TOUR WESTON FAVELL ACADEMY

Young people are most engaged when they are interested and excited by what they are learning. At Weston Favell Academy, high quality teaching and learning ensures that students make great progress and aspire to fulfil their ambitions. Students, parents and staff work in collaboration to create an environment that is supportive and inclusive. Ofsted have recognised this in the recent Academy’s inspection; (May 2022)

“Pupils agree that the school is now more of a community.”

“Pupils enjoy coming to school and say they feel safe and happy.”

“Parents also recognise that the school has been improving rapidly recently. As one parent told us, ‘All staff are dedicated, and the school is going from strength to strength.’”

“Leaders at the school have changed many things since their arrival. They have engaged with the pupils, parents and the wider community in their work to improve the school.”

The school are incredibly proud of their achievements and would welcome you to visit to see them in action. Their Open Day is on Thursday 6th October 5-8pm. This is your opportunity to meet staff and students and tour the Academy.

W: www.westonfavellacademy.org

The days are getting longer, the weather a little warmer, and so the long-awaited season of events, inside and out, begins! Get set for all sorts of fun, and all manner of entertainment for the family to enjoy. Here’s our pick of the best for you to start planning days out to remember!

SATURDAY 27TH MAY MEET LEGO MASTERS’ STAR AT SILVERSTONE MUSEUM

For a family fun-fuelled day out, head to the Silverstone Museum this May half term. Go and meet Fran Scott, star of TV’s LEGO Masters, who will be visiting the museum on Saturday 27th May to talk about her exciting new book How to Build a Racing Car. Families can also enjoy the kids trail at the museum, where you can pay for a day and visit for free for a year by gift aiding your ticket! See incredible iconic cars, enjoy pit lane activities and experience over 60 hands-on exhibits. There’s so much to see and do including operating a wind tunnel, piloting a Wellington bomber, taking part in a pit stop, racing on the new Scalextric Silverstone circuit track and climbing into a replica Grand Prix car! To book tickets please visit their website. W: www.silverstonemuseum.co.uk

28TH & 29TH MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND BANK HOLIDAY STEAM UP AT THE NLR

Northampton & Lamport Railway offers a brilliant day out for families and this year is no exception! They have some superb events coming up - head down this bank holiday weekend to enjoy a steam ride and make the most of their welcoming buffet, open to serve hot and cold drinks, tasty snacks and freshly prepared hot food. Their souvenir shop is open and there’s free parking too! And if you’re looking to spoil Dad on Father’s Day on Sunday 18th June from 11am-3pm, you can treat him to first class steam travel as you all indulge in a delicious afternoon Cream Tea whilst gently rolling through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. All accompanied fathers ride FREE! W: www.nlr.org.uk

SELECTED DATES IN JUNE IT’S TIME FOR THE TOTS TAKEOVER!

Get your toddlers out of the house and have fun outdoors! Head off to Wicksteed Park for a day and explore all the treats it has to offer! On selected afternoons throughout June, you can toddle around the park and visit not only the Adventure Zone, but the Heritage Zone as well. Get ready to fly around in the minijets, visit the Meerkats in their manor and watch the fabulous Wicky Bear Theatre Show with lots of singing, dancing and fun! Rides open will be the Adventure Zone & Heritage Zone which includes the Wicksteed Railway Train ride. Dates include the 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th of June. Wristbands will be £12 on the day or, if you pre-book on their website, £10. Please note the Thrill Zone & Splash Zone will not be open during these dates. W: www.wicksteedpark.org

SUNDAY 18TH JUNE AND BEYOND KNIGHTS, JESTERS AND TEDDY BEARSROCKINGHAM HAS IT ALL!

