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Come Easter, families start to peel off of the winter gloom and explore the possibilities ahead. So we feature many of the fun activities at the West’s attractions this season (P21), while Mum and Dad plan family hols later in the year (P31). Parents’ approach to pocket money represents a very practical insight for children in a skill they’ll need for the rest of their lives: managing personal finances. Our feature (P6) looks at how families are handling this perennial household hot potato. Finally, my old email was changed recently at short notice apologies to those affected. See below for my new address.
THEATRE P8 ROUNDABOUT P13 PINBOARD P23 ADVERTISING FEATURES P26 PUPILS’ PAGE P34 CLASSIFIEDS P37 MONEY IN THEIR POCKET? P6 Alice Freeman explores parents’ approaches to pocket money.
EASTER FUN P21 A look at the area’s spring treats for families.
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Stagecoach to the future! Heidi Hollis, principal of Bristol South West Stagecoach, explains how the performing arts develops future leaders.
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hildhood... it passes so quickly. It’s just a few years in which to help a child grow into a confident, thriving adult. Education plays a huge part and of course you want to equip your child with the skills to flourish in whatever industry or career they eventually choose. But are school and collegetaught skills enough? Rob Wall, head of education and employment policy for the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) recently said, “The UK is facing a growing skills gap, so we must have an education system that better prepares young people for the world of work. That means not only do they need higher skills, but also the character, determination and ability to communicate effectively and help forge successful careers.” Eighty-nine percent of British firms regard attitudes to work and character as the most important factor when recruiting graduates. How will your child land that first job? Probably on the basis of their positive attitude, willingness to work hard in a team and confidence to get stuck into something unfamiliar. The performing arts teach all of these things and much more.
Education is changing around the world to reflect the importance of culture and the arts. The Warwick Commission’s 2015 report ‘Enriching Britain: Culture, Creativity and Growth’ states that “school systems in Asia, in particular, are re-thinking their educational paradigms to focus on creativity, culture and enterprise. We are already behind other leading powers in re-imagining learning in the 21st century to ensure that current and future generations have the technological, entrepreneurial and creative confidence and skills to drive economic growth. We may also be behind in recognising the transformative powers of the arts and cultural learning in building capability, self-esteem and wellbeing in individuals and in our national identity.” So why do these business and educational leaders believe that the performing arts are so transformative for children?
The performing arts: • Enhance existing academic skills. Study of scripts, music and dance through history expose children to different cultures, styles and thinkers – the movers and shakers of their day. This 4
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helps students to access their ambitions to forge ahead and to create new ideas and work in any field. • Promote creativity and problem solving. In an improvised drama scene, the most far-fetched things can happen! This releases the part of children’s imagination that looks for the ‘right answer’ and allows them space to create and explore. How will the penguins manage to catch their fish for the day with a shark lurking about? Probably the same way that the marketing executive will work out how to meet a demanding client. • Encourage healthy social interaction and acceptance of others. Your child will encounter a vast number of people in their lifetime, all with different characters, agendas, emotions and abilities. The arts bring everyone, with all their achievements and special needs, into one place with one mission, “Let’s create something together”. That experience is a priceless lesson in how to work with others. • Improve confidence and selfesteem. The arts are a powerful tool to help a child get to know their true self, and to express his or her uniqueness. Confidence grows further through overcoming obstacles and perfecting that previously tricky dance step.
• Develop teamwork and self-reliance. Resilience, interdependence, trust, patience, tenacity, determination… the arts train children in characterbuilding like nothing else. • Improve communication skills. Through song and dance, students gain stronger emotional well-being, as well as a safe space in which to explore difficult emotions, express feelings and discover varied responses. Through exploration of scripts and movement, they build both verbal and non-verbal skills and gain confidence in using multiple strategies. • Maintain physical fitness. A healthy body encourages a healthy mind and spirit, and children need lots of physical activity to channel and focus their energy. Singing frees the breath and voice, dance works the muscles, and drama promotes a healthy body image and an understanding of physicality. Singing, dance and drama form a well-rounded performing arts education with all these benefits, and the potential to transform people into thriving, wellrespected leaders. As a leader itself, in children’s performing arts education, Stagecoach Theatre Arts is ready to welcome children of all abilities and ages from 4 to 18, working with them to develop all these benefits. We look forward to seeing you at one of our local branches; call your local principal or see our website for more details. Stagecoach Theatre Arts W: www.stagecoach.co.uk Branches: Portishead & Long Ashton T: Heidi 0117 953 2500 Cotham, Yate & Winterbourne T: Matt 0800 970 2456 Bath T: Sandra 01249 655 900 Keynsham & Oldland Common T: Olivia 0117 902 8925 PRIMARY TIMES
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pockets? Alice Freeman believes it’s important children understand why they’re being given pocket money.
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he child’s eyes glint as he sees his favourite television character on the front of a magazine with a plastic toy attached. After a protracted haggle the parent drags him away, only to be similarly diverted two minutes later by a favourite chocolate bar or packet of sweets. One of parents’ most effective bargaining tools in the eternal struggle against pester power is the use of pocket money. Give the child a small amount of money each week and they can decide for themselves which of the attractively packaged items they want to buy. For primary school children, pocket money is the end-of-theweek treat, which can be awarded for good behaviour and small household chores. For parents, the system can help teach their children the value of money and offers them the chance to make their first grown-up style decisions. But when is the right time to start giving pocket money? According to many parents, it’s the time when children first notice that you need money to buy things from shops. This indicates that the child is ready to start understanding what pounds and pennies can buy them. Occasionally a child might
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ask outright to be given pocket money, at which point it’s important to come up with a reasonable and sustainable agreement. Most research indicates that children start receiving their pocket money around the age of 8. However, parenting expert Sue Atkins has suggested that children as young as 4 can take an interest in money and how it works. If you do choose to begin giving pocket money, consider making it clear from the start that the weekly
allowance is an incentive for good behavior and is to be used for the small treats that Mummy and Daddy used to buy. Explain that it’s not a guaranteed payment and that the next time they see something they want in the shops, they will have to save up for it, if they don’t have enough in their piggy bank. Bristol mother Jenny Abbot, whose daughter is now in her teens, makes the important point that children should understand that a good turn doesn’t always lead to monetary rewards. “It’s good to give pocket money as a reward for good behaviour, like the sticker system they use at school,” she says. “But why should a child not be expected to behave well anyway? You need to explain how much money you’re giving them and what they’re getting it for.” Jenny has found that her daughter, who now has a Saturday job, works hard and values her earnings. The next familiar question for parents is how much pocket money should they give?’ The Guardian newspaper recently reported that the average weekly amount is between £5.75 and £6.50, although every family must make their own decision on what they can afford. Mother of three Joanne Hampson has given her 8-year-old daughter her own bank card. “I use the goHenry scheme which is like
a switch card,” she says. “I can load the agreed £3 onto it each week. It encourages them to save their money and allows them to feel grown up; going into a shop and paying with the card themselves.” Her daughter now knows that if she wants the next Beanie Boo toy to add to her collection, she has to save two weeks’ worth of pocket money before she can afford it. Many will wonder if it’s too soon for their children to be paying with plastic but Joanne argues that the scheme allows parental control, with an app to monitor their child’s spending. Parents we talked to agree that, by giving children small amounts of money regularly, to encourage rather than reward positive behaviour can help put a wise head on young shoulders. Sue Atkins www.sueatkinsparentingcoach.com goHenry www.gohenry.co.uk The Guardian www.theguardian. com/money/2014/jul/03/debitcard-firms-digital-pocket-money
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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 Little Sure Shot Thu 26 Mar-Fri 3 Apr, 11.30am, 2pm & 7pm, £10-£12 • Aged 21, Annie was the most famous female sharpshooter in the Wild West. Her journey to success was a turbulent one, full of hardship and endeavour. This production promises wit, magic, death-defying shoot-outs, live Country & Western and added girl-power. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Tue 27 Mar, 10am & 11am, £2.50 • Join Jackie and Pooja from the ever popular Dinkies Storytime group as they bring your favourite stories to life in this fun storytelling session for pre-schoolers and their parents. Up in the Attic Fri 10-Sat 11 Apr, 11.30am & 3pm, £6.50-£7.50 • Although this story involves a bedtime exploration of the loft in a mysterious old house, there’s no need to be afraid of the dark. Co-operation and friendship come to the fore as fears are overcome, in a production promising enchanting music and puppetry for ages 3 to 6. Shh…Bang Fri 17-Sat 18 Apr, 10am
& 1pm (Fri) 11.30am & 3pm (Sat), £6.50-£7.50 • Are people always telling you to ‘be quiet’? Explore silence and noise in this interactive theatre work, with strong visuals, physical movement and music. Ages 4+ Head in the Clouds Sat 2 May, 11.30am and 3pm, £6.50-£7.50 • Discover the incredible true story of Marie Marvingt, one of France’s first female aviators. Featuring puppetry, live French music on the piano, accordion and guitar, as well as tea and cake. Danny Champion of the World Thu 7-Sat 9 May, 1pm (Thu and Fri), 10am (Fri), 11.30am (Sat), £6-£8 • Based on the much loved children’s book by Roald Dahl, this is the story of a young boy and his father William, the most exciting dad a boy could have. Don Q Tue 12-Wed 13 May, 7pm (Tues)/1pm (Wed), £6.50-£7.50 • When book-loving Norman is threatened with “incarceration in a home for the aged”, he embarks on a quest with loyal friend Sam. They become Dom Q and Sancho, inept righters of wrongs, aiming to put the world to rights while battling sorcerers, hoodies, and the occasional sheep. Kid Carpet and the Noisy Neighbours Thu 21-Sat 23 May, 10am/1pm (Thu/Fri), 11.30am/3pm (Sat), £6.50-£7.50 • Ed Patrick aka Kid Carpet presents a new
Review Peter and The Wolf
Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol While puppetry, mime and straightforward drama are familiar to most theatre goers, musical storytelling is an unusual format which requires a different response from the audience. So, when a talented foursome calling themselves The Little Wolf Gang show up with this beautiful adaptation of Peter and the Wolf by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, we don’t know at first whether to sit politely and enjoy the music or join in with the hand-clapping and catcalling. The boyishly charismatic storyteller Martin Maudsley cajoles us and eventually we respond, identifying the animals’ characters with instrument sounds, stomping our feet along to the bouncier bits. Prokofiev created Peter and the Wolf specifically to enchant children and get them interested in music. The bright yet haunting theme that represents Peter himself has lost none of its potency in spite of regular revisits over the decades by everyone from Peter Ustinov to David Bowie. Maudsley delicately explores every nuance and emotion in the dilemma faced by the cat, the bird and Peter as they’re threatened by the archetypal wolf, while the musicians each bring their own charm to the performance. Violinist Fiona Barrow is inspirational and cheeky, accordionist Edward Jay (pictured) is dry as a long-abandoned wolf bone and “grandfather” bassoonist David Adams quietly absurd. This Peter and the Wolf is a delightful way of introducing children to live music and a lot of fun for the grown-ups, too. (Mike Gartside)
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original show using music, puppetry and projection, looking at what it’s like to move to a new house in the city and find your place there. Puss in Boots Mon 25-Fri 29 May, 11.30am and 3pm (Fri 11.30am only), £6.50-£7.50 • CBeebies’ Patrick Lynch is joined by the smartest cat anyone could wish for as he fools the King and puts his master at the top. A host of puppets, a working windmill and tons of family fun awaits. Glow Sat 30 May, 10.30am/3.30pm (suitable for up to 4 years) & 1.30pm (suitable for ages 3-12 months), £6.50-£7.50 • Open the curtain and step into a magical world filled with playful light, interactive performance, live music and dynamic scenery. THEATRE ROYAL Sawclose, Bath, BA1 1ET. 01225 823409. www.theatreroyal.org.uk. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Tue 24-Sun 29 Mar, 7.30pm (Tue-Thu), 2.30pm, (Wed & Thu), 5pm & 8pm (Fri & Sat), 2pm (Sat), 1.30pm & 4.30pm (Sun), £17-£34 • A starstudded performance features X-Factor finalists, who retell the biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers and his stunningly colourful coat. A Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber production. .
