Primary Times Derby Summer Issue 2014

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School’s out and it’s time to enjoy the summer!

Okay, so there’s no school until the September but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy a good book. Why not head down to your local library and join in this year’s super-cool Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge?

Check out our interview on page 4 with awardwinning children’s book illustrator and author, Sarah McIntyre who tells us all about her mythical illustrations and involvement with the scheme, run by The Reading Agency.

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Perhaps you’re more of an athletic type and your Big Fun Run preparations are well underway. There’s still time to enter the Derby race, which takes place on Mon 18th August (*see p10), plus there are plenty of open green spaces to train in!

Our roundabout and theatre pages are jam-packed with fun-filled activities in and around Derbyshire for all the family to enjoy. We’ve also selected some of our favourite movies, apps and book releases to keep you all entertained during the holidays, whether you’re heading off on your travels or simply taking a well-deserved break over the next few weeks.

As usual, there are some amazing prizes up for grabs on our competition pages. So get stuck in for your chance to win!

Have a spectacular summer everyone and we’ll see you in the autumn term, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed ready to start the new school year.

Kami

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MYTH-OUT Summer Reading Challenge 2014

19th July to 7th September Sign-up for a fabulous fantasy adventure based on myths and legends from around the world.

The Summer Reading Challenge, coordinated by independent charity, The Reading Agency, takes place every year and is the biggest national reading initiative running in 97% of UK public libraries. The Reading Agency strongly encourages reading for pleasure, and states that it is very important to children’s successes because “everything changes when we read.”

The Summer Reading Challenge is a great way to encourage a love of reading and gets three quarters of a million children into libraries to keep up their reading skills and confidence during the long holidays.

What’s more, it doesn’t cost a penny to join or to attend any of the Summer Reading Challenge events and activities in your local area.

The challenge is simple- to read 6 or more books over the summer holidays. The books can be anything from storybooks and joke books, to picture books and audio books, just as long as they’re borrowed from a library.

After the success of last year’s ‘Creepy House Challenge’, for 2014, children aged 4-11 are invited to find their way through a labyrinth of myths and legends. The fun begins when children sign-up and receive their fantastic ‘Mythical Maze’ foldout poster to get them started.

Award-winning illustrator, Sarah McIntyre, designed this year’s Mythical Maze poster and activity packs. She is one of the most prolific and exciting author/illustrators working today and has published a number of best-selling books, including Morris The Mankiest Monster and Oliver And The Seawigs.

Sarah tells us about her work and involvement with The Summer Reading Challenge 2014:

Which other jobs do you think you’d be good at if you did not write and illustrate books?

Tell us why you became a children’s book illustrator?

Once I had a career crisis and decided I didn’t want to illustrate anymore, and applied for a job as a rigger on the Cutty Sark masted ship. It would have been fascinating, I would have learned all about maintaining a ship, got to climb to all sorts of exciting heights, and travelled out to refit ships in Portsmouth, Malta and further afield. I interviewed, and didn’t get the job. But they liked the drawing on my thank-you card so much that they hired me as the Ship’s Illustrator instead. I think my interest in ships was partly inspired by talking one night at the gallery with a guy who had worked as an astronomer on a BBC recreation of Cook’s Endeavour voyage. He mentioned they’d had a ship’s botanist; whenever they docked, she’d go and find interesting local plants, bring them back on board, and draw them.

How cool would that be?! So yes, a ship’s botanist, that’d be perfect. Not a docked ship, a ship that explores places.

I’ve always loved books and drawing, and I think picture books shaped much of how I understand the world around me, even now. I used to think I wanted to be a fine artist - perhaps a painter - but I couldn’t figure out how I’d make a living at it. Some friends and I ran an art gallery in Camberwell, south London for six years, and it started to dawn on me that a lot of today’s fine art involves convincing people you’re terribly clever while creating a minimal amount of visual work. That’s just not my thing; I guess I’m a maximalist. I like colour and story and craft, and making people feel included instead of excluded; those things are starting to catch on now, but ten years ago they were pretty unfashionable. I love how children don’t care about what’s cool; they want a good story, and interesting stuff to look at. And when I started making picture books and getting to know other people who made picture books, it dawned on me that I was working with some of the kindest, gentlest, most creatively playful people in the world. These are my people!

Which three words best describe your illustration style?

Accessible, lively, playful…? I don’t know, you tell me! I like to keep moving with the way I draw things, and trying new things.

When you were a child, what was your favourite book?

It varied from week to week! But I loved Maurice Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen, Errol Le Cain books, Bill Watterson’s Calvin & Hobbes (check those out if you haven’t read them!) and Lynn Johnston’s For Better or For Worse comic strips, Watership Down by Richard Adams, The Runaway Robot by Lester Del Ray, and The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pène du Bois. I wasn’t so keen on stories set at school and familiar places, I wanted to get away and go on adventures.

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How did you become involved with the Summer Reading Challenge?

Writer Damian Kelleher works with The Reading Agency and he approached me and asked! I was thrilled to say yes. Chris Riddell illustrated last year for the Creepy House theme, so I was proud to follow in his footsteps with Mythical Maze.

Why should children take part in this year’s ‘Mythical Maze’ challenge?

It’s a great excuse when parents are trying to get you to do chores around the house. You can say, ‘but I need to go to the library and select my books for the Summer Reading Challenge’! This will impress them and get you out of doing the washing up at least once. Also, stickers and a cool poster! I’d love to see people design other mazes with their own mythical creatures living in them. It was fun building little places for them all to live.

I think my favourites to draw were Medusa and Anansi. She has great hair and he has cool specs, hat and boots. Reading is just plain fun. And comic books count! Try The Terrible Tales of the Teenytinysaurs by my studio mate Gary Northfield, Super Animal Adventure Squad by James Turner, Shark & Lobster’s Amazing Undersea Adventure

by Viviane Schwarz or Bunny vs. Monkey

by Jamie Smart. Once you get hooked on reading, you realise you can travel in books to loads of exciting places without having to have any money or plane tickets or permission to stay out overnight.

To see more of Sarah’s amazing work, visit her website where you can download free activity sheets for each book! www.jabberworks.co.uk. Follow her on Twitter: @jabberworks

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To join in this year’s Mythical Maze challenge, pick up a pack from your local Community Library from Saturday 19 July 2014. Please check opening times before traveling as Community Libraries’ opening hours may vary.

