Primary Times Gloucestershire Summer 2015

in Gloucestershire Issue 137

20 July-31 August 2015

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Treefest returns to Slimbridge this summer with a wealth of woodland excitement. Page 4.

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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, such as child friendly festivals (P28) and awaydays at the beach (P18) to keep children constructively occupied.

Perhaps parents’ most valuable contribution over the holidays is to make sure children maintain those all-important reading skills, well known to slip at this time of year (P6). So have a good flick through the magazine, get a few ideas and have a great holiday.

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THEATRE P8 ROUNDABOUT P11 PINBOARD P21 ADVERTISING FEATURES P24 CLASSIFIEDS P29 PUPILS’ PAGE P30 SUMMER READS P6 Esther Morrison explores ways of avoiding the summer reading “slip”.

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FAMILY FESTS FOREVER! P28 The most family friendly events in the West.

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Nature in Art – Free tea or coffee with advert The Brewery – Free activities each week of the holidays Slimbridge Wetland Centre – Save 10% with online booking Elton Giant Mazes - £2 off a family ticket with advert Cotswold Farm Park – One child free with paying adult Taurus Crafts – 10% off with advert Table Table – Kids eat free Bristol Aquarium – Kids go free Severn Valley Railway – Free Steam & Whistle Club (with annual family pass) Dick Whittington Farm Park – One adult admission free SUMMER HOLIDAY 2015

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Gloucestershire’s celebration of forest culture, Treefest, returns to Westonbirt Arboretum this August.

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rom den building to chainsaw sculpture and falconry to forestry, the woodland is an amazing source of activity and fun.

Treefest, Westonbirt Arboretum’s annual summer festival, is the perfect way for families to discover everything the forest has to offer. Visitors can enjoy arena demonstrations, children’s activities, chainsaw carvers and all things woody at this three day extravaganza over the August bank holiday weekend.

Treefest celebrates nature, trees and woodcraft, boasting an exciting programme of activities for big and little kids alike. For family members who thrive on adrenaline, there’s den building, zip wire and tree climbing while, for the little ones, storytelling, puppet theatre and hands-on craft provide plenty to occupy them.

Interested in wildlife? Kids can find out about the different types of animals living up high in the trees in the ‘Tree Life’ activity and create their very own cone creatures to take home.

Exciting arena displays return to Treefest as the Black Mountains Falconry team perform regularly on each of the three days of the festival. They bring stunning birds of prey and exciting opportunities for audience participation. The Welsh Axe Men enter the Treefest arena on Saturday and Sunday and showcase their talent and skill

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brewer Stroud Brewery serves its delightful range of beverages including a special ‘Arboretum Ale’.

If you buy a ticket before Fri 28 Aug you are eligible for the early bird offer of a third off your ticket price: adults £10, concessions £8 and children free. On the gate prices are adult £15, concession £12 and kids free. Treefest is open from 10am-5pm, with music continuing into the evening.

with axes and chainsaws, offering a riveting display for the festival crowd.

To capture the attention of the whole family, visitors can browse and buy from over 100 fantastic exhibitors showcasing their crafts and gifts, from homewares to art, toys and things for the garden as well as a delicious array of local food and drink products.

Another highlight of Treefest, the talented wood carvers return to this woodland extravaganza, amazing the crowds with their larger than life chainsaw carving displays – a real eye opener, unmissable for all ages. Those wanting to dig little deeper can experience the journey of wood from sawmill to axe on guided

Ffi: Westonbirt Arboretum W: www.forestry.gov.uk/ westonbirt-treefest Treefest Fri 29-Mon 31 Aug W: www.forestry. gov.uk/WestonbirtTreefest walks with knowledgeable volunteers, starting at 11am and 2pm daily.

To silence a rumbly tummy, Treefest has joined forces with Love Food Festival to deliver a delicious line-up of foodie delights. From gourmet burgers and hog roast to sandwiches and pizza, there are plenty of savoury delicacies on offer. For those after a little afternoon pick-me-up; strawberries and cream, cream teas and ice-cream are available.

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reads In spite of encouraging results on children’s literacy, kids still lose ground with their reading over the holidays during the “summer slip”. Esther Morrison discovers fun ways to prevent that reading lull.

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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.

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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 chil-

dren’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

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 Gloucestershire Libraries www. gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries Summer Reading Challenge www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ schoolsnet/article/119170/ Summer-Reading-Challenge2015---Record-Breakers PRIMARY TIMES

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‎ 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 he spins his yarn of plotting pirates and potty parrots. Pantaloons Theatre Company thrills 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.

BARNWOOD PARK Church Lane, Barnwood GL4 3JB. 01452 883494, www.rainorshine. co.uk The Tempest Sat 1 Aug, 6.30pm, £13/£11,£6 • Rollicking production of Shakespeare’s classic tale of magic and shipwreck. Outdoor production from Rain or Shine.

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

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(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. Proceeds in aid of The Children’s Society. 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.

CIRENCESTER Near the Mitsubishi Garage, Gloucester Road, Stratton, Cirencester GL7 2JY. 0845 4597469, www.giffordscircus.com Giffords Circus Fri 4-Mon 14 Sep, 6pm (Mon-Fri), 11am/1pm/5.30pm (Sat 5), 11am/2.30pm/5pm (Sun), 11am/2.30pm/7.30pm (Sat 12), 1pm (Mon 14), £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.

EVERYMAN THEATRE Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573, www.everymantheatre.org.uk Aliens Love Underpants Mon 27-Tue 28 Jul, 2pm/4.30pm (Mon-Tue)/11am (Tue), £12.50 • Stunning effects, madcap action and original music. A production based on the hilarious bestselling children’s book.

FENNELL’S FARM Fennel’s Farm, Lypiatt, Stroud GL6 7NE. 0845 4597469, www.giffordscircus.com Giffords Circus Thu 17-Sun 20 Sep, 6pm (Thu & Fri), 11am/2.30pm/7.30pm (Sat), 11am/2.30pm/5pm (Sun), £14-£22 • See Cirencester listing.

My Pet Monster and Me, The Bacon Theatre, Sun 26 Jul.

HARTPURY VILLAGE HALL Over Old Road, Hartpury GL19 3BJ. 01452 521575, www.rainorshine.co.uk The Tempest Fri 21 Aug, 7pm • See Barnwood Park listing.

MINCHINHAMPTON COMMON Near the Crown Pub, High Street, Minchinhampton GL6 9BN. 0845 4597469, www.giffordscircus.com Giffords Circus Thu 6-Mon 17 Aug, 5pm/7.30pm (Thu-Fri & MonFri), 11am/2.30pm/7.30pm (Sat & Sun), 1pm (Mon 17) £14-£22 • See Cirencester listing.

NAUNTON DOVECOTE Naunton GL54 3AG. 01451 850586, www.rainorshine.co.uk The Tempest Sun 30 Aug, 3pm • See Barnwood Park listing.

