Primary Times Derby Whitsun Issue 2014

for parents, teachers and children

In Derbyshire

WHITSUN 2014 ISSUE

Register today for your fantastic free fundraising pack! www.wrongtrousersday.org Join Wallace & Gromit and get your kit on to raise much needed funds to help sick children in your local hospital and hospice. Please show your support and join thousands of people across the country by wearing wrong trousers for charity!

DOWNLOAD THE FREE PRIMARY TIMES APP! INSIDE: WIN PUZZLES, SUMMER BREAKS, BOOKS & MORE!

A fun way to learn about food Bring your class along to dig up spuds or milk some cows, or pop into your local store to bake some bread. Farm to Fork Trails are free, curriculum based and we’ll even help with transport costs. Our early Trails have gone down really well with primary schools around the country. We want to do loads more and we’d love you to get involved.

Sign up your class at www.eathappyproject.com

Supplier and store activities vary depending upon location. Choose a location at www.eathappyproject.com. Transport subsidy applies to non-fee paying schools only. Please talk to your Trail Guide for more information.

TSC74N14079 Farm To Fork SP_272x190_PrimaryTimes.indd 1

30/04/2014 13:02

Those few short weeks since the last school holiday have certainly flown by! But don’t worry, we’ve found plenty to do this Whitsun Half Term.

The days are getting a little brighter, so why not head outdoors with all the family. There are some great museum and galleries to enjoy too, if it’s indoor fun you’re after. Check out the Roundabout and Theatre pages for ideas on where to go and what to see.

Fostering p4

This issue we’re turning the spotlight on Foster Care Fortnight 2014 and invite you to “Guess Who Fosters”.

We’ve picked out the best reads for the start of the summer term. Don’t forget our Competitions page of course, there are some great prizes up for grabs..

Have a great Half-Term.

i m a K

Pinboard p6

Theatre p10

Times Team and the Primary

Contents

Welcome!

Roundabout p12 Be the first to read Primary Times! Our free app is available for both Android and iOS

Bookworm p16 Primary Times in Derbyshire Don’t forget to check the website for more Primary Times news, lists and reviews at www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire/

You can now follow us on Twitter and Facebook! @PrimaryTimesDer Primary Times Derbyshire Primary Times Derbyshire is independently published and distributed free through primary schools in Derbyshire. It is also available by subscription at £10 per year. It aims to inform families and children about current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the competitions. It is NOT our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically-based material whatsoever.

We also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. The copyright on all written material, logos and advertising artwork produced by our studio remains with Primary Times or the relevant contributor.

We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible.

Primary Times is currently publishing over 2 million copies per issue under franchise licences throughout Britain.

Primary Times in Derbyshire is operated under franchise licence.

Disclaimer: All reasonable efforts have been taken to give accurate information and any facts given are true to the best of our knowledge. However, you should rely wholly on your own enquiries and take advice where appropriate.

Information is correct at time of going to press..

www.primarytimes.net

Publisher: Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham B2 4EU T: 0121 631 6101 F: 0121 336 1936 Managing Director: Andrew Riley Editorial: Kami Anderson Advertising Dept: 0121 631 6101 Sales: sales@publishingink.co.uk Design: Damian Bennett, Mike Raven

332 662322 phoneham01 DE21 7NL Road, Spondon, Derby 50 Notting .co.uk www.freddysplaykingdom

SUMMER 2014!

Week 1: 28th July - 1st August: Summer Party!!!

A week full of beach themed activities, arts crafts and games and face painting!

BEACH PARTY: Wednesday 30th 4pm - 6pm. £7.50. Limited places!

Week 2: 4th - 8th August: ‘Under the Sea’. Crafts throughout the week!

Wiggly Feet 4.15pm on Monday (4+). Wiggly Tots 10.15am (under 2), 11am (over 2).

BUBBLE PARTY: Friday 8th 11am - 2pm (upstairs) Week 3: 11th - 15th August: Character week Guest appearances throughout the week including Elsa from Frozen Friday @ 11am!

Week 4: 18th - 22nd August: Jungle week Wiggly feet (Mon) and Wiggly Tots (Fri). Animal fancy dress & games Wed - £2.50 entry!

Week 5: 25th - 29th August: Teddy Bear’s Picnic Wiggly Feet (Mon), Wiggly Tots (Thurs). Build a bear on Tuesday!

Teddy Bear’s picnic Friday 12am & 1am. Play, meal and squash £5!

Week 6: 1st - 5th September: Space Week Wiggly Feet (Mon), Wiggly Tots (Thurs). Space themed crafts Tues & Fri. Build a rocket Wed!

Find us on facebook!

WHITSUN 2014 ISSUE

3

Change Lives - Foster Care Fortnight 2014

Thinking of Fostering?

Local Children Need YOU! Could you foster a child? Primary Times is supporting a national campaign to encourage more people to consider fostering, as Foster Care Fortnight is launched nationally on Monday 12 May

“

We need to bust the myths about this being a monumental and impossible task WHITSUN 2014 ISSUE

“

4

www.primarytimes.net

Foster Care Fortnight is an annual campaign to raise awareness of fostering and promote the urgent need to recruit more foster carers. The number of children who need foster carers continues to rise.

