Primary Times Berkshire - Summer 2022

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Summer Issue 157 4th July – 4th September

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Berkshire’s only what’s on and where to go guide covering the whole county … READING • NEWBURY BRACKNELL • WINDSOR • MAIDENHEAD • WOKINGHAM • SLOUGH … and every town and village in between!

Take part in our bumblebee drawing competition!

Closing date: 4th August

Join our bumblebee initiative Celebrate summer with all the family and get involved in our bumblebee initiative. We are sending out free packets of wildflower seeds to any families getting involved in our drawing competition.

Post and tag us on Instagram and Facebook! @bovishomes

Get those pencils at the ready and get your children drawing a picture of a bumblebee. Simply take a photo of the drawing, post it and tag us on Instagram and Facebook to receive your free wildflower seeds!

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Published by Moonscape Media Ltd Tel: 0118 972 4980 Email: office@primarytimesmag.com Editor: Michelle Dilger Production: Tristan Kayes Advertising: Niki Whitwell Suzanne Mason Listings Editor: Suzanne Watson Features Editor: Helen Chitham Primary Times is independently published and distributed free through primary schools in Berkshire. It aims to inform families and children about current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses, attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or by joining in the competitions. It is NOT our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools in Berkshire for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. The copyright on all written material, logos and advertising artwork produced by our studio remains with Primary Times or with the relevant contributor. Primary Times is currently publishing over 2 million copies per issue under franchise licences throughout the UK. Primary Times Berkshire is operated under franchise licence.

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Dear Readers, Welcome to our bright, sunny edition of Primary Times – full of ideas to help you slow the pace and enjoy the long break with your children.

And if staycation experiences are still high on the agenda this holiday, you’ll find tons to do, right on your doorstep.

Check out the wealth of outdoor options, from high-concept adventure playgrounds to gorgeous open parks and play areas where you can set the kids free to burn off some energy!

When the weather keeps you indoors, there are still plenty of excellent places to go – our museums, galleries and science centres are all geared up to let children get creative or immersed in hands-on activities. And it all helps to keep brains thinking and stimulated while school is out! Even better, many places for families are free to visit, stretching your budget a little further for those must-do attractions that aren’t! Pick a few of your favourites or make a structured holiday plan by combing through our ‘what’s on when’ section – we promise there will be no danger of summertime boredom!

17 Summer Diary 21 Summer Reading Challenge 26 Competitions 30 Summer Theatre

Whatever you choose, celebrate all things special this summer season and we will see you again in September.

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Notices and News updates for parents and teachers

Give your child a head start at Code Ninjas!

Queen Anne’s Celebrate Dance Show Returns After a three-year hiatus, the popular Celebrate Dance Show burst onto the stage to a packed audience at Queen Anne’s School in Caversham. Across two nights the school’s dancers showcased the culmination of their hard work throughout the year. Dance Captain and Head Girl Sophie commented, “It was amazing to be able to demonstrate everyone’s hard work in such a creative way and the atmosphere from the audience was incredible!

Cheering and applause filled the PAC after each performance as the dancers were supported by their friends, family, and teachers!”

Start a new routine this summer at Code Ninjas, where your child will learn valuable and life-changing STEM skills through building their own video games.

Learning new coding skills promotes creativity and boosts confidence. They will acquire problem-solving, math and logical thinking skills using a variety of coding languages, from block-based programming to JavaScript and C# for the more advanced. Code Ninjas offers fun & flexible coding education for children aged 5 and above.

Why not schedule a free session at your nearest location?

W: www.codeninjas.co.uk

Dance at Queen Anne’s continues to grow from strength to strength with students competing in local and national competitions. The school recently hosted the first Berkshire Independent Schools Dance Festival, making use of the outstanding facilities on offer including dance studios and a 200-seat performing arts centre.

Find out more about Queen Anne’s School at their Open Morning on Saturday 17th September 2022. Visit www.qas.org.uk to book or contact admissions@qas.org.uk

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Complete Childcare is on the search for talented individuals who have what it takes to make a child’s day special. Passion, enthusiasm and excellent communication skills are essential, as well as a positive attitude towards self-development. They like staff to feel that they belong to their family and love supporting and developing them, recognising staff for their successes and hard work. They encourage and support career development for those seeking to further their skills and have a culture where ambition and personal accountability is rewarded. Complete Childcare has a fantastic rewards package for staff including discounted childcare rates, and they pay a welcome bonus once you’ve passed probation* (*not applicable to all nurseries).

Complete Childcare is a well-established group of 15 day nurseries and pre-schools located in Aldermaston, Arborfield, Banbury, Bracknell, Finchampstead, Newbury, Reading and Wokingham.

They would love to hear from you – get in touch today!

T: 0118 2076 600 E: hr@completechildcare.co.uk W: www.completechildcare.co.uk/work-for-us

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Win wildflower seeds to attract bumblebees to your garden The flight of the bumblebee is one of the sights of summer. Now young artists have got the chance to win wildflower seeds to attract even more of the stripey visitors to their gardens. Bovis Homes is challenging children to capture the spirit of the bumblebee by creating a drawing of the insect.

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Group, wants youngsters to send them their e B ed drawings via social media. Artists who submit their p l e creations before 4th August will receive a packet He in S W of seeds to help grow more flowers for the bees to & pollinate. The competition comes after the launch of the Bovis Homes’ Building for Bees scheme, which was set up in conjunction with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. The housebuilder is also giving away packets of wildflower seeds to buyers who purchase a new home in the Vistry Thames Valley region. The aim is to provide more flowers for bees to pick up pollen. Bees are essential because they pollinate food crops and flowers by moving pollen from one plant to another. This fertilises the plants so they can produce fruit, vegetables, and seeds.

Buzzing artists should send their drawings to @bovishomesuk on Instagram and @Bovishomes on Facebook and use the hashtag #LoveBeesGrowSeeds.

Jubilee’s Jubilee!

Jubilee Nurseries were established in 1977, the year of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, so it’s no surprise that they celebrated this very special Jubilee in a big way! Both Jubilee Day Nursery and Jubilee Gems held a garden party for the children, parents, staff and corgis! There were lots of oldfashioned English garden games, a Punch and Judy show and even a royal bake-off competition! Take a look at their Facebook pages to see more from the event: @JubileeGems @JubileeDayNursery W: www.jubileedaynursery.co.uk

ls your child’s confidence being knocked by bedwetting?

Does the thought of a sleepover cause anxiety? Will the next school residential be stressful? It doesn’t have to be like this, because at Bedwetting Solutions they understand. They work with families all over the UK, hiring out medical grade bedwetting alarms and typically achieve a dry child between 5-7 weeks of use. They are in constant contact with families guiding them through the whole process, encouraging them all the way and offering professional advice when needed. Win of the week goes to Emily and her brother Matthew (names changed) who turned alarm training into a bit of a competition. They are twins of 10 who wanted to reach the goal of 21 consecutive dry nights first.

Having both always wet the bed and with no medical issues, they were prime candidates for training. Matthew took 5 weeks and Emily was close behind with 6 weeks. Well done to them both and a much-needed rest for the washing machine! The summer holidays are a perfect time to embark on a programme, with no school to worry about, children can really focus. Then back to school in September dry and confident! . T: 0118 981 3521 W: www.bedwet.co.uk

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Take a break and enjoy family time at Village Hotel Bracknell!

Say goodnight to sleepy hotels and boring summer holidays… Welcome to Village Hotel Bracknell! Their cool Pub & Grill has something for all the family, with juicy burger stacks, pub classics, sticky wings, nutritious noodle bowls, a great choice of ice-cold beers, favourite wines and soft drinks, plus huge screens for sports fans. And kids eat free throughout the school summer holidays! Village Health & Wellness Club is filled with the latest cardio kit, state-of-the-art spin, huge pool, plus sauna, steam and whirlpool. And it’s all yours to enjoy for free with a 3-day pass, so you can work out or make a splash with the family! And, if you want to make a night of it, check out the stylish choice of rooms, including family rooms and kids ‘check-in’ to give them a special welcome, mega comfy beds, big TVs, power showers and the latest in-room tech, plus free Wifi when you join their Booking Revolution!

