Primary Times in Hereford & Worcester MAY HALF TERM 2017

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in Hereford & Worcester May Half Term 2017

15th May - 3rd July 2017

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Protect Our Pollinators!, Roundabout, Pinboard, Win Tickets to Sunshine Festival and much more!

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Second Floor, Richardson House, 21/24 New St, Worcester. WR1 2DP. Tel: 01905 723011 Fax: 01905 780103 Publishing Editor: Dawn Pardoe - 01905 727909 Design and Production: Paul Blyth and Amy Thomas Sales & PR Rachel Seabright - 01905 727900 rachel@pw-media.co.uk Primary Times is independently published and distributed free through Infant and Junior Schools throughout Hereford & Worcester. It is also available by subscription at £50 per year.

Its aims are to inform families and children of 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 which we run. 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. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. The copyright on all written material, logos and advertising artwork produced by our studio remains with Primary Times or the relevant contributor. Primary Times is currently publishing over 1,900,000 copies per issue throughout the counties of: Avon, Beds & Luton, Berkshire, Black Country, Bucks & Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Cardiff and S E Wales, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Edinburgh, Essex, Fife, Tayside and Central Scotland, Glasgow & Central Scotland, Gloucester, Hampshire, Hereford and Worcester, Hertfordshire, Ireland (Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, South Dublin, Cork & Waterford), Kent, Leicester, Lincolnshire, East, West, South & North London, Newcastle & North Tyneside, Norfolk, Northampton, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Tees Valley, West Midlands, Wiltshire, South & West Yorkshire. For further details contact The Primary Times Team on 01905 723011

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Come and see what makes Pitmaston so special Places available across the school Malvern Road, Worcester, WR2 4ZF Tel: 01905 423710

www.pitmaston.co.uk

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Hereford Road, Leominster, HR6 8JU • Welcoming, caring and friendly staff • Through Primary school from age 3-11 including full time nursery • New building, less than 3 years old in beautiful grounds • Forest schools • Eco-School Bronze award winner • Plenty of outdoor space for creative play and teaching and learning • Excellent parental engagement activities throughout the year including workshops for parents on different topics • Lots of sporting opportunities for all abilities • Breakfast club and after schools clubs available • KS2 residential trip opportunities

Come and see what we can offer your child!

Please feel free to make an appointment to come and have look around.

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WIN TICKETS TO WORCESTER RACECOURSE New for 2017 is Gentlemen’s Evening on Friday 26 May, a great way to start the bank holiday weekend in style. Offering great racing action for everyone, plus Morgan Motors will be displaying their cars and offering one lucky customer the chance to win one for the weekend. Tonic Worcester will be sampling their cocktails, Barbertown are hosting a pop up barber shop and men’s health charity Go Dad Run will be staging the Go Dad Run Big Blue Pants Relay Race which will be a sight to behold!

As May approaches, the team at Worcester Racecourse make their final preparations for the season ahead. Well known as being the home of summer jump racing, Worcester Racecourse has an action packed calendar commencing on Thursday 11 May and concluding on Wednesday 25 October.

Throughout the 2017 season, no fewer than 10 feature racedays will be staged at the Pitchcroft track, located in the heart of Worcester, with the racecourse hosting 20 fixtures in total, 5 of which are held on glorious summer evenings.

A perfect day out for the whole family, there are two family fun days on Sunday 25 June and Sunday 3 September, with plenty of entertainment for the kids and thrilling racing

action for the grown ups. Children under 18 go FREE with an adult! New for 2017, the season will end during half term on Wednesday 25 October, where there will be a spooky Halloween theme, giving the kids the ideal opportunity to dress up and enjoy a fun day out at the races.

The highly anticipated CrownGate Ladies Day returns on Saturday 3 June, where record crowds flock to the racecourse for a day for high fashion and high-octane jump racing.

Other feature racedays include the Severn Valley Railway Raceday on Wednesday 14 June, Senior Citizens Raceday on Wednesday 10 July, new for 2017 Irish Night on Tuesday 18 July, the Pershore Plum Festival Racenight on Tuesday 1 August, and the Big Macmillan Coffee Morning and Raceday on Friday 29 September.