On any one day there are more than 62,000 children living with foster families across the UK. The Fostering Network, a national organisation promoting foster care, estimates that a further 8,600 foster carers are needed this year alone to provide supportive, stable and caring homes for these vulnerable children.

Across the UK, every 22 minutes a child comes into care and needs a foster family.

There are many reasons why children and young people are unable to live with their birth families. For many this is only a short term issue and they do return home once a period of crisis has been resolved. Those who are unable to return home are placed with long term foster carers or are adopted.

What does a foster carer look like? They may well have incredible communication, support and advocacy skills but more often than not, they’re everyday people from all walks of life.

You don’t need to own your own home to foster, though you will need a spare bedroom if you are fostering a child aged two or above.

Marital status is not a barrier to fostering.

Foster carers may be single, married, in a civil partnership or living with a partner. Having your own child is not a requirement either. You may be good with children thanks to working with them, through your family and friends, or volunteering.

A key message of the campaign is that fostering is open to couples who are married or unmarried, same sex couples, single people, those with or without children of their own, employed or on benefits. There is a lower age limit of 18, but no upper age limit for fostering.

But what does it take to be a foster carer?

What skills and qualities are fostering services looking for in those who enquire so they can be assessed, trained and supported to foster some of the most vulnerable children in their area? This year’s theme for Foster Care Fortnight 2014 helps answer these questions

www.primarytimes.net

and more by inviting members of the public to ‘Guess Who Fosters?’

families say that they want to make a difference in a child’s life.

By turning the spotlight on current foster carers, councils nationwide will be showcasing and celebrating their expertise, and helping to attract new people to come forward and enquire about being a foster carer in their area. Fostering services are particularly lacking and needing to focus their efforts on recruiting carers who can look after older children; children with additional needs and disabilities; and sibling groups.

Many people have made major life changes and career adjustments to become foster carers in their city. In Birmingham, one lorry driver, who also managed a haulage company, gave up working to become a foster carer. Another carer works as a Director at the Chamber of Commerce in addition to fostering. If you become an approved foster carer, a variety of practical and financial support will be made available to you.

Lynette Adjei, from Birmingham Adoption and Fostering service, said: “People are keen to look after babies and young children but we find it difficult to recruit carers for older children and teenagers who are just as vulnerable and in need for stability and security.”

Why foster a child? Some families have thought about fostering for many years before making the step and contacting their local fostering service. Some are already parents and see no reason why they couldn’t be role models for foster children. Many families say they wish to give something back to their community.

The reasons why people decide to foster are varied but there is one main one, foster

What help do foster carers receive? The government want to ensure that all carers get the right support to undertake the fostering task. All approved foster carers receive full training and ongoing support from assigned social workers, as well as fees and allowances to cover costs, tax relief and help getting a state pension. They are also entitled to a grant towards IT equipment.

The allowance is paid every 28 days which covers the daily cost of caring for a child, and foster carers are free to spend food, household and travel allowances as they feel benefits the child most. In addition to maintenance allowances, and in some placements that are particularly challenging, an additional fee may be paid in acknowledgement of the greater time and effort being needed to care for and support these children.

Hopefully, as a result of the improvements made within the fostering system, those families who might have thought it would be difficult financially to foster will think again and take the next steps to become foster carers.

Foster Care Fortnight 2014 takes place from Monday 12th to Sunday 25th May. The Fostering Network’s guide to getting involved contains some ideas for how you can make the most of this year’s theme both on and offline.

The twitter hashtag for this year’s campaign is #guesswhofosters, so be sure to include this in your tweets to be part of the national campaign. Contact your local fostering service to find out more about campaigns and events in your area, or visit www.fostering.net

WHITSUN 2014 ISSUE

5

PINBOARD Free Magikats Maths and English Session for Primary Times Readers!

During the school summer term serious matters like exams, alternate with school trips and sports days, and then comes the long summer break. Magikats will be running maths and English programmes throughout the summer to help keep your children’s brains on the boil, plus they are offering a FREE placement session (worth £25) to all Primary Times readers!

Workshops and summer homework are all of the educational fun variety and any student from age 4 up to GCSE level is welcome to experience the Magikats effect. Teachers will welcome them back in September without experiencing the fall back that happens between June and September. Visit www. magikats.co.uk or call Claire on 01332 756380 for more information.

PLUS, for your chance to WIN a 6 week Summer Holiday programme in either Maths or English, starting w/c 14 July, visit our competition page

Discover Bolsover! A new look for historic town English Heritage’s Bolsover Castle is undergoing major rejuvenation after securing European funding to boost local trade and give the town a new lease of life.

A lot of planning and development work has gone on behind the scenes to bring the rich local history to life and attract 21st Century visitors. Local town traders are excited about the changes and say that it’s good to see how things are shaping up since they heard about the investment. For more information about ‘Discover Bolsover’, visit: www.discoverbolsover.co.uk

Farm to Fork comes to UK Classrooms The Eat Happy Project is an initiative set up to educate children about food and where it comes from. Tesco’s Food to Fork trails are being streamed online to primary school classrooms all over the UK. Children will be transported to pasta producers in Naples, the banana crops of Costa Rica and the cheese creamery in the Yorkshire Dales.

