Hello and a warm welcome to our first edition for 2023 – we hope it’s been a happy new year for you all so far. And, just as you’re settling back into the post-Christmas routine, half term is nearly upon us!
Having a good mix of relaxing time at home, plus a few ‘adventure’ days out is often the key to re-charging everyone’s batteries over the holidays. We’ve handpicked a great selection of fun places to visit across Northamptonshire to help keep boredom and screens at bay! Older children will love a thrilling day out at a theme park, whilst younger family members can get hands-on with new baby lambs or forest trails, all taking place throughout the school break. Many are free or minimum cost and even better, they’re under cover!
As ever, you’ll find local news and school updates, and fabulous ideas in our What’s on When pages to plan in winter activities to help brighten up the week. And what about planning this year’s birthday party? Don’t fancy the mess at home? Then turn to the Party Ideas section, highlighting brilliant entertainment and venues for kids, so you can plan a stress-free celebration that you can enjoy too!
We’ll be back again in March, anticipating the warmer, longer Spring days and featuring lots of exciting Easter news and events. In the meantime, we wish you a happy and relaxing half term break.
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FEBRUARY 2023 – INTENSIVE SWIM COURSE AT NORTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL - NN4 6UU
Our intensive courses are a great way for your swimmer to make quick progress as they attend each day, swimming in one of the best pools in Northampton. This is an ideal course if you are going away in the Summer for your children to gain more confidence in a short space of time.
The cost of the course is £40.00. For new members there is a £21.10 insurance fee and a medical form needs to be completed.
Please get in touch with Coach Ings: coach.ings@northamptonswimming.com or 07494 965590 to book your session today.
Little Stars is the Early Years department of Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust – providing musical sessions for babies and children up to 7 years old. Led by Sarah Wise, their team of dedicated Early Years specialists are excited to meet your babies and children, introducing a variety of music to them through musical play sessions. Classes include activities aimed at developing language and listening skills, physical co-ordination and personal, social and emotional growth… all while having fun!
Weekday music classes take place at their base on the Kettering Road, Northampton. For more information and to register for a trial session, please visit W: www.nmpat.co.uk/littlestars
In addition, Little Stars team members offer a range of performing arts opportunities in NMPAT Saturday Centres across the county – find your local Centre at W: www.nmpat.co.uk/centres
Northampton Swimming Club is a not-for-profit organisation that provides swimming lessons and coaching every day of the week after school and at weekends for children of all ages in and around Northampton. They are based at The Northampton High School, The Duston School, Weston Favell Academy and Headlands School. Classes range from Parent and Baby lessons to advanced lessons, to development squads and international swimmers within their competitive programme. They are a Swim England SwimMark accredited club with fully qualified teachers and coaches. Their aim is to help children within the teaching programme to learn a life skill, improve their water confidence and learn new skills in a fun and safe environment whilst achieving badges and certificates at every level. During school holidays they host intensive swimming courses and stroke development courses to aid the development for each swimmer. For more information, please contact Sophie Ings on E: coach.ings@northamptonswimming.com
Wear A Hat Day, one of the UK’s most popular annual charitable family-friendly fundraisers, is coming round again soon. This year, it will take place on Friday 31st March.
This iconic and fun annual event has been going for over 10 years, raising millions for vital research into brain tumours – the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under the age of 40. Wear A Hat Day events are great for helping children to explore their individuality and creativity, whilst learning to work together and think of others – in a really fun way.
Participation fosters friendships, creates better local and school communities, offers unique learning opportunities and provides new ways for children to explore ideas around different life experiences, all while giving hope to brain tumour patients and their loved ones across the country.
They’d love it if you joined them, as a family or by persuading your local school to take part. Register now using their quick and easy webform and they’ll be in touch with more information. FREE fundraising packs for all involved!
W: www.wearahatday.org
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In March 2022, Wellingborough School was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), the body approved by the Government for the inspection of independent schools. Inspections take place roughly every six years and allow an opportunity for the school to be scrutinised in considerable depth.
• From a Compliance perspective – the School has been found to be compliant in all areas, such as those related to Welfare, Health and Safety of students, and Safeguarding;
• Educational Quality is divided into two areas - pupils’ academic and other achievements, and pupils’ personal development and, in both, the School has been awarded the grade of Excellent, the highest possible judgment.
The key findings quoted from the ISI report were:
“Thequalityofthepupils’academicandotherachievementsisexcellent”
“The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent”.