NIBLEY HOUSE The Street, North Nibley GL11 6DL. 01453 549700, www.rainorshine. co.uk The Tempest Wed 29 July, 7.30pm • See Barnwood Park listing.

FRAMPTON COURT ESTATE Frampton on Severn GL2 7EP. 01452 740698, www.framptoncourtestate.co.uk Giffords Circus Thu 30 Jul-Mon 3 Aug, 5pm/7.30pm (Thu & Fri), 11am/2.30pm/7.30pm (Sat & Sun), 1pm (Mon), £14-£22 • See Cirencester listing.

PAINSWICK ROCOCO GARDEN Painswick Rococo Garden, Painswick GL6 6TH. 01452 813204, www.rococogarden.org. uk A Rip Roaring Summer Adventure Sun 23 Aug, 2.30pm/6.30pm, £3.30-£7 • Summer isn’t summer without a quest so join the four reluctant adventurers on their journey of jolly hockey-sticks, derring-do and top-notch bravery. Bring a picnic and your own seating.

HAILES ABBEY Hailes, nr Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5PB. 03306 600541, www.rainorshine.co.uk The Tempest Sun 16 Aug, 7.30pm • See Barnwood Park listing.

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.

ROSES THEATRE The Roses, Sun Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5NX. 01684 295074, www.rosestheatre.org Make A Musical In A Week Mon 3-Sat 8 Aug, £60 • Summer workshop culminating in a performance for friends and family. The Roses is also hosting live theatre shows in Victoria Gardens during August: check website for details closer to the time.

SANDFORD PARKS LIDO Sandford Parks Lido, Keynsham Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7PU, 01242 524430, www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk Twelfth Night Fri 14 Aug, 8.1510.15pm, £12.50 (adult)/£6.25 (child) • A play that explores love triangles like no other. A joyful and chaotic jumble of confusion as the hilarious cast of characters find love where they least expect it. Age 8+.

The Tempest Sat 22 Aug, 8.1510.15pm, £13.50 (adult)/£6.25 (child) • A play full of comic capers, romantic encounters, villainous plots and a host of apparitions and spirits. Discover the secrets of Prospero’s island in this Shakespeare classic. Age 8+.

A Rip Roaring Summer Adventure Sat 29 Aug, 7.459.45pm. £10 (adult)/£6 (child) • Summer isn’t summer without a quest so join the four reluctant adventurers on their journey of jolly hockey-sticks, derring-do and top-notch bravery. Bring a picnic and your own seating.

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As The Roses is redeveloped, we offer an exciting range of family events at The Watson Hall and Victoria Gardens, in Tewkesbury.

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

Deadlines: List your school or community group’s events in Primary Times for free. We work half a term in advance so we’re now collecting information for September, October and November: deadline Monday 10 August. If your event is to raise funds for a school, a charity or your community, and is open to the public, please let the editor know at: mike. gartside@localworld.co.uk

GL13 9EW. 01453 810510, www. cattlecountry.co.uk, 10am-4pm, £8.60 (adult)/£9.45 (child) • Families can get up close to the resident goats, enjoy a round of mini-golf and test out the giant bouncy pillow. The indoor playbarns mean that even the unpredictable British weather won’t stop the fun.

UNTIL MON 30 NOV MUD, TRACK & TARMAC Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, The Old Mill, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2BY. 01451 821255, www.cotswoldmotoringmuseum.co.uk, 10am-6pm, £5.25 (adult)/£3.75 (child) • With a selection of sports motorcycles and rally cars, this exhibition tells the story of the CSMA Club, which hails back to the early 1920s.

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

JULY UNTIL SUN 26 JUL FESTIVAL OF BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, nr Cheltenham GL54 3LJ. 01242 890265, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworthroman-villa, 10.30am-4pm, £9.90 (adult)/£4.95 (child)/£24.75 (family) • Series of exhibitions, handson activities and talks about the excavations of the Roman villa and the life of an archaeologist in general.

UNTIL SUN 30 AUG LAND ROVER SAFARI Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, Slimbridge 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 dependSodbury Sheepdog Search, Chipping Sodbury, Until Sun 6 Sep

Royal International Air Tatoo, Fairford, Fri 17-Sun 19 Jul

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Evening safaris also take place on selected dates from 7pm (price £12): see website for details.

UNTIL MON 31 AUG GRANDPARENTS’ DAY Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9BQ. 01453 810303, www.berkely-castle.com, 11am-5pm, £10 (adult)/£8.50 (age 60+)/free (1 grandchild with each full-paying grandparent) • Berkeley Castle is celebrating grandparents every Monday over the summer holidays. Not only can grandchildren enter free with their grandparents, they can also get them a free tea of coffee at the Castle’s Yurt Tea Room with every child’s drink or ice-cream bought.

UNTIL SUN 6 SEP LEGO ANIMALS AT SLIMBRIDGE WETLAND CENTRE WWT Slimbridge GL2 7BT. 01453 891900, www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge, 9.30am5.30pm, £11.55 (adult)/£6.36 (child)/under-4s free • Giant Lego brick sculptures are spending the summer at Slimbridge. There are 10 individually designed animals to discover and lots more to see and do.

UNTIL SUN 6 SEP BREAM GARDENING SOCIETY Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Forest of Dean GL14 2UB. 01594 822170, www.deanheritagecentre.com, 10am-5pm, free with standard admission • The Bream Gardening Society is celebrating its 150-year history with an exhibition at the Dean Heritage Centre. The exhibition tells the story of the society from its inception to the present day with displays of royal telegrams, carnival queens and prizes, as

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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/sheep-dogsearch • 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 SAT 12 SEP ST AUGUSTINES FARM St Augustines Farm, Arlingham GL2 7JN. 01452 740720, www. staugustinesfarm.co.uk, 11am5pm (Fri-Sun term time, everyday school holidays), £5.50 (adult)/£4.50 (child) • Explore the farm and feed the animals, and if that’s not enough, you can also play traditional games undercover or get lost in the riddle maze.

Don’t forget your picnic or relax in the café.

UNTIL WED 30 SEP CANOE SAFARI Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, Slimbridge GL2 7BT. 01453 891900, www.wwt.org.uk, 11am4pm, £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 SUN 1 NOV CATTLE COUNTRY ADVENTURE PARK Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkeley

UNTIL MON 30 NOV DREAM A LITTLE DREAM Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, The Old Mill, Bourtonon-the-Water GL54 2BY. 01451 821255, www.cotswoldmotoringmuseum.co.uk,10am- 6pm, £5.25 (adult)/£3.75 (child) • Sixties nostalgia is in the air, with this exhibition featuring the Zephyr Mk3 and a range of motorcycles. Enjoy original Radio Caroline sounds while exploring the collection.

UNTIL 20 DEC SHEEP SHOWS AT COTSWORLD FARM PARK Cotsworld Farm Park LTD, Guiting Power, nr Cheltenham GL54 5UG. 01451 850307, www.cotsworldfarmpark.co.uk, 10.30am-5pm (10.30am-4pm from 2 Nov), £9.25 (adult)/£8.40 (child) • Volunteers are needed to star in the Sheep Show. Learn about sheep farming history and the farm’s rare breed rams. Children’s activities are also running throughout the holidays so head on down for some farming fun.

