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The New Year’s resolutions have been severely tested, perhaps to breaking point, and the children are beginning to understand just how long and cold winter can be. But February Half Term offers an oasis of relief, a chance to chill (in a good way) or take the elements by the scruff of the neck and get out to one of the West’s abundance of activities or attractions (see Roundabout, P.9).

As ever, we have a wealth of ideas to keep you busy, from planning that perfect children’s party (P.6), to a packed schedule of children’s productions in our regular Theatre section (P.8). So get stuck in and have a great holiday!

THEATRE P8 ROUNDABOUT P9 PINBOARD P11 ADVERTISING FEATURES P12 PUPILS’ PAGE P14 CLASSIFIEDS P15 IT’S PARTY TIME! P6 Check out some of these great party ideas, with some of the West’s most talented children’s entertainers!

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Berth of a new era Brunel’s ss Great Britain has enjoyed over 170 years of adventure, travelled a million miles at sea and been around the world 32 times: it’s been an incredible journey and now it’s your turn!

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his February Half Term, you and your family can step back in time and find out what life was like for the Victorian passengers and crew who worked, lived and travelled on board Brunel’s famous iron ship.

Explore the decks, dockside and down below the spectacular glass sea where you’ll be transported by authentic sights, sounds and even smells!

Rescued from rust and wreckage in 1970, Brunel’s ss Great Britain is now one of the UK’s best-loved, all-weather attractions and voted No.1 in Bristol on the travel website Tripadvisor.

There are great deals for families and grandparents and tickets last for a whole year, so you can return as often as you like, experiencing everything the ship has to offer.

Restored to how she looked when she was launched from the very same Dry Dock, the ship has been refurbished both above and below deck, giving you a sense of what it was like to be a Victorian on the high seas, travelling to Australia to start a new life. Not only is the ship alive with history, there are also characters you can meet plus great activities to get involved with. Here is your guide to a great Victorian day out: MEET MR. BRUNEL Find and meet the original Iron Man on and around the ship and get your photo taken with him.

Be sure to quiz him on the challenges he faced when designing and building the ss Great Britain and find out how he overcame them – he may be over 200 years old but he is still as sharp as ever so be sure to keep him on his toes!

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VICTORIAN CHARACTERS Mr. Brunel isn’t the only character you might meet whilst exploring the decks, cabins and corridors of the ss Great Britain. Chances are you might bump into one of the first class passengers on the Promenade Deck or a sailor by the rigging. Find out about the fashions of the day, how the passengers passed the time, what the food was like and what it took to work on board the largest, fastest and most experimental ship of its day.

PLAY DECK GAMES Challenge the Victorian characters you meet to traditional deck games, such as Quoits, or learn how to tie knots like a true sailor.

You can even help scrub the decks to keep the ss Great Britain looking shipshape and Bristol fashion.

STORYTELLING Go on a fun-filled journey of discovery with resident storyteller Sarah Mooney as she takes you on an adventure into the incredible imagination and magnificent mind of Brunel. As a great fan of art and culture, Brunel commissioned paintings for his house, which depicted scenes from the works of Shakespeare. Follow the hero engineer as he steps through one of his paintings and finds adventure on the other side. You then have the opportunity to see the real painting from the vault afterwards!

Brunel’s ss Great Britain E-newsletter.

With fancy frocks, gentlemanly waistcoats, tall stovepipe hats and frilly bonnets, get the Victorian look with real style.

EXPLORE THE VAULT The archive vault in the Brunel Institute, next to the ship itself, is full to the brim with amazing stories hidden in the diaries, letters and artefacts from the ship’s history. In family friendly sessions over half term, selected treasures will be on display for you to get upclose and personal with.

Brunel’s ss Great Britain is situated in the heart of Bristol’s

historic harbour, in the Great Western Dockyard. For more information, visit the website or sign up for the monthly e-newsletter at ssgreatbritain.org Brunel’s ss Great Britain Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY T: 0117 926 0680 W: www.ssgreatbritain.org Fb: /ssGreatBritain Tw: @ssGreatBritain

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FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SHOWS ★ SALISBURY, SWINDON, TROWBRIDGE & BEYOND Peppa Pig’s Surprise, Sat 19-Sun 20 Mar, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon

WILTSHIRE THE ARC THEATRE College Road, Trowbridge BA14 0ES. 01225 756376, www.arctheatre.org.uk The Arc Factor Live Show Fri 19 Feb (auditions Sat 13 Feb from 12noon), 7pm, £6 • Featuring eight of Wiltshire’s most talented singers, each selected from audition day.

The winner will have the chance to perform their own full-length show at the Arc Theatre.

THE ATHENAEUM 18-20 High Street, Warminster BA12 9AE. 01985 213891, www.theath. org.uk Into The Woods Fri 26-Sat 27 Feb, 7.30pm/2.30pm (Sat only), £10/conc and under-15 £8 • Meet Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel in ‘Into The Woods Jr’ – a modern and unique twist on the fairy tales you thought you knew. Much-loved storybook characters find their lives intertwined with those of a baker and his wife as their longing for a child of their own sends them on a magical journey to reverse a witch’s curse. Will they find their “happily ever after”?