T: 01933 222427 W: www.wellingboroughschool.org
At the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Windermere Day Nursery in Kettering, practitioners are on a mission to give children the best possible start in life. At the setting, days are filled with exciting activities, planned around the personal interests of children and designed in line with Early Years Foundation Stage principles to ensure they are prepared with the knowledge and skills needed for their next steps. With state-of-the-art ICT, toys and equipment, messy play stations and stimulating ‘role play’ areas, each child from six weeks to nearly five years is able to immerse themselves in the vast learning opportunities on offer. From growing vegetables which are then used in meals by talented Nursery Chefs, to observing insects in garden bug hotels, children of all ages take part in a curriculum of eco-activities the whole year round, resulting in a prestigious ‘Green Flag’ award from Eco-Schools for exceptional environmental conservation and awareness efforts.
T: 01536 520075 E: windermere.nursery@childbase.com
Does your daughter have a passion for Art or a flare for Drama? Does she fizz with creativity each day or perhaps she would like to explore her creative side further? Then why not head along to Northampton High School’s exciting Arts
Don’t you just love doing something worthwhile? It gives you that fuzzy warm feeling in your tummy knowing you helped someone or that you have enriched their life by sharing your skills. If you would like to feel like this every weekend, just send Aqualight an email as they are looking for teachers to join their Aqualight family. Aqualight have been teaching children to swim for the past 20 years in Northampton and they have a reputation that extends around the globe. Their program has been adopted as far as China and Taiwan. They love teaching children to swim from babies to big kids, it’s what they live to do!
Apply today with your CV to info@aqualight.co.uk or call 01604 830405.
Experience Day on Saturday 13th May. Not wanting to leave the smallest imaginative explorers out, the same day will also host an Early Years
Fun Morning with a range of fantastic activities for girls aged 1-5, with their parents. You are also welcome to go along to the whole school Open
Mornings on Friday 3rd March and Friday 28th April, where you can explore the school on a guided tour, meet the staff and learn about the opportunities on offer, for girls aged 2 – 18 years. Contact them today and book your place.
T: 01604 765765 E: nhs.admissions@nhs.gdst.net
W: www.northamptonhigh.co.uk
February half term is a welcome break to throw off any lingering January blues! Use the holiday to wrap up warm and re-energise by heading out of the house - there are still plenty of ways to entertain the kids when they’re off school. You don’t always need to dig deep into those pockets for a fun filled family day out – check out these great places to visit in the weeks to come to ensure all your family fun is covered.
With free entry for under 18s and 900 years of exciting history to discover, Northampton’s historic Delapré Abbey throws open the doors to the House this February half term for little ones and their grown-ups to explore together. Delapré’s hands-on approach to bringing history to life makes it a unique family day out. Play, explore, and touch every object in the historic rooms. Try on a helmet, fire a bow and arrow and create a crest, plus have a go at playing with the sorts of toys and games the children who lived at the Abbey in the past would have had. The House reopens on Sunday 12th February with a week of family fun and activities including storytelling. Visit the website to book tickets and find out more. W: www.delapreabbey.org
Take a fun-filled forest adventure at Salcey Forest and Fineshade Wood by grabbing a trail activity pack for just £4. Kids can unleash their imagination and become like Zog by wearing wings and completing exciting challenges to earn golden stars. Along the way, they can use magic glasses to search for hidden letters. Once the trail is completed, children can take a selfie with Zog, do a crayon rubbing and earn a certificate. The trail and accompanying app, which is free to download, encourages kids to connect with nature and playfully explore while also providing bonus activities like a roar-ometer, a dance challenge and the opportunity to become Zog. For more information, check out the website.
W: www.forestryengland.uk/zog
Join the gang at Wicksteed Park this half term for some February Family Fun! They have lots lined up for a great day at a great price! Kick off your 2023 by creating some amazing memories with your loved ones! This holiday, they have selected Rides & Attractions to open such as Wicky’s Theatre Show, Wicky’s Farmyard, the Carousel & Sway Rider, Train, Crazy Golf & Astroslide. Don’t forget you can grab a cup of coffee at the Carousel Café or treat the family to a delicious slice of pizza at their Pizza Parlour! Wicky’s Emporium & Farmyard Giftshop will also be open so you can take a browse at their wonderful selection of toys.
