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In this Summer’s issue...
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Read our Clwydian Wigwam holiday review p4
Win! Paint a Pot for kids & a free tea/coffee for the grown ups p7
Win! A family ticket to Greenwood Forest Park p10 Win! A family ticket to Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod p10
£5 OFF your first riding lesson at Pennant Park Riding Centre p27
Win! A ‘Back to School’ Set from Easy2name p33
Lots of useful info plus a week of healthy lunchbox ideas for those Summer picnics p38 & p39
This Summer’s exciting new Reading Scheme p45
Welcome to the Summer 2013 issue of Kids Direct Wrexham, Mold & District!
Another school year is almost over and our kids continue to grow up too quickly! With the long school holidays almost on our doorstep, we’re here to help you plan a fun-filled Summer to give your kids one to remember... Make sure you enter our fabulous competitions this issue for your chance to win some great days out. Keep your kids busy this Summer by enrolling them into one of the many Summer camps, clubs and activities we have advertised including everything from drama & dance to bushcraft & sport! Don’t forget to book early to avoid disappointment. If you’re on a budget, check out our extensive Kids Calendar on the centre pages where you’ll find a multitude of fun activities that are either free or cost only a few pounds each. Many congratulations to last issue’s competition winners; Rebecca Jones (Trevor), Charlotte Harris (Cefn-y-Bedd), Nicky Jones (Broughton) & Adam Aldridge (Buckley) who won tickets to Tatton Park’s Beatrix Potter weekend, George Toye (Hawarden) who won a free week at A-Star Sports Holiday Club and Graeme Hay (Wrexham) who won a family Sunday Roast at The Red Lion, Penyffordd. We continue to regularly update our facebook and twitter pages so please ‘like’ and ‘follow’ us to keep up to date on all the very latest in your local area. As always please remember to mention Kids Direct when you contact or visit any of our advertisers, we wouldn’t be publishing if it wasn’t for them! So, have a great Summer and best wishes for the new Autumn term, Jo xxx Tel: 01978 898147 email: mail@jokidsdirect.co.uk web: www.kidsdirect.org www.facebook.com/kidsdirectwrexham
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emoleys Café and Ceramics Studio is a brand new venue for 2013. Set in the heart of the village of Penyffordd, next to the Post Office, they specialise in bringing together the home comforts of a traditional café with the creative touch of a paint-a-pot ceramic studio. It makes an ideal stopping point, whether you’re just passing by looking for a spot of lunch and a slice of one of their homemade cakes or you’re looking for a great way to celebrate that special occasion. Jemoleys offer a selection of hot and cold drinks, homemade soup, panninis, sandwiches, salads, daily specials and a children’s menu, in addition to their freshly made cakes and bakes using locally sourced ingredients. See their online menu for more information. Jemoleys is also available to hire out for special occasions and private events too! Their paint-a-pot ceramic studio is open 7 days a week, where you can relax and unwind by picking one of their many varieties of unfired bisque pottery to paint however you choose. They’ll then fire it up for you within 7 days and then it’s all yours to keep or send as a gift! And with the option to pick your finished pottery up in person or have it delivered anywhere in the UK, it’s a great way to get creative without the fuss, and with no need to book in advance. They also hold regular paint-a-pot events and evenings with the option to hire the studio out for your own private event. Find them on facebook and twitter to keep up to date with their events this Summer! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! For your chance to win a trip to Jemoleys to paint a pot (for up to 2 children) and a free cup of tea or coffee for up to 2 accompanying adults please answer the following question: In which Flintshire village will you find Jemoleys? Email your answer to mail@jokidsdirect.co.uk by Friday 19th July 2013.
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las Derw Trust has been running its Holiday Club Kids Club in the Woods for over 5 years and every year they see old faces return and new faces join them.