Library staff and volunteers will be on hand to help children win medals for reading, and the interactive Mythical Maze website will link children with top authors and illustrators whilst giving them room to talk about their favourite books and share reading ideas: www.mythical-maze.org.uk The Reading Agency is an independent charity with a mission to give everyone an equal chance in life by helping people become confident and enthusiastic readers. It is funded by the Arts Council, and has a formal partnership with public library services. For details, visit: www.readingagency.org.uk For more information on the Summer Reading Challenge 2014 go to: www.readingagency.org.uk/ summerreadingchallenge Follow the Summer Reading Challenge on Facebook: www.facebook.com SummerReadingChallengeUK We’d love to hear all about your Summer Reading antics! Send us a tweet @PrimaryTimesDer using #SummerReadingChallenge, or write to us at Primary Times, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU.

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PINBOARD Maths & English Tutoring with the Student Support Centre Economic and Social Research Council research found that 15% of primary school children have had an English tutor and 17% a maths tutor. This varied by location and in some communities 45% of children were receiving tutoring.

For a more preventative approach, since 1991 over 200,000 children have received maths and English support from The Student Support Centre programmes - DVD lessons, workbooks and online testing, typically costing £12 - £18 per week.

For more information call 0800 999 6 333 or see www.simplyprogramme.co.uk

Hands on History at Bolsover Castle this Summer Head on over to Bolsover Castle this summer holiday for activities on a different theme each week; from princesses to villains to myths and more!

Is your little one a mini-monarch in the making? Sounds like ‘Kings & Queens Academy’ (28 July – 1 Aug) and ‘Knights & Princesses Academy’ (26 – 30 Aug) would be perfect for them, where they’ll be taught courtly etiquette of times gone by.

If they’re a bit braver and more boisterous perhaps ‘Gruesome Goings On’ (11 – 15 Aug) would suit them better as they discover tales of terrifying torture and painful punishments!

If they love story time and have a wild imagination, pop by for ‘Myths & Legends’ (4-8 Aug) and ‘Heroes & Villains’ (18 – 22 Aug) where characters will be brought to life and they’ll have to choose their friends carefully!

Join in the ‘Mythical Maze’ Summer Reading Challenge at Derbyshire County Council Libraries

Don’t forget the big event – the ‘Grand Medieval Joust’ – over the August bank holiday (24-25 Aug) A huge, action-packed spectacular for all the family to enjoy. Thundering hooves, clashing of lances – not to be missed! For more information visit the Events page at www.english-heritage.org.uk/Bolsover

Each year libraries across the country run the Summer Reading Challenge – primary school aged children are challenged to read 6 books during the summer holidays – principally to actively engage children in reading during the long school holiday and avoid a dip when they return.

It’s a bug’s life this summer at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery!

Visit the Big Bug Bonanza at Derby Museum in the Strand for the chance to hold live bugs and insects – but be careful, they like to crawl and creep. Become your very own bug with face paints and create your own colourful creatures in the Nature Lab at our event on Saturday, July 26, between 11am and 3pm, to see if you can handle it!

But it’s not just our creepy-crawlies that are on the move – so is our popular nature gallery, and we want your help in designing the new nature space, so come along and have your say. Your ideas could shape the way we display some of our most popular exhibits.

If you like hunting bugs in your garden, try out the Pickford’s House bug hunt on Thursday, July 31, Thursday, August 14 and Thursday, August 28 between 10am and 4pm. They will be hiding in the garden of the Friar Gate house – and once you’ve found them you can identify them and learn all about what they eat to stay alive!

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This year Derbyshire County Council are encouraging you to join in the fun and sign up for the ‘Mythical Maze’ Summer Reading Challenge. See p4 or go to www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ summerreadingchallenge for more information.

FREE Summer activities with intu Derby

Join intu Derby this summer for fun-packed days of FREE kids’ activities throughout August. From weekly arts and crafts sessions to exciting games and dance workshops, plus much, much more, the Kids’ zone will have everything to entertain your little rays of sunshine during the school holidays. Look out for your kids’ summer activities calendar in centre or online and start planning your summer of fun…go along and be a part of the intu Derby Kids’ club! For more details pop by Concierge or go to intu.co.uk/derby.

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t u O s ’ l o o Sch Summer’s In’ at Derby School’s Out Holiday Club

Derby School’s Out Holiday Club encourages children to take part in all the fun activities children love to do, giving them the opportunity to use and practice various skills while learning interesting facts along the way.

Holiday Club staff say that children really enjoy baking from scratch, reading instructions, weighing and talking about where ingredients come from; not just from the supermarket but from the original source.

Amanda from School’s Out Club says that sugar from sugar beet often raises lots of questions, “What is a sugar beet? What does it look like?

How does that go from being a vegetable to sugar?”

Children also get use their imaginations doing science experiments, while fun activities such as sewing, cooking, making their own snacks,

teamwork and making new friends all help to build independence.

Derby School’s Out Club also offer arts and crafts, sports coaching sessions, football academy skills, indoor and outdoor play, bingo, bouncy castles, bouncy assault courses, sumo suits, competitions, themed topic weeks with cool activities, rounders, water fights and current crazes like loom band making; all the things kids love to do during the long summer holiday creating so many happy memories Children can also go on optional day trips, which have been tried and tested to make sure families get the best value for money.

Places can be booked from just 1 day to multiple weeks and anything in between, allowing you to create a holiday activity program that fits around your family holiday plans. There is no registration fee and late bookings are accepted.

For more information, contact Derby School’s Out Holiday Club St Benedicts School, Duffield Road, Derby DE22 1JD, www.schoolsoutclub.com, 01332 557 032

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Theatre Around Derbyshire

DERBY THEATRE BOX OFFICE: 01332 593 939 THEATRE WALK, DERBY WWW.DERBYTHEATRE.CO.UK 29 JUL- 2 AUG

DERBY THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL For one week over the summer holidays; Derby Theatre will run a Summer School of theatre for 8 – 16 year olds, where they will produce a Play in a Week.

During this exciting summer project, young people will work in a real theatre setting, with professional theatre practitioners, to create a play in just one week. Tickets: £65 9- 27 JUL

BUXTON FESTIVAL FRINGE

directed by Dan Miller and from The VoiceBox in Derby, invite you to enjoy a wonderful and invigorating mix of choral and solo songs ranging from cabaret to church and passing through pop, jazz and folk on the way. Tickets: £3- £6 24- 27 JUL

United Reform ChurchGreen Room THE THEO THE MOUSE SHOW Wink Taylor, writer of ITV’s Sooty and Basil Brush, brings the new, hilarious and loveable Theo the Mouse with his best friend Wendy to captivate audiences with comedy, songs and magic. Theo’s must-see family show is becoming a firm favourite in venues across the country.

