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Yippee! The summer’s here, though you wouldn’t know it with the downpours we’ve experienced so far this year. In true British tradition we know how to cope with the rain and most family attractions in the West Country offer brilliant days out whatever the weather. That goes for the Olympic Games, too, which doubtless will monopolise many people’s conversation this season. Our Page 6 feature shows how you can turn talk into action and get involved with sporting or other activities. Turn to Page 33 for a great round up of summer excursions, while those who want to discover the family thrills of a festival, check out Page 21.

THEATRE P8 ROUNDABOUT P13 PINBOARD P23 ADVERTISING FEATURES P26 PUPILS’ PAGE P34 CLASSIFIEDS P36 OLYMPIC THRILLS P6 Get involved with The Games locally.

FESTIVAL FEVER P21 Kate Hacker with regional family events.

SUMMER DAYS P33 Carla Yorukoglu on great days out.

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IT’S PLAY AND PARTY TIME . . . . . . at Bowood House and Gardens this summer

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ith the school holidays upon us, two particular activities are likely to be uppermost in youngsters’ minds: playing and partying. It just so happens that Wiltshire’s Bowood House and Gardens between Calne and Chippenham is thinking along the very same lines.

The words ‘Pleasure Grounds’ say it all as you arrive at the entrance and head up the drive towards Bowood House itself with the Adventure Playground tucked away here.

Keep a beady eye out for the life size pirate ship and and see who’s the first to spot it! Clamber on board and enter a world of fantasy, with all the fresh air and space you could wish for.

There’s fun to be had, too, on a tantalising complex of slides and catwalks above a play area of swings and trampolines. And, for the really brave, don’t forget the thrilling Space Dive - popularly referred to as the ‘Death Slide’!

Before graduating to the more challenging Adventure Playground, under 7s can test their mettle within a mini-version, the ‘Partridge Play Pen’ which features log bridges, swinging log steps, stepping stones and balancing

beams. Both attractions have been created with estate timber.

Really wee ones aren’t forgotten, either, as

“See who can be the first to spot the life sized pirate ship as you go up the drive “ the Soft Play Palace has plenty to delight – on two levels and all under cover - with slides, ball pools, net bridges, squeeze rollers and much more.

Of course, when it comes to birthday parties and end-of-term celebrations for groups, the summer holidays present just the occasion for issuing your pals with invites.

How can they say no when the party venue will be Bowood?

Parties are staged inside its specially dedicated Bothy Bonanza Party Rooms (for numbers ranging from 10-24 children and ages from 2-12 years old), which offer plenty of space for excited guests to run around outdoors in a safe and happy environment. It’s a party venue that will delight parents too.

Bowood assembles a bumper package of treats for just £12.50 per child to include invitations, a host to steer everything smoothly and a cold buffet. The usual party food favourites can be counted upon: sandwiches, jacket potato wedges, mini pizzas, sausages, crisps, mini muffins, fresh fruit pieces and apple or orange juice

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(vegetarian food is available on request, at time of booking). From the party start time, free entry to Bowood House, Gardens and Adventure Playground is extended to all young guests as it is also for two adults accompanying the young party host and one supervising adult per party guest. (Any additional visitors can enjoy a discounted entry price).

And why not theme your event according to party room you select: The Pirates’ Galleon or The Enchanted Garden?

Bowood suggests one of three party start times across the day: from 11am, 1pm and 3pm with each providing for one hour’s play in the Soft Play Palace or Adventure Playground followed by 30 minutes in the Party Room for the buffet. (Use of Soft Play Palace or Adventure Playground is not on an exclusive basis).

Bowood House & Gardens is open to the public daily (through to Sunday 4 November), between 11am-5.30pm while the Gardens stay open until 6pm – with last admissions at 5pm (closing one hour earlier after the autumn clocks go back).

For more details on a children’s party at Bowood House & Gardens and Adventure Playground visit www.bowood-house. co.uk/birthday-parties, otherwise for timings and pricing details generally just click onto www.bowood-house.co.uk/ opening-times-prices

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GAMES ON! Kate Hacker reports on a wealth of sporting opportunities offered to children inspired by the London Olympics.

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hile the media and large parts of the population will be transfixed by activities in London’s Olympic Stadium and other official venues this July, the Games aren’t just for watching. This summer’s athletic festivities are a once in a lifetime opportunity to inspire children to get involved with sport.

As sportsmen and women from around the world arrive to compete in everything from 1,000 metres running to synchronised swimming, there are a number of ways children can take part themselves. Schools and community organisations around the country are organising events that allow children to get active and become potential Olympic athletes themselves this summer.

“The Olympics give children the opportunity to see and try sports beyond the mainstream,” says Kate Pizzey, camp director for Bath and Frome GET Sported.

“If you find a sport you get on with, especially at a young age, you’ll have a lifelong way to stay active.”

The Olympics can inspire children to achieve more than they

West Country rowers Stephen Rowbotham and Matthew Wells setting a sporting example to children in the region.

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are also opportunities to turn the Olympics into a history-based learning opportunity. One event on 28 July will transport you back in time to the original Greek Olympics. You can be a part of The Ancient Olympic Games hosted by the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. This free event will play host to a number of family activities and even provide the chance to meet a Spartan.

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imagined possible, and according to Pizzey, it’s important for them to approach sports based on what they can do, not what they can’t.

“Sport isn’t just for the elite or the super talented – it’s for anyone,” she says. “It is so rewarding to see a child light up because they just hit a cricket ball for the first time.”

GET Sported is a multi-day sport camp being held in Bristol, Bath, and Frome during July and August for children aged 5 to 12.

Children will be coached in two different sports each morning and enjoy matches or creative activities in the afternoon. In true Olympic spirit, GET Sported aims to instil an appreciation for values such as leadership and teamwork in addition to athletic skill.

Several leisure centres around the Bristol and Bath areas (including Henbury, Horfield, and central Bath) are hosting Fit For Sport kids camps between 23 July and 31 August. These OFSTED-registered camps for ages 3-12 will have children learning sportsmanship, teamwork and athletic skill

through a variety of activities.

These are great opportunities for children to take inspiration from the athletic heroes they see on television and begin to develop their own passion for sports and healthy activity. To find out more and register your child, visit the Fit for Sport website or phone your local leisure centre to find out if they are participating.

On 26 July, in preparation for the much-anticipated Olympic opening ceremonies, children can put their creative skills to work designing and assembling their own model Olympic torch at Lighting Up 2012, hosted by Bath’s Victoria Art Gallery. In Bristol, the entire Olympics, from opening to closing ceremonies will be celebrated in style as Millennium Square becomes a ‘London 2012 Live Site City’ with a big screen to watch all the action. Not quite the same as being there in person, but second best, perhaps, and a great opportunity to watch the games with fellow proud Britons.

Shh, don’t tell the kids, but while the family is getting active there

GET Sported T: 07528 689854 W: www.getsported.org Fit For Sport T: 0845 456 3233 W: (for local leisure centre numbers) www.bristol.gov.uk/page/ sports-facilities W: www.fitforsport.co.uk Lighting Up 2012 T: 01225 477233 W: www.victoriagal.org.uk The Ancient Olympic Games T: 0117 922 3571 W: www.bristol.gov. uk/museums

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FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SHOWS ★ BRISTOL, BATH, SOMERSET & SOUTH GLOS

BATH THE EGG Theatre Royal, Sawclose, Bath BA1 1ET. 01225 448844, www. theatreroyal.org.uk Wilde Tales Thu 19-Fri 21 Jul. Thu-Sat 7pm, Sat matinee 2pm. £7/£5.50 • Experience the fairy tales of Oscar Wilde brought to life in this production. Ages 6+.

Jungle Tales from Old Bengal Thu 26 Jul. 11am • Join Saikat on a journey back to his homeland with fabulous folk tales from the heart of the forest in this storytelling session set in Old Bengal.

When Eggy Met Peggy Sat 28 Jul. 11.30am & 3pm. £7/£5.50 • A feast of puppetry and laughter with a soundtrack to inspire you to grow food, love it and eat it all up.

An original twist on ‘The Princess and the Pea’. Ages 2+.

Little Red Hen Sat 22 Sep. 11.30am & 3pm. £7.50/£6.50 • Puppetry, storytelling and song will recount the famous tale of the Little Red Hen, who decides to make a delicious loaf of bread, but discovers that good help is hard to find. Ages 2-5.

Ready or Not Sat 29 Sep. 11.30am & 3pm. £7.50/£6.50 • A colourful music and dance performance about playing together, making friends, and how to share and trust one another. Ages 3+.

Little Howard’s Big Show Sat 6 Oct. 11.30am & 3pm. £10 • BBC 1’s Big Howard and Little Howard come alive on stage with songs, sketches, magic, and a brand new invisible character.

The Mysterious Vanishment of Pobby and Dingan Fri 12-Sat 13 Oct. 11.30am & 3pm. £7.50/£6.50 • A poignant and funny story about family loyalty based on Ben Rice’s acclaimed debut novel.

How do you search for imaginary friends when you can’t even see them? Ages 9+.

Up Down Boy Fri 19 Oct. 1.30pm & 7pm. £7.50/£6.50 • The uplifting story of a boy with Down’s syndrome and his mother as he learns to take on the real world on his own. Ages 9+.

Portmanteau Sat 20 Oct. 11.30am & 3pm. £7.50/£6.50 • A quirky Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol, 21 July

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When Eggy Met Peggy, The egg, Bath, 28 July

mixture of film and live theatre.

Sit down with some popcorn as you view a private showing of a wonderful new film – that is, unless the projector breaks down and the ushers have to step in and recreate the entire story. Ages 5+.

Egg Thu 25-Sun 28 Oct. 10.30am & 1pm (Thu-Fri), 11.30am & 3pm (Sat), 11.30am & 2pm (Sun). £7.50/£6.50 • The story of two slightly kooky birds who set out on an adventure and stumble across an egg of all things. Ages 3+.

CHAPEL ARTS CENTRE St James’s Memorial Hall, Lower Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1QR. 01225 461700. www.chapelarts. org Night of 1,000 Guitars (Student Concert) Wed 25 Jul. Doors at 6pm. £4/free for under 18s • An evening of blues, jazz, acoustic and classic hits from the 60s and 70s as presented by students and teachers from IGF’s summer school. Part of Bath Guitar Festival.

THEATRE ROYAL Theatre Royal, Sawclose, Bath BA1 1ET. 01225 448844, www. theatreroyal.org.uk Disney’s Beauty & The Beast Fri 30 Nov-Tue 4 Dec. 2.30pm (Wed-Sun) & 7.30pm (Wed-Sat). £12-£29.50 • Theatre Royal Bath invites you to ‘be our guest’ as this ‘tale as old as time’ is retold with gorgeous costumes and dazzling scenery.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Thu 13 Dec-Sun 13 Jan • Join Snow White as she makes seven tiny new friends, escapes the wicked queen and finds her prince in this family-oriented

show. Can true love’s kiss really save the day?