W: www.wicksteedpark.org
Head off to West Lodge Farm and enjoy the energetic buzz of the Lambing Festival! Taking place from the 11th -26th February, there is so much to do - it’s a full family day out. You can bottle feed their newborn lambs, visit the pregnant ewes in the lambing shed, head to cuddle corner for small animal handling and you may even be lucky enough to see one of the ewes giving birth! Take a walk on one of the many nature trails around the farm, jump on-board for a free barrel ride, and depending on the weather, you can let off steam in the heated indoor adventure barn or go wild in the outdoor adventure play area! After all that fun, re-fuel the troops in their large and welcoming Family Restaurant to finish off the day.
T: 01536 760552 W: www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk
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Take a fun-filled forest adventure at Salcey Forest and Fineshade Wood by grabbing a trail activity pack for just £4. Kids can unleash their imagination and become like Zog by wearing wings and completing exciting challenges to earn golden stars. Along the way, they can use magic glasses to search for hidden letters. Once the trail is completed, children can take a selfie with Zog, do a crayon rubbing and earn a certificate.
W: www.forestryengland.uk/zog
Holiday Kids Camps and Clubs, Weekdays in school holidays. Brilliant activities to keep the little ones entertained at The Pinnacle Climbing and Caving Centre where they will have the best fun possible. They will feel the sheer exhilaration of climbing up walls under the close supervision of highly qualified climbing instructors, go bouldering (scrambling up and around walls without ropes), explore the caving system in search of fossils and even fit in an abseil.
T: 01604 875 996
W: www.thepinnaclecentre.co.uk
Redwell and Waendal Leisure Centres in Wellingborough offer local residents the chance to stay fit and active. W: www.Placesleisure.org for information.
Situated just 7 miles from Northampton Salcey Forest has walking trails to keep the family fit and active. Details are on their website
W: www.forestryengland.uk/salceyforest/
Daventry Country Park is a popular park ideally situated in the urban fringe of Daventry, within one mile of the town centre and easily accessible by car, bicycle or on foot with the benefit of cycle ways and footpaths from the surrounding areas. Daventry Country Park, NN11 2JB.
W: www.daventrydc.gov.uk/
The centre is open with a reduced list of activities and available spaces.
W: www.everyoneactive.com/
If you venture into the deep dark wood, you may bump into Gruffalo and his creature friends from Julia Donaldson’s classic story. See handcrafted sculptures of fox, mouse, owl, squirrel and snake alongside the Gruffalo. Head to the trails to find them all on your next visit.
W: www.forestryengland.uk/ fineshade-wood/gruffalosculptures-fineshade-wood
Explore the outdoors at Lyveden this winter, grab your coat and lace up your winter boots to step into a winter landscape at Lyveden on crisp, cold days. Whether you want a short stroll around the grounds, or a longer walk along the Lyveden Way, a 10-mile waymarked path through sheltered woodland, open fields and pretty villages, there are plenty of ways to see more of the Northamptonshire Countryside.
W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
A fun and exciting childcare option during every school holiday at Lodge Park Sports Centre, Corby. For children in Year 1+, Ages 5-12 Years.
T: 01536 400033
Saturday 11th
Lambing Festival
Visit the heavily pregnant ewes in the lambing shed, bottle feed the newborn lambs and you may even see a birth! Runs 11th-26th February, 9.30am-6pm. Pre-booking essential. West Lodge Rural Farm, on A6 between Market Harborough and Desborough.
W: www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk
During the week of Valentine’s Day find some love tokens hidden around the museum to collect a lovely prize. 12-4pm. £2. Running until 19th February. Abington Park Museum.
W: www.northamptonmuseums.com
Take your young nature detectives and look around the outdoor spaces for nice and nasty nature clues. Booking not needed. Normal admission charges apply. Running until 26th March. Canons Ashby National Trust.
W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
Go along to Rushden Library. Each session you will be given a theme and random selection of parts and challenged to be as creative as possible! 10am-12noon.
W: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk
Fabulous fun at Wicksteed Park this half term, selected Rides and attractions will be open such as Wicky’s Theatre Show, Wicky’s Farmyard, the Carousel & Sway Rider, Train, Crazy Golf & Astroslide. Don’t forget you can grab a cup of coffee at the Carousel Café or treat yourself a delicious slice of pizza at the Pizza Parlour! Wicky’s Emporium & Farmyard Giftshop will also be open so why not take a browse at our wonderful toys! Running 11th-19th February, 10am-4pm.
W: www.wicksteedpark.org
Sunday 12th
Delapré Abbey Re-Opens
With free entry for under 18’s and 900 years of exciting history to discover, Northampton’s historic Delapré Abbey throws open the doors to the House this February half term for little ones and their grown-ups to explore together. Delapré’s hands-on approach to bringing history to life makes it a unique family day out. A week of family fun and activities including storytelling. Visit the website to book tickets and find out more.
