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February Half Term is always a fun period for families as traditional celebrations can take a back seat to plans parents and kids have made together.

Children, if you’re lucky enough to have a birthday in the next few months, make sure the folks read our Children’s Party feature (P15) for all the best ideas.

And, Mothers, point your partner and children in the direction of P16 for a full range of Mothering Sunday ideas.

March is always a boom time for children’s literature events, with Shakespeare Week and World Book Day following in quick succession (P6). So read all about it here!

THEATRE P8 ROUNDABOUT P11 PINBOARD P17 ADVERTISING FEATURES P18 PUPILS’ PAGE P20 CLASSIFIEDS P22 BROUGHT TO BOOK P6 We turn the pages on the various literature events this spring.

CHILDREN’S PARTIES P15 The do’s and don’ts of a kids’ gathering.

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From soccer school to Horrible Histories, Active Trowbridge is planning a packed year of sporting and cultural celebration in 2015 including an event to mark the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta.

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ctive Trowbridge, part of Trowbridge Town Council, offers a wide range of sporting and leisure activities to the local community and has organised a variety of exciting events for 2015. These include the world premier of the renowned Horrible Histories tour, which is live on stage at Trowbridge Civic Centre on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July. Two shows take place at 2pm and 4pm. Tickets for this event are proving extremely popular with both the public and schools, so book your place early by visiting the website below.

Equally exciting is the town’s contribution to the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta.

Trowbridge was one of England’s 23 ‘Magna Carta Baron Towns’ and a conference is held on Saturday 25 April to celebrate the town’s medieval heritage. A range of speakers and writers present a variety of topics which

children the opportunity to experience technique training sessions, World player challenges, matches and tournaments.

There’s also a range of school coaching services with physical training experts and tailored birthday parties (including inflatable hire).

For more information or to book your place now, please call Active Trowbridge or visit its website or facebook pages.

highlight Trowbridge’s contribution to this national initiative.

The theme continues in the form of a Medieval Play Festival on Saturday 25 July with a range of activities planned for both families and children in Trowbridge Town Park. These

include bouncy inflatables, music, barbeque, circus workshops and falconry among other things. The following day, the park is the setting for a Town Crier competition and Medieval Jousting, plus a range of other family-friendly activities.

Admission to both events is free.

Active Trowbridge’s Soccer and Fun Days take place throughout the school holidays and are fantastic value, providing entertainment, education and exercise for children aged 5 to 12. The Fun Days activities vary throughout the year and include: team sports, theme activities, arts and crafts, games, dance and inflatable fun. Active Trowbridge Soccer School gives

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CASH PRIZES: Age Groups 6 - 11: 12 - 18 : Adult (over 18) (Free entry for up to 18s - Adult entry £3) ANYONE BORN OR LIVING IN WILTSHIRE CAN ENTER The competition and exhibition are held to commemorate Theophilia Joan Oexmann who loved art and Wiltshire

Entries welcome from school classes or individuals.

A selection of pictures will be displayed in the exhibition.

There is no restriction on topic, but suggested themes: WILTSHIRE LANDSCAPES * PORTRAITS * FOSSILS Pictures (portrait or landscape) in any two dimensional medium (painting, drawing, collage or printmaking), preferably on card/heavy paper and unframed. 3D entries also accepted Artworks should be submitted to Wiltshire Museum during opening hours from 3 - 8 March.

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Books, glorious books!

From World Book Day to Shakespeare Week, Mike Gartside and Ellen White explore the many events coming up that encourage children to get stuck in to the written word.

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id you know that books were once considered as dangerous to learning as some consider computer games today? About 600 years ago, the German abbot Johannes Trithemius feared that the newlyinvented printing press would make his monks lazy if they no longer had to write out the scriptures by hand.

Of course, today, the printed book is viewed, still, as the world’s principle vehicle of learning and entertainment, although, with the internet and new media, its role is undeniably changing.

World Book Day (WBD) on Thursday 5 March is a celebration of this cornerstone of our education, inspiring children to discover books and reading for themselves. And that’s not the only celebration of literature coming up. Shakespeare Week introduces children to arguably the English language’s greatest playwright, while Bath Literature Festival – although mainly adult in content – hosts workshops for young writers. There has never

The printing press: the end of civilsation as we know it? Abbot Trithemius thought so.

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been a better time for children to engage with the written word.

Primary schools throughout the South West have always been eager participants in WBD, traditionally encouraging children to dress up as characters from their favourite story, and this year is no exception. In Bristol, for example, Headley Park Primary School has a great list of costume ideas on its website and how you can recreate them (see below). The Kings School in Gloucester hosts several WBD events including a WBD Fair with publisher Usborne, plus KS 1 & 2 creative writing workshops. Again, Prestbury St. Mary's CofE School, Cheltenham, encourages pupils to dress up as their favourite book character, while Hullavington CofE children can either dress up or just bring along their favourite book.

In the run up to WBD, on Thu 26 Feb, Bath Pavilion hosts ‘The Biggest Book Show on Earth’, part of a nationwide tour, giving local children the chance to see up to six popular writers and illustrators in person. Bath’s special guests will be Martin Brown, Sophy Henn, Gill Lewis, Jeremy Strong, and Jonathan Stroud. You can also stream the event from your computer (see official WBD website below for full details).

WBD also supports Readathon, the UK-wide sponsored reading event that encourages children to read for pleasure. As well as raising money to help seriously ill children, participating schools get free book

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vouchers from Scholastic Book Clubs. Free packs are available from the WBD website and contain everything teachers need to get started.

Meanwhile, Shakespeare, frequently referred to as The Bard, offers delights aplenty during Shakespeare Week (SW) from Mon 16-Sun 22 March. As Matthew Williams, a teacher at Weston All Saints Primary School in Bath, puts it, “Who said Shakespeare isn’t for primary schools? At the school, we were buzzing with excitement about Shakespeare during last year’s celebrations, from Reception right up to our Year 6 ‘Gifted and Talented’ pupils. We have found the resources from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to be absolutely invaluable in helping us put on a fabulous Shakespeare Week in school.” Other SW participants include King’s Lodge Primary, Chippenham, which is planning drama workshops and

word games inspired by The Bard, and Monkton Park Primary, also in Chippenham, which is hosting a visit

by Freshwater Theatre Company to explore Shakespeare’s life and times. In Bristol, the respected theatre company Shakespeare at The Tobacco Factory runs educational workshops for primary schools on the theme of 'friends and foes', focusing on his two tragic characters Romeo and Juliet and the gang rivalries that drive their story.

