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It’s hard not to get excited about the summer holidays, especially with the spell of hot weather we’ve had so far – long may it last! But the one to two week vacation that many families take seems like an oasis of planned activity as the six or seven weeks stretch on. We have suggested a few activities, from child friendly festivals (P36) to awaydays at the beach (P22) and even summer camps (P39) to keep children constructively occupied . On Page 6, we stress the importance of keeping up reading skills during the school break. So have a good flick through the magazine, get a few ideas and have a great holiday.
THEATRE P8 ROUNDABOUT P13 PINBOARD P29 ADVERTISING FEATURES P32 PUPILS’ PAGE P42 CLASSIFIEDS P45 SUMMER READS P6 Esther Morrison explores ways of avoiding the summer reading “slip”.
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After a terrific first year, The South Gloucestershire Show returns this August with a wealth of excitement and entertainment for local people.
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fantastic charity: the noise and spectacle these real-life heroes create will no doubt be unmissable. “We are thrilled to have the ability to raise funds at this year’s event for the GWAAC, and everyone we talk to are keen to get involved,” says Darren Hawkins, event manager of the South Gloucestershire Show. Then there’s something for the children of South Gloucestershire, an appearance from one of the country’s leading kids’ entertainers, the Banana Brain Fun Show (sorry, Mum and Dad, it’s children only). Their fun-packed show has been running for over 20 years and is sure to delight and entertain children of all ages. For the kids and parents who love those cute and cuddly meerkats, this surprise hit of last
year’s show returns for a second time. If that hasn’t worn you out, there’ll be plenty of opportunity for some retail therapy. From brilliant British bangers to exotic fruit and veg, and everything in between, you are guaranteed to go home from the South Glos Show with something tasty for your dinner. Ever wanted to get acquainted with local food producers, or discover more about the fantastic fresh ingredients they use on TV programmes such as Masterchef? With something for everyone from the simply curious to enthusiastic foodies, the South Glos Show is your chance to find out more. Once again this year’s arts and crafts marquee demonstrates that South Gloucestershire has got
talent - in spades! Local artists, business owners and weekend crafters will all line up to amaze and delight visitors with their fantastic creations. If you need the perfect picture to fill an empty spot on a wall or want a beautiful gift for a loved one, you’ll find something that fits the bill here. Meanwhile, local classic car experts the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, old hands at running some of the largest classic car events in the country, are out in force. The event’s Motor Show showcases over 250 classic exhibits including Pre-War Cars and Post-War Classic Cars, plus later Sports and Grand Touring cars and other vehicles of special interest. The interactive activities available at the showground even include a free 4x4 off-road driving experience. The South Glos Show is located just off the Avon Cycleway and the organisers encourage people, where possible, to travel by bike. However, if this is not a realistic option, there are over 20 acres of parking available. Ffi: South Gloucestershire Show Sat 1-Sun 2 Aug, The Windmill Fisheries Showground, Westerleigh Road, BS37 8QZ. Opens 10.30am W: www.southglosshow.co.uk
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he number of children reading for pleasure is on the rise. But with the sun shining, the seaside calling and the constantly growing temptation of technology, it’s easy for children to forget the joys of a good book. Even those parents most dedicated to their children’s reading skills can find it difficult to encourage their kids to practise during the holidays, a phenomenon well-known to teachers as “the summer slip”. The heartening news, as the National Literacy Trust reports, is that more children and young people are reading on a daily basis outside school, with numbers increasing from 32.2% in 2013 to 41.1% in 2014. The number of children reading for enjoyment is also steadily increasing: now twice as many children and young people read outside class every day for fun, compared to those simply reading for information. Overall, the trust’s report suggests that children are picking up books more often and are actually enjoying them. A significant contributor to this, according to the educational charity The Reading Agency, is the invaluable role of literacy programmes and institutions such as public libraries. But despite this positive trend, children’s reading skills often take a turn for the worse over the summer. Bristol teacher Eve Lockett, confirms, “We definitely notice a slip in children’s reading level over the summer. The nicer weather means children want to play outside more and go to bed later in the holidays so they don’t get that key reading time with parents before bedtime.” She also suggests that, as children are not obliged to get their reading records signed over the summer, parents feel less accountable for their children’s reading. But parents can do plenty of things 6
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to avoid the slip. The Summer Reading Challenge programme run by public libraries aims to encourage children to keep reading throughout the holidays. To complete the challenge children must read a total of six books in eight weeks and are able to collect stickers and rewards along the way. Each year there is a theme to the reading challenge, with this year’s being ‘Record Breakers’, potentially leading children down a more non-fiction route to focus on books such as the book of Guinness World Records. Nonetheless, children are free to choose which books they read, allowing them to concentrate on the subjects and characters that they enjoy most, arguably the key to getting children to keep up their reading this summer. Lockett adds, “It’s important that children get to choose what they read at some point in the day.” She emphasises the need to spark their interest with the books they read and points out that popular children’s books at the moment are
often written from the perspective of lovable characters with a sense of humour. She also suggests buying books in a series as “children want to read one after the other so they know what happens at the end.” For younger children she recommends books with lots of word play, rhyme and patterns. Anything that gets the children engrossed in words helps avoid that summer slip.
Books to enjoy Ages 5-7 Shhh!, Sally Grindley and Peter Utton, Hodder Children’s Book, £6.99 Jack and the Beanstalk with a twist. Can you walk through the castle without waking the giant up? “Each time I close the book, I feel the children are immersed in the story and feel as though a giant is about to get them,” says Eve. The Day the Crayons Quit, Oliver Jeffers and Drew Daywalt, Harper Collins Children’s Books, £3.49 Fed up with daily life, Duncan’s crayons have decided to quit, leaving behind notes explaining their resignation and quarrels. What can Duncan do to get them back? Voted winner of the Red House Children’s Book Awards by children themselves.
Ages 7-9 The Butterfly Club, Jaqueline Wilson, Random House Children’s Publishers, £6 Tina is the odd one out among triplets but her sisters always look after her, until her class teacher separates them and Tina must fend for herself against the angry bully Selma. Wilson has a range of heart-warming books suitable for many ages and reading levels. Demon Dentist, David Walliams, HarperCollins Children’s Books, £3.85 Alfie really hates going to the dentist so when the new scary looking dentist Miss Root moves to town you can imagine that he’s not best pleased. Strange things begin to go on in the night and it’s up to Alfie to find out who’s behind it. Ages 9+ Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Jeff Kinney, Puffin Books, £3.49 Greg is battling through middle school and hating it, struggling with bullies, money troubles and unreliable friends, writing it all down in his diary. A funny read, available in a series. Guinness Book of World Records 2015, Guinness World Records Ltd, from £4.88 Marvel at the gruesome and the awesome in this collection of world records. Full of pictures but lots of text to offer more detail and get the children reading. The Reading Agency www.readingagency.org.uk National Literacy Trust www.literacytrust.org.uk Bristol Libraries www.bristol. gov.uk/page/leisure-and-culture/ libraries Summer Reading Challenge www.bristol.gov.uk/page/leisureand-culture/record-breakers-summer-reading-challenge-2015 B&NES libraries www.bathnes. gov.uk/services/libraries-andarchives/events-and-activities/ childrens-events-year PRIMARY TIMES
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BATH THE EGG Theatre Royal, Sawclose, Bath BA1 1ET. 01225 448844, www. theatreroyal.org.uk Newsflash Wed 22 Jul, 10am-1pm, £50 • Fix up and look sharp this summer in your suit and tie and take on the famous dance known simply as ‘The Boss’. Explore many dance styles such as street, contemporary and even the charlston and perform a flash mob in the egg café. Suitable for ages 8-11. Fly the Nest Sat 25 Jul, 10am11pm, £7 (one adult & one child) • Create the wonderful, musical world of birds. A fun hour of flapping and squaking using playful storytelling and foot-stomping. Island Explorers Mon 27-Fri 31 Jul, 10am-12pm, £65 • Navigate unchartered land battling treacherous landscapes and formidable beasts in search of hidden treasure. A series of workshops creating characters through craft, drama and play. Suitable for ages 5-6. Time Travel Mon 3-Fri 7 Aug, 10am-2pm, £85 • Recreate the past and imagine the future through drama, craft and music in this series of workshops. Suitable for ages 7-9. Pop Up Play Mon 10-Fri 14 Aug, 10am-4pm, £95 • Create a play in a week and perform on the egg stage. A chance to devise a play from scratch, inspired by the stories of the bestselling author David Walliams. Suitable for ages 10-12. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Wed 16-Sun 20 Sep, 10am/1pm (Wed-Thu), 10am/12pm/3pm (Fri-Sat), 11am/2pm (Sun), £8.50 (adult)/£7.50 (child) • A family go on an expedition of a lifetime. What will they find? A puppetry production that brings the funny adventure story to life. Age 2+. Frogs and Snails and Teddy Bear Tales Sat 26-Sun 27 Sep, 11.30am/3pm (Sat), 11am (Sun), £8.50 (adult)/£7.50 (child) • It’s bear’s birthday tomorrow and the only thing that will help him sleep is bedtime stories. Bring your teddy bear along and listen to tales of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Age 3+. THEATRE ROYAL Theatre Royal, Sawclose, Bath BA1 1ET. 01225 448844, www.theatreroyal.org.uk Jack and the Beanstalk Thu 10 Dec-Sun 10 Jan, various times, various prices • Nigel Havers stars in this classic pantomime. Jack Trott manages to sell the family’s only valuable posses8 SUMMER HOLIDAY 2015
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sion, Daisy the Cow, for a handful of beans. He must then go on a quest to defeat the evil Giant Blunderbore, win back his fortune and fight for the hand of the King’s beautiful daughter.
BRISTOL BREWERY THEATRE 291 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JP. 0117 902 0344, www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com Mice on Skates Tue 4-Sun 9 Aug, 11am/2pm, £7 • The Mice on Skates are on a mission to find the greatest cheese. A mix of physical theatre, songs and puppetry. A show about trying new things, meeting new people and finding out what’s really important to you. Ages 2+. Cake Thu 27 Aug, 11am/2pm • Cake takes to the kitchen to tell a story of valour and bravery as fresh as lemon-scented washingup liquid. Non-verbal objecttheatre for children and families. Suitable for ages 4+. Bristol Festival of Puppetry Wed 26 Aug-Sun 6 Sep • The festival returns with a huge range of puppetry shows, workshops and more. Not all of it will be suitable for children, but there will be lots of family-friendly things to enjoy. Including the following: The Owl & the Pussycat’s Treasury of Nonsense Fri 28 Aug, 11am/2pm • Welcome to The Treasury, the place where dreams come true and adventures begin… Soap Soup Theatre re-imagine Edward Lear’s tale of nonsense with beautiful puppetry and an immersive soundtrack. Suitable for ages 3+. Little Frankenstein Sat 29 Aug, 11am/2pm • A little horror for little horrors. Little Frankenstein puppet show will tickle the imagination of everyone from 5 to 105
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years old. Suitable for ages 5+. Chicken Licken Sun 30 Aug, 12pm,/3pm • A witty and wonderful mix of three classic ladybird book stories from DNA Puppetry & Visual Theatre in a recipe that mixes puppets, clowning and original music. Suitable for ages 3-8. BRISTOL HIPPODROME St. Augustine’s Parade, Bristol BS1 4UZ. 0844 871 3012, www. atgtickets.com/bristol Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Wed 26-Thu 27 Aug, 1pm/4pm, £16.40-£18.40 • The young fairy Holly is still learning to fly and her magic doesn’t go according to plan. Ben the Elf can run very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. Together they live in the Little Kingdom. Join them on their adventures with plenty of games, songs and laughter along the way. Annie Mon 31 Aug-Sat 5 Sep, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)/ 7.30 (MonSat), £15-£47.50 • It’s a hard knock life for orphan Annie but she’s determined to remain positive and find her parents. Things don’t go as expected but they
BRISTOL OLD VIC King Street, Bristol BS1 4ED. 0117 987 7877, www.bristololdvic.org. uk Hetty Feather Fri 17-Sun 19 Jul, 5.30pm (Fri), 11am & 3pm (SatSun), £10-£27.50 • Jacqueline Wilson’s adventure story about the plucky Hetty and her scrapes and escapes is brought to the stage. Ages 7+. Life Raft Mon 3-Wed 5 Sep, 7pm, 2pm (Sat mat), £10-£22 • A lifeboat filled with children is adrift at sea against a backdrop of war. Rations begin to dwindle and fear, superstitions and madness start to take hold. Based on Gerog Kaiser’s ‘The Raft of the Medusa’. Suitable for ages 10+. BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA. 0117 974 7399, www.bristolzoo.org.uk Music from the Movies Wed 29 Jul, 6.30pm, £22.50 (adult)/£10 (child) • One for the movie fans. An evening of some of Hollywood’s best-loved film scores such as themes from Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, performed by professional orchestra the Bristol Ensemble. COLSTON HALL Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5AR. 0844 887 1500, www.colstonhall.org Hoo Ha! Wed 19 Aug-Fri 21 Aug, various times, various prices • Three days of shows, workshops and silly dancing. Children will be able to make their own musical instruments, dance along with Kid Carpet and learn how to beatbox with Shlomo. Check website for individual show details and venues.