BRISTOL THE BREWERY THEATRE 291 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JP. 0117 902 0344, www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com Two, Four, Six, Eight! Mon 30 Mar-Thu 2 Apr, 11am & 2pm, £7 • Numbers are all around us. So, using music, balloons and too much wrapping paper, Shoofly Theatre shows how much fun they can be with your friends. Help Craig make his friend’s birthday party the best it can be. Ages 4-7. Lorraine and Alan Mon 13-Sat 18 Apr, 8.15pm, £8-12 • Hundreds of plastic bottles play the lead role in this re-telling of a popular Scottish myth. Alan discovers a mysterious young woman lying amongst the seals. Their lives become entwined as Alan tries to figure out, who is Lorraine? Where does she come from? And why does she take so long in the bath? THE BRISTOL OLD VIC King Street, Bristol BS1 4ED. 0117 987 7877, www.bristololdvic.org. uk
Little Sure Shot, the egg, Bath, Thu 26 Mar-Fri 3 Apr.
Room on the Broom Tue 31 MarThu 2 April, 10.30am (Wed & Thu) 1.30pm (Tue-Thu) 4.30pm (Tue), £12.50-£45 • The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night. Julia Donaldson’s tale is brought to life beautifully, animating the characters who help our heroine escape the hungry dragon. Ages 3+ Young Company Spring Show Wed 15-Sat 18 Apr, 3pm & 8pm, £8-12 • A new play written by Silva Semerciyan and directed by Lisa Gregan about girls who might one day make history. The showcase is packed full of bright, budding actors and actresses. THE BRISTOL HIPPODROME St. Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ. 0844 871 3012, www.atgtickets. com/bristol Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure Sat 25-Sun 26 Apr, 1pm/4pm (Sat), 10am/1pm (Sun), £16-£18.40 plus booking fee • Get ready to embark on an exciting new mission with the underwater super heroes, Captain Barnacle, Kwazii and Peso. An action packed interactive musical show, with all your favourite characters live on stage. My First Ballet: Swan Lake Sat 2-Sun 3 May, 11am/2pm(Sat only)/5pm(Sat only)/3pm(Sun only), £12.90-£28.90 • The English National Ballet presents its fourth classical ballet specially adapted for children featuring the enchanting tale of Princess Odette and her struggle to break the curse of the evil sorcerer Rothbart. » PRIMARY TIMES
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ROSES THEATRE The Roses, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 5NX. 01684 295074, www. rosestheatre.org Pop! Tue 31 Mar, 2.30pm, £7-£7.75 • His bags packed for a day at the seaside, Christian Lee finds that things don’t quite work out as planned. Uttering not a single word, this clown and magic show resembles Mr Bean meets Charlie Chaplin. The fate of his seaside trip is uncertain, but lots of fun and the appearance of a big balloon are guaranteed.
Jersey Boys Tue 26 May-Sat 13 Jun, 7.30pm, £21.90-£58.40 • Starring Tim Driesen (or Matt Corner at certain performances) as Frankie Valli. This remarkable true story charts the rise of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons from the wrong side of the tracks to stardom. These four New Jersey boys became one of the most successful bands in pop history, selling 175 million records worldwide, before they turned 30. COLSTON HALL Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5AR. 0844 887 1500, www.colstonhall. org The Tiger Who Came To Tea Tue 25-Sun 30 Aug, 11am and 2pm, £11.83-£13 incl booking fee • Judith Kerr’s much loved book is brought to life on stage. Join Sophie and her mummy as they sit down to tea, only to be disturbed by someone at the door. The last thing they expect is a big, stripy tiger! THE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE High Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1HP. 01934 645544, www.parkwoodtheatres. co.uk iMagician Fri 17 Apr, 7.30pm, £15.50-£20 • A new age of magic sees Jamie Allan exploring some of history’s greatest illusionists and adding modern technology to make the tricks even more magical. He’s recently appeared on TV’s ‘The Alan Titchmarsh Show’, BBC’s ‘The One Show’, ‘BBC Breakfast’ and CBBC’s ‘The Slammer’. Dinosaur Zoo Wed 29-Thu 30 Apr, 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm, £14.50-£17 • Straight from the West End, prehistoric creatures roam the earth once more, except this time in an imaginative and intriguing live show. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, these extraordinary life-like dinosaurs invite you to interact with them. You even get the chance to meet them after the show before they become extinct again. The Tiger Who Came To Tea Tue 5-Wed 6 May, 4.30pm (Tue) and 10.30am/4pm (Wed), £12.50 • See Colston Hall listing. THE REDGRAVE THEATRE Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LE. 0117 315 7000. The Redgrave has no permanent box office so please book directly with the visiting companies listed below. West Side Story Tue 24-Sat 28 Mar. Bristol Musical Youth Productions, 07966 432420, www. bmyp.ticketsource.co.uk, 7.30pm & 2.30pm (Sat), £10-£14 • The classic Bernstein/Sondheim production updates Romeo and Juliet to 1950s America, where the two rival gangs, The Sharks and The Jets battle for turf. BMYP bring this to life in their inimitable style. South Pacific Tue 7–Sat 11 Apr. St Mary’s Players, 0845 5199048, www.smpmusicaltheatrecompany.ticketsource.co.uk, 7.15pm & 2.15pm (Sat), £12.50 • The St Mary’s Players return with Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s 10 EASTER 2015
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The Jersey Boys, The Hippodrome, Bristol, Tue 26 May-Sat 13 Jun.
WW2-set musical in which an American nurse falls for a French plantation owner on a Pacific island. Me And My Girl Wed 22–Sat 25 Apr, The Western Opera Players, 01934 517544/07800 886891, boxoffice@wops.co.uk or www. ticketsource.co.uk/wops, 7.30pm & 2pm (Sat) £12-£13 • Lovable Lambeth lad Bill Snibson is astonished to discover that, due to an accident of birth, he has inherited the title of ‘Earl of Hareford’. Western Opera Players serve up this entertaining tale of social collisions with a script revised by Stephen Fry. Guys & Dolls Tue 28 Apr-Sat 2 May, Bristol Amateur Operatic Society, 07927 382668, boxoffice@baosbristol.co.uk or ticketsource.co.uk/baosbristol 7.30pm &2.30pm (Sat), £12.50 • Nathan Detroit desperately needs $1,000 for his illegal gambling. So he bets high-roller Sky Masterson that he can’t whisk pious Sarah Brown to Havana. BAOS brings Broadway to Bristol. Grease Wed 27-Sat 30 May. Bristol Amateur Operatic Society Youth, 07927 382668, www. ticketsource.co.uk/baosbristol. 7.30pm and 2.30pm (Sat), £12.50£14.50 • BAOS Youth are back, bringing the swinging 1950s to Bristol. Featuring hit songs from the film including ‘Summer Nights’ and ‘Greased Lightning’, dust off your leather jackets and pink skirts for a night of rock and roll. THE TOBACCO FACTORY Raleigh Rd, Avon, Bristol, BS3 1TF. 0117 902 0060. www.tobaccofactory.com Romeo and Juliet Until Sat 4 Apr, £16-£24 • Romeo and Juliet, from rival families the Capulet’s and the Montague’s, are the star-crossed lovers in one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. Directed by Polina Kalinina, co-produced by the Tobacco Factory. The Amazing Bubble Man Sun 12 Apr, 11am & 1.30pm, £9 • An international show with art, science, magic and lots of bubbles. Leading “bubbleologist”, Louis Pearl has been working with the medium and entertaining
families for over 30 years. From square bubbles to bubbles inside bubbles, Louis has it all. Around the World in 80 Days Wed 1-Sat 18 Jul, £7-£13 • Phileas Fogg and his faithful servant Passepartout plan an audacious voyage around the globe in just 80 days. One of the best-known literary journeys is undertaken with only a bag full of money, a pocket watch and a wager to win.
FURTHER AFIELD THE BACON THEATRE Dean Close School, Shelbourne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002, www.bacontheatre. co.uk Hugless Douglas Wed 22 Apr, 10.30 am, £7.50-£8.50 • A story of a loveable brown bear in search of the perfect hug . . . but there are just so many to choose from. Douglas discovers what he was searching for all along; his mother’s best big bear hugs. Blunderbuss presents this tale with music and puppetry, perfect for children aged 3-7. EVERYMAN THEATRE Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573, www.everymantheatre.org.uk Snow White on Ice Wed 6-Sat 9 May, 2pm and 7.45pm, £17-£29 • The Russian Ice Stars present one of the most classic and best-loved fairy tales. The original story of the magic mirror, poisoned apple and the perfect Prince Charming is brought to life with a mix of ballet, gymnastics and aerial acrobatics. PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE Parabola Arts Centre Auditorium, Parabola Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 3AA. 01242 707338. www.parabolaartscentre.co.uk Charlie and Lola Sat 4-Mon 6 Apr, 4.30pm (Sat),11am (Sun/ Mon),1.30pm (Sun) • Charlie and Lola are excited to be back on stage with their brand new play, and this time they’re bringing Sizzles the dog! Enter a magical journey through the seasons with puppets, live action and music.