Their Kids Club runs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the school holidays all year round and sessions are delivered by qualified Forest School Leaders who have been CRB checked. The club is based on the ethos of Forest School and is designed specifically for children to play, learn, develop and achieve in the outdoor environment. Children who join them will make new friends who they meet time after time, this develops teamwork and communication skills. The sessions are child-led and during the summer their session times are 9.30am-3.30pm. They have activities, breaks and free time planned throughout the day. Activities include; shelter building, tool use, fire lighting and management, camp fire cooking, team games, nature activities, tracks and trails, craft activities, making useful items out of natural materials to take home, just to name a few. Places are limited to 14 children a day so advance booking is essential. Children can attend for all three days per week at a cost of ÂŁ60 or single days are available at ÂŁ22 per day. The Club is currently held at Northop and Caerwys with more sites planned for 2014. For more information or to book please visit their website www.plasderwforestschool.co.uk
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roundwork’s outdoor themed holiday club will be open again this summer holiday and October half term offering exciting outdoor activities and adventure for 813 year olds in a great woodland setting. Based in Tanyfron, Wrexham, the holiday club is unique, with many of the activities taking place in the woods at Groundwork’s Plas Power site. The children get to enjoy the great outdoors and this summer their popular themed activity weeks feature mini beasts, den building, campfire Fridays, woodland art and crafts plus much more. All the sessions are run with safety in mind by trained play leaders. The club costs £20 per day, per child including snacks and drinks and is open 9am-4.30pm (8.30am-5.30pm available at an additional cost). To book a place or find out more please call the Groundwork North Wales Holiday Club Team on 01978 269563 or email
holidayclub@groundworknorthwales.org.uk
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orth Wales Music Tuition Charity provides one-to-one tuition with specialist qualified teachers in wellequipped, comfortable studios and waiting area. Ofqual approved exams are encouraged and instruments can be loaned free-of-charge for the first 10 weeks. Varied pupil concerts throughout the year provide performance opportunities for all levels and ages. Adult students welcome. Following the success of the Music Tuition Service at Colwyn Bay, Rhuddlan, Queensferry and Wrexham, the Charity has opened its fifth tuition centre in Abergele, Denbighshire. To reserve your place please telephone 0845 310 5374 or visit their website www.northwalesmusictuition.co.uk for online application.
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TAKE PART - WEEKLY DRAMA SESSIONS at Clwyd Theatr Cymru. NEW FOR AUTUMN 2013 ACT IN - school years 1 & 2 Saturday 9.00-10.00am ACT ONE - school years 3 & 4 Saturdays at 10.00am-12.00pm ACT TWO - school years 5 & 6 Saturdays 9.00-11.00am or 1.00-3.00pm ACT THREE - school years 7 & 8 Wednesdays 6.00–8.00pm & Saturdays at 11.00am-1.00pm ACT FOUR - school years 9 to 11 Thursdays at 7.00–9.00pm FUSE & FUSE ON - specialist groups held on Monday evenings for young people aged between 11–25 with additional needs. Each term costs between £35.00 and £55.00 (about £3.00 an hour!)* *25% discount for families on benefit (please produce copy of award notice) HOW TO BOOK To join call: 0845 330 3565 Want to know more call: 01352 701575/6 or email ctctyp@clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Raikes Lane, Mold, CH7 1YA. @youngclwyd www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
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elta Academy of Dance and Performing Arts offer weekly dance classes for children aged 2 1/2 years and upwards. Classes are held in Borras Park, Tanyfron, Garden Village and Ruabon. Dance classes include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Song, Street and Mime. These exciting classes start from just £4 a lesson and lead to medal tests, trophies, qualifications and shows. Delta Academy also offer a Performing Arts Package which includes three hours of tuition; one hour of Drama, one hour of Singing and one hour of Dance. These fun-filled, dynamic classes are held on Friday evenings or Saturday afternoons and are taught by highly qualified, experienced tutors. An Annual Production performed in a major theatre and a Summer School are also available. This year their Summer School will include an Intensive Dance Week 29th July-2nd August and a Theatre Week 5th-9th August. Sessions will run from 9.30am-3pm each day at a cost of £60 per week per child. For more information or to book please call 01978 824849. Whether your flair is for singing, dancing or acting, with your talent comes confidence, independence and a passion for life….. Delta will inspire you!
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As well as their fun filled themed Summerschools, Theatretrain Schools are continuing their policy of giving pupils plenty of opportunity to show off their skills. It's no wonder that they've earned their reputation as "The Company That Loves To Perform" as in the last year pupils from the schools in Wrexham, Chester and Mold have taken part in Theatretrain shows at The Forum Studio Theatre in Chester, The Palace Theatre in Manchester, The Stiwt in Wrexham and even The Royal Albert Hall in London. Their weekly classes of singing, dancing and acting not only teach performance skills, but also valuable developmental skills about teamwork, discipline and confidence building. This summer, 200 local pupils will be appearing at The O2 in London to celebrate Theatretrain's 20th Birthday! Registrations are now being taken for children wanting to join Theatretrain Saturday Morning Schools in Wrexham, Chester and Mold as well as the Friday Evening School at Chester's Forum Studio Theatre (the old Gateway Theatre). Theatretrain was established in 1992 and has 100 schools across the UK and Ireland. It concentrates on two processes - learning skills in the performing arts and performing those skills to an audience. Every year each child in Theatretrain's schools has the opportunity to perform in at least one production either locally, in one of the larger regional theatres or in the West End. To discuss your child's place at Theatretrain speak to Steve Davies on 01978 311446.