PRIOR PARK COLLEGE Ball Court, Prior Park College, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath BA2 5AH. 01225 448844, www.theatreroyal. org.uk Peter Pan Wed 22-Sun 26 Aug. Weds-Fri 8pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm & 8pm. £12.50/£8.50 • This is an outdoor production set in the Ball Court at Prior Park College. Ever since Peter Pan flew in through Wendy’s window and took her off to Neverland, J M Barrie’s classic adventure story has delighted and thrilled generations of theatregoers.

BRISTOL TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRE Raleigh Road, Bristol BS3 1TF. 0117 902 0344, www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com BrouHaHa Comedy Club 4 Kids Sat 21 Jul. 4pm. £6 • A stand-up comedy show aimed at children ages 6 to 11. Good, clean fun for the whole family.

Riff Raff Tue 17 Aug. 8pm. £7 • A mixture of pop and rock music ranging from today’s top hits to the doo-wop tunes of the 1950s.

Riff Raff, one of Bristol’s newest choirs, will provide a fun evening of family entertainment.

BRISTOL OLD VIC King Street, BS1 4ED. 0117 987 7877, www.bristololdvic.org.uk Peter Pan Mon 16 Nov-Sat 19 Jan. 2pm & 7pm (see website for full dates and times). £8-28. • Fly

with Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, on his adventure through Neverland. Joined by Wendy, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys, they will take on the evil Captain Hook in this beloved production.

Recommended ages 6+.

THE BRISTOL HIPPODROME Saint Augustine’s Parade, Bristol BS1 4UZ. 0844 871 3012, www. bristolhippodrome.org.uk The Lion King Fri 31 Aug-Sat 17 Nov. 7.30pm (Sat matinees 2.30pm) • Experience the worldwide theatrical phenomenon as it visits Bristol. This Disney adaptation is filled with stunning staging and costumes, and set to the beat of African rhythms. Ages 6+.

BRISTOL ZOO Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA. 0117 974 7300, www.bristolzoo.org.uk.

Shakespeare – Henry V by Illryia Thu 19 Jul. 7.30pm • An open-air production of the Shakespearian tale as a young king wrestles with his conscience, leading a small, weakened army into the battle of Agincourt against the French battalions. »

Riff Raff, Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol, 17 August

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PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL . . . AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THE EVENT IN PRIMARY TIMES! The Railway Children, The Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham, 3 August

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The Hippodrome, Bristol (10 Dec - 8 Jan)

THE ARTS CENTRE Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4BJ. 01793 614837, www. swindon.gov.uk Jungle Book Fri 26 Oct. 1pm and 4pm. £10/£8 (family price available) • Be transported to the jungle as you are entertained by the music and antics of Mowgli, Baloo, King Louis and more colourful characters.

THE BACON THEATRE Dean Close School, Shelbourne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002, www.bacontheaFrom its royal boxes to its red tre.co.uk velvet stalls, the Hippodrome The OwlisWho was Afraid of theatre gloriously old-world. the Dark Sun 29no Jul.principal 5pm. boy Conversely, with £7/£10/£30 • Based on the classic or ugly sisters, this pantomime is children’s thismuch showriding has all not, whichtale, leaves on the ingredients formost an enchanting David Hasselhoff, recently afternoon. blend of Britain’s An Gotirresistible Talent fame, to of live music, puppetry and faiturn JM Barrie’s enchanting storytelling it’s sure to bePanto. a hoot! rytale into a–proper Peter Fortunately broad shoulders This event ishis part of the open air can takefestival so it. At nearly a foot taller theatre bring your own than anyand of the otherclothing. cast memseating suitable bers,Railway the HoffChildren cuts a fit and The Fri 3dashAug. ing figure.

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My 6-year-old sat enthralled The festival will open with from beginningchoral to end, only askPhilomusica’s celebration ingall if things the crocodile real, and of Londonwas in honour of if the Lost Boys were really going the London Olympics. to walk the plank. My 11-year-old hooted uproariously THEATRE at the jokes.& THE BREWHOUSE Everyone was impressed by ARTS CENTRE the transition the stage from Coal Orchard, of Taunton, Somerset London Neverland, is TA1 1JL. to 01823 283244.which www.thenothing short of magnificent. brewhouse.net 10

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The Importance of BeingsucAn all-singing, ����������������������������� all-dancing Earnest Fri 31 Aug-Sat 1 Sep. 2pm cess. (Adriana Dorsett) & 7.30pm. £12/£8 • Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy comes to life. Be prepared to laugh at the sharp wit, hilarious plotting and hijinks of two friends who both discover the crucial importance of being Earnest. Recommended ages 8+.

GLOUCESTER WILDLIFE TRUST Court Lodge Grounds, Gloucestershire. 01452 383333/01453 763485.

The Wind in the Willows Sat 4 Aug. 3pm and 6.30pm. £7/£5 advance, £10/£7 (on the day) • Follow the adventures of a rat and his friends, and a toad with a love for driving fast cars. There will be refreshments and activities for children on the day as well.

LYDIARD HOUSE & PARK Lydiard House & Park, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA. 01793 614837, www.lydiardpark.org.uk Johanna’s Miracle Garden Fri 10-Sun 12 Aug. 1pm and 4pm. £7/£4 (family tickets available) • The story, told in an open-air show, of aristocrat Lady Johanna St John of Lydiard Park as she puts together her ‘booke’ of cures. A magical adventure with young performers.

The Twits Fri 17 Aug. 6.30 pm. £14/£8 (family tickets available) • Grumpy Mr and Mrs Twit embark on a plan to start a circus by capturing an unsuspecting family of

monkeys. Only the audience can help set the monkeys free.

THE ROSES THEATRE Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX. 01684 295074, www.rosestheatre. org Forgotten Sporting Heroes Wed 25 Jul. 8pm. £10/£7 • Discover the stories of two fantastic sportsmen: Howard Blackburn, who sailed from Gloucester, Massachusetts to Gloucester, England after losing both his fingers and toes to frostbite, and Mad Jack, a Gloucestershire native who was the first man to take on the Severn Bore on a surf board.

Rumplestiltskin Thu 26 Jul. 2.30pm. £7 • Can the magical Daisy, who spins straw into threads of gold, spin as much gold as the evil King Melvyn requires? Perhaps – with the help of fickle friend Rumplestiltskin. The whole family is invited to be entertained by the re-enactment of this beloved fairy tale.

Dumbs Up! Wed 1 Aug. 2.30pm. £6 • An afternoon of laughs hosted by kids’ stand-up comedian Ian Billings, who has won international acclaim for his absurd imagination and routine of hilarious voices.

Milkshake Wed 8 Aug. 1pm and 3.30pm. £12/£10, family tickets available • Milkshake presenter Amy invites you to join her and her friends, including Little Princess, Scruff, Noddy, Tessie Bear and more, during this live show that will have the entire family singing and dancing.

Little Bo Peep Thu 16 Aug. 2.30pm. £6 • The classic nursery rhyme comes to life as Little Bo Peep searches for her sheep with the help of the rather sleepy Little Boy Blue. Sing along to ‘Hickory Dickory Dock’, ‘The Grand Old Duke of York’ and more in this live event for the entire family.

George and the Dragon Thu 30 Aug. 2.30pm. £6 • This live combination of puppetry, masks and music re-tells the medieval tale of George and the infamous firebreathing dragon he encounters.

Will George work up the courage to confront the evil dragon?

SALISBURY ARTS CENTRE Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT. 01722 321744, www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk The Twits, Lydiard House & Park, Swindon, 17 August

The Snail and the Whale Sun 22 Jul. 11.30am-12.30pm. £7.50, family tickets available • Enjoy the physical storytelling, accompanied by live music, of this ‘whale of a tale’ about a snail who longs to see the world, and the whale who helps him. This production from the creators of The Gruffalo is sure to result in laughs and loads of entertainment for the whole family.

SANFORD PARKS LIDO Sanford Parks Lido, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham GL53 7PU. Contact Everyman Theatre for tickets: 01242 572573, www. everymantheatre.org.uk The Tales of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny Fri 20 Jul. 8pm. £12/£7 • Witness the infamous scrape with Mr McGregor that landed poor Peter Rabbit an early bedtime with no supper. In part two of the story, Peter and his friend Benjamin demonstrate that they haven’t quite learned their lesson. Open-air show so take picnic and warm clothes.

Little Bo Peep, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, 16 August

WHARF THEATRE Sidmouth Street, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1LD. 01380 725944, www.wharftheatre.co.uk Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Wed 18-Sat 21 Jul. 7.30pm. £7 • The renowned musical has been given the Wharf Youth Theatre makeover and promises bags of energy and pizzazz.

WYVERN THEATRE Theatre Square, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 1QN. 01793 524481, www.wyverntheatre.org.uk Hairy Maclary and Friends Sat 28 Jul, 1pm &4pm. £10 • Hairy Maclary and his friends are springing off the page this summer and on to the stage at the Wyvern Theatre.

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ROUNDABOUT Your ultimate family diary of what’s on, where & when

Deadlines: List your school’s events in Primary Times for free. We work a half term in advance so we’re now collecting information for September and October 2012: deadline Mon 13 August 2012. If your event is to raise cash for a school or charity, and is open to the public, we want to know.

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PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL While we make every effort to ensure these listings are accurate and up to date, event information can sometimes change after we’ve gone to press. Please check with the venue or organiser before you set off to an event to make sure it’s going ahead as planned . . . and tell them you saw it in Primary Times!

JULY ONGOING LITTLE STARS PLANETARIUM SHOW At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5DB. 0117 909 2000, www.at-bristol.org.uk, 2pm • Get star-struck in this new Planetarium show, specifically aimed for ages 5 and under. Join a member of the At-Bristol team as they lead you through a story to introduce younger adventurers to the wonders of the night sky.

ONGOING HISTORIC BOAT RIDES M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN. 0117 352 6600, www.mshed.org, 12pm-5pm, £5/£3 • Each weekend M Shed offers a ride along the harbour on a different historic boat, from diesel tugs to firefighting boats.

You can even ride a crane.

UNTIL 27 JUL PING! Various venues. www.pingbristol. net, free • Forty-six ping pong tables will pop up across Bristol’s best-loved landmarks, public spaces and squares, shopping centres, parks and museums. Visit the website for a full list of locations and events.

UNTIL 29 JUL BRITISH FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY Sites include Cheddar Gorge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Kings Weston Roman Villa, Bristol, www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk/ whatson • About 100 events for all ages take place in the South West’s historic sites including practical demonstrations of our huntergatherer forefathers’ survival skills, walks at Stonehenge and Avebury and Olympic-themed games.

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FROM FRI 20 JUL BATH STR-EAT FOOD COLLECTIVE Green Park Station, Bath BA1 1JB. 0117 908 9070, www. streatfoodcollective.com, 6pm – 10pm (runs every Friday until 10 Aug), free • StrEAT serves up street food from around the world.

Creole Choir of Cuba, Komedia, Bath, Thursday 19 July

UNTIL SUN 2 SEP DINOZOO Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA. 0117 974 7300, www.bristolzoo.org.uk/dinozoo Free with admission • Gives you the chance to get up-close to amazing, moving, roaring, hissing, growling and even waterspraying creatures you’ve only read about in books or seen in films. If you visit the zoo, tell them you found out about the event in Primary Times.