W: www.village-hotels.co.uk/bracknell

This year, create your most memorable Christmas experience ever!

Make sure your Christmas celebration is just the way you want it this year – Holiday Inn Reading South have everything you need for the perfect festive get together. From delicious food to music and dancing, let their professional team take care of everything – there really is something for all generations. Join them for an evening of magical wonder at their Winter Wonderland parties, or simply plan a relaxed festive feast with your loved ones. With so much on offer, you can let Holiday Inn take care of you and every detail, all that’s left for you to do is turn up and enjoy! To book ahead and discover more, contact their events team directly.

T: 0118 9870464 E: events@hireadingsouth.com

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FAMILY FUN AT THE MERL THIS SUMMER Enjoy events and activities on the theme of caring for nature and each other

merl.reading.ac.uk/whats-on

Free entry, Free parking, Free Beach, Bar & Grill, large Tiki style outdoor bar, changing rooms, lockers, seating areas – also available paddle boards, kids paddle boats…and more!

The UK’s only aqua park with integrated trampoline park!

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Things to do in 2022 These brilliant summer days out will keep your family entertained throughout the sunniest school break. Choose from water fun parks and treasure trails to play barns and hands-on museums; inside or out, there’s a destination to head to! Here’s our pick of the best – how many can you squeeze in this summer?

Bracknell Forest Festival Bracknell Forest Council and The Lexicon have teamed up to create a fabulous forest festival to celebrate the town centre’s fifth birthday. Taking place in the town centre from Wednesday August 24 to Sunday September 4 2022, the event will see the return of the mighty giant tree giants, beautiful forest sprites, a unique immersive night forest experience and a fun filled programme of entertainment, education and give-aways. You won’t want to miss the Bracknell Forest Festival so make sure that you put a note in your diary now. For more information, please visit W: www.bracknellforestfestival.com

High up or low down – Go Ape Bracknell has got adventure covered!

Explore, celebrate and play at The Museum of English Rural Life There are always plenty of reasons to visit The Museum of English Rural Life in Reading whether you’re looking to explore the galleries or have fun in the garden! This summer, they’re using their collections to inspire events and activities on the theme of CARE. Explore ways you can take care of yourselves, others and nature in their free family event on 10th August, go and meet the animals from Miller’s Ark Farm on the 17th, and pick up a ‘Caring for Nature’ activity pack throughout the summer. Along with their partners, Reading Museum, they’re continuing to celebrate local history through the Huntley & Palmers themed biscuit programme – including a fun-filled family activity pack and a chance to meet Mr Palmer himself! W: https://merl.reading.ac.uk

Looking for things to do this holiday? Join them in Swinley Forest, Bracknell for an actionpacked family adventure in the great outdoors.

Their forest doors, in the heart of Berkshire, are open daily and they have an experience for everyone – from super-fast zipwires and tree top crossings, to high-wire bridges and free-fall Tarzan Swings! They also offer an unforgettable children’s birthday party – award-winning in fact. So, whatever the British weather throws at us this summer, get outside and Go Ape. W: www.goape.co.uk

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Enjoy a Treasure Hunt on a Train this summer!

The Southeast Communities Rail Partnership will be running a free Treasure Hunt on a Train on the North Downs Railway Line between Saturday 23rd July and Sunday 4th September 2022 (please note you will need to buy your train tickets from Great Western Railway). The line runs between Reading, via Guildford, to Redhill. Travel along the line and hunt for clues on board the train and at different destinations to find some quirky Alice in Wonderland treasures! Suitable for families with children aged 7 upwards. To download your free copy of the Treasure Hunt and to buy your train tickets please go online.

W: www.southeastcrp.org/TreasureHunt

Let’s go fly a kite – the festival is back!

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is excited to announce that the Kite Festival is back this year, taking place on Sunday 4th September in Maidenhead’s Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill). In the lead up to the festival, families can create their own kites in a series of workshops held at Norden Farm. Festival goers can buy kits to make on the day or bring kites they’ve made already and fill the sky with brightly coloured dancing kites. There will be local street food stalls, a beer tent, live music and entertainment to add to the fun! Entrance to the festival is free – see online for more details. W: www.nordenfarm.org

Superheroes needed for a special summer holiday mission!

Set your Compass for Coral Reef this summer!

One of the most popular leisure facilities in the region, Coral Reef is guaranteed fun for all the family and shipmates of all ages! Go on down and see their brand-new Splash lagoon, an enjoyable, vibrant interactive water pad, plus whizz down five giant slides, from gentle rides for young ones to thrilling descents for the more adventurous!

Customised fun to be enjoyed alone or with a partner! Coral Reef is open rain or shine with an on-site restaurant, party booking options, with an outdoor pool area and spa facilities and sufficient parking and gift shop for souvenirs and all your poolside needs!

Walk the plank and dive in at Coral Reef Waterworld Bracknell!

W: www.everyoneactive.com/centre/coral-reef-waterworld

Enter mission control at the Corn Exchange where children can transform into superhero characters and head out for an immersive adventure around Newbury town centre!

Follow a map, looking for clues and puzzles to complete the quest! The Superhero adventure trail is a new outdoor commission created by A Line Art and produced by Corn Exchange Newbury. Only £3 per child.

W: https://cornexchangenew.com/events/ outdoor

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Head to Newbury for a fantastic family ‘daycation’!

There is no stopping Newbury from delivering a daycation the whole family will remember! Hop aboard a traditional narrowboat and explore historic Newbury from the Kennet and Avon Canal, or take to the water via paddleboard from Newbury Lock, suitable for all ages and levels. Head to Victoria Park for a splash in the sun or go headto-head in the all-new Adventure Golf. Enjoy an action-packed hour at High Score Arcade, which will leave you wanting more, as much as the kids!

And the quaint market town isn’t short on places to indulge, scoff and sip, after absorbing the adventure. Head to Weaver’s Walk to enjoy homemade bunny-shaped pizzas from Italian family-favourite, Lusso. Continue the Mediterranean-vibes with French-style crepes in the Market Place from Crepe o’Clock. Wind down with pottery painting and a bite to eat at The Ugly Duckling. Newbury is calling you, when will your daycation begin?

W: www.visitnewbury.org.uk

Fun and jubilation at Reading Museum this summer!

Have fun this summer with Reading Museum – they’ve got lots of fun activities, including Out in the Forbury: Bug Club where they will be in the Forbury Gardens, and you can search for creepy-crawlies and draw your discoveries. Go along to the Roman Fun Day, a fun packed day of roman-themed activities and craft! You’ll love their Make and Take sessions – join in with the Rolling Rivers Collage and have a go at Bertie’s Jubilee Dress Up, where you will craft and colour Bertie the Badger’s outfit for a jubilee party, or make (and grow!) a fab Cress Goblet. There’s also a Platinum Puddings trail around the museum and free activity cart throughout the summer holidays. You’ll find more info, prices, dates and times for all summer events on their website.

W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk

Celebrate a very special rabbit’s 120th birthday with The Base Greenham!

Immerse your family in The Tale of Peter Rabbit in this magical walkthrough experience. Little bunnies will be able to crawl under the garden gate, hide in a watering can and see their reflection in a mirror pool, just like Peter Rabbit, as well as getting involved with plenty of photo opportunities and craft activities along the way!

