40,000 COPIES FOR FAMILIES OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN Back to School Issue 80 6th September – 10th October 2021
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Hello readers! Summer is over and it’s time for another new school year to begin! While the holidays may have been a little different this year, we hope you’ve still managed to enjoy some fun, relaxing times over the break, and are ready to get the most out of this new term. A warm welcome back to our regular readers and a big ‘hello’ if you are starting school for the first time. For those new to us, our magazine is a practical “what’s on and where to go” guide, featuring child friendly events, local news and great competitions. As well as this Back-toSchool edition, your child will bring home a Primary Times issue just before each holiday – packed with ideas of fun things to do with a young family during the school breaks. In the meantime, while the days are cooling and casseroles are back on the menu, there are still good times to be had this season! You’ll find lots of inspiration throughout this issue to help keep the family entertained at weekends, plus we’ve included some great competitions and the latest news from some of our local schools. You can also visit our website for special offers and extra competitions www.primarytimes.net/merseyside and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates. Until next time, we wish you all a very happy and successful first term.
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Notices and News updates for parents and teachers
Primary teaching is an open space for anyone Our most memorable role models are our primary school teachers. They are the heroes who teach us how to read and write, comfort us when we fall in the playground and help us learn our lines for the school assembly. Our formative years at Primary School forge us as human beings and it’s so important for all members of our communities to be represented by teachers who children can relate to.
The Daily Mile gets children out and active The Daily Mile™ initiative aims to get children out and active for 15 minutes a day, during curriculum time. It was founded by a Headteacher and can help schools: • Support mental wellbeing • Improve concentration • Boost attainment • Increase staff morale and wellbeing • Lower obesity rate • Meet Ofsted’s Cultural and Social Development standards, plus Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare standards • Contribute to PE premium activity targets
The Daily Mile is not only free, but also super-simple to implement and will contribute to the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines of a minimum 60 minutes physical activity a day. The good news is that there’s free support available from MSP for schools across Merseyside – MSP is funded by the National Lottery and is the only strategic organisation dedicated to unlocking the power of sport and physical activity across the whole of the Liverpool City Region.
LJMU’s School of Education is spearheading work with local communities to engage more diversity in the teaching. They aim to break down boundaries and demonstrate the benefits of teaching as a rewarding career. As Adam Vasco, former Deputy head teacher and now a lecturer in Primary Education says: “we want students from all backgrounds to feel at home and to believe they have access to opportunities to build a strong, thriving and rewarding career in teaching”. Find your place as a Primary School teacher at www.ljmu.ac.uk and search for Primary Education to read more.
For more information visit their website. W: www.merseysidesport.com/education/ primary-schools/the-daily-mile
Live, interactive classroom workshops for schools Inspire your pupils’ imaginations with National Museums Liverpool’s live, interactive virtual classroom workshops for schools. Learn about mummification in ancient Egypt, or the power of the Greek Gods; explore Liverpool’s amazing history or the world-famous Titanic. Improve wellbeing through art or understand the impact of transatlantic slavery. New Legacies workshops address issues raised by Black Lives Matter and support pupils to explore racism, discrimination, human rights and activism. Designed for Key Stage 1–3, their museum experts will engage your pupils in fun activities inspired by real life artefacts, sure to bring learning to life.
Black Lives Matter demonstration, St Luke’s Church, Liverpool © Billy Vitch courtesy of National Museums Liverpool
Book your workshop online today for £90 per class (32 pupils per workshop) and find out more at liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/schools
Macmillan’s Coffee Morning 2021 Raise your mug for Macmillan Cancer Support’s annual fundraiser Macmillan’s Coffee Morning is an annual event dedicated to bringing people together over a cuppa to raise vital funds for people living with cancer. This year the official event date is Friday 24th September but a Coffee Morning can be held at any time. Whatever your reason to host, no reason is too big or too small, and will help us directly support people living with cancer. Every penny raised at a Coffee Morning helps Macmillan to provide support for people with cancer, who need it now more than ever. Sign up at macmillan.org.uk/coffee or by searching Macmillan Coffee Morning and the Macmillan Team will send you a fundraising kit with top tips to get you started.