SALISBURY ARTS CENTRE Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT, 01722 321744. www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk My Friend Mole Sat 4 Apr, 11am, £5.50-£6.50 • What’s the best friend anyone can have? An imaginary one! Birdsnest Theatre brings its gentle tale of a special friendship and imagination to life with live music, storytelling and a rich visual language. Suitable for ages 3-6. SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA. 01722 320333, www.salisburyplayhouse.com The Tap Dancing Mermaid Sat 25 Apr, 2.30pm, £7-£9 • In which Moon tells the magical story of Marina Skippett, banned from dancing by her evil Aunty, who creeps down to the boardwalk every night to shuffle to the sounds of the sea. SWINDON ARTS CENTRE Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4BJ. 01793 614837, www. swindontheatres.co.uk Pinocchio Thu 2 Apr, 11am & 2.30pm, £14 • Starbright Entertainments present this tale featuring a puppet’s longing to become a real boy. The show features ultra violet glow-in-the-dark puppetry. THE WYVERN THEATRE Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN. 01793 524481, www.swindontheatres.co.uk The Snail and the Whale Tue 7-Wed 8 Apr, 11am, 2pm & 4.30pm, £11-£12 • Creators of ‘The Gruffalo’ Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler present another collaboration: a tiny snail longs to see the world, and hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Ages 4+ Tree Fu Tom Sun 12 Apr, 1pm & 3.30pm, £11.50-£13.50 • This pint-sized superhero, popular from the well-known CBeebies series, invites you into his world Treetopolis, offering adventure, music, audience participation and plenty of Tree Fu. From Premier Stage Productions Ltd & Fremantle Media. I Need a Doctor Thu 16 Apr, 7.30pm, £11-£13 • This kind of doctor won’t be taking your blood pressure, instead transporting you to another time period. An adaptation of the Doctor Who series, The Whosical travels to Swindon following its success at Edinburgh. Age 8+ PRIMARY TIMES
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Deadlines: List your school or community group’s events in Primary Times for free. We work half a term in advance so we’re now collecting information for late May, June and July: deadline Mon 20 April. If your event is to raise funds for a school, a charity or your community, and is open to the public, please let us know at the address below. NEW EMAIL ADDRESS Primary Times editor Mike Gartside now has a new email address. Please send all listings information and news/feature ideas to him at: mike.gartside@b-nm.co.uk 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!
MARCH UNTIL WED 25 MAR WINTER IN THE GREENHOUSE At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB, 0845 345 1235, www.at-bristol. org.uk, free with general admission • Gardening isn’t just a ‘summer thing’. Discover sweet chestnuts and other natural treats, along with the science behind their growth and the way we eat them. UNTIL SUN 29 MAR BATH IN FASHION: CHEESY MACARONIS The Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King St, Bath,
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BA1 2BL, 01225 446865, www.herschelmuseum.org.uk. 10.30am12pm, £6 (includes entry to the museum) • Join Elle Hitchens for a practical demonstration of how the fashionable fop-about-town achieved his look. UNTIL SAT 4 APR LAMBING WEEK Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish, North Somerset, BS24 6AH, 01934 523500, www.puxton.co.uk. 9am-5.30pm, standard admission applies • Help the farmers bottle feed the new born lambs. Hold the lambs if you wish and, if you’re lucky, you may even see one being born. UNTIL SAT 11 APR EASTER EGG HUNT The egg, Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath, BA1 1ET, 01225 823409, www.theatreroyalbath. co.uk. The egg theatre and locations across Bath City Centre, free • Twenty-five specially decorated eggs are hidden all over Bath City Centre, can you find them all?! Egg hunt maps will be available at the egg theatre’s café, Bath Library, Bath’s Visitor Centre and via download. UNTIL TUE 5 MAY MEDICAL LAB At-Bristol, Anchor Rd, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB, 0117 9092000, www.at-bristol. org.uk. 10am-4pm/5pm (weekends and school holidays), standard admission prices apply • Investigate some simple medical techniques used by doctors, nurses and surgeons, and try some specialist equipment out for yourself.
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UNTIL SUN 31 MAY SPRING FLOWERS AT LACOCK ABBEY Lacock Abbey, Lacock, Wiltshire, SN15 2LG, 01249 730459, www. nationaltrust.org/lacock. 10am-
5.30pm, standard admission prices apply • A whole variety of spring flowers emerge at Lacock, from crocuses and daffodils to wild garlic: perfect for a sunny stroll with the family. UNTIL SUN 1 NOV CATTLE COUNTRY ADVENTURE PARK Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkeley, Gloucester, GL13 9EW, 01453 810510, www.cattlecountry.co.uk, 10am-4pm, £8.60 (adult)/£9.45 (child) • This popular attraction reopens its doors for the year, allowing families to get up-closeand-personal with the resident goats, enjoy a round of mini-golf and test out the giant bouncy pillow. The indoor playbarns mean that even the unpredictable British weather won’t stop the fun. FRI 27 MAR-THU 2 APR SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE The Watershed, 1 Canon’s Rd, Bristol, BS1 5TX, 0117 927 5100, www.watershed.co.uk. 1pm, £5.50/£4 • After Aardman’s critical and commercial success with ‘Wallace and Gromit’, it’s Shaun the Sheep’s turn for his own big screen adventure. Join the wooly hero as he takes the day off from Mossy Bottom farm and ends up in the big city. Can Shaun get everyone back home safely? FRI 27 MAR-SUN 12 APR EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish, North Somerset, BS24 6AH, 01934 523500, www.puxton.co.uk. 9am-5.30pm, standard admission prices apply • Get down to Puxton Park during the Easter holidays and meet Ruxton Rabbit! Daily Easter activities mean everyone has a chance to win an egg. A special lunch with Ruxton Rabbit is held on Easter Sunday. £5 per child including lunch, call to reserve tickets.
FROM SAT 28 MARCH FARRINGTON’S COWTASTIC FARM PARK Farrington Farm, Main St, Farrington Gurney, North Somerset, BS39 6UB., 01761 452266, www.farringtons.co.uk. 9am-7pm/5pm (Sun), prices depend on child’s age and time of visit, free-£4.95/50p (adults) • Farrington’s reopens its doors just in time for the Easter holidays. Attractions include the 6,000sq ft playbarn, fun and educational games such as giant boot skittles, duck racing and grass sledges, as well as a variety of farm animals ready to make friends. SAT 28 MAR BUBBLE BLAST At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB, 0845 345 1235, www.at-bristol. org.uk, 12.15pm & 3.15pm, free with general admission • Bubbles are curious - how do they float and pop? Investigate and mess with mixtures to make the perfect bubble, but maybe not the bathtime version. SAT 28 MAR WILD OUTDOORS DAY Windmill Hill City Farm, Philip St, Bedminster, Southville, Bristol, BS3 4EA, 0117 963 3252, www. windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk. 12pm4pm, £3/kids free • The farm’s spring event celebrates all things outdoors and wild. Plenty of activities for all ages plus a BBQ, outdoor kitchen, music and more. SAT 28 MAR BATH IN FASHION: STYLE YOURSELF GEORGIAN No.1 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR, 01225 428126, www.no1royalcrescent.org.uk. 11am-4.30pm, free with standard admission • Enter the world of 18th century fashion! Walk through the interiors of No.1 Royal Crescent and discover why the Georgians were so » EASTER 2015
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5100, www.watershed.co.uk. £6.50(adult)/£4.50(child) • Suitable for all the family, these clay-building workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn from the expert model makers at Aardman Animations. And the fun doesn’t have to stop there. Participants can take their clay models home and try animating them using Aardman’s software.
SAT 28 MAR-SUN 12 APR GIANT DUCK HUNT WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT, 01453 891223, www.wwt. org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge, 9.30am, general admission charges apply • This event features slightly different birds from the normal visitors to the Wetlands, being bright yellow and plastic. Can you spot the oversized ducks in the grounds? SAT 28 MAR-SUN 12 APR EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA Bristol Aquarium, Anchor Rd, Harbourside, BS1 5LL, 0117 929 8929, www.bristolaquarium.co.uk. 10am-5pm, standard admission prices apply/under 3s free • Two weeks of special Easter themed activities – find out what’s recently hatched at Bristol Aquarium, go on an egg hunt and discover which creatures lay thousands of eggs. SUN 29 MAR WHIRLY BIRDS FUN DAY The Helicopter Museum, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8PP, 01934 635227, www. helicoptermuseum.co.uk, 10am5.30pm, £6.50 (adult)/£4.50 (child) • Helicopters won’t be the only things taking flight during this day of live demonstrations, with an emphasis on nature and wildlife. MON 30 MAR NIGHT TIME ORIENTEERING Leigh Woods, Valley Rd, Bristol, BS8 3PZ, www.nationaltrust.org. uk/leigh-woods. 7.30pm-9pm, £3 per family • Have a go at navigating the woods using your explorer skills as night falls. Don’t forget to take a torch! NB visitors should park on North Rd and follow event signage from the North Rd entrance to the National Trust Ranger’s office. Booking required. MON 30 MAR CHINESE OPERA MASK MAKING Museum of East Asian Art, 12 Bennett St, Bath, Ba1 2QJ, www. meaa.org.uk. 1.30pm-4pm, standard admission prices apply • A family fun day in the temporary exhibition gallery, where the exhibition ‘Music in China’ is on display. Immerse yourself in a range of fun packed activities including mask making, dressing up, face painting, and the chance to handle some traditional Asian musical instruments. MON 30 MAR-THU 9 APR EASTER CHALLENGE Westonbirt Arboretum, Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS, 01666 880220, www.forestry.gov. uk/westonbirt. 10.30am-4pm, free with standard admission • Discover the forest’s awakening trees this spring alongside the newest additions to the collection. As you explore, see if you can solve the Easter riddle to win a PRIMARY TIMES
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sweet treat. Also different spring crafts each week. MON 30 MAR-SUN 12 APR ALIEN TOURS At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB, 0117 909 2000, www.at-bristol.org.uk, price TBC plus standard admission • See the exhibits in the science centre through the eyes of an alien, with the robot tour guide.
APRIL WED 1 APR CCS ADOPTION EASTER EGG HUNT Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Rd, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1PG, 01275 852606, www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk. 10.30am-5pm, standard admission prices apply • Discover more about this Bristol based charity and how they help to bring families together. Children can take part in the hunt and win a chocolate treat. WED 1 APR FAMILY SING ALONG Stoke Rd, Durdham Down, Bristol, 0117 903 0609, www.bristolzoo. org.uk. 2pm-3pm, £4 per child • Join in with a wild and wonderful musical adventure, celebrating animals like bats, foxes and squirrels, and maybe a few more exotic ones too. Poco Drom’s original songs will have you squeaking, hopping, wriggling and roaring along.