W: www.thebasegreenham.co.uk

Chill out this summer with a fun trip to Cobbs Play Barn

Enjoy a Tropical Day out at The Living Rainforest The Living Rainforest is a super day out for all the family. Their re-creation of an Amazon rainforest is bursting with plants and animals such as monkeys, birds and an armadillo. The lucky ones may even see the free ranging sloth! Over the summer holidays they will be running a wide range of events from craft markets to an exciting summer festival of activities. In addition, there will be talks, workshops and keeper-led animal feeds. Back by popular demand their education tour guides will hold free guided walks through the rainforest, free with entry. With an average year-round temperature of over 24°c you are guaranteed a bit of summer even when it rains! W: www.livingrainforest.org

For guaranteed fun, join the friendly team at Cobbs this summer in their bespoke wooden Play Barn at Cobbs Farm Shop, Hungerford. Their space is a fun, engaging and educational environment for children and their adults alike! With two levels to discover and explore, children can really let their imagination run wild. Head over this holiday for lots of fun activities, including a farm trail, brand-new sand pit, and milkshake bus. For peace of mind during their busy times, you will be able to book a table in their Play Barn online!

E: play@cobbsplaybarn.co.uk W: https://cobbsplaybarn.co.uk

Get ready to blast off on an inspirational adventure!

There to provide a fun-filled and actionpacked adventure for all the family, The Look Out Discovery Centre 2 2 20 T is heading beyond Y N A R OU infinity this summer!

M R I DISC P E 0% With the opening of a T O 1 new space zone and QU R A O F offer of space-ranger themed activities, you can launch your very own rocket and discover the science behind space travel! You can also get hands on with galactic exploration by seeing how a balloon would fare in space or searching for exo-planets through a telescope. Head to Woodlarks Café on site for some space-inspired snacks to fuel your journey and enjoy the outdoor playground open all day, every day. Tickets are available online for admission and additional activities.

W: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/leisure-services/look-out-discovery-centre

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Holiday activities Whether you need childcare during the long school holiday or simply want plenty of great activities lined up to keep your kids busy and entertained, there are lots of options. After recent times, keeping young children active and sociable is vital for their mental and physical well-being, and summer is the perfect time to give it a go!

Discover a water wonderland at Lagoona Park, bigger and better than ever before!

Time to have some fun in the sun at Lagoona Park, a massive inflatable aqua park, which is even bigger than before, with loads of slides, jumps and obstacles! Split into areas of “Balance”, “Bounce”, “Climb” and “Extreme” (for the adrenaline junkies) it also includes the UK’s first Water Trampoline Park! New for 2022, the Aqua Park has the first ever Paddleboard Obstacle Course running safely through it, plus, they have an amazing Kids Castle for 2–6-year-olds to have fun with their parents! Enjoy a 50-minute session under the supervision of trained Lifeguards with capped prices for the 6th year running. Situated just 5 minutes off J11 of the M4 at Reading with free parking, free entry, free use of the beach and includes beach bar, grill and snack shack for a variety of tasty hot and cold food when refreshment is needed! E: enquiries@lagoonapark.com W: www.lagoonapark.com

Exciting holiday entertainment programmes for children this summer Next Step Holiday Activities is the perfect place for your children to have fun! They provide active, affordable, and exciting childcare during the holidays for primary school aged children from 4-11 years. Their two programmes, NS Stars and NS Strikers, will see your child enjoy their time away from school.

With unique programmes on offer, they ensure that your child can maintain their development and learning through play, in a safe and appropriate environment.

The Holiday Activities are led by a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly qualified team. For further information and bookings please contact them directly.

E: enquiries@nssport.co.uk W: www.nssport.co.uk

Funtastic Kids: Exciting and vibrant Summer Holiday Camps across Berkshire!

Over the six weeks, children will enjoy multiple themed timetables (activities including drama, art, games, science and more) as well as energetic and varied sports timetables at Funtastic Kids.

Children can choose their preferred activity each session, making every day unique! All camps are led by friendly, nurturing staff, who are committed to giving every child a fulfilling experience.

Children booked onto their extended day option (8am – 6pm) will receive a nutritional breakfast and light afternoon tea at no extra cost. As participants in the Government’s Holiday Activities & Food Programme (HAF), they’re offering funded places at selected camps for eligible children, ensuring any child can access enriching summer activities in a safe environment (participating local authorities only, check website for details).

Locations are: Binfield, Burghfield, Calcot, Crowthorne, Earley, Finchampstead, Lower Earley, Newbury, Reading, Shinfield, Sonning, Tilehurst, Wokingham and Woodley. W: www.funtastickids.co.uk

Action Packed, Boredom Busting School Holidays!

There’s something for every 3-11 year old at the Beehive Holiday Clubs! With themed weeks, their holiday programme is a mix of high energy and calm activities which includes sports, arts and crafts, cooking, traditional games and toys, gaming consoles, outdoor adventures, treasure hunts, den building, bouncy castles and more! They also offer exciting experience sessions where children get up close with birds of prey, handle reptiles, learn street dance, performing and acting techniques, perfect football skills and even meet real life Disney princesses and superheroes!

Days are 8am-6pm with morning (£20), afternoon (£20) and all-day sessions (£36) available. All activities & snacks are included. Block book the whole week or pick and choose the days, the choice is yours. Book their Summer Holiday Club at Crown Wood Primary School from 21st July to 2nd September, or Nine Mile Ride Primary School from 25th July to 19th August. W: www.beehiveclub.co.uk

Discover a variety of ways to enjoy the game at Fairways Family Golf Centre Fairways Family Golf Centre offers many ways to play golf that everyone can enjoy. In addition to a 9-hole golf course, they offer a 9-hole Foot Golf course and one of the country’s newest and best 18-hole Disc Golf facilities. Additionally, they have a small café offering a range of drinks and snacks with an outdoor seating area for those who’d simply prefer to relax and enjoy the view.

Book online. W: www.fairwaysfamilygolf.co.uk

Give your youngsters a range of exciting, adventurous sports to experience at Dinton Dinton Activity Centre has an action-packed programme this summer! Hire a range of pedalos, paddleboards, canoes and kayaks starting from £8 for half an hour – with 94 acres of lake there’s plenty of space to safely enjoy the sunshine! And it’s all hands-on deck for young sailors – whether it’s joining one of their sailing weeks or being part of the regular clubs, skills will be nurtured and developed to help all participants become independent, confident sailors. Or try their daily exciting Wild Sessions! Activities include stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking or giant SUPs on the beautiful Black Swan Lake. These will run alongside land activities including climbing and archery or test your Bear Grylls skills on a Survival session!

W: www.dinton-pastures.co.uk

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Liquid Leisure – an amazing water activity park with action and entertainment on offer for all ages Liquid Leisure Windsor is the world’s leading water activity park, with Europe’s largest Aqua Park. Additionally, there is the first ever Ninja Warrior UK Aqua Park, a High Ropes course and a Junior Aqua Park to get the kids out and enjoying exercising in the outdoors. There is also plenty of towed water sports on offer, from wake surfing behind the boat to water skiing and wakeboarding (like snowboarding on water) on the cableway.

Open water swimming is available, for those who are training to become the next triathlon stars or for those that are looking for a new way to get fit. For those not too sporty, they can relax on the beach or take advantage of the fully licensed bar and restaurant. So, get the family outdoors and have fun getting fit at Liquid Leisure Windsor. W: https://windsor.liquidleisure.com

World-class tennis camps for children at Bradfield Tennis Centre Bradfield Tennis Centre offers a summer programme of world-class coaching for children aged 3 and up to 16, in this truly enriching sport. Their highly qualified LTA Accredited + Coaching Team have a desire to pass on their knowledge to inspire children to develop a love of the game through on-court drills covering the four pillars of tennis: Technical, Tactical, Physical and Mental. Tennis at Bradfield is a sport for everyone to enjoy and provides pathways towards representing the Centre in local leagues as well as County, Regional, National, and International competitions. This summer, there is the opportunity for your child to go for half a day, a full day, a week, or even join the full summer programme! This is available on weekdays for your children to enjoy and the team looks forward to welcoming players to this fun and energetic activity. T: 0118 964 4600/4603 E: tennisinfo@bradfieldcollege.org.uk W: www.bradfieldtennis.co.uk

A seasoned pro or new to the ice, Ozone has something for everyone!