UNTIL 9 SEP BE A SPORT! M Shed’s Square, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN. 0117 352 6600, www.mshed.org, free • M Shed’s square is transformed into a buzzing sports venue. Use the skateboarding ramp, play ping-pong, race on the running track or participate in a variety of organised activities.

UNTIL MON 17 SEP SUMMER NIGHT SKY At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5DB. 0845 345 1235, www. at-bristol.org.uk • Sit back and take a trip to the summer night sky. Explore amazing constellations, such as Leo the Lion, and learn a couple of DIY star spotting techniques. Daily shows.

Check the website for more information.

UNTIL 30 SEP BOTANIC GARDEN University of Bristol Botanic Garden, The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol BS9 1JG. 0117 331 4906, www. bristol.ac.uk/botanic-garden, 10am-4.30pm every day, £3.50 (adults)/free (students, staff, under 16s) • Discover exotic species of plants and meander between flowers and ponds, all set against the backdrop of a lovely Victorian house. Guided tours available upon request to the university.

UNTIL FRI 26 OCT ONLINE ANIMATION COMPETITION www.culturestreet.org.uk • Stop frame animation competition run by education group Culture Street.

Stop Frame Animator is a fun, free online activity which enables young filmmakers to use real filmmaking techniques to create their own short animation.

The lucky winner will receive a Flip HD digital camera to help them continue their filmmaking careers.

FROM JUL–SEP BIG SCREEN BRISTOL Millennium Square, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5DB. www.bristol. gov.uk/bigscreen • Catch the Olympic Games on Bristol’s Big Screen.

UNTIL SUN 2 SEP JUBILEE: DRESSING THE MONARCHY ON STAGE AND SCREEN Ball Room, Assembly Rooms, Bath BA1 2QH. www. fashionmuseum.co.uk • This exhibition looks at the many ways in which our monarchs have been represented throughout history using over 50 costumes from stage, film and television productions (including The Queen, W.E. and The King’s Speech). This exhibition can be enjoyed by all of the family, and promises to be a great day out.

FROM THU 19 JULY BRISTOL STR-EAT FOOD COLLECTIVE Outside 102 Cookery School, Nailsea Electrical, 102 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8BN. 0117 244 0047, www.streatfoodcollective. com, 6.30pm-10pm (runs every Thursday until 9 Aug), free • StrEAT is a global street collective that serves up street food from around the world. Enjoy introducing your children to a variety of cuisine types, including Malaysian, Indian and Welsh.

THU 19 JUL CREOLE CHOIR OF CUBA Komedia, 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath BA1 1EP. 01225 386777, www. bath.ac.uk/icia/events, 7.30pm (doors), £14/£11 • Enjoy rich harmonies and Caribbean rhythms in this exclusive UK performance

by The Creole Choir of Cuba. An international musical experience for the whole family.

FROM FRI 20 JULY OUR WORLD - NO MORE WASTE At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5DB. 0845 345 1235, www.at-bristol. org.uk • At- Bristol’s exciting, and unforgettable, new hands-on exhibition allows you to see how we are all made from volcanoes, dinosaurs and ancient seas. Discover the Living Timeline, an augmented reality experience which allows both children and adults to interact with a variety of bugs and beasties.

FRI 20 JUL MOTHING AND OWL WATCH Stratford Park, Stroud GL5 4AF, meet outside the museum. 01453 763394, www.museuminthepark. org.uk, 8.30pm, free • Help lay a sugar trail to attract moths and then see what species are in the park. Also look out for the park owls. All ages welcome – take torch and wrap up warm. »

StrEAT Food Collective events in Bath and Bristol from 19 Jul aim to introduce children to food of different cultures.

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FRI 20 JUL-SUN 22 JUL BRISTOL HARBOUR FESTIVAL » Lloyds Amphitheatre, ss Great Britain, Cascade Steps, Queen Square, Castle Park and other Bristol Harbourside settings, www.bristolharbourfestival. co.uk • Bristol’s best established summer festival takes over the Harbourside and other central Bristol locations with a fun-packed three day programme of music, dance, circus and theatre.

FRI 20 JUL–FRI 31 AUG FIT FOR SPORT Various venues. www.fitforsport. co.uk • Sports activities run at Easton Leisure Centre, Horfield Leisure Centre and Henbury Leisure Centre during the school holidays.

FRI 20 JUL-MON 3 SEP WETLAND GAMES Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire GL2 7BT. 01453 891900 or 01453 891223 www.wwt.org.uk, eleanor. wise@wwt.org.uk • Join WWT Slimbridge in their summer holiday games. With moth trapping, pond dipping and badge making you won’t be short on things to keep you busy!

SAT 21 JUL RAW CUTS Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queen’s Road, Bristol BS8 1RL. 0117 922 3571, www.bristol.gov.uk/ museums, 1-4.30pm, free • Artist Emma Myers shows participants how to create inspiring artwork by using text. Recommended ages 8-12.

FROM SAT 21 JUL WOODLAND RANGERS Meet at Upton Inn, based in Upton, Cheyney, BS30 6LY. 07900 927652, advance booking essentional • Get your kids involved in the outdoors with Woodland Rangers. Venture into the beautiful 36 acre Woodland near Bath and enjoy outdoor cooking, den building and much more. For children aged 5 – 13 years (adult supervision needed for children under 8).

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BS11 0LP. 0117 922 3571, www. bristol.gov.uk/page/kings-westonroman-villa, 11am • Immerse yourself in the Roman gladiatorial games at Kings Weston Roman Villa. Don’t leave before making your own gladiator shield to take home!

SAT 21 – SUN 22 JUL HARBOUR RAILWAY TRIPS M Shed, Prince St, Bristol, 11am5pm, £4 (all day rover), £1/£2 (single/return) to ss Great Britain, £2/£3 (single/return) to Create Centre, under 6s travel free • Wonderful steam-powered family fun. Trips run every 40 mins.

SAT 21 – SUN 22 JUL PYRONAUT M Shed, Prince St, Bristol. 12pm5pm, £5 (adults)/ £3 (children) • Enjoy a trip around the docks on Bristol’s former fire boat. Trips last around 30 minutes.

SAT 21 – SUN 22 JUL THE JOHN KING BOAT M Shed, Prince St, Bristol, 12pm5pm, £5 (adults)/ £3 (children) • Enjoy a trip around the docks on The John King, a tremendous diesel tug. Trips last around 30 minutes.

SUN 22 JUL WILD WOODLAND ADVENTURE Leigh Woods, near Bristol. 0117 973 1645, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/leighwoods, 10am-3pm, free admission (charges for some activities) • A day of fun and adventure for all families. Zip wire out of one of the trees, build a den, have a go at archery or welly wanging and much more.

TUE 24 JUL FANTASTIC FOSSILS! Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queen’s Road, Bristol BS8 1RL. 0117 922 3571, www.bristol.gov.uk/ museums, 2-4pm, free • Handle real fossils and volcanic rocks and learn all about them from students and researchers from the University of Bristol.

TUE 24–FRI 27 JUL GET SPORTED Ralph Allen School, Claverton Down Road, Bath BA2 7AD. 07528 689854, www.getsported.org, 9.15am – 4pm, £17-£76 (sibling discount available) • Enjoy sports

PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL . . . AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THE EVENT IN PRIMARY TIMES! such as football, ultimate frisbee, baseball and much more. Have fun taking part in the Get Sported Championship and improve your skills with great coaching. For children aged 5 – 12 years.

01454 862200, www.yateheritage.co.uk, 10.30am • Go along and learn the techniques and skills of being an archaeologist. There will also be hands on learning activities about the Romans and Celts.

WED 25 JUL ROMAN HISTORY DAY Yate Heritage Centre, Church Road, Yate, Bristol BS37 5BG. 01454 862200, www.yateheritage.co.uk, 10.30am–4.30pm • Find out about local archaeology and discover the costume, food and daily life of Romans with hands on activities.

FRI 27-SUN 29 JUL WOMAD FESTIVAL Charlton Park, Charlton, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9DG. www.womad.co.uk • WOMAD is one of the most unique festivals of the UK season providing both children and adults with a weekend full of world music discovery.

THU 26 JUL POTIONS AND PLAGUES DAY Yate Heritage Centre, Church Road, Yate, Bristol BS37 5BG. 01454 862200, www.yateheritage. co.uk, 10.30am & 1.30pm • Enjoy the history of medicine, disease and plague over 250 years ago.

You can even make your own plague rat. Ideal for children of all ages.

THU 26–FRI 27 JUL PUT YOURSELF IN THE PICTURE! M Shed’s Square, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN. 0117 352 6600, www.mshed. org, free • Paint yourself into the crowd or create and play interactive pavement games in exciting outdoor sessions with Refab Arts. Suitable for children over 5. Ask at reception if wet weather.

THU 26 JUL LET’S GO FLY A KITE Bristol Zoo Gardens (Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA) & Bristol Downs, 0117 903 0609, www.bristolzoo. org.uk, 10am-3.30pm, £8.50 • Go on a miniature safari to spot the little creatures living on the Downs. In the afternoon, build your own kite to fly in a mini kite festival. Ages 8-12. If you visit the zoo, tell them you found out about the event in Primary Times.

THU 26 JUL ARCHAEOLOGY DISCOVERY DAY Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queen’s Road, Bristol BS8 1RL. 0117 922 3571, www.bristol.gov.uk/ museums, 10.30am, free • Handle archaeological objects, enjoy crafts and bring in your own finds.

Join a friendly expert for a look behind the scenes in the archaeology store. Book store tours on the day. Recommended ages 7+.

SAT 28 JUL TEDDY BEARS PICNIC Prinknash Bird and Deer Park, Prinknash, Gloucester GL4 8EU. 01452 812727, www.thebirdpark. co.uk, 11am, £11 (children), normal entry fee applies for adults • Go along to the Teddy Bears Picnic which will be provided beside the famous Wendy House. Join in with the fun and have your face painted and feed all of the animals of the park. Particularly suitable for children aged 2 – 8 who can take along their special Teddy Bears and even dress up in disguise, as a Teddy Bear! Book early to avoid disappointment.

SAT 28 JUL THE ANCIENT OLYMPIC GAMES Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queen’s Road, Bristol BS8 1RL. 0117 922 3571, www.bristol.gov.uk/ museums, 11am-4pm, free • While the London Olympics are on the television, take a journey back to the original Greek Olympic games.

Meet a Spartan and participate in activities for the whole family.

SAT 28–SUN 29 JUL TRIPS ON THE MAYFLOWER Dockside, Bristol. 12pm-5pm, £5 (adults)/ £3 (children). • Explore the harbour in the world’s oldest steam tug. Trips last 30 minutes.

SUN 29 JUL SPYGLASS FAMILY SUNDAYS Spyglass, Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SB. 0117 927 7050 • Spyglass will welcome a series of children’s entertainers over the summer Sundays. Little ones can enjoy the Spyglass Pirates Club children’s menu (£5.50 for a main course and a scoop of home- made ice cream). Parents can relax and » There’s a Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Prinknash, Saturday 28 July.