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DO YOU WANT TO BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL? Primary teachers play an important role in our children’s lives.
LJMU’s BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status course is designed to train the next generation of role models for 5-11 year olds. The course is delivered in partnership with our primary schools across in the North West, and will provide you with a rich range of teaching opportunities in each year including a total of 24 weeks full time placement.
“We want our teachers to be highly effective practitioners. Our small cohort size enables us to provide a range of extra enrichment opportunities which enhance your journey to QTS and further equip you for your first teaching position.”
Find your place as a Primary School teacher and visit: ljmu.ac.uk and search for PRIMARY EDUCATION or call our admissions team on 0151 231 3000
Autumn Watch
Autumn Watch
While the days are getting shorter, the fun doesn’t need to stop! There are still lots of great activities going on in the area, so make the most of precious family time and plan some great, memorable days out!
Europe’s largest touring big top show is back! Gandeys, the amazing show for all the family, returns to Aintree on the 17th – 28th September. Get ready for Motorcycles in the Dome, High Wire acts, Rollerskating, Acrobatics, both on the ground and in the air, and a sensational trapeze performance to give you the thrills of your lives, along with side-splitting comedy from Andreea. You’re just a ride away from a heartstopping spectacular that dreams are made of, where fearless artistes perform death-defying acts. A real treat for all the family! Book your tickets online. W: www.gandeyscircus.com
Luminate – a magical enchanting light trail is coming to Victoria Park A new, spectacular after-dark light trail will be coming to Southport this winter hosted at the much-loved Victoria Park, from the 25th Nov-23rd Dec (inclusive) from 4.30pm each night. Once on the illuminated trail, visitors can expect 3D projections, light tunnels, a wishing tree, interactive light elements, a laser light maze and much more. The captivating light trail will weave a 1km long route around the grounds at the beautiful Gardens. Tickets for the light trail are booked on a starting time slot basis, but you can take as long as you like walking the magical trail. Visitors will be welcomed into a Christmas hub area where drinks concessions and festive street food stalls will be cooking up tasty treats. Book tickets online. W: www.luminate.live
Calling all ghouls, the Roy Castle Spooky Welly Walk returns! Fancy being a witch, vampire or werewolf for a day? Then get your costume, grab your wellies and join the ‘spook-tacular’ event. Hosted by Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, the ‘Spooky Welly Walk’ in Liverpool’s Sefton Park offers a fun-filled day with side-shows and attractions to enchant your little monsters. It takes place on the 23rd October from 11am-5pm and tickets cost £6 or £20 for a family with children under two going free. Limited spaces available. Get your scare on, in aid of a great cause! For full details, please visit their website. W: www.roycastle.org/spook
This Christmas, you’re invited to the biggest ball of all at M&S Bank Arena Cinderella has always dreamed of leaving her dull life as a servant to meet a handsome Prince. After the announcement that Prince Charming is going to hold a royal ball, it seems she may get her wish after all, but with the Ugly Sisters around, who knows what will happen? Maybe with the help of Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and a generous helping of fairy dust, and a glass slipper, perhaps Cinderella’s wish could come true, and she will live happily ever after? Showing at the M & S Bank Arena from the 18th -28th December – go online to grab your tickets and treat the family to the magic of panto this Christmas! W: www.mandsbankarena.com/whats-on/cinderella
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Prebook tickets online at beatlesstory.com The award-winning ‘The Beatles Story’ is the world’s largest permanent exhibition devoted to telling the story of The Beatles’ rise to fame. Located in the Fab Four’s hometown of Liverpool on the Royal Albert Dock, The Beatles Story is a fun way for the whole family to take an immersive journey through the lives, times, culture and music of the world’s greatest band. Featuring a recently updated Discovery Zone with a kid’s Cavern Karaoke Stage and giant piano, join The Beatles on their journey in a way which is fun, interesting and educational for both children and adults.