Finally, Bath Literature Festival, which runs from Fri 27 Feb-Sun 8 Mar, stages a workshop for young writers, with author Alice Maddicott, called The Chancery of Lost and Found, which encourages new ways of looking at the world.

So, if Abbot Trithemius got it wrong about the effects of books on learning, he was right to recognise that the printing press was an enduringly powerful tool in spreading ideas. Let’s hope children all over the region get stuck into a book this season and find out what he was so worried about!

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FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SHOWS ★ SALISBURY, SWINDON, TROWBRIDGE & BEYOND

WILTSHIRE SALISBURY ARTS CENTRE Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT, 01722 321744. www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk Yeh Shen Sat 14 Feb, 11am & 2pm, £7.50/£24 (family) • An enchanting tale for children aged 5 and over about an orphaned girl, a magical fish, a nasty stepmother, and a lost shoe. Will Yeh Shen be able to attend the New Year Festival? Will she ever find happiness? Find out in this timeless tale, featuring puppetry, live music and all the excitement of the Chinese Spring Festival.

The Polar Bears Go Wild! Thu 19 Feb, 1.15 & 3.15pm, £7.50/£24 (family) • A polar adventure for children aged 5 and under featuring two friendly but slightly naughty polar bears. The polar bears are off on the adventure of a lifetime and are in search of brave explorers to join them. Will you join them on a journey? With music, comedy and quite a lot of cheekiness, The Polar Bears Go Wild is the perfect treat for young audiences.

Pitschi, the Kitten with Dreams Sat 14 Mar, 11am, £5.50-£6.50 • An original family show that mixes storytelling, physical theatre, music and song to tell a tale of Pitschi, the kitten’s adventures. The little kitten goes off on an exciting adventure around the farm to meet the other animals, dreaming of what life might be like as a goat, pig or a bunny.

My Friend Mole Sat 4 Apr, 11am, £5.50-£6.50 • The best friend anyone can have? An imaginary one. Birdsnest Theatre brings its gentle tale of a special friendship and imagination to life with live music, storytelling and a rich visual language. Ages 3-6.

SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA. 01722 320333, www.salisburyplayhouse.com Old Macdonald Had a Farm Tue 17 Feb, 12pm, £7-£9 • This fun-filled farmyard tale brings to life all the best loved characters from the original nursery rhyme, along with a magical medley of games, giggles and sing-a-long songs. Promises to be a captivating combination of live action, puppetry and animation. Ages 4+ Robin’s Winter Adventure Fri 20 Feb, 11am & 2pm, £7-£9 • A young boy sets off on an incredible journey with a feathered friend.

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The Tap Dancing Mermaid, Salisbury Playhouse, Sat 25 Apr.

poetry, music and magical design.

Ages 4+ Bath Time Sat 21 Feb, 11am & 2.30pm, £7-£9 • Bath time is for splashing about, singing down the plug hole, shouting up the taps and making bubble beards! Oxford Playhouse has created this magical and perfectly silly show celebrating the games we all play in the bath.

Ages 2 to 6 Goldilocks and the Three Bears Thu 9-Sat 11 Apr, 2.15pm, £7-£9 • Stuff and Nonsense bring this popular fairytale to life with puppetry, music and mischievous moments. Will the porridge be too hot, too cold, or just right?

Goldilocks will be the judge of that.

The Tap Dancing Mermaid Sat 25 Apr, 2.30pm, £7-£9 • In which “Moon” tells the magical story of Marina Skippett, banned from dancing by her evil aunt, who creeps down to the boardwalk every night to shuffle to the sounds of the sea. When Marina meets a mysterious, watery boy, her life is never the same again. Tessa Bide brings puppets, original live music and tap dancing.

THE WYVERN THEATRE Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN. 01793 524481, www.swindontheatres.co.uk Basil Brush Sun 15 Feb, 11am & 2.30pm, £12-£14 • This most recognisable orange fox arrives in Swindon with his cheeky, scheming ways. He’s been entertaining the nation on BBC TV since 1968 and now you can enjoy his live show before meeting him and sidekick Mr Stephen after the show. In Basil’s words, “boom boom!”

Robin’s Winter Adventure Mon 16 Feb, 2pm, £8-£10 • Forget “a dog is a man’s best friend”! This young boy has a feathered friend as his companion in an adventure-filled tale of change, bravery and friendship, told with puppetry, poetry, music and magical design. Ages 4+

come into action, but will it help Danny become Champion of the World?

Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure Sat 30-Sun 31 May, 10am, 1pm & 4pm, £12.50£16.50 • Underwater there’s another world waiting to be discovered. The crew of Octonauts, Captain Barnacles, Kwazii, and Peso, embark on an exciting new mission. There are surprises around every corner in this action-packed, musical interactive show.

Pinocchio Thu 2 Apr, 11am & 2.30pm, £14 • Starbright Entertainments present a puppet’s longing to become a real boy.

But first, Pinocchio must prove that he is brave, kind and true.

Unfortunately, the mischievous Fox and Cat or the evil Puppet Master won’t be making it easy for him. The show features special ultra violet glow-in-the-dark puppetry.

The Snail and the Whale Tue 7-Wed 8 Apr,11am, 2pm & 4.30pm, £11-£12 • A tiny snail longs to see the world, and hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Can the whale be saved when it gets beached? From the creators of ‘The Gruffalo’, author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler. Ages 4+ Chuckle Brothers: Chuckles of Oz Sat 11 Apr, 2pm, £14-£15 • Oz has got itself a new wizard (or two!) in the form of Paul and Barry, better known as the Chuckle Brothers.

They’ll be joining the cast we all know and love from Dorothy to the Tin Man, giving us a glimpse into the Emerald City. Pass the red ruby slippers!

Tree Fu Tom Sun 12 Apr, 1pm & 3.30pm, £11.50-£13.50 • You might have seen this pint-sized superhero in the popular CBeebies series. Tom brings you his world Treetopolis, plus adventure, music, audience participation and plenty of Tree Fu. From Premier Stage Productions Ltd & Fremantle Media.