WED 1 APR EXTRAVAGANT EASTER EGGS No.1 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR, 01225 428126, www.no1royalcrescent.org.uk. 11am-1pm, free with standard admission • Sugar paste eggs filled with sweets, gifts, and hand written mottos were fashionable gifts in the 18th century. Get along and decorate your own wooden egg, write a motto with a quill and ink, then add mini chocolate eggs for the perfect Easter gift. WED 1-WED 8 APR DRAGONS AT EASTER Berkeley Castle, 1 High St, Berkeley, Glos, GL13 9BH, 01453 512999, www.berkeley-castle.com. 11am5pm, free with standard admission prices • Dragon-themed activities for all the family including a dragon hunt through the castle and grounds, arts and crafts activities and a Chinese dragon parade. THU 2 APR FAMILY BUG HUNT Leigh Woods, Valley Rd, Bristol, BS8 3PZ, www.nationaltrust.org. uk/leigh-woods. 10am-11.30am, £3.50/under 5s free • Discover what lies beneath the undergrowth at this beautiful site, explore the homes of the woodland mini beasts and pick out your top sprinter to enter the snail race! Booking essential. THU 2 & THU 9 APR SHAUN THE SHEEP MODEL MAKING WITH AARDMAN The Watershed, 1 Canon’s Rd, Bristol, BS1 5TX, 0117 927
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SAT 4 APR EASTER EGG ROLLING Prior Park Landscape Garden, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH, 01225 833422, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/prior-park. 10am-5.30pm, standard admission prices apply • What better place to be on an Easter Saturday morning than racing your very own eggs down Prior Park’s many hills? SAT 4 APR NOAH’S CHOCOLATE TRAIL Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Rd, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1PG, 01275 852606, www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk. 10.30am-5pm, standard admission prices apply • Hunt through the Easter trail and discover a chocolatey surprise! Adults and children can take part in the novelty games and get creative with fun Easter crafts. SAT 4-SUN 5 APR TASTE CHOCOLATE Brunel Square and Great Eastern Hall, ss Great Britain, Bristol, 0117 926 0680, www.tastechocolate. co.uk. 10am-4.30pm, free • A chocoholic’s dream with over 40 stalls selling everything from cakes to hot chocolate and Easter eggs. Learn the story of Bristol’s chocolate heritage, listen to live music and take part in a range of family activities. SAT 4-MON 6 APR WE ARE FAMILY: EMMA SMITH Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA, 0117 917 2300, www. arnolfini.org.uk. 1pm-5pm, free • Join Arnolfini’s learning team over the Bank Holiday weekend to explore the ‘We Are Family’ exhibition through a range of exciting and engaging activities. SAT 4–MON 6 APR BRISTOL HARBOUR RAILWAY RIDES M Shed, Harbourside, Bristol 12pm–5pm, £4 (all day rover)/£2 (single)/£3 (return to ss Great Britain)/under 6 free • Take a train trip on the Bristol Harbour Railway and be transported back to the days of steam. Ride on Britain’s only dockside steam railway behind one of the Bristol-built locomotives. Buy tickets on-board on the day. Trips run every 40 minutes. SAT 4 AND WED 8 APR MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY The Bird and Deer Park, Prinknash, Cranham, Gloucester, GL4 8EX, 01452 812727, www.thebirdpark. com. 11.30am, £10 per child (includes park entry) • Get ready for all things weird and wonderful with a special Alice in Wonderland » EASTER 2015
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Mad Hatter’s tea party hosted in a specially themed marquee inside the park. Fancy dress is encouraged, while face painting and lunch are included in the price. The Bird Park’s new Visitor Centre is also open, offering outstanding views of the park from its many balconies. TUE 7 APR EASTER EGG PAINTING WORKSHOP Yate Heritage Centre, Church Rd, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5BG, 01454 862200, www.yateheritage. co.uk. 10.30am and 1.30pm, free • Create your own artistic Easter egg! Suitable for ages 5-12. Booking essential. TUE 7-FRI 10 APR GREEN TECH CAMP Bristol Grammar School, University Rd, Tyndalls Park, Bristol, BS8 1SR, 0207 193 4002, www.firetechcamp. com, 10am-4pm, £350 per course • A special video game design camp to celebrate Bristol’s status as European Green Capital 2015. There are themes and graphics provided for young people to build their games around green cities, renewable energy, transportation, food, nature and resources. Plus special speakers about how we can all make our city greener. Suitable for ages 9-14. WED 8 APR MOSAIC WORKSHOP Yate Heritage Centre, Church Rd, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5BG, 01454 862200, www.yateheritage.co.uk. 10.30am and 1.30pm, free • Make your own portable mosaic with an Easter theme. Suitable for ages 5-12. Booking essential. SAT 11-SUN 12 APR JOHN KING TRIPS M Shed, Harbourside, Bristol, 12pm–5pm, £6 (adult)/£4 (child/ concs) • Take a trip on the harbour on the John King, a 1935 diesel tug built to tow cargo ships from Bristol City Docks to the mouth of the River Avon. Buy tickets on-board on the day. Trips last approximately 30 minutes. SAT 11-SUN 12 APRIL DIESEL GALA Avon Valley Railway, Bath Rd, Bristol, BS30 6HD, 0117 932 5538, www.avonvalleyrailway.org. Times and prices tba • The popular diesel gala returns for a third year with a whole range of activities including passenger and freight demonstrations.
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TUE 14 APRIL BENEATH THE WATERLINE FILM SCREENING Folly Farm Centre, Pensford, Bristol, BS39 4DW, www.avonwildlifetrust.co.uk, 7pm-9pm, free • Film-maker Jack Perks reveals an unknown world in his film of the freshwater fish dwelling in rivers throughout the UK. FRI 17-SUN 19 APR BESPOKE: THE UK HANDMADE BICYCLE SHOW Brunel’s Old Station, The Passenger Shed, Station Approach, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS1 6QH, 0844 6622970, www. brunels-old-station.co.uk. 9.30am6pm, £10-£20 • From handmade frames and components to clothing and designed bicycle elements, Bespoke showcases the international talents of independent makers and designers of the bicycle world. SAT 18 APR NIGHT TIME GLOW IN THE PARK Royal Victoria Park, Marlborough Lane, Bath, BA1 2NQ, www.glowinthepark.co.uk, 7pm–10.30pm, £20 (early bird individual)/ £25 (post early bird individual) • Light up Royal Victoria Park while running, jogging or walking five kilometres in your brightest neon colours. Take head-torches, glow-sticks and anything else that will light your way on this safe family event. Pre-book for places. SAT 18 APR SO YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER? Prema Arts Centre, South St, Uley, near Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5SS, 01453 860703, www. prema.org.uk. 10am-4pm, £25 • Is your head full of stories? Join in this session for all budding writers and learn tips and techniques to help spin a great tale. Suitable for ages 12-15. SAT 18 APR-SAT 31 OCT WITHDRAWN Leigh Woods, Bristol, BS8 3PZ, www.bristol2015.co.uk/events/ withdrawn. Free • Luke Jerram invites visitors to Leigh Woods in Bristol, to experience an unexpected encounter with a flotilla of abandoned fishing boats installed in the depths of the woodland. At
night the navigation lights turn on, see if you can spot them through the trees. SUN 19 APR WORLD HERITAGE DAY Prior Park Landscape Garden, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH, 01225 833422, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/prior-park. 10am-4.30pm, standard admission applies/free to Discovery Card holders • Join in a celebration of World Heritage, including the chance to dress up like a Georgian and dance a minuet like one too! SUN 19 APR HAIRSPRAY AUDITIONS Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1QN, 01793 524481, www.swindontheatres. co.uk. Audition times TBA, download an audition form from the website • Are you aged 9-21 with a passion for theatre? Why not audition for Wyvern Theatre’s Summer Youth Project 2015! This year’s production is ‘Hairspray’, the all singing, all dancing musical set in 1960s Baltimore. Auditionees must be available for rehearsals and performances from the 9-23 Aug. MON 20 APR GREEN YOUTH DAY: IT’S OUR FUTURE Colston St, Cabot, Bristol, BS1 5AR, 0117 3790115, www.bristol2015. co.uk/events. 9am-4pm, free but schools must book in advance • The first official Bristol 2015 summit is focused on young people and environmental issues. Talks from guest speakers, films, demonstrations and debates on everything from climate change to human rights. This event is open to any young person under the age of 25. SAT 25 APR ST. GEORGE’S DAY CELEBRATION Yate Heritage Centre, Church Rd, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5BG, 01454 862200, www.yateheritage.co.uk. 10.30am-4.30pm, free • Claiming to be the biggest St. George’s Day event in the area, enjoy a full day of English style entertainment and activities including Morris dancing, a brass band, Punch and Judy and archery, while even St. George himself is in attendance.
SAT 25 APR LONGWELL GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL NEARLY NEW SALE Longwell Green Primary School, Ellacombe Road, Longwell Green, Bristol, BS30 9BA, qualitynearlynewsale@live.co.uk • Sell off those relatively unused presents and children’s items. Potential sellers, email for an info pack. SAT 25-SUN 26 APR DAIRY WEEKEND Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish, North Somerset, BS24 6AH, 01934 523500, www.puxton. co.uk. 9am-5.30pm, standard admission prices apply • Join the farmers at Puxton Park for a behind-the-scenes tour of the dairy farm. Join Clover the cow for lunch, tickets £5 per child, call to book a place. SUN 26 APR BRILLIANT BIRDS FAMILY WALK Stoke Rd, Durdham Down, Bristol, 0117 903 0609, www.bristolzoo. org.uk. 8am-9.30am, £4 per child • Hop along to the Downs for a bird spotting walk with Ed Drewitt. Find out about the birds who make this area their home, including the super speedy peregrine falcons who nest in the Avon Gorge. WED 29 APR-MON 4 MAY CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL Venues throughout Cheltenham, www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/ jazz • Cheltenham goes jazz mad with a range of visiting international artists, plus plenty of participatory events for children, including Family Show: Supersonics (Mon 4 May), Jazz Kids (Sat 2 & Sun 3 May) and Jazzlines Teddy Bears’ Picnic, (Sun 3-Mon 4 May), 12.30pm.