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School Watch Kirkby Collaborative
Celebration of Achievement The Kirkby Collaborative is the family of fourteen schools that work in partnership in Kirkby. The Collaborative provides educational opportunities to over 5000 Kirkby children. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, they could not host their traditional celebration event. Instead, the awards were presented during small ceremonies in schools. A new award was introduced this year where each school nominated one child who best represented the nine core values of The Kirkby Child. Big congratulations to Maria, Ava, Alex, Amelia, Kai, Luis, Joshua and Hannah for being nominated for their hard work and determination. W: www.kirkbycollaborative.co.uk
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Preparatory School is proud to be rated ‘excellent’
St. Mary’s College & Preparatory School in Crosby is proud to be rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Awarding St. Mary’s its highest-possible grading in both of the main inspection categories, ISI described the quality of pupils’ academic achievements and personal development as excellent, due to the ‘outstandingly positive attitudes towards learning’ at the school’. Academic excellence is a key aim at St. Mary’s, and pupils achieve outstanding results at all key stages. However, success is measured by much more than examination results. The school places great emphasis on the development of the whole person, encouraging achievement in many fields via its rich programme of extra-curricular activities. All of this makes St. Mary’s College & Preparatory School a place where children can develop into bright, confident young people who want to make the world better for others, as well as themselves. Key dates: • Open Evening: Thursday 23rd September, 4pm - 7pm • Open Morning: Saturday 25th September, 10am - 12pm • Entrance Examination (2022 admissions): Friday 19th November
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St Julie’s nurtures and
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independent young people St Julie’s Catholic High school is a popular and vibrant learning community where academic excellence is standard and traditional values shape the delivery of a curriculum that is innovative and exciting. In recent years, students have left St Julie’s Sixth Form to go to universities in places such as Liverpool, Manchester, Oxford, Cambridge and the Royal Academy for Dramatic Arts. Their last Ofsted inspection judged the school to be good, with outstanding leadership and management and pupil welfare and development. To find out more about a place for your daughter, please visit their website or go and meet their staff and students at their open event on Thursday 16th September from 4-6pm. W: www.stjulies.org.uk
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Open Evening - September 2021
Thursday 16th September 2021, 6.00-8.30pm
Open Mornings
Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th September 2021, 9-11am
In these unprecedented times, we may have to share our wonderful school virtually. Information will be updated on twitter: @kirkbyhigh and on our website: www.kirkbyhighschool.net
Free school uniform for all Year 7s Oversubscribed for September 2021
Headteacher Mrs Conefrey, Kirkby High School, Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, L32 9PP. Tel: 0151 477 8710 email: admin@kirkbyhighschool.net
Join us for our 2021 Open Events:
Thursday 23rd September, 4pm - 7pm
Saturday 25th September, 10am - 12pm Entrance Examination (2022 admissions):
Friday 19th November
To register, please visit www.stmarys.ac The independent Catholic school for boys and girls of all faiths aged 0–18
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Liverpool College
Admissions for Reception & Year 7 2022
Open Morning Saturday 2 October, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Start here, go anywhere. Our school is the most oversubscribed school in the region and it is important to us that you have all the information you need to make a decision about applying to our school. Our website gives a good flavour of what we are about and includes some virtual tours of the College. Please look at the admissions page of our website:
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It may be possible to book a Tour during November and dates and times will be published at the end of September. In the meantime there is a Virtual Tour on the admissions page of our website. Deadline for applying on-line with Liverpool City Council
Sept 21
It may be possible to book a Tour during September and dates and times will be published at the end of August. In the meantime there is a Virtual Tour on the admissions page of our website.