THU 26 JUL LIGHTING UP 2012 Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street,Bath BA2 4AT. 01225 477244, www.victoriagal.org.uk, 10.30am and 1.30pm, £3.75 (book in advance) • Design and make a model torch in preparation for the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.

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Summer Deals This summer we have some great deals for the whole family!

All you need to do is visit www.avonski.co.uk and check out our Special Offers page where you can download the vouchers to qualify.

(Terms and conditions apply)

• Discounted Ski and Snowboard Schools (ages 7+) • Buy One Get One Free Tobogganing (ages 4 – 12) • Discounted parties in our R Zone Disco room • Summer Activity Camps (ages 8 – 14) • Discounted Action Days (ages 7+) Avon Ski and Action Centre, Lyncombe Drive, North Somerset, BS25 5PQ Tel 01934 852335 Web www.avonski.co.uk Find us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/avonskiandaction

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ROUNDABOUT TUE 7–FRI 10 AUG GET SPORTED Ralph Allen School, Claverton Down Road, Bath BA2 7AD. 07528 689854, www.getsported.org, 9.15am, £17 - £76 (sibling discount available) • Enjoy sports such as football, ultimate frisbee, baseball and much more. Have fun taking part in the Get Sported Championship and improve your skills. For children aged 5 – 12 years.

Salty Tales be afoot on the Britol CitySightseeing tour, Thursday 2 August

enjoy their food whilst entertainers keep the children occupied after their meal.

MON 30 JUL–FRI 3 AUG TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL Tobacco Factory Theatre, Raleigh Road, Southville, Bristol BS3 1TF. 0117 902 0344, www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com, 10am daily, £175 (subsidised places are available, contact Carrie on 0117 902 0345 for details) • The TFT Summer School is aimed at nurturing young people’s creativity and explores how to create movementbased theatre. This is a great opportunity for 13 to 18 year olds to become confident, make friends and have a great time doing so.

MON 30 JUL-SAT 11 AUG REPTILE FORTNIGHT Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Bristol BS48 1PG. www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk, 01275 866901 • Reptile Fortnight returns for the fifth year running at Noah’s Ark. See venomous snake shows daily and learn about these dangerous and deadly exciting reptiles. Have the opportunity to handle some non-deadly reptiles at the end of each show.

TUE 31 JUL FANTASTIC FOSSILS! Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queen’s Road, Bristol BS8 1RL. 0117 922 3571, www.bristol.gov. uk/museums, 2pm, free • Handle real fossils and volcanic rocks and learn all about them from students and researchers at the University of Bristol.

TUE 31 JUL-THU 2 AUG HIGH FIBRES Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QS. 01666 880220, www.forestry.gov.uk/ westonbirt, 10.30am-4.30pm. Free after entry • Children learn about plants that become the fibres that make up our world with crafts and exploration in the National Arboretum at Westonbirt.

12pm – 4pm, free • Join in with a variety of science-themed family activities.

THU 2 AUG FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath BA2 4AT. 01225 477244, www.victoriagal.org.uk, 10.30am and 1.30pm, £3.75 (book in advance) • Make a sporty scene.

THU 2 AUG SUMMER STORY BUS: SALTY TALES Dep. outside Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol. 07445 557666. www.citysightseeingbristol.co.uk/publictrips/tickets.php, 5.30pm, £5.30 (adults)/£3 (children) • Bristol performer Chris Brown leads the open top bus on a swashbuckling adventure with stories of pirates, the high seas and ghostly sailors.

Great for all ages.

SAT 4–SUN 5 AUG THE JOHN KING BOAT Dockside, Bristol. Trips last around 30 mins and run between 12pm & 5pm, £5 (adults)/ £3 (children) • Enjoy a trip around the docks on The John King, a tremendous diesel tug.

SUN 5 AUG SPYGLASS FAMILY SUNDAYS Spyglass, Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SB. 0117 927 7050 • See Sun 29 July.

TUE 7 AUG FANTASTIC FOSSILS! Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queen’s Road, Bristol BS8 1RL. 0117 922 3571, www.bristol.gov. uk/museums, 2pm, free • Handle real fossils and volcanic rocks and learn all about them from students and researchers at the University of Bristol.

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THU 9 AUG MAGICAL MACHINE Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath BA2 4AT. 01225 477244, www.victoriagal.org. uk, 10.30am and 1.30pm, £3.75 (book in advance) • Enjoy a special automata exhibition and create a magical machine.

THU 9–SUN 12 AUG BRISTOL BALLOON FIESTA Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol BS8 3PX. 0117 944 1415, www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk/ default.aspx, free • Fabulous four day celebration of ballooning and airborne entertainment, complete with the spectacular ‘nightglow’ where hot air balloons are lit up at night. Arena entertainment includes parachute displays, fly overs and mass balloon ascents, plus fairground attractions, music and plenty for the children to do. The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta claims to be Europe’s largest annual hot air balloon event.

THU 9 AUG SUMMER STORY BUS: SALTY TALES Dep. outside Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol. 07445 557666. www.citysightseeingbristol.co.uk/ public-trips/tickets.php, 5.30pm, £5.30 (adults)/£3 (children) • Bristol performer Chris Brown leads the open top bus on a swashbuckling adventure with stories of pirates, the high seas and ghostly sailors. Great for all ages.

SAT 11 AUG TUDOR TOYS John Moore Museum, 41–42 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5SN. 01684 297174, www. johnmooremuseum.org, 2pm, £3 (adults), £2 (children), £8 (family) • Join in with an afternoon of family fun. Play with medieval and Tudor toys such as bows and arrows, quoits and medieval board games. You will also get the chance to make your own.

AUGUST WED 1 AUG STEAM M Shed Square, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN. 0117 352 6600, www.mshed.org,

WED 8 AUG & WED 22 AUG LETS GO FLY A KITE… M Shed Studio, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN. 0117 352 6600, www.mshed.org, from 2pm, free • Have fun and make your own kite. See it fly with the Avon Kite Flyers. Suitable for 4+.

Spyglass family Sundays from Sun 29 July

SAT 11–SUN 12 AUG PYRONAUT M Shed, Prince Street, Bristol.

12pm, £5 (adults)/ £3 (children) •

Enjoy a trip around the docks on Bristol’s former fire boat. Journey time about 30 minutes.

SUN 12 AUG SPYGLASS FAMILY SUNDAYS Spyglass, Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SB. 0117 927 7050 • See Sun 29 July.

SUN 12 AUG BEE AND HONEY DAY Lacock Abbey, Lacock, Wiltshire SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock, 10.30am, normal admission fees apply, NT members and under fives free • Relax and join the Melksham Beekeepers Association for a day of handson activities, demonstrations and much more.

TUE 14 AUG FANTASTIC FOSSILS! Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queen’s Road, Bristol, BS8 1RL. 0117 922 3571, www.bristol.gov. uk/museums, 2pm, free • Handle real fossils and volcanic rocks and learn all about them from students and researchers at the University of Bristol.

TUE 14-THU 16 AUG ARBORETUM ART ATTACK! Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QS. 01666 880220, www.forestry.gov.uk/ westonbirt, 10.30am. £8/free for children • Calling all budding artists! Explore the artistic origins of Westonbirt and discover how to use trees instead of paint. Children will be invited to make their own stick frames and add their original art to the gallery.

WED 15 AUG HORRIBLE HISTORIES WORKSHOP Tea Room, Assembly Rooms, Bath BA1 2QH. Tickets from Bath Box Office, 01225 463362, www. bathboxoffice.org.uk, 2.30pm, £5 (adults)/£3 (children), age 7+ • The Birmingham Stage Company presents an incredible Horrible Histories workshop featuring the Terrible Tudors. Discover the weird and wonderful crimes – and punishments – of Tudor times.

Could you be the judge?

WED 15 AUG STEAM M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN. 0117 352 6600, www.mshed.org, 12pm • Steam along to M Shed and participate in science-themed activities for the entire family.

THU 16 AUG A VICTORIAN DAY BY THE SEA Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath BA2 4AT. 01225 477244, www.victoriagal. org.uk, 10.30am and 1.30pm, £3.75 (book in advance) • Don Victorian costumes and make a Victorian bather. »

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ROUNDABOUT THU 16 AUG ANCIENT GREECE DISCOVERY DAY Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queen’s Road, Bristol, BS8 1RL. 0117 922 3571, www.bristol.gov.uk/ museums, 10.30am, free • Explore the ancient Greek world through pottery, genuine Greek objects, and have your own archaeological finds identified. Book store tours on the day. Recommended ages 7+.

FRI 17 AUG SUN PRINT CARDS Nature in Art, A38, Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PA. 01452 731422, www.nature-in-art.org.uk, 10.30am and 2.30pm, £5, ages 3+, booking required • Children will be invited to marvel at and create artwork from sun-sensitive paper.

The ‘sun prints’ they create will be mounted to cards to be used or displayed however they please.

SAT 18 AUG RAW CUTS Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queen’s Road, Bristol BS8 1RL. 0117 922 3571, www.bristol.gov.uk/ museums, 1pm, free • Artist Emma Myers demonstrates how to create inspiring artwork by using text.

Recommended ages 8-12.

SAT 18–SUN 19 AUG ELECTRIC CRANES & FAIRBAIRN STEAM CRANE Bristol City Museum, Dockside.

Rides last 20 mins and run between 12pm – 5pm, free for Fairbairn, small charge for electric crane • Take a ride in an electric crane cabin or go inside the engine house of the steam crane, see it operate and have a look at the boiler.

SUN 19 AUG SPYGLASS FAMILY SUNDAYS Spyglass, Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SB. 0117 927 7050 • See Sun 29 July.

MON 20-FRI 24 AUG POST-BEGINNERS’ FIVE-DAY LATIN COURSE Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX. www. lingua.co.uk/latin, latin@lingua. co.uk or george.sharpley@lingua. co.uk • This course is for learners with some Latin behind them already. The course sketches the history of early Rome and tells the story of the end of the republic and rise of the emperors.

Readings are taken from ancient Latin writers, and through their story-telling the course weaves a picture of the people of Rome.

Queen’s Road, Bristol BS8 1RL. 0117 922 3571, www.bristol.gov. uk/museums, 2pm, free • Handle real fossils and volcanic rocks and learn all about them from students and researchers at the University of Bristol.

WED 22–SUN 26 AUG STORM ON THE LAWN – PETER PAN The Ball Court, gardens of Prior Park College in Bath. 01225 448844 or 01225 823 409, www. theatreroyal.org.uk, evenings at 8pm, matinees Saturdays & Sundays 2.30pm, £12.50 (adults)/£8.50 (children/students) • Experience JM Barrie’s Peter Pan, adapted by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. Enjoy the magical world of Neverland and be thrilled by the glorious outdoor setting of the Ball Court at Prior Park College. Sixty young people have collaborated with theatre professionals to create this production for all the family to enjoy. Picnics in the grounds from 7pm.