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Mark Grist & Tim Clare’s Poemsplosion Fri 21 Aug, 2pm, £10.75 • From murderous ties to tiny orange time machines Mark Grist and Tim Clare have poems for everything. In between they’ll be asking you to set challenges and help them create a monstrous poem that they’ll use in the head-to-head grand finale. The Tiger Who Came To Tea Tue 25-Sun 30 Aug, 11am & 2pm, £11.83£13 • 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! MUSEUM SQUARE Museum Square, M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN. 0117 9877877, www.bristololdvic.org.uk A Thousand Seasons Past Wed 5-Sat 8 Aug, 3pm/7pm, free (ticketed through Bristol Old Vic Box Office) • To celebrate its past, the history of Bristol’s Wapping Wharf area is being brought to life in a summer outdoor theatre spectacular from the likes of BOV and Travelling Light. Rich and haunting intertwining tales told using choreographed ensemble movement and live music. PLAYHOUSE THEATRE High Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1HP. 01934 645544, www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk Basil Brush: The Full on Fox Tour, Sat 29 Aug, 11am/2.30pm, £15.50 (adult)/ £13.50 (child) • Basil Brush and Mr Stephen take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in this ‘live’ stage show. There is even the opportunity to see and meet Basil and Mr Stephen after the show. The Gruffalo Sat 12-Sun 13 Sep, 1.30pm/4.30pm (Sat), 10.30am/1.30pm (Sun), £12.50 • A musical stage adaptation of the award-winning picture book. Mouse must wander through the woods, outwitting the cunning fox, the eccentric old owl and the party-mad snake. But he won’t come across a Gruffalo – or will he? 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. The Engineer’s Corset Wed 5-Sat 8 Aug, 8pm, £14 • Performed to celebrate the 150th anniversairy of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, ‘The Engineer’s Corset’ is based on a real-life event in the Brunel household. When Isambard swallows a coin after playing a family game, his life hangs in the balance. Brunel must design a swinging frame to release the coin and in the process of doing so reveals some little known local history. TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRE Raleigh Road, Bristol BS3 1TF. 0117 902 0060. www.tobaccofactory. com Around the World in 80 Days to Sat 18 July, 7.30pm, 10 SUMMER HOLIDAY 2015
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2.30pm/7.30pm (Sat), 1.30pm/7.30pm (Thu 16 July), £13/£9 conc • Phileas Fogg and his trusty sidekick Passepartout set out to circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days, meeting plenty of adventure along the way. New International Encounter present Jules Verne’s classic adventure yarn using clowing, live music and more. Age 6+. Smart as a Donkey Sat 29-30 Aug, 2.15pm (Sat)/11am/2pm (Sun) • Tam Tam use found objects and broken stuff to tell the story of plucky Donkey’s escape from a horrible orphanage and his adventures in strange lands. Suitable for ages 5+. WATERSHED Watershed, 1 Canon’s Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5TX. 0117 9275100, www.watershed.co.uk Continental Kids Sat 29-Sun 30 Aug • Since the birth of cinema, animation and puppetry have engaged and entertained young audiences. This colourful selection of European films, old and new, is sure to inspire the next generation of animators and puppeteers. Ivor Wood: An Animated Celebration Sat 29-Sun 30 Aug • Ivor Wood was a pioneer of stopmotion animation and an unsung hero of British children’s television, creating many iconic characters including Postman Pat, Bertha and Charlie Chalk. Original Punch and Judy Show Sat 29-Sun 30 Aug • Rod Burnett is one of the leading performers of the Punch show. His show retains the vitality and zest of the original and is very funny.
FURTHER AFIELD THE ARC THEATRE College Road, Trowbridge BA14 0ES. 01225 756376. www.arctheatre.org.uk. Arise Sat 18 July, 6pm, £4 • Dance showcase for schools, dance groups and professionals. Wicked – Summer Holiday Club Workshop Mon 24-Fri 28 Aug, 10am-4pm, £110 • Character Stage Company hosts a summer theatre workshop with a performance for family and friends on the last day. Ages 7-16. THE ATHENAEUM 18-20 High Street, Warminster BA12 9AE. 01985 213891, www.theath. org.uk The Wizard of Oz Wed 16-Sun 20 Sep, 7pm (Wed-Sat)/2pm (Sat-Sun), £10 (adult)/£8.50 (child) • A stage adaptation of this classic tale. Enjoy the legendary musical with its cast of good witches, wicked witches, munchkins, and of course Dorothy herself. BACON THEATRE Dean Close School, Shelbourne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE. 01242 258002, www.bacontheatre.co.uk Treasure Island Sun 19 Jul, 7.30pm, £14 • Join Jim Hawkins as
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he spins his yarn of plotting pirates and potty parrots. Featuring a cast of just three actors playing all the characters - including the infamous Long John Silver - this show from Pantaloons Theatre Company will thrill adventure-seekers of all ages. Outdoors in the Tuckwell Amphitheatre. My Pet Monster and Me Sun 26 Jul, 5pm, £10 (adult)/£8 (child) • Sophie finds an egg on her dad’s farm. She keeps it warm and out pops a cuddly, toothy, burpy, baby monster. Join them in the Tuckwell Amphitheatre on their farming adventures and enjoy magical songs, enchanting music and exquisite puppetry. BAYSHILL UNITARIAN CHURCH HALL Royal Well Lane, Cheltenham GL50 3ET. 01242 263283, www.cheltenhamandgloucesterunitarians.org.uk Bayshill Puppet Festival Mon 10-Sat 15 Aug, 11am/2.30pm, £3.50 (adult)/£2.50 (child)/£10 (family ticket) • Daily puppet performances and puppet-making workshops, with shows such as Hansel and Gretel, Pinocchio’s Puppet Party, scenes from Alice in Wonderland and Marionette Cabaret. Tickets can also be bought at the tourist information bureau (Tel: 01242 237431). National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain Sun 30 Aug, 3pm, £10 -£18 • Be blown away by this stunning classical programme performed by skilled and passionate musicians all aged 12 and under. EVERYMAN THEATRE Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573, www.everymantheatre.org.uk Aliens Love Underpants Mon 27-Tue 28 Jul, 2pm/4.30pm (MonTue)/11am (Tue), £12.50 • Stunning effects, madcap action and original music. A production based on the hilarious bestselling children’s book. LACOCK ABBEY Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Thu 30 July, 7pm-9m, £15 (adult)/£8 (child 5-17 years) • As famously told in Disney’s ‘Fantasia’, the story of how the apprentice’s magic got out of hand. The Reluctant Dragon Mon
10 Aug, 11am-12pm/1.30pm2.30pm/3.30pm-4.30pm, free with standard admission • The heartwarming story of a boy who visits the local ‘scary’ dragon and discovers it has a heart of gold. Tickets not required. MARLBOROUGH COMMON Near the High Street, Marlborough SN8 1AA, 0845 4597469, www.giffordscircus.com Giffords Circus Thu 20 Aug-Tue 1 Sep, 5pm/7.30pm (Thu-Fri & MonFri), 11am/2.30pm/7.30pm (Sat & Sun), 11am/2.30pm/5pm (Mon 31), 1pm (Tue 1), £14-£22 • This quirky touring circus is set in a Victorian “lunar” fairground run by the mysterious and magical Ordoroff. Despite his best efforts, the circus master struggles to maintain control of his troupe of dancing gymnasts, clowns and strange animals. THE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE 47-53 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7HG. 01242 522852 www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk Daisy Pulls It Off Thu 27-Sat 29 Aug, 7.45pm, £10 -£12 • Travel back to the 1920s to join Daisy and her chum Trixie in their adventures at Grangewood School for Girls. A play with true fairy tale traditons where all wrongs are righted and virtue properly rewarded. THE WYVERN THEATRE Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN. 01793 524481, www.swindontheatres.co.uk Sing-A-Long-A Frozen Fri 31 Jul, 11am/3pm, £15.50 (£5 off child) • A full screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen to help you sing along. A live host will guide you through the show, helping you with your free prop bag and giving you some hand gestures and heckles. Don’t forget to dress up as your favourite character. Toy Story Tue 4-Wed 5 Aug, 11am, £10 • A showing of a family classic. Join Woody and his toy friends as they battle against the real world and the sadistic Sid. Viewing includes interval ice cream and squash. Adults go free. How to Train your Dragon Tue 4-Wed 5 Aug, 11am, £10 • Hiccup is a misfit at dragon-fighting school and when he befriends an injured dragon he plots to change the aggressive ways of his people. PRIMARY TIMES
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JULY UNTIL SAT 29 AUG BEHIND THE SCENE TOURS AT M SHED M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN. 0117 352 6600, www.bristolmuseums.org. uk/m-shed, 11.30am (Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat), 2.30pm (Wed), £3 (suggested donation) • Dig deeper into Bristol’s history and discover fascinating artefacts before they make their debut on display. A chance to go beyond the exhibitions and behind the scenes with a guided tour of the museum’s collections.
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UNTIL SUN 30 AUG LAND ROVER SAFARI Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire GL2 7BT. 01453 891900, www.wwt.org. uk, 2pm, £5 (adult)/£3 (child) • Sit back and watch the landscape of the Severn estuary go by and watch the wild birds and other animals in their natural habitat. Weather dependent – wear sensible clothing. UNTIL MON 31 AUG SHAUN IN THE CITY Bristol. www.shauninthecity.org. uk, free • 70 giant Shaun the Sheep sculptures decorated by artists, designers and celebrities are hidden around Bristol. Pick up a map from various locations across Bristol or download the sheep spotter app to help you on your hunt. See preview. UNTIL MON 31 AUG WILD WEATHER SHOW At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5DB. 0845 345 1235, www. at-bristol.org.uk, 12.15pm/3.45pm (weekends & school holidays only), free with standard admission • It’s windy in At-Bristol this summer. This is an opportunity to explore and learn about wind strength and pressure in the atmosphere, as well as to get muddy and find out what soil can tell us about weather from years ago. UNTIL SUN 6 SEP ANIMATRONIC BIG BUGS Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA. 0117 974 7399,
www.bristolzoo.org.uk, 9am5.30pm, standard admission applies • This summer, 13 huge animatronic bugs can be found around the zoo. Go on a big bug trail and listen to talks by the bug rangers.
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UNTIL SUN 6 SEP LEGO ANIMALS AT SLIMBRIDGE WETLAND CENTRE WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire GL2 7BT. 01453 891900, www. wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge, 9.30am-5.30pm, £11.55 (adult)/£6.36 (child, under-4s free) • Giant Lego brick sculptures are spending summer at Slimbridge. There are 10 individually designed animals to discover and lots more to see and do. UNTIL SUN 6 SEP SODBURY SHEEPDOG SEARCH From the Tourist Information Centre, The Clock Tower, High Street, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AH. 01454 326336, www.chippingsodburytic.co.uk/sheepdog-search • Free family fun trail: pick up a trail map from the Tourist Information Centre, track down the 28 sheepdogs hiding in the town centre and fill in their names. All correct entries will go into a prize draw on 7 Sep with 28 winners receiving one of the sheepdogs. UNTIL SUN 13 SEP ART FORMS IN NATURE Bristol Museum & Art Gallery,
Queens Road, Bristol BS8 1RL. 0117 922 3571, www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-museumart-gallery, 10am-5pm, free • Marvel at the beauty of nature with this touring exhibition of Karl Blossfeldt’s photography. As a sculptor, Blossfeldt was fascinated by the intricate designs of nature which can be seen in his captivating images of close-up plants. UNTIL WED 16 SEP SUMMER IN THE GREENHOUSE At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5DB. 0845 345 1235, www. at-bristol.org.uk, 10am-6pm
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He’s conquered TV screens in 170 territories worldwide, he’s mastered the internet with five million fans on social media, he even managed to make his way to the big screen earlier this year, but now he’s returning to his home city, and on a big scale. By the time you read this, Bristol will have been invaded by a flock of 70 five foot sculptures of Aardman Animations’ well-loved Shaun the Sheep. The question is: can you find them all? In 2013 The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital charity, launched its Gromit Unleashed trail with a success of unexpected pro-
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portions. All summer, children hunted down the giant canine sculptures before they were brought together and auctioned off for a staggering £2.3 million. The trail was such a success that, not only did The Grand Appeal decide to bring it back to Bristol this summer, they also took it to the capital. Earlier this year 50 patriotically or otherwise decorated Shauns were placed across London for tourists and families alike to find. And those who missed the trail in London will have the chance to view the London sculptures, together with the Bristol ones, when they are exhibited in mid-September at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway. They will then travel onto Covent Garden before being sold at auction. The 70 Bristol sculptures have been placed in iconic locations and tourist destinations across the city. Each one is completely ‘ewe-nique’ and has been decorated by artists, designers or famous faces, such as the creator of Shaun the Sheep himself, Nick Park. There’s no specific route to the trail, although families can choose to follow a suggested trail depending on their location. But ultimately people are free to spot the Shauns in any order they choose. Maps are readily available across the city to indicate the locations of the sheep. Alternatively there is a downloadable ‘Shaun in the City: Sheep Spotter’ app containing a map of the trail, as well as a feature that allows the user to tick off each Shaun as they spot them. Shaun in the City is not only a fun and inexpensive day out for families of all ages, it is also a great way of exploring and discovering more of Bristol. Grab your camera and your map and happy spotting! Shaun in the City W: www.shauninthecity.org.uk The Grand Appeal W: www.thegrandappeal.org.uk
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www.romanbaths.co.uk, 10am1pm/2pm-4pm, free with standard admission • Join in with a variety of activities that take you deeper into the world of the Romans. From finding out about how Romans dressed to decorating pottery Roman style you can become a Roman expert. Check website for session details.