Competition For your chance to win Four County Enclosure Tickets for Worcester Racecourse (for adults worth £19 each – children go free), simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

Worcester will be hosting how many racedays in 2017?

Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Family Fun Day PT, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 15th June 2017.

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Book in advance to take advantage of early booking prices, starting from just £9. Or for the ultimate day at the races enjoy fine dining in the Severn Restaurant, with packages starting from £63.

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360 Play, Kingfisher Shopping Centre, Redditch, B98 4HJ. We are offering all our customers 50% off entry every Sunday in May. Come and join in the fun, stay and play all day on Sunday for half price.

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– 1pm. Avoncroft is set in beautiful countryside on the outskirts of Bromsgrove and is teeming with plants, trees and wildlife. This event is suitable for people with a beginner’s interest in birds and who would like to know more about the wild inhabitants of our countryside. Cost: £10. www.avoncroft.org.uk

Thursday 18th – Saturday 20th

SPRING DIESEL FESTIVAL

The Cider Museum Hereford, Pomona Place, Hereford HR4 0EF. The Museum offers lifelong learning and welcomes school groups. Orchard visits can be arranged as well as hands-on opportunities of apple pressing in the harvest season. There are interactive computers and vintage film of cider making and old photographs to view and the younger visitor has the opportunity of dressing-up in 19th Century replica smocks.

Tel: 01432 354207 enquiries@cidermuseum.co.uk

Severn Valley Railway, Number One Comberton Place, Kidderminster, DY10 1QR. Our Spring Diesel Festival is back with a bang: three days of visiting heritage and modern diesel locomotives, homefleet action, evening running and one or two surprises! Following the hugely successful event in 2016, 2017’s diesel bonanza brings great opportunities for visiting locomotives and, with the lighter evenings, we are sure that May will be a hit with those who love the sounds of English Electric, Maybach and Sulzer diesel engines! There will be no steam train services on these dates. See website for times and costs. www.svr.co.uk

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Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, B60 4JR. Time: 11am

Arley Arboretum, The Estate Office, Upper Arley, Nr. Bewdley,

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FORESTRY HOME EDUCATION GROUP

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Worcestershire DY12 1XG. Time: 9.30am-11.30am. Our Forestry Home Education Group is designed for home educated children and their parents/carers to come and spend time outdoors learning & exploring! During term time sessions a typical day may involve making dens, mud pies in our mud kitchen, whittling sticks, exploring and identifying the mini beasts around the Arboretum, singing or reading a story around the campfire while toasting marshmallows or cooking popcorn. Children will have the opportunity to use various tools and learn many skills which aren’t available in the classroom or at home.

Suitable for ages 2 – 12 years. £5.00 per session per child.

PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE by calling 01299 861368 or email info@arleyarboretum.co.uk as spaces are limited.

HIDDEN SPACES, SECRET PLACES AT TUDOR HOUSE MUSEUM Friar Street, Worcester WR1 2NA. Time: 7.30pm – 9pm. As part of the national Museums at Night event, we are offering the chance to take an after-hours tour of the usually off limits spaces in Tudor House! Explore the cellars and attics, and discover the secret architecture hidden from daily view. At 7.30pm, we will start an exploration with a difference of the museum as we descend below floors to discover the ancient monuments in the cellars.

We’ll then ascend up stairs to act as building detectives, wandering the attics and seeing the architecture normally a secret only the staff get to see!

Tickets are £8 per person and include refreshments after the tour. Please note that there is no disabled access to either the attics or the cellars. To book, please visit our Eventbrite page, or call the office on 01905 612309. www.tudorhouse.org.uk

Friday 19th – Sunday 21st

THE BABY SHOW NEC North Ave, Birmingham B40 1NT. Time: 9.30am – 5.30pm.This May get ready to enjoy a fantastic shopping experience at the UK’s leading pregnancy and parenting event of the year. Find everything you need for bump, baby and you - with amazing offers all in one place, for three days only!