WED 22-MON 27 AUG YOUNG PLANT HUNTERS’ ACADEMY Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QS. 01666 880220, www.forestry.gov.uk/ westonbirt, 10.30am-4.30pm, £8/ free for children • Children are invited to become ‘plant hunters’ as they hunt plants from around the world and solve a mystery tree quiz. Various crafts and exploration challenges will take place each day.

THU 23 AUG SEASIDE SPECIAL Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath BA2 4AT. 01225 477244, www.victoriagal.org.uk, 10.30am and 1.30, £3.75 (book in advance) • Create a summer seaside scene using rubbings and textures.

SAT 25–MON 27 AUG HARBOUR RAILWAY TRIPS M Shed, Prince St, Bristol, 11am & 5pm, £4 (all day rover), £1/£2 (single/return) to ss Great Britain, £2/£3 (single/return) to Create Centre, under 6s travel free • Trips run every 40 minutes.

PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL . . . AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THE EVENT IN PRIMARY TIMES!

SAT 25-MON 27 AUG WESTONBIRT’S TREEFEST Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QS. 01666 880220, www.forestry.gov.uk/ westonbirt-treefest, 10am-5pm, Early-bird rates available • Get involved in family activities to discover the intrepid world of plant hunting and to watch expert carvers creating big play trail pieces.

SAT 25 AUG SWINDON MELA Old Town Gardens, Swindon. www.swindonmela.com, free • The mela is now in its 10th year and this summer’s event promises to be a fantastic day for all. Experience tastes, sights and sounds from India.

SAT 25 AUG TUDOR BUILDINGS John Moore Museum, 41–42 Church Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5SN. 01684 297174, www. johnmooremuseum.org, 2pm, £3 (adults), £2 (children), £8 (family) • Find out everything you have ever wanted to know about how timber-framed buildings were made. A great family day out, including a tour of the museum’s two timber-framed buildings.

SAT 25 AUG NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA WITH PETER STARK Hall 1, Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5AR, 0117 922 3686, 7pm, £10-£18 • Join this celebration of talented young musicians from around the UK, with no player over the age of 14.

SUN 26-MON 27 AUG DEVIZES INTERNATIONAL STREET FESTIVAL Market Place, Devizes, Wilts SN10 1JG. 01380 723099, www.streetsofdevizes.co.uk, free admission • A big, family event with an all-day programme, featuring theatre and live music, kids’ entertainment, food, drink and festival stalls.

TUE 28 AUG FANTASTIC FOSSILS! Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queen’s Road, Bristol BS8 1RL. 0117 922 3571, www.bristol.gov.uk/ museums, 2-4pm, free • Handle

real fossils and volcanic rocks and learn all about them from students and researchers from the University of Bristol.

WED 29 AUG TAKE ANOTHER DIP The Ranger Centre, Coate Water Country Park, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6AA. 01793 490150, swindonrangers@swindon.gov. uk, 10.30am-12pm • Take your water-proof gloves, magnifying glasses (if you have one) and go prepared in old clothes and wellies on this adventure to discover the creatures that make their home in the ponds at Coate.

Recommended ages 6-12.

WED 29 AUG JUNK-TASTIC! New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester GL7 1JH. 01285 657181, www.newbreweryarts.org.uk, 10am (ages 5-8), 1pm (ages 9+), £13 • Dive into a jumble of recycled materials and use what you find to create funky rosettes and accessories.

THU 30 AUG JUMP FOR JOY Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath BA2 4AT. 01225 477244, www.victoriagal.org.uk, 10.30am and 1.30pm, £3.75 (book in advance) • Children will create jointed figures at this crafty event hosted by the Victoria Art Gallery.

SEPTEMBER SUN 2 SEP SPYGLASS FAMILY SUNDAYS Spyglass, Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SB. 0117 927 7050 • See Sun 29 July.

SUN 2 SEP LATE SUMMER INSECTS Lydiard House and Park, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA. 01793 770401, www.lydiardpark.org. uk, 2-4pm • An exploratory walk looking at invertebrate wildlife in and around Lydiard Park. Booking required.

LISTINGS BY CARLA YORUKOGLU AND KATE HACKER

TUE 21 AUG FAMILY BAT WATCH Lacock Abbey, Lacock, Wiltshire SN15 2LG. 0844 249 1895, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock, 7.30pm, £8 (adults)/ £4 (children) • Expert Tony Brazier leads this watch for bats living in and around the abbey. Booking essential.

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FAMILIES ROCK! Camp Bestival welcomes revellers of all ages

Festivals were once the sole preserve of young adult music fans with few responsibilities at home. But Kate Hacker reports on a burgeoning generation of festivals geared up for the whole family.

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s summer rolls in, so does festival season. Sun, music, camping, new friends, and the chance to enjoy the outdoors draw many of us into the mud and grass for a weekend. But if you think festivals are the realm of the young and child-free, think again. More festivals are emerging around the country with something to offer for the entire family.

“It’s all about keeping the children happy,” says Josie da Bank, organiser of family-friendly Camp Bestival. “If children are happy, then parents are happy.”

As a festival lover herself, da Bank was struck with the idea of creating a family-oriented festival after having her first child.

“So many of my friends had been going to festivals for years and they all started having children at the same time,” she recalls. “So we were fairly confident it would be a winning formula.

“A festival is something different and slightly challenging for a family to do. It’s a really exciting adventure that they wouldn’t have the rest of the year. It brings families together and gives mums and dads the opportunity to do something they wouldn’t normally do.”

Many of these festivals offer children’s workshops, play areas, special crafts and activities, and even evening childcare so mum and dad can enjoy a night of music to themselves. Here are some of the top family-friendly festivals in the south west this summer:

Bestival boasts a long line-up of music acts for the adults (including Happy Mondays, Hot Chip and Kool & The Gang), as well as a plethora of activities for children. For the little ones there are play areas, theatre workshop, bouncy castle, toddlers’ area, and performances by Mr Tumble, The Gruffalo and Shrek The Musical. This year’s Camp Bestival has a Silly Olympics theme, while the Games are shown live on big screens.

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WOMAD

Malmsbury, Wiltshire World of Music and Dance (WOMAD) provides a unique international experience of music, food and art that the whole family will enjoy. For adults, WOMAD boasts a global market full of stalls to browse, workshops and even a one-of-akind spa. Children are invited to their own play and creative area where they can participate in workshops and other activities.

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CAMP BESTIVAL

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WATCHET MUSIC FESTIVAL

Watchet, West Somerset Entire families are invited to Parsonage Farm in Watchet, for a weekend of musical acts (featuring names such as The Blockheads, The Cheeky Girls and 360). This smaller festival may appeal to those wishing to avoid big crowds. Bring along the sun cream as children enjoy free crafts, activities and storytelling on Saturday and Sunday afternoons of the festival.

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WESTONBIRT TREEFEST

Tetbury, Gloucestershire Enjoy live music in this treethemed festival that caters to the entire family over the August bank holiday. Treefest features arts and crafts, falconry, archery and storytelling for the children, as well as the chance to witness expert wood carvers. Food-lovers

will enjoy live cookery demonstrations. Live music will take place into the evening.

Camp Bestival £175 adult weekend camping T: 020 3327 4810 W: www.campbestival.net WOMAD £135 weekend/£70 teen/ free for children T: 0118 960 6060 W: womad.co.uk Westonbirt £30 adult weekend/free for children T: 03000 680400 W: www.forestry.gov.uk/ westonbirt-treefest Watchet £60 adult weekend camping/£35 youth/free for 12 and under W: www.watchetfestival.co.uk

Also familyfriendly 19-22 JUL PORT ELIOT FESTIVAL Port Eliot Estate, Cornwall www.porteliotfestival.com 27-28 JUL FARMFESTIVAL Bruton, Somerset www.farmfestival.co.uk 2-5 AUG FIELDVIEW FESTIVAL Little Somerford, Wiltshire www.fieldviewfestival.co.uk 10-12 AUG CROISSANT NEUF SUMMER PARTY Usk, Monmonthshire www.croissantneuf.co.uk 23-27 AUG OFF-GRID GATHERING Somerset www.sunrise-offgrid.co.uk 1-2 SEP THE BIG FEASTIVAL Kingham, Oxfordshire www.thebigfeastival.com

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50 things to do before you’re 113/4

Baby pygmy goats, ducklings, young calves and greedy pigs – St Augustines has sprung into life this summer!

An exciting addition to the visitor attraction in Arlingham this year has been the birth of two little baby pygmy goats – Georgia and Gina.

The little girls are springing about all over the place now and finding mischief around the farm. As well as the pygmy goats, two sets of Muscovy ducklings have been born and more ducks are sitting on eggs.

There are also 50 South Devon cattle in the fields with calves. Two calves are in the calf crèche building, where visitors can bottle feed them, and the hungry pigs in the farmyard get fed at lunch time.

When the sun isn’t shining there is always the big barn to play in and the café to sit and eat lunch, as well as the magical Camera Obscura, one of a few in the South West.

More than ever this year the National Trust is offering great places to discover and explore, with loads of family fun whatever the weather. To help you enjoy a real variety of places, they are offering ‘Kids go Free’ during August.

The trust’s indispensable summer planners are back on their website, highlighting daily events and activities at many special places across the South West.

The National Trust’s ‘50 things to do before you’re 113/4 challenge is one of the best ways to enjoy the great outdoors and a ’50 things’ guide will take you into the woods, onto the water, up huge hills and down to the beach. Sign up online to tick off your adventures, collect stickers, upload pictures and design your own virtual buddy. Why not try building a den at Tyntesfield, balancing on a fallen tree at Prior Park and finding a geocache or calling an owl at Leigh Woods? See website for downloadable ‘kids go free’ voucher and information on the ‘50 Things’ challenge.

Ffi: www.staugustinesfarm.co.uk

Reflexology with Jenny Coles MAR Summer is here, so why not clear out your energy-drained being with some gently cleansing, hands-on therapy for your tootsies?

Anybody can benefit from reflexology. It is a gentle, non-invasive therapy for all ages; from the very ill and infirm, to adults with health issues, to babies and young children.

Does your child have problems with: • Digestion?

• Behaviour?

• Sleep disturbances?

• Asthma?

If so, consider the many benefits of reflexology. Aside from being totally relaxing, it is an extremely therapeutic treatment.

Jenny Coles is a full member of the Association of Reflexologists (AoR), a member of the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), and is listed on the NHS Directory of Complementary & Alternative Practitioners, holding an enhanced CRB certificate.

Ffi: T: 0117 907 6896 M: 07779 161268 W: www.reflexology southwest.co.uk

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Parents’ & teachers’

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School Togs All under one roof School Togs is a school-wear retailer based in Nailsea on the outskirts of Bristol. It has over 20 years’ experience in the retail sector and is highly respected by the education community.

School Togs has an envious reputation for offering a dedicated service tailored to the individual needs of all its customers. It works closely with schools to meet their needs, and supply quality school-wear that offers real value for money.

It also supplies dancewear, Girl Guiding and Scouting uniforms for the North Somerset area and has recently expanded its portfolio to include Orchard Toys. The range offers toys for creative play and educational play, as well as being ideal for party presents.

School Togs is committed to only working with companies that promote ethical trading initiatives.