(weekends & school holidays), 10am-5pm (term-time weekdays), included in general admission • Find out what’s going on in the greenhouse. Be prepared to get involved and get your hands dirty. UNTIL SUN 20 SEP SPACE EXPLORERS At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5DB. 0845 345 1235, www.atbristol.org.uk, shows throughout the day, £2 in addition to standard admission • Blast off into space and discover the planets, stars and galaxies of the universe. An interactive show where you learn about space to become a “qualified space explorer.” Suitable for under-6s. UNTIL MON 21 SEP SUN LAB At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5DB. 0845 345 1235, www. at-bristol.org.uk, 10am-4pm (termtime weekdays)/10am-5pm (weekends & school holidays), included in general admission price • Investigate the power of the Sun by making your own equipment for some sunshine experiments. You can also discover how At-Bristol makes energy from the Sun. UNTIL MON 21 SEP SUMMER STARGAZING At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5DB. 0845 345 1235, www.atbristol.org.uk, regular daily shows, £2 (2D) £3 (3D) in addition to standard admission • Take a tour of the Solar System in the comfort of your seat and get close to the stars you normally see in your back garden in the UK’s only 3D planetarium. 3D only available for ages 6+ due to health restrictions. UNTIL SUN 27 SEP WESTON SAND SCULPTURE FESTIVAL Marine Parade, Weston-superMare BS23 1BE. www.westonsandsculpture.co.uk, 10am-5pm, £2.50£3.50 • This popular attraction returns to Weston for its 10th year. Interactive features and a chance to watch new sculptures being created. This year the theme is ‘The Best of 10 Years’. UNTIL WED 30 SEP CANOE SAFARI Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire GL2 7BT. 01453 891900, www.wwt.org. uk, 11am-4pm, £5 • Go for a relaxing paddle along the waterways of Gloucestershire and see wildlife including water voles, ducks, dragonflies, and rare birds. Closed during bad weather. UNTIL SAT 31 OCT WITHDRAWN Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PZ. www.bristol2015.co.uk/events/ withdrawn, free • Artist Luke Jerram invites visitors 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! PRIMARY TIMES
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UNTIL SUN 1 NOV NATURE, CAMERA, ACTION! THE SECRETS OF MAKING INCREDIBLE WILDLIFE FILMS M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN. 0117 352 6600, www.brisolmuseums.org. uk/m-shed, 10am-5pm, £5 (adult)/ free (under-16s) • Through films and interactive exhibits families can discover what it takes to get that perfect shot. An exciting opportunity to explore the challenges wildlife filmmakers and photographers must overcome and what kit they need along the way. UNTIL FEB YOU MAKE BRISTOL WHAT IT IS … GREEN M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN. 0117 352 6600, www.bristolmuseums.org. uk/m-shed, 10am-5pm (Tue-Fri), 10am-6pm (Sat-Sun), free • M Shed is celebrating Bristol’s status as European Green Capital. Find out about the 10 most significant people and organisations on Bristol’s green agenda and what the city is doing to stay green. FRI 17-SUN 19 JUL BRISTOL HARBOUR FESTIVAL Venues stretch from Lloyds Amphitheatre to Castle Park, www. bristolharbourfestival. co.uk, from 6pm in Queen square (Fri), 12-10pm (Sat), 12-6pm (Sun), free • One of Bristol’s best-loved annual attractions, the festival takes over around two miles of the city centre and features a vibrant mix of music, art, circus, dance performances, and food and drink stalls. You’ll find plenty of family activities across the whole site, with a big children’s area and activities centred around the ss Great Britain. Among the other highlights are Cirque Bijou and the Dance Village You can also see the boats all shipshape and Bristol fashion, of course. FRI 17-SUN 19 JUL ROYAL INTERNATIONAL AIR TATTOO RAF Fairford, Horcott Hill, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4RB. 0800 107 1940, www.airtattoo.com, £83 (adults, three-day)/free (under16s) • See the skies filled with aircraft of every shape and description: combat planes, intelligence-
gathering aircraft or those delivering humanitarian aid. One of the world’s most iconic Cold War airplanes, the Vulcan, touches down on the runway after its restoration in 2007. A commemorative flypast marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. FRI 17-MON 20 JUL ARCHERY & PISTOL SHOOTING Dunster Castle, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset TA24 6SL. 01643 821314, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/dunster-castle, 11am-4pm, standard admission prices apply • Steady your aim and learn how to shoot a pistol or a bow and arrow. SAT 18 JUL SATURDAY ART CLUB – MIXED MEDIA MUSEUM Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2 4DB. 01225 388568, www.holburne. org, 10.30am-12.30pm, £9 • A fortnightly workshop to help you develop your skills in mixed media art. Create an oil- and water-based image to take home. Ages 5-13. SAT 18-SUN 19 JUL PYRONAUT TRIPS M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RN. 0117 352 6600, www.bristolmuseums.org. uk, 11am-4pm, £4-£6 • Take a tour around Bristol’s historic docks aboard Bristol’s former fire-boat. Experience the powerful water cannon at work, which was in operation between 1934 and 1973 including during the blitz raids on the docks in World War II. Trips last approx. 30 minutes.
TUE 21 JUL YOUNG ARTISTS: PAINTING IN COLOUR The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD. 01225 460503, www.americanmuseum.org, 10am-12noon, £10 • How do colours change when put on a surface other than white? Explore painting with vibrant colours onto different coloured backgrounds with Comanche artist Nocona Burgess. Booking essential, ages 8+. Part of The Spirit Hawk Eye: Native American cultural season. TUE 21 JUL ‘50 THINGS’ BAREFOOT WOODLAND WALK Leigh Woods, Valley Road, Bristol BS8 3PZ. 07557 801087, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/leigh-woods, 10am-2pm, £2 • Walk barefoot through the woods and experience different textures and temperatures under your feet. Finish by getting creative and dip your feet into paint to create some unique art work. TUE 21 JUL-THU 6 AUG THE HIDDEN LIFE OF LEAVES Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QS. 0300 0674890, www.forestry.gov.uk/ forestry, 10.30am-4pm, included with admissions (kids go free) • What’s the point of leaves? Explore the vital role leaves play and discover their hidden life inside and out. Various dates, see website for details. TUE 21 JUL-TUE 25 AUG TERRIFIC TUESDAYS Prior Park Landscape Garden, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath BA2 5AH. 01225 833422. www.national» Canaletto Weekender, The Holburne Museum, Bath, Fri 24-Sun 26 Jul
SAT 18-SUN 19 JUL MEET THE HOUSEKEEPER & VICTORIAN MANNERS Dunster Castle, Dunster, Minehead TA24 6SL. 01643 821314, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstercastle, 11.30am-4pm, standard admission prices apply • Be seen and not heard as you get stuck into servant’s work or learn proper Victorian etiquette with the castle’s housekeeper Miss Furness. MON 20 & 27 JUL & MON 3, 10, 17, 24 AUG CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AT THE ROMAN BATHS The Roman Baths, Stall Street, Bath BA1 1LZ. 01225 477785, SUMMER HOLIDAY 2015
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MON 27 JUL-SAT 8 AUG REPTILE FORTNIGHT Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Bristol BS48 1PG. 01275 852606, www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk, 10.30am-5pm (Mon-Sat), included in general admission • It’s all about the reptiles for these two weeks at Noah’s Ark Zoo, with twice daily venomous snake shows and a chance to meet non-venomous reptiles.
TUE 21 JUL-FRI 28 AUG PUNCH AND JUDY SHOW Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish, BS24 6AH. 01934 523500, www.puxton. co.uk,11am/2pm, free with standard admission • Professor Paul Wheeler presents this traditional puppet show. TUE 21 JUL-SAT 29 AUG SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT BRISTOL MUSEUM Check website for venues. 0117 922 3571, www.bristolmuseums. org.uk, 11am-3pm, free • Running throughout the school summer holiday from Tuesdays to Saturdays, this programme of fun, interactive and creative activities should stimulate and entertain the whole family. From professional storytellers in historical costumes to tests of science skills and perfecting drawing, these activities are ideal for children aged 7-13 (and accompanying adults). WED 22, FRI 24, WED 29 & FRI 31 JUL JULY CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath BA2 4AT. 01225 477233, www.victoriagal.org.uk, 10.30am-12noon, free • Creative drop-in sessions. Wednesday’s sessions are suitable for ages 3-6 with the themes ‘Seaside Explorers’ and ‘Regency Revels’. Friday’s sessions are suitable for ages 5-11 with the themes ‘Nature Artist’ and ‘Picture Frames’. THU 23 JUL FAMILY FUN: AMULET POUCHES The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. 01225 460503, www.americanmuseum.org, 10am-4pm, included with gardens-only admission • Find out about the traditional amulet pouches and have a go at making your own with this creative drop-in session. Ages 3+. FRI 24-SUN 26 JUL BRISTOL THAI FESTIVAL Harbourside, Bristol. www. desythai.com, 5-11p (Fri), 11am11pm (Sat), 11am-6pm (Sun), £5 per day (under-13s free) • Big celebration of Thai culture in Bristol, with music, dance, costumes, a Thai wedding ceremony and children’s rides. FRI 24-SUN 26 JUL CANALETTO WEEKENDER The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2 4DB. 01225 388568, www.www.holburne.org, 10am-5pm, £8.50 (under 16s free) • A weekend celebrating the Venetian painter 16
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this year’s festival, with plenty of competitions as well as a workshop with author and illustrator Sophie E Tallis.
with regular talks, Punch and Judy shows, live music and a Venetian mask-making drop-in session. SAT 25 JUL CHUMASH STORYTELLING WITH ALAN SALAZAR The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. 01225 460503, www.americanmuseum.org, 1.30-3pm, included with gardens-only admission • Find out about the Chumash people of California. Listen to traditional tales, songs and music and ask questions. SAT 25 & SUN 26 JUL BOATRIDE: MAYFLOWER M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN. 0117 352 6600, www.brisolmuseums.org. uk/m-shed, £6 (adult)/£4 (child) • Ride the world’s oldest steam tug boat. Trips last approx. 30 mins. SAT 25-MON 27 JULY UPFEST BRISTOL North Street, Southville & elsewhere. www.upfest.co.uk, all day, free • Major international festival of urban art with more than 250 cutting-edge street artists descending on south Bristol to decorate the streets. Plus live music, food and more. SUN 26 JUL BRISTOL’S BRILLIANT ARCHAEOLOGY Blaise Castle House Museum,
Henbury Road, Bristol BS10 7QS. 0177 903 9818, www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/blaise-castle-housemuseum, 11am-4pm, free (donations welcome) • A celebration of Bristol’s brilliant archaeology. Meet re-enactors, archaeologists and local groups. Lots of family fun, including dressing-up, storytelling and arts and crafts activities. MON 27-FRI 31 JUL SUMMER ART CAMP The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2 4DB. 01225 388568, www.holburne. org, 9am-4pm, £36 per day or £124 for four days • Holburne Museum presents ‘Nature into Art’: a series of fun-filled days and creative activities inspired by the museum’s collections and exhibitions. Ages 5-12. Other dates also available: Mon 10-Fri 14 Aug, ‘Journeys Around the World’; Mon 24-Fri 28 Aug, ‘Animals in Art’. MON 27 JUL- SAT 1 AUG CIRENCESTER CHILDREN’S LITERARY FESTIVAL Various venues, see website. 01285 650677, www.octaviasbookshop.co.uk, 11am/2.30pm, £2 per event • A week of events catering to a range of ages with book readings and signings from famous authors such as Ian Whybrow, author of ‘Harry and his Dinosaurs’ and Nicola Davis, author of ‘A First Book of Nature’. Illustration is a strong theme in Festival of British Eventing, nr. Stroud, Fri 7-Sun 9 Aug
TUE 28 JUL OFF TO THE BALL The Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 18 New King Street, Bath BA1 2BL. 01225 446865, www.heschelmuseumofastronomy.org.uk, 1-3pm, free • Find out more about the dramatic ball in Brussels held by the Duchess of Richmond just before the Battle of Waterloo and create a tiara or a military bicorne hat to take away. TUE 28 JUL YOUNG ARTISTS: FASHION DESIGN The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. 01225 460503, www.americanmuseum.org, 10am-12noon, £10 • A crash course in fashion illustration with a chance to make paper clothes based on your own designs. Booking essential, ages 8+. WED 29 JUL & WED 26 AUG BATWALKS Tyntesfield, North Somerset BS48 1NX. 01275 461 964, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield, 8.30-10.30pm (29 Jul), 7.45-9.45pm (26 Aug), £14.50 (adult)/£8 (child) • Time to pull on your boots and grab your torch as you go on an evening walk around the Tyntesfield estate to see how many bats you can spot. Make sure you don’t forget your hot drink and cookie. Book tickets in advance, see website. THU 30 JUL FAMILY FUN: CELEBRATION HATS The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. 01225 460503, www.americanmuseum.org, 1-4pm, included with gardens-only admission • Drop-in to create a hat for any special occasion. Ages 3+. THU 30 JUL YOUNG ARTISTS: SET DESIGN The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. 01225 460503, www.americanmuseum.org, 10am-12noon, £10 • Find out about creating sets for theatre and make your own popup set design box. Booking essential, ages 8+. THU 30 JUL THE BRISTOL GIANTS & THE SEVERN SEAS BOOK READING Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PZ.