SALISBURY ARTS CENTRE Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT. 01722 321744, www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk Tom Thumb Thu 18 Feb, 11am/2.15pm, £7.50/conc £6.50/ family £24 • ������������������������ A big tale of the smallest hero in the world told through music and puppetry. DNA Puppetry and Visual Theatre take audiences on an exciting adventure that celebrates nature with sensory play and participation and breathes new life into this classic tale.

The Bear Sat 2 Apr, 11.30am/1.45pm, £10/conc £8/ family £32 • A heart-warming and humorous adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ much-loved storybook. One night when Tilly is fast asleep, an enormous snowy white bear climbs through her bedroom window. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head. But Tilly isn’t scared.

With dazzling puppetry, delicious music, dreamy storytelling and dozens of laughs, ‘The Bear’ promises to be a delightful experience for the whole family.

SALISBURY CITY HALL Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7TU, 01722 434434, www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk Hairy Maclary and Friends Thu 31 Mar, 1.30pm, £9/family ticket £32 • Featuring many of the characters from Lynley Dodd’s iconic books including: Hercules Morse, as big as 8

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a horse; Bottomley Potts, covered in spots; Schnitzel von Krumm, with the very low tum; and Scarface Claw, the toughest tomcat in town.

With music, singing and several popular Hairy Maclary stories, it’s a show for the whole family.

SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA. 01722 320333, www.salisburyplayhouse.com The Remarkable Tale of Oliver Twist Mon 15 Feb, 11am/2pm, £13.50/under-25 £9 • You may have heard of the small boy who asked for more but do you know the original story of ‘Oliver Twist’?

In Victorian music hall style and packed full of surprises for a modern audience, Red Earth’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale recreates a colourful cast of largerthan-life characters especially for the stage.

Rumpelstiltskin Tue 16 Feb, 11am/2pm, all tickets £9 • Auntie spins as hard as she can to make the wool for the King’s special festive jumper. But the royals are out of cash, the girl who is helping is useless at spinning and the prince just wants to be a shepherd. Everyone gets their threads in a twist and then Rumpel ... you-know-who steps in. Who is he, where does he come from and can they guess his real name before he gets them all in a spin? Featuring spinning, weaving, lively puppetry, music and storytelling. For ages 3-8.

Windibops Wed 17 Feb, 11am/2pm, all tickets £9 • A new rib-tickling dance piece for ages 0-100 and everyone in between. Combining science, dance, humour, strange sounds and smells and amusing characters, it creates an interactive, colourful world and offers the chance to learn whether flatulence impacts on global warming (yes, they mean farts!)

Handa’s Hen Thu 18 Feb, 11am/2pm, all tickets £9 • When Handa and her friend Akeyo go looking for

Grandma’s black hen Mondi, they find two fluttery butterflies round the henhouse, three stripy mice, four lizards … but where is Mondi? A beautiful and engaging show based on the book by Eileen Browne, featuring 55 handmade puppets, song, dance and a host of colourful animals.

The Magic Beanstalk Wed 30 Mar, 11am/2pm, all tickets £9 • Jack, his mum and their cow Daisy are in trouble. Their house is leaking, the phone’s cut off, there’s no food in the fridge – and they’ve got nits!

Something’s got to change and what happens next is an exciting adventure for all girls and boys who believe in magic. A charming retelling set in present-day Cornwall with puppets, illusions and amazing experiments.

The Little Bookshop Boy Thu 31 Mar, 11am/2pm, all tickets £9 • A boy falls out of a book and the pages slam shut behind him. He’s lost and doesn’t seem to know which story he belongs in. There’s only one way to fix that – time to dive into another book and see if he fits. Using puppetry, music and storytelling, Raised Eyebrows presents this charming, spellbinding show for those – big or small – who have ever worried about fitting in.

THE WYVERN THEATRE Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN. 01793 524481, www.swindontheatres.co.uk The Great Jaydini Mon 15 Feb & Thu 31 Mar, 11am, £10 inc interval icecream and squash, adults go free • Enter the funny and magical world of The Great Jaydini, a talented and professional magician whose unique style pulls together comedy and magic suitable for ages 4+.

Peppa Pig’s Surprise Sat 19-Sun 20 Mar, 1pm/4pm (Sat) & 10am/1pm (Sun), adult £15-£17/child £13-£15 • It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t

guess what it is, can you? Enjoy fun, games and surprises in this charming, colourful new show with new songs and new life-size puppets.

Dinosaur Zoo Thu 24-Sat 26 Mar, see website for times, £13.50-£16/ family £50 • Back by popular demand, Dinosaur Zoo returns to Swindon and introduces the tyrannosaurus rex to the stage. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in an imaginative and hilarious live show.

Suitable for ages 3+.

Mission ImPudseyble Wed 30-Thu 31 Mar, see website for times, adult £19/child £16/family £64 • K9 Intelligence Agents and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ winners Ashleigh and Pudsey must defeat their arch nemesis Dr Feline and his acrobatic cat burglars as they battle for world domination. With a fantastic array of gadgets, cars, jet packs and gizmos, audiences will help Ashleigh and Pudsey by finding clues, breaking codes and solving puzzles.