Farm to Fork trails and online field trips are open to every primary school in the UK. Schools can find out more, register their school and book a trail now at www.eathappyproject.com

Celebrate all things ‘rabbit’ this May! For those families simply bonkers for bunny rabbits, or who think guinea pigs are just the greatest, Supreme Petfoods wants to celebrate all things rabbit and guinea pig with them! This May is ‘Think Rabbit+’ Month with vet practices across the UK getting involved to help promote the best rabbit and guinea pig health care for all those loveable small family pets. Hop on over to your local participating vet practice and pick up a free goody bag, check out the posters in the waiting room and see if their practice holds the ‘Small Furry Promise’ certificate. Participating vet practices will also be offering discounts on rabbit vaccination programs and dental checks to make sure they provide the best care and advice to owners. Go to www.facebook. com/supremepetfoods for more details.

6

WHITSUN 2014 ISSUE

www.primarytimes.net

free taster sessions for our before and after school/nursery clubs!

www.schoolsoutclub.com

Contact us: Tel: 01332 737947/07984 908836 Email: info@schoolsoutclub.com

Breakfast, after school/nursery club

OFSTED 2010 RATEDOUTSTANDING!

‘The judgement of outstanding means your setting is exceptional and significant elements of your work are exemplary.’ OFSTED 2010.

Working in partnership with all local nurseries We do late collections from clubs at school

Available for children aged 3-14 years with age appropriate areas See the latest holiday club newsletter on our website

FREE & EASY ON LINE REGISTRATION Our Clubs provide childcare from 7am-6pm. We accept all childcare vouchers.

Choose from Breakfast Clubs, After School/Nursery Clubs, and our fantastic Holiday Club.

Diverse range of activities & huge selection of toys & resources.

School/nurseries we currently serve: Lawn, Portway, Curzon, Ashgate, Markeaton, Busy Bees, RSD, Whitecross Nursery, St Edmunds Nursery, Woodlands Secondary, ST Benedict’s, Kilburn Schools, Quarndon Pre-school, Denby Free, Street Lane, Horsley C of E, Holbrook, John Flamsteed and Horsley Woodhouse !WE SERVE ALL SCHOOLS AND NURSERIES ACROSS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE AT OUR HOLIDAY CLUB!

Can you give a home to a child in care?

Every child deserves a happy and safe childhood but for some children in Derbyshire that sadly doesn’t happen.

all walks of life to come forward and find out if they have what it takes to become a foster carer.’

The council is particularly looking for homes There are around 630 for older children and children in care in sibling groups and Derbyshire and they offers its foster carers all need a place to call lots of benefits, support home. That’s where and training as well as foster carers step in to competitive financial play a vital role in a child’s allowances. life.

If you think you have the Derbyshire County time and energy needed Council is backing the to become a foster carer appeal for more foster then Derbyshire County carers during Foster Council would like to Care Fortnight. hear from you.

Cabinet member for For more Children and Young information Call People Kevin Gillot Derbyshire on 0800 says: ‘We always need 083 7744 or visit more carers across www.derbyshire.

Derbyshire. We are looking for people from gov.uk/fostering

You can help them get there.

Derbyshire County Council is looking for foster carers for older children and sibling groups.

Call Derbyshire on

0800 083 77 44 Or 01629 533071

derbyshire.gov.uk/fostering 8

WHITSUN 2014 ISSUE

www.primarytimes.net

hanging around

Start your adventure with the National Trust in Derbyshire • Calke Abbey • Hardwick Hall • Kedleston Hall • Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood Have you seen our list of 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾? From blowing grass trumpets to finding pond beasties, it’s packed with fun stuff you can try at National Trust places in Derbyshire. How many can you tick off this half-term?

Join in the adventure at nationaltrust.org.uk/midlands50things

© The National Trust 2014. Registered Charity No. 205846.

Image courtesy of NTPL/Megan Taylor

Theatre Around Derbyshire

BUXTON OPERA HOUSE Box office: 0845 127 2190 Water Street, Buxton www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk MON 26 MAY

THE JUNGLE BOOK

Set in the vibrant tropical jungle of India and adapted from the original Rudyard Kipling story, this production dramatises the journey to maturity of Mowgli the man cub. With loving care from his adopted wolf family and much advice from Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear, Mowgli stands firm against the manipulation of Shere Khan the tiger.

During the light hearted half hour interval, some children are chosen and rehearsed into their parts while the rest of the audience is taught the choruses of four songs. During the interval the actors and children are costumed and the show, lasting 1 hour, runs seamlessly with everyone taking part as rehearsed.

Tickets: Child £7.50, Adult £8.50

PAVILION ARTS CENTRE Box office: 0845 127 2190 Water Street, Buxton www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk THU 29 MAY

YUMM

A dance theatre show that celebrates all that is messy at meal times! Crunchy, sweet, tart, gooey, runny, sour, thick, yummy!