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FRI 7-SUN 9 AUG FESTIVAL OF BRITISH EVENTING Gatcombe Park, Hampton Fields, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 9AT. 01423 339423, www.gatcombe-horse. co.uk, 8am, prices vary, see website • Three days of world-class horse trials and eventing, with highlights such as the British Open and Intermediate and Novice Championships. There are also trade stands, food stalls and falconry displays. SAT 8-SUN 16 AUG BATH FOLK FESTIVAL Various venues, central Bath, times & prices vary. www.bathfolkfestival.org • Lots of live music, but also workshops and other events throughout the centre of the city.
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TUE 4 AUG 50 THNGS FAMILY NIGHT WALK AND BAT DETECTING Leigh Woods, Valley Road, Bristol BS8 3PZ. 07557 801087, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/leigh-woods, 8.30-10pm, £3.50 (under-5s free) • See the woods transform at night on this nature walk. Play games and spot bats along the way. Don’t forget to wrap up warm and bring a torch. Booking essential.
SAT 1-SUN 2 AUG SOUTH GLOS SHOW The Windmill Fisheries Showground, Westerleigh Road, Bristol BS37 8QZ. 01454 222 959, www.southglosshow.co.uk, 10.30am, price to be confirmed • Get ready for a huge weekend of fun and entertainment. There’s loads to see and do, with more than 250 classic cars and bikes, shooting events, fishing, golf, cycling and other shows over the weekend. There’ll also be food marquees and craft stalls, fairgrounds and kids’ play areas. SUN 2 AUG MAKE SUNDAY SPECIAL Old City, Bristol, 11am-5pm • Monthly car-free activities in the city centre, with lots of familyfriendly fun, including music, market stalls, food and drink, children’s games and activities. SUN 2 AUG FOOD AND CRAFT MARKET Tyntesfield, North Somerset BS48 1NX. 01275 461 900, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield, 10am3pm, standard admission prices apply • A charming mixture of seasonal food treats and intriguing craft works. Enjoy a day strolling around the home farm and see if you can resist the many things on offer to tempt you. MON 3-FRI 7 AUG GIGANTIC SUMMER STORIES St George’s Hall, Easton-inGordano, Bristol BS20 0PX. 01275 373232, www.thestorycellar.co.uk, 10am-3pm, £90 • Explore the 18
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TUE 4 & TUE 11 AUG AMERICAN WILDERNESS DAY The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. 01225 460503, www.americanmuseum.org, 1.30-3.30pm, £10 • Learn essential survival skills inspired by Native American tribes and early settlers: carving your own tools, tracking animals and building shelters. Booking essential, ages 6+. TUE 4, 11, 18 & 25 AUG CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Fashion Museum, Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath BA1 2QH. 01225 477789, www. fashionmuseum.co.uk, 10.30am12.30pm/1.30-3.30pm, free with standard admission • Take part in fun fashion-themed activities from paper lace-making to feather fun. Check website for session details. THU 6 AUG FAMILY FUN: MEMORY CAPSULES The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. 01225 460503, www.americanmuseum.org, 1-4pm, included with gardens-only admission •
Preserve your best memories in a time capsule, then bury it as a message for somebody to find in the future. Drop-in, ages 3+. THU 6 AUG ‘50 THINGS’ FAMILY ART IN THE WILD Leigh Woods, Valley Road, Bristol BS8 3PZ. 07557 801087, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/leigh-woods, 10am-11.30am, £3.50 (under-5s free) • Convert the wood floor into an art gallery. Use objects found around you to create a masterpiece. Booking essential. THU 6-SUN 9 AUG BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN. 0906 711 2191, www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk, programme tba, free • One of the biggest events of Bristol’s summer. Thousands gather at Ashton Court for a weekend of balloon mania, from watching spectacular hot air balloon ascents and night glows to model balloon parades and the opportunity to ride in a balloon. Fairground rides and a variety of food vendors complete the weekend. FRI AUG 7 MY SHOEBOX DREAM WORLD No.1 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LR. 01225 428126, www.no1royalcrescent.org.uk, 11am-1pm, free with standard admission • Create your own shoebox doll’s house complete with printed wallpaper, miniature furniture and other decorations. FRI 7-SUN 9 AUG WESTON COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Beach Lawns, Bead Road, Weston-super-Mare BS23 1AT. 0775 9932738, www.vevaevents. co.uk, 6-10pm (Fri)/10.30am-11pm (Sat)/11am-6pm (Sun), free admission • A summer festival featuring
SUN 9 AUG VINTAGE BUS RALLY Bristol Park & Ride, Stockwood Road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 5LR. 0117 932 5538, www.avonrailway. org, 10am-4pm, free • See and travel on vintage buses with trips to the Bristol Vintage Bus Group’s premises and rides around Bristol. Travel also to the Avon Valley Railway and hop onto a steam or diesel train. Standard fares for trains apply. TUE 11 AUG TREE READING Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QS. 0300 0674890, www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry, 10.30am-4pm, included with admission (kids go free) • Learn how to read the life and characters of trees through their amazing structures and forms. There is also the opportunity to create an inkblown forest picture. Various dates, see website for details. WED 12 AUG WORLD ELEPHANT DAY Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Bristol. 01275 852 606, 10.30am-12noon, free for season ticket holders or £10 for one adult & up to two children • Meet the zoo’s elephants and their keepers for a day of activities raising money for an elephant conservation charity. THU 13 AUG ‘50 THINGS’ GREAT BIG TREE CLIMB Leigh Woods, Valley Road, Bristol BS8 3PZ. 07557 801087, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/leigh-woods, from 10am (hour-long slots), £18.50 • Explore the tree tops with highly skilled and friendly instructors before abseiling your way down. Suitable for ages 6+. Booking recommended. THU 13 AUG FAMILY FUN: MINI HEROES The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. PRIMARY TIMES
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Westbury Park Dance Centre Classes in RAD Ballet ISTD Modern/Jazz and Tap Pre-school dance classes Adult ballet classes Classes held in Westbury Park and Redland
Members and under 5s go free.
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01225 460503, www.americanmuseum.org, 1-4pm, included with gardens-only admission • Take inspiration from the museum’s textile figures of Obama and create your own miniature hero or heroine. Drop-in, ages 3+. FRI 14 AUG BUILD YOUR OWN DEN No.1 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LR. 01225 428126, www.no1royalcrescent.org.uk, 11am-1pm, free with standard admission • Be the king or queen of your own castle. Build your own den and furnish it. FRI 14 AUG SUNSET SPECIALS AT THE ZOO Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA. 0117 974 7399, www.bristolzoo.org.uk, 6.30pm10pm, £14 (adult)/£9.50 (child) • An opportunity to see the animals at sunset. The zoo is staying open after hours and you’ll be free to walk around the park, enjoy live music and grab a bite to eat. Talks and feeds are also running as well as the chance to get your face painted and take part in the highropes course. SAT 15 AUG & SAT 19 SEP JOY OF SINGING WORKSHOP WITH JULES OLSEN Tyntesfield, North Somerset BS48 1NX. 01275 461 964, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield, 11am12.30pm, £10 • Try your voice out with group singing and join in with some uplifting harmonies. An informal workshop suitable for all ages and levels. TUE 18 AUG YOUNG ARTISTS: ILLUSTRATE The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. 01225 460503, www.americanmuseum.org, 10am-12noon, £10 • Join illustrator Hannah Carding to create your own illustrated characters in your own mini story book. Registration required. TUE 18 AUG ‘50 THINGS’ KITE FLYING FUN Leigh Woods, Valley Road, Bristol BS8 3PZ. 07557 801087, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/leigh-woods, 10am-2pm, £2.50 per kite • A masterclass in kite-making. Bring brightly coloured carrier bags to personalise your kite. 20
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WED 19 AUG CHILDREN’S MARBLING WORKSHOP Museum of Bath Architecture, The Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel, The Vineyards, Paragon, Bath BA1 5NA. 01225 460705, www. museumofbatharchitechture. org.uk, 2-4pm, free with standard admission • Create your own marbled paper and cut it into shapes to make a landscape collage inspired by the Bath: Building in Landscapes exhibition. THU 20 AUG FAMILY FUN: FRAME IT! The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. 01225 460503, www.americanmuseum.org, 1-4pm, included with gardens-only admission • Make a fancy frame to display a photo of a special person. Drop-in, ages 3+. FRI 21 AUG ALL ABOUT MY DOLL No.1 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LR. 01225 428126, www.no1royalcrescent.org.uk, 11am-1pm, free with standard admission • Make and dress your own peg wooden doll. Create a character about your doll and write it all down in you ‘My Doll’ scrapbook. SAT 22-SUN 23 AUG BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL Durdham Downs, Clifton, Bristol BS9 1FG. www2,kite-festival.org.uk, 11am-5pm • Massive celebration of all things kite-, air- and windrelated, with spectacular flying displays, kite-fighting battles, power kites and all sorts of ground-based inflatables. This year it’s at a new venue: Durdham Downs. TUE 25 AUG ‘50 THINGS’ BLACKBERRY FORAGING WALK Leigh Woods, Valley Road, Bristol BS8 3PZ. 07557 801087, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/leigh-woods, 2-3.30pm, £3.50 (under-5s free) • Forage through the woods for juicy blackberries. Play games along the way and see how much wildlife you can spot. Booking essential. THU 27 AUG FAMILY FUN: MEMORY MOBILE The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD. 01225 460503, www.american-
THU 27-FRI 28 AUG CARNIVAL WORKSHOPS Brewery Studio, North Street, Bristol BS3 1JU. 0117 902 0344, www.tobaccofactorytheatres. co.uk, 10am-1pm (Thu)/10am1pm/2-5pm (Fri) • Get inspired, make your own creation then join in the Carnival on North St from 12noon on 29 Aug. Suitable for ages 5+. THU 27 AUG-SUN 6 SEP BRISTOL PUPPETRY FESTIVAL Tobacco Factory Theatre, Raleigh Road, Bristol BS3 1TF. 0117 902 0344, www.tobaccofactorytheatre. com, times & prices vary • England’s only puppetry festival returns with a highly diverse programme of puppetry and animation, with international visitors and lots of interactive workshops and activities on top of the actual performances. Check the theatre website closer to the time for the full programme. SAT 29 AUG ANIMATION WORKSHOP Watershed, 1 Canon’s Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5TX. 0117 9275100, www.watershed.co.uk, 10am-1pm/2-5pm • A workshop full of fun and mischief inspired by Watershed’s screenings for families: create your own character and bring it to life on film. Suitable for ages 6+. SAT 29-MON 31 AUG TREE LIFE Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QS. 0300 0674890, www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry, 10.30am-4pm, included with admission to Treefest (kids go free) • Learn about the function of the tree canopy and the role it plays in wildlife’s survival. SAT 29-MON 31 AUG REVOLUTION! Tyntesfield, North Somerset BS48 1NX. 01275 461 900, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield, 10am4pm, standard admission prices apply • Get involved in a grand skirmish between the King and the American rebels. Tyntesfield is bringing King George III’s struggle for power in America to life. SAT 29-MON 31 AUG TREEFEST Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QS. 0300
0674890, www.forestry.gov.uk/ westonbirt-treefest, times tbc, £10 (adult)/children free • A weekend celebrating nature, trees and woodcraft with fun family activities. These include puppet theatre, den building and tree climbing. You can also listen to live music, shop for crafts and gifts and grab a bite to eat from the food stalls. SUN 30 AUG BANK HOLIDAY FAMILY CAMPING Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish BS24 6AH. 01934 523500, www. puxton.co.uk, 4pm-9.30am, £35 per tent (four people) + £5 per additional person • Camp overnight in the park. Play park and activities will be available with a resident DJ entertaining with disco and games. Food and drink are also available. Tickets include free entry to the park on bank holiday Monday. MON 31 AUG BANK HOLIDAY DISCO Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish BS24 6AH. 01934 523500, www. puxton.co.uk, 5.30-8pm, £5 • Bring your dance moves to the Puxton Park disco where a resident DJ will be on hand with music and games. And if it all gets too much on the dancefloor, grab a drink and something to eat from the play barn. MON 31 AUG TRASH HACK Brewery Studio, North Street, Bristol BS3 1JU. 0117 902 0344, www.tobaccofactorytheatres. co.uk, 2-5pm • A workshop in repurposing industrial and domestic junk to create and animate puppet creations. Stretch your imagination, pull things apart and build something new! Suitable for ages 12+.
