. Every Monday
House – everyday from noon to 2pm. Follow the sounds and smells of our great Victorian kitchen. Watch our live cookery demos and don’t be shy, roll up your sleeves and give our volunteers a hand making some traditional Welsh recipes.
Llanerchaeron in Ceredigion and you can try your hand with a real cow. Every day at 4pm from 18th July.
7Pirate Day: Ah-ha me hearties! Leave the
landlubbers behind at Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion on 15th August, and join our rangers for a piratical family fun day with beach games, treasure hunts and wildlife activities galore. Address: Ciliau Aeron, near Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA48 8DG Telephone: 01545 573024 © National Trust Images
and 9th August 11am to 3.30pm . Be an outdoors adventurer for the day, pick up your free 50 things scrapbook and tick off loads of activities with us. You can make and fly a kite, shoot a rocket, plant a seed, build a bug home and loads more. Normal admission prices apply.
between 20th July and 31st August 12-3pm. You can have a go at making a different craft every Monday of the summer holidays and the best part is we do all the cleaning up! Normal admission prices apply.
10If you’re into hunting for fossils and
bones at Aberdulais (18th and 19th July), or want to dress up in Victorian costume and take on the tin detective trail, then pop along to Aberdulais Tinworks and Waterfall, near Neath SA10 8EU. Tel 01639 631547
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This summer Natio nal Trust Wales are challenging familie discover and comp s across the country lete activities from to our list of 50 things from stargazing an to do before you’re d flying kites, to co 11 3/4, oking on a campfir Check out great pla e and tracking wild ces near you to comp animals. lete these activities.
Penryhn Castle
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Powis Castle
Ceredigion Coast
Llanerchaeron Pembrokeshire Coast Brecon Beacons* Colby Woodland Garden
Dinefwr The Kymin Aberdulais
Stackpole Gower
Tredegar House Dyffryn Gardens
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Why shop at Swansea Market?
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WIN a studio photo package! One of Swansea Market’s newest stalls is offering you the chance to WIN a studio photo package worth £99. Package includes a one hour studio session, a USB stick with a variety of images and a 20’ x 16’ canvas wrap. Simply search ‘Smiles Studio’ on Facebook and ‘like’ the page by 31st August to go into the draw!
Sunday 20 September 2015 Entries are now open for the 1k and 3k junior races along with the 5k fun run • 1k race: 10.45am (7yrs and under) • 1k race: 11.00am (8yrs – 11yrs) • 3k race: 11.15am (9yrs – 14yrs) • 5k race: 12.00 noon (15yrs – 21yrs) All finishers will receive a medal, certificate and goodie bag and if you enter by 31 August you will also receive a free t-shirt. Enter today at www.swanseabay10k.com
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Summer Holidays The Effect on Learning We at Kip McGrath Swansea are running Summer School in August for students aged 4-18. We offer a wide range of programmes and would be happy to discuss your requirements. Teachers and students are about to breathe a sigh of relief as the long summer holidays are nearly here. Time to relax, watch TV, play on the play station and generally take life much slower..... but what will happen to your child’s learning over the summer holidays?
Make learning fun. Baking a cake can incorporate measuring ingredients (Maths) and following instructions (English).
The tradition of schools breaking up for six weeks in the summer began when Britain was a large agricultural community and it was intended to allow children the time to work on the farm and assist in getting in the harvest. This is obviously not the case for the majority of our families nowadays.
If you go to the supermarket ask children to add up the cost of items, practice rounding or calculate change.
Research shows that for most students the long summer break results in their attainment dropping. When they return to school in September, they have not stood still in their attainment, they have actually lost some of the skills they had acquired the previous year. The loss in attainment can be anywhere from 2-6 months. I notice in Kip McGrath, that the children who have had no learning in the summer take the first month getting their skills back to where they had been at the end of July. Just think when you haven’t driven your car for an extended length of time, the next time you sit behind the steering wheel it often feels odd and you may need to pause to think what you are doing. This is not too dissimilar to children’s learning achievements. If they take a prolonged break from learning they will become rusty. For children who find learning difficult or who are reluctant learners they will feel apprehensive about returning to school in September. What can parents do to help? Ensure that children engage in learning tasks in the holidays and make them fun. Encourage them to continue with reading, spelling, tables and Maths activities. Send your children to summer school to ensuring the student does not lose ground in their learning.