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School Watch
Inspiring personal and academic excellence
At Bellerive, they value achievement in its widest sense: academic, personal, social and cultural. The heart of the school is rooted in a strong Catholic tradition and the school seek to nurture the spiritual development of each individual pupil. Improvements to the site are on-going: the final phase of the 5-year building development programme was completed in December 2018 with the opening of a new science and technology provision and a purpose-built Sports Hall. They continue to offer their own school bus service with routes across the city. To find out more, visit their website. W: www.bellerivefcj.org
Merchant Taylors’ Announces Sports Ground Plans
Merchant Taylors’ School has announced plans for the development of its Hall Road Sports Ground including a new purpose-built pavilion, complemented by a redesigned pitch configuration to accommodate a wide variety of sports. The new pavilion will be built to Sport England standards and include four changing rooms for pupils, two changing rooms for staff, a medical treatment room and a social space with modern catering facilities for pupils, parents and visitors. The new development is scheduled to open in September 2022 for the start of the academic year 2022/23. W: www.merchanttaylors.com
Admissions for Reception & Year 7 2022
Liverpool College is keen to give you timely and accurate information about the school and their admissions process, despite the restrictions which Covid continues to place on our ability to host large groups. Liverpool College is the most oversubscribed school in the region and it is important that you have all the information you need to make an informed decision about applying to their school. The website gives a good flavour of what the school’s about. Please look at the admissions page on their website where you will find Admissions Information Booklets and Virtual Tours: www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk The school seeks to develop the whole person through an exceptionally broad programme of academic and life learning. The registrar, Mrs Loveridge, is always able to ask your questions about admissions to the school. Please contact Sally Loveridge 0151 724 4000 ext 228 or email: admin@liverpoolcollege.org.uk
Gateacre supports and
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At Gateacre, staff aim to ensure that all their young people become lifelong learners by providing an excellent education, in an environment that is warm, friendly and caring. Whether your child starts life at school with them for the first time or, whether your child is returning to Gateacre as part of their 6th Form, the school team are there to help, support and guide their students as they become outstanding learners with a desire to celebrate academic success. During this journey, pupils will develop other life skills, participate in activities beyond the classroom and develop into a young person who will flourish in life. W: www.Gateacre.org Twitter: @GateacreSchool
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what’s on when Ongoing Acorn Venture Farm Horse rides are held every weekend between 1:30pm-3pm. Tickets: £2.50 for 2 circuits of the riding arena. You can buy your ticket in the shop or admissions kiosk. Last ticket sold 2.45 pm. Riders must wear a riding helmet (provided) and are side walked and led around the arena by Acorn Farm staff. W: www.acornfarm.co.uk/eventsactivities
Beatles Story The award-winning ‘The Beatles Story’ is the world’s largest permanent exhibition devoted to telling the story of The Beatles’ rise to fame, located in the Albert Dock, Liverpool. A fun way for the whole family to take an immersive journey through the lives, times, culture and music of the world’s greatest band. Featuring a recently updated Discovery Zone with a kid’s Cavern Karaoke Stage and giant piano. Join The Beatles on their journey in a way which is fun, interesting and educational for both children and adults. W: www.beatlesstory.com
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Little Liverpool
Manchester’s Rolls Royce
Textiles Gallery
The Little Liverpool gallery is a hands-on fantasy world especially for children under the age of six to play and learn. Inside the gallery the youngest visitors can create their own Liverpool - a city where they are in charge. Museum of Liverpool. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org. uk/whatson/museum-of-liverpool/ event/little-liverpool
Get up close to this very early Rolls-Royce motor car, made in Manchester and driven by Henry Royce himself. Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum. org.uk/whats-on/manchestersrolls-royce
Find out how cotton transformed Manchester. Adventure through life in industrial Manchester and find out how ‘Cottonopolis’ changed the world we all live in today. Pick up a free activity trail and guide yourself through the gallery with fun games and challenges. Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum. org.uk/whats-on/textiles-gallery
Get Curious Follow your curiosity and learn more about the big ideas and innovations that are changing our world today through fun demonstrations and interactive activities. The next events will take place during October half term and more dates will be announced soon. Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum. org.uk/whats-on/get-curious