SEPTEMBER SUN 6 SEP MAKE SUNDAY SPECIAL Old City, Bristol, 11am-5pm • Monthly car-free activities in the city centre, with lots of familyfriendly fun, including music, market stalls, food and drink, children’s games and activities. FRI 11-SUN 20 SEPT JANE AUSTEN FESTIVAL Various venues, Bath, times & prices vary • City-wide celebration of the great author who lived in Bath for a short while, including costumed parades and other Regency-related activities.
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andcastles, suncream and swimming costumes, the summer holidays aren’t complete without a trip to the beach. The south west of Britain has a lot of beautiful beaches which is why, on anything promising to be a rain-free day, you’ll find Brits and overseas tourists constructing their windbreaks and laying down their picnic rugs on its coastlines. Unfortunately we can’t do anything about the unpredictable weather but we have selected some of the best beaches in the south west for you and your family to explore and enjoy. Don’t forget your bucket and spade. HOLYWELL AND CRANTOCK, CORNWALL Not far along from the popular seaside resort of Newquay, Holywell and Crantock offer a wealth of beaches, common land and coastline. The sandy beaches are perfect for digging, playing and paddling. Discover the hidden treasure that is the cove of Porth Joke where, at low tide, you can explore rock pools and caves. Overall a popular destination for walkers with routes to suit all families from easy strolls to longer coastal walks. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ holywell-and-crantock THE MUMBLES, THE GOWER Mumbles, where Swansea Bay 22
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meets the Gower Peninsula, is known for its beautiful beaches. Popular with families, Langland is good for surfing, playing games and beachside cafes. Take the coastal cliff top walk around to Caswell Bay and you’ll find another family-friendly beach, which offers a range of well-stocked beach shops for essential sandcastle building gear. There are plenty of other things to do around Mumbles away from the beach, such as paying a visit to Oystermouth Castle or walking
along the Victorian Pier. W: www.visitswanseabay.com/ destinations/mumbles PAIGNTON SANDS, DEVON Paignton Sands, with its long stretch of characteristic red sand, runs under a traditional Victorian Pier where you can enjoy amusements, seaside food and treats, as well as beautiful views of the bay. Behind the beach are a green parkland and the Geoplay Park with designated play areas for everyone from toddlers to teens.
SANDYMOUTH BAY, CORNWALL A wild length of coast situated between Bude and Morwenstow, Sandymouth is a well-established surfing destination and surfing tuition is available. For those who prefer to stay out of the water there are many rock pools, while the rock formation and cliffs along the coast are great for exploration. Less than a minute’s walk from the bay is the Sandymouth Cafe which doesn’t just offer an extensive menu but also sells beach goods and gifts. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ bude-to-morwenstow STUDLAND BEACH, DORSET Studland town, not far from Swanage, was the inspiration for Enid Blyton’s Toytown in her popular children’s book Noddy. With a four-mile sandy beach it’s a popular destination on a summer’s day and is ideal for water sports, while the Isle of Wight is visible across the water. Studland is also PRIMARY TIMES
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a paradise for wildlife lovers. Its heathland behind the beach is full of native wildlife and contains all six British reptiles. And those who fancy stretching their legs can walk along the designated trails through sand dunes and woodlands, all the while keeping a look out for deer, insects and bird life. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ studland-beach SWANAGE BEACH, DORSET Enjoy the seaside bustle of Swanage as you follow in the footsteps of generations and walk along the pier; visit craft stalls, watch divers or try your hand at fishing. Walk on down to the beach and relax on clean sand and wade in clear water. Punch and Judy are ready to entertain the children and the promenade behind the beach also offers amusements and attractions. Head away from the beach into town and you’ll find attractions such as the Swanage Railway which offers round trips through the beautiful Purbeck countryside. W: www.swanage.gov.uk/ BeachBay TENBY BEACHES, PEMBROKESHIRE Tenby boasts a host of awardwinning beaches, making it a great seaside destination for lots of families. You may fancy playing on the popular sandy North Beach with its occasional rock pools, various hire facilities and promenade, or relaxing on the South Beach, backed by sand dunes, eating something from the new bar grill. Or maybe you feel like popping to the harbour beach after a morning looking at the assortment of fishing boats, or you’ve just visited the castle and want to walk down the slipway to Castle Beach to eat your picnic. You really can choose the beach to suit your mood and, more importantly, that of your kids. W: www.tenbyvisitorguide. co.uk/Beaches THREE CLIFFS BAY, THE GOWER A slightly more hidden beach, some distance from car parks and public transport, Three Cliffs offers an alternaSwanage Bay
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listen to live music and marvel at summer firework displays. And if it all gets a bit too sandy the beach is only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre and the harbour where you can grab a bite to eat or explore the shopping options. W: www.visit-dorset.com/thingsto-do/attractions/weymouthbeach-p802723
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tive seaside experience. Ideal for families with an adventurous spirit who would enjoy climbing up and down steep sand dunes. Experience breath-taking views, relax on the sand or take a dip in the sea. Be careful, though, Tenby, Pembrokeshire as there is no lifeguard service at this beach. Great also for families with dogs as they are allowed on the beach all year round.
W: www.visitswanseabay.com/listings/three-cliffs-bay-beach WEYMOUTH BEACH, DORSET There’s something to suit most families at Weymouth Three Cliffs Bay beach. Those who prefer a more traditional seaside outing can enjoy the regular Punch and Judy shows or stroll along the beach on donkeys. Those after something a bit different can get involved in beach volleyball championships,
WOOLACOMBE BEACH, DEVON Spanning three miles of white sands, big waves and stunning coastal footpath is Woolacombe beach, voted number one beach in the UK by TripAdvisor. The clean water is popular amongst surfers or those who enjoy splashing in the sea with body boards. Out of the water, build sandcastles, play beach games or explore marine life in the rock pools. When walking along the coast, look out for birds and seals. Walk further along the bay and you’ll find Barricane Beach, a designated site of special scientific interest because of its multitude of shells in all shapes and sizes. W: www.woolacombetourism. co.uk/the-area/woolacombe
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A ‘GOOD’ School in Every Category Ofsted
Open Mornings:
Thursday 1st October Tours at 9:00am and 10:00am
Wednesday 7th October Tours at 9:00am, 10:00am and 1:45pm Bookable by appointment only
Open Evening:
Thursday 1st October 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Crèche facilities are available Headteacher talks at 6:00pm and 6:45pm
Abbeywood Community School New Road Stoke Gifford South Gloucestershire BS34 8SF
info@abbeywoodschool.com www.abbeywoodschool.com Tel: 0117 307 5660
A ‘GOOD’ School, with ‘OUTSTANDING’ Behaviour, Safety and Leadership
Ofsted
Open Day:
Thursday 24th September Tours at 8:45am, 9:45am, 11:05am and 1:35pm Bookable by appointment only
Open Evening:
Thursday 24th September 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Crèche facilities are available Headteacher talks at 6:00pm and 6:45pm
Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Wood Lane Bradley Stoke South Gloucestershire BS32 9BS
admin@bradleystokecs.org.uk www.bradleystokecs.org.uk Tel: 01454 868840
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Autumn Open Events Open Evening: Thursday 24th September 2015 6:00-9:00pm Open Mornings: Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd, Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th October 2015 9:15-10:30am Educating for life
Independent
Educating for life
Co-Educational 3-18yrs www.colstons.bristol.sch.uk Colston’s School, Stapleton, Bristol BS1 1BJ Enquiries: 0117 965 5207 admissions@colstons.bristol.sch.uk Registered Charity No. 1079552
Scholarships and bursaries available
Bristol’s best kept secret - Prospective parent, March 2015
In the top 15% nationally for Value Added www.fairfield.bristol.sch.uk
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A good school with
Outstanding features in transition, leadership and parental engagement Ofsted 2015
0117 353 4472 enquiries@bridgelearningcampus.com www.bridgelearningcampus.com Think Learning Think Local Think BLC
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St Bernadete Catholic Secondary School
Song of the Sea
Summer Adventures at
Growing and Learning in Faith
Open Day/Evenings
Kiki Delivery
Castle in the Sky
Wednesday 23rd September 5.00pm - 8.30pm
It’s fun for all the family this summer with a special season of animated adventures.
Fri 17 - Thu 23 July The Secret of Kells
Fri 7 - Thu 13 Aug Kiki’s Delivery Service
Fri 24 - Thu 29 July Song of the Sea
Fri 14 - Thu 20 Aug Nautica Valley of the Wind
Fri 30 July - Thu 6 Aug Shaun the Sheep
Fri 21 - Thu 27 Aug Castle in the Sky
Book now at Box Office 0117 927 5100
watershed.co.uk
Watershed 1 Canons Road Bristol BS1 5TX
Head’s Talk 5.00pm - Tours of School 5.30pm Head’s Talk 6.45pm - Tours of School 7.15pm Thursday 1st October
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Wednesday 7th October
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• Academic Success • High Expectatons • Inclusive Ethos • Good Behaviour • Traditonal Values • Strong Pastoral Care A Successful Learning Community We serve families across South & East Bristol and welcome all those seeking a quality educaton within a caring Christan environment.
Fossedale Avenue, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9LS
Tel: 0117 377 2050 www.stberns.bristol.sch.uk
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Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October 2015 Tours at 9:15am & 10:15am (by appointment) Best Ever GCSE Results in 2014 We achieved 68% 5 A*-C including English & Maths. 0117 986 4791 contactus@broadlandsacademy.org @BroadlandsBS31
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arents can spend a lot of time and money educating their children to the best standard possible, encouraging them to study foreign languages, master musical instruments and various other activities that we believe will enhance their lives. In the midst of that, though, we often neglect to teach them the most basic life skill of all, feeding themselves. Parents often don’t realise how inadequately prepared their offspring are for independent living. It isn’t until the kids leave home and bombard their parents with texts and phone calls asking about basic necessities that the full truth sinks in. Until a few decades ago it was normal for children to help out in the kitchen but since the 1970s both parents in many households go out to work daily. As a result, cooking is generally something they want to get done as quickly as possible. One of the results of this is that many children grow up, quite literally, without knowing how to boil an egg. Spending time with our children in the kitchen is essential, teaching them at the very least, how to prepare a simple meal and clean up afterwards. But that isn’t the only benefit of parents spending time with their children in the kitchen, according to children’s food guru Annabel Karmel. She says on her website, “Spending time with children cooking and baking will not only generate happy memories, but it’s a great opportunity to teach them all sorts of invaluable skills, especially the importance of eating a healthy diet.” Apart from the obvious benefits of your child learning culinary skills, there are other advantages to cooking with your kids. The PRIMARY TIMES
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American Heart Association recommends involving children in meal planning and shopping, as well as food preparation. These are skills in themselves, says the association, and when your children do eventually leave home they will be glad to know how to do both. On top of that, planning meals and
A few things children can do in the kitchen Washing vegetables. Chopping vegetables (with adult supervision). Mixing and stirring (only with adult supervision, if at the cooker). Grating cheese or vegetables. Reading recipes. Making up recipes.
shopping introduces your child to the whole concept of budgeting and getting value for money. Younger children may not need these skills straight away but it will give them a chance to practice their maths skills. There are other less tangible but equally important benefits to spending time with your child in the kitchen. Karmel suggests it is a good way to encourage problem eaters. “If you have a fussy eater they are far more likely to eat something they’ve prepared themselves than something you have simply put in front of them,” she says. Helping to prepare and cook a meal will give your child a sense of accomplishment and allow them to feel that they are making a valuable contribution to your family and family life. Spending time together preparing a meal gives parents and children time to talk to each other in a relatively pressure-free environment. Whether it’s chat about what happens at school or about nothing in particular, the
important part is that the lines of communication are open, which is vital to your child’s wellbeing. As your children get older and the time comes to address the ‘Big Issues’, it is a lot simpler if you have already established strong communications. Cooking with kids does require time and patience (especially for younger ones), something which most modern parents don’t always have. But try to set aside some time at a weekend to prepare and cook a meal together. Some children love cooking and if you find you have a budding chef on your hands, there are plenty of summer courses in cookery. Annabel Karmel W: www.annabelkarmel.com
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Simply amaizing Get active, exhaust the kids and challenge yourselves at the 15 acre Elton Activities Maze and Giant Maize Mazes! The three themed Maize Mazes (large medium and small) have look out towers and hidden objects, as well as quizzes. The Activities Maze is a cross between a maze, a wild garden and a rustic adventure playground for adults and children and it covers an acre with water squirt quiz boxes and motion sensors to surprise you, along with a host of obstacles and activities to get around, through or over. Work together as a team or family group to work your way around the mazes. Relax afterwards in the undercover picnic area and enjoy an ice cream, snack or your own picnic lunch. Open every day from 25 July – 6 September from 10.30am. Ffi: W: www eltonmazes.co.uk.