Tickets: £4- £7 1-17 AUG

BOX OFFICE: 0845 127 2190 WATER STREET, BUXTON

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18 & 20 JUL

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St Thomas More School LES MISERABLES SCHOOL’S EDITION This legendary musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. Mad Hatters Music is a local Community Choir open to all children in the High Peak area. Both Junior and Youth Choir join forces in this epic story. Tickets: £5- 8

St Mary’s Church CHORALCHEMY YOUTH CHAMBER CHOIR: AN AFTERNOON OF SONG An afternoon of song, accompanied by summer punch and cake. ChorAlchemy,

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Buxton Gardens ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND: THE MUSICAL Come and have a joyful, fun-filled picnic with your family while you watch this hilarious musical show. Boys and girls are invited to come along dressed in their best ‘Wonderland’ fashion. White Rabbit? Alice? Mad Hatter? Suitable for ages 5 & over. Tickets: £9- £13 (There will be a 45 minute drama workshop on Sunday where you can play drama games with the actors. The workshop starts at 1.30pm and tickets are £2)

BOX OFFICE: 01332 255 443 MARKET PLACE, DERBY WWW.DERBYLIVE.CO.UK

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DERBY LIVE

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JM Youth Productions present Shakespeare’s classic comedy where Rosalind falls in love with Orlando. When she is banished from the court by her usurped uncle, Rosalind takes on the appearance of a boy, calling herself Ganymede. She travels with her cousin Celia and the jester Touchstone to the Forest of Arden, where madness awaits.

Tickets: £3.50- £5

routines, plus plenty of laughter, bags of audience interaction and bucket loads of fun for all the family too. Tickets: £11.50£13.50

25-26 JUL 10 AUG

Buxton Opera House MILKSHAKE! PART PARTY LIVE Starring some of your Milkshake! favourites, this brand new musical spectacular is sure to have children up on their feet and singing at the top of their voices! Joining this fantastic show will be two Milkshake presenters who will take us on a fun milkshake adventure; bound to dazzle and delight!

The show features brand new songs, classic favourites and funky dance

Guildhall Theatre I WANNA DANCE Talented young stars of Derby and Burton provide a fantastic evening of entertainment! From Ballet to Street, Contemporary to Cheerleading; there will be a style to suit all tastes. Join the youngest students as they take a tour around Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory whilst the older students will be performing a brand new version of the classic tale Sleeping Beauty. The production concludes with a selection of Big Band favourites guaranteed to get you clapping along.

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strange, mythical creatures. Large scale contemporary Shadow Puppet theatre tells of a poor street boy who falls hopelessly in love with a Royal Princess. What magic would he need just to see her again?

Follow his wild and dangerous adventures as he gets caught up in excitement way beyond his control. Find out more about this inspirational and accessible art form after the show. Suitable for ages 4 & over.

Tickets: £4- £16

28 JUL- 2 AUG

Guildhall Theatre SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP Aimed at improving your musical theatre skills, the Workshops are being run

by Enchanted Entertainment and will centre on singing, acting and dancing performance techniques and general stage craft. Enchanted Entertainment will give children an energetic, fun-filled week, learning songs and routines from a variety of well-known West End and Broadway musicals, they will be performing two special shows for friends and family, at the Guildhall Theatre on the final Saturday.

Tickets: £120

POMEGRANATE THEATRE BOX OFFICE: 01246 345222 CORPORATION ST, CHESTERFIELD WWW.POMEGRANATETHEATRE.CO.UK

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Broomfield Hall A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Hermia loves Lysander and Lysander loves Hermia, but so does Demetrius. In the woods Quince and her aspiring theatrical band try to find their mojo and Oberon is having a battle over a little Indian boy with Titania. Tipsy Bacchanals and Battling Centaurs are roaming the forest with some very opinionated fairies.

Set against the 1950s, a sound track ranging from big band to rock and roll, beautiful and outrageous costumes and a company of zany characters bring this most loved of Shakespeare’s plays to life.

This is an open-air production: bring your own seats and a picnic! Tickets: £8

PAVILION ARTS CENTRE BOX OFFICE: 0845 127 2190 WATER STREET, BUXTON

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ALADDIN This colourful tale from the Arabian Nights is set in the Middle East: a place of mystery, enchantment and

Hasland Village Hall POMEGRANATE YOUTH THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL & LARKS IN THE PARK FINALE All aspects of stagecraft led by professional facilitators on a weekly basis.

Workshops promote teamwork, social skills, emotional intelligence, creativity and confidence. The Pomegranate Youth Theatre explores issues relevant to its members and the local area through research, improvisation, devising, scripting and performing. The Pomegranate Youth Theatre performs regularly at the Theatre and in surrounding areas. Tickets: £60

Family Fun at Derby LIVE Summer Musical Theatre Workshop Mon 28 Jul - Sat 2 Aug

Markeaton Fair FREE entry Thu 7 - Sun 17 Aug

£120

August FunFair FREE entry Wed 13 - Sun 24 Aug

Derby by the Sea Fri 25 Jul - Sun 10 Aug

The Darley Park Concert Sun 31 Aug

FREE entry to the beach

The Sooty Show Sat 20 Sep

£13.25

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Adopt a Child

Bringing tomorrow’s families together

If you’re considering becoming an adoptive parent, come along to an informal adoption information meeting. Held every other week, it’s a great chance to find out more, ask any questions and see if adoption is right for you.

www.derby.gov.uk/adopt-foster

VENUE : DARLEY PARK DATE : MONDAY 18TH AUGUST 2014 TIME : 6:30PM Big Fun Run is a series of 5k untimed runs staged within scenic settings throughout the UK from July to October 2014. Your local Big Fun Run takes place at the beautiful Darley Park on Monday 18th August - get involved!

The Big Fun Run series is strictly for FUN where it’s all about relaxed exercise. No times, no pressure, no sweat - just some easy moves and lots of laughs. The runs are suitable for all the family where you can accomplish your personal goals; whether you are raising money for a worthwhile cause close to your heart, remembering a loved one or simply keeping active.

And remember under 5s can take part for FREE! This isn’t about Olympic level athletes charging about in record times. It’s about mums with prams, dads with toddlers, groups running together, fancy dress and a fantastic fun mix. Are you getting a picture of something a little bit different?

Come and be a part of it. We’d love to see you and ALL are welcome.

Enter now at www.bigfunrun.com

Phone 01332 640880, Minicom 01332 640666 Please quote Adopt04DL when you call.

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Giving children the chance to find out more about breakfast

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sk most children to name a popular breakfast cereal and there’s every chance that Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Frosties and Rice Krispies will roll off their tongues.

But ask the same children where their cereal comes from and one in 10 will tell you “from a supermarket” of course.

And just as worrying, one in six will have no idea that their favourite bowl of cereal in the morning starts off as a seed in a field and is from the grain family.