Opened in 2021, the family run business at Ozone Ice Rink is delighted to see families enjoying fun activities including learning

to skate, public skate sessions, where all ages and abilities are welcome, and birthday party celebrations. The Schools Programme has been very popular, where brave teachers have also ventured on to the ice, much to the delight of their pupils! The expert staff at Ozone have met new friends on the SENS sessions, with visits from Vision Groups, Scouts, Guides and celebrities from TV’s Dancing on Ice. Ozone is open every day, with exciting sessions after school, weekends and all through the summer holidays. Sessions available this summer are Learn to Skate Camps, Ice Hockey Camps, Learn to Play, Public Skates, Parent and Toddler, Tots and Summer Activity Sessions.

Parents can watch in comfort from their bar area, enjoying a drink with delicious snacks or hot meals. E: info@ozonerink.co.uk W: www.ozonerink.co.uk

Beginner to expert, child to adult, Wokingham Family Golf delivers guaranteed family fun Providing 6 ways to play golf, Wokingham Family Golf will bring fun and smiles for the whole family- whether you want to improve your skills, start from scratch or simply have fun! From their modern range and attractive pitch and putt course that includes Big Hole Golf, to the growing trend of FootGolf, NEW 18 Hole Dinosaur Adventure Golf with …. Dinosaurs around the course and Top Tracer Range, what better way to spend your weekends, time off and precious family moments. Their Legends Café & Sports Bar is now open too for essential, tasty refreshments. A variety of Parties & Events packages are also available on request T: 0118 9795657 W: www.wokinghamfamilygolf.co.uk

Wonderful opportunities for your children to shine with Steppin Out Stars of Tomorrow!

Steppin Out Stars of Tomorrow is one of Berkshire’s leading theatre schools for children and they are about to take to the stage for their purpose-built show “Wishes!”, a beautiful story themed around how the things we wish for change with age.

Taking place at South Hill Park this July, enjoy stunning costumes, amazing songs and wonderful dances – we promise you will not want to miss this show! Classes take place for 3½-17 years in Woodley and Wokingham weekly in Dance, Drama, Singing, Tap, Musical Theatre and pop. This year’s summer school ‘We don’t talk about Bruno!’ is based on the Disney hit film ‘Encanto’.

For September enrolment or to book a place on summer school, please contact Shelley. T: 07970 034488 E: shelley@steppinoutstars.co.uk

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Fun-filled interactive workshops for all the family at the Camp Albion Festival Join them at The Watermill Theatre this summer for the Camp Albion Festival, a series of workshops for all ages including Story Adventures for ages 2-5, Storytelling for ages 3-8, and Creative Writing for ages 8-14+. Or why not get involved with one of their Summer Holiday Courses? For ages 4-7, enjoy Silly Stories, Creative Crafts, Magical Myths or Spectacular Singing. Each session costs £20 or book all four for £75. For ages 8-16, their Play in a Week and Musical in a Week courses offer the chance to bring your own theatrical ideas to life! Prices start from £95, please see The Watermill website for more details. Box Office T: 01635 46044 W: www.watermill.org.uk

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Summer Holiday Courses Create, play and make new friends this summer at The Watermill Theatre!

Thursday 28 July Silly Stories 9am-12pm Creative Crafts 1-4pm For ages 4-7. Each session is £20 Friday 29 July Magical Myths 9am-12pm Spectacular Singing 1-4pm For ages 4-7. Each session is £20 Monday 1 to Friday 5 August Play in a Week Ages 8-11, 9am-12pm Ages 12-16, 1-4pm Price: £95

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Liquid Leisure has two world leading water activity parks in the South East, the Windsor and Shepperton sites have the very popular Aqua Parks, which are a great way to get the kids out and enjoying exercising in the outdoors. Windsor has other water sports to try, such as water skiing and wakeboarding (like snowboarding on water). Shepperton has some paddle sports to get involved with, such as kayaking and stand up paddleboarding.

Both sites have open water swimming, so, get outdoors and have fun getting fit at a Liquid Leisure near you.

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The Look Out Discovery Centre Fairways Family Golf Centre Offers many ways to play golf that everyone can enjoy. Featuring a 9-hole golf course, 9-hole Foot Golf course and one of the country’s newest and best 18-hole Disc Golf facilities. Book online: W: www.fairwaysfamilygolf.co.uk

Nature Discovery Centre The centre is open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm. Nature Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3FU. T: 01635 874381 W: www.bbowt.org.uk

Discover a world of inspiration at The Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell, an interactive science centre perfect for a family day out.

Investigate how hot air balloons work, create a flying machine or look into an infinity mirror! Visit the outdoor playground and explore acres of woodland in Swinley Forest.

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Book and Play Boat Hire at Dinton Pastures Hire a range of pedalos, paddleboards, canoes, single and double kayaks starting from £8 for half an hour. Runs weekends April-October and every day during the school holidays.11am-5pm.

W: www.dinton-pastures.co.uk/ activities/boat-hire/

Eton College Museums Eton College Museums and Galleries Openings, Free entry open on Sundays 2:30-5pm.

W: www.etoncollege.com/about-us/ our-public-museums/

Windsor Castle The castle is open from 10.30-4.15pm (last entry 3pm) The castle is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Pre-booked tickets required.

W: www.rct/visit/windsor-castle

Friday Fledglings at MERL A weekly outdoor learning session for pre-schoolers in the fantastic urban garden at the MERL. Museum of English Rural Life, Reading. Runs on Fridays during term time 10-11.30am. £4 per child. Booking Essential W: https://merl.reading.ac.uk

West Berkshire Museum The Museum is open every Wednesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm. The Wharf, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 5AS. T: 01635 519562 W: www.westberkshireheritage.org

Summer at National Trust Properties: Cliveden, near Maidenhead Cliveden is a children’s paradise year-round with the Storybook Play Den for little ones and a natural play trail with rope swings, logs to leap over and den-building areas. Explore Cliveden Reach, one of the prettiest stretches of the Thames, by boat?

You can hire electric boats, canoes and rowing boats or take a guided tour on a skippered cruise with our partners, Boating at Cliveden.

W: nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden

Go Ape Bracknell Go Ape Bracknell is an ideal family or school trip. From super-fast zipwires and tree top crossings, to high-wire bridges and free-fall Tarzan Swings plus unforgettable children’s birthday parties. Make a day of it and explore the bike and walking trails of 2,600 acre Swinley Forest. @goapebracknell W: www.goape.co.uk

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Biscuit Town: 200 Years Of Huntley & Palmers in Reading A new display examining the impact of Huntley & Palmer’s on the town and its people. Running until 25th September 2025. Museum of English Rural Life. £3 per pack, suitable for children aged 5+.

W: https://merl.reading.ac.uk

New Weekly Classes at Cobbs Play Barn There are some fantastic classes happening at Cobbs Play Barn near Hungerford every week: Yabba Dance Class, Wednesdays £7 per child.

A dance class for under 5s with a focus on promoting confidence, and ownership of their dancing impulses.

Boogie Mites, Thursdays £6 per child.

Music, movement, and sensory class for under 5s. There are catchy songs, lots of instruments, fun props, and bubbles for you to enjoy. To learn more visit W: https://cobbsplaybarn.co.uk

The Living Rainforest This summer holiday there will be a summer festival of events every day.

The charity run visitor attraction is all-weather and indoors. There are free ranging animals and birds that make it feel just like a real rainforest! With free parking and a great value annual ticket, it’s a fantastic day out for families. W: www.livingrainforest.org

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Cool down with the kids at Ozone Ice Rink!