Comedy Club 4 Kids Sat 2 Apr, 2pm, £9/family of four £33 • Some of the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit do their thing for an audience of children and their families … without the rude bits!

The Railway Children Mon 4-Tue 5 Apr, 11am/2.30pm, adult £12/ child £10/family £40 • E. Nesbit’s well-loved tale is brought to life in this new adaptation by Woolford and John with a blend of storytelling, comedy and musical theatre.

Roberta, Peter and Phyllis live in a comfortable house in London until their father, who works for the government, is falsely accused of selling state secrets and is imprisoned for five years. Moving to a cottage next to a railway in Oakworth, Yorkshire, they make friends with the stationmaster Mr Perks and an old gentleman who waves every day from his carriage on the 9.15 to London. This unlikely friendship could be key to the release of their father.

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

Deadlines: List your school or community events in Primary Times for free. We work a half-term in advance so we’re now collecting information for late March, April and May: deadline for inclusion Wednesday 17 February. 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 the address below. Please send all listings information and news/feature ideas to him at: mike.gartside@localworld.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 UNTIL SAT 12 MAR GOING TO TOWN: SCENES OF URBAN LIFE Swindon Museum & Art Gallery, Bath Square, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4BA. 01793 466556, www. swindonmuseumandartgallery.org.uk, 10am-3pm, free • Exhibition celebrating urban life and the artists it inspired, from LS Lowry to Swindon artist Walter Poole. Featuring interiors, townscapes, factories and ruins by a range of modern British artists.

MON 8 FEB FREE STARGAZING Kingston Deverill Village Hall, Kingston Deverill, Warminster BA12 7HG. 01725 517417, 7.30pm, free • Hope for clear skies as Dorset astronomer Bob Mizon hosts a stargazing evening in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Free but please call to book.

TUE 9 FEB BRADFORD ON AVON PANCAKE RACE Town Bridge, Bradford on Avon BA15 1FG. 01225 864240, please call for times, free • Join in the fun as the people of Bradford on Avon don silly outfits and race across the town bridge as they have done every Shrove Tuesday for as long as can be remembered.

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FRI 12 FEB MAKE & PLAY FOR UNDER-5S Wiltshire Scrapstore, Unit 5, Griffin Farm, Bowden Hill, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2PP. 01249 730011, www.wiltshirescrapstore. co.uk, 10-11.30am, £5.50 per child • Creative fun and the chance to get messy, sing some songs and hear some stories. All children must be accompanied by an adult and booking is essential.

FRI 12 FEB UNDER-5S FRIDAY: PRINT & COLLAGE Salisbury Museum, The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. 01722 332151, www.salisburymuseum.org. uk, 10am, included in standard admission prices • Arty fun for little ones led by artist Suzie Gutteridge. Suitable for ages 2-5, babies welcome.

SAT 13-SUN 14 FEB THE GREAT WESTERN AUTOJUMBLE The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN. 01507 529529, www. carsandevents.com/gwa1, 9.30am4pm, adult £8/under-16 free • A paradise for car lovers as a huge variety of traders and autojumble sellers offer something for almost any make, model or era of classic vehicle. Also expect thousands of classic cars on display.

SAT 13-SUN 21 FEB GINGERBREAD RACE Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG. 01793 763969, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, 10am-5pm, adult £9/child £7/under-2 free • Activities bringing the classic story to life – with a twist. Run, run as fast you can, can you catch the Gingerbread Man? MON 15-FRI 19 FEB HALF-TERM ART CLUB Wiltshire Scrapstore, Unit 5, Griffin Farm, Bowden Hill, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2PP. 01249 730011, www.wiltshirescrapstore. co.uk, 10.30am-12noon, £5.40 per child • Come and enjoy creative fun this holiday. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential.

MON 15-FRI 19 FEB HAVE A GO KIDS’ ARCHERY & SHIELD PAINTING Old Sarum, Salisbury SP1 3SD. 01722 335398, www.englishheritage.org.uk/visit/places/ old-sarum, 11am-4pm, adult £4.20/ conc £3.80/child £2.50 • Improve your aim with archery practice or paint a shield like your ancestors would have worn.

MON 15-SUN 21 FEB STONEHENGE NEEDS YOU Stonehenge, Amesbury SP4 7DE.

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Pancake Race, Bradford on Avon, Tue 9 Feb.

0370 3331181, www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge, 10.30am-4.30pm, £14.50/ conc £13/child £8.70 • Step back in time to the First World War and be put through your paces by the drill sergeant. Sign up to the training camp and see if you have what it takes to complete the obstacle course.

FROM TUE 16 FEB BLEEP BLOOP CHILDREN’S GROUP Winsley Church Hall, Winsley BA15 2NN. 07815 613446, www.facebook.com/bleepbloopchildrensgroup, 9.30-11am, £1.50 per family • Weekly haven for babies, children, parents and carers. Snacks provided for children as well as caffeine fixes for the adults, plus free parking and baby-changing facilities.