I Need a Doctor Thu 16 Apr, 7.30pm, £11-£13 • This kind of doctor won’t be taking your blood pressure, instead transporting you to another time period. An adaptation of the Doctor Who series, The Whosical travels to Swindon following its success at Edinburgh Fringe 2013-2014. Age 8+ Danny the Champion of the World Tue 26-Thu 28 May, 2pm & 7pm, £15-£17 • London Contemporary Theatre presents one of Roald Dahl’s best-loved books. A father and son companionship sees a plan

FURTHER AFIELD THE BRISTOL OLD VIC King Street, Bristol BS1 4ED. 0117 987 7877, www.bristololdvic.org.uk Room on the Broom Tue 31 Mar-Thu 2 April, 10.30am (Wed & Thu) 1.30pm (Tue-Thu) 4.30pm (Tue), £12.50-£45 • The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night. Julia Donaldson’s tale is brought to life beautifully, animating the characters who help our heroine escape the hungry dragon. Ages 3+ THE EGG Theatre Royal, Sawclose, Bath BA1 1ET. 01225 448844, www.theatre������������ royal.org.uk If Only Rosa Could Do Magic Thu 26-Sat 28 Feb, 10.30am & 1pm (Thu & Fri) 11.30am & 3pm (Sat), £6.50£7.50 • Rosa has no friends to play with and her parents are constantly away, She creates her own dream world filled with dragons and frogs and parents who have time to be with her. Ages 5+ King John Wed 4-Thu 5 Mar, 7pm (Wed) 1pm & 7pm (Thu), £6.50-£7.50 • England’s green and pleasant land is torn with conflict in Shakespeare’s history play.

Sammy and the Snow Leopard Sat 14 Mar, 11.30am & 3pm, £6.50-£7.50 • Sammy loves animals, but his mum won’t let him have any pets. This Travelling Light production involves evil neighbours, school projects and stuffed animals.

THEATRE ROYAL Sawclose, Bath, BA1 1ET. 01225 823409. www.theatreroyal.org.uk.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Mon 16 Feb-Sat 21 Feb, 7.30pm (Mon-Wed), 8pm (Thu-Sat), 2.30pm (Wed & Sat), £17.50-£33.50 • The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society aim to present J.M. Barrie’s classic story.

But everything that can go wrong does, as the accident-prone thespians embark on a thrilling adventure to Neverland with hilarious results.

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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 March, April and May 2015: deadline Mon 23 Feb. If your event is to raise funds for a school or charity, and is open to the public, please let us know.

E: mike.gartside@venue.co.uk.

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

FEBRUARY SAT 14 FEB FOLK CLUB King Edward’s Junior School, Bath, BA2 6JA, www.bathfolkclub. org, 10am-12.30am, £8 per session • Meeting on the second of Saturday of each month, the junior section of Bath Folk Club (grade 1-4) welcomes budding new musicians to develop their skills and learn new tunes. Mention Primary Times to receive 50% discount on the first workshop session. Ages 8+.

SAT 14 FEB GRAMMAR SCHOOL INFORMATION MORNING Cheltenham (venue on registration), 01242 572392, info@ cotswoldeducation.co.uk, www. cotswoldeducation.co.uk, 9.45am-

would otherwise have ended up in landfill. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Book to avoid disappointment.

TUE 17-THU 19 FEB CREATIVE CANAL WORKSHOPS Chippenham Museum, 10 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HF, 01249 705020, www. chippenham.gov.uk/museum, 11am-2pm • Over the three days, get involved with crafting a model canal boat, traditional knot tying and decorating objects in the traditional style. Also nautical tales told by characters from the canal’s past.

Creative Canal Workshops, Chippenham Museum, Tue 17-Thu 19 Feb

11.45am, £35 • Private tuition company Cotswold Education hosts a talk about Gloucestershire’s Grammar School Entrance Test, offering a mock test for children in Years 4 and 5, plus an information session for parents about education resources.

SAT 14 FEB & SAT 28 FEB ARNOLFINI STRANGE WEATHER WORKSHOP 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA, 0117 917 2300, www.arnolfini. org.uk, 1pm (Sat 14), 1.45pm (Sat 28), free • Create the sounds of a storm, become a weather forecaster, listen to tempestuous tales and build shelters to protect you from the elements.

SAT 14-SUN 22 FEB GINGERBREAD RACE Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7QG, 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm. co.uk, £9 (adult)/£7 (child) • Bringing the classic story of

everyone’s favourite cookie-friend alive. “You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread Man!” SUN 15 FEB LOVE FOOD FESTIVAL’S CHINESE NEW YEAR Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3EH, 0117 971 4320, www. lovefoodfestival.com, 10.30am4pm, free • Celebrate the new Chinese Year of the Sheep with activities such as origami and authentic Chinese dumplings.

Local produce will also be available, fusing all cultures together under one roof.

MON 16-FRI 20 FEB HALF TERM ART CLUB Wiltshire Scrapstore, Unit 5 Griffin Farm, Bowden Hill, Lacock, Wiltshire, SN15 2PP, 01249 730011, www.wiltshirescrapstore.co.uk, 10.30am-12am, £5.40 per workshop • Get creative and get messy at this environmental charity workshop, using materials that

WED 18 FEB DESPICABLE ME Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1QN, 01793 524 481, www.swindontheatres. co.uk,10am, £10 • This popular screening includes buffet and an ice cream for the children during the interval.

WED 18-FRI 20 FEB AN ANIMATED EXPERIENCE WITH MATTHEW DEAN Salisbury Art Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT, 01722 321744, www.salisburyartcentre. co.uk, £85 • An animated short course for budding animators to play with storyboarding, set design, camera angles and lighting. Assisted by Matthew Dean, create a short animated film to show your friends and family.

THU 19 FEB ILLUMINATED INITIALS WITH SARA SALVIDGE Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucester,GL7 2BX, 01285 655611, www.coriniummuseum.org, 10.30am-11.30am, £1.50 plus admission fee • Inspired by the medieval writing exhibition, create your own set of illuminated initials to take home.

FRI 20 FEB & FRI 3 APR THE GREAT JAYDINI Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1QN, 01793 524 481, www.swindontheatres. co.uk, 11am, £10 • Enjoy this professional magician who knows how to amaze his audience and make them laugh at the same time. Suitable for ages 4 and above.

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WED 25 FEB GAMELAN Michael Tippett Centre, Newton Park College, Bath Spa University, Newton Saint Loe, Bath, BA2 9BN, 01225 876133, www.michaeltippettcentre.org, 7.30pm, £5 (adult)/£3 (child) • Storytelling, puppetry, song, music and drama fuse together FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2015

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WED 25 & SAT 28 FEB LACOCK ABBEY GARDENS – NGS WILTSHIRE Lacock, Chippenham, SN15 2LG, 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock, £5.50 (adult)/£2.75 (child), 10.30am-4pm • The abbey boasts a woodland garden with carpets of aconites, snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils and a botanic garden with greenhouse, medieval cloisters and magnificent trees.

THU 26 FEB-MON 29 MAR PAPER Salisbury Art Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT, 01722 321744, www.salisburyartcentre. co.uk, free • An exhibition to celebrate inventive uses of paper. Cut, crease or fold; think of the possibilities.