Ffi: School Togs 110 High Street, Nailsea, North Somerset, BS48 1AH T: 01275 857491 W: www.schooltogsnailsea.co.uk and see advert on page 28.

Up at Old Down

Ffi: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/southwest

Flash floods – know what to do!

The Environment Agency explains how to keep yourself, your children and your family safe in a flash flood.

Flash flooding, caused by intense rainfall, occurs suddenly with little or no warning and can be very destructive.

There are steps you can take to ensure your safety.

• Prepare – have a flood plan and a flood kit in place • Be aware – you may have little or no warning • Get to safety – if outdoors go to higher ground or if inside move upstairs • Never risk your life – do not walk or drive through floodwater Find out if your home is at risk of flooding.

Ffi: Floodline T: 0845 9881188 W: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ floodsouthwest

Old Down Country Park is an ideal attraction to take the whole family to. From woodland walks, animal encounters, birthday parties, the adventure playground, the giant bouncy pillow, a café selling delicious treats and the farm shop selling gifts for everyone – it really is a day out to remember and open all year round.

An extra new attraction this year is its Big Yellow Play Bus, a play area offering art equipment, toys and games for you to enjoy on a rainy day.

Old Down Country Park is easily accessible from Bristol, Thornbury and the M5/M4/M48 motorway system.

Special events are planned for weekends during the summer holidays, so please check the park’s website regularly!

Ffi: W: www.olddownpark.co.uk

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New Road Stoke Gifford Bristol BS34 8SF

OPEN EVENING Wednesday 3rd October 2012 6-8pm Executive Headteacher – Dave Baker will be giving talks at 6pm & 6.45pm You are welcome to visit the school on 5th & 9th October 2012 Tours take place at 9am, 10am & 11.30 am

Please phone 0117 3075660 or email: info@abbeywoodschool.com to book an appointment

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Katy’s Campers are the perfect way to enjoy camping without worrying about the weather. Its vans are new Danbury Volkswagen campers, with all the charm of the iconic VW camper van and the safety and reliability of a new car. They are 4/5 berth with seatbelts for any child seat and fitted with: • Fridge with freezer shelf •Two gas hob and grill • 240v mains hook up • Electric pump water system and sink • CD and MP3 players • Reading lights • Dining table seating for four to five Its unique service provides an effortless camper van experience by doing the packing for you. Each hire includes: • Bedding and towels • Cooking and eating equipment • Outdoor table and chairs • Tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper • Picnic equipment • Washing up necessities, bin bags, tea towels and a travel washing line.

Kings and queens of the castle Let your children run amok this summer at Cardiff Castle. They can dress up as knights, princesses and Roman soldiers, exploring the grounds, climbing the keep and sword-fighting on the battlements.

Use the family trail and audio guide to explore the site together, then venture into the fairytale apartments, full of carved animals, glorious stained glass and enormous fireplaces. Follow an ARP warden through the wartime tunnels and lock up your friends in the stocks.

Use your free upgrade to a season ticket and you can come back as often as you please for a whole year.

Look out for a busy programme of events, too, including the Fabulous Family Picnic, Holiday History Club, Grand Medieval Mêlée, War of 1812 Bicentenary and Back to the 1940s day.

Ffi: www.cardiffcastle.com

Ffi: www.katyscampers.com

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news, education & contacts

Summer story bus City Sightseeing Bristol’s public trips for children and adults

After the success of sell-out ‘Story Bus’ trips in the Bristol Storytelling Festival, City Sightseeing Bristol, with storytellers Martin Maudsley and Chris Brown, are staging two more ‘Summer Story Buses’. The trips offer a great way to combine an open top bus ride around the city with the fun and intrigue of two of Bristol’s very best storytellers.

Thu 2 Aug and Thu 9 Aug Salty Tales with Captain Barnacle Dynamic Bristol performer Chris Brown will lead you on a swashbuckling adventure with stories of the high seas, dastardly pirates and ghostly sailors. Great entertainment for children and adults alike.

All trips 1hr 15mins. Tickets £5.30 adults and £3.00 children. 5.30pm departure outside Colston Hall on Colston Street. Advance booking recommended.

Ffi and buy online: W: www.citysightseeingbristol.co.uk/public-trips/tickets.php T: 07554 457666 E: nicola@ citysightseeingbristol.co.uk

Reading takes centre stage Step into the Story lab!

Libraries across the UK are getting ready to introduce children to an amazing summer hi-tech adventure that will keep them reading throughout the school summer holidays.

The 2012 Summer Reading Challenge is happening in libraries throughout the region, from July.

Children can read six books, collect stickers and receive a fantastic medal and certificate. It’s all free fun, which is great news for parents!

So mums, dads and carers, pop down to your local library and find out more!

Parents’ & teachers’

Free range holidays: let’s play National acclaim Work by two Year 4 pupils at King Edward’s Junior School in Bath has been selected by the National Gallery, London, to be displayed as part of its ‘Take One Picture’ exhibition.

Every year the gallery asks primary schools to focus on one painting from its collection to inspire class work. The painting this year was Veronese’s ‘The Family of Darius before Alexander,’ and pupils based several batiks on this including ‘Guthrum before Alfred the Great’ and ‘Titania and the Fairies before Oberon.’

“This is a tremendous accolade to have both pieces of artwork on display at the National Gallery,” says head Greg Taylor. The images are on show in London until 16 Sep. Ffi: T: 01225 820415 W: www.kesbath. com

Bluestone National Park Resort is an all-weather luxury short break destination like no other. Relax and have fun in over 500 acres of spectacular Pembrokeshire countryside. Bluestone offers free range holidays, so it’s up to you where you spend yours.

From generational family breaks, romantic short breaks, or celebrating an occasion with friends, guests can choose from a range of luxury lodges set around a private Welsh village with cottages and studio apartments, fine dining restaurants, shops, a pub and its very own holistic spa and thermal rooms.

There are countryside walks, cycle routes and nearby coastal towns: the perfect short break destination.

Ffi: Bluestone National Park Resort W: www.bluestonewales. com/letsplay

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Week One

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Arts & Crafts Week Pottery Trips Paper Mache Come and be creative!

Recycling Scientific experiments Make your own paper

Week Three

Week Four

Cookery Week Learn how to bake with our house chef Cakes, Gruffalo crumble, Gingerbread men

Week Five

Music & Drama Week Learn how to sing & act with our drama coach Visit the theatre Act out a performance

Rounders Football Tag rugby

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Animal Week Visit the natural history museum Get up close and personal with animals & reptiles

Website: www.abbeywoodtots.com Email: Info@abbeywoodtots.com Tel: 0117 9693990 Address: 1 College Way Filton Bristol BS34 7BH

Give children a foot up The Society of Shoe Fitters (SSF) is extremely concerned at the increasing number of children being referred to podiatrists and GPs. Retailers have reported seeing far more serious foot health problems in children than ever, and are tentatively referring children for treatment.

“Shops are seeing some dreadful feet and the start of acute health issues more associated with the elderly,” says Laura West, secretary of the SSF. “This does not bode well for the nation’s health in general, as sore feet affect the way we walk and this, in turn, can affect our entire physiology.”

Legs, knees, back and neck pain, even migraine can all be attributed to ill-fitting footwear and the way we walk.

“Most of the problems are due to the lack of hands-on fitting and younger children insisting on wearing the latest fashions which may not be suitable for their age,” says Laura. “They have no idea that they are actually storing up long term damage to their feet.”

Tanya Marriott, owner of SoleLution, which has stores in Clifton Village and Portishead High Street, says, “At SoleLution we believe it is important for children’s shoes to be fitted by trained professionals. It is vital we look after our children’s feet as they are developing. I am not sure some parents realise that they don’t stop growing until their mid to late teens, so it is not just those early years which are important. You only get one pair of feet and, unfortunately, they can’t be exchanged if we cause them damage!”

• Ffi: SoleLution T: 0117 973 8350 (Clifton) or 01275 843399 (Portishead) W: www.solelution.co.uk

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WildAbout Play Schemes If you are looking for a fun and exciting way of entertaining your children during the school holidays, Bristol Zoo Gardens has just the thing for you – a fantastic new play scheme! WildAbout Play Scheme takes place in woodland at the zoo’s Hollywood Estate near Cribbs Causeway, which offers children the chance to explore nature while learning new skills and making new friends.

Designed for boys and girls aged 8 to 12, a typical day begins by collecting firewood for the communal fire and then spending the rest of the morning building dens, discovering more about the wildlife or whittling a spoon. After cooking a tasty snack over an open fire, and testing the effectiveness of their spoon, it’s back to the wild once more for creative and exciting activities such as making clay creatures, dream catchers, musical instruments as well as storytelling.

The play schemes run from 10am until 3pm and children book in for a week of activities. It costs £150 per child for the whole week.

The following dates are currently available: 23 to 27 July, 30 July to 3 August, 6 to 10 August, 13 to 17 August.

• Ffi and to

book: Jackie Roby W: bristolzoo.org.uk/ wildabout T: 0117 974 7354 E: jroby@ bristolzoo.org.uk

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Summer fun at Tyntesfield Why not join the team at Tyntesfield as they celebrate summer with some fun family activities?

Whether you want to climb a tree, be a Victorian soldier, go on an adventure or just fancy dropping in for some craft fun, Tyntesfield is the place to be.

Its summer of events kicks off on 2 August with the Grimm fairy tale adventures brought to life by theatre group the Pantaloons (pictured, above). Wicked witches, talking animals and plucky maidens are all there, wrapped in music and magic.

On Thursdays throughout August you’ll find the ever-popular drop-in craft activities at the Sawmill. Sticking and cutting and gluing and glittering. Make sure Dad gets busy too.

Over the weekend of 18-19 August you’ll be put through your paces as you’re recruited into the army, Victorian style.

Find out what life was like for a soldier in Queen Victoria’s armies in camp and on the battlefield. Lots of loud bangs will keep you on your toes.

• Ffi: W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield

The Painting Pottery Café

Bristol’s largest and only dedicated paint-your-own-pottery • Suitable for ALL ages!

• Over 100 items to choose from • Items professionally glazed and fired • Collect a few days later, and keep a lifetime!

Ideal for:

• Wedding presents • Capturing baby’s foot or handprint • Children’s parties • Adult’s parties • Girl’s night out / hen nights • Office parties / socials • Unique gifts

PAINTED POTTERY MAKES PERFECT PRESENTS! 9 Byron Place (off the Clifton Triangle) Tel: (0117) 927 3666

www.flyingsaucers.co.uk

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Take two steps back Two exciting events in Bath’s museums are a must for families this summer. Children who were inspired by the recent royal celebrations will enjoy an exhibition running until 2 September, Jubilee: Dressing the Monarchy on Stage and Screen, at The Ball Room, Assembly Rooms, Bath. Throughout history the Kings and Queens of England have been portrayed by artists, writers, poets and filmmakers. This show looks at the many interpretations of our kings and queens, featuring costumes worn by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Helen Mirren, Peggy Ashcroft, Richard Burton and Anthony Sher. There are costumes from the latest films on the monarchy, ‘The Queen’, ‘The King’s Speech’ and ‘W.E.’ as well as classic costumes worn by Alec Guinness, Rufus Sewell, Timothy West and Maggie Smith in dramas of the last few decades.