The show is a great way to get your hands on products and try before you buy. Brand and product experts will be there to tell you everything you need to know, so it’s a great opportunity to compare products and find the right fit for you and your baby. There will be over 200 exhibitors showcasing a huge array of essential baby products including buggies, nursery furniture, carriers, clothing, feeding, sleeping and bathing equipment. There will be a wonderful line up of speakers on The Baby Show Stage with MadeForMums including experts from the world of breastfeeding, sleep and nutrition. Cost: The advanced ticket price is £13.45 (Friday) and £14.45 (Saturday & Sunday) while on-the-door tickets cost £20. For more information visit www.thebabyshow.co.uk

Saturday 20th

A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4JR. As part of ‘Museums at Night’ we are once again hosting our popular camping night. Bring your tent, pack your sleeping bag and join us for a night under canvas at the Museum. There will be camping adventures as the sun sets, before settling down with storytelling round the campfire. There are only 30 pitches available, and a payment must be made to secure booking. Camping tickets are £30 each – This is for one tent maximum of 6 people. There will be an additional £5 charge for

Bromsgrove 01926 651159 bromsgrove@stagecoach.co.uk

Kidderminster 01562 66194 kidderminster@stagecoach.co.uk

Cwmbran & Monmouth 01633 662283 cwmbran@stagecoach.co.uk

Ledbury & Malvern 01684 439452 malvern@stagecoach.co.uk

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Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st GIANT WATERSLIDE

Hereford Board and Bike Centre, Court Farm, Tillington, Hereford, HR4 8LG. 10am – 5pm. A 400ft giant water slide is returning to Hereford Board and Bike Park in Tillington. The venue offers a steep hill, a great location and friendly people. During the allotted time youngsters should be sharing the slide with no more than 20 people meaning they should get at least four goes on the slide. For more information visit here or call 07446 090873. Tickets: £12 for 30 minute slot

Saturday 27th – Monday 29th

EWYAS HAROLD ARTS FESTIVAL Ewyas Harold, Golden Valley, Herefordshire HR2 0EG. Times: Sat & Sun 11am – 5pm, Mon 11am – 4pm. A village arts and crafts event at six village venues showcasing local talent. Also book readings and signings, music, a mobile museum, the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, an outside installation of scarecrows, and more. Free entry. www.ewyasharoldartsfestival. wordpress.com

OAK APPLE WEEKEND – A RIGHT ROYAL RESTORATION The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester WR1 2HU. Time:

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10:00 - 17:00. Join The Commandery, Worcester for their traditional spring-time celebration of the restoration of the monarchy in 1660. Historic spring tradition Oak Apple Day will be brought to life at The Commandery once again this year. It originated in 1660 as a public holiday celebrating the return to the throne of Charles II after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester, the final battle of the English Civil War. Festooned with oak leaves, The Commandery will bring this little-known tradition, which was celebrated for 200 years up until Victorian times, to life with participatory maypole and Morris dancing, a living history camp with the Worcester Militia and Restoration period children’s games. There’s also a chance to see a 17th century football match and meet some curious characters in the oldfashioned coffee shop. Visitors will want to wear their sprig of oak leaves, as tradition has it that those who didn’t were thrashed with nettles!

Morris dancing outside The Commandery. Cost: Adult £5.50, Concessions £4.50, Children (516) £2.50, Family Ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children) £13.00. Free for Worcester City Council tax payers (please make sure that you bring your council Tax bill as proof of residency) www. museumsworcestershire.org.uk

Saturday 27th May – Sunday 4th June THE SECRET GARDEN FAMILY TRAIL

Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields, Bringsty, Bromyard WR6 5TB. Time: 11am – 4pm.