Despite the figures that clearly show a gap in children’s knowledge about how food reaches their plates, they are a curious bunch who are keen to find out more.

Given an opportunity, they want to get involved and four out of 10 even take a huge interest in cooking from scratch and enjoy reading or leafing through celebrity cook books and watching cookery shows like Junior MasterChef and The Great British Bake Off. That’s why Manchester-based cereal maker Kellogg’s is keen to show youngsters the incredible journey their cereal makes from

seed to spoon. And it all begins with sunshine and natural grains like wheat, oats, barley and corn.

All the crops are lovingly nurtured by farmers and, once harvested, only the best are sent to Kellogg’s to be baked and turned into the delicious flakes or crispy rice that are packed into boxes and sent out to supermarkets and grocery stores for millions to enjoy in the morning.

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*One in 10 believes breakfast cereal is made at the supermarket *The research was conducted in the United Kingdom by Platypus. The total sample size as 2,000 parents and children, as well as Ireland and Germany where we polled 1,000 parents and children in each country. The research was carried out online between May 2 and May 16, 2014.

While it’s easy enough to pop a box of breakfast cereal into a shopping basket, Kellogg’s wants to bring the story behind the carton to life so children have a good grasp of how their everyday staple reaches the table.

And just as important as the growing, harvesting and production is the company’s Origins programme, which is key to Kellogg’s and its farmers who work together to make sure the countryside and wild creatures are preserved.

Origins not only supports farmers by helping to fine-tune farming methods to help them to be more efficient and productive, it helps protect the environment too.

The programme gives farmers a helping hand with nature to keep Britain’s beautiful wild flowers, hedgerows and even hundreds of creepy crawlies safe for future generations. Farmers are encouraged to allow pretty wild

flowers to grow on their land and that in turn means 100 different types of insects can help with vital pollination.

Nurturing lush hedgerows – which have been under threat – creates a home for 10 different species from birds and rabbits to mice and voles.

And beetle banks can accommodate around 1,500 insects per square metre.

No wonder then that Kellogg’s is immensely proud of its programme with the farmers – it not only looks after how grain for the nation’s breakfast tables is grown, but also goes hand-inhand with nature.

Kellogg’s said: “Together we are bringing back insects, wild plants and other natural species to our countryside.

“We believe in creating great starts for our cereal by investing in the special people and the natural places where our grains grow.”

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Blow the Whistle on Sunburn!

Julia Bradbury supports the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code, a new initiative helping keep kids safe in the sun The long school summer holidays can be a daunting prospect and to break up the time, many of you rely on outdoor holiday clubs, providing kids with the chance to learn new skills, socialise and get them out of the house! However with children spending most of the day outdoors, ensuring they’re adequately sun protected all day can be tricky and at times, hit and miss.

As a result the Myfanwy Townsend Melanoma Research Fund devised The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code, designed to be implemented by all those who work outdoors with children, ensuring that kids turn up to sessions with the correct kit and are actively protected throughout the day.

This FREE online resource bank was developed by a leading skin cancer specialist alongside experts in physical education and child welfare, and is supported by over 30 national governing bodies of sport and outdoor activities.

Individuals or groups simply log on to the website www. oksunsafetycode.com and follow simple guidelines based on three core elements; educating, protecting and leading by example. Once they can prove they have completed the required criteria, they can then use their OK Accreditation Mark.

When children attend sessions run by OK Accredited groups or individuals, they will: • Be required to arrive with the correct clothing and sunscreen • Be taught how, when and why it is important to apply the correct SPF

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• Have access to shade at break times and water throughout the day • Have leaders and coaches who lead by example; building good habits for the future The campaign was developed to tackle the rising problem of melanoma; the most deadly form of skin cancer. Rates in the UK are now more than five times higher than they were in the 1970s with more than 13,000 people developing the disease each year, compared with around 1,800 in the mid1970s.

The Skin Cancer Foundation estimates that with 80% of life time sun exposure occurring during childhood and that just one blistering attack can double the risk of getting a melanoma later in life, it makes sense to take kids sun protection seriously.

Julia Bradbury is the ambassador of the initiative and says: “I am a lover of the outdoors, but also aware of the harmful effects of the sun: so I am delighted to support this initiative. We owe it to all children to make sure they are sun protected.”

Why not ask your local club, group or coach to get involved, and help them blow the whistle on sunburn! For further details visit www. oksunsafetycode.com

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BOLSOVER CASTLE MON 28TH JUL– FRI 1ST AUG

KINGS & QUEENS ACADEMY Learn to avoid the pitfalls of palace life and impress your regal rulers. Uncover the ultimate curtsey, bow like a pro, and entertain without being a fool.

MON 4TH AUG – FRI 8TH AUG

MYTHS & LEGENDS Discover a backdrop of mystery and legend at Bolsover Castle. Hear secret stories and uncover colourful characters, and decide for yourself between truth and myth.

SAT 12TH JUL - SUN 7TH SEP WED 2ND JUL – FRI 15TH AUG

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Get creative, crafty & messy at Tubby Bear’s Play Den this summer. There will be arts & crafts, games, fun days and DVD days with free popcorn for children!

Visit the website for a detailed schedule of activities and events. www.tubbybearsplayzone.co.uk

MON 11TH – FRI 15TH AUG

GRUESOME GOINGS ON Ghastly gallows, horrific hangmen and terrifying torture – travel back in time and discover the painful punishments your history teacher won’t teach you!

Deadly enemies and bitter battles, choose your side and start your training.

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See sparks fly as magnificent knights on horseback clash at medieval England’s greatest event.

Polish your armour and dust off your tiara, it’s time to learn the tools of the trade as you become a knight or princess for the day.

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This year’s 10-acre maze celebrates the publication of The Scarecrows’ Wedding, the eagerly awaited new picture book from the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man. The stunning maze design recreates the front cover of the book.

There will also be a mini maze in the shape of a flower. The shorter maze will be ideal for families with younger children, those less able or those who simply fancy a sedate stroll. www.adventurefarm.co.uk

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SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES 7 weeks of amazing summer activities, which are all included within the general admission price. From Ranger activities through to live shows in the covered amphitheater and special craft weeks.