On 15 August, a Horrible Histories workshop explores Terrible Tudor Tortures. The Birmingham Stage Company introduces workshoppers aged 7 and over to the crimes and punishments of that era, with the chance to become a judge and punish wrongdoers. You can join a jury or, worst of all, be punished yourself.

The workshop starts at 2.30pm and costs £5 (adult) £3 (child).

• Ffi: W: www.fashionmuseum.co.uk (Dressing the Monarchy) or T: 01225 463362 W: www.bathboxoffice.org.uk (Terrible Tudor Tortures)

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HorseWorld’s painted ponies

Sixty painted ponies celebrate 60 years

An exciting public art trail takes place during the school summer holiday in Bristol’s Cabot Circus and Quakers Friars. Bristol-based animal charity HorseWorld has organised a trail of painted ponies across central Bristol to mark its 60th anniversary.

Running from 21 July to 7 September, HorseWorld’s trail sees 60 painted model ponies displayed in public spaces and shops - including the charity’s own “popup” shop on the ground floor of Cabot Circus in Concorde Street.

Designs for the Painted Ponies have been created by: • Celebrities, including snooker legend Judd Trump, actor David Suchet and Deborah Meaden from TV’s Dragon’s Den • Sports clubs • Artists • Animal welfare organisations • Members of the public who entered an art competition • . . . and Patty, one of the donkeys from HorseWorld’s awardwinning visitor centre at Whitchurch, which is not to be missed!

To help you track down all 60 painted ponies, pick up a free trail map from the HorseWorld shop and other outlets in Cabot Circus. And for those who complete the trail, answering a few simple questions about it, there’s a special prize. You can also post your photos of the painted ponies as you discover them on the HorseWorld Trust Facebook page.

• Ffi: HorseWorld W: www.horseworld.org.uk

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Go ahead and Jump!

If you’re hoping to fill your summer holidays with fun and excitement, a visit to Jump is an absolute must. At 22,000 square feet, it is possibly the largest dedicated indoor soft play centre in England and it’s tucked away around the back of Cribbs Causeway. Jump has enormous adventure play-frames, a space zone, a galleon and an enchanted castle and caters for children aged up to 12 years old.

At Jump, it’s all about having fun! Each of its centres is unique and features different themed play-frames, inflatables, themed party rooms, extensive toddler zone, football pitch and a café.

There are endless opportunities for creative and active play.

Children are free to be as energetic and active as they wish at Jump. In this safe but exciting environment, they develop physical and social skills, co-ordination and balance and their imaginations run wild.

Jump actively encourages parents to join in with the fun. All equipment is designed and built with adults in mind, so there’s no need for you to miss out.

As if Jump doesn’t already have loads of fantastic fun under one roof, it’s now even better for the summer holidays! The Jump team are excited to be hosting six weeks of fun activities from penalty shoot outs through to treasure hunts and everything in between! Compete in these fantastic free games during the week to be entered in to an exciting prize draw every Sunday. The team at Jump can’t wait to see you all!

• Ffi: W: www.123jump.co.uk/our-bristol-site

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Cycling paradise Dean Forest Cycles is a newly-established, family run cycle centre and cafe, situated in the village of Parkend at the start of the Forest of Dean’s 12 mile off-road family cycle trail.

It offers high quality mountain and cycle trail bikes, along with trailers, tag-alongs and child seats for hire at competitive prices. Hire includes helmets and toolkits.

Park for free and enjoy a relaxed cycle along traffic-free forest trails, suitable for family cycling. More experienced riders can hire a mountain bike and take a detour from the family trail to ride the new Verderers Trail, graded as a blue to red single track route.

The centre has a welcoming café serving freshly-ground coffee, locally baked cakes, freshly baked croissants and pasties, along with light meals. It offers a fantastic range of milkshakes and fresh fruit smoothies. It also provides take away food and drinks, so you don’t even need to worry about making a picnic.

There’s a shop selling quality adults and children’s bikes from brands such as Kona, Ghost, Devinci and Raleigh along with spares and accessories. It also has a fully-equipped workshop offering servicing and repairs. The centre’s aim is to offer friendly service and great value.

It also runs Nerf games for pre-booked groups of children aged 6 to 12, and offers a 10% discount on Nerf games and cycle hire booked for the same day.

Only about 45 minutes’ drive from Bristol, Dean Forest Cycles is the perfect place to visit for a day out in the Forest of Dean.

• Ffi: Dean Forest Cycles T: 01594 368009 W: www.deanforestcycles.co.uk

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Kids’ outdoor activity club The Upton Inn in Upton Cheyney is offering to get children involved in the outdoors with its Woodland Rangers club, starting on Saturday 21 July. Woodland Rangers is a children’s activity initiative, offered in partnership with Wild 4 Learning, with the sole purpose of getting kids to play outside. It caters for children aged 5 and over, offering a fully supervised service with qualified professionals.

“We passionately believe that nothing helps children grow, develop and find freedom like being in the outdoors,” says the club. “We need to spend more time playing outside.”

With Woodland Rangers children can enjoy activities such as bug hunting, den building, basic bush craft, nature spotting, countryside conservation, photography and much more.

Based at the Upton Inn, Upton Cheyney, the company operates in a beautiful 36 acre woodland near Bath. Booking is essential as spaces are limited to just 18 children per session.

• Ffi: Wild 4 Learning Brewery Hill, Upton Cheyney, Bristol BS30 6LY T: 07900 927652 W: www.wild4learning.co.uk or www.facebook.co.uk/woodlandrangers

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SOUND BITES It can take time to make a picnic. Kate Hacker has a few hints for quicklyprepared food which won’t use up those precious sunny hours.

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o you remember what the sun looks like? Perhaps the rain and chill of early summer this year have kept you and the children stuck inside for who knows how long . . . if everyone in the house has now memorised the script of every Bob the Builder episode, you’ve clearly spent too long indoors. But when that glorious sunny day does breaks through the grey, it’s action stations: we don’t waste sunny days in this country and families need to be ready to get outdoors.

So we thought it would be useful to serve up a few ideas for easilyprepared, nutritious nibbles that you can quickly throw into a picnic basket, allowing you stay outdoors as long as possible.

In the spirit of summer, picnic foods should be light, healthy, easy to assemble and, most of all, fun! Best of all, these ideas aren’t just kid-friendly to eat, but they’re kid-friendly to make. Invite a few extra pairs of little hands into the kitchen and whip up some exciting picnic fare together.

LUNCH

For the ‘main course’ of your picnic feast, try one of these tasty treats: Sandwich skewers are a fun and interesting alternative to normal sandwiches. Take cubes of cooked meat, cheese, bread and a grape tomato or two, and alternate them onto wooden skewers or toothpicks. This lunch is easy for little hands to assemble and eat, and you won’t have to worry about sandwich fillings dropping on the ground during your picnic.

Mini-wraps. As another alternative to sandwiches, take tortilla wraps and fill them with soft cheese, ham, lettuce or any other favourite fillings. Roll the wrap tightly into one long roll, then slice laterally into bitesized mini-wraps. These can be eaten either as they are, or off a toothpick (especially if they need holding together).

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hold some dip. For the dip, use a creamy salad dressing of your choice. If you really want to get creative, try hollowing out the end of a baguette to hold your dip.

Fruity parfaits. For a yummy snack (that verges on a dessert), layer yoghurt and granola (or a cereal of your choice) with chopped strawberries, blueberries or raspberries. Don’t forget to bring spoons!

DESSERT

After a day of playing in the sun, your kids will love cooling off with these easy (and healthy) gems: Fruit and juice lollies. Storebought ice lollies can be expensive and sugary. Make your own healthy alternative by combining chopped pineapple, melon, strawberries, raspberries, kiwi or other juicy fruits you have available, until you have about 11/3 cups of fruit. Mix fruits together and combine with a quarter cup of pineapple or orange juice. Mix well and pour into clean individual yoghurt pots (or plastic cups of similar size), insert lolly sticks and place in freezer for a few hours until firm.

Kate’s raspberrylemon slush 600ml of store-bought cloudy lemonade 1 1/2 cups of frozen raspberries 12-14 ice cubes

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our lemonade into your blender and slowly add raspberries and ice cubes, letting them blend in until smooth.

Experiment by adding more or fewer raspberries, or substituting different fruits. Ensure that you increase or reduce the amount of ice to compensate for more or less frozen fruit. The result will be a smoothie-like raspberry lemonade that you and your children will love!

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The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, 9-12 August

THOSE SUMMER DAYS There are hundreds of fun, budget-friendly events in Avon over the holidays.

Carla Yorukoglu discovers some exciting places to take the family.

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he summer holiday can be both a time of stress and relief for parents. While the prospect of a wellearned break and good weather is welcomed by some, looking for something to do to occupy the kids can be a lengthy and expensive process. Avon has a lot to offer the family this summer, with a large number of events that are affordable and fun for all.

The summer does not have to be a period of panic, so make yours a carefree and memorable one by sampling what your region has planned.

If you want to kick start your summer by entertaining both you and your children, the Corston Country Fair in Somerset boasts a range of entertainment and stalls.

The Fair is held on 21 July and is free for children, and only 50p for adults. The kids will love Chuffy the train, the bouncy castle and the chance to see some alpacas, while grown-ups will enjoy the classic cars on show. No-one will go hungry as the fair offers a BBQ, tea tent, bar and lots of cakes!

Bristol also has a lot of great attractions for the family this summer. Visit one of the city’s free museums and historic houses. For all aspiring historians out there, a trip to Kings Weston Roman Villa on Saturday 21 July will introduce you to gladiator games and other ancient activities. After looking at Roman mosaics and a hypocaust, make and take home your very own shield.

M Shed also never fails to inspire the whole family. Take the time to visit the museum’s fantastic exhibition, ‘Bristol Urban Sport’, ending on 9 September. This is a great chance for the family to learn more about the history of sport in the city, including things such as PRIMARY TIMES

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includes entertainment such as Indian dancing, singing and much more. The mela is also a shopper’s paradise, boasting a variety of food stalls from which you can experience authentic and tasty Indian cuisine.

See also our Roundabout listings starting on page 13.

There’s a wealth of dockside fun to be had at the M Shed, Bristol, this summer.

pigeon racing. A range of activities runs alongside the exhibition over the summer. For those who enjoy being creative, there is the opportunity on Wednesday 8 and Wednesday 22 August to take part in a special kite-making workshop.

Bristol’s International Balloon Fiesta takes place in Ashton Court from 9 to 12 August. It’s believed to be Europe’s largest annual hot air balloon event and is a perfect summer outing which will undoubtedly give you some memorable moments. Enjoy spectacles such as mass balloon ascents, fireworks and beautiful nightglows. In addition, The Blades, a four plane stunt team, make a special appearance on 12 August with some stunning manoeuvres. Free to attend, the Balloon Fiesta is a fantastic way to spend a summer weekend.