Take a walk in the countryside and see how many trees you can identify or which mini beasts you can find.
If you would like to enrol your child in a weekly 80 minute tuition session over the holidays, just call Claire on 01792 299996 and you can book in for a free assessment.
Book Reviews PICTURE BOOK: FAMILIES, FAMILIES, FAMILIES! AGE: 3 – 7 YEARS AUTHOR: SUZANNE LANG ILLUSTRATOR: MAX LANG PUBLISHER: RANDOM HOUSE A cheerful and cheeky book depicting the types of families that we can belong to. The family theme is perfectly presented by showing groups of animals depicted in posed portrait photographs. Families consisting of two mums, two dads, a prize winning rose, great aunts, a cat – you name it, there is a family in this book that everyone should be able to identify with. It’s a great way to introduce children to a simple fact of life – that we all come from different backgrounds. The book isn’t asking questions as to why there is such a diversity of family life; it just states families as they are. All that matters is that you love each other. The charming narrative is complemented with delightfully daft animal illustrations. Max Lang shows great attention to detail with each family photograph framed or presented in an appropriate way according the animal. A delightful funny book. CHAPTER BOOK: JOHN SMITH IS NOT BORING! – SIR JOHN THE (MOSTLY) BRAVE. AGE: 7 YEARS + AUTHOR: JOHNNY SMITH ILLUSTRATOR: LAURA ELLEN ANDERSON For some people the name John Smith is not entirely the most imaginative. There must be thousands of Johns on the planet. “The most boring name in history” says his sister, Hayley. After all she’s named after that bright star Hayley’s Comet. Page 19
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How she loves to continually remind him of how common he is. Even his mum says he’s one in a million! However unbeknown to her and the rest of the world, John actually belongs to a special club - the John Smith Club. He can transport himself on magical adventures. This time, he needs to come up with an idea to talk about knights in shining armour for show and tell at school but can’t think of anything. But with the help of his grandfather (also known as John Smith) he takes a trip back in time to defeat Ivan the Terrible and his band of bloodthirsty villains to aid the Queen. That should get his imagination going even if he gets an extra unexpected mission of returning the Queen’s royal ruby in order to save his head! Zany, entertaining story which should strike a chord with any child racking their brains for school homework.
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Kidscene is delighted to be giving away a copy of Dear Tomato: An International Crop of Food and Agricultural poems to one lucky reader! Editor Carol-Ann Hoyte has compiled an enchanting collection of poems themed around one of most people’s favourite topics – food! It features an array of poets from around the globe including former US Poet Laureate J. Patrick Smith. And is complemented with stunning photography by Norrie Wasserman. Its delectable offerings take you from farmyard to table and there is something for everyone whatever your palate. It would also be a great addition to any library, school or teachers book shelf to inspire children to think about the food on our plate and where comes from.
Featuring a poem by our very own book reviewer, Phillipa Rae called a Potato’s Valentine!
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What’s on in Wales with the National Trust
The Gower Show
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July 1
(every Wed and Sat until 15 Aug) Dinefwr. Badger watch Observe some of Britain’s most elusive mammals in their natural habitat. 7pm- 8.30pm. Adult £8, child £4.
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Powis Castle and Garden Outdoor theatre - The Jungle Book. 7pm. Adult £12, child £9, 10% discount for groups of 10 or more. (0844 2491895).
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Chirk Castle. Dragon Quest puppet show. Join the dragons of Wye Ten for tall tales in the gardens.
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Tredegar House Summer programme. Seasonal crafts, daily tours and traditional games. 12noon-3pm.