TUE 16 FEB SCRAPBOOK JOURNAL Trowbridge Museum, The Shires, Trowbridge BA14 8AT. 01225 751339, www.trowbridgemuseum.co.uk, 10.30/11.45am & 1.30/2.45pm, free • Start your craft year off with a journalmaking workshop. Make a simple bound book for collecting pictures, thoughts and jottings.

Suitable for ages 8+.

TUE 16 FEB DISCOVERY DAY: CIRCUS WORKSHOP The Salisbury Museum, The Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. 01722 332151, www.salisburymuseum.org.uk, 10am-4pm, normal admission charges apply • Now is your chance to join the circus. Learn how to juggle with balls, rings, scarves or clubs, spin plates and enjoy storytelling.

Drop-in sessions 10am-12.30pm and 1.30-4pm.

TUE 16-THU 18 FEB AN ANIMATED EXPERIENCE WITH MATTHEW DEAN Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St,

Salisbury SP1 3UT. 01722 321744, www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk, 10am-4pm, £100 per course • Short animation course for young people aged 10+. Play with storyboarding, set design, camera angles and lighting to create a short animated film inspired by your everyday surroundings.

Matthew Dean will help you bring your ideas to life through animation and film.

WED 17 FEB KEEPSAKE BOXES Trowbridge Museum, The Shires, Trowbridge BA14 8AT. 01225 751339, www.trowbridgemuseum. co.uk, 10.30-11.45am & 1.302.45pm, free, donations appreciated • Have a go at decorating your own keepsake box for your own special collection. Suitable for ages 5+.

WED 17 FEB ME & MY FAMILY Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge St, Bath, BA2 4AT. 01225 477244, www.victoriagal.org.uk, 10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm, free with standard admission prices • Make a fun collage of you and your family to take home. Suitable for ages 3-6.

WED 17 FEB TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC Salisbury Cathedral, The Close, Salisbury SP1 7EF. 01722 555180, www.salisburycathedral.org.uk, 10am-12noon & 1-3pm, free • Come and take part in a fun food hunt around the cathedral, then enjoy a session shaping clay into a feast fit for a Teddy King or Queen.

Don’t forget your own furry friend.

Suitable for ages 4-12.

THU 18 FEB PICTURE THIS Trowbridge Museum, The Shires, Trowbridge BA14 8AT. 01225 751339, www.trowbridgemuseum. co.uk, 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm, free • Starting with a random object and a small viewfinder, learn how to create a stunFEBRUARY HALF TERM 2016

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FRI 19 FEB ME & MY WORLD Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge St, Bath BA2 4AT. 01225 477244, www.victoriagal.org.uk, 10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm, free with standard admission prices • Be inspired by the gallery’s special exhibition and make a self-portrait silhouette. Suitable for ages 5-11.

FRI 19 FEB A NEW WAY OF SEEING Museum of East Asian Art, 12 Bennett St, Bath BA1 2QJ. 01225 464640, www.meaa.org.uk, 6-7pm, £6/friends & students £3 • A talk taking a closer look at the museum’s current exhibition ‘Reflections’. The paintings, which blend together eastern and western styles, explore the relationship between the two worlds. Talk by Dr Tian S Liang.

FRI 19 FEB PLAY IN A DAY Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St, Salisbury SP1 3UT. 01722 321744, www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk, 10am-2pm, £25 • Fun all-day workshop for 5- to 7-year-olds to make a play in a day. Bring your favourite fairytale character to life by making a mask to take home and join in fun drama games and a short performance for family and friends.

SAT 20 FEB CREATE CLUB AT THE ICIA Fine Art Studio, The Edge, University of Bath, The Avenue, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY. 01225 386777, www.icia.org.uk, 10am-12.30pm, adult £3/child £5 • Get the whole family involved with a creative day of activities for all ages and abilities. Anything from sticking, collage and drawing to printmaking and using textiles plus some great ideas to inspire you back at home. All materials provided. There will also be a Create: Movement dance class from 10.30-11.30am and a Create: Music class from 11.45am12.45pm.

SUN 21 FEB BRILLIANT YOUNG MUSICIANS St Peter’s Church, High St, Marlborough SN8 1HQ. 01672 511453, www.mbg.org, 7.30pm, £10 • Part of the fourth series of Brilliant Young Musicians concerts featuring the talented Karim Said on piano and Chris Graves on cello.

MON 22 & TUE 23 FEB MONDAY & TUESDAY YEARLINGS The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney St, Bath BA2 4DB. 01225 388569, www.holburne.

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org, 10.30am-12noon, £8 • Celebrate the changing seasons with songs, sensory exploration and creative activities for both parents and children to enjoy.

Suitable for 12-24 months.

WED 24 & SAT 27 FEB SNOWDROP FESTIVAL Lacock Abbey, High St, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/lacockabbey-fox-talbot-museum-and-village, 10.30am-5.30pm, standard admission prices apply • Lacock opens its doors as part of the National Gardens Scheme’s first ever Snowdrop Festival, taking place in over 100 gardens across England and Wales. The perfect opportunity to see a beautiful carpet of snowdrops as winter melts into spring.