Family Activity Pack: Biscuit Town

Summer public skate sessions including Learn to Skate Camps, Ice Hockey Camps, Parent and Toddler Sessions. W: www.ozonerink.co.uk

This pack is full of fun things to do at The MERL and Reading Museum, and back at home, including colouring sheets, gallery trails, crafts and recipes, all inspired by the Huntley & Palmers collections, which you can see in a special exhibition at The MERL and in the Huntley & Palmers gallery at Reading Museum. Available until 25th September. Available to purchase at both Reading Museum and The Museum of English Rural Life. £3 per pack, suitable for children aged 5+.

W: https://merl.reading.ac.uk

Summer at National Trust Properties: Greys Court Refurbished play area with space in the play area for den building, too. The maze is open every day, and a ‘Towering Trees’ trail is running until 15th July, where children can learn more about the importance of woodland. A mindfulness programme, with a wellbeing trail for children, silent walks and bookable children’s activities hosted by Relaxed Kids. Sessions with Relaxed Kids will run on Wednesday 27 July, 3, 17 and 24 August. Information and bookings: W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greys-court

Summer-inspired things to do in the museum, garden and at home on the theme of ‘Caring for Nature’. For families with children aged 5+, this pack includes seeds to sew your own mini meadow, a sun catcher craft, story, recipe, colouring, gallery trail and more. £4 per pack. The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX. Available until 25th September.

W: www.merl.reading.ac.uk/whats-on

The paddling pool will re-open.

Entry is by online booking only.

There are two ticket options available: £2.60 for anyone of any age entering the water, and £1 for adults who need to enter the pool area to supervise children but not the pool itself.

Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead.

W: www.dinton-pastures.co.uk/ california/paddling-pool

• Classes in Thatcham, Pangbourne & Compton • Max 6 children per class – from 3yrs. old • Instructors are Qualified, Insured with DBS • All locations have free parking – lovely pools!

• Continual assessment and lane progression • Rookie Lifeguards – supporting DofE We are an independent family run swim school – not a franchise ‘Every child is different, every child is equal’

Newbury’s second Food and Drink Festival returns this summer, on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July.

Newbury Town Centre.

W: www.visitnewbury.org.uk

Summer Mile Family Raceday at Ascot Racecourse Soak up every last drop of sunshine as racegoers of all ages are entertained with festival-themed activities. Young racegoers can expect entertainment from pony rides, fairground rides, and mini golf, to arts and crafts, face painting, and more. Tickets from £27pp, Under 18s Go Free.

Book now at W: www.ascot.com

At Wokingham Family Golf with Dinosaurs around the course and Top Tracer Range.

W: www.wokinghamfamilygolf.co.uk

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Running alongside the music stage is Fi.Fest’s Kidzone which will include, rides, free shows, a sand play park and more. Baxter the T-Rex will also be making an appearance throughout the day. W: www.fifest.co.uk

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Libraries across Bracknell, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Reading and Wokingham are getting ready for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge Gadgeteers!

Join the Gadgeteers to discover the amazing science and innovation behind the world around you, including some of your favourite things! Your imagination can unlock endless possibilities. Gadgeteers will feature amazing books, awesome rewards, and plenty of ideas for cool experiments and activities to discover the science all around you. Children can help by reading 6 books over the summer. All our libraries have an amazing selection of books you can borrow or download.

So join the challenge, either online or sign up in your local library this summer.

Gadgeteers is the summer reading challenge theme for 2022 at all Libraries in Bracknell, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Reading and Wokingham To join just pop into your local Library or join online summerreadingchallenge.org.uk ¨ Read six library books and collect a poster and stickers as you go.

Join the challenge, it starts on Saturday 9th July 2022 Open to all primary school aged Library members.

¨ Get a medal and a certificate when you complete the challenge.

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Wokingham Borough Libraries will be running a selection of events from Sand Art, Explore Learning to Ocean Adventures, please visit wokingham.spydus.co.uk to find out what’s on in our libraries!

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Reading libraries launch the Summer Reading Challenge on SATURDAY 9TH JULY! Please visit this website What’s On at Reading Libraries | What’s On Reading (whatsonreading. com) to find out how to book fun science and innovation workshops from Bright Sparks Science on

The following activity will be drop in: Sand Art Just drop in and create a sand art picture with Kids Bee Happy with Maddi. £4 per picture, must be paid on the day to Kids Bee happy with Maddi directly. For children aged 3 to 10 years old.

FINCHAMPSTEAD LIBRARY Wednesday 3rd August 10am – 12noon LOWER EARLEY LIBRARY Friday 5th August Tuesday 16th August 2pm – 4pm WOKINGHAM LIBRARY Thursday 28th July 2pm – 4pm WOODLEY LIBRARY Tuesday 9th August 10am – 12noon

Bracknell Library Bracknell Library launches the Summer Reading Challenge on SATURDAY 9TH JULY with a visit from local author Fiona Barker.

Sessions include Lego Coding, arts & crafts, storytelling workshops and much more. Visit our website to find out more Library events | Bracknell Forest Council bracknell-forest.gov.uk

RBWM Library RBWM Libraries are launching the Summer Reading Challenge on SATURDAY 9TH JULY so check out the website to find out more about all the fun events taking place this summer Library events | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead rbwm.gov.uk

WEDNESDAY 10TH AUGUST 10am – 11am Palmer Park library THURSDAY 11TH AUGUST 10am – 11am Caversham library 2pm – 3pm Battle library MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2pm – 3pm Tilehurst TUESDAY 16TH AUGUST 10am – 11am Whitley 2pm – 3pm Central library THURSDAY 18TH AUGUST 2pm – 3pm Southcote library

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Saturday 16th

Beehive Holiday Club

NS Sport Holiday Activities

Mamma Mia!

Doggy Paddle at Dinton Activity Centre

Running until 2nd September at Crown Wood Primary School, or Nine Mile Ride Primary School from 25th July to 19th August. Days are 8am-6pm with morning (£20), afternoon (£20) and all-day sessions (£36) available.

With themed weeks, their holiday programme is a mix of high energy and calm activities which includes sports, arts and crafts, cooking, traditional games and toys, gaming consoles, outdoor adventures, treasure hunts, den building and bouncy castles.

W: www.beehiveclub.co.uk

Running until 2nd September at Churchend Primary School or 5th Sept at Finchampstead Primary School, Summer Activities for 4-11 years from 8am-6pm with NS Stars and NS Strikers! E: enquiries@nssport.co.uk W: www.nssport.co.uk

Watch a movie with a night under the stars this June. Tickets are £12.95 + booking fees. Take your own picnic or enjoy hot food and drink from Cobbs farm shop near Hungerford. Doors open at 7pm. Film plays approx.

9.15pm. Bookings: W: www.cobbsfarmshops.co.uk/ open-air-cinema

A chance for you and your dog to go on a paddleboard or sit-on-top kayaks.

Afterwards there will be a slice of homemade cake for owners and treats for your dog. Also on 27th August.

Dinton Pastures Activity Centre, Hurst near Wokingham. 3-5pm. Ages 8+. £35. E: dintonactivitycentre@ wokingham.gov.uk W: www.dinton-pastures.co.uk

Sunday 17th

Summer Fair Share all the fun of the Summer Fair in the beautiful surroundings of Shaw House, with craft stalls, live music, craft activities and fun dog show.

11.30am-4pm.

W: booking.westberks.gov.uk

Thursday 21st

Amazing Summer Adventures Head down to Odds Farm Park for acres of amazing outdoor adventures, splashtastic sand & water play, entertainment, animal encounters and stacks more fun!

Running until 4th September.

W: www.oddsfarm.co.uk/special-events

Funtastic Kids- Exciting and vibrant Summer Holiday Camps across Berkshire!

Over the six weeks, children will enjoy multiple themed timetables (activities including drama, art, games and science ) as well as energetic and varied sports timetables. As participants in the Government’s Holiday Activities & Food Programme (HAF), there are funded places at selected camps for eligible children. Locations in Binfield, Burghfield, Calcot, Crowthorne, Earley, Finchampstead, Lower Earley, Newbury, Reading, Shinfield, Sonning, Tilehurst, Wokingham and Woodley.