Yummm! is a celebration of food seen through children’s eyes using dance, live music, quirky design & some amusing eating utensils. A highly imaginative production where tables can dance; plates spin; and the audience have a chance to contribute to the dinner time rituals! Seating the audience around the dinner table, this performance is a celebration of food and eating together. An energetic and fun dance show where the utensils of dinner are interwoven into beautifully choreographed and quirky meal time rituals. Performances are followed by a short play activity for audiences, where the children get their own utensils to play with! Tickets: £4.50 SUN 1 JUNE

MATT PRITCHARD PRESENTS EXTRA SENSORY DECEPTION

WED 28 MAY

CONSTELLATIONS

Multi-award winning international company Aracaladanza consistently delights audiences throughout Europe with their extraordinarily magical dance theatre made especially for children and families.In Constellations, choreographer Enrique Cabrera has taken the brilliantly abstract work of artist Joan Miró as his starting point and repeatedly fills his imaginary blank canvas with vivid colours, shape and movement. Wonderful dance, ingenious puppetry, and terrific digital visuals are delivered with the trademark playfulness, creativity and style which mark this company out as one of the most accessible, and one of the best. Tickets: Child: £7.50, Adult £10 FRI 6- SUN 8 JUN

THE GRUFFALO

Don’t miss Tall Stories’ hit musical stage adaptation of the award winning picture book, The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Meet a wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl and a maraca-shaking, party mad Snake! Mouse can scare these hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined...? Tickets: £12

10

WHITSUN 2014 ISSUE

Magic tricks and science tips can turn you into a Jedi master. Learn to read minds, influence thinking and make objects vanish from sight.

Family friendly entertainment full of deception, magic and silliness that will stretch the boundaries of believability. Dr Matt Pritchard is an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle and a Previous Fringe Comedy Award winner.

Tickets £6.50 THU 5 JUN

PINNOCHIO

Follow Pinocchio and his grasshopper friend as they set out on an adventure to find some fun. Now... if only his nose would just stay still!

Hiccup Theatre have joined forces with acclaimed writer Michael Rosen (We’re Going On A Bear Hunt) to bring Carlo Collodi’s timeless tale to life. Live music, puppetry, storytelling, and of course longer and longer noses, combine in a magical combination which promises to become a new theatre classic for families. Tickets: £7.50

FRI 13- SAT 14 JUN

PIRATES OF THE CURRY BEAN

Anchors away and set sail for swashbuckling pirate adventure on the high seas in this piratical musical that’s sure to shake your booty! Young twins Jack & Liza Periwinkle yearn for adventure, so imagine their joy at discovering a real life treasure map!

But when the infamous Redbeard and his pungent Pirates of the Curry Bean steal the map and kidnap their mother, the race is on to rescue her, reclaim the map and find the treasure!

Accompanied by their faithful cat Fiddlesticks, the twins join a mad admiral and his crazy crew on a voyage of adventure that takes them from Old London Docks to the mysterious island of Lumbago in the sea of Sciatica! Will they be first to find the treasure chest, or is a surprise awaiting them that’s even better than gold? With colourful characters, sparkling songs and a witty script as sharp as a cutlass, this show is dripping with piratical style! Tickets: £7

POMEGRANATE THEATRE Box Office: 01246 345222 Corporation St, Chesterfield www.pomegranatetheatre.co.uk MON 2 JUNE- WED 4 JUNE

COMMUNITY: THE WIZARD OF OZ

Based on the popular L. Frank Baum stories, Dorothy is caught in a tornado’s path and somehow ends up in the Land of Oz. Here she meets some memorable friends and foes in her journey to meet the Wizard of Oz who everyone says can help her return home and possibly grant her new friends their goals of a brain, heart and courage. Amateur production.

Tickets: £12 WED 11 JUNE

FAMILY BALLET: THE LITTLE MERMAID BALLET

A dramatic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s all-time favourite story of The Little Mermaid, who falls in love with a human Prince and gives up everything to win his love. The kind hearted Little Mermaid rescues the Prince during a storm at sea, and begins a journey that takes her far from her home beneath the waves. Determined to pursue her love on to the shore she makes a bargain with an evil Sea Witch, but it comes at a heavy price. Tickets from £14. www.primarytimes.net

25%

off traditional, princess and pirate parties from June - September (terms and conditions apply)

2 for 1 child entry with this voucher offer expires September 2014

Opening times: Monday-Friday: 9.30am - 6.00pm Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm Search Tubby Bear’s Play Zone on Facebook

Unit 1 Carrington Court, Great Northern Road, Derby DE1 1LR

01332 343144/01332 341355

Email: tubbybears@hotmail.co.uk www.tubbybearsplayzone.co.uk

ROUNDABOUT THE BEST PICK OF WHAT’S ON WHEN AND WHERE

21 MAY – 1 JUNE

THE ART ROOM ALIVE AND STITCHING An exhibition of textiles by Alive and Stitching available to view and purchase.

There will be work going back over a decade, alongside more recently resolved pieces, creating a ‘Then and Now’ display.

Artist’s sketchbooks will be available to peruse, showing explorative ideas and works in progress.

Where: Barlow, Dronfield, 0114 289380, www.aliveandstitching.co.uk 24 - 26 MAY

BOLSOVER CASTLE CAVALIER HORSEMANSHIP Witness expert horsemen in flamboyant 17th century costume put horses through their paces to baroque music in the spectacular surroundings of the riding school at Bolsover Castle. Behold, breathtaking displays of cavaliers in training, as the majestic horses master the techniques created by William Cavendish.