Penrhyn Castle. Castle theatrics A fun performance by a leading street and festival theatre company. There’s also a chance to complete your 50 things activities. 11am-4pm.
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Colby Woodland Garden Bear necessities. Bring your teddies for a picnic with a difference. Suitable for ages 4 and above. 12.30pm-4pm.
August 2
Tudor Merchant’s House Celebrate Lammas Help us to knead the bread and decorate the house as the Tudors would have celebrated the first grain of the year being brought in.
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Bodnant Garden Kids’ craft week 11am-1pm.
Penrhyn Castle. Mighty hawks. Meet birds of prey and see an unique horseback performance. Why not try your hand at archery. 11am-4pm.
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August) Dyffryn Gardens Late night Thursdays. Bring your dinner and some bubbly and enjoy it al fresco on the lawn. Last entry 7.30pm, closes 8pm.
Colby Woodland Garden Wild story making. Come and make stories with local artist and performer Emily Laurens. Materials supplied. Suitable for ages 7 and above.
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Tredegar House 1930s weekend Take a step back in time to the 1930s jazz era and experience a garden party. 11am-4pm.
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The Show is held in the stunning grounds of Penrice Castle Park near Oxwich Bay, and this must be one of the finest locations for such an event in the country! If you enjoy the countryside, or are looking for a different fun filled family day out, you will enjoy The Gower Show – it is a day not to be missed. There will be the dramatic, artistic flower arranging in the Horticulture marquee, and a chance to compare cooking skills in the Cookery tent. In the Honey tent you can even get dressed up and go in and have a look at a working bee hive! If shopping takes your fancy, there are plenty of local arts and crafts available to purchase from a carefully selected range of trade stands, with unique products, not seen in the high street. Growing in popularity is the fine selection of local food that is available to taste and buy. Come along, join in, and celebrate the countryside at Penrice Castle Park on Gower Show Day.
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Homemade giant bubbles
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INSTRUCTIONS 1 Dissolve the cornflour in water, stirring really well. 2 Gently stir in remaining ingredients. 3 Avoid creating a lot of froth. 4 Allow mixture to sit for at least an hour before playing with it. 5 You can stir very gently if you see ingredients settling on the bottom of your container. *Avoid creating froth when playing with the mixture 6 To make a giant wand thread some wool or string though 2 drinking straws and tie together. Use the straws as your handles. Now all you need to do is dip…
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Super Summer Days Out at
50 METRE WATER SLIDE!
Finally, a GIANT water slide is coming to Swansea! The Purple Badger will be home to a 50-metre water slide for one weekend and one weekend only; make the most of this opportunity to launch yourself down a slip and slide the same length as half a football pitch!
Saturday 25 July & Sunday 26 July
SUPERHERO PANTOMIME!
An hilarious, action-packed panto that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat until you start rolling on the floor laughing!
Saturday 22 August at 12pm
WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT!
We want to cap off our super summer by breaking a mass-participation world record! We are going to need lots of people to help, so if you’ve ever wanted to get in to the Guinness Book of Records, keep up to date on Twitter, Facebook and our website for details.
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Ever been on a ZIPLINE before? No? Well this is your chance! There will be a zipline, a spider mountain with an eight metre slide, a mini-farm, a creepy-crawly enclosure, a meet and greet with your favourite superheroes and great live music all day and night!
Saturday 29 August
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Dr. Louise... Sunburn This Summer edition’s health message is to take care in the sun. While many people enjoy hot weather, high temperatures can be dangerous, especially for older people, young children and those with serious illnesses.
thing as a healthy ‘tan’. If you want tanned skin, consider a fake tan and do not sunbathe or use sunbeds. A tan is the skin’s response to the sun’s damaging rays and is therefore an indicator of sun damage.