Have a go at some of the ‘50 Things to do before you’re 11¾’ such as building a den, climbing a tree or hunting for bugs plus lots of other activities around the estate and on the natural play trail. Families can also follow The Secret Garden family trail around the manor house and

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orchards. The Secret Garden was a popular book published in 1911. Find out how the children of this era played in the gardens of Brockhampton. Sturdy footwear for following the trail around the manor house and in to the orchards. Follow the clues and win a prize. Cost: £2 per trail plus normal admission applies. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Sunday 28th

CROCODILE 8 MULTI TERRAIN RACE Burghill Community Academy, Burghill, Hereford, HR4 7RP. Time: 12:00pm to 12:00am.

Crocodile 8 Multi Terrain Race 8.8 mile over road, grass and mud. Adult race 3pm from Burghill Community Academy.

Entry £15 on line (affiliated members) or with a £3 surcharge (cash only) on the day (12.00-2pm). On line entry recommended as numbers are limited to 350. Age 16 yrs+.

Junior race also starts 3pm, £5 entry, 2.57 miles, enter on the day 12-2.30pm. Mini fun run starts 1.30pm, entry £2 (12.00-1.15pm). Food and music afterwards at The Bell Inn, Tillington. Charities supported this year by Crocodile 8 and The Bell Inn are Midlands Air Ambulance, Megan Baker House and Phoenix Bereavement Support Services. See website www.crocodile8.org.uk for cost information.

Sunday 28th & Monday 29th A VERY VICTORIAN WEEKEND

Witley Court and Gardens, Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcestershire, WR6 6JT. Time: 11am- 5pm. Take a trip back to Witley’s Victorian heyday for a grand family day out. Expect the best of British fun and historical high-jinx with Victorian games for all, equestrian entertainment from our on-site horse show, and Victorian falconry displays. Cost:

Normal entry applies. www.english-heritage.org.uk

VINTAGE EASTNOR Eastnor Castle, Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RL. Time: 11am. A nostalgic family fun day! Line up of impressive Steam Engines, Tea Tent, Giant Garden Games, model steam engine rides, vintage carousel, chair swing and more! Tickets: Adult £11, Child £7 or family £30. www.eastnorcastle.com

Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June FAMOUS FIVE GO TO AVONCROFT

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4JR. Half term is going to be an adventure! There are mysteries afoot, and we’ll need plucky young explorers to find clues and crack codes to solve them. Pack a picnic and bring your most trusted friends for a week of old-fashioned adventures. Dogs on leads welcome.

Cost: Normal entry charges apply. www.avoncroft.org.uk

Tuesday 30th May Friday 2nd June EXPERIMENTS AND EXPLOSIONS!

The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester WR1 2HU. Time: 11am – 3pm. Come along and join in the spirit of the Royal Society of London with hands-on experiments galore!

Find out more about the illustrious figures of the Royal Society whilst exploring The Commandery. Cost: £2 per child with experiment recipe booklet and become a member of “The Commandery Royal Society” You can also explore with our family activity packs for £1. Normal entry charges apply. www. museumsworcestershire.org.uk

Wednesday 31st

CHILDREN’S POTTERY SESSIONS Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm,

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R Eastnor, Ledbury HR8 1RD. An ideal opportunity for aspiring young potters to work with professional, ceramic artists.

Experience ‘hands on’ real clay with an exciting variety of making techniques. A different theme every time includes either a go on the potter’s wheel or work with coloured slips. The 1 ½ hour sessions take place throughout the day and are designed to suit either 4-8yrs and 9-12yrs. Small friendly groups ensure maximum attention from our experienced team of potters, always on hand to guide and offer advice. Big emphasis on having fun and learning via enjoyment. Fantastic results every time. Your child’s clay masterpiece will need to dry thoroughly before it can be fired. Collection times will be issued on the day of the workshop. Telephone or email booking essential. admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886 Cost: £15 www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

Wednesday 31st May & Thursday 1st June HOLIDAY CLUB

Oaker Wood Leisure, Kingsland, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PT. Time: 9am – 3.30pm. Activity Days at Oaker Wood are the sort of day children will remember for years to come. Our activity site is set in 175 acres of woodland where we offer a wide range of children’s activities. We also run Paintball Sessions especially for Teenagers in some school Holidays. Prices include all activities, instruction and safety equipment. Children should bring a packed lunch and morning and afternoon snacks. We