Links to the past Berkeley Castle offers a great day out for every member of the family, pick up one of its Jester Explorer Sheets and discover lots of interesting facts around and about the castle. Stop off in the dressing up area and pretend to be a King or Queen, reigning supreme. Enjoy a ‘family friendly’ tour of the castle and see if you can spot hidden jesters as you go from room to room. Don’t miss the complimentary activities for children – jesting, archery and arts & crafts. The castle has incredible links to many historical figures, Queen Elizabeth I, Francis Drake, William Shakespeare and John Trevisa, but is most famously known for the imprisonment and murder of King Edward II. The castle also has eight acres of grounds, a butterfly house, Yurt Tea Room and a dastardly dungeon too! It was also used as a location for the filming of Wolf Hall. Open Sun-Wed, April-October. Ffi: Berkeley Castle Gloucestershire, GL13 9BQ T: 01453 810303 W: www.berkeley-castle.com
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Take part in fun, fashion-themed activities at the Fashion Museum, Bath. Sessions take place 10.30am12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm: Tue 4 Aug Paper lace use paper in a variety of ways to make a lace effect. Tue 11 Aug Under the sea explore how designers use shape to create mermaids and sea beasts. Tue 18 Aug Rosy posy make a posy of roses using a variety of materials. Tue 25 Aug Feather fun explore feathers in this end of summer special. Meanwhile, The Roman Baths host sessions from 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm on: Mons 20 and 27 Jul Togas and Tunics find out about how the Romans dressed. Mon 3 Aug Corinthian crazy find out about Corinthian columns and create your own design. Mon 10 Aug Through the eyes of Minerva get up close to the goddess Minerva and make a mask Mon 17 Aug Potty about pots explore Roman pottery. Mon 24 Aug Roman revamp decorate Roman style. Ffi: Fashion Museum W: www.fashionmuseum.co.uk Roman Baths W: www.romanbaths.co.uk
Awesome for Kidz Kidz Club is the place where children can let off steam after the long school week. Whether it’s running around playing crazy games and listening to wild stories, or chilling out with arts and crafts while listening to cool music, every child can find their own way to unwind. Throughout the sessions, children also have the chance to discover their competitive side in an attempt to win prizes and the tuck shop is a popular feature with everyone. Run by the Carmel Christian Centre, Brislington, Bristol, The Kidz Club is open to children of any faith or none aged 5-11. It runs in three locations: Knowle West Baptist Church (every Sat 10.30am-12pm), Hungerford Road Community Centre (every Fri during term time 5pm-6.30pm) and Hillfields Community Hub (first and third Sat of every month 10.30am-11.30am). Ffi: Carmel Christian Centre T: 07943 387756 E: dawnelmer@hotmail.co.uk W: www.carmelcitychurch.org
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Skyline discovery Discover something different this summer with the National Trust in Bath. Join them every Wednesday on the Bath Skyline throughout the holidays for a Wild Wednesday ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4’ activity, from the big bug hunt to a pirate adventure. Prior Park Landscape Garden (pictured) hosts Terrific Tuesdays, with plant growing, pond dipping and bird spotting just some of the activities you can take part in for free. The family discovery trail on the Bath Skyline is a fantastic way to get to know the fairies that live in the woods around Bath, and perhaps even spot their homes! Keep an eye on the website for other events throughout the summer and beyond. The trust loves hearing your stories and seeing your pictures through social media, so join them on the sites below. Ffi: National Trust in Bath Tw: @ NTPriorPark, Tw: @NTBathSkyline and Fb: NationalTrustBath.
Top floor N&S Flooring is one of the region’s most trusted flooring contractors, trading since 1967. It offers the highest levels of workmanship, customer service and industry knowledge. With nearly five decades experience of installing, repairing and restoring flooring to schools the company is ideally placed to help with any enquiry. Its services include: surface preparation, vinyl, vinyl tiling, linoleum, safety flooring, solid timber, engineered wood/laminate flooring, carpeting, carpet tiling, Altro Whiterock wall cladding, sanding and sports flooring systems. The company supplies and installs materials from all major manufacturers including: Burmatex, Heckmondwike, Gradus, Desso, Interface, JHS, CFS, Brintons, Victoria Carpets, Altro, Amtico, Forbo Nairn, Polyflor, Tarkett, Karndean, Gerflor, Boen, Junkers, Kahrs, Quickstep and Bona. Its employed work force is fully insured, NCRB checked and CSCS qualified, while the company is a member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen and Contract Flooring Association. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are happy to assist with any enquiry, and book in a free-of-charge no obligation measuring and quotation appointment. Ffi: N&S Flooring W: www.nandsflooring.co.uk
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d r a o b n Pi Unspoilt beauty St Augustine’s Farm is a lovely, quiet and safe place for children and the family to explore and play. Relax, try the farm’s quizzes and help feed the friendly animals. There’s plenty of space for youngsters to run around, play and enjoy the outdoors in freedom and safety. Traditional games take place under cover, while there’s a museum of the countryside which might bring back some memories for older family members. Gussies Farm is ideal for the very young, while the Camera Obscura lets you see the surrounding countryside in a surprising new way. Alteratively, lose yourself in the Riddle Maze. Families come back years later with their grandchildren to enjoy the farm all over again. Deep in the country, away from city life, St Augustines really is an unspoiled gentle farm where you can avoid the bustle of a theme park. Bring a picnic or eat in the café. Toilets, free parking. Ffi: St Augustine’s Farm W: www.staugustinesfarm.co.uk.
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Rhubarb Speech and Drama School for pupils aged 4 to 14 continues to flourish at Portishead Primary School, every term-time Saturday morning. Readers of Primary Times who get in touch this summer are entitled to an exciting offer of 15% off September’s termly fees. Rhubarb, which opened in April 2015, provides youngsters with the fun-filled opportunity to develop life skills in clear speech and oral communication, strong social skills and self-confidence. Rhubarb’s pupils work on different drama skills and themes, culminating in a rousing show for parents, friends and family at the end of each academic term. If your child is of primary or secondary school age and interested in joining a non-franchise, affordable, high quality Saturday class, then look no further. Free taster sessions are always available. Ffi: Rhubarb Drama T: Laura 07872 622620 W: www.rhubarbdrama.co.uk E: info@rhubarbdrama.co.uk
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Where there’s wool Keep your hat on
The Vikings are coming to the Bristol Wool Fair, which takes place Fri 11-Sun 13 Sep at Washingpool Farm, Easter Compton (near Cribbs Causeway). The Fair celebrates wool, natural fibres and associated crafts with a range of activities including knitting, spinning, weaving, crochet and felt making. There will also be specialist traders, food, drink, an auction and activities for the whole family to enjoy. The highlight of the event will be a full living history encampment of Vikings, demonstrating ancient wool crafts and staging some battles, too. There will be sheep, goats, ducks, birds of prey, and much more to see and learn about. Visit the website for more information. Under 16s get in free of charge. Ffi: Bristol Wool Fair W: www.bristolwoolfair.co.uk
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Following March’s successful Wear a Hat Day, described by the organisers Brain Tumour Research as “the biggest and hattiest yet”, the charity is encouraging families to register for the same event next year. “We are greatly indebted to the hundreds of schools and families from up and down the land who have taken part in our flagship fundraising campaign,” said a charity spokesperson. “For many, Brain Tumour Research is a cause that could not be closer to your hearts as you and those around you have been touched by this devastating condition. Your commitment to help us is much appreciated. “We salute the efforts which have taken place in classrooms where young people, teachers, assistants, admin staff and parents have helped their pupils to bake cakes, make and find hats and, in so doing, discover they can have fun while supporting an important cause. We would love to have your company again next year.” Ffi and to register: Wear a Hat Day W: www.wearahatday.org
Grand Medieval Mêlée, Cardiff Castle, Sat 15-Sun 16 Aug Those medieval knights were a bloodthirsty lot and there’s a high octane thriller of a weekend on Sat 15–Sun 16 Aug at this year’s Grand Medieval Mêlée at Cardiff Castle. Squires, stewards and maidens in fabulous costumes gather to witness the knights take each other on in spectacular fighting displays. And around the arena, everyday life goes on, medieval-style. Within the colourful tented village that fills the Castle grounds will be demonstrations of medieval cooking, weaving and the essential preparations needed for battle. An enthralling demonstration of the noble art of falconry, storytelling, have- a-go archery and medieval games will keep everyone entertained throughout the day. Ffi: Cardiff Castle W: www.cardiffcastle.com
Nail art workshops for children Let your children learn nail painting techniques, creating new designs at a funky nail studio. If you’re holding a party, the birthday girl or host will receive a gift and a certificate on completion, and will get their their nails done by Jo, the head of the studio, herself. Refreshments are available and a birthday cake can be brought in. Also, Mums, are you looking for a new career? Why not train in acrylic nails, manicure and pedicure, nail art, massage, Indian head massage, waxing and facials, all ECT accredited, so you can gain insurance and start your own business? Ffi: Clifton Nail Studio T: Jo on 07881 407342 W: www.cliftonnailstudio.co.uk E: info@cliftonnailstudio.co.uk
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• Why not kick start your summer with an amazing week at the Bristol School of Performing Arts (BSPA) Summer School, the school that does perform? Over the past year, BSPA has produced no fewer than five major productions staged in its in-house Hart Theatre, with at least two more to follow before the July recess. In addition, over 20 young dancers from the Dance Department appeared in the 2014/15 Hippodrome pantomime ‘Dick Whittington’, and a further 65 formed the choir for the recent touring production of ‘Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ at the Bath Theatre Royal. Additionally, 24 students will appear in Bill Kenwright’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Bristol Hippodrome in July backing up BSPA’s earlier claim. In exams, over 40 children achieved passes at either high merit or distinction levels in the recent LAMDA Drama and Musical Theatre exams, a 100% pass rate! The school is gearing up for its third Summer School in which youngsters are given an opportunity to work for a full week, tutored by West End performers and choreographers culminating in a performance on the final day at the Hart Theatre. BSPA also boasts a ‘Who’s Who’ of patrons, comedian Ken Dodd, actress Vanessa Redgrave, West End producer Bill Kenwright and pantomime promoter Kevin Wood, responsible for over 10 major productions each Christmas including Bristol Hippodrome’s. BSPA in conjunction with its sister school, The Bristol School of Dancing, is perhaps the West Country’s oldest and most successful young people’s performing arts academy. Don’t delay, contact ACT today.
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• Set in 30 acres of countryside north of Bristol, Wild Place Project takes guests on an adventure into the wilderness, where some of the world’s most exciting species live. Whatever time of year you visit, there are always lots of things to do at this affordable family attraction. Journey through the attraction’s expansive natural habitat and find chasing cheetahs, mischievous Madagascan lemurs leaping in their immersive walkthrough, wolves prowling in the woodland and much more. Home of outdoor adventure, Wild Place Project invites families to let off steam in the Tower Meadow, climb in the undercover Fun Fort, explore the wonders of the woodland and discover wildlife from around the world with seasonal adventure trails. Take on Leap of Faith, which stands at 12 metres tall and is a test of nerves for all the family, with eight different climbing and exhilarating challenges, including ‘3G Power Swing’ – which offers an equally exciting adrenaline rush. Participants are hauled into the air whilst strapped to a giant swing via a harness before the release pin is pulled, plunging the swing through the air at high speed. Leap of Faith is open at weekends and each day throughout public school holidays until September. A day out at Wild Place Project costs less than £30 for a family of four, making it a fun-filled day out that won’t break the bank. Located just off junction 17 of the M5, near Cribbs Causeway, Wild Place Project is easily accessible to people coming from all over the south west.