WED 24-SUN 28 FEB LOOK INSIDE A LACOCK COTTAGE 2 High St, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock-abbeyfox-talbot-museum-and-village, 11am-3pm, free • Peek behind one of Lacock’s closed doors as they open the holiday cottage for you to explore. Discover its history from the medieval open hall to Victorian coffee tavern.

FRI 26 FEB-SUN 6 MAR BATH INDEPENDENT LITERATURE FESTIVAL Various venues, Bath. 01225 463362, www.bathfestivals.org. uk/literature, various prices & times, please see website • The Bath Literature Festival is back and celebrating its 21st year with a new theme ‘Forever Young’. Expect plenty of talks, comedy and workshops for all ages covering everything from history to news, current affairs, Shakespeare and more. See below for our pick of family-friendly events, marked Bath LitFest.

SAT 27 FEB SHAKESPEARE, RATTLE & ROLL (BATH LITFEST) Victoria Hall, Church St, Radstock BA3 3QG. 01225 463362, www.bathfestivals.org.uk/literature, 8-9.30pm, adult £5/conc £3 • Merging the Bard with The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elvis and many more, Martin Dimery brings you Shakespeare as you’ve never heard him before.

SAT 27 FEB WONDERLAND STORYTIME Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Rd, Winsley Rd, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DZ. 01225 860100, www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk, 3-4pm, £10/under-18 £5 • Re-telling of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’, celebrating 150 years since its publication.

Includes a live performance of 13 new pieces of music written especially for the production, sure to delight all ages.

SUN 28 FEB WILTSHIRE YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA & DENNIS ROLLINS Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley

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Rd, Winsley Rd, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire BA15 1DZ. 01225 860100, www.wiltshiremusic. org.uk, 3pm, £12/conc & child £8/ parents of orchestra members £10 • With more than 25 years’ experience, trombonist Dennis Rollins joins the Wiltshire Youth Jazz Orchestra for an afternoon of refined jazz arrangements and funk grooves.

MON 29 FEB-TUE 1 MAR MONDAY & TUESDAY YEARLINGS The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney St, Bath BA2 4DB. 01225 388569, www.holburne.org, 10.30am-12noon, £8 • Celebrate the changing seasons with songs, sensory exploration and creative activities for both parents and children to enjoy. Suitable for 12-24 months.

MARCH THU 3 MAR LOST: YOUNG WRITERS LAB SHOWCASE (BATH LITFEST) Guildhall, High St, Bath BA1 5AW. 01225 463362, www.bathfestivals.org.uk/literature, 6.157.15pm, £3 • Where do you feel most lost? Join the Young Writers Lab as they showcase their new group novel and get lost in creative landscapes, from forests to fairgrounds, imaginary cities to the inner mind, FRI 4-SUN 6 MAR ANTIQUES FAIR Wilton House, Wilton SP2 0BJ. 01722 746700, www.wiltonhouse. co.uk, dates & times TBA, fair catalogue available online from mid-Feb • The 39th annual antiques fair with stalls offering everything from furniture and rugs to glass, silver, paintings, maps and collectables.

SAT 5 MAR ARCHAEOLOGY WALK Stonehenge, Amesbury SP4 7DD. 01980 664780, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/stonehengelandscape, 2-4.30pm, £8/child free • Afternoon walk up on the downs learning about the ancient archaeology of Stonehenge. On this four-mile walk with views of the stone circle, you’ll visit ancient earthworks that have revealed much about the people who once lived and celebrated here. Booking essential.

SAT 5 MAR PARENT & CHILD CUPCAKE CLASS 14 Fountain Buildings, Lansdown Rd, Bath BA1 5DX. 01225 446094, www.bathcakecompany.co.uk, 10-11.30am, £65 per parent & child • A special class for parents and children to learn icing techniques and decorate four yummy cupcakes to take home. A great activity to enjoy with mum for Mother’s Day or to create something special to bring home as a gift.

Kids’ archery and shield painting, Old Sarum, Mon 15-Fri 19 Feb

SAT 5 MAR MAKE A MOTHER’S DAY CARD Avebury, nr Malborough SN8 1RF. 01672 539250, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/avebury, 11am-3pm, £3 per child • Make and decorate a card as a special gift for Mother’s Day. Price includes all materials, hot chocolate and cookies.

SUN 6 MAR MOTHER’S DAY Prior Park Landscape Garden, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath BA2 5AH. 01225 833422, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/prior-park-landscapegarden, 11am-2pm, donation on the day • The garden team will be on hand to help you replant snowdrops and spread these spring flowers across the garden. You’ll also be able to take your own snowdrop home for mum for a £1 donation on the day. After your spot of gardening, treat mum to cake in the tea shed.

SUN 6 MAR SWINDON & CRICKLADE RAILWAY MOTHER’S DAY Swindon & Cricklade Railway, Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon SN25 2DA. 01793 771615, www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org, 12.30pm, standard admission prices apply/mums go free accompanied by children • Enjoy a special lunch and cream tea aboard the Moonraker.

Booking required.

SUN 6 MAR MOTHER’S DAY AT ROVES FARM Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG. 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, 10am4.30pm, mums go free with a paying child (£7) • Take mum for a relaxed day out on the farm and enjoy the start of the charity animal racing season followed by homemade cakes in the tea room.

SUN 6 MAR MY SCIENCE FAIR 2016 Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Rd, Winsley Rd, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DZ. 01225 860100, www. wiltshiremusic.org.uk, 10am, free • Powered by the imagination and enthusiasm of local primary school children, this day-long community festival showcases children’s projects exploring the worlds of science, music and dance. Features hands-on workshops, fun games, demonstra-

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d r a o b n Pi Cooky do Cookykids is an exciting new company offering cookery classes for young children, run by a qualified food technology teacher.

During the weekly toddler group for children aged 2 to 5, each child cooks, tastes and learns about food in a safe and fun environment . . . and the best bit is there is no tidying up!

The sessions cost £7.50 per child and include all ingredients, food for tasting, refreshments and a recipe card as well as a bag to take your goodies home in.

The company knows how much 5 to 8 year olds also love to cook, which is why they run Cookykids Special sessions throughout the year, so they can join in the fun as well!

Book now for the Valentine’s special, Sun 7 Feb and the Easter special Sun 20 Mar. Sessions are two hours long and cost £15 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Find the Cookykids page on Facebook to see pictures from the Christmas and Halloween Specials.

Ffi: Cookykids E: Cookykids@hotmail.com W: www.cookykids.co.uk

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tions and a free family concert by the London Sinfonietta .

SUN 6 MAR BIG BAND BRUNCH Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St, Salisbury SP1 3UT. 01722 321744, www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk, 12-2pm, £6/conc £5 • Enjoy music from the Girls Only Jazz Orchestra performing swing classics and fresh new hits – all with a big band sound. Top it off with an equally big breakfast from the café’s special brunch menu.

THU 10 MAR OPEN DAY St Margaret’s Preparatory School, Free Stargazing, Kingston Deverill, Mon 8 Feb

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Go sea!

Set sail across the world’s oceans this February halfterm, seeking out legends and monsters of the deep. Bristol Aquarium is hosting ‘Monsters and Mermaids’ from 6-21 Feb: a chance to meet its resident mermaid, enjoy storytelling and hands-on activities and discover marine monsters living and breathing in the city’s biggest aquarium.

With eight themed zones, more than 40 naturally themed displays, giant open-top ocean exhibits and an underwater walk-through tunnel, you’ll come face to face with tropical sharks, stingrays, seahorses, piranhas and much more. Keep an eye out for Patrick the giant lobster and Bolt the electric eel too.

Bristol’s Aquarium is also the only aquarium in the UK to feature a giant botanical house showcasing exotic plant and tree species from around the world and including a walkthrough waterfall surrounded by orchids. The aquarium’s open daily with daily talks and feeds. Children under three go free.

Clare Evans is a teacher, entertainer, face painter and balloon artist hosting circus workshops with games involving juggling, diabolo, plate spinning and many other fun and exciting abilities. As Clare’s Circus, she runs sessions for classes in schools, or entertains children at parties and events. A trained circus performer, her inventive and skilled shows delight adults and children alike.

As well as schools and private parties her work takes her to community groups such as Brownies, Guides, and youth clubs. She also entertains at family fun days for companies and organisations.

Clare offers bespoke sessions and packages for classes and parties of all kinds, and has examples of her work on her website, as well as testimonials from schools and parents. She would love to hear from parents , schools or community organisations to discuss their upcoming classes or parties.

Ffi: Bristol Aquarium T: 0117 929 8929 W: www.bristolaquarium.co.uk

Ffi: Clare’s Circus T: 0800 1303039 W: www.clarescircus.co.uk

Calne SN11 0DF. 01249 857379, www.stmargaretsprep.org.uk, 9.30am • Chance to find out more about the education and facilities on offer at this independent day school for boys and girls aged 3-11.

BA15 1DZ. 01225 860100, www. wiltshiremusic.org.uk, 7.30pm, £6/ under-18 £3 • The Wiltshire Young Musicians Massed Junior Winds in concert. Parents will receive a letter once tickets are on sale.

FRI 11 MAR UNDER-5S FRIDAY: MAD MARCH HARES Salisbury Museum, The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. 01722 332151, www.salisburymuseum.org.uk, 10am, standard admission charges apply • Arty Easter fun for 2- to 5-year-olds led by artist Suzie Gutteridge. Babies welcome.

WED 16 MAR DISCOVER DURRINGTON WALLS Meet in car park off Tombs Rd SP4 8NB. 01980 664780, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/stonehengelandscape, 1.30-4pm, £8/child free • Ever wondered where the builders of Stonehenge lived? Join landscape guides to explore the secrets of Durrington Walls and discover 6,000 years of hidden history. Walk approx. 2.5-3 miles.

SAT 12 MAR WINGS OVER STONEHENGE Meet on Wood Rd, Larkhill SP4 8QH. 01980 664780, www. nationaltrust.org.uk/stonehengelandscape, 10.30am-1pm, £8/children free • Walk uncovering how aviation developed on Lark Hill from 1909-1914 and how Britain became involved in the First World War. The walk aims to recreate the period with contemporary photographs and maps as well as show you the early hangars and crash sites.

SAT 12 MAR WILTSHIRE YOUNG MUSICIANS MASSED JUNIOR WINDS Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Rd, Winsley Rd, Bradford on Avon

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FRI 18 MAR ESTATE WALK Stourhead, Stourton BA12 6QF. 01747 841152, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/stourhead, 11am-1pm, free but booking essential • Say farewell to winter and join a volunteer guide on a guided tour of the ancient woodland.

SAT 19-SUN 20 MAR KIDS GO FREE WEEKEND Swindon & Cricklade Railway, Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon SN25 2DA. 01793 771615, www.swindoncricklade-railway.org, 11am-4pm, usual admission prices for adults/ children free • Restored collection

of vintage diesel and steam trains: all the more enjoyable as kids go free this weekend.

SUN 20 MAR COOKYKIDS EASTER SPECIAL St Johns Parish Hall, Boreham Rd, Warminster BA12 9JY. 07985 369760, www.cookykids.co.uk, 10am-12noon or 2-4pm, £15 per child • Special Easter cooking session baking a selection of sweet and savoury treats. All ingredients and equipment will be provided, plus no washing up! Booking essential; suitable for ages 5-8.

FRI 25-SUN 28 MAR CADBURY EASTER EGG TRAIL Stourhead, Stourton BA12 6QF. 01747 841152, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/stourhead, 11am-4pm, £2.50 per trail plus standard admission prices • Join in some springtime family fun with a new Easter trail around the garden, giant games and, of course, chocolate eggs!

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School’s in for summer • The Marlborough College Summer School course programme is refreshed and developed every year, with a wide range of new adult and children’s courses running alongside traditional favourites.

The programme for youngsters is, once again, packed with fun and variety to suit all ages. Dividing the children into four age bands, the structure and content is carefully designed to provide an exciting adventure for each individual in a safe environment. Whilst Junior Troopers (three to six years old) and Children’s Activities (six to nine years old) adopt the multi-activity programme approach with sports, art and crafts, swimming and outdoor adventures, Young Adventurers (nine to 12 year olds) and Teenagers (13 to 17 years old) can choose a separate morning and afternoon course which they will continue all week.

Courses this year include fly fishing, football, horse riding, netball, dance, mountain biking, drama, cookery (in many different guises), martial arts, hockey, arts and crafts and so much more.

The Friday exhibition continues to flourish and provides a perfect opportunity to view work from many of the courses, whilst enjoying music and entertainment in the wonderful setting of Court in the heart of the college.

The Summer School experience is truly all encompassing with “something for everyone”. Call or visit the website for the 2016 brochure.

Ffi: Marlborough College Summer School T: 01672 892388 W: www.summerschool.co.uk

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Promoting personal growth • St Margaret’s is an independent day preparatory school for boys and girls aged three to 11 years which shares a site with St Mary’s School, Calne. The children benefit from the excellent facilities, which include a 25m indoor swimming pool, all-weather astroturf, a gymnasium, purpose-built theatre, library, chapel and dining hall.

Children generally start school life in the kindergarten, which offers a safe and stimulating nursery environment for three- and four-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 which are 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 of paramount importance in order for them to learn, blossom, thrive and succeed.

The school is holding an opening morning at 9.30am on Thursday 10 March.

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

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Free rein • Pony riding for children is an amazing experience for those aged 4 and over. Rein & Shine’s pony riding experiences are flexible, fun, educational and good value. Choose from group lessons (maximum of five in a group) to shared lessons and private lessons delivered by BHS-qualified staff.

Lessons are available seven days a week subject to pre-booking and availability. Weekend group lessons are particularly popular so it’s advisable to book those in advance.

Pony parties are also an extremely popular choice for a birthday.

Children can learn how to groom a pony with their friends, have pony riding games followed by a sit-down buffet in a decorated private party room. These can be booked for any weekend (subject to availability) for a minimum of six party guests. Again, it’s advisable to book well in advance.

Pony days during school holidays are a must for any child of seven and above. The day starts at 9.30am, finishes at 3pm and includes looking after ponies, two riding session consisting of a lesson and then pony games. These are great fun for children and offer some relaxation time for parents. For the more confident rider Rein & Shine also hold ‘Horse for a Day’ sessions during school holidays.

Rein & Shine is highly commended by the British Horse Society for its standards of training, horse care, welfare and safety. It is based between Cirencester and Wootton Basset.