FRI 17-SUN 19 JUL SEED FESTIVAL Hawkwood College, Painswick Old Road, Stroud GL6 7QW. www. seedfestival.co.uk, £45 (adult weekend)/£10 (5-18 years weekend)/under-5s free • Weekend of activities, workshops, music and debate, with raw food, herb walks, children’s yoga, storytime, nature activities and more – all revolving around a green theme.

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 cenSUMMER HOLIDAY 2015

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Summer Family Fun! Moth Night 23rd July 8.30pm onwards Stay up late and join the BBC N Deavour Moth Group to explore the Arboretum and discover more about our native moths!

Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for children (booking advisable).

9 impressive caverns Caving activities Giftshop Café Ochre & blacksmith workshops Picnic area Ample free parking Educational groups welcome

The Big Batsford Bug Hunt 1st – 31st August Find the creepy crawlies hidden around the arboretum, mark their location on our map and pick up a goodie bag!

Tickets cost £2.50 + Arboretum entrance fee, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit www.batsarb.co.uk or call 01386 701441 for more details

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tre 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 focusing on 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 GL7 4RB. 0800 107 1940, www. airtattoo.com, £83 (adults -threeday)/free (under-16s) • 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.

SAT 18-SUN 19 & 26 JUL MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY Prinknash Bird & Deer Park, Cranham, nr Gloucester GL4 8EX. 01452 812727, www.thebirdpark. com, £15 • Come in fancy dress and have tea in an Alice in Wonderlandthemed marquee. Booking advised as spaces are limited.

SUN 19 JULY NAUNTON CLASSIC & VINTAGE TRANSPORT SHOW & FETE Naunton Recreation Ground, Naunton GL54 3AS. www.nauntonclassicandvintagetransportshowandfete.co.uk, 12noon-4pm • Classic cars, motorbikes and other vehicles, plus children’s games, BBQ, cream teas, stalls and more.

SUN 19 JUL-MON 31 AUG SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT BERKELEY CASTLE Berkeley Castle, Berkeley GL13 9BQ. 01453 810303, www.berkelycastle.com, 11am-5pm, free with standard admission • Fun activities running throughout the holidays.

On Sundays you’ll find arts and crafts workshops; Mondays you can listen to a storyteller; jester fun and frolics take place on Tuesdays and have a go at archery on Wednesdays.

MON 20 JUL PRINT AN ICE AGE SCENE Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester GL7 2BX. 01285 655611, www.coriniummuseum.org, 10.30am-12noon, £7 •�������������� Learn printmaking techniques and create an Ice Age scene with woolly rhinos, mammoths, elks, tree-tops and caves. You can even design your own animal or people to include in the scene.

MON 20 JUL FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY – CREATE A COIN Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester GL7 2BX. 01285 PRIMARY TIMES

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WED 22 JUL PUNCH AND JUDY SHOWS Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stroud GL5 4AF. 01453 763394, www.museuminthepark.org.uk, 12noon/2pm/3pm, donations welcomed • Step back in time and encounter the devious Mr Punch and friends. Museum in the Park is kicking off its summer holiday programme with a traditional puppet show.

WED 22 & SAT 25 JUL TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC Prinknash Bird & Deer Park, Cranham, nr Gloucester GL4 8EX. 01452 812727, www.thebirdpark. com, £10, 10am-5pm • A chance to enjoy visiting and feeding the animals in the park and, of course, enjoy a picnic with your teddy.

Reindeer feed, 11am. Booking advised.

655611, www.coriniummuseum.org, 10am-11am, £1.50 • Coins are a great way of providing dating evidence in archaeology; view the museum’s collection and be inspired to create your own.

TUE 21 JUL FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY – AMMONITES AND BELEMNITES Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester GL7 2BX. 01285 655611, www.coriniummuseum.org, 10-11am, £1.50 (admission not included) • These Jurassic creatures could be smaller than a fingernail or larger than an elephant’s head. Decorate your own ammonite or belemnite to take home.

TUE 21-SAT 25 JUL MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ. 01242 572573, www.everymantheatre.org. uk, £100 • An opportunity to sing, dance and act in extracts from wellknown musicals. Learn from professionals and rehearse for a performance in the Everyman Studio at the end of the week. Participants will complete their Explore arts award with presentations to their peers.

Ages 7-11.

TUE 21 JUL-SUN 2 AUG THE 41ST ANNUAL GLOUSTERSHIRE VINTAGE AND COUNTRY EXTRAVAGANZA South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester.

01453 890891, www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk, 10am-5pm, £10 (adult)/£5 (child 5-15) • One of the biggest steam, vintage and countryside events in the UK. With constant steam demonstrations, vintage vehicle parades, animal displays and fairground rides, it’s easy to pass the day away, if not the whole weekend.

forestry.gov.uk/forestry, 10.30am4pm, 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-FRI 28 AUG STONE CARVING AND STONEMASONARY WORKSHOPS Taurus Crafts, The Old Park, Lydney, nr Chepstow, Forest of Dean GL15 6BU. 01594 844 841, www.tauruscrafts.co.uk, see website for exact dates and times, £5-£15 • Have a go at carving your own design in stone.

Remember it’s safety first, so make sure to wear sturdy shoes and tie your hair back. Suitable for ages 5+.

TUE 21 JUL-FRI 28 AUG CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY DAYS AT NATURE IN ART Nature in Art, Wallsworth Hall, A38, Twigworth GL2 9PA. 01452 731422, www.nature-in-art.org. uk, 10.30am-12noon (3-7 years)/12.30pm (3+ years)/3-4.30pm (8-18 years), £6 (includes entry to the gallery for 1 adult & 1 child) • A variety of arts and crafts activities for children of different ages. Each day has a theme which is interpreted differently depending on the age group. Booking in advance

THU 23 JUL MOTH NIGHT Batsford Arboretum, Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9AD. 01386 701441, www.batsarb.co.uk, 8.30pm, £5 • Join the Batsford Arboretum team and the BBC N Deavour moth group to learn about these fascinating nocturnal insects in an after-dark exploration of the arboretum.

THU 23 JUL SNAILS ON STICKS Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester GL7 2BX. 01285 655611, www.coriniummuseum.org, 10-11am, £1.50 • What did the Romans eat?

Make your very own delicacy in this drop-in session. Hot lettuce and fish sauce, plus a Roman favourite: a snail on a stick!

THU 23 JUL-THU 27 AUG SCHOOL’S OUT FUN The Brewery, Cupola Tower, Henrietta Street, Cheltenham GL50 4FA. 01242 574378, www. thebrewerycheltenham.co.uk, 12noon-4pm • Fun-packed events every Thursday with a different theme each week. From The Great Fairy and Pirate Fun Day to Dinosaur Day, there’s something to suit all tastes.