W: www.delapreabbey.org
Snowdrops
Go along to the snowdrop trail at Rockingham Castle on 12th and 19th February. The perfect chance to take beautiful photos and explore nature with friends, family and your four legged friends!
W: www.rockinghamcastle.com/
Tuesday 14th
Make a Pine Cone Feeder
Prepare to get a bit messy with this fun, hands-on activity. Take your feeder home to hang outside for garden birds. Upton House and Gardens near Warwickshire. Other dates available.
W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
Have you heard about RockeeZ?
RockeeZ Climbing Clubs are for children 4-16 yrs old, and run every day after school and at weekends. The sessions are 1 hour long.
What do the children do in these clubs?
RockeeZ get to experience the buzz of being on the walls, the exhilaration of reaching the top, and learning the basics of climbing, whilst having fun and making friends in our fabulous indoor climbing centre.
Are RockeeZ clubs run by professionals?
Enthusiastic, highly experienced and qualified instructors guide and motivate the kids every step of the way.
For more information go to the website, www.thepinnaclecentre.co.uk, or give our really friendly team a call, 01604 875 996.
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Valentine’s Day Workshop
Create a Valentine’s card and a token of love for someone special. Choose from making a heart brooch, sweetfilled love bug or cuddly pom-pom heart as well as creating a pop-up card. All materials supplied. Booking essential for this children’s event. 12–1pm, 1.30–2.30pm, 3–4pm. £4. Abington Park Museum. W: www.northamptonmuseums.com
Wednesday 15th
Bushcraft - Tool Use
Learn how to use a selection of tools including loppers and gimlets to turn elder sticks into crafts such as beads, jewellery and many more! 10-11.30am. Nene Park.
W: www.nenevalley.net/
Thursday 16th
Trainer Upcycling
Take along your old trainers to decorate and create your own individual customised look taking inspiration from the Trainers: A Global Obsession exhibition. Booking essential. 10am12pm and 1-3pm. £4 per person. W: www.northamptonmuseums.com
Lego Robotics Workshop
Hosted by JuniorSTEM this is an exciting way to learn programming and engineering. You will be taught each step over the 90 minute session. At the end of this you will have created a fully functioning Lego robot. Chester House Estate, Irchester, Wellingborough.
W: www.nenevalley.net/
Friday 17th
Tracks and Signs
Find out all about creatures that live in Ferry Meadows using the signs that they leave behind them. You will also get to take your own plaster of Paris track home with you. 10am-2.30pm. Nene Park.
W: www.nenevalley.net/
Saturday 18th
Construction Club at Brixworth Library
LEGO, DUPLO, Mega-Blocks and more, build whatever you want and let your imagination run wild! 10am1pm. Ages 4-12.
W: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk
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!
Sunday 19th
Snowdrop Walks
Enjoy the snowdrops at Deene Park on 19th and 26th February. 12-4pm.
W: www.deenepark.com/
Saturday 4th
Season’s Craft Workshop
Make trees and sensory jars showing how the seasons change from one month to the next throughout the year. Materials supplied. Booking essential for this children’s event suitable for 4-7 years. 11am-12.30pm and 1-2.30pm.
£4 per person. Abington Park Museum.
W: www.northamptonmuseums.com
Saturday 11th
Brickish Weekend
The National Space Centre is hosting a weekend dedicated to the little plastic brick that makes imagination reality. Explore galleries packed with amazing creations, thanks to The Brickish Association. See spacecraft, iconic movie scenes, huge magical train lay outs, amazing mathematical machines, and LEGO© sets from past, present & future. Also on 12th March.
W: www.spacecentre.co.uk/
Sunday 19th
Northampton and Lamport Railway
Mums ride for free on Mother’s Day on the Northampton and Lamport Railway. W: www.nlr.org.uk/
Sunday 26th
Sulgrave Manor Open Season
Sulgrave Manor near Banbury opens today for the 2023 season. W: www.sulgravemanor.org.uk
The Fast Show
The season-opener for all performance and modified car enthusiasts inc RWYB and clubs. Santa Pod Raceway. W: www.santapod.co.uk
Friday 31st
Wear A Hat Day
Get involved in Wear A Hat Day, one of the UK’s most popular annual charitable family-friendly fundraisers. Help children to explore their individuality and creativity, learn to work together and think of others – in a really fun way. All while raising funds to help find a cure for brain tumours –the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under the age of 40. Register now for your free fundraising pack: W: www.wearahatday.org
A soft play birthday party at Daventry Leisure Centre will give kids memories that will last a lifetime! Parties combine adventure, fantastic fun, and safety, all in one go. Across one 90-minute session, your child and their friends can climb, explore and play games. Adults will need to supervise children (recommended age limit is 8 years old), who must wear suitable clothing and no shoes, with storage available for shoes as you go in. Run by Everyone Active, parents are guaranteed an enjoyable, stress-free experience!