Running until 2nd September.

W: www.funtastickids.co.uk

Friday 22nd

Woodlands Explorers Summer Trail

Free Treasure Hunt on the Train

Unleash your inner explorer in the Summer trail at Burnham Beeches near Slough. Running until 4th September.

W: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

Running 22nd July-10th September.

Tickets from £15. The Watermill Theatre, Newbury.

W: www.watermill.org.uk

The Southeast Communities Rail Partnership will be running a free* Treasure Hunt on a Train on the North Downs Railway Line between Saturday 23rd July and Sunday 4th September 2022. The line runs between Reading, via Guildford, to Redhill. Ages 7+. *You will need to buy your train tickets from Great Western Railway. To download your free copy of the Treasure Hunt and to buy your train tickets please go to W: www.southeastcrp.org/TreasureHunt

Saturday 23rd

Spectacular Sports Weekend

Young Rangers

Get stuck in with a host of different sports to try. From skateboarding to football, there is just so much to see and do! Wellington Country Park near Reading. Also on 24th July.

W: https://wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk

Whistle Down The Wind

Wildlife club for young people aged between 8-12 years. Discover the mysteries of local wildlife from birds and butterflies, moths & trees. 2-4pm.

Windsor Great Park Environmental Centre, Windsor Great Park, Berks.

W: www.bbowt.org.uk/events

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Cobbs Open Air Cinema – Mamma Mia!

Summer Camps at Bradfield Tennis Centre

Take your own picnic or enjoy hot food and drink from Cobbs. Doors open at 7pm. Film plays approx. 9.15pm. Tickets are £12.95 + booking fees. Book online: W: cobbsfarmshops.co.uk/openair-cinema

This summer, there is the opportunity for your child to take part in the summer camp for half a day, a full day, a week, or even join the full summer programme! This is available on weekdays for your children to enjoy and the team looks forward to welcoming players to this fun and energetic activity. Running 25th July-19th August. T: 0118 964 4600/4603 W: www.bradfieldtennis.co.uk tennisinfo@bradfieldcollege.org.uk

Cobbs Milkshake Bus The double decker bus café will be re-opening for the summer holidays.

You’ll be able to hop aboard the top deck, and enjoy delicious, freshly made milkshakes and homemade toasties.

For more information keep an eye on the website and social media pages this July. Cobbs Play Barn near Hungerford.

W: https://cobbsplaybarn.co.uk

Wednesday 27th

Family activity morning – fly your flag Design a flag for a regiment from the Civil War using a calico sheet, dowel and fabric crayons. 10am-10.45am.

Shaw House, Newbury.

W: booking.westberks.gov.uk

Monday 25th

Wild Week Wild week is back! Your child can join in the fun at Iver Environment Centre from 10am to 4pm for a whole week of outdoor adventures. Running 25th-29th July, 1st-5th August and 15th-19th August.

W: iverenvironmentcentre.org

Thursday 28th

Silly Stories

For ages 4-7. Tickets £20. The Watermill Theatre, Newbury.

W: www.watermill.org.uk

Creative Crafts For ages 4 – 7. Tickets £20.

The Watermill Theatre, Newbury.

W: www.watermill.org.uk

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Roman Fun Day

Saturday 30th

An action packed day of activities and craft at Reading Museum.

W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk

Summer Crafts and Bouncy Castles

Friday 29th

Summer fun at Wellington Country Park near Reading.

W: https://wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk

For ages 4 – 7, tickets £20. The Watermill Theatre, Newbury.

W: www.watermill.org.uk

Greatest Showman

Spectacular Singing

Magical Myths For ages 4 – 7, tickets £20. The Watermill Theatre, Newbury.

W: www.watermill.org.uk

Open air cinema at Dinton Pastures Country Park near Wokingham.

Other films available.

W: gocinemas.co.uk/events

Summer at Basildon Park Basildon Park, National Trust are running bookable den building sessions taking place on Friday afternoons in the summer holidays 29th July, 5th, 12th , 19th ,and 26th August, 2nd September 2.30–4pm. A wild play trail and the clipped lawns in front of the mansion all make Basildon one of the best places for a day out this summer.

W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ basildon-park

Messy Museum Morning – Dino Eggs Make your own dinosaur egg using a pebble and acrylic paint. West Berkshire Museum, Newbury.

W: booking.westberks.gov.uk

The World of Peter Rabbit Storytime Trail Immerse yourself in The Tale of Peter Rabbit during this magical walkthrough trail to celebrate its 120th birthday! Watch little bunnies crawl under the garden gate, hide in watering cans to see their reflection in a mirror pool – just as Peter did, with plenty of crafts along the way! Running until 25th September, The Base Newbury.

W: www.visitnewbury.org.uk

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Thursday 28th July Join us for a fun packed day of activities and craft.

Thursday 18th August Make your own fabulous party mask, fit for royalty!

OUT IN THE FORBURY

CRESS GOBLETS

Tuesday 2nd August Insect explorers can search for creepycrawlies in the Forbury Gardens and Abbey Ruins with our special kits.

Thursday 25th August Create a gorgeous goblet, complete with glitter and sequins – transform it into your very own pot to grow cress seeds!

MAKE AND TAKE: ROLLING RIVERS COLLAGE

BERTIE THE BADGER'S JUBILEE DRESS UP

Wednesday 10th August Explore Reading’s Rivers and have a go at adding to our Rolling Rivers Collage!

Tuesday 30th August Get crafty with colouring and creativity to dress up Bertie for her jubilee party.

Check out our website for prices and more summer fun! www.readingmuseum.org.uk

Start your adventure between 10am and 4pm

Transform into a superhero character then head off on an immersive adventure around the town.

Photo: James White

AT THE CORN EXCHANGE

FAMILY ROLLER DISCO Thursdays 4,11 & 25 Aug Fridays 12 & 26 Aug Various times for different age groups between 5 and 12 years plus relaxed discos on Fridays 3pm – 4pm

Join us for rollerskating fun accompanied by your favourite tunes.

DEEP SEA RAVERS Sat 13 Aug

1pm & 3pm

Get your best underwater party gear on and join us for an afternoon of crab krumping, fish bopping and shark shimmying.

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August Monday 1st

Play in a Week Running 1st-5th August for ages 8-11 and 12-16. £95. Musical in a Week for ages 12 – 16 on 8th –12th August. £165. The Watermill Theatre, Newbury.

W: www.watermill.org.uk

Thursday 4th

Friday 12th

Family Roller Disco – Corn Exchange Auditorium

Family Roller Relaxed Disco – Corn Exchange Auditorium

Get your skates on and join the roller disco fun in Newbury this summer!

Skates and Safety Pads are included in your ticket price of only £6 per child.

Timed slots for 5-10 & 7-12 year olds.

Running; August 4th, 11-12th, 25-26th W: https://cornexchangenew.com/ events/outdoor

Superhero Adventure Trail Superheroes needed for a special summer holiday mission! Enter mission control at the Corn Exchange at solve puzzles & clues around Newbury! Only £3 per child.

W: https://cornexchangenew.com/ events/outdoor

Story Adventures For ages 2-5. Runs on the first Tuesday of every month. Prices start from £6.

The Watermill Theatre, Newbury.

W: www.watermill.org.uk

Out in the Forbury Insect explorers can search for creepy-crawlies in the Forbury Gardens and Abbey ruins. Reading Museum.

W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk

Sports Family Fun Day Watch live horse racing alongside a host of entertainment for kids and adults alike, including sports games and competitions, running races, sport skills demos and more! Windsor Racecourse.

W: www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk

Saturday 6th August

Make and Take – Rolling Rivers Collage

There are over 5,300 children living in poverty in Wokingham. First Days Children’s Charity is hosting a family running event at Bracknell Athletics Track on Saturday 6 August, 2-4pm to raise funds to help local children.