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• Action for Children is one of the UK’s largest children’s charities and has over 145 years’ experience in supporting vulnerable children and their families. The charity’s fostering service supports children who have usually had traumatic childhoods; they are older children between 10 – 18 years of age and have complex needs. There is a national shortage of foster carers and Action for Children needs people to come forward and give these children a safe, caring home where they can thrive and develop. The charity puts children at the heart of everything it does and promises, if you foster with them, they will give you all the support you need to help make children’s lives better. Action for Children is looking for foster carers to join its friendly and supportive team. It makes the application process clear and simple, and makes sure you get the training you need to do a great job – before and after you become a foster carer. It matches the needs of children to your skills, experience and situation to find the right placement for you and the child. Here are some carers’ comments: “I would strongly recommend people who are thinking of a career change, to really consider becoming a foster carer,” Ian. “As soon as I picked up the phone I felt reassured and welcomed, and the application process began immediately,” Steve. Ffi: Action for Children T: Rachel 07525 731746 E: MTFCBristol@actionforchildren.org.uk
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Midsummer movies • It’s fun for all the family at the Watershed this summer with a special season of animated adventures that will see you travel from Japan to Ireland and back again. The programme includes ‘Song of the Sea’, the follow-up to the Oscar-nominated ‘The Secret of Kells’. Described as one of the most blissfully beautiful films ever made, ‘Song of the Sea’ is inspired by the ancient Irish legend of the selkies, magical beings who live as seals in the water and as humans on land. A brother and sister must go on an epic journey to discover their past and save the world of magic. Alongside ‘Song of the Sea’, fittingly for a film indebted to the work of Hayao Miyazaki (the animation legend behind Japan’s Studio Ghibili), the Watershed is also screening Miyazaki’s 1989 gem ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’, where a young witch must strike out on her own. Expect further Ghibli screenings to come. There will be more adventures confirmed later in the summer – look out for big screen appearances from ‘Shaun The Sheep’ (who enjoys his own ‘ewe-nique’ arts trail across Bristol and London in July and August) plus a weekend of animation and puppetry as part of Bristol Festival of Puppetry, perhaps the only English festival of its kind to celebrate this charming art form.
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Win Tiger tickets! The Tiger Who Came To Tea at The Colston Hall, Bristol, Wed 26 Aug • “An invitingly jolly, consistently inventive treat” (The Times) awaits children and parents as Judith Kerr’s much-loved children’s book comes to life on stage. Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea when the doorbell rings. Much to their surprise, a big, stripy tiger has come calling at the door. This stage adaptation by David Wood (Fantastic Mr Fox, Babe the Sheep Pig) is “a delight from start to finish” according to Time Out, while The Independent calls it “a modern classic”.
Win four tickets to the show To be in with a chance of winning four tickets to The Tiger Who Came To Tea at Bristol’s Colston Hall on Wed 26 Aug at 2pm, simply answer the following question. What do you usually put in tea? A) Oil B) Milk C) Butter Answers should be submitted via email with ‘Tiger competition’ as the subject to the email below. Don’t forget to include your name and telephone number. Entries should be received by midday on Monday 10 August. Four winners will be drawn at random and contacted that day. And, to guarantee you enjoy this glittering family treat, book early via the Colston Hall’s box office or online. Ffi: The Colston Hall Bristol T: 0844 887 1500 W: www.colstonhall. org E (competition entry only): competitions@colstonhall.org
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• The well-known school clothing and footwear supplier School Togs has moved premises. Its new shop is in the heart of Nailsea’s shopping area at Crown Glass Shopping Centre. The new shop gives the company the opportunity to continue to serve the local community for many years to come. As well as its already extensive range of products, School Togs is adding a range of footwear including wellington boots, football boots and shoes over the coming weeks. The shop’s range includes schoolwear, sportswear, footwear and name tapes, as well as dancewear, waterproofs and girl-guide and scouts clothing. The School Togs team very much looks forward to welcoming you to its new shop. Ffi: School Togs 2, Clevedon Walk. Crown Glass Shopping Centre. Nailsea. BS48 1RS W: www.schooltogsnailsea.co.uk
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Broadlands are national champions • Since becoming an academy in December 2012, Broadlands has seen rapid improvement and sustained progress with record breaking results for two consecutive years. Results are now well above the national average with almost 70% of students achieving the national benchmark of 5A* to C’s including English and Maths, in 2014. This summer, those records are likely to be broken again by a fantastic group of students who have fully embraced the changes that have taken place. These changes have ensured students are at the heart of every decision made at the school. They have led to students achieving the results they deserve and that everyone at Broadlands is very proud of. But school is not just about academic results. It’s about developing the whole child to become a resilient life-long learner and giving students opportunities to develop and grow outside of the classroom as well as in it: a balanced approach to a student’s education. Broadlands embraces this philosophy and offers that balance. It gives its students the opportunity to take part in trips and activities which not only enhance their curriculum knowledge but also their life and social skills. This may be through a sporting opportunity or a visit to, for example, Barcelona. The school is also celebrating an amazing victory for its Y10 football team which has just won the U15 English Schools National Final and made Broadlands and its community proud. Broadlands Academy has an exciting future and invites you to be a part of it. Ffi: Broadlands Academy Tw: @BroadlandsBS31
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Animals’ summer magic • Summer has arrived at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in Bristol, the perfect season to watch nature at its best as the impressive animals, including African elephants, white rhinos and big cats, enjoy the weather outside. Noah’s Ark offers incredible up-close animal experiences, including seeing the lions and tigers being fed during its ‘Big Cat Talk’ and meeting the giraffe family at the daily encounter. Would you like to feed our animals yourself? Grab a bag of animal feed from the farm shop and hand feed the farmyard favourites as you explore the park. If you’re visiting as part of a group or school trip, the farm offers great value group rates to make your day cheaper. Bring your birthday party and the birthday child goes free. Do you want a fun, educational trip for your class or year group? The farm welcomes over 20,000 school children in organised trips each year: a popular choice of South West schools. Part of every great day out is a relaxing lunch and a chance to rest the legs. With its outstanding views from the café veranda, Noah’s Ark offers an excellent lunch menu at great value with locally sourced food, handmade cakes and a range of hot and cold drinks. The farm has three more kiosks on site for snacks and ice creams. Take the family along today to Bristol’s award-winning ‘all day, all weather’ attraction and enjoy 12 exciting adventure play areas, an indoor Animal Village and Animal Show Pens whatever the weather this summer. Ffi: Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm W: www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk
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and kite flying, the Bristol International Kite Festival is the chance to watch experts wow the crowds during the flying displays and demonstrations or get involved yourself and bring your own kite. You can make your own kite out of household and recycled materials or enjoy the attractions including a bouncy castle, a giant slide, zorbing, bungee trampolines, helium balloons, air brush tattoos, face painting, henna art and hair braiding. Boredom is not an option. Venue Durdham Downs, Clifton, Stoke Road, Bristol, BS9 1FG, free T: 0117 977 2002 W: www.kite-festival.org.uk CAMP BESTIVAL Thu 30 Jul-Sun 2 Aug Sister to the Isle of Wight’s popular Bestival, Camp Bestival is the ultimate family festival with the awards to prove it. While the grown-up music includes Kaiser Chiefs, Professor Green and Ella
Eyre, kids and parents will be equally excited by Dick and Dom, Mr Tumble and the Cat in the Hat. In between acts there’s a wealth of food markets, cafés, bars and talks available. For the younger ones there are two kids’ gardens, one for the smaller children with activities such as Big Top Mania, where they can learn circus skills, a bouncy castle, bikes, go-karts and a toddler’s area. Slightly older children will enjoy the Lower Kids Garden where they’ll find fairground rides, face painting, a soft play area and a sandpit. Venue Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5QS, £195 (day tickets also available) T: 0203 327 4810, W: www.campbestival.net END OF THE ROAD Fri 4-Sun 6 Sep End Of The Road festival promises a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and serious music. For children there are not only lots of open
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spaces and wooded areas to explore, but also a dedicated children and family area which offers performances, activities and workshops. In the past, children’s activities have included drawing and animation classes, circus tricks, song writing sessions, yoga and origami. There is even a trolley hire service which enables parents to transport their tired children around the site. Venue Larmer Tree Gardens. Blandford, Dorset. £195 W: www.endoftheroadfestival.com
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GREENBELT Fri 28-Mon 31 Aug This arts festival with a Christian tradition offers a long weekend of music, performing arts, talks and comedy acts. The children’s programme has been carefully thought out with all venues and programming in one area. Two Parent Support Venues are available, where parents can sit, nurse, feed and change little ones. There are plenty of places for children to play including The Orchard play area and play tent, as well as lots of games and activities on The Lawn. Throughout the day you can pop into the Make and Create tent and get stuck in to craft sessions, while the Playhouse shows regular all-age theatre pieces. For the older children, age 8-11, there’s the Late Night Village event where they can relax in the evenings away from parents. Venue Boughton House, Kettering, Northhamptonshire, NN14 1BJ, £145 T: 0207 329 0039 W: www.greenbelt.org.uk SIDMOUTH FOLK WEEK Fri 31 Jul-Fri 7 Aug Sidmouth has held a folk festival in the first week of August every year since 1955 and there’s no sign of the tradition stopping any time soon. This festival is a week-long celebration of music, dance and song and it even has its own Children’s Festival that also runs throughout the week. The Children’s Festival has a packed programme of workshops and shows. During the day children can get involved in craft activities that suit every age, practise their musical skills and have many opportunities to dance and play. Every evening brings different entertainment, including a puppet show and a story telling night. Venue Sidmouth, Devon. £40£292 T: 01395 577952 W: www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk
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SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE SHOW Sat 1-Sun 2 Aug The South Gloucestershire Show was founded as a showcase for lifestyle and leisure in and around the county. As a result you’ll find a wealth of local bands and artists and over 250 exhibitors, displaying and selling local food and produce, arts and crafts and more. There will also be sports acts, gymnastic displays and a very full programme for the kids show. See feature for more details. Venue The Windmill Fisheries Showground, Westerleigh Road, Gloucestershire, BS37 8QZ, price TBC, T: 01454 222 959 W: www.southglosshow.co.uk UPFEST Sat 25-Mon 27 Jul This street art and graffiti festival
offers visitors the chance to watch as the artists paint their designs on hoardings, Camp Bestival building walls, shop shutters and specially erected boards. On the final day the public can view the complete artwork and take part in a special family day with extra workshops for children. Other children’s activities include the Doodle Wall and the children’s art area, run by the children’s charity the NACOA, where there is plenty
to do from badge to hat making. Also learn and develop your own spray can skills with Miss C’s Graffiti Academy. Venue North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, free T: 07725 231878 W: www.upfest.co.uk WILDERNESS Thu 6-Sun 9 Aug With a private nature reserve to roam free, a spring-fed lake and an ancient landscape, Wilderness provides an alternative festival experience. It combines good music with equally good food and also celebrates art and theatre with showcases and talks throughout the weekend. Children can join in this celebration with Kite Studios and their art workshops, or with Rhubarb Theatre and their inclusive shows. There is also a story telling den and a roaming family circus, ready to entertain. For parents wanting some time to themselves the Mortimer Nannies are on hand to occupy the children with crafty, fun activities, outdoor games and cosy films in the evening. Venue Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3EH, £188 (plus £5 per child). T: 0844 8718819, W: www.wildernessfestival.com
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
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The 2015 Bristol Wool Fair will take place on 11-13 September 2015 at
Washingpool Farm, Easter Compton, BS35 5RE from 10am to 6pm each day. ÂŁ8 for 1 day pass ÂŁ12 for 3 day pass Knitting, Crochet, Felt making, Spinning, Weaving & much more Visit www.bristolwoolfair.co.uk for more details
FREE for children FREE parking
11-13 Sept 2015 Fabulous stalls, inspiring exhibitions + demonstrations, animals, free novice tuition, great entertainment
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Action stations! Summer school can be a wonderful way of giving your children a great new experience during the holidays. Anne Marie Scanlon reports.