AI: More than Human The fascinating world of artificial intelligence comes to World Museum in a new exhibition bursting with interactivity through immersive artworks and scientific developments, giving visitors a thrilling vision of the future. W: www.liverpoolmuseums. org.uk/whatson/world-museum/ exhibition/ai-more-human
Planetarium Travel through time and space and discover the wonders of the universe in the immersive, full dome planetarium. World Museum, Liverpool. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ whatson/world-museum/exhibition/ planetarium
Experiment Get hands on and see science brought to life in the free interactive gallery designed for the whole family to enjoy together. Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum. org.uk/whats-on/experiment
Science Stops Unravel science secrets with the expert Explainers at the Science Stops. Look out for them as you explore the museum. Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum. org.uk/whats-on/science-stops
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World Museum Aquarium The World Museum Aquarium is back with bigger tanks, new species, immersive projections and even an octopus called Polpo! W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ whatson/world-museum/exhibition/ aquarium
September Art Of Wellbeing Virtual Classroom The Art of Wellbeing workshop use artworks from the Walker Art Gallery’s collection as inspiration and provide a space to discuss emotions, mental health and the positive effect working creatively can have. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ learn/virtual-classrooms/art-ofwellbeing
Ancient Egypt: Marvellous Mummification Virtual Classroom In this virtual classroom students are introduced to the mummification process in Ancient Egypt. They will explore in detail how the body was preserved, which instruments were used and how. Pupils will come to appreciate the cultural significance of the preservation process. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ learn/virtual-classrooms/ancientegypt-marvellous-mummification
Saturday 11th
Soap Suds - Heritage Open Days Workshop Join the Catalyst soap factory and have fun learning about how soap is made. Crush some soap noodles, add a colour and a fragrance and make your own bar of soap to take home! Also on September 12th,18th and 19th. £1.75. Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Widnes. The centre itself will be open free of charge as part of National Heritage Open Days. W: www.catalyst.org.uk
Luna Cinema: The Greatest Showman
Understanding Transatlantic Slavery Virtual Classroom
British Musical Fireworks Championship
Gather your friends, get planning that date night and enjoy a night of classic cinema under the stars, all set to the backdrop of Croxteth Park. W: www.croxteth-hall.co.uk/events/ the-luna-cinema-at-croxteth-park/
British GT and F3
This virtual classroom introduces students to Liverpool’s involvement in transatlantic slavery, explains its fundamental aspects and explores its impact on the lives of those involved. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org. uk/learn/virtual-classrooms/ understanding-transatlanticslavery
Southport’s sky bursts into light as some of the country’s top pyrotechnic teams compete, with stunning firework displays synchronised to music, to try and win the prestigious industry title of British Musical Fireworks Champion! Victoria Park, Southport. Running until 26th September. W: www.visitliverpool.com/whats-on
British GT and F3 championships at Oulton Park. W: www.oultonpark.co.uk
Saturday 18th
Ancient Greece: Gods And Heroes Virtual Classroom
Friday 17th
Gandey’s Circus Europe’s largest touring big top show is back! Gandey’s the amazing show for all the family returns to Aintree 17th – 28th September - Motorcycles in the Dome, High wire, Roller-skating, Acrobatics both on the ground and in the air and a sensational trapeze to give you the thrills of your lives, along with side splitting comedy from Andreea. Bookings: gandeyscircus.com
Ness Botanic Gardens The gardens are back open and there is no need to pre-book tickets. University of Liverpool. W: www.liverpool.ac.uk/nessgardens
Thundersport GB Club Bike Racing Thundersport GB Club Bike Championships at Oulton Park. W: www.oultonpark.co.uk
This virtual classroom guides your class through the mythology of the Ancient Greeks, explaining some of the family feuds and marvellous magic that has bound these tales together for more than 2000 years. Discover the art of oral storytelling and find out how the images and iconography of an ancient religion and mythology has carried through to influence us today. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ learn/virtual-classrooms/ancientgreece-gods-and-heroes
Friday 24th We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip …or promise!
British Superbikes The Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Oulton Park. Running 24th-26th September. W: www.oultonpark.co.uk
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Saturday 25th
Dogfest
Primary Times
Competitions
DogFest is the UK’s Ultimate Summer Festival for Dogs. Also on 26th September. Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN. W: www.visitmanchester.com
To enter the competition please email to
competitions@primarytimesmag.com When you enter make sure you give us your name, address, email, age and school. Closing date is Friday 24th September 2021. Please note: Primary Times will only use your details to contact the competition winners.