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orld of Beauty can offer amazing parties at amazing prices! Girl’s parties include; face painting or mini makeover, nail design, hair design, glitter tattoos, karaoke, dance mats, party games, dance competitions and much more. Boy’s parties include; competitive races, party games, treasure hunt, tug of war, bowling & penalty shoot out, glitter tattoos and much more. There’s also an extensive range of hot and cold buffet food available for each party at very competitive prices. Available for fun days, charity events and special occasions. They can keep your children entertained at any special event whether it’s a Christening, Wedding, special family occasion or Birthday. They offer 2-3 fun-packed hours of entertainment with party games, disco, large floor games including; Space Hoppers, Giant Sacks, Giant Jenga, Kerplunk and a Limbo Pole all suitable for children and adults too!
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r Bimbamboozle is one of the North West's best loved and most experienced children's entertainers. His happy knack of winning the confidence of even the youngest children, his ability to make them laugh and his gentle but firm control makes him popular with kiddies and parents alike, and he is particularly in demand as a birthday party highlight and in schools, playgroups and nurseries. Whether in the home or community hall Chris brings fun and laughter with magic and Punch & Judy. Such family shows are designed to involve the children and feature the birthday boy or girl who is made to feel very special. The show normally lasts about one hour and involves a great deal of participation with the children and a great deal of laughter. During school holiday periods Mr Bimbamboozle can be seen at his own theatre, The Harlequin Puppet Theatre of Rhos-on-Sea in North Wales.
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andy Lane Crafts offer a bespoke, personal service to their customers. Anything from children's parties to hen parties and vintage tea parties are catered for. Drop in ceramic painting, Decopatch & bag painting are available. They create many individual sweet-based gifts and their ‘sweet cakes’ are even becoming a little famous, so why not pop in and have a look, there’s always something new to see! Would you like a fun packed memorable party? The Creepy Crawly Show is enjoyable for all ages and great for Home Parties, Children’s Birthdays, Christenings, Holy Communions and other family celebrations. Everyone can join in from Toddlers to Teens and the adults are even entertained too! From party games and music to ‘Get Me Out of Here’ style challenges and don’t forget the animals, with Snakes, Tarantula, Scorpion, Lizards, Giant African Snails, Hissing Cockroaches, Turtles and many more. It also offers great photo opportunities and is all presented by their comical explorer-style entertainer who’ll ensure your occasion is a fun and memorable one. Available throughout Cheshire, Merseyside North Wales and Wirral. Book your adventure now on 01244 646 045 or visit their website www.thecreepycrawlyshow.co.uk
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ennant Park Riding Centre will be hosting a Charity Family Fun Day in aid of North West Cancer Research and St. Kentigern Hospice on Saturday 10th August 10am-4pm with free entry! They offer lessons for all ages and abilities and have given all Kids Direct Readers ÂŁ5 off their first lesson! Please take a copy of this advert with you. Valid until 31/10/13.
Tennis for everyone at Wrexham Tennis centre! Wrexham Tennis Centre is a world class tennis facility located on Plas Coch Road, Wrexham and offers Tennis to players of all ages and standards. The centre boasts an impressive 7 indoor courts, 2 specially designed under 8’s courts, 7 outdoor courts and a fully licensed bar and snack bar. The centre is a Pay and Play facility and no membership is required. Players of all ages and standards are welcome to go and try one of their many pay and play sessions, weekly coaching sessions, tournaments and school holiday activities. They are also home to the Wrexham Academy which is a High Performance Program that has produced world ranked tennis players. For more information please visit their website www.wrexhamtenniscentre.com or you can call 01978 265260.