FRI 24 JUL TUDOR MASKS Corinium Museum, Park Street,

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TUE 21 JUL-THU 6 AUG THE HIDDEN LIFE OF LEAVES Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury GL8 8QS. 0300 0674890, www.

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HOLIDAY SKI ACADEMY (Ages 10-16) Thursday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm.

HOLIDAY SNOWBOARD CAMP (Ages 8 +) Monday- Wednesday 10 am -12.30 or 1 pm - 3.30 pm.

HOLIDAY FREESTYLE CLINIC (Ages 10+) Thursday 10-4 pm ONLY £39.99

Newark Park Discover Newark with the whole family this summer. Uncover Newark's history with the house trail, play games in the gardens and explore the estate with stunning views.

fun days out

We're open Wednesday to Sunday; find us just off the A4135 Dursley-Tetbury road.

Members and under 5s go free.

01453 842644 nationaltrust.org.uk/newark-park

Tubing parties from £13.50 per person Tubing sessions from £8.50 per person Family Open Day October 27th

To fnd out more or make a booking please call 01452501438, email enquiries@gloucesterski.com, or visit web site www.gloucesterski.com

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Cirencester GL7 2BX. 01285 655611, www.coriniummuseum. org, 10-11am, £1.50 • Travel back to Tudor times and create a mask of a famous character from the time.

FRI 24-SUN 26 JUL HERITAGE DIESEL WEEKEND Gloucester Warwickshire Railway, The Railway, Toddington GL54 5DT. 01242 621405, www.gwsr. com, see timetable online, prices vary •������������������������������ A chance to encounter a collection of restored heritage diesel trains from the 60s and 70s.

FRI 24 JUL-SAT 29 AUG DROP-IN FAMILY FUN Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stroud GL5 4AF. 01453 763394, www.museuminthepark. org.uk, 11am-4pm, prices vary • A range of family drop-in workshops with a variety of activities from Dinosaur Discoveries to Fabulous Fossil Art. Dates of the sessions vary so check website for details.

SAT 25-FRI 31 JULY THE ROMANS ARE COMING! Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, nr Cheltenham GL54 3LJ. 01242 890265, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworthroman-villa, 10.30am-4pm, £9.90 (adult)/£4.95 (child)/£24.75 (family) • Legio Augusta II bring the spirit of ancient Rome to the Roman villa with demonstrations, talks and stalls.

SAT 25 JUL-SUN 6 SEP ELTON MAIZE MAZES Elton Farm, Littledean Road, Newnham-on-Severn GL14 1JU. 01452 760795, www.eltonmazes. co.uk, 10.30am-5.30pm, £6.50£10 (adult)/£4-£6 (child) • Get lost over and over again in Elton’s maize mazes. There are three different sizes to suit all ages and patience levels. Those feeling particularly adventurous can tackle the Activities Maze: a cross between a maze, a wild garden and a rustic adventure playground where you won’t know what’s around the corner.

SUN 26 JUL ALICE IN WONDERLAND DAY Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe GL54 5JD. 01242 602308, www.sudeleycastle. co.uk, 10am-4pm, free with standard admission • Celebrate 150 years since the publication of the famous book and be transported to Wonderland at this themed event. Characters from the story will greet you and you can have fun on the tea cup ride and the gyroscope for a ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ experience.

MON 27 JUL- SAT 1 AUG CIRENCESTER CHILDREN’S LITERARY FESTIVAL Various venues, see website.

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Illustration is a strong theme in this year’s festival, with plenty of competitions as well as a workshop with author and illustrator Sophie E Tallis.

MON 27 JULY-MON 31 AUG SUMMER ACTIVITIES Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, nr Cheltenham GL54 3LJ. 01242 890265, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworthroman-villa, 10.30am-4pm, £9.90 (adult)/£4.95 (child)/£24.75 (family) • Hands-on activities, costumed interpreters, guided tours and arts and crafts activities, plus teas and treats in the cafe and shop.

TUE 28 JUL STRETCHY CAVEMAN Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester GL7 2BX. 01285 655611, www.coriniummuseum. org, 10-11am, £1.50 • Make a stretchy caveman to take home.

THU 30 JUL ROMAN SHIELDS Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester GL7 2BX. 01285 655611, www.coriniummuseum. org, 10-11am, £1.50 (admission not included) • Get ready for battle.

Decorate a Roman shield with thunderbolts and eagle wings and take it home.

THU 30 JUL EVENING ON THE ESTUARY Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, Slimbridge GL2 7BT. 01453 891900, www.wwt.org.uk, 7pm, £15 • A chance to join a small group for a warden-led visit to the Wetland Centre’s Sea Wall to watch one of the biggest evening gull roosts in the South West.

AUGUST SAT 1 AUG BIRD WATCH MORNING Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, Slimbridge GL2 7BT. 01453 891900, www.wwt.org.uk, 8am, £15.95 • Early morning warden-

led walk to watch birds along the shoreline and spot some of the migrating waders visiting Slimbridge at this time of year.

SAT 1, MON 3 & TUE 4 AUG LEGO WORKSHOPS Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1NS. 01452 503050, venues.gloucester.gov. uk, 10.30-11.30am, £10 • Build your own Lego vehicles, city, heroes and machines at these workshops for ages 6-11.

SAT 1-SUN 2 AUG ORCHARD STREET MARKET Gloucester Quays, St Ann Way, Gloucester GL1 5SH. 01452 338933, www.gloucesterquays. co.uk, 10am-7pm (Sat), 10am-5pm (Sun), free • Enjoy great food and live music. At the market you’ll find locally sourced food and drink as well as artisan arts and crafts, jewellery, homewear, plants and seasonal goods.

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.

SAT 1-MON 31 AUG THE BIG BATSFORD BUG HUNT Batsford Arboretum, Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9AD. 01386 701441, www.batsarb.co.uk, 10am-5pm, £2.50 plus entrance fee • Throughout August Batsford Arboretum’s offering you the chance to find the creepy crawlies hiding in the arboretum and win yourself a goodie bag to take home. There’s certainly plenty of insect-life to spot under the arboretum’s tree canopy and beside its waterways, lawns and glades.

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MON 3 AUG ’50 THINGS’ WORKSHOP: MINI-BEASTS Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, nr Cheltenham GL54 3LJ. 01242 890265, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworthroman-villa, 10.30am-4pm, £9.90 (adult)/£4.95 (child)/£24.75 (family) • Join a ranger for a fun-filled bug hunt at the villa.

MON 3-MON 24 AUG ADVENTURE MONDAYS Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe GL54 5JD. 01242 602308, www.sudeleycastle. co.uk, 10am, free with standard admission • Banish boredom with these time-traveller shows, follow dragon trails through the garden and have a go at archery. Running every Monday throughout the holidays.