Legacies Virtual Classroom This new virtual classroom explores the legacies of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, offering sessions for both Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils. Pupils will explore contemporary themes of racism, discrimination, human rights and activism, as well as learning about significant Black British role models and contemporary new stories that link back to the ongoing impact of transatlantic slavery to this day. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ international-slavery-museum/ schools-and-groups
October Saturday 2nd
Pretty Muddy Kids A brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk/events
Titanic: Travelling In Time Virtual Classroom This virtual classroom is perfectly suited to groups exploring the infamous story of RMS Titanic and her links to Liverpool. It offers the opportunity for pupils to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the many different personal experiences linked to this famous disaster that forms our impressions of the era. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ learn/virtual-classrooms/titanictravelling-time
Sunday 3rd
Black History Month This October, National Museums Liverpool will be marking Black History Month with workshops and storytelling for the whole family. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Friday 22nd
Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation And Hope This October, explore the revolution in science that is transforming cancer care with a major new free exhibition, Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope. Runs until March 2022. Recommended for ages 8 and older. Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum. org.uk/whats-on/cancer-revolution
Saturday 23rd
Fright Fiesta
Join the festival-style Halloween that’s bursting with colour, costumes and music. Fright Fiesta is nine days of fabulous family activities, frights and theme park fun Running until 31st October. Gullivers World Resort, Warrington. W: www.gulliversworldresort.co.uk/ fright-fiesta
Saturday 23rd
Roy Castle Spooky Welly Walk Calling all ghouls, the Roy Castle Spooky Welly Walk returns! Fancy being a witch, vampire or werewolf for a day? Then get your costume, grab your wellies and join the ‘spooktacular’ event. Hosted by Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, the ‘Spooky Welly Walk’ in Liverpool’s Sefton Park offers a fun-filled day with side-shows and attractions from 11am - 5pm. Tickets cost £6 or £20 for a family with children, under 2’s free. W: www.roycastle.org/spooky
A new, spectacular after-dark light trail will be coming to Victoria Park, Southport from the 25th November – 23rd December from 4.30pm each night and we have a family ticket for 4 people to give away! Enjoy 3D projections, light tunnels, a wishing tree, interactive light elements, a laser light maze and more! To win this great prize, simply answer the following question: Which Royal estate did Luminate also have a light trail at? Send in your entry marked ‘Luminate’ and all correct answers will be entered into our prize draw. Closing date is 24th September
WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO SEE JACK AND THE BEANSTALK!
We’ve teamed up to give one lucky reader and their family the chance to win tickets to see the fabulous show, Jack and the Beanstalk this October half term! You can enjoy a live performance DAME TROTT MINI GIANT MRS FLESHCREEP JACK PRINCESS JILL SIMPLE SIMON FAI at St Helens Theatre Royal from Thursday October – Sunday JAMIE JAMES 21st ABIGAIL TIMOTHY OLIVIA REECE JENN GREER LUSTED MIDDLETON LUCAS SLOYAN SIBBALD O’H 31st October 2021. Jack and the Beanstalk tells the rags to riches story of a boy who sells the family’s cow for a handful of beans, getting him into a lot of trouble with his poor mother. But the story takes a magical twist when the beans sprout into a magnificent beanstalk reaching up to a mystical land in the sky. Join Jack on his gigantic journey as he discovers geese with golden eggs, a magic harp, and a close encounter with a very hungry giant! For your chance to win a Family Ticket for 4 people, send in your entry marked ‘Jack’ and you will be entered into our prize draw. Closing date is 24th September. Directed by Chantelle Nolan • Written by Reece Sibbald Choreographed by Nazene Landfield • Musical Director – Callum Clarke
WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO SEE CINDERELLA AT M&S BANK ARENA
Saturday 9th
Cinderella has always dreamed of leaving her dull life as a servant to meet a handsome Prince – but will her dream come true? You can find out as we are giving away a Family Ticket to one lucky reader! Enjoy this magical tale of Ugly Sisters, a Fairy Godmother and a lost Glass Slipper, and see if they all get to live happily ever after!