MARCH SUN 1 MAR WILTSHIRE YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ, 01225 860100, www.wiltshiremusic.org, 3pm, £12 (adult)/£18 (under 18s) • Former Jazz Messengers’ sideman Jean Toussaint joins the WYJO group for a night of saxophones and jazz.

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THU 5 MAR ST MARGARET’S OPEN MORNING St Margaret’s Preparatory School, Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DF, 01249 857379, www. stmargaretsprep.org.uk, from 9.30am • Visit the independent day preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3 to 11. Please call to register.

SUN 8 MAR MY SCIENCE FAIR! Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ, 01225 860100, www. mysciencefair.org, 10am, free • A showcase of everything science: explore these intriguing investigations of children’s science projects.

Practical workshops, demonstrations and food available. No booking required.

2DA, 01793 771615, 12.30pm, standard train fares apply • A treat for mum aboard the ‘Moonraker’. Prebooking is required for the lunches.

Make a treasure box for Mum at the National Trust, Avebury, Sat 14-Sun 15 Mar

SUN 15 MAR MOTHER’S DAY Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7QG, 01793 763939, www.swindon-crickladerailway.org, £9 (adult)/£7 (child) • All mums go free with a paying child. Treat her to homemade teacakes in the tearoom.

SAT 14-SUN 15 MAR MAKE A TREASURE BOX FOR YOUR MUM National Trust, Avebury, Wiltshire, 01672 539250, 11am-3pm, £3.75 • Make and decorate a treasure box as a Mother’s Day gift. Price includes all materials, hot chocolate and cookies. Children to be accompanied by an adult.

FRI 20 MAR WEAR POLKA DOTS TO SCHOOL FOR NATIONAL LYNCH SYNDROME DAY Nationwide www.lynch-syndromeuk.org • Lynch syndrome, an inherited syndrome increasing the risk of bowel cancer, causes about three out of every 100 colon cancers. A new organisation, Lynch Syndrome UK, currently awaiting charitable status, supports families affected by this condition. It is organising this national awareness day which encourages children in primary school to wear clothing covered in polka dots on the last school day before National Lynch Syndrome Day on Sun 22 Mar. See website for more information.

SUN 15 MAR MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH & CREAM TEA Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25

SUN 22 MAR & SUN 3 MAY SING-ALONG FROZEN Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1QN, 01793 524481, www.swindontheatres.

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JUNE SAT 13-SUN 14 JUN WARMINSTER WOBBLE Warminster Town Park, Weymouth Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9NR, 07940 549339, www.warminsterwobble. co.uk, from 11am, free • A cycling festival full of trade stands, entertainment and unusual bikes. Get your helmet on for the family ride around the park.

SAT 28 MAR-SUN 12 APRIL EASTER BUNNY Roves Farm, Sevenhampton,Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7QG, 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, £9 (adult)/£7 (child) • Look out for the Easter bunny while creating Easter cards and fluffy chicks in the craft sessions.

SAT 28-SUN 29 MAR KIDS GO FREE WEEKEND Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2DA, 01793 771615, www. swindon-cricklade-railway.org/ blunsdon, 12.30pm, standard adult train fares apply • With full-paying adults, take the children along for a free train-ride.

MON 30 MAR-FRI 3 APR EASTER CHALLENGE Westonbirt Arboretum, Learning Centre, Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS, 01666 880220, www.forestry.gov.uk/ westonbirt,10.30am-4pm • See the spring awakening of the trees in the forest. As you explore, see if you can solve the Easter riddle in return for a sweet treat. You can also get crafty with the workshops during the week.

APRIL SHARCOTT MANOR WED 1 APR Sharcott Manor, Pewsey, SN9 5PA, 01483 211535, www.ngs.org.uk, £4 (adult)/free (child) • With a wide range of trees and shrubs, densely planted mixed borders with many unusual plants and climbers, the gardens are teaming with nature.

There is also a scenic woodland walk carpeted with spring bulbs around the lake.

FRI 3-MON 6 APR THE EASTER EGG-SPRESS Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire,

ONGOING EVENTS Love Food Festival’s Chinese New Year, Paintworks, Bristol, Sun 15 Feb

SN25 2DA, 01793 771615, www. swindon-cricklade-railway.org/ blunsdon, 12.30pm, standard fares apply • Experience the steamhauled and diesel-hauled train services, making sure to look out for the Easter Bunny along the way.

0BZ, 01249 701610, www. corsham-court.co.uk, 2-5pm, £5 (adult)/£2.50 (child) • Large lawns with fine specimens of ornamental trees surround this Elizabethan mansion. History and nature combine.

SUN 5-MON 6 APR LACOCK CADBURY EASTER EGG TRAIL Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village, Lacock, near Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2LG, 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk, normal admission charges apply + £1.50 • A space-themed Easter egg trail: discover facts about the solar system with rewards of chocolate along the way.

MON 13-THU 30 APR LAMBING Roves Farm, Sevenhampton,Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7QG, 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, £9 (adult)/£7 (child) • Get to see the newborn lambs in the animal barns, all white, fluffy and cute.

SUN 12 APR BROADLEAS HOUSE GARDENS Broadleas House, Devizes SN10 5JQ, 01483 211535, www.ngs. org.uk, 2-5.30pm, £5 (adult)/ free (child) • Six acres of garden, hedges, herbaceous borders, rose arches, a bee garden and an orchard stuffed with plants.

Refreshments are available and dogs allowed.

SUN 12 APR & SUN 10 MAY CORSHAM COURT Corsham Court, Corsham SN13

THU 16 APR MALLARDS Mallards, Chirton, SN10 3QX, 01380 840593, www.ngs.org. uk, 11am-5pm, £3 (adult)/ free (child) • Colourful, sunny gravel bed, mixed borders, woodland glade, miniature dell and waterside. Vegetable garden and woodland walk with wheelchair access and refreshments.

SAT 25 APRIL ARCHAEOLOGY WALK ON SALISBURY PLAIN Wiltshire Museum, 41 Long Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1NS, 01380 727369, www. wiltshiremuseum.org.uk,10am • Take a walk, guided by Roy Canham, experienced Wiltshire archaeologist, to see what you discover.

MAY FRI 29-SUN 31 MAY VINTAGE & NOSTALGIA SHOW Stockton Park, Stockton, Wiltshire, BA12-0SQ, 01985 850970, www.vintagenostalgiashow.co.uk, £28 (adult weekend)/£5 (child weekend) • A three-day festival of yesteryear, where you can camp in style.