TUE 4, TUE 11, TUE 18 & TUE 25 AUG TEDDY BEAR TUESDAYS Gloucester Warwickshire Railway, The Railway, Toddington GL54 5DT. 01242 621405, www.gwsr. com, see timetable online, £16 (adult)/£15 (senior)/£7 (child)/£42 (family) • Bring your favourite teddy to join the bears at Winchcombe station and ride the teddy bear railcar special.

WED 5-WED 26 AUG CHILDREN’S WEDNESDAYS Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe GL54 5JD. 01242 602308, www.sudeleycastle. co.uk, 10am, free with standard admission • Entertaining history shows, storytelling, Punch and Judy, magic shows, bouncy castles, dance classes, outdoor games and arts and crafts running every Wednesday. You won’t get bored easily. See website for specific dates of activities.

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 the famous 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 7-SUN 9 AUG FESTIVAL OF BRITISH EVENTING Gatcombe Park, Hampton Fields, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9AT. 01423 339423, www.gatcombehorse.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. » SUMMER HOLIDAY 2015

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SUN 23 AUG TEWKESBURY CLASSIC VEHICLE FESTIVAL Tewkesbury School, Aschchurch Road, Tewkesbury GL20 8DF. 01684 850940, www.tewkesburycvf.org, 11am-5pm, £5 • 500+ classic and sports cars and 150+ bikes spanning more than 100 years.

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SAT 8 AUG DOWSING Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, nr Cheltenham GL54 3LJ. 01242 890265, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworthroman-villa, 10.30am-4pm, £9.90 (adult)/£4.95 (child)/£24.75 (family) • Chance to find out about the mysterious art of finding water underground: learn dowsing techniques and have a go.

MON 10 AUG ’50 THINGS’ WORKSHOP: WILD ART Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, nr Cheltenham GL54 3LJ. 01242 890265, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworthroman-villa, 10.30am-4pm, £9.90 (adult)/£4.95 (child)/£24.75 (family) • Join a ranger to learn about finding and using materials from nature to make your own collage.

TUE 11 AUG TREE READING Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury GL8 8QS. 0300 0674890, www. forestry.gov.uk/forestry, 10.30am4pm, included with admissions (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 ink-blown forest picture. Various dates, see website for details.

WED 12 AUG MINI MOSAICS Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester GL7 2BX. 01285 655611, www.coriniummuseum. org, 10.30am-12noon, £7 • Be inspired by the museum’s display of mosaics and make your own mosaic coaster using glass tiles to take home. Suitable for ages 8 and above, enquire about younger children.

WED 12, SAT 22, WED 26 & SAT 29-SUN 30 AUG MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY Prinknash Bird & Deer Park, Cranham, nr Gloucester GL4 8EX. 01452 812727, www.thebirdpark. com, 10am-5pm, £15 • Go in fancy dress and have tea in an Alice in Wonderland-themed marquee.

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THU 13-FRI 14 AUG GLOUCESTER RUGBY’S JUNIOR CAMP Prince of Wales Stadium, Cheltenham. 01452 872287, www. gloucesterrugby.co.uk, £60 • Led by formal Gloucester Rugby and Samoan international player Terry Fanolua and experienced rugby coaches, a fun and friendly camp to help kids improve their game. Suitable for boys and girls between ages 8 and 13.

SAT 15 AUG CHILDREN’S MOSAIC WORKSHOP Chedworth Roman Villa, Yanworth, nr Cheltenham GL54 3LJ. 01242 890265, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth-romanvilla, 10.30am & 1.30pm, £15 per child • Take inspiration from the villa and on-hand mosaic-making expert to make your own mosaic to take home.

WED 19 AUG PRINTMAKING Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester GL7 2BX. 01285 655611, www.coriniummuseum. org, 10.30am-12noon, £7 • Take inspiration from the museum’s artefacts and create a collection of prints using different methods to take home. Suitable for ages 8 and above, enquire about younger children.

FRI 21-SUN 23 AUG DAY OUT WITH THOMAS Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Forest Road, Lydney GL15 4ET. 01594 845840, www.deanforestrailway.co.uk, from 10.45am, £14 (adult)/£8 (child)/£42 (family) • Ride on a real steam train, meet The Fat Controller and take part in Thomas the Tank Engine-themed activities. Brake van rides with Thomas, re-enactments, storytelling, face painting and many other activities will also be on offer.

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 wind-related, with spectacular flying displays, kite-fighting bat-

TUE 25-FRI 28 AUG LEGO WORKSHOPS Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1NS. 01452 503050, venues.gloucester.gov. uk, 10.30-11.30am, £10 • Build your own Lego vehicles, city, heroes and machines at these workshops for ages 6-11.

SAT 29 AUG MUSIC NIGHT Country Show Marquee, Winchcombe Senior School, Greet Road, Winchcombe GL54 5LB. winchcombeshow.org.uk, 5pm, £5 (adult)/free (under-14s) • Familyfriendly music night of folk, rock and blues.

SAT 29 AUG ‘FROZEN’ CINEMA SCREENING Cheltenham Racecourse GL50 4SH. 01242 513014, www.cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk, 12noon5pm, £7.50 • An afternoon of family fun. In addition to the screening of this popular Disney film, there will be face painting and a soft play area. Food and drink will also be available. Booking in advance recommended.

SAT 29 AUG-MON 31 AUG TREE LIFE Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury GL8 8QS. 0300 0674890, www. forestry.gov.uk/forestry, 10.30am4pm, included with admission to Treefest (kids go free) • Learn about the role of tree canopy and the role it plays in wildlife’s survival.

SAT 29 AUG-MON 31 AUG TREEFEST Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury GL8 8QS. 0300 0674890, www. forestry.gov.uk/westonbirttreefest, times tbc, £10 (adult)/ children free • A weekend celebrating nature, trees and woodcraft with fun family activities.

These activities 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. (See feature. P4).

SUN 30 AUG SEVERN BORE SAFARI Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, Slimbridge GL2 7BT. 01453 891900, www.wwt.org.uk, 2pm, £19.95 • Watch the world-famous Severn Bore in the estuary and then go looking for wildlife and

birds with the help of an experienced guide – all followed by a full English breakfast.

SUN 30 AUG RUN WINCHCOMBE Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe GL54 5JD. winchcombeshow.org.uk, 10am • Kids under 10 can join a 1K run as part of this annual running event, with older runners choosing between a 5K fun run and a 10K hill climb to the Neolithic long barrow Belas Knapp. All runs start and finish at the castle.

MON 31 AUG WINCHCOMBE COUNTRY SHOW Winchcombe Senior School, Greet Road, Winchcombe GL54 5LB. Winchcombeshow.org.uk, 11.30am, £3 (adult)/£1 (under16s)/£7.50 (family) • For the 66th year, Winchcombe Country Show serves up all the traditional attractions – flower show, traditional crafts, arts, photography, wine, cookery – plus wood-carving demonstrations by the Tree Pirate Chain Saw Team, terrier racing, It’s A Knock Out, Punch & Judy, face painting, go-karts and more.

The annual procession will pass through the town at 11.30am, before the show proper opens at 12noon.