Everyone can enjoy the sun safely by keeping out of the heat at the hottest time of the day, avoiding sunburn and staying hydrated with plenty of cool drinks. Top advice for being sun safe:
Most sunburn is superficial - the skin becomes red, hot and painful. In severe cases there may be blistering. After a few days the burnt skin may peel. Initial treatment of sunburn is to cool the skin by sponging it with cool water or soak the affected area in a cool bath or shower for 10 mins. Ensure the person drinks plenty of cold fluids to prevent dehydration. Any plain moisturiser can be used on unbroken skin to help ease discomfort. Paracetamol or ibuprofen will help with pain, if you are able to take them. You should see a doctor if the sunburn is very severe. You should never allow babies or children to develop sunburn. If they do, you should seek medical advice.
Try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm. Remember the sun is stronger at higher altitudes, which is why you can burn doing winter sports e.g. skiing (also, because ice and snow reflect a lot of sunlight) Apply sunscreen of at least SPF15 (I always use SPF50 on my daughter) with UVA protection, 20-30 mins before going out in the sun. Re-apply every 2 hours and after swimming. Do not use sunscreeen past the expiry date. Store the product out of the sun as it can cause deterioration of the active protective ingredients within. Do not develop a false sense of security when wearing sunscreen. Sunscreen only partially protects your skin. Using sunscreen does not mean that you can sunbathe for long periods without harm. Wear UV sunglasses, preferably wraparound, to reduce UV exposure to the eyes. Wear light, loosefitting cotton clothes and a wide-brimmed hat. Drink lots of cool drinks, non alcoholic drinks as alcohol dehydrates you. You can burn in the water. Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals. In particular, it is very important to protect children from the sun. The delicate skin of a child (also true for fair-skinned people) is more sensitive to sun damage than the skin of an adult. Some of this damage is temporary, such as sunburn (see below) However, allowing your skin to burn can lead to future problems, such as skin cancer due to longterm skin damage. Remember, there is no such Page 25
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Technology and our kids We have all experienced it as parents, telling our kids to finish the Xbox game, put down the ‘tablet’ or switch off the TV. Rarely is it trauma free for all concerned (unless you have a rare little angel!). To help inspire parents help limit ‘screen’ time, here are some tried and tested ways to help you and your child navigate this technology and media drenched world we live in:So lets start with the toughest but most essential one ‘Set the example’, yes it is tough but there is nowhere else to start. You know the saying ‘monkey see, monkey do!’ Children naturally copy what they see. Look at your own screen time and how you use technology.
Now onto the next bit, Be the parent. Now you have sorted out your ‘habit’ it is time to sort out the kids! It is your job to encourage healthy behaviour and stop bad habits forming now while they are young. It won’t be easy to start with, but in the long run they will benefit.
Smart phones: it is now rare to be unconnected. Notice how many times a day you check your phone, your emails, your Facebook account? Where do you check it? Do you get anxious if you can’t access the net? Does it annoy you if you go to a café where there is no Wi-Fi?
Set Limited screen times. Decide set times for screen time, be it tablet, computers, Xbox, TV. Experts recommend no more than 2 hours a day of screen time and this means ALL screens. Many parents allow half an hour a day, whereas other parents have no technology all week and only allow it at weekends when homework, room tidy etc. Then it is limited to an hour. There are time limiter apps on the market which when time is up, keep flashing on the screen and can only be turned off when the child brings the screen to you. Or a invest in a kitchen timer.