27 MAY - 30 MAY

JUST FOR KIDS- THE KING RECRUITS Pikes at the ready! Aim your muskets! Be put through your paces as you fall into step and defend Bolsover Castle against Cromwell’s cronies. It’s Civil War England and you’ve been recruited into King Charles I’s army. Discover what it takes to be a soldier, test your nerve and hear tales from the battlefield.

31 MAY - 1 JUN

CLASH OF THE KNIGHTS Chain-mailed and adrenalin-fuelled, massed ranks of armoured knights meet head-on. Feel the heat of the battle as four teams fight with shield and club in this genuine contest of skill and strength. Tensions will rise, alliances will be made and broken but only one team will triumph. Soak up the sights, smells and sounds of medieval encampments as food is cooked on open fires and the past is brought to life.

Enjoy merry music while your budding young knights test their bravery at knight school and burn off lots of energy in battle drills.

Where: Bolsover, Derbyshire, 01246 822 844, www.english-heritage.org.uk 25 - 26 MAY

KINGSLEY AND FROGHALL STATION COME AND SEE FIREMAN SAM

“Action Stations Everybody” Fireman Sam 12

WHITSUN 2014 ISSUE

is on his holiday, so come and meet him as he keeps a watchful eye on our fiery Steam trains.

Where: Froghall, www.churnet-valleyrailway.co.uk 26 MAY

JOHN NIKE LEISURESPORT COMPLEX FUN ACTIVITY DAY

A full day packed with activities including ski/snowboarding lessons, Cresta Run Toboggan Rides, and Sno-Tubing Sessions.

An eventful day not to be missed!

Where: Swadlincote, Derbyshire, 01283 217200, www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk 23 - 25 MAY

CATTON HALL BEARDED THEORY FESTIVAL Bearded theory is the Midlands largest performing and creative arts festival which is hosted within the iconic grounds of Catton Hall in Derbyshire.

Where: Walton on Trent, Derbyshire, www.beardedtheory.co.uk 24 MAY TO 1 JUNE 2014

NATIONAL FOREST ADVENTURE FARM COUNTRY CRAFTS WEEK This May half term holiday the Adventure Farm is having its very own Country Fair. Every day there will be different hands-on activities, demonstrations and displays including sheep shearing, sheepdog demonstrations and falconry displays. You will be able to sample local food from the farmers’ market, have a go at wood turning and corn dolly making and see a blacksmith create horseshoes. Agility dogs will be showing off their skills and you can back your favourite horse in a knock out show jumping competition.

For more information and a full timetable, go to www.adventurefarm.co.uk.

24 MAY - 1 JUN

CONKERS HALF TERM ACTIVITIES Whatever the weather there’s something for all the family to do from indoor Adventure Play through to outdoor ranger activities, Circus shoes, Trevor Hill and the Clip Clop Ponies. Go wild in the amphitheatre with Sublime Science. All activities and shows are included in the entry price.

Where: Swadlincote, Derbyshire, 01283 216 633, www.visitconkers.com

24 MAY - 1 JUN

CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE BESIDE THE SEASIDE Visit Crich Tramway Village with the kids and you will be amazed at the transformation into a family-themed seaside resort with a beach area complete with buckets and spades for children to build their own sandcastles.

Where: Matlock, Derbyshire, 01773 854 321, www.tramway.co.uk 24 MAY - 1 JUN

ILAM PARK 50 THINGS ADVENTURE TRAIL How many of the adventures on the 50 Things List can you do as you explore Ilam Park? A fun self guided trail for families of all ages. Pick up the trail sheet from the shop for £1, then go explore the great outdoors!

Activities include playing pooh sticks, daisy chain making and wild art.

Where: Derbyshire, 01335 350 503, www.nationaltrust.org.uk 27 MAY – 30 MAY

CYCLE DERBY A variety of cycling activities will be underway from learning to ride a bike, to cycling club activities including BMX and Mountain Bike coaching, cycle rides around the area, and exciting cycling skills and games.

Where: Markeaton, Derby, 01332 641747, www.cyclederby.co.uk 27 MAY - 31 MAY

CALKE ABBEY CALKE ALIVE 18th & 19th CENTURY Sir John and Dame Catherine Harpur invite you to their new house to meet some of the characters who lived and worked at Calke in the 18th Century (27 May). Meet Characters who lived and worked at Calke in the 19th Century, from scullery maids to squires, boot boys to baronets- they all have a tale to tell (31 May) Where: Melbourne, Derbyshire, 01332 863 822, www.nationaltrust.org.uk 29 MAY

ROLISTON FORESTRY CENTRE THE TALE OF JEMIMA PUDDLEDUCK Come and experience a wonderful retelling of one of Beatrix Potter’s most beloved and enduring tales, The Tale of Jemima Pudleduck.