SEPTEMBER FRI 11-SAT 12 SEP CHIPPING SODBURY FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL Various venues, Chipping Sodbury. www.chippingsodburytic.co.uk • Cafes, pubs and restaurants around the town showcase a huge range of food and drink.

TUE 15-SUN 20 SEP ENCOUNTERS SHORT FILM & ANIMATION FESTIVAL Watershed & other venues, Bristol.

0177 9299188, www.encountersfestival.org.uk, programme to be confirmed in August, prices vary • A week of celebrating new talent in filmmaking. There will be a number of masterclasses and screenings throughout the week.

Tickets to each event must be booked in advance.

SAT 19 SEP EDWARD JENNER SCHOOL OPEN DAY 4 Pitt Street, Gloucester GL1 2BH. 01452 380808, www.edwardjennerschool.org.uk, 1-4pm • Come and look around the school which offers full-time and flexible schooling in the heart of Gloucester.

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On the beach itself families can paddle in shallow waters, or hire a pedalo or boat. Paignton also has a variety of other beauty spots along the coast such as Broadsands Beach, a quieter stretch of sand with interesting rock pools at low tide.

W: www.torbay.gov.uk/index/yourbay/beaches/beachesintorbay/ paigntonbeaches/paigntonsands

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.

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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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d r a o b n Pi Woodland activities This summer the Dean Heritage Centre is going having a packed six week programme of fun for the whole family. Each week there will be a different activity theme, from willow weaving to circus skills, so you can be sure that there will be something for everyone to have a go at each time you visit the centre, plus you get 10% off your next booking every time you visit.

The centre is also host to the world’s first carved woodland trail of the much loved children’s story, ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ set amongst the beautiful backdrop of five acres of ancient woodland. There are also animals on site, the ferret walking is not to be missed or enjoy the Forest Café for delicious home cooking: the cakes are highly recommended.

Ffi Dean Heritage Centre W: www.deanheritagecentre.com

Pick Your Own at Primrose Vale Pick your own is a great, healthy and good value way to get out with the kids this summer, and there’s always something to pick at Primrose Vale all the way through to October! There’s no entry fee: you just pay for what you pick. Strawberries are always firm favourites for pick your own, and with their raised table top growing system there’s no breaking your back picking them.

Raspberries have many fans, and pick for a long season, too.

Blackberries, currants and gooseberries are all available in season, as are various vegetable crops, including broad and runner beans. All crops are available ready picked from the farm shop, and you can finish your day off with a nice cuppa and slice of handmade cake on the terrace, while your children burn off energy in the play area.

Ffi: Primrose Vale Farm Shop & PYO Shurdington Road, Bentham, Cheltenham, GL51 4UA T: 01452 863359 W: www.primrosevale.com Fb: www.facebook.com/primrosevalefarmshop Tw: @primrosevale

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Get your skis on Creativity at Nature in Art

Are you looking for a fun way to entertain the entire family this summer?

Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre offers skiing lessons for children aged 3 and above to unmissable tubing experiences, and more. With help from the centre’s qualified instructors, it’s never been so easy or affordable to become a skier or a snowboarder.

There’s also a range of different skiing or snowboarding parties for children and adults, to give your child the best birthday ever! Tubing parties on the new extended slope, complete with food and ice cream, will make your child’s party the talk of the school. There is also no need to panic about entertaining your child in the holidays as the centre has a fun-filled holiday ski school every half term, which children can take part in with others of their age.

Ffi: Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre W: www.gloucesterski.com

Looking for somewhere to let your family explore their creativity while trying out a new and fun art activity?! Well look no further than Nature in Art, Twigworth.

With a host of 20 unique naturethemed art activity days between Tue 21 Jul and Fri 28 Aug, there is sure to be something to suit your children.

Highlights include: Wet Felting (Fri 24 Jul), Mini Beast Stone Dominos (Tue 28 Jul), Clock Making (Tue 25 Aug) and Textile Poppies (Thu 27 Aug).

Each day consists of three, 1 1/2 hour sessions, tailored to specific age ranges: 3+, 3-7yrs, and 8-18 yrs. This means your child will feel appropriately challenged and will leave having created their very own masterpiece.

Also included in the £6 session cost is a chance for you and your child to explore the gallery spaces housed within the Georgian mansion, which is sure to inspire.

Ffi and to book a session: W: www.nature-in-art.org.uk/activitydays

School’s out fun School’s out for summer at The Brewery, with fun-packed events for kids every Thursday during the holidays from 12 noon–4pm.

To kick-start the festivities on Thu 23 Jul will be The Great Fairy and Pirate Fun Day, in association with cancer charity LINC. Head down, dressed as your favourite pirate or fairy, for the chance to win a prize and join in with face painting, a bouncy castle and arts and crafts.

Then there’s Dinosaur Day on Thu 30 Jul with a roaming T-Rex and baby dinosaurs, followed by The Play Farm Fun Day on Thu 6 Aug with a mini fun fair, candy floss stall and farm yard animals. On Thu 13 Aug listen out for Make Some Noise Day, featuring young local musical talent from The Rock Foundry.

On Thu 20 Aug, visit the exotic Tropical Inc Petting Zoo with exciting animal demonstrations. Finally, on the Guide Dog’s Day on Thu 27 Aug, enjoy puppies, puppy walkers and a sensory tunnel!

Ffi: The Brewery W: www.thebrewerycheltenham.co.uk/schoolsoutforsummer

It’s an adventure The Christian Adventure Centre doesn’t just offer a fun-filled, adventurous residential or day visit, but also aims to give pupils an experience that supports their learning in the classroom.

With links to many subjects in the national curriculum its activities are tailored to enhance learning.

One way it does this is with curriculum study days in particular subjects, with activities that deliver learning using practical skills in an outdoor environment.

From competitive rates during the winter period, to help with transport and free accommodation in September, the centre can provide visitors with a memorable and beneficial experience for both your teachers and pupils in a beautiful environment.

It also offers birthday parties from £125, including a venue for your party tea and holiday activity days running in the summer from £15 per child.

Ffi: E: haley@vineyhilladventure.org T: 01594 516162.

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Looking for an alternatve, excitng, adventurous day for your child this holiday?

We could be just what you are looking for!

Viney Hill has been providing adventurous actvites for over 30 years, building confdence and teaching skills that last a lifetme.

• Holiday actvity days – book your child in, pack them a lunch and they will experience a day of excitng onsite actvites!

• Birthday partes –your child can choose 2 onsite actvites to experience with their friends, and have the use of one of our venues for a party tea!

• Free accommodaton for midweek stays on our camping centre in September.

We also provide a residental or day actvity experience for schools and children’s organisatons ie scouts, cubs, Guides etc

A hands-on learning experience that is full of fun for all ages. See how and why the canals were built and test your own skills with our indoor working lock system.

Don’t forget to explore our historic boats, or take a cruise down the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.