Live daily show from great entertainers from Pirate Pat through to the Forest Dwellers and Falconry from Trevor Hill (along with lots of other interesting activities). www.visitconkers.com

DERBY CITY SPORT CENTRES, GOLF COURSES AND PARKS Activities include: cheerleading, gymnastics, under 5s activities, Learn to Swim, golf sessions, Cycle Derby and family sports sessions from £1. www. derby.gov.uk/sports FRI 25TH JUL- SUN 10TH AUG

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DERBY BY THE SEA Enjoy a great selection of activities including children’s funfair rides, inflatables, lots of seaside stalls and walkabout entertainment. A day on

SAT 26TH - SUN 27TH JUL

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Celebrating the Commonwealth Games we want to inspire you to be active. Why not join in our FREE weekend of activity in Derby City sports facilities and parks? www.derby.gov.uk/sports SUN 27TH JUL- SUN 31ST AUG

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season! with the ever popular Punch and Judy for all ages. Shows daily at 11.30, 1.30 & 3.30. The Heights of Abraham has remained one of the Peak District’s most popular destinations. Rising from the valley floor, the observation cars allow stunning views of the stunning Derwent Valley and surrounding Peak District. www.heightsofabraham.com MON 28TH JUL- FRI 1ST AUG

CUBE CAFÉ BAR AT DÉDA

BOLLYWOOD DREAMS SUMMER CLUB A colourful week of Bollywood fun with dance, music, cinema, costume, food, craft and games to enthuse your child.

The Bollywood dance will be led by award-winning choreographer Nisha Nath from Surtal Arts. www.deda.uk.com TUE 29TH JUL

SAT 19TH JUL - SUN 7TH SEP

DONNINGTON PARK SAT 19TH JULY

VINTAGE SPORTS CARS RACES

SUN 24TH - MON 25TH AUGUST

BRITISH TRUCK CHAMPIONSHIP & SUPPORT RACES

Vintage and historic cars racing from one of the largest motoring clubs in the world. Cars dating back to before the war get together on track for exciting and traditional racing. Kids will enjoy the novelty of cars never seen before.

An action packed fun weekend for all the family, with 5 truck races over the course of the weekend and up to 150 show trucks on display this will make for a very entertaining weekend. Kids fun zones which will include go karts, bouncy castles & trampolines.

SAT 26TH - SUN 27TH JULY

NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RACES Races on both days with lots of different categories of motorbikes including GP45’s, 400cc, 125’s, power bikes and sidecars plus many more. All having battles within their own championships this will make for a packed timetable of races.

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FRI 8TH - SUN 10TH AUGUST

Come along to Derby’s 6th Annual Family Fun Day and get some great ideas about what to see and do this summer and make this a summer to remember! www.derbylive.co.uk

An action packed 3 day event with historic racing and a vast selection of bikes from

FAMILY FUN DAY

many eras on display, a Battle of Britain flypast and ‘taxi’ sidecar passenger rides with many other family attractions and stands. Donington Park is pleased to have a long-time Suzuki legend Kevin Schwantz as a special guest.

FRI 5TH - SUN 7TH SEPTEMBER

MCE INSURANCE BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP Donington Park will again host the crucial final round of the main season, where the top six riders for the Showdown phase of the championship will be decided… it all comes down to this!! With kid’s zones available, trade stand and plenty of support races this will be a full weekend of entertainment. www.donington-park.co.uk.

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WED 13TH AUG – SUN 24TH AUG

DERBY MARKET PLACE

AUGUST FUN FAIR

Enjoy all the fun of the fair this summer. www.derbylive.co.uk SAT 16 & SUN 17 AUG

CALKE ABBEY

ARCHEOLOGY WEEKEND Watch our archaeologists at work and help them piece together the lost village of Calke. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey SUN 31ST AUG

MOORWAYS SPORTS COMPLEX

DERBY TRIATHALON

SAT 9TH - SUN 10TH AUG

CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE

1940S WEEKEND See war time Britain brought to life with military vehicles soldiers and civilians.

From the period newspaper and I.D cards issued on arrival.

SAT 23RD - MON 25TH AUG

CRICH: CLASSIC TRANSPORT GATHERING Classic Transport Gathering is a great opportunity to see vehicles of all ages, shapes and sizes together in one place. With parades and competitions throughout the day. www.tramway.co.uk

WED 30TH JUL – WED 27TH AUG

HARDWICK HALL

WILD FAMILY FUN DAYS Join us on Wednesdays during the summer holidays. Activities will differ each week and may include bug hunting, wild art and crafts, tracking wild animals, kite making and making homes for wild animals. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardwick SAT 2ND – SUN 3RD AUG

CROMFORD MILLS

SCARECROW FESTIVAL

Follow the scarecrow trail and judge for yourself, which should win the top prize and meet the living scarecrows along the way! Judging forms will be available from Reception and all completed forms will be entered into a free prize draw. www.cromfordmills.org.uk WED 6TH AUG

KEDLESTON HALL TUE 29TH JUL

SUDBURY HALL & MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD

THE JUNGLE BOOKOUTDOOR THEATRE Enjoy this classic tale brought to life on stage in the garden. Booking required – call 0844 249 1895 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Swim it, Bike it, Run it – Enter it! Derby City’s Super Sprint and Junior Taster Triathlons. The events are suitable for people aged 8 and over, and is for all abilities, beginners to advanced! For more information call 01332 605 601 or visit www.punishingevents.com

CAMP OUT AT KEDLESTON

Get back to nature and play out in the wild as part of National Play Day with our family camp out. Take part in a variety of organised afternoon and evening activities including den building and pond dipping as well as a led walk searching for some of the nocturnal residents in the park. www.nationaltrust.org/kedleston-hall

MOORWAYS SWIMMING POOL & QUEEN’S LEISURE CENTRE

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Derby City Council Learn to Swim scheme, following the ASA Learn to Swim Pathway.

Courses available for children from the age of 3 months. For more information call Moorways Swimming Pool on 01332 341736 or Queen’s Leisure Centre on 01332 641444. www.derby.gov.uk/swimberby

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remaining ‘Petrifying Well’ in Matlock Bath. www.matlockbathaquarium.co.uk

GO APE The Go Ape experience involves fun and adventure across up to six sites. Each site features award-winning high ropes, awesome crossings, tunnels, bridges and an epic wind-in-your-face zip wire to finish. If you fancy yourself as a bit of an explorer you could also visit the adjacent Poole’s Cavern, a 2 million year old, natural limestone cave. www.goape.co.uk

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Be inspired to make, create and innovate this summer at the Silk Mill.

For the full summer programme of events, visit www.derbymuseums.org

PLACES TO VISIT

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Activities include: Zumba, Step Up 2 Dance, Futsal football, Fitness Gym, Mums and Daughters Zumba. Call 01332 641248 or visit www.themovementderby. co.uk SAT JUL 26TH

DERBY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

BIG BUG BONANZA

It’s a bug’s life this summer at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Visit the Big Bug Bonanza at Derby Museum in the Strand for the chance to hold live bugs and insects – but be careful, they like to crawl and creep. Become your very own bug with face paints and create your own colourful creatures in the Nature Lab if you can handle it!