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urban walking festival returns for a third year, with over 150 walks from 60 organisations. Highlights include a walking tour in and around Bristol’s Underfall Yard, a chance to learn the ancient Chinese exercise Qi Gong at Ashton Court, and a guided tour of Leigh Woods. SAT 2 MAY STARS OF TIME The Helicopter Museum, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 8PP, 01934 635227, www. starsoftime.co.uk, 10am-5.30pm, £10 (adult)/£6.50 (child) • A sci-fi experience day where you can meet some of your favourite characters. SAT 2-SUN 3 MAY AMBERLEY COW HUNT Amberley Parochial School, Amberley, near Stroud, GL5 5JG, 01453 873349, www.amberley. gloucs.sch.uk. 1pm-3pm, prices tba • Spot the ‘amoosingly’ named cows hidden around the village of Amberley, tuck into cakes in the vintage tea tent and enjoy fun for all the family at the seventh annual Cow Hunt fundraiser. SAT 9-SUN 10 MAY FAMILY FUN DAY Avon Valley Railway, Bath Rd, Bristol, BS30 6HD, 0117 932 5538, www.avonvalleyrailway.org. Times and prices tba • Promises an enjoyable day of activities for all the family. This year special guest Peppa Pig is on hand to meet children at intervals throughout the day. SAT 15-SUN 16 MAY LONGWELL GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL SECOND HAND BOOK SALE Longwell Green Primary School, Ellacombe Road, Longwell Green, Bristol, BS30 9BA, qualitynearlynewsale@live.co.uk • Books, games , puzzles and DVDs for both adults and children. Email for a sellers pack. SAT 16 MAY ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Rd, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1PG, 01275 852606, www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk. 10.30am-5pm, 18
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standard admission prices apply • Noah’s Ark is home to a variety of endangered species, large and small, weird and wonderful. Take part in the endangered species trail and discover the threats to the animals’ natural habitat. FROM SUN 17 MAY SUMMER SUNDAYS Sevington Victorian School, Sevington, Grittleton, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7LD, 01249 783070. www.sevingtonvictorianschool. co.uk. 2pm-5pm, admission free, donations welcome • Visit Sevington Victorian School on Sundays and enjoy a traditional lesson in the school room and take tea in the schoolhouse parlour. FRI 22 MAY MUSIC WITH MUMMY Stoke Rd, Durdham Down, Bristol, 0117 903 0609, www.bristolzoo. org.uk. 10am-11am, £4 per child • Make some melodious music on the Downs! Decorate and play a shaker, sing, dance, do action songs and meet some wildlife puppets with Music with Mummy’s Fiona. Suitable for 15 months-4 years. Dad, Gran, or any other responsible adults welcome! SAT 23-SUN 24 MAY VEG FEST The Amphitheatre and Waterfront Square, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5LL, 0117 307 9872, www.bristol. vegfest.co.uk. 11am-10pm/9pm (Sun), £3 (before 5pm), £5 after, under 16s free • Celebrate all things vegan with 150 stalls, 15 caterers and a special kid’s cookery area. SAT 23-SUN 31 MAY DOWNY DUCKLINGS Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT, 01453 891900, www.wwt.org. uk. 9.30am-5.30pm, free with standard admission • Go behind the scenes at the centre’s busy duckery to learn how they rear hundreds of young birds each year and see the many fluffy ducklings, goslings and cygnets. SUN 24 MAY BANK HOLIDAY FAMILY CAMPING Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane,
THU 28 MAY BRILLIANT BUTTERFLIES Stoke Rd, Durdham Down, Bristol, 0117 903 0609, www.bristolzoo. org.uk. 10am-3.30pm, £10 per child • Did you know that butterflies can taste with their feet? Discover the amazing world of these colourful insects with a morning butterfly spotting on the Downs. In the afternoon, plant a mini butterfly garden to take home. Suitable for 8-12 years. Children will need to take their own packed lunch.
ONGOING EVENTS STORYTELLING At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB, 0845 345 1235, www.at-bristol. org.uk, free with general admission • Every weekend, interactive science-themed stories include slugs, magical forests, puddles and bathtubs. Suitable for under 8s. JUNGLE TOTS AT NOAH’S ARK ZOO FARM Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Bristol. 01275 852 606, 10.30am-12pm, free for season ticket holders or £10 for one adult and up to two children • Every Monday morning during term time, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm hosts a parent and toddler group. TRACTOR TED’S LITTLE FARM AT BOWOOD HOUSE AND GARDENS The Bowood Estate, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9NF. 01294 812102, www.bowood.org, cost of admission • Calves, lambs, piglets and chicks live at Tractor Ted’s Little Farm at Bowood. Designed especially for young children to engage with farm animals in a friendly environment, this facility has guinea pigs to handle at regular times every day, plus plenty of helpers to encourage children to gain confidence around animals and to answer questions. LIVE SCIENCE SHOWS At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB, 0117 909 2000, www.at-bristol.org.uk, general admission applies • Get hands-on and take an At-Bristol
look at classic cake ingredients: how stretchy can you make flour, and how foamy can you make eggs? Discover more about the science behind smell and recreate bakery aromas, then find out just what happens to food once it’s been swallowed - all with plenty of audience participation, of course. Regular shows at weekends and daily during school holidays. CREW DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Brunel’s ss Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Bristol, BS1 6TY. 0117 926 0680, www.ssgreatbritain.org, daily, free with general admission • Would you have made the grade as a Victorian crew member? Pick up an activity wheel from the ship’s visitor centre and try out a series of challenges as you explore Brunel’s famous ship. SOUNDS OF THE 1800s Brunel’s ss Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Bristol, BS1 6TY. 0117 926 0680, www.ssgreatbritain.org, daily, free with general admission • Transport yourself 170 years into the past as the First Class Dining Saloon comes bursting to life. A Victorian three-course dining experience is vividly recreated with gossip, clinking cutlery and even a spot of gambling; inspired by true stories taken from passengers’ accounts. THEATRE TOURS Bristol Hippodrome, St. Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ. 0844 871 3012, www.atgtickets. com/bristol, regular Saturday tours, 10.30am, £16.40 • Go behind the scenes of Bristol’s West End for two hours of fun and adventure - from front of house history to the stars and gossip backstage. An exciting insight into how this historic Bristol theatrical institution runs. PRIOR PARK LANDSCAPE GARDEN Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ prior-park, 01225 833422, cost of general admission • Prior Park Landscape Garden offers arguably the most picturesque views in Bath. Parents can enjoy the gorgeous surroundings while kids can get stuck into the National Trust’s current ‘50 Things To Do Before You’re Eleven And Three Quarters’ initiative. FOOD! At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB, 0117 909 2000, www.at-bristol. org.uk • This major exhibition by Bristol’s hands-on science centre demonstrates how to pop corn using nothing but light energy, grind your own grain, create sugar explosions, and converse with a robot waiter. Lose yourself in these foodie adventures.
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hile hysteria may not reach quite the same levels as at Christmas, the yelp of small children on Easter morning as they discover a breakfast table piled with confectionary eggs is hard to live up to once the initial sugar rush is over. But any parent apprehensive about excessive sweet consumption this holiday has lots of other options for celebrating Easter. From egg hunts in your back garden to homemade chocolate nests, it just takes a little planning and energy to keep the kids creatively occupied. Or, if you run out of ideas, let the experts take the strain at one of area’s many attractions offering Easter fun. THRILL OF THE HUNT The kids may protest, but not all eggs at Easter have to be made of chocolate. If you have a reasonably large garden or access to a park, you could organise outdoor activities such as a traditional egg and spoon race or an Easter egg hunt. Hard boil the eggs first to make sure there are no messy accidents and paint them in bright colours. If you have older children how about leaving clues to the eggs’ whereabouts to make an Easter-themed treasure hunt? Make sure there are enough craftily hidden eggs, as well as some obviously-placed treats for little ones so all ages have a fair chance. IF THE CAP FITS As traditional as chocolate eggs, an Easter bonnet is a great way to get in the seasonal spirit. For the most authentic looking head gear, find a straw boater from a charity shop or make a basic hat shape out of card if you’re stuck. PRIMARY TIMES
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North Somerset hosts a lambing week from Sat 28 Mar-Sat 4 Apr, with great opportunities to get hands-on with the new arrivals. Help the farmers bottle feed the lambs and feel free to hold them if you like. Alternatively, budding treasure hunters should visit Bath, home to a city-wide Easter egg hunt, through to Sat 11 Apr! Twenty-five specially decorated eggs are hidden throughout the city centre, by the appropriately-named egg Theatre. Track them down and complete questions on the map to be entered into a prize draw.
Decorate the hat any way you like: perhaps try yellow and white ribbons, tissue paper flowers, small fluffy chicks from craft shops or even real daffodils or flowers from the garden. For variations, try a cardboard Easter crown or rabbit ears made from card and cotton wool. OUT AND ABOUT As the weather gets a little warmer, spring flowers emerge in full bloom. British woodlands can be at their most beautiful at this time of year so why not go for a family walk and see how many different flowers you can spot, from primroses and daffodils to bluebells? You could also help children discover their own green fingers and plant flowers at home; you don’t even have to have a garden to plant some bulbs: a window box or flower pot will be plenty. You could even try growing vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, squash and beans, which are all great choices for spring. Local farms can be extra special
at this time of year, with all kinds of fluffy new arrivals from Easter chicks to new-born lambs. Puxton Park,
The egg Theatre Sawclose, Bath, BA1 1ET T: 01225 823409 W: www.theatreroyal.org.uk. Puxton Park Cowslip Lane Hewish, North Somerset, BS24 6AH T: 01934 523500 W: www.puxton.co.uk.
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Chocolate Easter nests These Easter treats are easy to make and deliciously moreish. Children can’t wait to get stuck in and get their hands covered in chocolate . . . just make sure you’re wearing aprons first! You will need: 200g milk chocolate, broken into pieces 85g crushed shredded wheat 2 x 100g bags of mini chocolate eggs Cupcake cases. • Melt the chocolate in a bowl placed over a pan of simmering water. • Once the chocolate has melted, mix in the shredded wheat until fully coated. • Now the messy bit. Make sure the chocolate has cooled enough for little hands then dive in and mould small batches of mixture into a ‘nest’ shape before placing in a cupcake case. • Chill in the fridge for two hours to set and then decorate the middle of each nest with a few chocolate eggs.