Tablets: What do you do after the kids have gone to bed? How many hours do you spend surfing the net, Facebooking, online shopping? How many times do your kids ask you something and you reply ‘wait a minute’ as you just finish off something online! So, is it time for a digital detox? Start by giving yourself set times that you browse the net using your phone, change the settings so that you are not continually getting FB and email updates. Switch the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off when not in use (this will save the battery too!). Don’t use it around the kids, instead try daydreaming, people watching, speak to the person next to you at soft play…or take a book in your bag. If you want to be even more radical, delete the Facebook/Twitter App/ Ebay App off your phone. Try and set yourself tech free days, evenings where you do not connect. Let your friends know in advance, so that they know you are not ignoring if they post or text you! Instead organize a movie or pop into Waterstones and buy ‘The Secret Garden’ by Joanna Bashford (a New York times best seller) a colouring book for grown ups, or take up a craft. Page 27
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Encourage other activities: Sometimes children need a nudge and will just gravitate to the TV or tablet as it is easy. Dig out the Lego, Art stuff, Kinnex, books, board games, sporting equipment and put it where they can easily get hold of it. Make suggestions to them. One mother decided on a radical digital detox and they all went cold turkey, initally it was tough for the kids but then they started pulling out all their old toys and it was like a whole new world opening out. Her youngest got out his guitar… 7 years later her now teenage son is heading to Music College. His comment to his mum was ‘hey mum, how good would I have been if I had started playing the guitar when I was younger instead of spending so much time gaming’. Play with your kids. When you have been working all day, or there is cleaning to do, this is easier said
than done. Why not allocate half an hour a day to play with them, get down on the floor and play, kick a ball about or get a board game out. It does take intentionality and selfless love when they are 5 but when they are 13 you will be glad you did it. Be Involved with their lives. We all lead extremely busy lives and it is sometimes easier to just turn on the TV or give them a screen. Sit down and read a book with the younger child (no TV on in the background) or just talk to them. Observe, listen, ask and parent. Cut the source. Switch the TV off at the wall and hide the remote controls, switch the Wi-Fi off when not in use so it is not so easy to connect. One parent found that having music playing can distract children from screens. Dig out an old CD player and your CDs, hours of entertainment. Audio books are also good. Value Family Meals. A recent survey noted 64% of young people say the TV is usually on during meals, and how many IPads/TVs are used as a distraction with some of our younger kids to get food down them! Switch it off and use books instead. For the younger kids, buy cheap little board books that you don’t mind getting covered
in food and keep them in a box by the dinner table. I know it is not the best habit, but if you need to distract use this instead of a screen. Value times at mealtimes and make an effort to all sit down together and talk about the day. A family’s richest conversations will take place during mealtimes and also car rides. Car Rides: Ditch the screens and only use them for long journeys. Let the children look out the window, there is an amazing colourful world out there. Talk to them about what they see, as they get older they will start to recognize routes. Switch off your Sat Nav and buy a map. On a recent trip to Devon our 6 and 8 year old were in charge of the road map and looking out for motorway junctions, they loved It . We also did a lot of eye spy, spotting colours of cars, ick ack ock etc. Don’t automatically give them a screen. Only use it when all other avenues have been exhausted. Kids need to learn patience and self regulation, essential for when they get older. Limiting screen time may initially be difficult, however you will definitely notice a difference in your kids behaviour as it becomes part of everyday life. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
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It’s been another busy twelve months at Stagecoach Theatre Arts in Swansea, and the school will finish the academic year off in style with a Summer School week in August which includes workshops for 4 – 6 year olds and a full blown show in a week for 7 – 18 year olds. And Stagecoach Principal Luan Davies is looking forward to both events: “We have a very intense and exciting week of activities and it really helps give a fun and rewarding focus to the children during the long summer break!” said Luan. And the week long activity is not restricted to only existing students, which Luan believes provides a valuable experience for all involved: “We are very fortunate as we are joined during this week by students from all over the UK, Europe and even from Dubai and The Cayman Islands!” explained Luan.
For more information on Summer School and / or Autumn enrolment call Luan on 01792 204848 or register your interest on www.stagecoach.co.uk/swansea Page 33
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What to do this Summer? I have to apologise to all around me for my incessant Winter whining.... I can be heard lamenting why I chose to stay in this country, how awful the rain/cold/sleet is, my regular threat of selling all I own and bundling the kids off to sunnier climates, my longing perusal of sites that sell tropical islands (really? Oh yes my friends, real deserted tropical islands, where I’d be likely to survive a week but boy I can dream... And some the bargain bin price for less than the equity in my house!). This is when the Mr. steps in with a well timed reality check and a glass of prosecco to remind me that my pain is short lived... As in Buddhism everything is temporary nothing is permanent... and that round the corner is the delicious promise of Summer. I thought I’d take the opportunity this month to tell you about our family favourite things to do in Summer.... None cost much money, all you need is a little bit of time and bags full of be what may attitude!