Entrants choose their own challenge based on the number 5.3 – e.g. 5.3 laps, 5.3km 53 laps!!! Music, soft play, beer, donuts, medals and trophies.

W: www.firstdays.net/5-3-run-event

Get your skates on and join the relaxed roller disco fun in Newbury this summer for those under 12 and those with additional needs. Sibings Welcome.

Skates and Safety Pads are included in your ticket price of only £6 per child.

3pm – 4pm. Also on 26th August.

W: https://cornexchangenew.com/ events/outdoor

Saturday 13th

Wednesday 10th

First Days Children’s Charity Family Run Event

Tuesday 2nd

Sunday 7th

Explore Reading’s Rivers and have a go at adding to our Rolling Rivers Collage! Reading Museum.

W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk

The MERL Family Picnic Picnic in the grounds of the Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading. Free activities showcasing The MERL’s recent projects and activities on the theme of ‘Care’.

Activities will include mindfulness drawing workshops, singing for health, willow weaving crafts, pebble painting, lavender bag making and more. All ages. 11am-3pm. Booking required.

W: https://merl.reading.ac.uk

Deep Sea Ravers – Corn Exchange Auditorium Get your best underwater party gear on and head for an awesome afternoon mash-up of fish bopping, crab krumping and shark shimmying! With DJ tunes and a host of other activities.

1.5hr. Only £6 per child. All ages of child & their raver parents welcome.

W: www.cornexchangenew.com/ event/deep-sea-ravers

Wednesday 17th

Outdoor Theatre- Rapunzel Let your hair down and get tangled in a brand-new musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Rapunzel!

Shaw House, Newbury.

W: booking.westberks.gov.uk

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FREE* TREASURE HUNT ON A TRAIN on the North Downs Railway Line between Reading and Redhill

For more information and to download the free* Treasure Hunt trail, please go to our website:

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Miller’s Ark Farm at The MERL

Thursday 25th

Sunday 4th

Meet the Miller’s Ark animals and enjoy the lovely outdoor space.

Picnics welcome. The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX. 10.30am-2.30pm.

T:0118 378 8660 W: https://merl.reading.ac.uk

Cress Goblets

Kite Festival

Create a gorgeous goblet, complete with glitter and sequins – transform it into your very own pot to grow cress seeds. Reading Museum.

W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk

Tuesday 30th

Thursday 18th

Friday 26th

Party Masks

Family Activity Morning – Fabulous Ferns

Get crafty with colouring and creativity to dress up Bertie for her jubilee party.

Reading Museum.

W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk

In the lead up to the festival, families can create their own kites in a series of workshops held at Norden Farm, Maidenhead before the festival at Maidenhead’s Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill). Entrance to the festival is free W: www.nordenfarm.org

Make your own fabulous party mask fit for royalty. Reading Museum.

W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk

Wednesday 24th

Print a forest of ferns using a printing tile, ink and a calico sheet or cartridge paper.

West Berkshire Museum, Newbury.

W: booking.westberks.gov.uk

27th August

Bouncy Castles in the Park

Bracknell Forest Festival!

Join in the family fun this summer with the fabulous Bracknell Forest Festival!

The event will see the return of the mighty giant tree giants, beautiful forest sprites, a unique immersive night forest experience and a fun filled programme of entertainment, education and give-aways. Don’t miss it!

W: www.bracknellforestfestival.com

Jump into the Bank Holiday as bouncy castles take over the Main Green.

Wellington Country Park near Reading.

Running until 29th August.

W: https://wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk

28th August

Cinderella Outdoor theatre performance in Windsor Great Park.

W: www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk

Bertie the Badger’s Jubilee Dress Up

September Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd

Biscuit Town 200: Meet Mr Palmer As Museums Partnership Reading continues to celebrate 200 years of Huntley & Palmers in Reading; go along to The MERL & Reading Museum to meet Mr George Palmer, proprietor of the famous biscuit manufacturers.

He’ll be around to meet and chat to you throughout the day. 10am-4pm, with performances at 11am and 2pm. Mr Palmer will be at Museum of English Rural Life on 1st September and Reading Museum on 2nd September.

Free, Drop in. Find out more at W: https://merl.reading.ac.uk or W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk/whats-on

Saturday 10th

Heritage Open Day Drop in throughout the day for talks about the history of Shaw House and West Berkshire Museum, Newbury.

Visitors also have the option to book a visit to see the bake house.

W: booking.westberks.gov.uk

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Win a round of Dinosaur Adventure Golf for one lucky family!

Wokingham Family Golf has lots of ways to play golf for a fabulous day out with the family. And the best news is we have a free round of Dinosaur Adventure Golf for one lucky family to win!

Head back to the drama of the Jurassic age, it is bright and bursting with scenery and props, and dinosaurs roam dangerously free! Come face to face with a selection of spectacular life-sized animatronic and static dinosaurs as you make your way round the fun-filled course.

To win a Family Ticket (up to 4 players, max 2 adults), send in your entry marked ‘Wokingham Golf’ and you will be placed into our prize draw.

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To be in with a chance of winning this wonderful prize, simply answer the following question: Which Celebrity won Dancing on Ice 2022?

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Bookstore

Star Read

Summer is a great time to get lost in a good book, they are so portable!

They help you while away the hours lazing in the sun — or sheltering from the rain — and can be so relaxing. Here are some I’ve been lost in, some funny, others more hair raising, but all good fun.

Hope you enjoy them as much as I have.

Debbie

George the Brave - Eve Papouskova / Galina Miklinova (Graffeg, £7.99)

George the wombat had lots of friends and one day they asked him out to play. His parents said it was OK, but warned him to be careful as there were animals out there that would want to eat him. George practised a few moves he thought would put an enemy off and went to play in the dark woods. They played hide and seek and George shut his eyes when it was his turn to seek, only to open them and see Wilma the Fox standing in front of him. She demanded he show her where he lived so she could eat his family. But The Wizards’ George had other ideas and chose one of his moves — he ran. He couldn’t outrun her Banquet Vivian French for ever so thought of a cunning plan using (Walker, £6.99) his strongest part. You will have to read this laugh out loud story with even funnier Out looking for a job, pictures to find out what that is.

Pippin finds Wizard

The Invention - Julia Hubery / James Munro (Graffeg, £7.99)

Abacus in need of an assistant to help win a race to a magical wizards’ banquet and a new life of luxury.

To say Abacus is vague and forgetful is an understatement, but Pippin has the help of Latterly, a talking cooking pot, and finds a magical invitation which shows him the way. They have to be very careful when they arrive — only the 100th wizard to enter will win and the 99th will be turned into a tortoise. There are many obstacles to overcome, some created by the deceitful wizard Bolways and his elf assistant Kitty, who secretly want to use them to get to the banquet and plan to trick Abacus out of the prize. Will Pippin discover the deceit in time? Will Kitty see the error of her ways? This is a very funny, warm hearted story full of magic and adventure. It has really entertaining characters, especially Latterly and Mavis the bat.

Fili and her dad live in a flat in a big building which they look after.

There are lots of homes in the building full of people, but most of them don’t answer when she talks to them, which makes her sad, wondering if they might need looking after as well. So she starts to make something she calls an invention.

People begin talking to her to ask how it works and what it does, and her honest answer is she doesn’t know. It grows and grows until one day Fili invites everyone to an invention party. They are all eager to see what it is, but it needs them all to help it work. They all talk to each other as they pull together to get it working, could that be Fili’s plan all along? A simple, touching story with details added by the illustrations.

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The Unmorrow Curse- Jasmine Richards (Uclan, £7.99)

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Latest in the ‘Diamond Brothers Detectives For Hire’ series sees them down to their last cornflake, not having had a case for months. This isn’t surprising as Tim must be the worst detective there is, rarely aware of what is going on around him. Luckily his young brother, Nick, is the opposite. When a woman offers them a lot of money to find her kidnapped father, they jump at the chance, even though something doesn’t quite add up. They wonder if they have made the right decision when faced with leather clad, gun toting motor cyclists.