With vintage fashion, motors, memorabilia and live music, 2015 feels just like the 1950s.

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EVERY WED WILTSHIRE FARMERS’ MARKET Poultry Cross, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1, 07541 762497, www.wiltshirefamersmarkets. co.uk, 9am-2pm, free • Located on an ancient trading site, this weekly market offers a smorgasbord of fresh vegetables, baked goods, meats and poultry.

TRAINS, BOATS AND LANES: THE STORY OF TRANSPORT IN RADSTOCK Radstock Museum, Waterloo Road, Radstock, BA3 3EP, 01761 437722, www.radstockmuseum. co.uk, • Transport exhibits tell the story of the town’s links with its neighbours.

STINGRAY BAY Longleat Safari & Adventure Park, Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW, 01985 844400, www.longleat.co.uk, normal admission charges apply • See the new aquatic attraction and get-up-close-and-personal with the stingrays gliding around the pool.

JUNGLE TOTS AT NOAH’S ARK ZOO FARM Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Bristol. 01275 852 606, 10.30am-12pm, free for season ticket holders or £10 for one adult and up to two children • Every Monday morning during term time, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm hosts a parent and toddler group.

LIVE SCIENCE SHOWS At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB, 0117 909 2000, www.at-bristol. org.uk, general admission applies • Get hands-on and take an At-Bristol look at classic cake ingredients: how stretchy can you make flour, and how foamy can you make eggs? Discover more about the science behind smell - all with plenty of audience participation. Regular shows at weekends and daily during school holidays.

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PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL . . . AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THE EVENT IN PRIMARY TIMES! JUNIOR ZOO KEEPER EXPERIENCE Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Bristol BS48 1PG. 01275 852606, www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk, Tue-Sat from 9am-10am, £60 (child plus one adult guest, this includes admission to the zoo) • Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm offers an opportunity for children to step inside the shoes of a zoo keeper. The one hour experience is action-packed and includes meet and greet with tapirs and giraffes, cuddling a tapir and giving a bearded dragon a health check. Ages 6-10 (must be accompanied).

Wiltshire Farmers’ Market runs every Wednesday, Poultry Cross, Salisbury

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BS1 6TY. 0117 926 0680, www. ssgreatbritain.org, daily, free with general admission • Would you have made the grade as a Victorian crew member? Pick up an activity wheel from the ship’s visitor centre and try out a series of challenges as you explore Brunel’s famous ship.

SOUNDS OF THE 1800s Brunel’s ss Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Bristol, BS1 6TY. 0117 926 0680, www. ssgreatbritain.org, daily, free with general admission • Transport yourself 170 years into the past as the First Class Dining Saloon comes bursting to life.

A Victorian three-course dining experience is vividly recreated with gossip, clinking cutlery and even a spot of gambling; inspired by true stories taken from passengers’ accounts.

THEATRE TOURS Bristol Hippodrome, St. Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ. 0844 871 3012, www.atgtickets. com/bristol, regular tours on Saturdays, 10.30am, £16.40 • Go behind the scenes of Bristol’s West End for two hours of fun and adventure - from front of house history to the stars and gossip backstage. An exciting insight into how this historic Bristol theatrical institution runs

PRIOR PARK LANDSCAPE GARDEN Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ prior-park, 01225 833422, cost of general admission • Prior Park Landscape Garden offers arguably the most picturesque views in Bath. Parents can enjoy the gorgeous surroundings while kids can get stuck into the National Trust’s current ‘50 Things To Do Before You’re Eleven And Three Quarters’ initiative.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT AVON VALLEY RAILWAY Bath Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire BS30 6HD. 0117 932 5538, www.avonvalleyrailway.org, 11am or 2.45pm, from £5.50 per child • Avon Valley railway offers the chance for children to have their birthday party on a real 1950s steam engine. There is an option to have a catered party, or you can provide your own food.

FOOD! At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB, 0117 909 2000, www.at-bristol. org.uk • Get your taste buds ready! The new major exhibition

by Bristol’s hands-on science centre demonstrates how to pop corn using nothing but light

energy, grind your own grain, create sugar explosions, and converse with a robot waiter.

Lose yourself in this sensory arcade, explore the experimental kitchen and interactive greenhouse, and journey on some surprising foodie adventures.

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COMPETITION

Win a themed party of your choice!

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hether you’re having a birthday party or other family celebration, there’s nothing better than getting the children running around doing energetic exercise in a fun environment . . . and properly tiring them out before bedtime. Active Parties, part of Trowbridge Town Council’s ActiveTrowbridge initiative, has generously offered a free Active Party worth £40 or more to the winner of this Primary Times competition. The scheme runs a range of themed parties including Laser Tag, Music & Games, Pamper Parties and Extreme Adventure Alternative Sports and, if you win, you can choose from the complete range of themes.

To enter the competition please answer the following question correctly and email your reply to the council’s address below before Wednesday 11 March.

Which fairy tale character famously left a glass slipper behind while leaving a fabulous party in a hurry? a) Snow White b) Cinderella c) Shrek Send competition replies (not forgetting to include your name, address and daytime contact number) to: E: amy.knowland@trowbridge.gov.uk If you’re not the lucky winner and want to book an event, why not call Active Parties direct? T: 01225 765072

The small print: Booking must be made in advance. Active Party is valid until Sun 13 Dec 2015. Active Trowbridge provides the entertainment element, not the venue.

Travel to venues outside a 10 mile radius from Trowbridge charged at 40p per mile.

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Memories are made of this Ellen White talks to local experts to discover what makes the perfect children’s party.

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or primary school children there are few more exciting occasions than their birthday celebration.

While Christmas brings its own great excitement, a birthday is the one day a year when your child has the chance to be the absolute centre of attention.

Anticipation builds weeks in advance, leaving parents with the challenge of organising a party which fulfils your child’s expectations but still leaves you in one piece!

One of the first things to consider is the venue. It may sound obvious but there are many options, some of which could lower the stress levels dramatically. Should you stick to the family home or hire a designated venue? If your home is on the small side or you can’t face the thought of mess and breakages, an independent venue is a good choice. Consider whether your child would prefer an indoor or outdoor party: there are a host of great outdoor venues such as zoos, farms or adventure parks.

Or, if the weather is good, you could consider heading to a local park for a picnic and outdoor games.

It is also vital to set a realistic limit regarding how many children to invite. This will depend on your budget and venue size, but agree a number with your child and stick to it. Parents of invitees can also help out if you return the favour at a later date! A leading children’s party organiser has these tips: “In our experience, mixing friendship groups (school, drama, sports etc.) doesn’t work that well . . . everyone wants to the birthday boy/girl’s friend and there can be tears!” If you have room, it’s worth PRIMARY TIMES

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allowing the siblings to invite one friend. “It helps with the jealousy and they can either join in the party or go off and do something together.”