Where: Roliston, Derbyshire, 01283 563 483, www.rolistonforestrycentre.co.uk

www.primarytimes.net

Set in 50 acres of the beautiful Peak District National Open All Year Park

“where kids really improve”

Round

“Kip McGrath has been the best learning experience we have encountered” “It’s fun and since I’ve been coming here I’ve been doing much better at school” Beautiful Nature Trail Historic Deer Park Tearoom & Gift Shop

Get even closer to the animals wi th our Keeper Ex perience

ur Visit o te websi

012 9881 4099

Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire SK23 0QS

www.chestnutcentre.co.uk

      

Professional English and Maths Tuition Primary and Secondary Fully Qualified and Highly Experienced Teachers FREE Educational Assessment Established 40 years – Proven Success Individual Programs Ofsted registered

Call your local Kip McGrath Education Centre today for a FREE Educational Assessment Appointment: Derby NORTH – 01332 670817 Derby SOUTH – 01332 381127 Derby WEST – 01332 986131

FREE CAR PARK

inside the entrance gates

• 16 species of Owls • Deer • Polecats • Harvest Mice • Scottish wildcat • Red Fox • Otters • Pine Martens

DRAMA, SINGING AND DANCE LESSONS

FREE TASTER SESSIONS AVAILABLE

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

Call Shanley on 07971 198010

derby@razzamataz.co.uk, www.razzamataztheatreschools.co.uk Razzamataz Theatre Schools, Merrill College, Brackens Lane

CLASH OF KNIGHTS Sat 31 May – Sun 1 June 10am – 5pm

Four teams of twelve knights clash hand-to-hand in a brutal scrum of Norman helmets and chain mail.

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!

Heage Lane, Etwall, Derby DE65 6LS

01283 735063

If you are looking for that ‘something extra’ for your children’s party, then look no further.

Stuart Brown provides the full party experience comprising magic, games prizes, music, balloon animals and so much more!

GET IN TOUCH TODAY!

01332 768321

www.stuartmagic.co.uk www.primarytimes.net

WHITSUN 2014 ISSUE

13

ROUND PLACES TO VISIT!

DERBY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY ed Unlimit r fo y r ent with s h t n o 12 m is m sion your ad ticket

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.

Where: The Strand, Derby, 01332 641 901, www.derbymuseums.org

HARDWICK HALL Hardwick offers visitors a year round experience, from colourful herbaceous borders and prize winning vegetables that are used in the restaurant to the picturesque circular parkland walks and plenty of family friendly activities.

Where: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 01246 850 430, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardwick

Unlimited Tram Rides Woodland Walk & Sculpture Trail Children’s Activities & Play Area Workshop Viewing Gallery Century of Trams Exhibition and loads more to experience

DENBY VISITOR CENTRE The Denby Visitor Centre has now introduced the new, exclusive Paint a Pot Studio for kids. There is a range of different items to decorate such as cars, dinosaurs, princesses and trinket boxes. It is an enjoyable experience for the kids as well as a timeout for the parents to relax, with a hot cup of afternoon tea accompanied by a scrumptious cake from the Bourne’s restaurant. Paint a Pot is open throughout the School holidays, no booking is required.

www.tramway.co.uk Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5DP | Tel: 01773 854321

Where: Denby, Derbyshire, 01773 740 799, www.denby.co.uk

DONNINGTON PARK MUSEUM

Tuition

The Donington Grand Prix Collection is, quite simply, the largest showcase of Grand Prix racing cars in the world. Four halls, with over 130 exhibits, illustrate the history of motorsport from the turn of the 20th Century, where visitors can get close to the cars driven by such famous names as Nuvolari, Mansell, Prost, Moss, Fangio and Stewart.

The Donington Grand Prix Collection houses the largest collection of McLaren and Williams racing cars in the world (outside of their respective factories), and the only complete collection of Vanwalls.

Centres

Where: Castle Donnington, Derby, 01332 810 048, www.donnington-park.co.uk

SUDBURY HALL MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD The Museum of Childhood is a delight for all ages with something for everyone. Watch your children discovering something new, or relive nostalgic memories by exploring the childhoods of times gone by, make stories, play with toys and share your childhood with others.

You can be a chimney sweep, a scullion or a Victorian pupil, and be captivated by our archive film and interactive displays.

Maths & English Derby Tuition Centre

Our Tuition Centres provide out of school Maths and English tuition for all ages, enabling students to achieve their full potential.

Where: Sudbury, Ashbourne, 01283 585 305, www.nationaltrust.or.uk • Building confidence • Developing understanding • Revision programmes • Levels up to GCSE • Problem solving • Building core skills • Effective learning • Achieving Success

To find out more contact us on 01332 756380 or claire.p@magikats.co.uk now!

www.magikats.co.uk 14

WHITSUN 2014 ISSUE

POOLE’S CAVERN 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.

Where: Buxton, Derbyshire, 01298 269 26978, www.poolescavern.co.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 www.primarytimes.net

DABOUT gates, Moorish temple and ha ha wall provide a fascinating glimpse of the past.

Where: Elvaston, Derby, 01629 533 870, www.derbyshire.gov.uk/elvaston

RAZZAMATAZ THEATRE SCHOOL

Come and join the Razzamataz family to experience a range of styles from classic West End musical theatre to funky street dance and pop singing. There are always lots of opportunities to perform for both boys and girls, from local theatres and festivals to the glittering lights of London’s West End stage.

The Derby school has been running for 6 years and runs junior, intermediate and senior groups. The students take part in an annual theatre show plus many local events including Race for life performing in front of thousands.

FREE TASTER SESSIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH OUT MAY! Please contact Shanley for more information on T: 07971198010 E: derby@razzamataz.co.uk www.razzamataztheatreschools.co.uk

CHATSWORTH 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 our shops, restaurants and award winning farm shop, or explore our beautiful 1000 acre park.