JUL-AUG

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If you like hunting bugs in your garden, try out the Pickford’s House bug hunt on Thursday, July 31, Thursday, August 14 and Thursday, August 28 between 10am and 4pm.

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Take a journey beneath the earth with expert guides, explore the vast limestone caverns and see how crystal stalactites have lined the chambers over millions of years. Stroll through beautiful woodland trails to a panoramic Peak District hilltop viewpoint. www.poolescavern.co.uk

CHATSWORTH HOUSE & PARK The historic 16th-century home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire.

There is always something new to see and do in the house, garden, farmyard and adventure playground. Experience a taste of Chatsworth in the shops, restaurants and award winning Farm shop, or explore the beautiful 1000 acre park. www. chatsworth.org

DERBY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY THE WISTOW MAZE The award-winning maze has a fun Quiz Trail hidden amongst 3 miles of intricate pathways, with high level bridges & towers giving stunning 3D panoramic views. Also includes an Activity Funyard. For 2014 the maze has a ‘First World War’ theme and is designed in the shape of a “Field Cannon”.

There are numerous country walks around St Wistan’s Church and the Grand Union Canal, attractive cottages and flats for rental, and views of historic Wistow Hall with its scenic parkland and lake. There is a thriving Rural Centre (with a new art gallery and Mediterranean deli, cafe/bistro, plant centre, model village and a variety of shops. www.wistow.com

MATLOCK BATH AQUARIUM Matlock Bath Aquarium has one of the largest public displays of holograms in Europe as well as the Thermal Pool, which is the home of their famous carp collection. It is also the site of the only

Discover Derbyshire with Derby’s Museum & Art Gallery. In the heart of the city, it is home to a fantastic and diverse range of nationally (and internationally) important collections. www.derbymuseums.org

ILAM PARK

Flanked by the river Manifold, Hinckley woods and the rounded hills of Thorpe Cloud, Ilam Park is an enchanting oasis of tranquillity. Remove yourself from the rugged landscape of the countryside as you are immersed in the formal grandeur of the manicured landscape. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

ELVASTON CASTLE COUNTRY PARK

Elvaston Castle Country Park encompasses approximately 321 acres of open parkland, woodland and more formal historical gardens. Within the estate, structures such as the recently renovated golden gates, Moorish temple and ha ha wall provide a fascinating glimpse of the past. www.derbyshire.gov.uk/elvaston

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JOLLY POTS Why not book a visit, party or special event...

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Drama, Singing anD Dance LeSSonS our Summer SchooL iS running on the 7th & 8th auguSt between 10am - 4pm at artifex StuDioS Derby for chiLDren between the ageS of 4 anD 17 yearS.

We are the ideal place for boys and girls aged 5-17 With an interest in performing to learn about pop singing, street dance, musical theatre song & dance, drama and mime and physical theatre.

Feed the animals, collect your own eggs and much more!

Tractor & Trailer Rides Saturdays & School Holidays.

Parent & Toddler Day Tuesdays in term time only - £2 (Check our website for usual opening times & prices)

All the traditional fresh produce and a wide range of toys and gifts available from our Farm Shop!

For a prospectus & the opportunity to enrol contact us now!

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DVD/BLU-RAY TinkerBell and the Pirate Fairies

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Lured by its magic powers, dust-keeper fairy Zarina steals the Blue Pixie Dust and joins the Skull Rock pirates who make her their captain. Without the dust Tinker Bell and her friends - Silvermist, Vidia, Iridessa, Rosetta and Fawn- will lose their ability to fly. The fairies embark on a race against time to bring it back to Pixie Hollow but when Zarina switches their unique talents, their journey only becomes more challenging.

When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the centre of a battle to protect the peace.

PUDSEY: The Movie 18 July 2014, Certificate: U A heartwarming, quintessentially British adventure for all the family, PUDSEY THE DOG: THE MOVIE follows cheeky London stray dog, Pudsey, who is quite happy being a lone ranger, looking out for number one, until he meets siblings Molly (Izzy Meikle-Small), George (Spike White) and Tommy (Malachy Knights). After losing their father, their mother Gail (Jessica Hynes) is moving the family to the sleepy village of Chuffington and Pudsey tags along, to the dismay of their landlord, Mr. Thorne (John Sessions), and his cat Faustus. As Pudsey starts to settle in with the family and realise what he was missing when he was alone, he stumbles across Thorne’s evil plan and he determines to save them and the whole village.

Frozen 28th June 2014, Certificate: PG When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme mountain man Kristoff and his sidekick reindeer Sven on an epic journey to find Anna’s sister Elsa, the Snow Queen, and put an end to her icy spell. Encountering mystical trolls, a funny snowman named Olaf, everest-like extremes and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction.

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Planes: Fire & Rescue features a quirky crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from a raging wildfire. When world famous air racer Dustylearns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of wildfire air attack. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous air attack team, including spirited super scooper Li’l Dipper, heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

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The wicked Lord Business is determined to destroy the Lego universe and rebuild it using glue - which goes against the very nature of Lego.

Mistaken as the ‘Special’, the only surviving Master Builder, the rather ordinary Emmet is selected to lead a group of figures on a mission to put a stop to Lord Business’s evil plan. Emmet is helped by wise wizard Vitruvius, tough girl Wyldstyle and DC superhero Batman, but can he find something extraordinary within himself in order to save the world?

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Enter the enchanted world of the Disney Princess Palace Pets. Meet Pumpkin, Teacup, Blondie, Treasure, Berry, Beauty, Lily, Summer, Sultan, and Petit! Treat the pets to a delightful day at the Royal Pet Salon!

Join Hiccup, Toothless and the gang to protect your village from the mysterious strangers that threaten peace on Berk. Train your DreamWorks Dragons successfully and they’ll reveal new powers that will help to ensure the future of your island.

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There’s someone special joining Justin’s World! Say hello to Jetty J-Bot- Justin’s Friendly flying robot. He’s jetting in to help your child learn their shapes, letters and numbers.

Create your very own Monster High Fashion Ghoul and help Twyla collect the mysterious Dream Jewels in this freaky fab match 3 puzzle game!

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We’ve got a packed programme this summer!

At the Museum & Art Gallery, meet creepy crawlies at the big bug bonanza, discover Georgian life at Pickford’s House and be inspired to make, create and innovate at The silk Mill.

Visit our website for all the details. @derbymuseums @derbysilkmill facebook.com/derbymuseums facebook.com/derbysilkmill www.derbymuseums.org

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Our pick of the latest must-haves for your bookshelf and e-readers

Mighty Mo

by Alison Brown Little Tiger Press, £10.99 (Hardback) | 5+

At the Golden Dodo Zoo, Mo the raccoon is bored, bored, bored.