T: 01327 871144 W: www.everyoneactive.com
Anyone booking a children’s party before March 31st, 2023 will be rewarded with a six-month subscription to Kids Pass. Use Kids Pass to receive up to 40% off cinema tickets, kidseat-free deals, up to 57% off family days out including theme parks, and up to 10% off holidays, plus more…
Keep birthday-planning stress to a minimum this year (and the mess out of your house) and head off to a local attraction to host your child’s celebration party! Invite the guests, grab the cake, and relax and enjoy the fun in any one of these great, family-friendly venues.
All children having their birthday party at Tigers Indoor Play will receive a fantastic birthday present – one month’s free unlimited entry pass! For only £15 a child, enjoy 2 hours of Play Time with a dedicated party host, hot buffet food, unlimited cordial drink and a throne chair for the Birthday Child! Three themed AIR CONDITIONED party rooms and you can upgrade by adding Go-Karts or Laser Tag for only £35. W: www.tigersplay.co.uk T: 01327 312188
Why not book a climbing and caving party at The Pinnacle? Party goers can experience the thrill of climbing and caving, whilst having birthday fun with their friends! They have a huge range of activities and options available for budding young climbers and cavers, from climbing only packages, through to combined climbing, caving and food. Options start from just £99 for a session of fun packed entertainment with fully qualified instructors, all equipment, balloons, certificates, and free squash throughout your party. Invitations are free to download, and additional extras, such a party bags and wonderful stone-baked pizzas will make it a party to remember. Parties are suitable for children age 6+.
T: 01604 875996
W: www.thepinnaclecentre.co.uk
Celebrate your birthday with a big screen adventure at ODEON. With multiple birthday packages from watching the latest release, to hiring a screen for just you and your family, there is something to suit everybody. The birthday boy or girl can enjoy adventures in the coming months with Puss In Boots, The Super-Mario Bros, or The Little Mermaid. For the best prices, book online or through their app, and become a myODEON member at no extra cost. Go along on Member Mondays, and no matter what film you see, you’ll get it cheaper as a myODEON member. They look forward to helping you celebrate your big day!
W: www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/ kettering
In children’s party top trumps, a visit to Whilton Mill is a winner! As the UK’s most raced at outdoor go-kart circuit, the buzzing atmosphere combined with such an exciting activity, makes for a truly memorable day out. But it’s safety first, all children’s parties start with a safety briefing from our instructors, who are on-hand throughout the event to provide coaching and encouragement. Party packages are suitable for children aged from 6-13, and young racers need to be a minimum of 1.22m tall to take part in go-karting sessions. Whilton Mill, located just outside Daventry in Northamptonshire, has three packages to choose from, archery, off-road buggies, and of course, go-karting. Prices start from just £35 and there is a minimum booking of six children. Food is included, along with medals for all and a trophy for the birthday girl or boy.
T: 01327 843822 W: www.whiltonmill.co.uk
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Saturday 11th-Tuesday 14th February
sTRANGe WoRLD (U)
The clades are a legendary family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission into uncharted and treacherous territory. starring Jake Gyllenhal, dennis Quad & lucy lui.
Saturday 18th February
siNG A LoNG A eNcANTo
cheer on mirabel as she tries to save the magic surrounding the encanto. sing your heart out with our live host, who will teach you some dance moves, help you create some magic and show you how to use your free props bag.
Sunday 19th February
THe JUNGLe BooK
following the success of last year’s smash-hit “Wind in the Willows”, immersion Theatre are thrilled to be reviving their criticallyacclaimed musical adaptation of the rudyard Kipling family favourite.
Saturday 25th-Sunday 26th
February
JosepH AND THe AMAZiNG
TecHNicoLoUR
DReAMcoAT YoUTH
Top hat Theatre school will take to the stage with the smash-hit musical by andrew lloyd Webber based on the biblical tale of Genesis, Joseph and the amazing Technicolour dreamcoat.