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Easter Fun at Watershed Shaun the Sheep Model Making with Aardman This Easter, The Watershed screens the baa-rilliant animated Shaun The Sheep Movie (Fri 27 March-Thu 2 April). To celebrate, the media centre has invited Aardman’s expert model makers to show you how to make your own clay model at one of the workshops on Thu 2 and Thu 9 Apr. Suitable for all the family, these claybuilding workshops offer a truly unique experience and the opportunity to learn from expert model makers how to make world famous Aardman characters. And the fun doesn’t have to stop there. Participants can take their clay models home and try animating them using Aardman’s software. The workshops provide a creative and hands-on activity for all ages. Workshop ticket prices: £6.50 adult/£4.50 child and conc (must be accompanied by an adult). Ffi and to book: The Watershed T: 0117 927 5100 W: www.watershed.co.uk
Kumon maths and English Kumon offers individualised maths and English study programmes tailored to all ages and abilities. Established for over 50 years, the Kumon programmes enable children to develop their study skills and confidently tackle advanced work. The Kumon English Programme progresses from basic word and sentence building and culminates in critiquing advanced texts. Through daily study of this programme, students develop a wide range of reading comprehension skills, ultimately enabling them to interpret information in advanced literature and become proficient readers. The Kumon Maths Programme leads students from basic numbers to the mastery of arithmetic, algebra and calculus, all without the use of a calculator. Through daily study of this worksheet-based programme, students develop an affinity for mental maths and the confidence to apply a range of skills when faced with a new challenge. Please call the number below to be put in touch with your local study centre. Ffi: Kumon T: 0800 169 3831
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Students at Fairfield High School (FHS) in Bristol had the chance to question Labour’s Darren Jones (left) Labour’s and shadow business secretary Shadow Chuka Umunna talk to pupils Business and teachers at FHS. Secretary Chuka Umunna about job prospects for young people, recently. Both Mr Umunna and local Labour hopeful Darren Jones stressed how it was important for teenagers to develop skills, make the most of opportunities and pursue their ambitions. The pair held discussions with students and local business people about ways employers could help young people more by providing work experience and apprenticeships. They also heard about the success of the school’s students in the Young Enterprise programme, in which a team from FHS developed a Somali sauce last year and won the West of England competition. The visit to the school was part of Labour’s Future Jobs Tour of Britain. Mr Jones, who will contest the Bristol North West seat at the general election in May, outlined his Bristol Jobs Plan. Ffi: Fairfield High School W: www.fairfield.bristol.sch.uk
Spring with a twist of Frozen fun Cattle Country Adventure Park is getting ready to unveil its new attraction, putting the finishing touches to a new animal experience centre where visitors can enjoy demonstrations over Easter. Activities include lamb bottle feeding and falconry shows, along with Easter egg hunts from Sat 28 Mar to Sun 12 April. The park’s falconry expert performs daily shows during this period. While spring may have sprung, there will also be a twist of fun from the Disney film ‘Frozen’ with special appearances from its characters Elsa and Anna from Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr. Activities continue with a chance to meet latest additions including baby guinea pigs, chicks, Tamworth pigs, Cotswold sheep, belted Galloway and white park cattle. Ffi: Cattle Country Adventure Park T: 01453 810510 W: www.cattlecountry.co.uk
Easter ‘hoppyness’ at Farrington’s Farrington’s exciting and fun-filled Cowtastic Farm Park is open for business again from Sat 28 March, just in time for the Easter holidays, and they’re offering extratastic value! Customers can upgrade their entrance tickets, and go extratastic for just £1 more per child. This allows you to hop, skip and jump through both the farm park and indoor playbarn for as little as £4.50 per child. The farm park and playbarn offer adventure whatever the weather and families can also get “hoppy” on the Easter Trail from Sat 28 Mar to Sun 12 Apr. Attractions include a farm-themed play area for little ones plus fun and educational games such as welly throwing, giant boot skittles, duck racing, grass sledges and a fort. The farm park also hosts a wide variety of animals, with pigs, goats, donkeys and lots of ducks and chickens ready to make friends. Cowtastic Farm Park is easy to find and is open every day at 9am from Sat 28 Mar. Ffi: Cowtastic Farm Park just off the A362, Farrington Gurney (between Bristol and Wells) BS39 6UB W: www.farringtons.co.uk
Sample beautiful Yeatheridge Located in the middle of the beautiful, rolling Devon countryside, Yeatheridge Farm Caravan Park is a family run holiday park designed with families in mind. Its location is ideal for families who want to explore the whole of the county as both the north and south Devon coastlines are within an hour’s drive. Whatever the weather, there is always something fun to do at the park, whether it’s splashing around in one of the two heated indoor swimming pools or taking a pony ride around the farm. Plus there is plenty of space for children and adults to enjoy the wonderful outdoors. Scrumptiously tasty meals are served up in The Bull Pen, the on-site fully licensed, family friendly bar, which is perfect for those who fancy a break from the washing up! Ffi: Yeatheridge Farm Caravan and Camping Park East Worlington nr. Crediton, Devon, EX17 4TN T: 01884 860330, E: yeatheridge@talk21.com W: www.yeatheridge.co.uk
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d r a o b n Pi Easter eggs-periments! Explore seasonal activities throughout the Easter holidays in At-Bristol Science Centre. Whip up some scrumptious surprises in their Spring Kitchen, including scrambling eggs inside their shells, creating your own stuffed pasta and discovering the art of chocolate making. In the Greenhouse you can roll your sleeves up, get your fingers dirty and construct a hanging garden to take away. Activities take place from Thu 26 Mar until Wed 10 June. You can also try your hand at being a nurse, doctor or surgeon in the Medical Lab. Find out how to measure reflexes, listen to your heartbeat, examine x-rays and even learn surgical skills. Plus, don’t forget to take part in their latest science show, Bubble Blast!, from Sat 28 Mar until Sun 10 May. Investigate the science of bubbles as they float, pop or burst in to flames! All activities are included in the general admission prices, as well as hundreds of hands-on exhibits. Ffi: At-Bristol Science Centre W: www.at-bristol.org.uk T: 0845 345 1235.
A new ‘crafting’ experience is set to hit Bristol in May. Outlaw Artisan Craft Show takes over the Passenger Shed at Bristol Temple Meads on Sat 2-Sun 3 May promising to take the traditional craft show to another level. With crafts to buy, a demo stage and have-a-go workshops, there’s plenty for families and children. At the heart of the event are the 80 hand-picked exhibitors from across the UK who are selling their artisan wares at the show – from screen printed fabric and cushions, to hand illustrated bone china, and fabulous fabric lampshades, to beautiful bespoke jewellery or quirky up-cycled lighting, there will be something for all tastes. Organiser Judi Wildeman says, “This is the first time we have put on an event in Bristol and we have been blown away by the applications from artists and makers locally and further afield. We are really excited by the great mix we will have on offer.” Entry costs £6 for adults (under 16s free) Ffi: Outlaw Artisan Craft Show W: www.outlawevents.co.uk
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Brunel’s ss Great Britain has enjoyed over 170 years of adventure and travelled a million miles at sea. It’s been an incredible journey and it’s far from over. Here’s a guide to a funpacked, family Easter on board the most extraordinary time-machine. Go Aloft! re-opens on Sat 28 Mar. Climb the rigging of the ss Great Britain for an authentic Victorian sailor experience and breathtaking view of Bristol. Meet the original “Iron Man”: Mr. Brunel poses for photographs and tells tales of how he built the ship. Taste Chocolate, Sat 4-Sun 5 Apr is a free, two day event showcasing the best chocolate makers in the South West (see Roundabout). With maritime storytelling, Victorian dress-up and authentic sights, sounds and even smells on board the ship, Brunel’s ss Great Britain will transport you back in time for a Victorian Easter.
The daffodils around the Keep at Cardiff Castle are beginning to emerge, a sure sign that spring is here as the popular attraction gears up for a busy Easter break. Special additional activities at the castle for the school holidays include an Easter-themed trail around the site and the everpopular traditional treats of egg rolling and egg decorating. Don’t forget that included in the admission price is a children’s audio tour of the site plus the children’s activity area with dressing-up costumes, arts and crafts and a puppet theatre. which is always a hit with families.
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Colston’s School, Bristol, aims to inspire all children to achieve their best. Small classes and dedicated staff ensure that work is carefully planned to meet the needs of each child. The school offers a bright and engaging curriculum which ensures strong foundations in the core subjects, as well as opportunities for exploration in science, humanities, art and music. The children look forward with great excitement to their weekly Forest School visits. Colstons is lucky to have dedicated areas in the Lower School for science, art and music but the children are frequent visitors to the excellent facilities on the Upper School site. As well as a plethora of extracurricular activities, the school offers an excellent wrap around care programme where parents can drop off pupils from 7.45am and collect until 5.30pm. The best way to experience the unique environment at Colston’s is to visit us. The school promises you a warm welcome. Ffi: Colstons W: www.colstons.bristol.sch.uk
Farm Park Fun A lively Easter programme is lined up at the Dick Whittington Farm Park at Longhope, Gloucestershire. With the arrival of spring, many new babies are born at the park and this is a great chance for families to see new lambs, goat kids and chicks. The baby chicks and ducklings are always great fun to watch. Easter Egg Hunts are lined up for the children to enjoy. There’s also Easter cake and Egg decorating, facepainting and glitter tattooing sessions. The Farm Park electric go-kart course is open, while the aviaries show off a range of colourful birds. With flowers bursting around the park, it is a great time to venture along the nature trails and, at the end, either enjoy something special in the restaurant or set out your own picnic. Ffi: Dick Whittington Farm Park T: 01452 831000 W: www.dickwhittington.org
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Maids lead the way • Girls at Red Maids’ School, Bristol, have excelled in a range of activities, recently. Its pupils have led the way in English and drama, sport, music, art, technology and even politics. A group of Year 11 Red Maids won the Bristol One Act Award with Red Maids’ National their “mesmerising” perYouth Choir Students formance of the play ‘Wild Ducks’. They will now represent Bristol in the Five Counties Festival. In sport, Red Maids’ achieved numerous “firsts” in the Bristol Schools sprint gala; their under-12 and under-14 A and B netball teams are unbeaten so far this season; and three under-16 fencers have made it to the national finals of the British Youth Championships. Soon-to-retire director of music Stephen Brown has the pleasure of seeing three Year 8 girls winning coveted places with the National Youth Choir of Great Britain. In art, Year 13 student Zoe Laurence has had a colourful study of flowers chosen as one of 10 finalists in this year’s Education Art Prize. In a Bristol University-led technology competition, two Red Maids helped develop the winning design for a wristwatch for people undergoing cognitive behaviour therapy. The icing on the cake came when two Red Maids, Neha Mehta and Daisy Newbold-Harrop, were selected to join Bristol’s youth parliament as Mayor and Chair of the Youth Council. Mrs Tobias, headmistress of Red Maids’ Senior School, says, “It’s been an incredible year so far for the girls and I’m immensely proud. These successes reflect the wide range of activity and the high standard that our students regularly achieve through their own drive, and with the encouragement of their teachers.” Ffi: Red Maids W: www.redmaids.bristol.sch.uk
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• Spring has arrived at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in Bristol, the perfect season to watch nature come alive with a host of impressive animals enjoying the brighter weather outside, including African elephants, white rhinos and Big Cats. New for 2015: enjoy the farm’s large warm play barns, now with full heating for all indoor play and eating areas. Take the family along to Bristol’s awardwinning ‘all day, all weather’ attraction. Enjoy 12 exciting adventure play areas, an indoor Animal Village and covered Animal Show Pens. Noah’s Ark now has over 25,000 square feet of heated areas to make your visit enjoyable whatever the weather. The farm s offers incredible up-close experiences with amazing animals, including the sight of lions and tigers being fed during the ‘Big Cat Talk’, daily encounters with the giraffe family and watching birds of prey in their daily display. Enjoy a jumbo experience with Noah’s Ark’s impressive new ‘Elephant Eden’ – possibly Europe’s largest elephant habitat. Visiting as part of a group or school trip? Great value group rates will make your day cheaper if you visit together: there’s discounted entry for groups of over 10 people (see website for prices). Hold a birthday party there and the birthday child goes for free, while the rest of your group enjoys the cheap birthday rate. Want a fun educational trip for your class? Over 20,000 school children per year visit in organised trips. For a fantastic family day out, walk beside nature’s giants at Noah’s Ark! Ffi: Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm W: www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk
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Discover real Roman treasure • The Roman Baths is a wonderful place for all the family to enjoy. This Easter, you can discover the astonishing Beau Street Hoard of over 17,000 silver coins. To celebrate the return of the Baths’ very own Roman treasure, a series of fun activities has been organised. Children can find out about Roman life through the children’s audio guide narrated by Michael Rosen. They can also meet Roman costumed characters and listen to their stories. Afterwards, enjoy a special treat in the Pump Room – a children’s tea with an Easter theme. Online fun with the Virtual Hoard You can join in with the Beau Street Hoard online too, have fun uploading your face and text onto your own Roman coin using the app (web address below). Or . . . Win a hoard of chocolate coins! Look out for the Roman Baths’ branded cars in the city centre and enter the competition to guess the number of chocolate coins in a money bag. There are eight money bags to be won. The cars will be stationed in Bath over the Easter break from 30 March-20 April. All entries (over 18 years) will go into a ballot to win a car for the weekend! To take part visit the website, tweet using the Twitter handle and hashtags below, or use the paper entries by the cars. Ffi: Roman Baths (activities) W: www.romanbaths.co.uk/familyactivities or (virtual hoard) W: www.romanbaths.co.uk/virtualhoard or (to enter the chocolate hoard competition) W: www.romanbaths.co.uk/hoard Tw: tweet answers to @ RomanBathsBath using #romansontheroad with your name and age.