There must be something amazing he can do! It certainly isn’t making ice-creams or blowing up balloons... But when Big Ron the robber starts causing trouble, it’s up to mighty Mo to save the day!

This hilarious story about an unlikely hero will appeal to any child with a sense of adventure. Keep your little superhero entertained with these bright, lively illustrations from the talented Alison Brown (Eddie and Dog) – perfect for fans of Claire Freedman’s Superkid.

Dirty Bertie: Rats

by Alan MacDonald Stripes Publishing, £4.99 | 5-7

Join Bertie in Rats! his 23rd adventure, as he crosses paths with a cheeky rodent, takes part in a chaotic cross-country run, and tries to get his dog Whiffer to eat healthily – with disastrous results!

Nathalia Buttface and the Most Embarrassing Dad in the World

by Nigel Smith

Harper Collins, £6.99 | 9+ The Most Embarrassing Dad in the World was embarrassing Nathalia even before she was born. He went and married Mum, didn’t he? Mum’s last name was De Montfort. Thanks to Dad she wasn’t Nathalia De Montfort. She was Nathalia Bumole.

“It’s pronounced Bew-mow–lay,” Dad would tell her patiently, time and again. “If anyone says differently, the joke’s on them.”

But as Nathalia knows only too well, the joke will not be on them. It will be on her.

Massively.

If Nathalia can just keep The Most Embarrassing Dad In The World away from her new school, then maybe he won’t ruin everything this time.

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Diamond (Hetty Feather Series)

by Jacqueline Wilson Yearling, £6.99 | 9-11

Diamond wasn’t always a star. Born to penniless parents who longed for a strong, healthy son, she was a dainty, delicate daughter - and a bitter disappointment. Discovering an extraordinary gift for acrobatics, Diamond uses her talent to earn a few pennies, but brings shame on her family. When a mysterious, cruel-eyed stranger spots her performing, Diamond is sold - and is taken to become an acrobat at Tanglefield’s Travelling Circus. When life at the circus becomes too dangerous to bear any longer, what will the future hold for Diamond?

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A Dog So Small by Philippa Pearce Puffin Books, £6.99 | 11+

Ben Blewitt is desperate for a dog and the story opens with him waking early on the morning of his birthday, anticipating that he will have one of his own. He’s picked out the biggest and best dogs from the books in the library - and he just knows he’s going to get one for his birthday. Ben is very excited, but he receives a picture of a Chihuahua called Chiquitito (the Spanish word for very, very small) instead of a real dog!

Ben is bitterly disappointed and swears never to visit his grandparents again, though he does go to stay with them at their house in the countryside shortly afterwards. He soon learns that the imagination can be a powerful thing. On his return journey to London, he suddenly sees Chiquitito for the first time behind his closed eyelids and from then on he and the dog are inseparable. See what adventures they embark upon together.

This is a beautiful story about the dangers and pleasures of a child’s active imagination.

We want to hear about your favourite books! Write to us at Primary Times, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU or email us at primarytimes@publishingink.co.uk and tell us about your favourite books and why you love them. You might even see your name here in the next issue!

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Performance & Certificate presentation at the end of the week.

9:30am – 3:00pm. Ages 4 – 14 years. £20.00 per day. Book your place for a week and receive one day completely free! Sibling discounts available from £10.00 per day.

Book your place today by contacting Principal Julie Latham (ISTD CDE, AIDTA, Zumba® Licensed) on 07840447024 or julie@beatfeetdance.co.uk

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Competitions WIN a Family Ticket to see Milkshake!

Live at Buxton Opera House Starring some of your Milkshake! Favourites this brand new musical spectacular is sure to have children on their feet and singing at the top of their voices. The show features brand new songs, classic favourites and funky dance routines.

For your chance to win a family ticket to the show on Sun 10th August, simply choose the correct popular milkshake flavour from the list below…

WIN a National Trust Family Pass The National Trust have got plenty of activities in and around Derbyshire to keep young visitors busy during the school summer holidays. There are new wild play areas to explore at Hardwick Hall and Calke Abbey or at Hinkley Hollow in Ilam Park families can play in the woods, search for fairies or crawl through the leaves. If there’s a breeze in the air visitors can fly a kite at Kedleston Hall or try their hand at den building. At Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood there will be craft activities to take part in.

A. Orange B. Strawberry C. Lemon

Summer is also the perfect time to be an outdoor explorer and tick off some more on the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ list. Budding young photographers can also take part in our competition by sending us a photograph of their favourite ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ activity at a National Trust place in the Midlands.

Competition closes Thu 30th July 2014.

So, pack a picnic and enjoy a summers day with the National Trust. We’re giving away a family pass (2 adults, 2 Children) to visit a property of your choice. To enter, simply answer the following question: How many things are there to do before you’re 11 ¾?

A. 100 B. 50 C. 5 Competition closes Thu 28th August 2014.

WIN a Pair of Tickets to The British Truck Championship Races at Donington Park this August Bank Holiday Donington Park is celebrating 30 years of truck racing 24th & 25th August and you could be there too! This promises to be an action packed fun weekend for all the family, with 5 truck races over the course of the weekend and up to 150 show trucks on display, fun zones, go karts, bouncy castles & trampolines.

We have a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky winner, to enter answer the following question: How many years of truck racing is Donington Park celebrating?

A. 100 B. 30 C. 10 Competition closes Sun 10th August 2014. For more information about summer events at Donington Park, visit the website: www.donington-park.co.uk

WIN a copy TARZAN! The king of the jungle is brought back to life as the epic, fun-filled jungle adventure TARZAN arrives on Blu-ray 3D/2D and DVD on 25th August 2014.

We have 3 DVDs up for grabs and one could be yours! To enter, simply answer the following question: Tarzan is commonly known as the ‘King of the…’

A. Jungle B. Castle C. Forest Competition closes Thu 28th August 2014. Tarzan is released to Bluray and DVD on 25th August 2014, courtesy of Entertainment One.

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WIN a copy of ‘Top 10 of Everything 2015’, a super-cool annual for kids!

Geek-supremo Paul Terry returns with a spectacular annual for children. ‘Top 10 of Everything’ is full-to-the-brim with awesome facts, spanning across amazing and fun subjects including film, superheroes, sports, space and weather. Fully interactive, no page is without an activity to keep kids occupied throughout the summer holidays and beyond.

We have 5 annuals up for grabs and for your chance to win a copy, simply tell us which of the following is a famous superhero: A. Superman B. Snowman C. Caveman Top 10 of Everything 2015, published 14th July- Octopus Publishing Group. Competition closes Thu 28th August 2014.