Themed parties are also increasingly popular. These days you can pick up themed items from paper cups and plates to costumes and the birthday cake itself.

Perhaps ask your child if there’s any theme they would like, from pirates or dinosaurs to fairies, princesses or popular film and TV characters. Coherent decorations and fancy dress can really pull a party together and make it that touch extra special.

The next vital thing to consider is the entertainment. You could hire a professional such as a magician or clown or even a bouncy castle if you have a big enough garden.

If you’re providing the entertainment yourselves, it’s wise to start gathering all the materials you need well in advance. Another popular Bristol-based children’s entertainment company tells us, “It’s all about keeping the kids engaged. When your job is to be a bastion of fun for two hours, you want to have games, jokes and tricks galore up your sleeve!”

Traditional party games are always a hit, from pass the parcel to musical chairs. You could also provide arts and crafts activities such as painting or jewellery making. Another fun option is an ice cream sundae station: let children build their own dessert with wafers, sprinkles and fresh cream or fruit. There are plenty of companies available to hire who provide activities from cupcake making to homemade bath bombs, and even pre-made party bags to save you the hassle.

One leading children’s party service has these tips. “On the day, keep any pets, especially dogs, separate from the party. There’s usually one child who’s terrified of dogs, and tears don’t get the party off to a good start!” Also, don’t forget the camera! “You’d be amazed how many people we have to remind to take photos.”

You don’t need to be intrusive but documenting key moments like blowing out the birthday candles are a lovely reminder of the special day.

So, have an unforgettable day with your child and their friends, and ensure they’re tired out at the end so you can enjoy a welldeserved rest!

Bryan the Magician T: 01446 500221 W: www.bryangunton.co.uk.

CSI Kids (The Detective Project) T: 0117 244 0053 W: www.thedetectiveproject.co.uk.

Park Centre Kingswood The Park Centre, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4AR T: 01454 862190 W: www. theparkcentrekingswood.co.uk.

Pirate Attack T: 0117 939 4311 W: www.pirateattack.co.uk.

Red Fox Craft Bags T: 07733 024940 W: www.redfoxcraftbags.co.uk.

Sunshine Clowns 10 Burnett Rd, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0QA T: 01225 352005 W: www.sunshineclowns.co.uk.

Amazing Eric Entertainments 183 Rodway Rd, Bristol, BS34 5EB T: 0117 908 1291 W: www.ezzomagic.co.uk.

Billy and Bobby 6 Elton Rd, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 7UR T: 01934 522222 W: www.billyandbobby.co.uk Bristol Zoo Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA T: 0117 974 7399 W: www.bristolzoo.org.uk.

Bubbletastic T: 07595 350764 W: www.bubbletastic.co.uk

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Whether you make something with your own fair hand, or buy her something lovely, Ellen White discovers lots of ways to make Mum feel special on Mother’s Day.

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hile most will say they can never relax completely, mothers throughout the South West will be looking forward to a day when they can let the rest of the family take the strain on Sunday 15 March. Mothering Sunday is the time when children thank their Mum for all her hard word throughout the year, while partners orchestrate a range of possible treats. Here are some ideas to show your appreciation.

Things to make Get ready to gather your materials, hit the shops and show Mum how special she really is. Before you get started you may need help from Dad or an older family member: they’re likely to have some great ideas and can help you gather materials, especially if you need anything from the shops. If you’re going for something homemade think about what your mum likes best and base your creations around that. This can be anything from hobbies, flowers, pets, books or even just her favourite colour.

Hand print pictures are always wonderfully personal and quick and easy to make: all you need is paper, paints and newspaper to protect the floor. Let your imagination run wild using glitter, sequins, feathers and even ribbons or other fabrics to make a special Mother’s Day card.

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If you’ve got enough time, how about making a scrapbook that can be treasured for years to come? Plain scrapbooks can be found in most stationery shops and you’ll need spare copies of your favourite family photos and decorating materials.

If you want to go a step further, why not try a handmade flower arrangement or table decoration?

Oasis florists’ foam is cheap, mess free and easily available. Soak the oasis in clean water for 10-20 minutes before placing in a container of your choice. Create a plain base with ivy, moss or any other green leaves, leaving gaps to place your flowers. You can use anything from your garden (but make sure you get permission before picking anything). Try using mum’s favourite flowers or even just her favourite colours. Alternatively, see our step by step guide to making a beautiful bouquet out of tissue paper (right).

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Name a star Show mum just what a star she is by naming one after her! A unique gift which includes the number and location of your star, registration form and certificate. £20.

John Lewis at Home, Mannington Retail Park, Telford Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8WA. W: www.johnlewis.com.

Hand woven scarf Keep the last of the winter chill at bay with a beautiful hand-woven cotton scarf. Fairly traded and in a variety of colours, this will brighten up any mum’s outfit. £9.99. The India Shop,

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Honeystreet Mill, Honey Street Village, Pewsey Vale, Wiltshire, SN9 5PS. W: www.theindiashop.co.uk.

Vegan, gluten free and diabetic-friendly chocolate No one need miss out this ever-delicious Mother’s Day treat.

Boxes from £8. Hotel Chocolat, 45 Old George Mall, High Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2AF. W: www.hotelchocolat.com.

Lavera Rose Garden Body Oil An organic pampering body oil with wild rose to leave skin soft and smooth. £8.95 W: www.soorganic.com. Also available from Holland and Barrett, 59 Silver St, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2NG. T: 01722 324064.

Self-decorated pottery Why not give mum something to treasure by decorating one of over 100 pottery items?

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Flying Saucers has everything from teapots to plates to unicorns.

They glaze and fire your finished piece for a professional finish.

Pottery pieces from £7. Studio fee (inc. materials) £4 per child.

Flying Saucers, 8 Weymouth St, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9NR. T: 01985 220110 W: www.flyingsaucerscafe.co.uk.

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Beautiful bouquet of flowers You will need: 12 pipe cleaners 12 sheets of tissue paper 1 pair scissors 1. Lay three different coloured sheets of unfolded tissue paper on top of each other, portrait style (taller, rather than wider).

2. Take the bottom edge of each sheet and fold it over roughly one inch. Flip the tissue paper over and fold another inch, continuing until you have used it all. It should end up like an accordion.

3. Attach three pipe cleaners at evenly spaced intervals around your length of tissue paper. Fold the pipe cleaners round to secure and leave a long piece hanging down for the ‘stem’.