Reluctantly accepting an offer by MI6 to help stop an evil plot for world dominance seems to be their only option. This involves more dangerous escapades and nothing is as it seems, even people, which makes things very difficult. Will Nick be able to solve the case and keep them both alive, despite his brother’s ‘help’? This is an hilarious story full of dare devil escapades, plot twists and laugh out loud moments. It will keep you gripped throughout.

Keep Dancing, Lizzie Chu Maisie Chan (Piccadilly, £6.99) Lizzie lives with her granddad, Wai Gong, who has been very low since the death of his wife, Kam. His sometimes strange behaviour worries Lizzie who has to take on more and more responsibility.

One thing that cheers him up is watching Strictly on television, he and Kam had been keen ballroom dancers. When Lizzie gets tickets to tea dance at the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool Kam has left her she is sure the trip will bring Wai Gong back to his old self. Getting there from Glasgow isn’t going to be easy, not least of all convincing Wai Gong he deserves to go, but with the help of good friends a plan is hatched. You could say things don’t go quite as planned — with car break downs, dangerous looking bikers, missing money and a monumental error, everything is against them...... or is it? This lovely story about friendship, caring for others and overcoming obstacles to achieve your dreams really pulls at your heart strings. You live all the highs and lows with the characters, it can even have you shouting advice at them — they won’t listen!

Rex: Dinosaur in Disguise Elys Dolan (Walker, £6.99)

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Having been frozen in ice for millions of years, Rex is totally bewildered by the world he wakes up in. He doesn’t recognise anything he sees, or see anything he remembers, until a poster of dinosaurs points him on the direction of a Natural History Museum exhibition. Sadly all he finds there are dinosaur skeletons. Luckily the frightened dinosaur is spotted by Bigfoot who has spent years successfully living among humans disguised as one, as have Dodo and Nessy, afraid what would happen to them if they were found out.

Bigfoot takes Rex home and teaches him how to look, talk and behave as a human. He gets Rex a job, but there is a lot to learn and poor old Rex keeps making mistakes and getting fired. Things get worse when Sandra, a young neighbour who loves solving mysteries, sees through Rex’s disguise. Far from a disaster, she and her friend, Anish, are thrilled to meet a dinosaur and Yeti and offer to help. They find Rex a job he is good at, but not everyone is willing to give him a chance, preferring to believe daft videos they have seen online. Things turn very nasty for Rex and Bigfoot, is help at hand? See what happens in this very funny story with adorable characters and plenty of food for thought, first in a new series. Full of gorgeous pictures it is a great bridge from picture book to novel, but enjoyable for all abilities. I love it!

Buzz and new friend, Mari, are surprised to find a missing weather woman tied to a tree in the forest. A bigger shock comes from the strange things that happen when they try to free her and she tells them she is Sunna the Norse goddess of the sun possessing the weather woman’s body. You might think having a Professor of Mythology as a father would make Buzz knowledgeable on the subject, but it has actually put him off.

Mari on the other hand has a keen interest. Sunna tells them the god Loki has unlocked the curse that imprisoned him and returned to take his revenge. They must collect the Runes of Valhalla before Loki does and awaken the other day guardians to stop him. Buzz doesn’t want anything to do with it until he wakes the next day and finds it is a repeat — the Call Me Lion- Camilla Chester (Firefly, £7.99) Unmorrow Curse means time can’t move Leo has a secret he can’t hide. His selective mutism leaves him unable to talk to anyone except his on. Without a choice the friends set off immediate family. He thinks this means he will never be able to make a real friend and, despite to find the runes encountering gods and being a good dancer with dreams of dancing on stage, he can’t perform in front of an audience. other creatures from Mythology as well as When Richa moves in next door she immediately befriends him, doing enough talking for both of other possessed humans. As if that wasn’t them. Leo loves having a friend, even though he fears it will only last until she tires of his company. hard and dangerous enough, all is not as His joy increases when she joins his summer dance school and is as good a dancer as he is and it seems, perhaps they are putting their rejects the advances of others to remain his friend. What he doesn’t know is Richa has a hidden trust in the wrong place. This is an exciting secret that no one knows about and is too ashamed to reveal. She really wants the two of them to perform a duet at the end of summer show. Will they be able to help each other overcome their fears and achieve their adventure with plenty of surprises and dreams? This is a really touching story showing the power of friendship and how to gain strength from it. You really heart stopping moments to keep you on become absorbed in the lives of the two main characters, feeling their struggles and willing both to overcome them. the edge of your seat.

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Wednesday 3rd – Thursday 4th August

ERROL’S GARDEN Filled with catchy songs, big ideas and a passion for plants, Errol’s Garden is an interactive musical for audiences aged 3-11.

Tuesday 9th – Friday 12th August

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Saturday 30th July

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE: SCIENCE SAVED THE WORLD!

Saturday 23rd July

MAKE A PLAY IN 4 DAYS Explore different elements of theatre such as acting and script writing before performing your masterpiece at the end of the course.

Suitable for ages 8 - 14 years.

SUMMER SING ALONG CONCERTINI

Friday 12th – Saturday 13th August

Two well-loved stories, retold with puppets, original music and a perfectly petite pop up set.

Age guidance 3 - 7 years.

CREATE AND MAKE

Celebrate the start of the summer holidays with this Disney inspired live music concert.

An entertaining 45 minutes of musical theatre tunes and family favourites including songs from The Lion King, Mary Poppins and Encanto. Ages 0-8.

Creative fun in the school holidays.

Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th July

The UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever!

Monday 8th – Friday 12th August

CIRCUS WEEK Led by And Circus. A week of learning incredible circus skills and performing. Learn to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, walk the tightrope and perform on a trapeze!

Suitable for ages 7–13 years.

PIGS AND BEARS DON’T COME IN PAIRS

Tuesday 16th – Friday 19th August

ART WEEK Over four days you will create artworks to display in a magical art gallery where the artwork comes to life. This fun and energetic course is perfect for artists and makers of all kinds, providing a stimulating and creative way to spend the summer. Ages 8 – 14 years.

Sunday 4th September

KITE FESTIVAL Round off the summer holidays in style with an afternoon of fun for all the community! Take your kite creations, pre-owned or shop bought kites and join the team to fly them on the hill. Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) 12pm – 4pm.

Reading Arts whatsonreading.com Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th July

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood based on the book by Judith Kerr.

Saturday 6th August

HERE COMES THE SUN FESTIVAL 2022 Here Comes The Sun is a one-day festival of music and arts that sees the whole of the Rising Sun Arts Centre transformed into a vibrant celebration of all the things the Centre and its volunteers hold dear. Bunting, fake grass, lots of colour and a glorious programme of arts all over the building!

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Monday 22nd – Friday 26th August

A SHOW IN A WEEK! First Impressions Theatre’s summer holiday camp at South Street Arts Centre.

The week will involve singing, dance and drama, all leading up to a show at the end of the week in a fantastic theatre!

Age Guidance: 5-15. Book at W: https://first-impressionstheatre.class4kids.co.uk/camps Sunday 18th September

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!

Southhill Park Bracknell www.southhillpark.org.uk Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th July

STEPPIN OUT – WISHES Steppin Out Stars of Tomorrow is one of Berkshire’s leading theatre schools for children. The students will take you on a beautiful story themed around how the things we wish for change with age and as we progress through our lives.

Wednesday 13th – Thursday 14th July

THE GRUFFALO Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. For everyone aged 3 and up.

6th August

ZOMBIE HIGH An original, spooky, familyfriendly musical. A community youth production.

The Watermill Theatre Bagnor, Newbury Box office: 01635 46044 www.watermill.org.uk Tuesday 5th – Saturday 16th July

CAMP ALBION FESTIVAL A series of fun-filled interactive workshops for all the family to explore the themes of the play.

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