Head down to Rockingham Castle this year for the perfect family day out. Whether it’s for one of their special events, or a standard open day, they have something for everyone at Rockingham! The Knights of Nottingham return to Rockingham for their annual Joust on Sunday 18th June. Knights and horses combine for a hard-hitting and fun Medieval Jousting display on the Tilting Lawn. Go and enjoy the living history village and Jester display! They are also thrilled to announce the return of Teddy Bear’s Picnic this year with the addition of more dates! Go and meet Goldilocks and the three bears on Sunday 11th June, Sunday 27th and Monday 28th August. All Teddy Bears are welcome! W: www.rockinghamcastle.com

SATURDAY 1ST & SUNDAY 2ND JULY GET READY FOR A PARTY WEEKEND WITH WELLINGBOROUGH CARNIVAL AND PARTY IN THE PARK!

Wellingborough Town Council are pleased to announce that the Carnival and Party in the Park is returning to Croyland Park, Wellingborough! It will be a fun-packed weekend of live music from local bands Grand Quatro and New Harmony, singer Luke White and Taylor Swift and Prince tribute acts, entertainment from GLJ Theatre and Carnival Duo. The Carnival will parade through the town on Saturday departing from Broad Green and arriving at the park where there will be a variety of stalls, Stevens fun fair and lots more to keep the whole family entertained.

If you would like to enter a float in the Carnival parade or have a stall at the park, please contact projects@wellingboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk and follow them on Facebook to keep up to date @Wellingboroughcarnivalandpartyinthepark

SUNDAY 9TH JULY CELEBRATING YOUNG MUSICIANS AT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC: NEW AND SECOND-GENERATION CONCERTS

Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust will celebrate the achievements of its County Ensembles at the Summer Festival of Music: New and Second-Generation Concerts, on Sunday 9th July at 12noon and 6pm. The concerts feature NMPAT’s junior and training ensembles, providing children and young people with the opportunity to take centre stage at Northampton’s Derngate. Each performance will feature a county orchestra, brass band, wind orchestra, jazz group and a choir or string orchestra. Northamptonshire has always had a proud reputation for the quality of its top youth music ensembles, which are widely recognised as amongst the best in the country - here they celebrate the aspiring New and Second Generations!

Tickets for both events can be booked via the Derngate box office: 01604 624811 or online. W: www.royalandderngate.co.uk

To receive 20% discount on tickets quote “PTIMES20” over the phone or online. Usual ticket prices, before discount: £10 / £13 / £16.

May half term is nearly here and with warmer weather to come, it’s time to start heading out to the great value attractions dotted around the county. Many are geared up for brilliant half term activities with lots of interactive things to do or see, while other venues offer superb family days out for this holiday and beyond. Take a look, then relax knowing you’ve got your family fun time covered!

Have Fun At Delapre Abbey This May

Enjoy the May half term at Delapré Abbey in Northampton with an array of exciting activities, for all ages, taking place throughout the week (Sunday 28th May-Sunday 4th June). On Sunday 28th May, take part in ‘Book of the Moon’ craft activities under artist Luke Jerram’s scale model of the Moon. Preacher the Storyteller will be in the Abbey’s Library on Wednesday 31st May inviting you and your children into a world of imagination with stories about gardens. Find out more about the 1460 Battle of Northampton on Sunday 4th June with a family walk and demonstrations with armour, arrow fletching and more! Interact, learn, and play with 900 years of turbulent history inside the house on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays and bank holiday Mondays.

W: www.delapreabbey.org

Half Term Fun On The Farm

Visit West Lodge Farm this half term where there will be live sheep shearing demonstrations throughout the day, taking place from 27th May-4th June! Children and adults of all ages can have hand on experiences at this award-winning farm park, and as well as the sheep shearing displays there will be all the usual fun too: free barrel rides, small animal petting, sheep racing, pig racing, den building, plus both indoor and outdoor adventure play areas. Extras are also available including pony rides, tractor rides and a 9-hole adventure golf course.

Over the bank holiday weekend (27th-29th May) West Lodge also have Viking Shows and Wool Spinning. It really will be a great day out for all the family!

W: www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk