Primary Times Wiltshire May 2016

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PQA PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST SUMMER SCHOOL - SHOW IN A WEEK 8TH - 13TH AUGUST 2016

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With summer on its way, thoughts turn to the end of the school year and the holiday season ahead. Elder primary children may choose (dare we say with a smidgeon of encouragement from parents?) to brush up on key subjects in preparation for the next academic step, whether or not they’re taking part in 11+ tests. If so, our private tuition feature (P.6) explores how best to approach topping up that knowledge.

In between the hard work there’s plenty of fun to be had, perhaps spoiling Dad on Father’s Day (P.16) , kicking a football about (P.20), or visiting some of the scores of events listed in our Theatre (P.8) and Roundabout (P.11) sections. Whatever you choose, May Half Term is sure to be packed. the editor

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THEATRE P8 ROUNDABOUT P11 PINBOARD P17 ADVERTISING FEATURES P18 PUPILS’ PAGE P21 CLASSIFIEDS P22 THE LEARNING CURVE P6 Ellen White discovers how a private tutor can help all round academic performance.

DOING IT FOR THE DADS P16 Whether you make something, go somewhere or buy something, check out some of our great Father’s Day ideas.

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While we make every effort to ensure information published is accurate, readers are encouraged to check details of all events in advance and neither Trinity Mirror Ltd nor its contributors are liable for the consequences of any errors. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools in the county for their assistance in distributing the magazine and their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. The copyright on all written material, logos and advertising artwork produced by our studio remains with Trinity Mirror Ltd. Primary Times currently publishes more than two million copies per issue under franchise.

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PQA Productions has announced auditions for their production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, running at the Phoenix Theatre, Swindon, this summer

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ummer School – A Show in a Week’ is a brand new initiative from the Pauline Quirke Academy’s production company PQA Productions. Summer school participants will embark on an intensive five-day rehearsal period, taking a script from page to stage, culminating in a fully staged production of a well-known musical.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ will be PQA Productions’ first summer school. The project is open to all young people aged from 6 to 19 living in the Swindon area. The summer school will be perfect for young people who have an interest in appearing on stage and learning all about the process of bringing a musical to life.

Taking place at New College, Swindon, from Monday 8 to Saturday 13 August, the summer school features five days of intensive rehearsals, culminating in two performances on Saturday 13 August at 2.30pm and 6.30pm.

Director of PQA Productions, Eddie Dredge, says that the summer school will give young people in the Swindon area exciting performance opportunities. “The summer school initiative will be a chance for up to 100 local children and young adults to perform in a full-scale musical theatre production, working with a creative team of West End directors, choreographers and musical directors,” he says.

Dredge also explains that participants will gain professionalstandard performing arts experience by taking part.

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PQA Productions’ performance of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ this summer is set to create a vast range of performing arts opportunities for young people in the Swindon area.

It will leave participants with lasting memories and will see them come away with a set of brand new performance skills.

PQA summer schools run nationwide from 2017 offering a wide range of shows and performance opportunities. For more information or to secure your place, please visit the website below.

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“The week-long rehearsal will be a true insight into the world of professional theatre, providing a wonderful platform for experienced and aspiring performers, and for those wanting to build their confidence and meet new friends.”

Young people will have the opportunity to be cast in fantastic and characterful roles such as the handsome rogue Gaston, the lovable housekeeper and teapot Mrs Potts, the Prince’s loyal butler and enchanted clock Cogsworth, and the Casanova of candelabras Lumière . . . not forgetting, of course, the title roles Beauty (Belle) and the Beast.

Summer school cast members will also work as part of a professional ensemble performing show stopping numbers such as ‘Be Our Guest’ and ‘Gaston’. All participants learn professional choreography, while professional directors offer guidance on how to create characters for the stage.

For young people interested

in getting to grips with the backstage elements of theatre rather than performance, there will also be production roles available where participants can help bring the show to life.

PQA Productions’ ‘Summer School – A Show in a Week’ W: www.PQASummerSchools.com IMPORTANT DATES

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST REHEARSALS Rehearsals for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ will run at New College, Swindon, from Monday 8 August to Saturday 13 August. Participants must be available to attend all rehearsals and both performances.

PERFORMANCES The cast will take to the stage of the Phoenix Theatre at New College, Swindon for two performances on Saturday 13 August: • Matinee performance: Saturday 13 August, 2:30pm, Phoenix Theatre, Swindon • Evening performance: Saturday 13 August, 6:30pm, Phoenix Theatre, Swindon

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learning

Enjoying the curve

Ellen White discovers how private tuition can most help a child’s academic understanding.

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he leap from primary to secondary school can be one of the most significant changes in a child’s life. It presents most families with difficult but exciting choices, as parents try to find out which schools might best suit their not-so-little ones, while children start to form their own opinions about how and where they would like to spend their teenage years. Inevitably, those wishing to choose certain schools may find they are faced with extra testing, while some families may simply want to strengthen their children’s understanding in particular academic disciplines.

It’s no surprise, therefore, that many will seek the services of a wide range of private tutors to supplement their school studies.

They may have been influenced by findings published in The Guardian which show that the proportion of tutored pupils rose by more than a third in the past decade, from 18% in 2005 to 25% in 2015. The newspaper also published findings of a 2015 survey which found that 62% of parents with children sitting an 11+ exam for grammar school entry in England employed private tutors.

Grammar school entry requires children to sit the 11+ exam, which includes sections outside of the core curriculum such as verbal reasoning and logic that some children may not be familiar with.

Martin Hamer of Marlborough and Hungerford Tutors has seen a marked increase in parents seeking private tuition in the past couple of years, whether it’s for children who have fallen behind through no fault of their own, or those who want some extra prep 6

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reading and writing, as well as providing children with the skills and confidence to have a conversation in French while abroad.”

So whether you’re looking for some extra help with an important entrance exam, want to build your child’s confidence in a specific subject or pursue your child’s desire to learn a new skill, there’s sure to be a local tutor to suit your needs.

for a Common Entrance exam.

He cites the individual attention private tuition can provide as a major advantage. “We can go over any areas children have been struggling with at school to reinforce their confidence in those subjects,” he explains. “The importance of just one hour a week oneon-one, with the opportunity for the child to ask questions without any external noise or distractions from other pupils, is not to be underestimated.”

While most tutors agree that private should not be a last minute “cramming” solution, or a substitute for continuous learning, parents increasingly turn to private tuition to catch up on or enhance what has been learnt at school. “It’s essential for a child to enjoy learning”, says Phil Brooks, head teacher of Gloucestershire’s Edward Jenner School. “That’s what our tuition aims to provide, building upon general skills in

maths, English and science and filling in any gaps in a pupil’s knowledge. It’s not just a hothouse environment in order to pass the 11 +.”

But there is more to private tuition than core academic subjects, with many parents using it to nurture or pursue a new skill that the school may not cater for, such as a foreign language or musical instrument.

As Lydie Conort from Cheltenham-based Bonjour les Bilingues explains, “From Year 3 onwards most children are expected to be learning a second language and we aim to give children the same advantages when it comes to learning French as native French speaking children. Private tuition can help build upon core skills such as grammar,

Bonjour Les Bilingues W: www.bonjourlesbilingues.co.uk Edward Jenner School W: www.edwardjennerschool.org.uk Home School Tutoring Advisor: Wiltshire T: 01225 881352 E: Karen@homeschooltutoring.co.uk.

Kumon T: 0800 854714 W: www.kumon.co.uk Marlborough and Hungerford Tutors T: 01672 810032 W: www.marlboroughand hungerfordtutors.org.uk Maths Doctor T: 020 34764853 W: www.mathsdoctor.co.uk

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CHOTTO DESH Dance, storytelling, animation and sound - the story of a young man who dreams of becoming a dancer

OPEN FARM SUNDAY Sunday 5 June 10am – 4pm Farm Animals, Rural Crafts, Punch & Judy, Horse Drawn Carriage & Pony Rides, Tractor Trailer Rides, Mega Slide & Bouncy Castle Cream Teas, Farm BBQ, Bar, Live Music Delicious Fresh Farm Pork for sale Plus lots more activities for all the family www.riverbournecommunityfarm.org.uk

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Salisbury Playhouse Thursday 2 June 2016, 7pm

Cow Lane, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 2SR

15 YEARS OF FARRINGTON’S! Tractor Ted Live! Friday 3rd June 11am – 3pm Join Tractor Ted & friends for outdoor family fun!

Farm Park, Animal Trail and Playbarn.

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

WILTSHIRE THE ARC THEATRE College Road, Trowbridge BA14 0ES. 01225 756376, www.arctheatre.org.uk Alice in Wonderland Sat 18 Jun, times & prices TBA • Characters Stage School present their interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s classic. Alice falls down the rabbit hole and meets the Caterpillar, the ever-late White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts and many other fantastical characters.

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Sun 3 Jul, 11am & 2pm, £8/conc £6/family £25 • Blunderbus Theatre present the story of Charlie Hubble, a little boy with a very big dream: he wants to be a world-class magician. Saving up his pocket money to buy ‘The Big Book of Magic for Trainee Magicians’, he then sets off to Mr Zacoor’s Toy Shop to buy his spellbook. But Mr Zacoor is no ordinary shopkeeper, he’s a real life sorcerer. Expect music, puppetry, storytelling and a magical toy shop setting.

LACOCK ABBEY Lacock, Wiltshire SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbotmuseum-and-village Sense and Sensibility Fri 10 Jun, 7pm, adult £15/child £8/family £30-£45 • Chapterhouse Theatre present an outdoor performance of Jane Austen’s classic story that follows the romantic adventures of the Dashwood sisters. Bring a picnic and relax on a summer’s evening as the sisters find their path and lose their hearts in their quest to find the perfect balance of sense and sensibility.

Danny, Champion of the World Thu 28 Jul, 7pm, adult £15/child £8/family £30-£45 • Follow the adventures of Danny and his father William who live in a gypsy caravan. William fixes cars for a living and secretly poaches pheasants. When a local housing developer tries to buy their land and the countryside around, the pair embark on a hilarious plan to stop him. Bring a picnic for a special outdoor performance of Roald Dahl’s classic from Illyria theatre company.

THE PHOENIX THEATRE New College Drive, Swindon SN3 1AH. 01793 611470, www.newcollege.ac.uk Yellow Brick Road Thu 9-Fri 10 Jun, 7pm, £6/under-12s £2 • New College Performing Arts stage their own retelling of ‘The Wizard 8

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Peter Pan, The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, Thu 23-Sat 25 Jun.

of Oz’. Complete with classic songs and characters, the show takes you back to the glory days of the Hollywood musical in a toetapping, technicolour evening of fun for all ages.

SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA. 01722 320333, www.salisburyplayhouse.com Singin’ in the Rain Until Sat 28 May, 7.30pm/2.15pm (Thu & Sat only), £8.50-£25 • All-singing, alldancing stage adaptation of the popular classic. Silent movie stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are riding high on success, loved by audiences and studio execs – but not by each other. The new era of the talkies is about to set them even more at odds – spelling disaster for Lina, whose vocal range leaves a lot to be desired.

Features favourite songs from the MGM film, including ‘Good Morning’, ‘Make ‘em Laugh’, ‘You are My Lucky Star’ and the title song itself.

THE WYVERN THEATRE Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN. 01793 524481, www.swindontheatres.co.uk The Great Jaydini Tue 31 May, 11am, £10 per child inc interval ice cream & squash/adults go free • Enter the funny and magical world of the Great Jaydini. Suitable for ages 4+.

Teresa’s School of Dance Sat 18 Jun, 7.30pm, £9.50 • A funpacked, lively dance show performed by local young dancers based on the theme ‘A Night at the Movies’.

Peter Pan Thu 23-Sat 25 Jun, 7.30pm/2.30pm (Sat only), £12/ conc. £10 • The Estelle School of Dance presents a colourful, energetic show based on JM Barrie’s

magical tale. Join Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell and Captain Hook in Neverland where no one grows up and all you need is a sprinkling of pixie dust.

Stage Starz: Never Grow Up Fri 22-Sat 23 Jul, 7.30pm, £12/ conc. £10 • Stage Starz School of Performing Arts present their first show at the Wyvern with 100 students of all ages showcasing their talents in dance, drama and musical theatre.

FURTHER AFIELD BRISTOL OLD VIC King Street, Bristol BS1 4ED. 0117 987 7877, www.bristololdvic.org.uk Gruffalos, Ladybirds and Other Beasts Sat 16-Sun 17 Jul, 1.30pm & 4.30pm (Sat)/10.30am & 1.30pm (Sun), £12/family £45 • Bestselling British author Julia Donaldson brings this enchanting show to Bristol. Meet all the beloved characters from her popular books, including ‘Jack and the Flumflum Tree’, ‘What the Ladybird Heard’, ‘A Squash and a Squeeze’, ‘Zog’ and, of course, ‘The Gruffalo’. The set transforms a library into a ship, a tropical island and a deep, dark wood in a show that families won’t want to miss.

THE EGG Theatre Royal, Sawclose, Bath BA1 1ET. 01225 448844, www. theatreroyal.org.uk The Very Magic Flute Mon 30-Tue 31 May, 11.30am & 3pm, adult £8.50/child £7.50 • Meet a lost Prince chased by a dragon, a mysterious Queen of the Night, a

kidnapped Princess, a lonely BirdMan, and don’t forget the Magic Flute and Bells. Expect a new twist on Mozart’s classic tale with puppets, magical transformations and fully integrated sign language.

Wave Tue 14-Thu 16 Jun, 1pm & 6pm (Tue)/10.30am & 1pm (Wed & Thu), £20 for one young person & one carer • Join weather scientist Dad on his island and explore the sensory world of the weather, workshop and the beach in this show inspired by Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’. Performed for small audiences in a purpose-built space and including live music, singing and projections, ‘Wave’ is a vibrant multi-sensory play for young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and/ or on the autistic spectrum.

Katie’s Birthday Party Fri 17-Sun 19 Jun, 10am & 1pm (Fri)/11.30am & 3pm (Sat & Sun), adult £8.50/ child £7.50 • You are invited to celebrate Katie’s 12th birthday as she explores what it’s like to be 12 years old and moving from primary to secondary school.

Solo performer Mary-Frances Doherty explores childhood at the approach of adolescence, looking at the trials and tribulations of what a young girl goes through, from new friends to school, exams and thoughts for the future.

Suitable for ages 10+.

Shouty Arthur Thu 30 Jun, 10am & 11am, all tickets £2.50 • Dinkies Storytime returns with the tale of the oh-so-loud Shouty Arthur, especially for pre-schoolers and their parents.

PRIOR PARK LANDSCAPE GARDEN Ralph Allen Drive, Bath BA2 5AH. 01225 448844, www.theatreroyal. org.uk The Illuminating Times of the Darkling Society Fri 3-Sat 4 & Fri 10-Sat 11Jun, 9pm, £10/child £8 • Stay up late, pack a torch and make a pilgrimage into the great outdoors. Inspired by William and Caroline Herschel, Bath’s 18thcentury astronomers, the production will enchant audiences of all ages with its irresistible performance style.

Moon Princess Fri 15-Sat 17 Jul, see website for times, adult £8.50/ child £7.50 • A captivating retelling of a traditional Japanese tale amongst the trees of Prior Park. Princess Kaguya follows a silken chord from her lunar home to experience life in the forest.

As she is taught the ways of the woods by her adopted mother, news of this unusual girl spreads across the land. Expect a visual feast combing aerial acrobatics, live music and storytelling.

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Follow the story of Wiltshire’s Past featuring the Lacock Cup 16 May to 16 July 2016

Children’s Picture Trail from Saturday 28 May

Craft Activities Amazing Artefacts Wednesday 1 June (Booking Essential)

Saturday Morning Club Saturday 11 June & 9 July (Booking Essential)

FOR EVENT PRICES & BOOKING VISIT www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk

Circus Workshops, Great for Schools & Parties also Face painting & balloon modelling School workshops, Children's Parties & Events

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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 July, August and September: deadline for inclusion Monday 13 June. 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

to life ... “huff and puff” your way around the farm on one of the free tractor rides.

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!

SUN 29-MON 30 MAY CONQUEROR’S CASTLE Old Sarum, Castle Rd, Salisbury SP1 3SD. 01722 335398, www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ old-sarum, 11am-5pm, adult £6.80/ child £4.10/conc £6.10 • Step back in time to 1086 and swear your oath of fealty to William the Conqueror in his ruined medieval castle. Practise your archery skills and watch as medieval soldiers are put through their paces to earn the respect of their king.

MAY UNTIL TUE 31 MAY SPRING BLOOMS GARDEN TOURS Stourhead, Stourton BA12 6QF. 01747 841152, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/stourhead, 11.30am12.30pm & 1.30-2.30pm, free with standard admission prices • Experience Stourhead at its blooming best on a free guided tour.

UNTIL SUN 30 OCT ON THE WILD SIDE BY SIMON KING Longleat Safari Park, Longleat, Warminster BA12 7NW. 01985 844400, www.longleat.co.uk, 10am-6pm, included in all-day ticket prices • An exhibition from TV wildlife presenter, photographer and cameraman Simon King to mark the 50th anniversary of Longleat Safari Park. Simon has been busy all winter, immersing himself in the world of the park’s animals and secreting himself in their enclosures in order to capture breath-taking images from a whole new perspective.

THU 26 MAY HIJACK OPEN MIC Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St, Salisbury SP1 3UT. 01722 321744, www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk, 5-7pm, free • An open stage for young performers from musicians to poets and comedians to share their talents. If you’re interested in performing, turn up early to grab a slot or email melanie@salisburyarts.co.uk to sign up in advance.

FRI 27 MAY GUIDED ESTATE WALK Stourhead, Stourton BA12 6QF. PRIMARY TIMES

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SUN 29 MAY LIVE@THE FARM River Bourne Community Farm, Cow Lane, Laverstock, Salisbury SP1 2SR. 01722 330667, www. riverbournecommunityfarm.org. uk, 3-10pm • Live music from cow punk band Pronghorn plus local musicians. Also barbeque, children’s entertainment and bar.

‘Warhorse’ author Michael Morpurgo appears at Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival, which runs from Fri 27 May - Sat 11 Jun

01747 841152, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/stourhead, 11am-1pm, free but booking essential • Wild bluebells and daffodils may still be carpeting the ancient woodland.

Join Stourhead’s guided tour to find out.

FRI 27-SUN 29 MAY FAMILY CAMPING Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG. 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, please call for prices, must be booked in advance • Pitch your tent and join in the evening games and BBQ on one of the farm’s popular camping weekends.

FRI 27 MAY-SAT 11 JUN AGEAS SALISBURY INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL Venues throughout Salisbury.

0845 421 9651. www.salisburyfestival.co.uk • The festival hosts an exciting range of events for families with children of all ages including ‘The Wimpy Kid Show’, free circus and dance, a show by Michael Morpurgo and a production of ‘Danny the Champion of the World’ See advertsing feature (P.19) and website for more details.

SAT 28-MON 30 MAY TRACTOR TED BIG MACHINES WEEKEND Bowood House & Gardens, Derry Hill, Calne SN11 9PQ. 01249 823881, www.bowood.org, 10am-6pm, included in standard admission prices • Get hands on and up close to big farm machinery. There are tractor and trailer rides around the Bowood Estate, including ‘Eye-Spy Farming’; you can have a bounce (or two) on the Tractor Ted bouncy castle and check out the arena displays, including the dancing digger with Digger Dave. There’ll also be Tractor Ted ‘celebs’ to spot and Tractor Ted’s Little Farm to visit.

SAT 28-MON 30 MAY ST PETER’S CHURCH FLOWER GALA St Peter’s Church, Stourton BA12

6QF. 01747 841152, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead. 10am7pm, free • Floral displays, including blooms from Stourhead garden, bring colour and fragrance to this beautiful church.

SAT 28 MAY-SUN 5 JUN WEIRD WORLD Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbotmuseum-and-village, 10.30am5.30pm, included in standard admission prices • Science can do the strangest things to everyday objects – find out more on a self-led hands-on trail. From making light saber sounds with a coil of wire to seeing a magical hole in your hand, there are some fascinating things to discover.

Complete the challenges and you’ll win a special sticker.

SAT 28 MAY-SUN 5 JUN POP-UP BOOK SHOP Avebury, nr Marlborough SN8 1RF, 01672 539250, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/avebury, 10.30am-5pm, free • Delve into Avebury’s pop-up secondhand bookshop and browse a range of titles to discover a hidden gem. The shop will be located in the Study Centre in the Old Farmyard. Expect books from as little as £1, with all profits going towards protecting Avebury.

SAT 28 MAY-SUN 5 JUN HALF-TERM ACTIVITIES Old Farmyard, Avebury, nr Marlborough SN8 1RF. 01672 539250, www.nationaltrust.org. uk/avebury, 11am-4pm, free (additional charge for some crafts) • Visit the crafts room and get creative with plenty of children’s crafts and activities. Make a beaker pot, badge or other seasonal activity.

SAT 28 MAY-SUN 5 JUN THREE LITTLE PIGS Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG. 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, 10am-5pm, included in standard admission prices • Bringing the classic story

TUE 31 MAY BUILD LIKE AN EGYPTIAN Salisbury Museum, The Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. 01722 332151, www.salisburymuseum.org.uk, 10am-4pm, entry £2 donation per person, small additional charge for Lego workshop • Go Lego mad this half term with some help from Bright Bricks. Help build a giant Lego postcard from Egypt, find the Lego models in the museum on the Egyptian expeditionary trail or go to the Lego workshop and build your own exclusive mini-Egyptian model.

JUNE FROM WED 1 JUN WILD WEDNESDAYS Avebury, nr Marlborough SN8 1RF. 01672 539250, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury, 11am-4pm, included in standard admission prices • Join the Wiltshire Landscape Rangers for fun activities in the Old Farmyard at Avebury.

THU 2 JUN ARCHAEOLOGY AFTERNOON Avebury, nr Marlborough SN8 1RF. 01672 539250, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/avebury, 1-4pm, included in standard admission prices • Enjoy hands-on children’s activities with an archaeology theme. Take part in a mini-dig to discover a Beaker burial and a West Kennet Long Barrow burial.

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ROUNDABOUT SAT 11 JUN SUMMER ARCHAEOLOGY WALK Stonehenge, nr Amesbury SP4 7DD. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ stonehenge-landscape, 2-4.30pm, adult £8/child free, booking essential • An afternoon walk on the downs learning about the ancient archaeology of Stonehenge.

Talking points include the Cursus, the many and varied barrows and an ancient avenue connecting ceremonial centres. Walk approx.

4 miles.

Expect a range of famous faces at the Kington Langley Scarecrow Festival, Sat 18-Sun 19 Jun

festival.org.uk, see website for prices, times & booking tickets • Devizes Arts Festival returns with another fantastic line-up of music, dance, comedy and lectures.

Expect big names from Carol Ann Duffy to Robert Winston plus great shows for children including ‘My Pet Monster and Me’ from Blunderbus theatre.

FRI 3-SAT 4 JUN SPEAKING STONE, DANCING BONE Avebury, nr Marlborough SN8 1RF. 01672 539250, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/avebury, 11am-1pm or 2.304.30pm, £6, booking essential • Step into an imagined world of ancient stones and bones, flint and fur, ancestors and mystery as you join professional storyteller Lizzie Bryant for an interactive family walk around Avebury Henge and stone circles. Suitable for ages 6-11.

SUN 5 JUN FARM OPEN DAY River Bourne Community Farm, Cow Lane, Laverstock, Salisbury SP1 2SR. 01722 330667, www. riverbournecommunityfarm.org.uk, 10am-4pm • Featuring rural crafts such as hollyhock flock spinning and chainsaw sculpture, a male majorette troupe, classic army vehicles, model steam railway, megaslide, bouncy castle and farm animals aplenty.

FROM TUE 7 JUN CAPABILITY BROWN: STITCHED THROUGH THE LENS Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbotmuseum-and-village, 10.30am5.30pm, included in standard admission prices • Embroideries inspired by the landscape designs of Capability Brown will be on display in the Stables tea room.

Celebrate 300 years since his birth and form your own ideas about his work at the abbey.

WED 8 JUN STONEHENGE WILDLIFE WALK Stonehenge, nr Amesbury, Wiltshire SP4 7DD. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stonehenge-landPRIMARY TIMES

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scape, 10am-1pm, adult £5/child free, booking essential • Join a National Trust ranger to discover the wildlife that makes its home at Stonehenge. The walk will take in the impressive King Barrow Ridge with its Bronze Age barrows and veteran beech trees, where woodpeckers can often be seen.

FRI 10 JUN UNDER 5S FRIDAY Salisbury Museum, The Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. 01722 332151, www.salisburymuseum.org.uk, 10-11.30am, normal admission charges apply • Arty fun for ages 2-5 (babies welcome) led by Suzie Gutteridge.

This session’s theme is the summer solstice.

SAT 11 JUN BREAST CANCER CARE PINK RIBBONWALK St Peter’s Church, Stourton BA12 6QF. 01747 841152, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead, 9am-7pm, free but please call 0370 1450101 to book • A unique and inspiring way to experience Stourhead and the surrounding area. Take part in a guided 5-,10- or 20-mile walk to help support those living with breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Care team will look after you every step of the way, providing everything from water to free snacks and lots of encouragement. All you need to do is enjoy the walk and raise at least £100 to help fund specialist services for people with breast cancer.

SAT 11 JUN DESIGN YOUR OWN MUSEUM CASE Salisbury Museum, The Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. 01722 332151, www.salisburymuseum.org.uk, 10.30am1pm, normal admission charges apply, booking required • Bring history to life with the young curators club. Try out ancient skills, handle real artefacts, join in with craft activities and find out more about life in the museum.

This month it’s all about how to design a museum case and having a go at creating your own.

Suitable for ages 6-12.

SAT 11-SUN 12 JUN KIDS GO FREE WEEKEND Swindon & Cricklade Railway, Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon SN25 2DA. 01793 771615, www.swindoncricklade-railway.org, see website for train times, adult £6-£8/child free • Take advantage of another weekend where children have access to Swindon’s range of diesel and steam-hauled engines for free.

SAT 18-SUN 19 JUN BOWOOD DOG SHOW Bowood House & Gardens, Derry Hill, Calne SN11 9PQ. 01249 823881, www.bowood.org, 10am-6pm, adult £10/child £3 • Celebrate the skills of police, service and protection dogs, including displays of agility, obedience, search and fire exercises. Plus birds of prey displays, children’s entertainment, craft stalls and experts to answer any dog-related queries.

SAT 18-SUN 19 JUN DOMESDAY PAGEANT Old Sarum, Castle Rd, Salisbury SP1 3SD. 01722 335398, www. english-heritage.org.uk/visit/ places/old-sarum, 11am-5pm, adult £5.80/child £3.50 • Celebrate Father’s Day with some pageantry and medieval entertainment in the remains of Old Sarum’s Norman castle. Discover a medieval scriptorium and enjoy a weekend of music and revelry.

SUN 12 JUN BIG BAND BRUNCH Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St, Salisbury SP1 3UT. 01722 321744, www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk, 12-2pm, £6/conc £5 • Enjoy swing classics and fresh new hits from the Girls Only Jazz Orchestra, followed by breakfast from the café’s special brunch menu.

SAT 19 JUN FATHER’S DAY BUG HUNT Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG. 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, 10am-5pm, standard admission prices apply/ dads go free with a paying child • Discover worms, woodlice, spiders and all things creepy-crawly in bugtastic habitats on one of the farm’s tractor rides.

SUN 12 JUN FAMILY RACE DAY Salisbury Racecourse, Netherhampton, Salisbury SP2 8PN. 01722 326461, www.salisburyracecourse.co.uk, gates from 12noon, adult £8-£23/under-16s free • Family-themed race day with six/seven races plus free entertainment including a simulator, astroglide slide, inflatables and Dewi the Dragon.

SAT 19 JUN FATHER’S DAY ON THE MOONRAKER Swindon & Cricklade Railway, Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon SN25 2DA. 01793 771615, www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org, 12.30pm, standard admission prices apply/dads go free • Treat dad to lunch and cream tea aboard the Moonraker.

Pre-booking required for lunches.

SAT 18 JUN WINGS OVER STONEHENGE Stonehenge, nr Amesbury SP4 7DD. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ stonehenge-landscape, 10.30am1pm, adult £8/child free, booking essential • See where the Bristol Boxkite made its first flight in 1910 and where the first British military aeroplane unit was formed in 1911. These walks will cover how aviation developed on Lark Hill from 1909-1914 and how Britain was dragged into World War I.

THU 23-FRI 24 JUN SEW GOOD The Phoenix Theatre, New College, New College Drive, Swindon SN3 1AH. 01793 732889, www.theatre.newcollege. ac.uk, 1pm & 7.30pm, matinees £1 adv/£1.50 door, evening £3 adv/£3.50 door • Fashion show celebrating the achievements of New College’s A-level textile and fashion students and featuring eye-catching pieces that have been designed using a wide range of textile processes, including embroidery, printing, weaving and knitting – all showcased in a dynamic performance.

SAT 18-SUN 19 JUN KINGTON LANGLEY SCARECROW FESTIVAL Trail begins at Middle Common, Kington Langley, Chippenham SN15 5NN. www.scarecrows. biz, 10am-5pm, free • This is a great family day out with live music, free children’s entertainment, craft fair, donkey rides, barbeque and tea tent – and all of it raising money for Wiltshire Air Ambulance and other local good causes. If you can guess which hobby the 60+ scarecrows are representing this year, you can win a prize.

SAT 25 JUN BATH FESTIVAL OF NATURE Royal Victoria Park Bandstand, Marlborough Lane, Bath BA1 2NQ. 0117 925 3931, www.bnhc.org.uk/ festival-of-nature, 11am-6pm, free • The grand finale of the Festival of Nature programme: watch the festival procession as it winds its way to the main event in Royal Victoria Park. Take part in handson research with the University of Bath, explore the local environment with Bath and North East » MAY HALF TERM 2016

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Somerset Council or join Fine Chisel theatre company for their family-friendly show ‘Flit, Flap & Fly’ inside a giant nest. There’ll also be mouthwatering local food and refreshments to enjoy. See website for a full list of event times.

Rd, Winsley Rd, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DZ. 01225 860100, www. wiltshiremusic.org.uk, 7.30pm, adults £6/child £3 • Wiltshire’s young musicians gather for a live concert at the music centre.

Parents should receive a letter once tickets are on sale.

SAT 25 JUN DISCOVER DURRINGTON WALLS Stonehenge, nr Amesbury SP4 7DD. 0844 2491895, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stonehenge-landscape, 1.30-4pm, adult £8/child free, booking essential • If you’ve ever wondered where the people who built Stonehenge lived, you can find out on this exploratory trip to Durrington Walls – where one of the landscape guides will introduce you to 6,000 years of hidden history. Walk approx 2.5-3 miles.

FRI 8 JUL UNDER-5S FRIDAY Salisbury Museum, The Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. 01722 332151, www.salisburymuseum.org.uk, 10-11.30am, normal admission charges apply • Arty fun for little ones inspired by holidays in the sun. Babies welcome.

MON 27 JUN-SUN 3 JUL CHALKE VALLEY HISTORY FESTIVAL Ebbesbourne Wake, nr Salisbury SP5 5JH. 01722 781122, www.cvhf. org.uk, see website for times, prices and booking details • A whole host of talks, discussions and living history events, including combat displays, interactive experiences, historic aircraft displays and much more at the UK’s biggest history festival. Guests include Melvyn Bragg, Peter Mandelson, Mark Knopfler and Dan Cruickshank – while there’ll also be a reconstruction of a First World War trend and a 1940s Blitz party.

FRI 1-SUN 3 JUL FAMILY CAMPING Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG. 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, call for prices, must be booked in advance • One of the farm’s popular camping weekends when you can pitch your tent and join in the evening games and BBQ.

JULY SAT 2 JUL ODDBALL & THE PENGUINS Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St, Salisbury SP1 3UT. 01722 321744, www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk, 11am-12.35pm, all tickets £5 • Like a real-life cross between ‘Babe’ and ‘Happy Feet’, this crowd-pleasing comedy tells the story of a mischievous dog called Oddball who helps protect a colony of penguins.

SAT 2-SUN 3 JUL CRAFT FAIR Stourhead, Stourton BA12 6QF. 01747 841152, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/stourhead, 10am-5.30pm, free • Stalls where local artists and craftspeople sell jewellery, pottery, paintings, wood turning and more.

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FRI 8 JUL ANNUAL BARN DANCE River Bourne Community Farm, Cow Lane, Salisbury SP1 2SR. 01722 330667, www.riverbournecommunityfarm.org.uk • A feast of family-friendly folk music at this popular Wiltshire attraction.

SAT 9 JUL WRITE LIKE AN EGYPTIAN Salisbury Museum, The Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. 01722 332151, www.salisburymuseum.org.uk, 10.30am-1pm, normal admission charges apply, booking required • The museum’s Young Curators Club focuses on ancient Egypt, with the chance to try out ancient skills, handle real artefacts, create your own hieroglyphs and find out more about the museum. Suitable for ages 6-12.

WED 13 JUL ST LAURENCE SCHOOL SUMMER FESTIVAL Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Rd, Winsley Rd, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DZ. 01225 860100, www. wiltshiremusic.org.uk, 7.30pm, adult £6/child £3 • A summer picnic, music and fireworks in aid of local schools.

SAT 16 JUL PARTY IN THE PARK King George V Playing Field, Melksham. www.melkshampartyinthepark.co.uk, 1.30-11pm, £5 adult/£2.50 aged 11-15/free under11 • Popular 17-year-old event featuring arena acts including Vander Wheel of Death and The Joseph Peace Fire show, plus quad bikes, circus workshop and inflatables.

Music from 90s stars Dodgy and tribute band T.Rextasy.

SAT 16-SUN 17 JUL THE GREAT BRITISH TENNIS WEEKEND Various venues around Wiltshire, to find your nearest event see www.lta.org.uk/gbtw, free • Free activities for families and people of all ages and abilities as part of the Lawn Tennis Association’s initiative to encourage more people to try and take up the sport.

Venues will provide the rackets and balls and offer players a range of tennis activities, including mini tennis, cardio tennis, junior and adult coaching and relaxed free play.

PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL . . . AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THE EVENT IN PRIMARY TIMES! SAT 16-FRI 22 JUL HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG. 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, 10am-5pm, included in standard admission prices • Feed the wibbly wobbly caterpillar aboard the free tractor rides to help him grow into a beautiful butterfly. Plus arts and crafts sessions where you can make your own caterpillars and butterflies to take home.

FROM SAT 23 JUL AVEBURY SUMMER OF PLAY Avebury, nr Marlborough SN8 1RF. 01672 539250, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury, 10am-5pm, included in standard admission prices • Plenty of summer fun and games including children’s trails, garden games, activities in the Old Farmyard and immersive experiences in the Manor plus arts and crafts in the Craft Room. See website for other activities and workshops at weekends.

SAT 23-SUN 24 JUL FESTIVAL OR ARCHAEOLOGY 2016 Salisbury Museum, The Kings House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. 01722 332151, www.salisburymuseum.org.uk, times TBA, entry £2 donation/tickets to talks £6 • This year the festival will feature a live demonstration dig at the museum. Well-known archaeologist Phil Harding will be leading Phil’s Dig on both days while there will also be living history and heritage displays, archaeology groups and activities for all ages.

SAT 23-SUN 24JUL KIDS GO FREE WEEKEND Swindon & Cricklade Railway, Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon SN25 2DA. 01793 771615, www.swindoncricklade-railway.org, see website for train times, adult £6-£8/child free • Take advantage of another weekend where children have access to Swindon’s range of diesel and steam-hauled engines for free.

SAT 23-SUN 24 JUL ARCHAEOLOGY WEEKENDER Old Sarum, Castle Rd, Salisbury SP1 3SD. 01722 335398, www. english-heritage.org.uk/visit/ places/old-sarum, 11am-5pm, adult £4.50/child £2.70 • A chance to become an archaeologist for the day and dig deep into Wiltshire’s past. Uncover replica artefacts in the sandpit dig and discover how artefacts are found and preserved.

MON 25 JUL TOGAS & TUNICS Roman Baths, Stall St, Bath BA1 1LZ. 01225 477785, www.romanbaths.co.uk, 10am-1pm & 2-4pm, included in admission prices • Family activity based around what the Romans wore.

MON 25-FRI 29 JUL SUMMER THEATRE SCHOOL Theatre Royal Bath, Saw Close, Bath BA1 1ET. 01225 448844, www. theatreroyal.org.uk, 10am-2pm,

Hands on History: Archeology, Old Sarum, Mon 25 Jul-Wed 31 Aug

£85 per course • Theatre Royal Bath’s popular summer school for ages 7-9 returns with sessions to develop acting skills, build confidence and have fun. Schools for ages 5-6 and 10-12 run from Mon 1-Fri 5 Aug and cost £75 and £95 respectively.

MON 25 JUL-WED 24 AUG 50 THINGS DISCOVERY DEN Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock-abbey-fox-talbotmuseum-and-village, 11am-4pm, included in standard admission prices • Take part in family activities at the ‘50 things to do before you are 11 3/4’ discovery den in the Tudor courtyard every Mon, Tue and Wed. There’ll be different crafts each week plus self-led challenges, from walking barefoot across the lawns to hunting for bugs.

MON 25 JUL-WED 31 AUG HANDS ON HISTORY: ARCHAEOLOGY Old Sarum, Castle Rd, Salisbury SP1 3SD. 01722 335398, www.englishheritage.org.uk/visit/places/oldsarum, 11am-5pm, adult £4.50/child £2.70 • The Hands on History Crew serve up a summer of kids’ events.

With something to see and do every day of the school holidays, there’s more archaeology fun than ever before.

WED 27 JUL RIDDLES ON THE RIDGE Stonehenge, nr Amesbury SP4 7DD. 0844 2491895, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stonehenge-landscape, 2.30-5.30pm, adult £7.50/ child £3.50, booking essential • Storyteller Lizzie Bryant leads an interactive story walk adventure.

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Ellen White has some brilliant ways to make sure Dad enjoys Father’s Day on Sunday 19 June.

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used to dread being dragged round record fairs in cold warehouses by my dad as he flicked through endless collections of Neil Young and Frank Zappa. But, years later, I came to appreciate the passion for music that he’s passed down to me. Most of us have similar memories of our fathers, while primary school children will be amassing those experiences right now. So, whether your dad taught (or is teaching you) to ride a bike, makes you laugh, or is a handy sports companion, he’s usually a friend, teacher and hero rolled into one for most children. What’s more, those experiences often have a lifelong influence on a child, which might only become clear years later.

So, if children want to get creative and show him that they care, here are ideas ranging from homemade crafts to gifts and activities to celebrate Father’s Day. A homemade gift or card is a great place to start and a personal touch is always appreciated while a “memory box” makes a great 3D card – just decorate a plain cardboard or wooden box and fill it with photos, ticket stubs, drawings of your Dad’s favourite things or write down a few of your favourite memories. Alternatively, fingerprint cards are great for little ones: make a design using your fingertips dipped in paint or use your whole hand print as a starting point for an animal or alien picture.

If Dad struggles to get a word in sometimes, make him the centre of attention with a fun ‘king for the day’ theme. All you need is a sheet of gold card measured to fit around dad’s head to make a crown. Cut out the pointy shape then decorate with glitter, stickers, drawings of dad’s favourite sports or foods - anything you like!

Then simply staple the ends safely together and let dad pick how you spend the day, whether it’s cooking him his favourite meal, playing sport or taking a trip as a family.

If your dad’s crazy for golf then a hedgehog golf tee holder is a creative and fun idea, and very simple to make! All you need is a styrofoam egg (get mum or another adult to cut it in half).

Paint the egg half however you like, stick on some googly eyes and then stick in plenty of golf tees to make spikes. You could paint the tees too or add glitter to make it even more colourful.

Alternatively, there are some splendid and reasonably priced gifts out there which are sure to tickle him, before, perhaps, you head out to a local Father’s Day event. But, if all else fails, one way you’ll always make the day memorable for your dad is to laugh at his terrible jokes.

Wiltshire, SP1 1EP, 0870 4431937, www.hawkin.com.

• For the adventure loving dad who likes to enjoy a warming hot coffee or refreshing cold beer after spending a day in the great outdoors, Eco Vessel’s Double Barrel Mug makes a great present for Father’s Day. It features double insulation technology to keep hot or cold drinks at the ideal temperature for up to eight hours, plus an open/ close slider lid for easy drinking. £19.95, available from www.anatomfootwear.co.uk or www.ecovessel.com.

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• Discover worms, woodlice, spiders and all things creepy crawly in several bugtastic habitats during a tractor ride on the farm, where dads go free this Father’s Day. Sun 19 Jun, Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon, Wiltshire SN6 7QG. 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk. 10am-5pm, standard admission prices apply, dads go free with a paying child.

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• If dad’s a fan of spicy food then this compact tin has everything he needs to grow a tongue-numbing chilli plant in your own home.

Pull back the ring to open the can, then sow the seeds under the soil and water them. Leave the tin in sunlight and, with a little love and care over a couple of months you should have a crop of extremely hot chillies. £5. Hawkin’s Bazaar, 8 Butcher Row, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1EP, 0870 4431937, www.hawkin.com

• Take dad back to his youth with this classic version of pinball. Pull back the handle and release it to pelt a metal ball into the game space, then anxiously watch as it tumbles down through the pins to the scoring zone below. Once all the balls have been launched, tot up the points and slide out the recovery rail to refill the launch queue and try and smash the previous score. £20. Hawkin’s Bazaar, 8 Butcher Row, Salisbury,

• A stylish, travel sized tin including a book of card games, two decks of playing cards and five dice. Sure to provide hours of fun for you and Dad on long car journeys, family holidays and more, plus not a screen or charger in sight! £7.95.

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• Why not give Dad a unique piece to treasure by decorating one of over 100 pottery items?

Flying Saucers has everything from teapots to plates and clay dinosaurs. They’ll even glaze and fire your finished piece for a truly professional finish. Pottery pieces from £7. Studio fee (includes use of all paints, brushes and materials) £4 per child. 8 Weymouth St, Warminster, BA12 9NR, 01985 220110, www.flyingsaucerscafe.co.uk.

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d r a o b n Pi Adventure for all Bowood House and Gardens feature one of the most exciting adventure playgrounds in the South West and are home to Tractor Ted’s Little Farm. Children can develop their imagination whilst challenging themselves on a series of aerial walkways, a full-size pirate galleon, trampoline and a Flying Fox. There are several steep slides, flume tubes, a huge scramble net and – perhaps the most famous and popular of all – the space dive with a thrilling 19-foot vertical drop. For those not quite so daring, the adventure playground at Bowood also contains swing boats, a Wendy house, ball pool, see-saws, swings and sand pit. For the under-7s there is the ‘Partridge Play Pen’, which includes log bridges, swinging log steps, stepping stones and balancing beams. A hop, skip and a jump away is Tractor Ted’s Little Farm with a barn full of friendly farm animals. Bowood is open daily from 11am to 5.30pm/5.45pm until 31 October.

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Melksham’s Party in the Park festival is now 17 years old and has stood the test of time, gaining a higher profile as each year goes by. This summer the all-dayer takes place on Saturday 16 July at Melksham’s King George V Playing Field. Live music comes from top tribute act T.Rexstasy and 90s indie pop band Dodgy while arena acts include The Vander Wheel of Death and The Joseph Peace Fire Show. Side attractions include quad bikes, a circus workshop, huge inflatables, face painting and plenty of food and drink.

Under-11s get in free of charge while adult tickets are £5 each and children aged 11-15 are half-price. Gates open at 1pm and the event runs from 1.30pm to 11pm. There’ll be free parking all day in Melksham car parks.

Ffi: Melksham Party in the Park W: www.melkshampartyinthepark.co.uk

Racing ahead Travelling with Stagecoach West could not be easier.

The company operate bus services all over Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, with frequent, reliable, clean vehicles and very friendly drivers. There is no need to book in advance as you can pay the driver when you board the bus, so wherever you are heading, simply turn up at the bus stop and go. With fantastic ticket options if you’re travelling on your own to meet friends or as a group, you’re sure of a great day out when you travel with Stagecoach.

Stagecoach’s Family and Friends Explorer ticket offers excellent value for money at only £14.50 for a family of four. There are many great events taking place over the half-term holiday, so why not grab your family and friends and spend the day exploring the local area?

Ffi: Stagecoach West W: www.stagecoachbus.com

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Party time!

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All aboard!

Parents’ & teachers’

Salisbury Racecourse is hosting family-themed race days on Sunday 12 June, Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 August.

All accompanied children aged 16 and under get in free on these three dates and there is plenty on offer to keep younger race-goers entertained.

These entertainments are free and include a simulator, an astroglide slide, inflatables, face painters and Dewi the Dragon (12 June and 11 August only).

Salisbury Races is a great value day out for all the family. There are three different enclosures and standard admission rates are £23, £15 or £8 for all over-16s. The racecourse website has lots of useful information to help you plan your day. There is a varied choice of bars and catering facilities and there is a giant screen opposite the stands at every race meeting.

Gates open at 12 noon for afternoon race days and the first of either six or seven races is usually around 2pm.

Ffi: Salisbury Racecourse W: www.salisburyracecourse.co.uk

Summer kicks off at River Bourne Community Farm with Live@the Farm, the attraction’s annual outdoor music event from 3-10pm on Sunday 29 May. Headlining are cow punk legends Pronghorn (see website for supporting line-up) and, as well as the best in local music, there’s a bar, BBQ and children’s entertainment too. A week later, on Sunday 5 June, the farm hosts its annual open day from 10am-4pm.

Farm animals, rural crafts (including hollyhock flock spinning demonstrations and chainsaw sculpture), a new male majorette troupe, classic army vehicles and exhibits, model steam railway and tramway, megaslide and bouncy castle, cream teas, BBQ, bar and live music are just some of the activities and attractions on offer. Entry to both events is free, with on-site parking available at £2 per car. Tickets are also available for the farm’s annual barn dance on Friday 8 July.

Ffi: River Bourne Community Farm T: 01722 330667 W: www.riverbour necommunityfarm.org.uk

Ultimate fun Busy working parents can heave a sigh of relief because Ultimate Activity Camps are again running their holiday activity programmes for children aged 4-14 years in the area. With more than 25 years’ experience, Ultimate Activity Camps offer the opportunity for children to have fun, meet friends and learn new skills during the school holidays.

From swimming, zorbing and tennis to archery, art and fencing, there are more than 40 games, sports or creative activities on offer, giving children a new experience every day. All Ultimate Activity camps are Ofsted-registered children’s activity day camps that have been rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ and offer a range of more than 40 activities delivered by inspiring and enthusiastic staff.

To start your child’s holiday adventure, visit their website, which explains everything about their locations, dates, activities and special offers, or call them on 0844 870 7077.

Ffi: Ultimate Activity Camps T: 0844 870 7077 W: www.ultimateactivity.co.uk

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Interested in all things tiger striped? Then visit the zoo over May half term and discover more about Marwell’s Amur tigers, and take part in a purrrrfect tiger themed trail for a free sticker.

Experience the African wilderness at the zoo’s newest and biggest ever exhibit, Wild Explorers. Plus, don’t miss Marwell’s zany zebras this summer both in Southampton and at the zoo. What’s more, a brand new, location-based quiz app is now available to download free from the App Store or Google Play.

To be in with a chance of winning the tickets simply answer the following question correctly and send your replies in an email with MARWELL COMP in the subject line with your name, a daytime phone number and postal address to the Primary Times editor mike.gartside@localworld.co.uk by Monday 20 June.

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Ffi: Marwell Zoo W: www.marwell.org.uk

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Making a difference • There are about 400 children in care in Wiltshire at any one time.

These children range from newborn babies to older teenagers and groups of siblings. Some children need short-term placements for a few days because of a family crisis or the serious illness of a parent. Other children need longer-term placements as they are no longer able to live with their parents or in their families for a whole range of reasons. Some children need to be matched permanently with carers so that they can grow up in a safe and secure family environment.

In Wiltshire, another 60 additional carers need to be recruited in the next two and a half years, particularly those able to foster teenagers and sibling groups.

Some foster carers provide care in an emergency situation for a short period of time until appropriate accommodation can be found or the child can return to their family. This is often in the evening or at weekends. These carers are paid a retainer for holding an emergency bed and an allowance for looking after a child.

Other carers provide support and accommodation for a young parent and their child and help to assess them. These carers are normally home-based and assess the young parent and give them practical and emotional support while they develop the skills to help them take care of their child and stay together as a family where possible.

Ffi: Wiltshire Council T: 0800 169 6321 E: fostering@wiltshire.gov.uk W: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/fostering

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Serving for the match • Families from across Wiltshire will be able to go tennis crazy again this summer thanks to a range of tennis activities run as part of the Lawn Tennis Association’s Great British Tennis Weekends. Wiltshire Lawn Tennis Association is working in partnership with the Wiltshire and Swindon Sport Partnership (WASP) to support venues in the county so they can offer opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to try the sport for free.

Venues will provide the rackets and balls and will give players the chance to experience a range of tennis activities including mini tennis, cardio tennis, junior and adult coaching and relaxed free play – all completely free as part of the LTA’s drive to get more people playing more often.

Great British Tennis Weekend events will be run across Wiltshire throughout the summer, with two nationally supported weekends on the following dates: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May; Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July.

Wiltshire LTA tennis chairman Roger Henry says: “We are very excited that the Great British Tennis Weekends are hitting Wiltshire again this summer. With so many clubs from across Wiltshire holding their own Great British Tennis Weekends, there really is something for everyone. I hope families take the opportunity to take part in these fantastic events.”

To find your local event and more information, visit www.lta. org.uk/gbtw Ffi: The Lawn Tennis Association W: www.lta.org.uk/gbtw

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All arts in Salisbury Family events at Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival, Fri 27 May – Sat 11 Jun • Once again the family programme for Salisbury Festival presents an array of exciting and diverse events for babies, teens and for the whole family to enjoy.

For children who love books there is ‘The Wimpy Kid Show’ with Alastair Watson. Babies and toddlers can enjoy ‘The Adventures of Pom’, or take along a favourite teddy to Sam Hay and Nick East’s, ‘Do Not Wash This Bear’.

There will be an exciting mix of circus and dance events at this year’s festival from the action packed ‘Tipping Point’ by Ockham’s Razor, to the dreamlike animation and sound in ‘Chotto Desh’ by Akram Khan Company.

‘City Encounters’ returns on Sun 29 and Mon 30 May with free circus, dance and children’s events. On Sat 4 Jun experience a massed haka, the famous Maori ritual dance, performed by a line of All Blacks rugby players: all are welcome to learn the haka, taught by choreographer Corey Baker.

Literature and film for families include Michael Morpurgo’s concert performance of ‘Where my Wellies Take Me’. Nestled within the extravagant library at Longleat House, New Zealand theatre company Trick of the Light (pictured) combines shadow play and music in ‘The Bookbinder’.

Story Pocket Theatre returns to the festival telling well-known stories by the Brothers Grimm. Sell-out company Illyria performs ‘Danny the Champion of the World’ and The Spark Arts for Children combine live music and storytelling in their family event ‘A Boy and a Bear in a Boat’.

Ffi: Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival T: (Box Office) 0845 421 9651 W: www.salisburyfestival.co.uk

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FOOTBALL FEVER The countdown has already started to the 2016 UEFA European Championship (EURO 2016) which takes place in France this summer and includes teams from the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and England.

According to FIFA (the international football association) 265 million people worldwide play football. It’s famously a game of “two halves” but there is much more to football than that. Players need to be able to run as the ball moves from one end of the pitch to the other and repeatedly doing this builds up stamina and endurance. Possession of the ball promotes agility while shooting develops coordination – Quite a lot to pack into two halves!

The physical side effects of regular football playing are numerous and include strengthening the heart, greatly improved flexibility, stronger bones and muscles and decreasing the chance of weight gain and all health issues that ensues. As far as physical exercise goes football is one of the best ways (if not the best) to exercise because of the variety of skills and dexterity deployed on the field.

Most communities offer some sort of local Amateur Football Club (AFC) or football club where youngsters can take part in regular training sessions and matches. These clubs don’t just cater to future superstars but to children of various ages and abilities. Football is a team sport so any child taking part in it regularly will have to learn to cooperate with their peers. Similarly, the team coach will give direction. Players are given positions and each role is equally important for the team.

One of the benefits of playing football for a local team or group is that it widens your child’s horizons. They get to meet people outside of their school and their immediate friendship group. Ultimately this will improve their social skills. Similarly, when playing away, children get to travel to other areas and perhaps meet people they wouldn’t normally come into contact with. For many children away games are the first steps

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Playing on a football team requires regular training. Having to show up, in all weathers, for both training and games, helps your child develop self-discipline. While parents may worry about the time spent on training, travelling and playing, taking time away from school work, studies have shown that children who play competitive sports perform better in the classroom.

Really when you break down what is happening on the football field you realise that both body and brain have to be fairly agile. Anyone playing football has to keep their eye on the ball, defend themselves against opponents, watch their team members and captain for communication.

Split second decisions are being constantly made during the course of a football game or a practice session. Your child’s brain will be constantly making calculations about distance, time, speed. They will learn how to judge their own strength when tackling or kicking the ball. The more a child plays the better they get. Although football is a team sport a child can also kick a ball around by themselves when there is no one else around, and they can practice the various tricks they’ve learnt. Because there is no emphasis on size or height football can be easily played by both boys and girls (see sidebar for growth in popularity of football as a girls’ sport and pastime.) Most of all, leaving aside all of the physical, mental and emotional benefits, most children who play football do it because it is fun.

Anne Marie Scanlon for Primary Times

Women’s football is the most popular female team sport in England with approximately 2.89 million players. The sport is generally viewed as a fairly modern invention but women’s football has a long history. Towards the end of the 19th century women’s football was extremely popular in Scotland. Britain’s first recorded international women’s football match was played in Edinburgh in 1881 when Scotland beat England 3:0. After a subsequent match in Glasgow riots occurred and women were banned from playing football in Scotland.

After the ban Helen Graham Matthews moved to England and set up the “Lady Footballers”.

In 1894 medical professionals in the UK called for girls and women to be banned from the sport as it was physically damaging for them!

The following year Nettie Honeyball founded the British Ladies Football Club. The sport grew in popularity, especially during the First World War but in 1921 the Football Association (FA) barred all women’s teams from playing on FA grounds.

The subsequent difficulties in organising training and matches led to the sport petering out.

Following England’s victory in the 1966 World Cup interest in women’s football began to reemerge. Three years later the Women’s Football Association was founded but it took another two years and an order from UEFA to force the FA to remove the restrictions against women playing on FA grounds.

Since 1971 more and more women have been playing football and last year the FA Girls Football Week attracted more than 16,000 people – triple the original target. Due to the vast numbers the FA planned two events in 2016. The first occurred in April and the second will take place from 10th-16th October.

For more information about the FA Girls Football Week or Women’s Football please visit www.fagirlsfootballweek.com

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Hello Kids!

With World Photography Day coming up in August, and children increasingly using cameras, we have decided to ask pupils to send me their photographs of My favourite plant or animal.

Please do not include people in your photographs and make sure your parents check the picture before you send it to me. The photos need to be print quality ask Mum or Dad what that means (300dpi and about 10cm in width: most mobiles and digital cameras are set to this). Please also describe what you’re photographing and why it’s special to you.

Winners receive a fun book. So get clicking and send your entries to: mike.gartside@localworld. co.uk

Arty Barty I am absolutely starving after seeing all your excellent pictures of a delicious meal I will always remember. Well done to the winner who gets a VIP family ticket to Foodies Festival in Bristol.

WINNER! imary 11, Abbeymead Pr Louise Arminio,ol, Gloucester Scho etti with depiction of spagh What a wonderfule the details including the meatballs. I lov ted cheese, jar of pepper garlic bread, the gra ll done Louise! and knife & fork. We

Don’t forget to give me your name, age, full home postal address and school.

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Harikesh Rajanikanth, 5, Field Court C of E Infant Academy, Gloucestershire Fish and chips with loads of broccoli, sweetcorn and mushrooms and ketchup on the side.

Yum! Harikesh has drawn a classic dish to come home to after school, painting a scene that’s about as homely as it gets.

Klaara Kerge, 9, Swindon Academy, Wiltshire You can almost smell the flavour coming off Klaara’s roast chicken, sizzling fresh from the oven and washed down with a yummy glass of fizzy lemonade. What an appealing picture!

er C of E Zac Broomfield, 9, Sutton Beng Primary School, Wiltshire re cake spitfi a get How exciting it must be to Zac for for your birthday and well done to picturing it so wonderfully.

From ‘yuk’ to ‘yum’

With the long holidays looming tantalisingly on the horizon, The Den Book is the perfect read to inspire some local adventures this summer. Jo Schofield and Fiona Danks are on a mission to get us outside and discover the natural world, so they’ve put together simple instructions and photographs for a variety of hideouts, forts and camps that children (and their grown ups!) can build.

The book is split into six sections covering a huge variety of dens, from garden dens and treehouses to fantasy dens (think a mermaid’s grotto and a theatre), natural dens in hedgerows and caves and those suitable for sleepovers and parties.

There’s also a handy tips section at the back to help you with the actual construction, with information on knots, waterproofing, decorative details and safety checklists - even recipes to enjoy cooking and eating outside. This is a book that will inspire endless hours of adventure for children of all ages, and is sure to be an annual favourite read. (Helen Dorritt)

As any parent will agree, the types of food which meet the approval of their child’s taste buds remain an enduring mystery. While, one day, a piece of chicken may be wolfed down, a few days later it is pushed off the plate with howls so bitter they pre-empt the consumption of anything else on the plate. Here’s a book that addresses the reverse side of that particular coin, attempting to answer children’s own curiosity about food.

It introduces both children and parents to types of food eaten around the world in a colourful and, yes, appetizing way which could even overcome the “yuk” factor. Author Joshua David Stein brings together homonyms such as tornado and tournedos to make the point that similar sounds can have a whole range of foodie meanings. Julia Rothman’s illustrations are bright and simple, offering the perfect way to introduce new food ideas to children, which might go some way to solving the dilemma above. (Mike Gartside)

The Den Book Jo Schofield and Fiona Danks, £12.99, Frances Lincoln, www.goingwild.net

Can I Eat That? Joshua David Stein (ill. Julia Rothman), Phaidon, £10.95, www.phaidon.com

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Devizes School welcomes a new Headteacher, Mr Bevan, and looks forward to a bright future To be appointed as Headteacher at Devizes School was an absolute privilege. I know I will develop strong links and genuine connections with students, staff and the local community.

I will work with the school community and governors to build and implement a clear and compelling future for the school with the determination, passion and professionalism that I have demonstrated throughout my teaching career.

I believe that I have demonstrated throughout my career, as a teacher, Senior Leader and most recently as a successful Principal at Hanham Woods Academy in Bristol, that I have the knowledge, experience and depth of character to take Devizes School on the next part of its journey; to be an ‘Outstanding’, over-subscribed school, playing a pivotal role in a family of schools that provides the best possible care, guidance, opportunities and improved educational outcomes for the families and young people in the wider Devizes community.

In my short time at Devizes School I have been struck by how positive students and staff are about their school, it is immediately apparent how the cohesive school atmosphere supports students. I have already been privileged in consistently seeing excellent lessons across the school where students are very well behaved and engaging in high quality learning.

Devizes is already a great school; a ‘good school’ in every respect according to Ofsted in June 2015. However, I will gather the views and knowledge of all stakeholders, so that the new journey to an ambitious future is one that is founded on the depth and strength of leadership, teaching and parental support currently within the school. Students, staff, parents and governors place a huge emotional investment in schools and need to know that their values and ethos will remain part of any new regime. As we start to prepare for the new academic year I look forward to welcoming many of you to the school on Wednesday 13th July 2016 when we will hold our Open Evening from 3.30-6.30pm.

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