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will supply soft drinks throughout the day. Cost: Holiday Club -1 day £24.50 per child, 2 days £44.00 per child. Teen Paint Ball Mornings £15 per child. www.oakerwoodleisure.co.uk

JUNE Friday 2nd – Sunday 11th

LEOMINSTER FESTIVAL 2017 Leominster town and surrounding area. This year marks the 33rd festival and there is something for everyone in the programme. From active walks in the surrounding countryside to some high quality music provided by the famous Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra. Once again there will be input from local artists, authors and musicians. With some dedicated art workshops at The Priory by talented local illustrator Ian Welch. One of the many highlights is the free family fun day which takes place at The Grange on Saturday 10th June. Come along with the family and spend the day with Fetch Theatre and take part in the big draw. Family Event is free but other events may be charged.

Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th

BRITISH RACING GREEN Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, Shelsley Walsh, Worcester WR6 6RP. Time: 9am – 5.30pm. Best of British is the second meeting of the year at Shelsley Walsh. Saturday and Sunday have both practice and competition on each day, with practice in the morning and competition in the afternoon. The event also features a round of the Midland Hill Climb Championship (practice Saturday, competition Sunday). All competitors are offered at least two practice runs and two competitive runs on each day, with the exception of Midland Hill Climb Championship competitors whose event runs

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across the weekend and they will be have practice on Saturday with their competitive runs on Sunday. The run-offs take place on Sunday at the end of morning class runs and at the end of the day’s competition. Each day starts at about 9am with the event finishing around 5.30pm dependent on the conduct of the event. Cost: Saturday 3rd June (Practice and Competition) Advanced: £8, On Gate: £10. Sunday 4th June (Practice and Competition) Advanced: £16, On Gate: £20.

Weekend Advanced Ticket: £22.

Accompanied under 16s are free. www.shelsleywalsh.com

Thursday 8th

LET’S GO EXPLORE! A RHYME & CRAFT EVENT Hereford Library, Broad Street, Hereford HR4 9AU. Time: 13:30 - 14:30. Drop in to Hereford Library and join in the fun with rhyme, rhythm, movement and song accompanied with craft activities throughout the hour.

Suitable for children under 12 years. Cost: Free drop-in.

Contact: 01432 383600 herefordlibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk

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OPEN FARM SUNDAY Weston’s Cider Visitor Centre, The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2NQ. Our tractor and trailer ride leaves Westons Visitor Centre for our farm, to see many farming activities and our award winning herd of Hereford cattle, returning to Westons on a tractor and trailer. Free parking.

Entry charges apply. www.westons-cider.co.uk

POP-UP BABY & CHILDREN’S MARKET Tenbury CE Primary School, Bromyard Road, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BS. Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm. The place where ‘Smart Parents’ shop! Plenty to keep the little ones amused.

Buy & sell babies’ & children’s

toys, clothes & equipment.

Pre-loved Stalls £10 plus vat (Craft & Business Stalls also available). Our market venue is buggy friendly and able to accommodate hundreds of people. The majority of the stallholders will be offering their pre-loved goods for sale; these are complimented by craft stalls with handmade and unique products. Cost: Adults £1.50, kids go free. Contact: dawn1. cheekimonkeys@gmail.com

Friday 16th – Sunday 18th

ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW. The Royal Three Counties Show is the Heart of England’s premiere celebration of the countryside and rural life. There are lots of activities for all the family ensure that there is never a dull moment. Try your hand at different sports and step back in time in the medieval village, or get up close with the friendly animals in the Fur, Feather and Farm area. In the event’s theatre, show ambassador Adam Henson delivers fascinating talks and over in the main arena non-stop entertainment will culminate in the Grand Parade of Livestock. Tickets: Adult £19, child (5-15 years) £5, family (2 adults and 3 children) £43, member £16, and senior citizen £16.