May

hALF TerM

at Derby MuseuMs

Free FAMILy FuN! Take part in our Joseph Wright themed events this half term!

Make mini 18th Century theatres, jewelled Georgian pots and hand-printed fabrics.

Visit our website for all the details.

@derbymuseums @derbysilkmill facebook.com/derbymuseums facebook.com/derbysilkmill www.derbymuseums.org

Where: Bakewell, Derbyshire, www.chatsworth.org, 01246 565300

GO APE The Go Ape experience involves fun and adventure across up to six sites. Each site features our 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. Now that’s ancient.

Where: Buxton, Derbyshire, 0843 2497896, www. goape.co.uk

THE HEIGHTS OF ABRAHAM The Heights of Abraham has remained one of the Peak District’s most popular destinations. Rising from the valley floor, the observation cars transport you in comfort and safety and allow stunning views of the Derwent Valley and surrounding Peak District. Experience the spectacular underground and hillside with The Massern Cavern, and enjoy recreated miner’s tales in The Rutland Caverd. The newly added Fossil Factory brings fun facts about rocks and formation. The Heights of Abraham will surely be a jam-packed family day out!

Where: Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, www.heightsofabraham.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 our famous Carp collection. It is also the site of the only remaining ‘Petrifying well’ in Matlock Bath. Come along and admire the beautiful worldwide Gemstone & Fossil display, private collection of Gross and Crested China and a wonderful trip down memory lane in our ‘Past Times in Matlock Bath’ Exhibition.

Where: Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, 01298 26978, www.matlockbathaquarium.co.uk

www.primarytimes.net

SPECIAL OFFER/VOUCHER FROM

HIGHFIELDS HAPPY HENS

THIS VOUCHER ENTITLES FREE ENTRY FOR 1 PERSON WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY A PAYING VISITOR This cannot be used in conjunction with any other available offer

For directions visit:

www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk HIGHFIELDS HAPPY HENS Heage Lane, Etwall, Derby DE65 6LS

WHITSUN 2014 ISSUE

15

BOOKZONE

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

Sorry Dad! By Maxine Lee

Little Tiger Press, £5.99 | 3-5 This delightful picture book follows a day in the life of a cheeky cat and his longsuffering dad. They may be the best of friends, but sometimes the little cat can’t help but get in a spot of trouble and find himself on the naughty step… Will he find the right way to say ‘Sorry Dad’?

Knightmare: Life Stinks! By Peter Bently

Stripes Publishing, £5.99 | 5-8 Cedric Thatchbottom serves Sir Percy the Proud – a knight famed throughout the land for his glorious deeds. But life at Castle Bombast isn’t quite what Cedric was expecting – in fact, it’s a total KNIGHTMARE! Roland the Rotten has challenged Percy the Proud to a joust. But the knight refuses to take part because he’s lost his lucky underpants. It turns out that Percy is lying to avoid the fight. With his master’s reputation at stake, Cedric finds himself stepping up to the challenge … what could go wrong?

The Case of the Secret Tunnel by Holly Webb

Stripes Publishing, £5.99 | 7-9 Maisie is intrigued by a new lodger at the boarding house, Mr Fred Grange, who isn’t quite what he seems. Mr Grange claims to work as a clerk for a biscuit company, but he’s out and about on the London streets at odd hours, and seems to know nothing at all about biscuits!

Determined to unmask him as a thief, she soon discovers that the truth is far more dangerous…

Swarm: Operation Sting by Simon Cheshire Stripes Publishing, £5.99 | 9-11

The team are set a new mission under the leadership of Queen Bee. When a prototype for a newly developed weapon is stolen, it’s a race against time for SWARM to locate and reclaim the weapon before the thieves crack the encryption code protecting it and steal the technology. Can they stop the villains before it’s too late?

Me and Daddy

Little Tiger Press, £9.99 | 3-6 A carry case with four mini-paperbacks, a card and stickers Use the fun stickers to decorate a special card for Dad! Then snuggle up for story time with these four fantastic books, which come in a beautifully designed carry case. The four paperbacks included in the case are: Before We Go To Bed, My Daddy and Me, Oops-aDaisy! and The Very Happy Hippo.

Marooned in Mahattan By Sheila Agnew

O’Brien Press, £6.99 | 9+ When her mother dies, 12 year-old Evie is shocked to discover that she has to go and live with her Uncle Scott in New York City. She wants to stay in her home city of Dublin with Janet, her godmother. Scott and Evie enter a reluctant compromise: Evie will spend the summer in New York and can return to live in Ireland in September if she chooses.

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!

16

WHITSUN 2014 ISSUE

www.primarytimes.net

Summer 2014!

28th July - 1st August: Beach Week!

Crafts & fun throughout the week!

Thursday 3pm - 5pm Beach Party with Disco & Meal! Organised Crafts & Games, face painting. £7.95. Limited Tickets Available.

Book early to avoid disappointment (we will not be open for normal entry at this time)

4th - 8th August: Character Week!

Mon – Woody @ 11 Fireman sam @2 Tues – Wiggly Tots 10am Wed – Minnie & Mickey @ 11am Thurs – Elsa from Frozen @ 11am & Rapunzel 2pm Fri – Snow white @ 11am

11th-15th August: Colour Week

Tues – Wiggly Tots 10am Check our Facebook page to see what colour to wear to see us & receive a free Ice Pop!