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-Star Sports comes to the Wrexham, Oswestry and Whitchurch area! At A-Star Sports they offer inclusive, developmental multi-sports coaching for children aged 2-10 years (3+ in Holiday Clubs). Building on a fun ABC-based foundation (agility, balance and co-ordination), your child will be introduced to and develop the skills for ten core sports and more. Learning in a positive, energy packed environment encourages children to enjoy sport. It is their ambition for every A-Star Sports child to enjoy sport for life. This is why their multi-sports journey also includes additional activities inspired by sport in the news for your child to discover sports over and above their core ten. Weekly Classes - A-Star Sports currently have classes at Holt (Kenyon Hall) on Mondays, Gresford on Mondays and Garden Village (St Margaret's Church and Community Hall) on Wednesdays. And they are looking at starting classes in the Brymbo, Overton and Chirk areas. Check their website for a full list of classes. Children's Parties - Your child can also enjoy an A-Star Sports party. For children 3+ years, their parties focus on fast paced and fun games that keep children engaged throughout. For children 7+ years, they offer sports-based and/or themed parties for action packed multi-sports adventure. For more information please contact Adrian Dunn on 07795 691417 or visit his web page at www.a-starsports.co.uk/local-classes/wrexham-oswestry-whitchurch or you can email him on adrian.dunn@a-starsports.co.uk A-Star Sports can also be found on facebook www.facebook.com/AStarSports.WOW and twitter @AStarSports_UK
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ae Hic Livery & Riding Centre are a small, family run, fully approved BHS Livery and Riding Centre set in the gorgeous countryside of North Wales within easy access of Chester, Wrexham, Mold and the surrounding areas. They have over 15 years experience of working with horses and ponies and what began as a hobby has now become a full time way of life. Their very experienced Chief Instructor is qualified to NVQ, Diploma and BHS standard. They also have fully qualified and experienced medical staff and first aiders on site. They offer something for everyone from the novice rider who is looking to start their horse riding journey to the experienced competition riders – they have ponies and horses suitable for all abilities, ages and sizes. They run children’s clubs including Tiny Tots (3–7yr olds) and Cae Hic Club (7-12 yr olds) which are available every day. Cae Hic Livery & Riding Centre have fantastic bridlepaths and hacking right on their doorstep including forest hacks and beach rides, to name but a few, which offer varied hacks for all. All hacks are accompanied by one of their experienced leaders who have hacked the routes many times and can let you know all about them. For more information or to arrange a visit please call 01352 771626 or 07949 280184 or visit their website www.caehiclivery.co.uk
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rexham Climbing Centre (@ Plas Power Adventure) is the biggest and only dedicated climbing centre in NE Wales. They also offer outdoor rock climbing and Abseiling, Indoor Bouldering, High Ropes course, KMX Karts, Archery, Orienteering and a superb onsite cafe. A family friendly environment for a great day out that caters for hundreds of children every year, specialising in awesome weekend birthday parties. Many of their customers have become firm friends and have been with them for years, so they must be doing something right! Later this year, Plas Power Adventure will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary so why not pay this long standing, successful business a visit for a daring and exciting family adventure you’ll never forget? For more information please call 01978 754747 or visit their website www.plaspoweradventure.com
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asy2name will solve all your labelling problems. With waterproof stickers for labelling shoes, lunchboxes and equipment and a choice of clothing labels, including Stick-Easy clothing labels - the no sew, no iron option, lost property will be a thing of the past. Their ‘Off to School’ set is great value as it includes stickers, iron on labels, a shoe bag and bag tag and you can choose from red, blue or lilac sets. Their innovative range of labels can be used on every single item of children's belongings from socks and shoes to stationary, sports kit and mobile phones. Easy2name give 10% discount to Kids Direct Readers - simply enter the code KD2013 at the checkout and you will then automatically get the 10% off. For your chance to win an ‘Off to School’ set please tell us what colours they come in? Email us your answer along with your name, address and age. Good luck!
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This Summer why not pop along to Lewis’s Farm Shop, just 4 miles from Wrexham on the B5426 close to The Plassey Craft Centre & Caravan Park. They offer a wide range of homemade produce using the finest ingredients and meat from the 4th generation Lewis family farm. You’ll find them busy in the butchery making their award-winning sausages and burgers and you can also watch them making their award-winning meat pies & cakes in front of your very eyes in the in-house kitchen. There’s seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables and a deli counter selling a range of cheeses, olives and cooked meats. So for that Summer award-winning but affordable treat make a visit to Lewis’s Farm Shop. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm and Sunday, 11am–4pm or phone 01978 780852.
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Jean Robb and Hilary Letts, the acclaimed authors of the Creating Kids Who Can series, offer tutoring with a difference. At Successful Learning you’ll find the support needed to develop potential and get the most from school and family life. Using methods developed over 40 years of teaching, Jean and Hilary achieve amazing results with and are experts in: * helping children learn how to learn. * changing children who feel they can't into children who know they can! * creating an environment where children learn more effectively. * creating confident parents. Teaching all ages from pre-school-secondary, their methods work with all children including those diagnosed with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, ADD and ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and Autism. Single days and 3 or 4 day schools available, dates for summer are: Sat 24th Aug and 29th Aug to 1st Sept.