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Going underwater Step inside a magical undersea world, home to over 4,000 aquatic creatures this Easter at Bristol Aquarium. • Easter Egg-stravaganza takes place Sat 28 Mar–Sun 12 Apr and visitors will be able to discover what has recently hatched at Bristol Aquarium, go on an egg hunt and find out about creatures that lay thousands of eggs. There will be a programme of daily talks, feeds
and hands-on craft activities. Visitors can also journey through the Amazon, keeping an eye out for electric eels, poison dart frogs and piranha; cruise through the coral seas spotting clownfish, regal tangs, lionfish and unicorn fish and explore UK shores, rippling with starry smoothhound sharks, giant lobsters, seahorses, stingrays and octopus. To think all these sea creatures live in the heart of Bristol! Whichever day you visit, you’ll be able to enjoy a talk by a professional aquarist (someone who looks after all the fish and displays) and then watch an exciting feed. Daily events: 11:30am Coral Reef; 1pm Bay of Rays; 3:30pm (4pm in school hols) Sharks Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun: 2:30pm Amazon Tues, Thurs & Sat: 2:30pm Octopus
Talks and displays are subject to change so it’s always best to call on the day of your visit to check everything is taking place as planned. Children under 3 go free. Open daily. Save money by booking your tickets online. Ffi: Bristol Aquarium Anchor Road, Harbourside, BS1 5LL W: www.bristolaquarium.co.uk
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Open to day visitors at weekends arch and school holidays from 27th M • Set on the edge of 80 acres of unspoilt, natural woodland • Exciting play areas and mini Park entry: railway Adults £3.75 • Barbecue and picnic areas Children £2.75 • Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome • Campsite open 27th March - 1st November
Try one of our amazing outdoor activities Archery
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Canoeing
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Tarzan Tree Tops Trail
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Book all 3 activities for only £30 per person Free entry to the park with any outdoor activity Sessions must be pre-booked and are subject to sufficient group numbers. Discounts available for campers. Terms and conditions for all activities apply. Please see our website for further information.
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What a performance! • They say the best way to learn is to teach. Similarly, the best way to teach performing arts is to have “been there, done that and got the t-shirt!” Consequently, most members of the teaching faculty at Bristol School of Performing Arts (BSPA) are drawn from the theatrical profession, with many having enjoyed several years in either the West End or appearing in major touring productions. As a result, the maxim at BSPA is to learn through performance, giving youngsters an opportunity to appear in a minimum of four ‘in-house’ productions per year, in addition to honouring the regular requests the school receives to provide youngsters to appear alongside professionals in many of the major touring productions visiting the region’s principle theatres. The school’s Dance department has been responsible for providing juvenile dancers for Hippodrome pantomimes for over 50 years while its association with the office of theatrical and film producer Bill Kenwright has resulted in over 45 years of providing the children’s choir for the touring production of ‘Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’. Don’t miss BSPA’s up and coming appearance in this production at the Theatre Royal Bath, in the week commencing Mon 23 Mar. Why not sample ‘the delights’ on offer at BSPA either by attending a free trial class at one of its weekly sessions or by enrolling on its special, week-long Summer School course commencing Mon 27 Jul. The week is tutored by many of the school’s leading instructors and culminates in a special show for the parents staged in its own in-house Hart Theatre. Ffi: BSPA T: Cathy on 07720 378261 E: info@bspa.biz
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Eggsplorer fun at Tyntesfield
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• Just a stone’s throw from Bristol, Tyntesfield was not built as a bold and extravagant statement of wealth, power or politics. Instead its purpose was simple: to serve as a family home. Once hidden and inaccessible, the ordinary and extraordinary lives and possessions of the Gibbs family are ready for discovery. From the gothic house to the relaxing gardens, you are guaranteed a great welcome and something to do or explore at Tyntesfield, whatever the day. There’s an action-packed holiday of fun ahead, with trails, games and activities. Over the long Easter weekend, join Victorian explorers to conquer the highest, furthest and fastest in the New World. Discover their intrepid and exciting tales as they fend off exotic beasts, unearth ancient relics and capture previously unreached tribes on new-fangled photographic film. Conquer Tyntesfield yourself, like a Victorian explorer! You can also experience the great new play areas and woodland sculpture trail. Race through the child-size chicken coop in The Farm, test your balancing skills in The Orchard or explore inside a giant guano bird. The house and gardens are open every day and National Trust members get in free. Ffi: Tyntesfield W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield
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A passion for learning • Badminton School in Bristol is a thriving day and boarding school for girls aged 3-18. Its staff are enormously proud of the school’s heritage and traditions, but are certainly not constrained by them. The size of the campus and community gives a homely and vibrant feel to the school. This, coupled with excellent pastoral care, leaves no scope for anonymity, but rather lends itself to strong, mutually supportive relationships between the girls themselves as well as between girls and staff. Whilst the school retains a nationally outstanding academic record, its focus continues to be on nurturing the girls’ natural curiosity and fuelling their passion for learning. Therefore, it selects girls on their personal strengths and all round ability, as well as their academic potential. It is a characteristic of Badminton girls that they are thoughtful individuals, able to evaluate information and decide for themselves. This approach extends beyond their studies and into dayto-day life. The Badminton community gives girls a chance to develop an understanding of other viewpoints and to think about contributing to the world around them. Girls leave Badminton ready to face the changing and challenging wider world and, when they do, they take with them a strong network of lifelong friends developed through a wealth of shared experiences. The best way to understand the school and to enjoy its atmosphere is to visit. Get in touch and the team will look forward to welcoming you and your daughter. Open Morning: Monday 4th May 2015 Ffi: Badminton School T: 0117 905 5271 E: admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk W: www.badmintonschool.co.uk Tw: @badmintonschool
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A business from home • With her background in corporate banking Julianna Woods was a woman trying to climb the business ladder. She wanted to feel successful, but found she was spending more time with her boss than her family. “I was looking for a change and had a vision of how I wanted my family life to be,” she says. “I wanted to be the mum at the school gates, without rushing back to work, or worrying about childcare bills. But at the same time I didn’t want to compromise my income.” So she started a new business, Forever Ignite International, offering the flexibility of being her own boss, while also helping other mums have the same freedom. The company works with US-based Forever International selling aloe vera-based personal care products. Other mothers who’ve worked with Julianna offer these testimonials: “A year ago I never dreamt I could be a stay at home mum running a business,” says Claire Davies. “Now part of Julianna’s team, I’m receiving an income that replaces my full time salary.” “Thanks to Julianna’s support I have built a business from home,” says Laura Hern. “I’m now receiving an income that replaces both mine and my husband’s professional careers.” “When I came across Forever, I was a mum of two, expecting my third baby,” says Uruj Zahid. “I was desperate to leave my job and be a full time mum. I worked closely with Jules who showed me how I could achieve what I wanted and more.” Ffi: Julianna Woods T: 07584 302759 W: www.facebook.com/forever ignite international
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picturesque Midlands countryside. Prices from £648 for a week’s hire. Willow Wren T: 01788 562183 W: www.willwwowren.co.uk.
ou don’t have to spend a fortune or go overseas to enjoy a fun-filled family holiday. From glamping to seaside bed and breakfasts to the full, family hotel experience, we’ve selected our pick of the best of what Britain has to offer, with something to suit every family’s taste and budget. BEAUTIFUL DEVON Located in the middle of rolling Devon countryside, Yeatheridge Farm and Caravan Park is a family run holiday site designed with families in mind. Just an hour’s drive from both the north and south Devon coastlines, it’s the perfect base to explore. Facilities include two indoor heated swimming pools, pony rides around the park and The Bull Pen, the parks on site, fully licenced bar- so you won’t even have to wash up! Yeatheridge Farm Caravan and Camping Park East Worlington, near Crediton, Devon, EX17 4TN, 01884 860330, www.yeatheridge. co.uk. Prices from £10 per night in low season based on two people per pitch, additional people £4.50 per night, under 3s free. THE HOTEL EXPERIENCE Richardson Hotels is a family run business offering a selection of 3 and 4 star accommodation in both Cornwall and Devon, including the Falmouth, Metropole and Fowey hotels in Cornwall, and the Grosvenor and Grand hotels in Torquay, Devon. All hotels offer
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stunning sea views and are within easy walking distance from the coast, perfect for long family walks along the beach. And, if you’re looking for a bargain, the Grand, Grosvenor and Falmouth hotels are offering kids go free during the school holidays (based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing a standard family room). Richardson Hotels T: 0800 0052244 W: www.richardsonhotels.co.uk.
all round fun. One company, Willow Wren, offers self-driven narrow boat holidays around the
LUXURY YURTS Get back to the UK’s equivalent of the Mongolian steppe in a luxury yurt. Exeter-based Embercombe provides a unique family camp of luxurious yurts offering fun for all ages and the possibility of honing those parenting skills. Set in a quiet Devon valley Embercombe has full access to a lake for swimming, woodlands for exploring and extensive organic gardens and open fields. Full childcare and an on-site crèche are included, so you can attend the optional parenting sessions safe in the knowledge your children are supervised, and
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FUN ON THE WATERWAYS Are your little ones pirates in the making? How about a holiday on the canals? Long boat holidays offer great opportunities to explore Britain, build family team skills as you manoeuvre across the waterways, and of course,
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» most of all, having fun! A holiday from Sun 24-Fri 29 May is £325 per person including all meals, facilitated sessions, child care and activities. Embercombe Higher Ashton, Exeter, EX6 7QQ T: 01647 252983 W: www.embercombe.co.uk. FUN ON THE FARM If you’re a family of animal lovers then why not combine the two and take a holiday to a working farm? Children will have the opportunity to bottle feed lambs, help collect eggs and even milk the cows. There are family friendly farms all over the country with stays from as
little as £275 a week based on three sharing. Perhaps check out Tregondale Farm Cottage, which, from £395 per week, sleeps two to four. Tregondale Farm Cottage Menhenlot, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3RG, T: 01579 342407 W: www.cornishfarmbandb.co.uk. For other ideas see W: www.holidaycottages.co.uk FOREST RETREAT Open-plan, luxury cabins set in the heart of beautiful woodlands. There’s so much for children to see and do in the forest, from making dens, to pond dipping and tree climbing. Forest Holidays, in conjunction with The Woodland Trust, has a range of family holiday offers in locations including the Forest of Dean and Blackwood Forest, Hampshire, while the trust’s Nature Detectives scheme has seasonal activity packs, so children can learn all about nature while they’re having fun. Cabins are baby and toddler friendly with the chance to prebook high chairs or cots. Cabins sleep four from £285 for 3 nights. Forest Holidays T: 03330 110495 W: www.forestholidays.co.uk A VILLAGE HAVEN Bluestone has so many activities to choose from, you won’t know where to start! Helpfully divided into age appropriate categories, the park offers everything from 4x4 safari driving to archery, kayaking and indoor crafts and fun splashing about for very little ones. Kids can enjoy the vast Blue Lagoon water park while mum or dad can take a well-earned break in the on-site spa. Cosy cottages (sleeping four) from £329 for a three night weekend break. Bluestone National Park
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Resort Canaston Woods, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, SA67 8DE T: 01834 862400 W: www.bluestonewales.com. GO FOR GLAMP For those who find normal camping unnecessarily stressful, with its need to recreate a home from home in the countryside, “glamping” has become the buzzword of the last few years. Glamourous camping means you won’t be running for the hills at the thought of staying in a tent (or more exotic accommodation) with your children. Humble Bee Farm has a whole range of accommodation, from cottages to wigwams and bell tents with a double mattress and put up beds for kids. There is also a children’s play area, a full working farm and pitches for tents and caravans if you’d rather bring your own. Pitches from £23 per night. Humble Bee Farm Flixton,
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3UJ T: 01723 890437 W: www.humblebeefarm.co.uk. COFTON CALLING Again, for those who like a choice of accommodation, there are cottages, apartments, holiday homes and good old fashioned camping available at Cofton Country Holidays in South Devon. Located just minutes from the Blue Flag beach at Dawlish Warren, the holiday destination has everything from an indoor leisure complex with swimming pool, sauna and gym to an outdoor heated swimming pool and children’s pool, five coarse fishing lakes and daily activities plus evening entertainment in peak season. Cofton Country Holidays Starcross, Nr Dawlish, EX6 8RP T: 01626 890 111 W: www.coftonholidays.co.uk
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A plantsman’s paradise and so much more. Enjoy glorious walks through the flower-filled arboretum, treat yourself to lunch or afternoon tea and browse our beautiful Gift Shop and Garden Centre for an extensive range of quality plants and all your gardening essentials.