18th - 22nd August: Jungle Week

Tues – Wiggly Tots 10am Wed – Crafts Thurs – Come dressed as your favourite animal and come to play for £2.50 (excl Meal Deal) & join us on our Animal hunt!

25th-29th August: Sports Week Games @ 11 & 2 Mon – Fri!

1st - 5th September: Food Tasting Food fun every day of tthe week!

Telephone: 01773 748600

Heage Road Industrial Estate, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3GH

Be the first to read primary Times: download the Primary Times app!

Large Enough to Compete Small Enough to Care

New Headteacher Best GCSE Results in Derbyshire Co-educational Places still available for September 2014

Boys: Nursery to Year 8 Girls: Nursery to Year 13. Fully co-educational by 2019 The Settlement, Ockbrook, Derby, DE72 3RJ T: 01332 673532 E: jfowkes@ockbrooksch.co.uk W: ockbrooksch.co.uk

Competitions

WIN A COPY OF ‘KNIGHTMARELIFE STINKS’ We are giving away a copy of Knightmare, by Peter Bently. To enter, simply answer the following question: Upon which animal would a brave Knight normally sit? a) Horse b) Zebra c) Lion Competition ends Fri 4 July 2014.

WIN A 6 WEEK SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAMME WITH MAGIKATS Magikats are giving away a 6-week English or Maths Summer Holiday programme to one lucky reader! This stand-alone programme of educational fun, for children age 4 up to GCSE level, helps prevent the fall back many students can suffer during the summer.

For your chance to win simply answer the following question.

Q: The correct plural of “tomato” is a) tomatos, b) tomato’s, c) tomatoes Competition ends Fri 4 July 2014. The winner gets to choose either the English or Maths programme.

WIN A ‘ROALD DAHL’ JIGSAW PUZZLE Gibsons Jigsaws and Games invite you to relive some of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books with their 100 piece puzzles, and we have two to give away.

To enter, simply answer: Which of the following titles is a Roald Dahl classic? a) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory b) Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone c) The Gruffalo Competition ends Fri 4 July 2014.

WIN A COPY OF MAISIE HITCHENS: THE CASE OF THE SECRET TUNNEL To win a copy of Maisie Hitchens, by Holly Webb, tell us…

Q: Which 8-legged insect is known for weaving a web? a) Caterpillar b) Spider c) Daddy-long-legs Competition ends Fri 4 July 2014.

WIN A NEW CRAFT PACK FROM GALT TOYS Galt Toys has introduced seven new crafty kits to its range of Activity Packs. We have 10 of these brand new packs; including jewellery making, face paints and design kits, to give away. To enter, simply answer the question below.

Q: How many new Activity Packs have been added to the Galt Toys range?

...and the easter winners were National Forest Adventure Farm - Katharine Lightbown Ratburger - Myah Nettleford and Rachel Smith Thomas & Friends - Pamela Hutchinson, Mark Jones and Michelle Ptak

a) 7, b) 3, c) 70

Bakewell Showground Spectacular - Diane Kenton

Competition ends Fri 4 July 2014.

Galt Marble Racer - Stacey OToole and M Jones

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!

18

WHITSUN 2014 ISSUE

www.primarytimes.net

Out of School Coached Activities

At Springwood Leisure Centre, Moorways Sports Complex and Queen’s Leisure Centre Gymnastics Develop basic and more advanced skills in a safe environment, following the British Gymnastics Award scheme. For four to 16 year olds. Children must be in full time education.

Location: Springwood Leisure Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays Moorways Sports Complex on Mondays and Fridays

Trampolining Learn how to safely bounce and complete twist and turns following the British Gymnastics Award scheme. For seven to 16 year olds.

Location: Springwood Leisure Centre on Thursdays and Saturdays

Badminton Learn or improve your badminton skills. For eight years and over.

Location: Moorways Sports Complex on Saturdays

Football Learn or improve passing, shooting, dribbling and ball control skills. For five to eight year olds.

Location: Springwood Leisure Centre on Mondays

Swimming Lessons Our Learn to Swim scheme aims to teach every person to a high standard, following the British Gas ASA Learn to Swim Pathway, ensuring everyone is safe and their learning experience is enjoyable. Lessons available every day of the week.

Location: Moorways Swimming Pool and Queen’s Leisure Centre For more information on session times, prices and other sport centre activities including the school holiday programme call 01332 641234, Minicom 01332 640666 or visit www.derby.gov.uk/coaching

Free child swim voucher One child 15 years and under can swim for free in any ‘Just Swim’ pool session, when accompanied by a full paying adult at Moorways Swimming Pool or Queen’s Leisure Centre.

For pool programme visit www.derby.gov.uk/swim Child Name _________________________

Age _______

School attending ______________________________

Terms and Conditions of offer Voucher valid until 30 June 2014 for one child when attending with a full paying adult. Parent and child to register as a pay as you go customers. Voucher must be completed and given to a receptionist prior to payment. Copies not accepted, under 8s policy applies, £0.00 value. Voucher subject to availability.

VOUCHER - PRIMARY TIMES