Camping
The Great British institution of family camping is hands down our family favourite thing to do once the weather starts to get better. We love the fact that we get to spend unlimited time all together. Admittedly the kids aren’t with us, as they’re off being feral with the group of new friends they have made before we’ve even managed to unpack the car, however we do all go to bed at the same time as each other and I sleep like a baby every time. A recent study undertaken in Plymouth has concluded that children who go camping are likely to do best in school - can totally see the theory behind this, my children spend their summer camping and go back to school in September a good foot taller, having had a number of amazing experiences, and met other children from all over the UK (admittedly they do need a good scrubbing in advance of returning to school, and they find it hard to adapt to wearing shoes again). All I can say is ensure that you have a good sleeping mat and earplugs, like I said earlier, like a baby every time.
of Swansea.... Within 5 minutes of getting in from a ridiculous day in work I can be sitting on the beach cooking hotdogs, sand between my toes, happy children frolicking in the water.... Australia eat your heart out! And it’s nothing like the toxic nightmare of our childhoods, the miles of golden sand are totally and utterly clean and usable.
Gloworm Hunting
They really really really do exist and are best found in June/July.... I always though they were a myth until we went one night down Gower..... Hands down little wonders of nature.
Dodge the jelly fish
Ok so this one is pretty gross but really appeals to small boys obsessed with all manner of disgusting things... Beaches are full of dead ones at this time of year, see who can spot the biggest one, do not touch them though as that is disrespectful to a once living thing!
After school swims
There really is life after school! And the nights are light so all is achievable... Get them in their suits and int the sea. This is the best thing to do is to wash away the grime and sweat of a hot sticky sunny day... Followed by a beach fire. Try and de-sand though before bed, otherwise you’ll find Caswell has nothing on the amount of sand you will find the next day!
Rockpooling
Speaks for itself.... Those amazing mini worlds of sea water provide hours of entertainment for old and young alike.
Strawberry picking
So we may owe the strawberry growers of Gower a massive apology for this one.... We do seem to eat our body weights in strawberries before we actually pay for a small punnet we have collected. Those little red delights though taste so amazing and nothing beats a family afternoon picking.
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And all I need to do now is remember to put on my sunscreen! Have a great Summer and remember to make the most of every precious moment you get!
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“One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way” (Frank Smith, Psycholinguist) Children’s ability to acquire language is one of the most defining and awe-inspiring parts of a child’s development. Given that children are such gifted language learners, why settle for just one? Experts in language acquisition refer to a “Critical Period” to define the time when children can acquire a second language almost effortlessly, learning it in much the same way as their first. Beyond the obvious practical benefits of languages, research has shown that multilingualism has a powerful effect on cognitive development, boosting academic and problem solving abilities as well as fostering greater empathy and better communication skills. Marta, originally from Catalonia, runs a Spanish song group for little ones. We started ¡Que guay! in December 2014 with the aim of introducing Spanish to young children in a fun and friendly environment. We run the whole group in Spanish and work with songs, movement, games and stories based around different themes such as animals, food, colours, numbers and transport. We design many of our own materials to enable us to introduce and reinforce key language through play and sensory stimulus. It is very satisfying to see how quickly the children accept being in a Spanish speaking environment and become involved in the different activities. Above all, our focus is on the children having fun and taking part, blissfully unaware of any activity happening in their grey matter! ¡Que guay! runs on Saturday mornings at the Kinder Café. If you would like to find out more please contact Lara on laraduke@gmail.com or 07990 674373 Page 45
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the activities most valued by children. As well as offering the benefits of informal learning, these activities can expand the ‘comfort zone’ of children and their aspirations for their leisure time. Many playschemes offer an alternative environment for children to enjoy outdoors, where they can explore, climb, get wet, muddy and dirty, look for bugs, learn about and feel the natural elements. Allowing children and young people to get close to nature, acquire new skills, freely play in wild space, appreciate and understand the natural environment. All of these things are essential for children’s all round development and enhancing their natural curiosity to the world around them. Along with forming close connections and making new friends, it’s the reassurance that your child is having fun in a safe and stimulating environment which makes the decision to place your child in a holiday club, all the more worthwhile.