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Gloucester Waterways Museum, Llanthony Warehouse, Gloucester Docks GL1 2EH. Telephone 01452 318200

So for an alternatve to the usual holiday actvites, contact us on 01594 516162 or by email on info@vineyhilladventure.org and watch your child’s confdence grow! ©LW

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d r a o b n Pi A bug’s life Batsford Arboretum is the perfect place for the kids to let off steam this summer.

Soak up the sunshine on the lawn, follow the meandering waterways or escape the heat in the cooling glades beneath the tree canopy, where you’re guaranteed to see a whole host of insect-life enjoying the thousands of plants.

Join the arboretum’s team for Moth Night on Thu 23 Jul where they’ll be exploring the arboretum after dark with the BBC N Deavour moth group, to learn more about these fascinating nocturnal insects. Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for children.

Throughout August, join The Big Batsford Bug Hunt to find the creepy crawlies hiding in the arboretum and win a goodie bag. Tickets cost £2.50 plus arboretum entrance fee and children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Let the Nerf wars commence!

Too young for paintball? No problem. Have a Nerf gun party!

At village halls throughout the region, mobile event operator Boys’ Toys Parties (BTP) are running children’s Nerf gun parties. Nerf guns, those super cool foam dart shooters, are hugely popular with boys and girls of all ages.

BTP’s Nerf parties can accommodate up to 30 children aged 6 and over. A battle zone featuring bases, flags and barricades is set up at your chosen venue. Players are issued with safety glasses, vests, ammunition and a range of Nerf blasters. Following a safety and training briefing, a variety of themed games are played such as ‘Save the President’, ‘Capture the Flag’, and ‘Nerf War!’ BTP’s director of fun, Debbie Klinkenberg, says, “The great thing about Nerf parties is that children can experience the excitement of paintball without the pain or mess. It’s an incredibly thrilling physical experience, but totally safe.”

Ffi: Boys’ Toys Parties T: 07412 797900 E: info@boystoysparties.co.uk W: www.boystoysparties.co.uk

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11+ Tutoring Academy has announced it will now be running its popular Year 4 course in Gloucestershire from September 2015. The course was oversubscribed when it ran in Buckinghamshire in 2014.

One parent offers the following testimonial: “My daughter made the decision to take the 11+ exam herself. Not wishing her to cram for a test, but instead gain valuable experience and practice in exam technique, (one wouldn’t take a driving test without lessons!), I approached the 11+ Tutoring Academy.

“Since joining the course, my daughter has flourished. Her confidence in maths has grown (noted by her class teacher), and the ease with which she tackles her schoolwork and homework is wonderful to see.

She genuinely loves her group tutoring.”

11+ Tutoring Academy offers a totally fresh approach to educating children, allowing them to achieve their full potential and grow in confidence for the school years ahead.

Visit the website if you would like to reserve your child’s place for Year 4 and Year 5 courses.

Ffi: 11+ CEM Exam Year 4 Course W: www.11plustutoringacademy.co.uk

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11+ or French tuition?

Andrew and Marielle Steward are married tutors with two daughters who have attended Gloucestershire grammar schools.

They offer high quality 11+, French and other tuition (including support in English and Maths) to pupils of all ages and levels in Gloucestershire.

As an 11+ tutor, Andrew helps children approach the new 11+ CEM tests with confidence. A qualified teacher with over 25 years’ experience of teaching and tutoring, including in a number of prep schools where he has taught 11+ lessons to full classes, Andrew says, “I aim to make the 11+lessons fun, varied and focused, using my experience and strategies to take the stress out of the process, as far as possible for the children and their parents.”

Marielle is from Burgundy, France, and tutors French to children and adults.

“Primary school children are at a perfect age to acquire language and they love doing so,” she says. “We speak as much French as possible, with lots of language games and interesting activities.”

Based in Cheltenham, Andrew and Marielle tailor courses and lessons to the individual, taught in especially adapted tutorial rooms in their easily accessible family home close to the A40 linking Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Ffi: CG Tutoring W: www.cgtutoring.co.uk

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

Visit the waterways Explore the Gloucester Waterways Museum, a fun, family attraction for all seasons, in the heart of Gloucester’s historic docks.

The museum brings visitors a step closer to the people who created, lived and worked on the local waterways. The three floors of the museum are packed with models, interactive displays and real working engines.

Your children can roll their sleeves up and get stuck into the interactive mini-lock system and experience what it’s like to load cargo onto a boat using a rope and pulley system. See website or contact the museum for details of boat trips, scheduled canal cruises and special events.

Ffi: Gloucester Waterways Museum T: 01452 318200 W: canalrivertrust.org.uk/Gloucester

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Festival time at Chedworth • You might need some reassurance when trying to find Chedworth Roman Villa. A brown National Trust sign leads you off the main road and down miles of country lanes. Delving deep into the Cotswold countryside you enjoy fabulous views and a not insignificant number of pheasants.

Just as you’re beginning to feel as though you may be lost, you’ve arrived and the journey has been worth it. Chedworth Roman Villa, one of the oldest and best preserved Roman Villas in the country is before you and all the excitements of a day out lie in wait.

Discovered in the Victorian era, Chedworth’s mosaics and principle rooms are now protected by a modern conservation building. As well as providing better access, this building allows its owners, the National Trust, to protect and conserve Chedworth’s treasures.

Between Sat 11 and Fri 24 July, the villa takes part in this year’s Festival of Archaeology, highlighting its rich historical past and on-going conservation work. Visitors will be able to enjoy specialist tours, hands-on activities and talks by key speakers such as Tim Copeland, author of ‘Roman Gloucestershire’.

On Wednesday 15 July there will also be an out-of-hours talk on the Villa’s archaeological life, as well as a tour of the stunning mosaics. If you’ve ever wanted to really admire or better understand the mosaic floors of the triclinium or bath house, this is your chance to do it! Booking is essential.

Ffi: Chedworth Roman Villa W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth-roman-villa

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Meet the Lego animals at Slimbridge • This summer one of the world’s most popular toys will bring your family even closer to nature! Giant Lego brick sculptures can be found at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre in Gloucestershire for eight weeks this summer (from Sat 18 Jul to Sun 6 Sep).

As you walk around the beautiful surroundings you will be able to enjoy the colourful outdoor trail of 10 individually-designed animals alongside their living counterparts. The amazing designs are up to four foot tall and were all inspired by species at Slimbridge.They include an otter, a flamingo and a dragonfly.

Seeing the trail and choosing a favourite is just one of eight fun Nature Explorer challenges. Pick up your Explorer Passport on arrival so you can start collecting stickers.

Other highlights include investigating the underwater world at one of the daily pond dipping sessions, seeing a family of otters at their meal time, handling an amphibian and hand feeding birds from around the world.

Complete enough challenges and you will be awarded a special gold sticker for the front of the passport, while children who run out of time can come back for free later in the summer (see website for full details of the “kids go free” offer). To save 10% on admission, book your tickets online. WWT Slimbridge is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm.