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At Stepping Stones, staff work closely together to create a welcoming, friendly and safe environment where children can have fun, play and learn. They provide an excellent variety of play opportunities both indoors and outdoors for children of all ages which support the Early Years Foundation Phase. The nursery is registered for 30 children aged between 3 months and 8 years. Two selfcontained buildings and an outside play area allow babies to be cared for in the ‘little nursery’ until they are ready to move into ‘big nursery’ somewhere between 18mths and 2 years allowing separate facilities for babies and toddlers/pre-schoolers. Before and after school care is available along with school transport. Staff strive to build strong relationships with you and your children and will ensure that the individual needs of each child are met. For more information or to arrange a visit please call 01244 544594.
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bbey Gate College is a well-established, coeducational school for pupils aged 4 to 18 on the outskirts of Chester. Aldford School is home to the popular and successful Junior and Infant Department. At Aldford School, pupils develop a love of learning in a friendly and caring environment. Through beautifully maintained, extensive grounds and a wide range of expertise on the staff, pupils have the opportunity to develop in all areas of the curriculum, inclusive of a thriving music, drama and sporting timetable. Pupils also make extensive use of the excellent facilities at the senior school. They now offer Taster Sessions for 3-4 year olds throughout the year and during these sessions children are able to experience their environment and take part in a range of activities. Staff work directly with the children as well as observing their skills of independence and communication. Offers to join their small Reception class are made to successful children after attendance at a session. They value each and every child and the potential in every pupil is nurtured and encouraged. Education is far greater than simply achieving super examination results; at Abbey Gate College the journey itself is of equal importance, providing a stimulating experience, widening opportunities and providing an education for life. They are confident that their children become confident, caring members of society and in the last inspection report it was noted that their pupils achieve their personal and academic potential. Abbey Gate College is a successful and happy school where, ‘The students’ personal qualities are outstanding and fully supported within the college by the positive family type ambience. The community awareness is outstanding; relationships between staff and students themselves are outstanding and conducive to excellent behaviour’ (ISI 2010).
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We all want to give our children the best start in life; for them to find their voice and be taught in a way they find enjoyable and inspiring. At The Queen’s School, Chester the teaching staff are experts at doing just that. With more than 100 years of experience of teaching girls, they have developed a culture that supports and nurtures talent. The school attained top marks in the latest ISI inspection and produced the best exam results across Chester, Wirral and North Wales last year. School transport is also available from Cheshire villages, Wirral and North Wales. There are dozens of activities to take part in at Queen’s; from traditional sports like athletics and hockey to clubs like sailing, rowing and horse riding. There are a range of choirs, ensembles and bands to join and debating and performance are an integral part of school life. Clubs range from astronomy, chess and women’s history to Latino dance and spinning. It is this focus on developing the whole person that enables Queen’s School girls to stand out from the crowd. Call them to book a visit to the Lower School (Reception or Key Stage Two entry) or to find out more about the Senior School why not register your daughter for the Year 5 Activities Day on Monday July 8th. She can take part in a day of activities (eg making a pop tune or turning DNA into jewellery) and you will find out first-hand just how a Queen’s education works. Call 01244 312078, email jtaylor@queens.cheshire.sch.uk or book online at www.queens.cheshire.sch.uk
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he Firs School has been providing outstanding primary education for boys and girls aged 3 11 since 1945. Parents speak of the wonderful caring atmosphere and others talk of The Firs giving a great foundation for life. Its last inspection report said that "enthusiastic focused teaching leads to excellent learning and high levels of achievement.� If these are some of the things you want for your child go and visit The Firs and see for yourself. As one of Cheshire's leading Independent primary schools The Firs supports and encourages the individual gifts and aptitudes of each child, using all the skills and focus of a specialist primary school. As a stand alone primary school undistracted by the pressures and requirements of a secondary department The Firs is able to work closely with parents to ensure that the child's next step in their educational journey is absolutely suited to their needs. The Firs enjoys excellent relations with a wide range of independent and maintained secondary schools which support this process. There are still a few places in Reception for entry in September 2013. Kindergarten entry is throughout the year. Please call to arrange a taster session for either age group. This year The Firs is also running a holiday club for children aged 4-11 from August 19th-23rd. The club is also open to children from other schools and features a wide variety of activities. Find out more details online at www.firsschool.net/holidayclub or call the office. Their Open Morning is Saturday 5th October however prospective parents are always welcome to visit the school. More information is available on www.firsschool.net Please contact the office to arrange a visit on 01244 322443 or email admin@firsschool.net
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