Thursday 30th-Saturday 1st April
WeLLiNGBoRoUGH
GANG sHoW
Bringing a brand new show with songs from across the years, something to suit all ages - a night full of colour, dance, and great costumes.
www.thecorecorby.com
Friday 17th February
FiNDiNG cHesTeR
When chester her cat goes missing, edith needs the help of her local delivery man Trevor and his mousey trainee, Taz, to get her cat back.
Saturday 18th February
WoMAN LiKe Me- THe LiTTLe MiX sHoW
The energetic show that follows in the footsteps of the award-winning girl band, little mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial popvideo choreography.
Thursday 23rd February
UGLY DUcKLiNGNoRTHeRN BALLeT
retelling the famous hans christian andersen fairy-tale, Ugly duckling is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre for the first time.
Saturday 18th March
spARKs pReseNTs spRiNGTiMe ADVeNTURes spring into action with the youngest theatre groups sparks as they delight and entertain you with stories and characters with a springtime theme.
masque tHeatre
www.masquekettering.co.uk/
Thursday 16th-Saturday 18th February
UTG pReseNTs MATiLDA JR
roald dahl’s matilda The musical Jr . is adapted from the full-length musical which was based on the book by roald dahl, and features a book by dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim minchin.
tHe oLd savoy
www.theoldsavoy.co.uk
Saturday 11th February
THe LiTTLe MeRMAiD FAMiLY pANTo
Will melody the magical mermaid find her voice, which was stolen by the evil sea Witch in order to ensure she can be with her one true love and live happily ever after. full of beautiful scenery, sparkling costumes, and lots of fun for all the family.
Sunday 13th February
THe AMAZiNG BUBBLe MAN
louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science, and fun of bubbles. louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized.
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!
Thursday 16th February
MiLKsHAKe LiVe
Join Paddington, daisy & ollie, milo, noddy, Pip and Posy, Blue’s clues, and milkshake! monkey for an unforgettable family time at milkshake monkey’s musical! learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite milkshake! friends.
Friday 17th February
ciRcUs specTAcULAR!
featuring international circus acts, amazing magic and lots of laughs.
royaL
www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Monday 13th-Saturday 25th February
UNeXpecTeD TWisT
a re-telling of the charles dickens classic, oliver Twist, by one of the best-loved figures in the children’s book world, michael rosen.
Saturday 18th February
sQUiDGe
squidge is a fun interactive dance film with music and digital projection, which takes a light-hearted look at our sense of touch and how it influences our everyday lives.
Sunday 5th March
NMpAT spRiNG
FesTiVAL oF
MUsic- oRcHesTRA specTAcULAR
northamptonshire music and Performing arts Trust (nmPaT) presents an opportunity to share inspiration and aspiration with three generations of orchestras – county Junior orchestra, county Training orchestra and county youth orchestra.
Monday 6th-Thursday 9th March
NMpAT BiG siNGscHooL oF RocK
northamptonshire music and Performing arts
Trust (nmPaT) presents a youth group production of school of rock. a celebration of vocal work across northamptonshire with massed choirs of 500 young singers from schools across the county, also featuring nmPaT county choirs.
Sunday 12th March
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northamptonshire music and Performing arts Trust (nmPaT) presents an opportunity to share inspiration and aspiration with three generations of orchestras – county Junior Wind orchestra, county Training Wind orchestra and county youth concert Band.
To enter the competition please email competitions@primarytimesmag.com. When you enter make sure you give us your name, address, email, age and school. Closing date is Sunday 12th February. Please note Primary Times Northamptonshire will only use your details to contact the competition winners.
The Pinnacle Climbing and Caving Centre offers kids the best fun possible! With a range of activities including climbing and caving, catering for children at their RockeeZ Kids Club through to adults, you will never get bored scaling their walls!
And we’ve teamed up to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a Climbing Party for 6 children*!
Party goers can feel the sheer exhilaration of climbing up walls under the close supervision of highly qualified climbing instructors, explore the caving system in search of fossils and even fit in an abseil! The fun-packed entertainment also includes all equipment, balloons, certificates, and squash.
For your chance to win this fantastic prize, simply answer the following question:
How many days a week do RockeeZ Kids Clubs run for 4–16-year-olds at The Pinnacle Climbing & Caving Centre? Hint: check out their advert on page 10 Send in your entry marked ‘The Pinnacle’ and all correct answers will be placed in our prize draw. Closing date Sunday 12 February. * Extra participants