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Tips for Children’s Haircuts By Jo from Joshuas, Mumbles
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Organize your appointment time in the morning or after a nap. Most young children tend to be at their best when they are well rested and not too hungry. Avoid school holidays, Saturdays and busy times. A busy salon can result in a very stressful experience for them.
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Touch your child’s head often, a friendly ruffle of their hair, giving a brush or a gentle massage, all familiarises your child with their head being touched. This will reduce the stress to your child and prevent them from reaching up with their hands during the haircut. Make sure their hair is clean and with no knots if possible, as they will associate that pain with a haircut. Talk about what is going to happen a couple of days prior, in a fun excited way. Try to keep calm and happy and talk about positive things (“oh, he hates having a haircut!”). Bring along any toy, book, DVD or snack that they love, this is a big help. Also letting any older siblings have their haircuts first, they love to copy! Avoid using a haircut as a punishment for bad behaviour or in any other negative way. You should never be made to feel embarrassed by your child’s behaviour at a salon. A haircut is a very confronting experience for many children and most will grow out of it if treated with compassion by the stylist. If you fail to get the child’s haircut, it’s not the end of the world. Children’s moods change so quickly, try again a week later but don’t push the child too far, as it can build into an even bigger phobia. Praise, encourage and distract your child during the haircut. Good luck!
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to spend a night in the Cwm Ivy Bunkhouse, owned by the National Trust and situated among the trees and dunes of Whiteford Burrows National Nature Reserve in North Gower. I had walked past the bunkhouse on numerous occasions in the past on the way to the beach to see the old lighthouse (the only cast-iron offshore lighthouse in Britain) and had been curious about the interesting looking bungalow in the middle of nowhere! The bunkhouse has 3 really large bedrooms and sleeps up to 10 people, making it ideal for a bit of a family get together. The bunkhouse has underfloor heating, so even though the weather wasn’t cold we did appreciate the warmth during the evening, making the bedrooms feel very cosy. The bunkhouse is literally in the middle of the forest and a short walk from Whiteford Sands, so the kids had an absolute ball running around collecting firewood for the fire pit in the front garden. This is where we sat for most of the evening, enjoying the outdoors and roasting marshmallows. We BBQ’d whilst the kids were safe to run around pretty much everywhere and anywhere, making as much noise as they wanted. The seclusion was blissful! It was lovely not to feel the need to tell them to quieten down or slow down, they were free and they made the most of it! We were definitely at one with nature and slept very peacefully.... Cwm Ivy Lodge offers self catering accommodation for groups/families up to 10 people from just £130/ night, Check out :The lodge, Cwm Ivy on
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Meringues Meringues are perfect for the Summer. They are simple to make (not as scary as most of us think!), store well, and you can easily turn them into lovely summer desserts. This recipe is pretty straightforward but it helps if you have an electric whisk. Making time is quick, but they do however take two and a half hours on a low oven to bake.
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you have one. Whisk on the highest setting until the egg whites start to form soft peaks. Add a third of the sugar. Whisk in the sugar and keep whisking until the peaks become a little stiffer. Repeat. Finally add the remaining sugar and keep whisking until the peak are bright, smooth, stiff and glossy Cover a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper. With a large spoon, drop scoops of the mixture onto the baking paper. The mixture should make six decent sized meringues, or more if you like them smaller. Allow some space between them. Bake for two and a half hours. Try not to open the door as they bake, they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t burn if your oven is even tempered and co-operative. Cool on the tray Store in an airtight container , they will keep for several days.
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