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Thank you so much for the lovely pictures you send me. Lack of space means I can’t publish them all but please keep trying if you weren’t successful this time. This Easter we’ve teamed up with Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, which is offering free family admission to three lucky winners of next issue’s art competition. So get your crayons out and send me pictures on the springlike theme of endangered animals. Please send your pictures to: Arty Barty, BN&Media, Temple Way, Bristol, BS99 7HD, or email high resolution jpegs to my editor at his new email address:
Arty Barty It was great to get your pictures of “looking after baby animals”. Well done to the three winners, who each receive free family admission to Cattle Country Adventure Park, Gloucestershire.
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Millie Lewis, 7, Tutshill C. of E. School, Chepstow This is a delightfully colourful and bright picture as a fair-haired child feeds a lamb, surrounded by r chicks and Easte bunnies. Simple . but uplifting
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Sara Knezevic, 6, St Michael’s On The Mount Primary School, Bristol Sara has drawn a beautiful spring picture with a rider on a pony, cantering through flowers and trees. The characters, even the sun, have faces full of expression, influenced by Japanese manga. I love the wind in the rider’s hair.
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Mike Gartside reviews the new releases.
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windon teaching assistant D. J. McGhee says he wrote this tongue-in-cheek alien adventure to help persuade reluctant readers to enjoy the written word. His work with Year 2 pupils – boys in particular - convinced him that bold, brightly illustrated stories have the best success in getting his target audience to engage with reading. And this colourful tome certainly fulfils the brief. It’s a version of the “alien invasion” story, with HG Wells’ ‘War of the Worlds’ light-heartedly referenced part way through, but reworked for a young audience, complete with skateboards, spikey hair and a hilarious twist in the tale. “As a male in a predominantly female environment, with a talent and passion for exciting comic art and being something of a ‘big kid’ myself, I’m in a great position to reach out to these boys,” says McGhee. “Hopefully I can be something of a role model, influencing and encouraging them to pick up and enjoy books.” A large part of his work involves delivering reading and creative workshops in primary schools in Wiltshire and Oxfordshire, but let’s hope this doesn’t keep him too busy to turn out another book soon. Space Invaders! D.J. McGhee, iwonder publications, £6.99, www.iwonderpublications.co.uk
Apple of whose eye?
Green and pleasant
Brought up by her grandmother, while her separated parents pursue their own lives, Apollinia (Apple) yearns for her absent mother. Her dad and his new girlfriend are occasional visitors, but she’s had no contact with her mum since she left for America to pursue a life in acting. Then, one day in her early teens, Apple’s mother reappears, apparently successful and with a new younger sister, Rain, in tow, ready to play a full part in her life. Sarah Crossan tells the story simply, from the point of view of a talented young teenager with a penchant for poetry. She blends well the anxieties of growing up with the issues of abandonment and reacceptance, as Apple navigates the pressures put on her by conflicting adults. Poignantly, Apple writes a number of pretty accomplished poems for her homework, only to delete them and replace them with something more mundane, knowing that she’ll have to read them out at school and share them with her classmates. This is a plausible coming of age story that will appeal to older children. And, while girls especially will identify with Apple, there’s plenty here that boys can empathise with, too.
While history teaching in primary schools takes an increasingly “modular” approach, examining specific periods in greater or lesser depth, Bryan Beggs has opted for the traditional “beginning to end” method in his ‘England’s Story’. Starting in 55BC (rather than the politically correct BCE) he travels faster than Caesar or Napoleon on a forced march from the Roman invasion, 1066 and the Wars of the Roses, through Victoria, the empire and the world wars, to the internet and climate change. There are a few worries: surely the choice of ‘England’s Story’ as a title devalues the contribution of other British Islanders to this nation’s success? Meanwhile, even in the modern era, the names of kings and queens are trotted out religiously. But the narrative device of two curious twins, Sam and Nikki, quizzing their grandfather about English history is an entertaining way of driving the story along. And Beggs deals with issues such as wars of independence, the fall of empire and devolution in a broad-brush yet even handed way. Taking children’s inquisitiveness as its driver, the author has created an entertaining, if slightly quaint and old-fashioned view of this country’s journey to the modern world.
Apple and Rain Sarah Crossan, Bloomsbury, £6.99, www. bloomsbury.com
England’s Story Bryan Beggs Test Valley Churches Book Society, £10 T: 01264 365190
WORD PUZZLE
Try to find these Easter-related words: basket, bunny, chocolate, ears, treasure, hunt, egg, fluffy, spring, daffodil
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Winner stakes all Poor Viktor isn’t like other vampires. At the tender age of 100, he still hasn’t grown fangs and his mother is starting to worry. Only available as an e-book, ‘Viktor the Vegetarian Vampire’ introduces us to an unusual hero, who dislikes his family’s favourite television viewing (hospital dramas, as there’s lots of blood), preferring gardening programmes instead. What’s more, he rather likes human beings, seeing them as more than a vampire’s traditional source of nutrition. Author and head teacher Rachel Adams constructs a parallel universe where the vampire is widely misunderstood by human beings, while in true Romeo and Juliet style, it’s not impossible for these two worlds to intertwine. Of course, Viktor is a metaphor for any child who feels they’re not quite like the others and this tale will chime with any primary school pupil seeking to express their individuality when all around them are urging them to conform. If it has a weakness, the story is told almost entirely in conversation, with barely a whiff of good old-fashioned, author-led narrative, occasionally leaving the reader with the feeling that they’re eavesdropping on a garden fence natter. Nonetheless, there are some great vampire puns (“Veinsbury’s” will surely come up in a Christmas cracker joke near you, soon) and the coming of age is as heart-warming as it is inevitable. Fangs a million, Rachel! Viktor the Vegetarian Vampire Rachel Adams, self-published, £2.32, www.amazon.com
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hether visiting 64 Gromit statues in eight hours, cycling 18 laps around the pitch of the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, or collecting people’s unwanted coppers, nine-year-old Charlotte Geraghty from Knowle, Bristol, is never short of a fundraising idea. According to her mum, Claire, she was inspired to collect money for Cots for Tots aged as young as four, when visiting her new brother in hospital. This February she was awarded a Young Person’s Medal from the Lord Mayor of Bristol for her imaginative efforts. Cots for Tots supports the work of staff at the Special Care Baby Unit at St Michael’s Hospital, Bristol, and Charlotte took an interest in it
straight away. “I explained that some babies needed a bit of help when they are born and these special cots help them,” says her mum. Charlotte first organised a fundraiser inspired by the story of the Gingerbread Man, which she was learning at school and, with the help of First Great Western Trains travelled 1,857 miles over six days for the charity. Last year, her school Knowle Park Primary helped her mobilise classmates at this and other local schools, raising over £2,000 with her “Coppers for Cots” appeal, which will now become an annual event each November. “I made a coppers well which I took to school,” says Charlotte. “Children and teachers donated
their one and two pence coins and made a wish which was fun. I really want Coppers for Cots 2015 to be bigger this year with lots of children joining in and having fun.” Schools wishing to get involved should contact Cots for Tots. Ffi and to donate to Charlotte’s fundraising W: www. justgiving.com/ Gingerbreadchallenge Cots for Tots and Coppers for Cots W: www.cotsfortots. org.uk
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newly Bristol-based author/illustrator published by Bloomsbury and Pan Macmillan, plus soon-tobe Shaun the Sheep decorator Henning Lohlein, author of the Templar-published, prize winning ‘Fish Food’. In addition to exhibiting work from past, present and future, each illustrator will create a new artwork for the show, illustrating one of their favourite collective nouns. Possible subjects include a “pod” of dolphins, a “charm” of finches or even a “bloat” of hippopotamuses. Other exhibitors include Jo Empson, Donough O’Malley, Sean Julian, Lauren Tobia and Sarah Warburton A Scribble of Illustrators Fri 1-Thu 7 May, Centrespace Gallery, 6 Leonard Lane, Bristol, BS1 1EA, open 11am-5pm. W: www.centrespacegallery.com
ristol City Council has launched a campaign to highlight the damage of second hand smoke to children in cars in advance of the outright ban on smoking in cars with children in, voted for by MPs this February. The campaign reinforces regulations due to come into force on 1 October which will protect the 26% of 11 to 15 year olds still exposed to cigarette smoke in their families’ cars. According to government figures, three million children in England are exposed to second hand smoke in their family car, putting them at risk of conditions including respiratory infections, meningitis and asthma, leading to more than 300,000 GP consultations and 9,500 hospital admissions per year. A survey by the British Lung Foundation found that 86% of children who are exposed to smoking in cars would like the smoker to stop, yet only 31% actually feel able to ask them to do so. “It’s great news that smoking is now going to be banned in cars where children are present,” says Daniella Radice, Bristol’s assistant mayor for public health. “Children will be protected from the harmful effects of tobacco smoke in a confined space.” The Smokefree Homes and Cars campaign says that many parents are unaware of the damage that smoking in the home and car causes to children’s health, and encourages them to quit. From 1 October, people failing to comply with the new law risk a £50 fine. PRIMARY TIMES
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