4. Cut the length of paper into 3 even sized pieces (the pipe cleaners should be in the centre of each piece). Round off the edges to look like petals.

5. Holding the ‘stem’, gently open up your flower accordions, pulling the top layer of tissue straight up around the flower and the bottom layer straight down.

6. Fluff up your flowers then arrange in a vase!

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d r a o b n Pi Services directory launched The Wiltshire Children and Families Voluntary Sector Forum has launched the third edition of its Directory of Member Services, which shows details of 86 member organisations who work with children, young people and families in Wiltshire.

Carolyn Beale from the forum says, “The directory will enable local people and local organisations to see clearly what support is available in Wiltshire and how they can access it. This is a really useful tool to help access voluntary sector services which can help and support them in Wiltshire.”

The forum says it works with many charities and voluntary sector organisations across Wiltshire, working as the voice of the sector and championing it at local authority level.

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Creative Canal Workshops Chippenham Museum has joined forces with the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust for a half term of Creative Canal Workshops for children of all ages.

After last year’s successful event, which featured on BBC Radio Wiltshire, the team is back for another blast of family fun. Over three days, from Tue 17 to Thu 19 Feb, you can try your hand at building a model canal boat, traditional knot tying or decorating objects in the canal style.

At the museum, characters from the canal’s past tell stories of life for the townfolk and canal workers 200 years ago. In addition, the Canal exhibition has been updated, revealing the history of how the waterway served Chippenham for over 100 years. Workshops run from 11am to 2pm each day, and most activities are free. Timed tickets available, but places fill up fast.

Ffi: Chippenham Museum 10 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HF T: 01249 705020 E: heritage@chippenham.gov.uk

Make a big difference for Wiltshire children The NSPCC’s ChildLine Schools Service visits primary schools in Wiltshire to talk to children about how to Pic: Jon Challicom. stay safe. The Image posed by models. service talks to 9 to 11 year olds about increasing their understanding of abuse, bullying, how to protect themselves and where to go for help. By talking to children at this crucial age and stage, the service not only protects those who need it, but also prevents it from ever happening.

The ChildLine Schools Service is looking for volunteers to help protect every child in Wiltshire, one primary school at a time. No previous experience is needed, as full training and support is provided.

So, if you are a sensitive, supportive person with a strong focus on protecting children, please contact the charity. This role could help you make a big difference to the lives of children and young people.

Ffi and to apply: W: www.nspcc.org.uk/ childlineschoolsservice E: childlinevolunteerrecruitment@nspcc.org.uk

Go dotty for LS Day A new UK organisation is inviting teachers and children to raise awareness of the genetic disorder Lynch syndrome by wearing polka dots to school on Friday 20 March. Lynch Syndrome UK, which is currently awaiting charitable status, explains that the condition predisposes those who have it to several types of cancer, including bowel cancers, and affects whole families. It says the condition could affect 55,000 people in this country.

The organisation is asking children to dress in dots that day, in readiness for National Lynch Syndrome Day on Sunday 22 March and donate £1.

Among the campaign’s aims are to bring together information about the condition and present it in an easily understood way and to provide clinical professionals with the training to identify LS early.

Ffi: W: www.lynch-syndrome-uk.org

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Discover Wiltshire’s past Wiltshire Museum in Devizes is packed with activities this spring.

Its displays showcase Wiltshire’s past, from the county’s prehistoric gold through to World War I artefacts.

For example, this tiny Soldier Bear (pictured) lives at the museum until the end of February. There’s also a new exhibition showing life in Devizes through the ages. Children can follow a trail around the galleries, with dressing up and hands-on activities on the way.

For budding artists (aged 6 to adult) this year offers the chance to show work at the museum with the Oexmann Art Competition & Exhibition. The regular Young WANHS Club for 7 to 14 year olds interested in archaeology and history takes place on the second Saturday each month (booking essential). There are also half term holiday activities on Wed 18 February from 11am-3pm (no need to book, just drop in). See the museum’s website for a wide range of schools’, clubs’ and youth groups’ workshops.

Ffi: Wiltshire Museum W: www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk

Hospice seeks shop helpers Do you have a couple of hours to spare each week? Are you looking for an enjoyable and rewarding role that will really make a difference to other people’s lives? Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is looking for volunteers to help out with the day to day running of its high street shops.

You may be a student looking for CV-building retail experience or retired and looking to contribute to a worthwhile local charity. Whatever your age or background, CHSW would love to hear from you.

CHSW offers help and support to the families of children with life-limiting conditions throughout the region and it relies almost entirely on voluntary contributions.

Being part of the CHSW volunteering team is a social activity and a great way to meet and interact with like-minded people, as well as learn new skills. CHSW has shops in Bath, Bristol and Trowbridge.

Ffi: CHSW T: 01271 325270 W: www.chsw.org.uk/our-shops

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Blossom at St Margaret’s • St Margaret’s is an independent day preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3 to 11 years, sharing a site with St Mary’s, Calne.

The children benefit from the excellent facilities which include 25m indoor swimming pool, all weather astroturf, gymnasium, purpose built theatre, library, chapel and dining hall.

Children generally start life in the kindergarten which offers a safe and stimulating nursery environment for 3 and 4 year old children. The focus is on nurturing and building the children’s confidence to make the move to the reception classes the following year far less daunting. The purpose-built accommodation is bright and airy and is situated in the ‘Early Years’ area of the school.

The St Margaret’s curriculum comprises an extensive range of activities, designed to promote not only learning, but also personal growth and development. It is based around the subjects of the National Curriculum, delivered, in the main, by class teachers, all of whom are experts in the relevant ages.

St Margaret’s prides itself on its high standard of pastoral care.

Every effort is made to ensure that the children never feel lost or bewildered and that they quickly find their feet and are given a sense of belonging. St Margaret’s is a busy and vibrant school, where the children’s happiness is paramount, in order for them to learn, blossom, thrive and succeed.

If you would like to visit St Margaret’s, the school holds an Open Morning at 9.30am on Thursday 5th March 2015. Call to register.

Ffi: St Margaret’s Preparatory School T: 01249 857379 W: www.stmargaretsprep.org.uk

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• Marlborough College Summer School is celebrating its 41st year in 2015 and, in an exciting new development, is expanding from three to four weeks running from Sun 12 Jul to Sat 8 Aug. Its long term success is due to the steady improvement of facilities, the wide range of courses and entertainments and the fantastic atmosphere, which have enhanced the quality of the overall customer experience.