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he long weeks of the summer holiday can stretch out both for parents and children. Once the family vacation is booked there may be four or five more weeks to constructively occupy your children, while juggling your own career and other commitments. What better solution, then, than to give children a learning experience with a difference, that will help nurture the skills they’ll need in the adult world? Summer schools and camps are either residential or on a day by day basis. Many follow the traditional American model and focus on physical or outdoor activities. This is great for children who are physically active and into sport, but for those who aren’t inclined towards physical achievement a sports and competition-based camp can feel like a prison sentence. Thankfully, for children whose talents and interests don’t lie on the
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problems of obesity among teens and children. Going to any sort of summer camp allows your child to step outside their usual social circle and make new friends. And, as so many camps now offer such a wide variety of experience, it is a chance for your child not just to expand their friendship groups but to experience new things.
sporting field, there are now many alternatives to ‘traditional’ camps. And parents of two or more children who have very different needs and interests will be glad to hear that many traditional camps have expanded to include other areas. Alternatives to (and increasingly part of) ‘traditional’ summer camps include music, dancing, drama, singing, cookery and technology. Drama and dancing are very like sports in that they are group activities in which people have to work as part of a team. Most drama, especially for the young, involves quite a bit of physical activity, while singing, dancing and learning lines all require a great deal of mental focus, which is demanding both physically and mentally. If your child expresses an interest in cookery or technology, then sign them up to classes immediately. Both are life skills and wouldn’t it be nice to have someone else take occasional control of the kitchen, eventually? Or, even better, have someone explain your computer to you? There are also academic summer camps for those over-achievers who excel at a particular subject
and, by the same token, academic schools and camps for those who may find a school class more difficult than their peers. Likewise, there are a host of camps for those with a passion for a particular sport, be it football, cricket, tennis, golf or any other. The advantage of camps is that they allow a child to pursue what they are good at in a far more intensive way than they can at school. They may also introduce children to areas that they wouldn’t encounter in their ordinary lives. Bruce Muchnick, a psychologist who works extensively with day and residential camps in the US says, “Each summer at camp, a unique setting is created, a community is constructed that allows participants to get in touch with a sense of life that is larger than one’s self. The camp community seeks to satisfy children’s basic need for connectedness, affiliation, belonging, acceptance, safety and feelings of acceptance and appreciation.” Another growing component of the summer camp movement in the UK, also imported from the US, the “fat camp” resorts to the drastic action of a boot camp to address
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ith the summer tantalisingly close, families are busy making plans for picnics in the park and long walks in the countryside. For most kids, being outside in the fresh air and exploring nature is their favourite pastime. What child isn’t fascinated with a creepy-crawly or a hunt for animal tracks? It’s an essential part of growing up.
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Wildlife such as otters, buzzards and barn owls are thriving because of the way farmers care for the countryside
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22 & 23 August 2015 Clifton & Durdham Downs, Bristol www.kite-festival.org.uk Tel: 0117 977 2002 bristolkitefestival @bristolkitefest
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Hello Kids!
Thank you so much for the lovely pictures you send me. There were so many I wanted to print but couldn’t, so please keep trying if you weren’t successful this time. This summer we’ve teamed up with hands on science centre At-Bristol, 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 theme of summer in space. 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 What an amazing response to our competition ,“My favourite deep sea creatures”. The winners were the pick of a very talented group of young painters and each win family membership to Bristol Aquarium. , Louise Arminio 10, Abbeymead ol, ho Primary Sc Gloucester The use of water colours in this picture really t gives the feel tha you are under e the sea. I lov the effort put into every sea creature.
mike.gartside@localworld. co.uk Don’t forget to put your name, age, full home postal address (or we can’t send you your prize) and school on the back. Deadline: Monday 10 August.
Scott Granger, 9, Preshute Primary School, Marlborough The sketching and shading on this shark make it look very realistic. There is a terrifying look in his eye as he swims towards the shoal of fish.
Have fun!
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Rada 6, Holy Trinity Prim ary Rada shows us the gl School, Bristol oo The yellow light shin m at the bottom of the sea. es brightly, highlight ing angler fish and his th reatening teeth. We the ll done! Jasmine RobertsonKurd, 7, Ashley Down Primary School, Bristol The contrast between the man, happily fishing, and the scared fish is very effective. A lovely, cartoon-like picture with bright, fun colours. Well done Jasmine!
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Olivia Farua, 10, St. Bonaventures Primary School, Bristol This turtle looks very companionable as he swims along with the fish below him. The creatures are really well-drawn and the colours of the coral create a tranquil deep sea scene.
Zuzanna Krol, 6, Little Mead Academy, Southmead, Bristol This impressive octopus, looks rather intimidating with those green eyes and suckers. You also find lots of fish, seahorses and even a crab. A great deep sea picture, Zuzanna.
Jessica Zhao, 11, Widden Primary School, Gloucester At first I thought this was a picture book image coloured in but Jessica has created the outline of the seahorse herself. Beautifully drawn and coloured.
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Grayson Richards, 4, Waycroft Academy, Bristo This striking collage layel materials and shades rs lots of different textured picture. Foil andof blue to create a the background shimmeglittered card make r like real water.
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Matilda Crockford, 5, Hotwells Primary School, Bristol What a unique collage: it has an almost abstract feel to it. The contrasting colours used to depict the coral are particularly striking.
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Esther Morrison reviews the new releases.
Word you believe it?
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n the third of his ‘silly books’ Andy Seed twists and manipulates the English language to the max. He takes the reader step by step through a myriad of wordplays in all different forms, from riddles and jokes to Pig Latin and Cockney rhyming slang. There is even a particularly amusing section on the obscure ‘Spoonerisms’. Named after the infamous Rev Spooner, a lecturer at Oxford University who was famous for mixing his words, these accidental wordplays make the common slip ‘par cark’ look a lot less embarrassing. Seed’s book is both exceedingly funny and informative. While its primary purpose is to entertain, readers will undoubtedly find themselves learning interesting and unusual facts along the way. Word games dotted throughout the book engage the reader in the forms of wordplay explored by the author and challenges them to get creative with their own language. No page looks the same as the illustrations and text layout complement the theme being discussed, making it a pleasure to read. While thoroughly enjoyable for children, even adults will find it difficult to put this book down after bed time. The Silly Book of Weird and Wacky Words Andy Seed, Bloomsbury, £5.99, www.bloomsbury.com
Go, cat!
Blood sisters Willow lives happily with her scatty mum, initially unaware of her father’s identity. Quite suddenly, she discovers he is her mum’s old boyfriend, with a family of his own, and is swept unexpectedly into family life. Her half-sister Bella is seriously ill, requiring a bone marrow transplant, and the only person who might be a match is Willow herself. Add to that Willow’s phobia of needles, plus Bella’s anger at finding out her dad has another daughter, and you have a family situation more dramatic than the ones Willow likes to write about in her blog. However, Willow is a strong protagonist: intelligent, witty and immediately likable. She handles the complex issues with a maturing outlook, yet still retaining the childlike innocence that a young teenager has yet to lose. Jess Bright has delivered a novel which, although it touches on adult issues, is ideally pitched to the elder primary aged child and those about to enter their teens. Sister, Sister, Jess Bright, Oxford University Press, £6.99, www. global.oup.com
WORD PUZZLE
Try to find these summer-related words: beach, bucket, spade, holiday, picnic, swimming, sunny, sea, barbecue, sunglasses
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Nolan is a normal boy with an unpredictable mother and a father who’s away a lot. Feather is the daughter of a rock star and has every minute of her life planned out for her. An escaped serval (an African cat), brings this unlikely pair together. They both fall in love with the beautiful, dangerous cat and are desperate to conceal its whereabouts from the cruel, slightly melodramatic, PR manager Vix , to whom animal welfare is simply a publicity stunt. This is a heart-warming story, for the older reader, about friendship and fighting for what you believe in. Author Gillian Cross deals delicately with issues such as bipolar disorder and adoption, in a way that carefully broadens a reader’s understanding. The constant switching from Nolan’s perspective to Feather’s balances first-hand account with authorial comment. The only disappointment is that there is significantly less of Feather’s side of the story. Shadow Cat Gillian Cross, Oxford University Press, £6.99, www. global.oup.com
Nobody’s fool Charlie and his friends excitedly anticipate their week away at football camp. But organisational incompetency finds them at Go! Wild survival camp instead and there’s nothing they can do about it. The gang have four days to learn and practise key survival skills and collect as many flags as possible. What they don’t realise is that teammate Charlie has got them into a bet with the fiercely competitive Magpie and, if they don’t win, they must all face the dreaded Leap of Death. Written in the voice of misfit Charlie and constructed in the style of his survival notebook the narrative is simply written with a subtle wit that doesn’t patronise the young reader. The most striking feature of the book is the use of illustrations, which blend into the text to enhance the story. In addition, speech bubbles and comic-like story boards offer readers a survival guide that demonstrates skills such as how to make a cup out of paper and how to construct a shelter out of tarpaulin and rope. This creates the illusion that we are reading Charlie’s journal as he writes it. The character development is perhaps a little slow and it’s not until the very end, when desperate times strike, that you feel a full sense of empathy with the characters. The ending, however, is beautifully controlled with a sense of the unpredictable about it, making it a good read, overall. Charlie Merrick’s Misfits in I’m a Nobody Get Me Out of Here Dave Cousins, Oxford University Press, £6.99, www.global.oup.com
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HAVING A CARE
LONGLEAT’S RARE ARRIVALS
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isitors to Longleat Safari Park are in for a treat this summer with the recent birth of not one but two baby giraffes. A boy, named Perseus, was born first, quickly followed by a girl, Tara. Despite being born within two weeks of each other, the two babies are already showing their different personalities, according to keeper Beverley Evans. “Percy is very steady and Pic: Ian Strong
inquisitive while Tara is quite shy and tends to run around a lot.” The new arrivals
Baby giraffes Tara (left) and Perseus
are part of the park’s breeding programme, in conjunction with the conservation organisation Rothschild’s Giraffe Breeding. They are among the most endangered species of giraffe in the world and are easily recognised by the lack of markings on their lower legs. In addition, Longleat is celebrating the arrival of a baby of much smaller proportions. Charlie is a rare southern three-banded armadillo, one of only two species of armadillo that can roll into a defensive ball. The threebanded armadillo has suffered a 30% decline in population in the last 10 years and is designated a near threatened species. Keeper Emily Randall says, “Charlie is doing really well and putting on lots of weight. When he was born he was about the size of a golf ball and, although his armour was very soft, his claws weren’t.” Charlie is now the third generation of the same armadillo family to be born in the park. Ffi: Longleat Safari Park W: www.longleat.co.uk
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xperienced carers described how rewarding it can be to look after a disabled child, at a Bristol City Council open event this June, held as part of Foster Care Fortnight. The council is particularly keen to recruit people able to provide short break care to disabled children and their families, allowing full time carers to get a much needed rest. According to one Bristol City Council carer, Elaine, “I have gained such a huge amount of personal satisfaction by providing a short break service. Even the difficult days have given me the opportunity to look at the way I do things and make changes for the better.” Short term breaks offer a chance to broaden the disabled child’s experiences and encourage new friendships. They can be anything from spending a few hours going to a football match, going swimming or enjoying a bike ride. Alternatively, the
breaks can last longer, as a child stays at the carer’s house for a night or a whole week. “I like going to the park, and making cakes with Chloe”, says Daisy, who spends one weekend a month with a short break carer. There are also other ways to care for a disabled child such as fostering and adoption. According to the National Care Advisory Service between 10 and 25 percent of all lookedafter children are disabled and approximately 40 percent of children waiting for a new permanent family have an impairment or some form of special need. Jenny Cousins from the fostering agency BAAF Open Doors Project says, “For many people, disability can carry an overwhelming label, which completely obscures the actual child, and the reality of who that little boy or girl is.” Anyone interested in caring for a disabled child can find out more by contacting the council. Ffi: Bristol City Council T: 0117 353 4200 W: www. bristol.gov.uk/page/childrenand-young-people/can-youprovide-short-break-disabledchildchildren
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amblers aiming to protect and improve the footpaths around the South West are inviting walking enthusiasts and families to help them. As it compiles a “comprehensive” report on the state of the area’s footpath networks, the walking charity Ramblers has launched its Pathwatch initiative, which asks walkers to select one square kilometre from the Ordnance Survey Explorer maps and to walk every right of way footpath within it. They can then report what they come across using the specially designed app. The volunteers are asked to report the positive features of the walk, beautiful views, wildlife and interesting landscapes, as well as to note any problems they encounter. Potential problems are brambles on the path, or overgrown vegetation, bad path surfaces, and broken bridges and gates. The Ramblers
will then use this information to send out their maintenance team and campaign for the path network’s upkeep. Children are also encouraged to get involved. “We’re helping families turn their walk into an adventure,” says Ramblers’ chief executive Benedict Southworth, referring to the free downloadable activity sheets for children to complete while walking. These sheets include a game of walking bingo and a creative rainbow ramble. There is also a special activity sheet for older children who are asked to take charge of the walk as it gives top tips on being a walk leader. The Big Pathwatch is a great way to get the children exploring the outdoors. The activity sheets and smartphone app are available to download now. Ffi: Ramblers W: www.ramblers.org.uk/ bigpathwatch PRIMARY TIMES
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(until 7.00pm for BGS Infants and Juniors)
Daily Visits and Taster Days available on various dates during term-time.
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To book your place or to request further information, please call Hollie Skerritt on 0117 933 9885 or e-mail recruitment@bgs.bristol.sch.uk.
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