Ffi: WWT Slimbridge W: www.wwt.org.uk/slimbridge

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Creature comforts at Prinknash • The Bird & Deer Park at Prinknash is really getting into the swing, with its new visitor centre now up and running. The balconies offering views of the baby reindeer, including the famous trio Rudolph, Prancer and Comet, have been a real hit.

They’re the perfect spot to catch the sun and enjoy an ice cream while soaking up views of the park. Of course, the other inmates of the park are also there to greet you and your family.

The birds are “free” and will feed from your hand, as will the beautiful fallow deer. The famous Wendy House by the main lake is always the place to bring a picnic, next to the lake where Carp and Orph are in abundance, as well as the cheeky pygmy goats. The reindeer are fed at 11am daily and the kookaburras are flown at 12 noon. So get the kids out of the house and have some real fun. Call the park for information on children’s parties, courses and group bookings.

Ffi: The Bird & Deer Park, Prinknash T: 01452 812727 Tw: #TheBirdPark

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Giant life-like roaming T-Rex & baby dinosaurs!

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Mini fun fair, bouncy castle, ice cream van, candy floss stall, and farm yard animals.

In association with Heart FM – featuring young local musical talent with performers from the Rock Foundry, along with the chance to meet your local emergency service and their vehicles.

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TROPICAL Inc GUIDE DOG DAY Tropical petting Zoo with fun and informative animal presentations.

Keep your little ones entertained with a variety of FREE activities each week of the holidays.

Sensory tunnel, Guide Dog Mascot, puppies and puppy walkers with guide dog demonstrations too.

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The Beach returns for sun, sand and crafts • It is summer. Are you dreaming of the beach, a sea view and relaxing while the kids build sandcastles? By popular demand, The Beach returns to Taurus Crafts this summer.

Comprising one hundred square metres of sand, plus a life sized sea-scape, deck chairs and an endless supply of ice cream, The Beach transforms Taurus Craft’s garden for the summer.

Open every day, it is supplemented by a daily programme of creative, hands-on activities from knitting to puppet making, from stone carving to jewellery-making. The centre hosts 15 artisan businesses, a gift shop and café and, if you want more, Taurus’s neighbours include a plant nursery and Krazy Golf. Watch out for the centre’s party and markets, with live music, on Sun 2 Aug and Sun 23 Aug. See facebook and website for details.

Ffi: Taurus Crafts W: www.taurus crafts.co.uk

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Discover the great outdoors this summer

Lots of different crops to pick: Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries & more*.....

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• Where better to explore with the kids this summer holidays than the Cotswold Farm Park?

It has lots of activities to suit the typical British summertime with plenty to do inside and outdoors. From bottle feeding lambs and stroking rabbits, to watching chicks appear from their cosy little eggs there are plenty of cute and furry creatures to meet in the Touch Barn. Outside offers the chance to meet over 50 flocks and herds of rare breed farm animals and to burn off any extra energy on the bouncy pillows and play equipment. The farm also offers the opportunity to sample the best of the great British countryside with a six mile wildlife walk on this beautiful Cotswold Estate.

Throughout the summer and autumn the farm needs volunteers to star in its Sheep Show alongside nine of its rare breed rams. Each ram represents a different stage in its farming history and a shepherd (complete with fancy dress outfit) is required to look after each sheep. Any takers?

There are also special activities over the summer school holidays, all included in the cost of admission. Check the website for more information and look out for your free child voucher in this edition of Primary Times. The sheep show runs until Sun 20 Dec. Ffi: Cotswold Farm Park W: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

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Get motivated for the 11+ 18 July – 1 November 2015

EXHIBITION TICKETS: £5/£4 concs. Under 16s free Free repeat visits plus discounted entry to Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015 OPENING TIMES: Tue–Fri, 10am–5pm, Sat/Sun 10am–6pm closed Mondays except school and bank holidays M Shed: Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN Tel: 0117 352 6600 bristolmuseums.org.uk Exhibition organised and toured by the National Media Museum, Bradford

• These final months are crucial in the build up to the 11+ exam and it is vital for your child to stay engaged over the summer so they do not lose focus or run out of steam. With over 10 years of experience preparing children for the 11+, KSOL is able to help you through this final stage.

Anita Dhunna, director of education at KSOL offers some useful advice: “Little and often is the key. Get your child to constantly review their notes or use revision cards to keep everything at the forefront of their minds. Remember to take a measured approach: you do not want to overload them!

“Make sure these activities are fun. At KSOL, we do just that and the kids love it! Our one month intensive course uses a unique TargetTeach solution to provide children with daily tests designed to focus and improve areas of weakness. All progress is regularly monitored by a team of dedicated tutors.

“Sit the final KSOL mock exam. This will help to build your child’s confidence and give you a benchmark to work from and improve their score. Our mock exams are designed to help prepare children for the academic rigour of the exam paper, as well as the stressful nature associated with the whole experience.”

Book onto KSOL’s 11+ Mock Exam on Sun 19 July to get 50% off its one month intensive revision course. Only £39.50.

Ffi: KSOL T: 0121 733 6558

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Summer Farm Fun • Lots of fun events are planned at the Dick Whittington Farm Park, Longhope, for the summer holidays. Special activities include a new go-karting challenge, an outdoor assault course and the Whittington Wall climb.

In addition to the massive indoor play barn, electric go-kart course, farm animals, reptiles and small pets, there will also be daily pet encounter sessions during the holidays plus face painting and glitter tattooing. Food is available for feeding the animals and a metal detecting session takes place in the afternoons. Tractor and trailer rides are available on a daily basis (weather permitting) to feed the ducks and fish.

The restaurant has a range of snacks, hot meals, tasty desserts and scrumptious ice creams. Alternatively, visitors can bring their own picnic. Come rain or shine, a great day of fun is guaranteed.

Ffi: Dick Whittington Farm Park T: 01452 831000 W: www.dickwhittington.org

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• “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.

Chedworth Roman Villa

11-24 July: Festival of archaeology 25-31 July: Legio II, a taster of life in Ancient Rome 15-16 August: Traditional crafts market 17-28 August: Archaeological excavations Members and under 5s go free.

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Family festivals

forever!

Esther Morrison discovers the most child friendly events this season.

Camp Bestival

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ith Glastonbury over, the festival season is officially in full swing, and parents are increasingly discovering they can combine their love of music with an exciting experience for the children. Most festivals these days have dedicated children’s facilities, while some have gone a step further, with children’s entertainment having equal importance to that of the adults.

Whether your tastes range from Mr Tumble to the Kaiser Chiefs, graffiti to kite-making, there’s something out there for you and your children this summer.

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 spaces and wooded areas to explore, but also a dedicated children and family area which offers perform28

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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

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ances, 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 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

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, £10 (adult)/£6 (child)/£25 (family) 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, 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

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

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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: 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.

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, Primary Scho Gloucester The use of water colours in this picture really t gives the feel tha you are under the sea. I love the effort put into every sea creature.

Have fun!

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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.

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.

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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Nobody’s fool Esther Morrison reviews the new releases.

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

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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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