The ever-changing course programme is refreshed and developed annually, with many tutors offering a wide range of new titles to run alongside traditional favourites. The comprehensive programme for youngsters continues to prove a winning formula and is once again packed with fun and variety to suit all ages.

Girls’ football, dance fusion, drama performance skills, metal detecting and summer baking are just a few of the welcome new additions to the Summer School’s young person’s courses.

New courses for grown-ups include rural skills, teddy bear making (yes, you can make the Downton Abbey teddy!) and modern conflict archaeology…the list goes on.

The team at Marlborough College present another fantastic gala concert series on Tuesday and Friday evenings each week.

Some of the acts include Courtney Pine, Julian Lloyd Webber and Gyles Brandreth as well as a Illyria’s open air production of the Three Musketeers in the college gardens suitable for over 8s. In addition, there are daily lectures and recitals, a popular feature of the entertainment scene.

The Summer School experience is truly all-encompassing for the family, with something for everyone.

Ffi: Marlborough College Summer School W: www.summerschool.co.uk

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A learning adventure • Pinewood School, set in 84 acres of beautiful countryside on the border of Wiltshire and Oxfordshire, takes pride in providing all its pupils from Nursery to Year 8 with a unique learning experience. The opportunity to learn outside the classroom in this stunning setting is an important part of this experience. The school site includes a diverse array of land uses; manicured pitches, rough grazing, pasture, ancient woodland and new plantation.

Three nature trails have been developed around the site, thanks to fundraising by the Friends of Pinewood, and these are to be formally opened on Fri 13 Feb by Philip Hoyland, headmaster.

Each nature trail ensures better use of Pinewood’s fantastic grounds and has been designed to suit the needs of the year groups who use the trail most often. In conjunction with the Science Department, pupils will increase their knowledge of different habitats on the site, be able to recognise native plant and animal species, as well as have the chance to observe changing habitats throughout the year. School leavers can go back and keep an eye on the trees they planted in 2011. In addition, one trail is fully cross-curricular, allowing pupils to mull over Housman’s poems whilst sitting beneath the cherry tree, or consider 17th century farming techniques as they wander over the ridges and furrows on the trail. Pinewood believes this new, exciting feature will benefit everyone, keep pupils exploring outside and make learning an adventure.

Ffi: Pinewood W: www.pinewoodschool.co.uk

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They say that practice truly does make perfect and Exam Ninja explains that over 80% of its customers’ children achieved straight level 5s in both 2013 and 2014.

Exam Ninja advises children to start by downloading past KS2 SATs papers.

Although they are free on www.SATs-Papers.co.uk, many are out of date due to changes made in 2013 and 2014. Thankfully, Exam Ninja has the solution: the Exam Ninja 2015 KS2 SATs Practice Papers Book. Written especially for the 2015 KS2 SATs tests, it contains everything your child needs: three full sets of English and Maths papers and full, detailed answers.

To make it even more realistic, they include professionally produced audio downloads for the Spelling and Mental Maths tests completely free of charge. It also includes Online Marks Compare, an online tool that lets you accurately measure your child’s performance against those of other children from across the country.

Exam Ninja believes that their 2015 KS2 SATs Practice Papers Book is the best preparation tool available for the 2015 tests and at only £14.95 represents amazing value for money.

Ffi: Exam Ninja T: 0117 214 0031 W: www.ExamNinja.co.uk/SATs

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Hello Kids!

Thank you so much for the lovely pictures you send me.

Lack of space means I can’t publish them all but please keep trying if you weren’t successful this time. This Easter we’ve teamed up with Cattle Country Adventure Park, Gloucestershire, 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 spring-like theme of Looking after baby animals. Please send your pictures to: Arty Barty, BN&Media, Temple Way, Bristol, BS99 7HD, or email high resolution jpegs to my editor, mike.gartside@ venue.co.uk. Don’t forget to put your name, age, full home postal address (or we can’t send you your prize) and school on the back: Early deadline alert!

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Arty Barty It was great to get your pictures of your favourite things to do in the February holidays. It was fun to see the variety of activities you all get up to.

Well done to the winners, who receive a book from the editor’s cupboard.

WINNER!

7, St Amélie Cocks, ary Mary’s RC Primham School, Chippen this Amélie has sent brilliantly drawn snow scene, which es perfectly capturof the excitement the o int t running ou e. snow with a sledg The look of alarm r, cte on one chara as covering his face hit he is about to be is with a snowball, hilarious.

Joe Hourne, 4, Ashton Gate Primary School, Bristol Joe obviously loves a trip to the pool in his February holidays and this picture of him swimming captures the movement of the swimmer’s arms beautifully, especially for such a young artist.

Have fun!

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Sophie Mansbrid How clever of Sophie toge, 7, St Helen Primary school, Alveston, Bristol. on 19 February. The dra draw a picture of the Chinese New Year, which gon is beautifully drawn tak , and full of energy, while es place the lanterns are so realistic.

The whole sleuth

In spite of the success of contemporary magicians like David Blaine or Derren Brown, Harry Houdini retains a grip on the public imagination that his counterparts today can only dream of. His story and fame are cemented at the start of the modern era, when newspapers and radio were the only media outlets, and his achievements retain a boyish quality, untainted by the prying scepticism of the internet age.

Simon Nicholson has put his own spin on the Houdini myth, conjuring an adventure that the teenage escapologist might have encountered, but one that’s only loosely linked to his actual history.

So, although, Houdini is a historical figure, this interpretation of his early years is more akin to a young Sherlock Holmes or James Bond yarn. Nonetheless, the story is told with pace and verve, with the young magician’s growing talent offering plenty of opportunity for twists and turns.

In ‘Diamonds and Daggers’ Bristolbased author Elen Caldecott introduces us to a cast of characters who look set to give the Famous Five a run for their money. With a strapline “The Marsh Road Mysteries”, she seems intent on establishing a new franchise, with lots of potential for intrigue between Piotr, Minnie, Andrew, Flora and Sylvie.

This nicely multicultural children’s mystery features all the classic elements of its genre: glamour, precious gems, a falseaccusation and some diligent legwork by our trainee detectives. It will transport young readers in Years 4 to 6 right into the working theatre in which it’s set and keep them hovering on the edge of its flip up seating.

A great introduction to crime fiction, with a fresh contemporary feel, long may The Marsh Road Mysteries continue to baffle and entertain.

Young Houdini, The Magician’s Fire Simon Nicholson, Oxford University Press, £6.99, www.oxfordchildrens.co.uk

The Marsh Road Mysteries: Diamonds and Daggers Elen Caldecott, Bloomsbury, £5.99, www.bloomsbury.com

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