Food is also a great way for you and your children to relax and experience something different this summer. The StrEAT food collective is running events in Bristol (19 & 26 July, 2 & 9 August) and Bath (20 & 27 July, 3 & 10 August).

Aimed at introducing children to different types of cuisines, the vendors serve up hot, delicious and authentic street food from Taiwan, Malaysia, India and Wales.

Travelling slightly further afield, the Swindon Mela is well worth a visit on 25 August. The mela is now in its 10th year and attracts thousands of visitors from around the region, with some people travelling the length of the country to experience sights, sounds and tastes from the Indian sub-continent. This fantastic and free day

Bristol Balloon Fiesta Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol BS8 3PX W: www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk Bristol’s Museums W: www.bristol.gov.uk/museums Bath StrEAT food collective Green Park Station, Bath BA1 1JB T: 0117 908 9070 W: www.streatfoodcollective.com Bristol StrEAT food collective Outside 102 Cookery School, Nailsea Electrical, 102 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8BN T: 0117 244 0047 W: www.streatfoodcollective.com Corston Country Fair W: www. corstonvillagehall.btck.co.uk Kings Weston Roman Villa Lawrence Weston, Bristol BS11 OLP W: www.bristol.gov.uk/page/ kings-weston-roman-villa The Swindon Mela Town Gardens, Old Town, Swindon W: www.swindonmela.com

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Hello Kids!

Thank you so much for the wonderful pictures of packing for your summer holidays.

You interpreted the ideas beautifully, and the standard was very high, so try again if your picture didn’t get published this time.

The theme for pictures on my page next issue is “Seeing my school friends again after the summer holidays”. One of the things that’s exciting about going back to school in the autumn is seeing friends who you’ve missed. Try to imagine telling them what you’ve done.

Please send your pictures to: Arty Barty, Venue Publishing, 4th Floor, BN&Media, Temple Way, Bristol BS99 7HD, or email high resolution jpegs to my editor, mike.gartside@venue. co.uk. Don’t forget to put your name, age, full postal address and school on the back: Deadline Monday 13 August.

Arty Barty Last issue, I asked you to send in your pictures about getting packed for your summer holiday.

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Abby Humphreys, 11,ry Oak Hill C of E Primay School, Tewkesbur

Abby’s picture has , been beautifully drawn particularly the bright s pink car and the object teetering dangerously on the roof.

Joanna Ford, 9, Mere School, Warminster Joanna has used a love palette. The small deta ly colour worried Dad struggling ils such as the with suitcases are wonderful.

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Elizabeth Naughton, 5, Seagry C of E Primary School, Chippenham Elizabeth has been incredibly creative!

I love the sparkly detailing on the handles and the bright pink colours.

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Christopher Emmerson, 9, Cherry Garden Primary School, Bristol

I love Christopher’s attention to detail, especially the busy house and long list of things to take on holiday!

Charlotte Emmerson, 7, Cherry Garden School, Bristo l

Look closely and you wil the children have to fly l see that destination as Dad has to their them! I love the vibran forgotten t colours of the rainbow.

Gabriella Powell, 6, Westbury Park Primary School, Bristol

Gabriella’s colourful drawing cleverly depicts the ever-changing British weather. I particularly like the thought bubble with a snapshot of the beautiful sea.

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Carla Yorukoglu reviews the new releases.

Hope, Little Bunny Meet Pip, a tiny bunny with an endless list of things he’s scared of. Even the fluffy pink clouds prove too frightening for poor Pip who hides his eyes to block out the world surrounding him. After hearing a loud ‘Raar’ from the woods, the bunny finally discovers that his stomach is the source of the scary sound. Follow Pip as he makes the wonderful transformation into a brave rabbit that realises nothing is as big or as bad as it originally appears. This fabulous book from the bestselling author of ‘No Matter What’ is great for the 4-6 age group, and will certainly be enjoyed by parents who cherish the chance to join in with their child’s reading experience.

As well as a confidence boosting message, the book is full of beautiful illustrations. Depicting Pip’s journey through the woods, the colourful and enthralling pictures tell their own narrative, creating an atmosphere alongside the quirkily placed pieces of text.

The Scariest Thing of All by Debi Gliori, Bloomsbury (paperback), £6.99. www.bloomsbury.com

Flying success Jennifer Berne’s ‘Calvin Can’t Fly’ will inspire all readers, but especially bookworms who love to learn - just like the clever starling himself. Calvin comes from a huge family and while his relatives are discovering worms, grass, dirt and water, he prefers to immerse himself in books, words and a wealth of information. From pirates and cavemen to volcanoes and rainbows, Calvin knows it all. When it’s time to head south for the winter, Calvin realises that he’s been too busy boosting his brainpower to learn how to fly. How will he overcome this hurdle to save his family from the danger ahead?

The fabulous images of the birds which run throughout the book are endearing, making the reading experience even more enjoyable. It’s ideal for 4 to 9 year olds and succeeds in sending out a great message to children about the rewards of learning and education.

Calvin Can’t Fly- The Story of a Bookworm Birdie by Jennifer Berne, Sterling Children’s Books, £5.99. www.sterlingpublishing.com

Eco-thriller Imagine an idyllic location bursting with sun, sea, sand and seahorses.

This novel follows Joe and his family as they travel to an exotic island in the Philippines. As Joe stumbles across a dangerous situation involving a criminal gang, will he succeed in protecting his beautiful surroundings? Sally Grindley has written an exciting adventure story that educates the reader in such issues as preserving the fragile coral reef. The plot is easy to follow but sophisticated enough to appeal to confident readers. With its redemptive conclusion, this is perfect for inspiring the primary school leaver to stand up and make a difference.

Shadows under the Sea by Sally Grindley, Bloomsbury, £4.99. www.bloomsbury.com

Facing danger

Court jesting

Join Celia and Granny for a second time in this follow-up to ‘Celia and Granny Meg go to Paris: A Survival Guide’.

Never far from trouble, the endearing twosome make their mark as they give evidence at the trial of Bruno Escargot, who murdered The Professor.

Margaret de Rohan writes with panache and succeeds in entertaining, educating and delighting the reader.

There are some intelligent references to French landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, pivotal to the direction of the plot. While this maintains a sense of location and atmosphere, it allows the 9 plus reader to merge fact with the exciting world of fiction.

Celia and Granny Meg return to Paris - The Man with No Face by Margaret de Rohan, Matador, £7.50, www.troubador.co.uk

Have you ever wanted to know who makes the Queen’s shoes, or what her favourite programme is? In ‘Jokes to tell the Queen’, you can find the answer to these questions and much more by enjoying a myriad of fun facts, jokes and plenty of tips. Hot on the heels of the Jubilee celebrations, this book doesn’t just focus on all matters royal, but touches on animals, teachers and fabulous family howlers.

What’s great about this book is that many of the jokes and quirky pieces have been informed by the wild imaginations of children. Although you may cringe at some of the cheesy jokes such as ‘What happens if the Queen burps at her birthday party? She issues a royal pardon’, the collection is a nod to the undeniably quirky British sense of humour.

Jokes to tell the Queen Bloomsbury (paperback), £3.99. www.bloomsbury.com

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Riding Lessons for all ages and abilities • Patient and friendly tuition • Good selection of horses and ponies available • All aspects of riding, horse care and stable management • BHSAI Qualified and Experienced Instructors • Floodlit outdoor riding arenas

Bristol based camper van hire with new, safe and reliable 4/5 berth VW camper vans for holidays, festivals, weddings and special occasions.

We offer a unique, family friendly service with everything you will need; fresh bedding, fluffy towels, large awning, cooking and eating equipment and much more. www.katyscampers.com Contact 0117 9714025 or 07861 475289 katy@katyscampers.com

Wapley Hill Westerleigh Bristol 01454 321583 07860530199

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Modern martial arts in a fun and friendly environment • Little Puma’s 4-6 yrs • Juniors 7-11 yrs • Cadets 12-15 yrs • Adults 16+ Contact instructor Ms Tiina Elise 4th Degree to book TWO FREE trial classes 07729 358691 or hdtkd@live.com

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Family friendly and here to help.

Outdoor activities

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Gymnastics

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GYM HOLIDAY FUN SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN 4-12YRS EVERY TUES AND FRI OF SUMMER HOLS 10-3PM £12 (Packed lunch needed) or 10-12pm £6.00 Gymnastics, Trampolining, airtrack, games, disco talent shows.

TUES 14TH/ FRI 17TH AUG PRINCESS AND PIRATE WEEK (come dressed as your favourite character)

PRE-SCHOOL GYM FOR UNDER 5’S Tuesdays and Fridays 11-11.45pm £4 per session Bookings taken or just come along tel 01179476449 or visit our new web-site kingswoodgymnastics.co.uk

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TO ADVERTISE CALL CAROLINE ON: 0117 934 3737 OR EMAIL: C.STRETTON@BEPP.CO.UK

Outdoor activities

Party Ideas

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Swimming

Get your child involved in the great outdoors!

Nothing helps children grow, develop and find freedom like being in the wild.

Working in partnership with Wild 4 Learning, The Woodland Rangers is an activity club which has the sole purpose of getting kids outside.

Crime scene investigation parties and workshops for children age 7+ email csikids@me.com tel 0117 244 0053 web www.csikids.co.uk

Set in 36 acres of woodland near Upton Cheyney and fully supervised, sessions will take place every weekend from July 21st - Booking required.

Call Jamie 07900 927652 or www.facebook.com/woodlandrangers to find out more

Rugby Mobile paint your own ceramics workshop H Childrens birthday parties H Babies hands + feet impressions H Mother + Toddler groups, Brownies H School fundraising events

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The UK’s first rugby specific play programme for young children.

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Separated into 3 age groups, Rugbytots® combines the multiple skills used in rugby with a fun, energetic and structured play programme.

Expanding rapidly, we currently have weekday & after school classes in: Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Party Ideas Magic workshops for older children

Summer programme: • Gordano Sports Centre, Portishead: 20th & 21st August (6 to 11 year olds) • Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre: 23rd August (2 to 5 year olds) • Hanham High School: 30th August (2 to 5 year olds) • Long Ashton: 24th & 31st August (2 to 5 year olds)

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All Rugbytots lead coaches are RFU qualified, first aid trained and CRB checked.

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Making swimming lessons fun for all abilities Clifton: Saturday All Day: All abilities Friday Evening: Non-Swimmers to Improvers Westbury-On-Trym: Tuesday Evening: All Abilities Sunday All Day: All Abilities Tockington: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Private and small group lessons Baby, Toddler, Preschool, LTS and Adults Intensive Summer Program Register online: www.splash-Happy.co.uk E-mail: hazel@splash-happy.co.uk Tel: 0117 9798266

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on violin and recorder • Tuition offered for all ages (of any age) and more • Beginners advanced players are welcome.

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The Little Big Club Thomas The Tank Engine, Bob The Builder, Fireman Sam, Barney The Dinosaur, Angelina Ballerina and Pingu

A fabulous stage show for the whole family packed with favourite children’s TV characters

Wednesday 25 July - 1pm

£12.00

Children £10

Family Ticket £42

Box Office (01934) 645544

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