To enter all our competitions, go to www.primarytimes.net/ derbyshire/competitions/ or send your answer on a postcard with the name of the competition you wish to enter, your name, address and telephone number to Primary Times, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU or via our Twitter and Facebook pages (see page 3) by the closing date stated. Good luck!

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Competitions A Tiger’s Tail DVD GIVEAWAY To celebrate the release of A Tiger’s Tail, a heart-warming tale about a trio who conspire to return a baby tiger cub (Luna) back to the wild animal park where she belongs, we have 5 copies of the DVD to give away. To enter, complete the following sentence: Tigers are also known as Big Wild…

A. Cats B. Lions C. Creatures

WIN a copy of “I Heart Holidays” I Heart Holidays by Clara Vulliamy is the latest in the fun-filled Martha & the Bunny Brothers series. It’s sure to put a smile on any little one’s face as they go on holiday this summer.

We’re giving away 3 copies, all you have to do is answer the following question: Martha and her brothers are…

A. Dogs B. Bunnies C. Bears

A TIGER’S TAIL comes to DVD and On Demand on 28th JULY 2014 from Icon Film Distribution.

Competition closes Thu 28th Aug 2014.

I Heart Holidays, published 3rd July 2014- Harper Collins Books. Competition ends Thu 28th Aug 2014.

Win a copy of Frog and the Barbarian

Win a copy of VIVA ALICE!

To celebrate the return of Frog and more of his hilarious adventures we’re giving away a copy of Frog the Barbarian by Guy Bass. For age 8 years and over, this is the second madcap tale about a frog on a serious mission in a world where nobody is sure what the bumbles is going on!

To enter, tell us the name of another famous frog:

The Alice and Megan series by Judi Curtin (Ireland’s most popular author for girls of 8 to 12) has been praised highly by readers, parents, teachers and the press alike for its warm, realistic portrayal of friendships and family life.

For your chance to win a copy of Viva Alice! simply answer this question: In which country does the book’s author, Judi Curtin live?

A. Freddy B. Kermit C. Frank Frog and the Barbarian, published August 2014Stripes Publishing.

Competition ends Thu 28th Aug 2014.

A. Spain B. Ireland C. America Viva Alice! published 4th August 2014- O’Brien Press.

Competition ends Thu 28th Aug 2014.

To enter all our competitions, go to www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire/competitions/ or send your answer on a postcard with the name of the competition you wish to enter, your name, address and telephone number to Primary Times, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU or via our Twitter and Facebook pages (see page 3) by the closing date stated. Good luck!

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Making plans for the Autumn term Written by Anne Marie Scanlon

For most children, returning to school after the long summer break is a time of mixed emotions – excitement about starting the next year, having new teachers, learning new things and making new friends.

However excitement can often go hand-in-hand with anxiety. Don’t worry, there’s quite a lot parents can do to make the return to school as easy as possible for their children.

Organise as much as you can now.

The last thing either you or your child want is a stressed-out last minute scrabble to get everything done.

Many parents feel that they must provide an all new uniform for their child, and these can generally be obtained for a reasonable amount at well-known supermarkets and chain stores. Still, no matter how low the prices are, many of us just aren’t in a position to purchase brand new clothes. Many PTAs now run sales, usually at this time of year, and you can snap up great bargains – especially with items bearing the school crest.

Apart from the PTA, many areas have local online parenting sites or forums – where school uniforms can be bought or got for free. Also, check www.ilovefreegle.org to find the Freegle group in your area.

(Freegle allows people to obtain or give away items they no longer need – for free.) Remember, what we once called second-hand, is now called pre-loved.

There is one thing that you can’t purchase in advance – footwear.

Having properly fitted shoes is essential for the health and development of your child. Don’t

skimp on gym shoes either.

Parents often chose plimsolls for gym, as they are easy for small children to put on and are relatively cheap.

Unfortunately, plimsolls do not give a child’s foot adequate support. There is no need to spend extravagantly on gym shoes, go to a specialist shop and buy according to budget. See our guide for getting your child perfectly shoed (below).

Easing the way back to school isn’t just about having the whole kit and caboodle ready to go. While it’s tempting to completely abandon everything education-related for the duration of the holidays it’s not such a good idea. With each advancing year at primary school the workload increases significantly and sometimes the first day back can be a bit of a shock, especially if your child has avoided anything education-related for the entire break. Nobody’s suggesting that you make your offspring sit at a desk every day and do hard sums but a few fun brain activities will mean that your child is better prepared for the year ahead.

cooking with them and get them to read the recipes (they could even write the shopping list!), get them to read maps, road names, street signs and advertising billboards. We are surrounded by words and you can have your children reading without them even knowing they’re doing it!

Check our website www.primarytimes.net Kid’s Activities section where you can download fun activity and educational worksheets. It is also essential for your child to regularly practice reading during the holidays. A lot of people assume this means putting a book in a child’s hand – not necessarily. Once your child has mastered reading point them towards sections in the newspaper that will interest them (fashion, pop music, sport), do some

(1) Measure, Measure, Measure When you are ready to buy get your child’s feet professionally measured.

Then go somewhere else and have it done again. Despite the amazing gadgetry shops now have for measuring children’s feet the people using the gadgetry are human and sometimes make mistakes. Yes, this is slightly time consuming but having the proper fit is so important.

Given that most shops provide a fitting service at least you won’t be out of pocket.

Many of us relax rules about bedtime during the holidays but it’s a good idea to return to normal about a week before school starts so your child is back into a routine.

Until then – enjoy the summer.

Three Top Tips for Buying Shoes for School

(2) Never Buy Shoes in a Hurry This applies as much to buying your own shoes as it does to purchasing your children’s. Sometimes, even if the size is right, the style of the shoe just doesn’t feel comfortable for the wearer. You need time to walk around in shoes to know if they’re going to fit properly or irritate some part of your feet. Your children probably need even more time to make that decision.

(3) BYOS (Bring Your Own Socks) Again this is something that you could apply to yourself. When you are buying your child’s school shoes bring along the socks/tights they will be wearing with them. This is even more important when buying gym shoes as the socks worn for P.E. are often thicker than ordinary ones.

Don’t Forget…

To book after school clubs, activities and tutors now for the new academic year – that way you won’t run the risk of missing the first lesson!

Choosing the right ruck sack.

Unsurprisingly, given the size and contents of their bags, back pain is becoming increasingly common among the young. Tim Hutchful from the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) advises, “You can help to protect your child from back and neck pain by making sure they have the right school gear and don’t carry too much with them each day.” The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) recommends rucksacks, carried on both shoulders and checked daily for excess weight, as the best school bags. BCA also advise wearing supportive soft-soled shoes and for children to keep as active as possible throughout the day. For more information check www.chiropractic-uk.co.uk.

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