Ffi: Rein & Shine T: 01666 860068 E: info@reinandshine.co.uk W: www.reinandshine.co.uk

WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT YEAR! DISCOVER GOLD FROM THE TIME OF STONEHENGE Saturday Morning Club 13 February Romans & Rabbits 12 March “What’s in My Museum”

Half-Term Activities Morning & Afternoon sessions

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Good sports • Children and young people are our future – and Team Bath believes they should have every opportunity to enjoy sport in a fun and safe environment. That is why it has developed Team Bath Tots and Tribe.

Trained coaches can introduce children to new sports and develop their existing skills.

Through these initiatives Team Bath caters for two-year-olds upwards with a range of after school and holiday sessions. It is based at the University of Bath’s Sports Training Village, which has some of the best sporting facilities in the country. It also works closely with schools to enhance their curriculum with tailored visits to the university campus.

Tot activities (2-7 years) Team Bath Tots activities offer fun and energetic multi-skill movement sessions to encourage young children to play.

Activities include football, swimming and trampolining in the same world-class facilities used by Team Bath’s high-performing athletes. The aim is to provide a fun-first experience of sport and inspire the next generation.

Tribe activities (7-14 years) Team Bath offers regular weekly Tribe classes throughout the school term, providing participation and development courses in a safe and inspiring environment in sports such as badminton, judo, netball, football, tennis, swimming, athletics and trampolining.

Ffi: Team Bath W: www.teambath.com

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Hello Kids!

Thank you for the fantastic pictures you send me. With spring not far away I think I need to get active. So I thought, for next issue you could send me pictures of my favourite sport. The painters of the three best pictures will win a fabulous book from the editor’s overflowing book drawer.

So get your crayons out, let your imaginations run wild and send me your pictures to: Arty Barty, Primary Times, B-N&M, Temple Way, Bristol, BS2 0BY, or email high resolution jpegs to my editor at: 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: Wednesday 17 February.

Arty Barty Whole families sat down to draw pictures of animals in winter last holidays, with amazing results. Well done to the winners who each get a family ticket to Bristol Zoo.

6, Elmlea Infant James Ruggles, Bristol School, nds out against This proud fox sta dscape. James lan ter win ite wh a essence of the has captured the ing the cold with animal while conveyimages of holly simple, effective w. and sno

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Harikesh Rajanikanth, 5, Fieldcourt CofE Infant Academy, Gloucestershire.

Harikesh has drawn an intriguing selection of alpine animals, capturing the dramatic mountain scenery well.

A great feel for colour.

Elizabeth Slater, 9, AND Harriet Slater, 7, St Marys RC Primary School, Chippenham Lots of siblings have submitted pictures this month and each family has similar styles and themes. Elizabeth has drawn a beautiful robin in simple bold lines in a very mature style, while sister Harriet has created a lovely cat or tiger cub in equally striking lines.

Annabel Howlett, 7, St Patrick’s School, Corsham These bouncing bunny rabbits are simply brilliant, leaping around the countryside, having fun in the snow. I love the colours and the variety of rabbit poses, which create a highly believable scene.

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Our friend electric Primary Times reviews the new releases.

New York times Unicorn Louie has a dream. He’s going to be a star, and it isn’t going to happen in his hometown of Storyland. So he heads off to New York to enrol in the School of Performing Arts. It turns out life in the Big Apple isn’t all rainbows and fairy dust, but Louie always looks on the bright side as he meets a whole host of fantastic fantasy characters. A fish-out-of-water tale with a magical twist, Louie is lovably enthusiastic and engaging, with humour that younger children are sure to enjoy.

The mix of cartoon illustrations and reallife photographs of New York is appealing, and the chapters are short enough for children who are starting to read on their own.

But, be warned, Louie’s sweet tooth and cupcake obsession may spark more than a few demands for cake among little ones. (Ellen White) Unicorn in New York: Louie Lets Loose! Rachel Hamilton, £5.99, Oxford University Press, www.oxfordchildrens.co.uk

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There’s Batman, Spiderman, Ironman and now there’s Electrigirl - a superhero for the girls. Holly Sparkes was an ordinary 11-yearold girl before CyberSky came to her coastal town. The trouble started after she quarreled with her best friend Imogen and fled to her favourite spot to be alone - the hilltop over looking the sea. But a thunderstorm broke and lightning hits her on the rebound off a mobile phone tower, leaving her with an electric superpower.

Through a mix of comic strips and prose, peppered with fun fonts, we see Holly discover and tame her power - with the help of her superhero mad brother. The scene is set by critically-acclaimed author Jo Cotterill who paints a clear picture of the characters and plot, which skips along at a good pace. The technology theme runs through the book: electricity can be used to fight evil but there are gentle warnings about the overuse of gadgets and the dangers of social media.

Like all superheroes Holly has a social conscience and wants to harness her powers to make the world a better place. She starts off standing up to the school bully but soon has to confront the real villain, Professor Macavity, a technical genius bent on world domination. Sci-fi with relationships at the heart of the plot Electrigirl is an enjoyable read . I agree with Jo that girls “deserve a wider range of female superheroes to dress up as”. Now, where is that cape? (Sarah Trevelyan) Electrigirl Jo Cotterill (illustrated by Cathy Brett), £6.99, Oxford University Press, www.oxfordchildrens.co.uk

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