Wirral Farmers Market Wirral Farmers’ Market was established in 2000 and is held on the second Saturday every month in New Ferry from 9am-1pm. W: www.wirralfarmersmarket.org.uk
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WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO LUMINATE AT VICTORIA PARK
To win a Family Ticket for 4 people to see this wonderful performance at the M & S Bank Arena from the 18th – 28th December, simply send in your entry marked ‘Cinderella’ and you’ll be placed into our prize draw. Closing date is 24th September.
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Theatre Watch
Theatre Watch Liverpool Theatre The Atkinson www.theatkinson.co.uk/ whats-on/events
Wednesday 13th October
DEAR ZOO Dear Zoo live on stage! is suitable for children aged two – six years. Brought to life through childengaging puppets, original music and lots of audience interaction, the show aims to appeal to families and children who already love the book and will serve as an introduction to those coming to the story for the first time.
Floral Pavilion
Marine Parade, New Brighton, Wirral Box Office: 0151 666 0000 Sunday 12th September
SING ALONG WITH US One of Britain’s Got Talent’s most memorable acts and the runner up for the 2020 series Sign Along With Us will be hitting the road with their debut variety tour in 2021/22.
The Lowry Salford Quays
https://thelowry.com/visit-us/ how-to-get-here Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th September
ROUNDABOUT IN VICTORIA PARK – REALLY BIG AND REALLY LOUD A show for all the family from award-winning playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell. The performance takes place at Roundabout in Victoria Park. Saturday 16th-Sunday 17th October
WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD Join the clever Ladybird as she leads the animals on their quest to save the day in this joyous stage adaptation of What the Ladybird Heard, the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.
PEPPA PIG BEST DAY EVER
CINDERELLA
Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more!
This Christmas, you’re invited to the biggest ball of all at M&S Bank Arena. Cinderella has always dreamed of leaving her dull life as a servant to meet a handsome Prince. After the announcement that Prince Charming is going to hold a Royal Ball, it seems she may get her wish after all, but with the Ugly Sisters around, who knows what will happen. Maybe with the help of Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and a generous helping of fairy dust, and a glass slipper, perhaps Cinderella’s wish could come true and she will live happily ever after?
Sunday 10th October
THE DONG WITH A LUMINOUS NOSE With a huge and colourful cast of abstract and figurative puppets, this absurd take on Lear’s nonsense classic explores that difficult age between being a child and becoming an adult. Wednesday 27th October
HARRY PANTO – RETURN TO FROGWARTS! Magical illusions, pop songs and things that go bump in the night all form the essential ingredients of this bewitching plot sure to delight youngsters and adults alike. We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip …or promise!
Jack and the Beanstalk tells the rags to riches story of a boy who sells the family’s cow for a handful of beans, getting him into a lot of trouble with his poor mother. But the story takes a magical twist when the beans sprout into a magnificent beanstalk that reaches up to a mystical land high in the sky.
Liverpool Empire
https://www.atgtickets.com/ venues/liverpool-empire/
Manchester Palace Theatre
Oxford Street Manchester Tuesday 19th – Sunday 24th October
BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS Enter a world of magic and fantasy as Disney’s classic movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks makes its world premiere as an exciting new musical.
Parr Hall
Warrington 01925 442345 parrhall.culturewarrington.org
Thursday 23rd September – Saturday 16th October
Sunday 26th September
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus?
Disney first debuted Beauty and the Beast on Broadway 26 years ago. Members of the original creative team have reunited on this new production that features all of the spellbinding music and lyrics of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice.
www.mandsbankarena.com Saturday 18th – Tuesday 28th December
Port Sunlight gladstonetheatre.org.uk
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th October
Gladstone Theatre
Thursday 21st – Sunday 31st October
FIREMAN SAM LIVE
Saturday 16th October
COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families.
St Helens Theatre Royal
Corporation Street, St Helens www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com Sunday 10th October
POP PRINCESSES 2021 A children’s pop concert with a big difference. A musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy Tale Princesses who just love to sing! Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift. Meghan Trainor, and internet sensation, JoJo Siwa, plus songs from all your favourite films and musicals.
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Inspire Imaginations Virtual Classrooms for Schools
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