Saturday 17th

SUMMER FUN & OPEN DAY West Midlands Learning Campus, Rowden House School, Rowden, Bromyard, HR7 4LS. Time: 12noon – 4pm. Join us for an afternoon of FUN! Grand Raffle, Crafts Stalls, Cakes & Sweets, Cream Teas/Ice Cream, Lawn Games, Band, Bar, Hog Roast, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Exotic Animals / Farm Animals, Bouncy Castle, Strawberries & Cream + More stalls & more fun! Contact: debbie.gibbs@senadgroup.com or telephone 01885 488096

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MINI WILDPLAY AT EASTNOR CASTLE Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RL. Have fun with the Mud Kitchen, bug hunting, den building & rope trail. Normal admission applies. www.eastnorcastle.com

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A VISIT TO BALLINGHAM HALL WITH AFTERNOON TEA Ballingham Hall, Holme Lacy, Ballingham, Hereford HR2 6NH. Time: 2.30 – 4.30pm. For over 120 years Ballingham Hall has been home to the Watkins family, owners of Castle House. A Grade II listed sandstone manor house with a fully working farm, the Hall’s kitchen garden grows much of the seasonal vegetables, herbs and fruit for the hotel’s menus.

Meet at Ballingham Hall, where you will be welcomed by George Watkins who will take you on a tour of the farm. You will meet Colin Brown, the gardener who looks after the Kitchen Garden, as well as Castle House’s pretty terraced garden. We will have a stroll around the lake before visiting the Grade II listed Church of St Dubricius, which dates from the 13th and 14th centuries and was restored in 1885. Afternoon tea will be served in Ballingham Hall’s pretty garden, weather permitting, or in the house.

Directions are available from Castle House reception. Cost: £20 for visit and afternoon tea. www.castlehse.co.uk

Saturday 24th

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The Hub at St Peter’s Centre, Church Road, Hereford, HR2 0RT. Time: 9am to 11am. Did you know there are over 2000 species of moths in the UK? Now you can get a chance to have a look at some over breakfast. We will have a wealth of different types to look at and our moth expert Tim will be on hand to explain them all. All welcome – young and old. Free but cafe open for bacon and egg rolls.

Contact: tim@clan-cic.org or call 01981 550043

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th BROMYARD GALA

Bromyard Gala Showground, The Burgess Farm, Avenbury, Bromyard, HR7 4JY. Time: 9am until close. IMA special arena event to celebrate 50 years of the Bromyard Gala will see JCB’s world famous dancing diggers take centre stage. The team are experts in driving Backhoe Loaders and making them do things you wouldn’t imagine a digger could do. Bromyard Gala began in 1967 and over the years the Gala took on the role of promoting country pursuits and became a regular fixture in the world of the steam enthusiast. The historical perspective developed with displays of vintage vehicles and entertainment in the main arena.

There will also be a celebration of rural life from the famous ancient breed of Hereford cattle, a show of Ryeland sheep and other breeds, hand-tying of fishing flies, a collection of farm animals and poultry, and a variety of traditional country crafts demonstrated by skilled artisans. Tickets: Daily price: Adults £11; seniors £10; children under five with an adult free; and children under-16 unaccompanied £2. Advanced and weekend tickets are also available. www.bromyardgala.org.uk

Sunday 25th

INTRODUCTION TO ARCHERY AT CROOME

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Visitor Centre, Croome D’Abitot, Nr High Green, Worcestershire WR8 9DW. Time: 10am-4.30pm.

An Archery GB qualified instructor will show you how to shoot a ‘Recurve Bow’ with as much time spent shooting arrows as possible. All bows, arrows and safety equipment are supplied. There will be multiple sessions during the day, each lasting an hour with a maximum of 9 persons in each session. Cost: £7 per person Minimum age 8 years. Booking essential by calling Really Rural on 01885 489104 or visiting ww.reallyrural.co.uk or email info@reallyrural.co.uk

ALLEN STEAM ENGINE/ WW1 CENTENARY The Waterworks Museum, Broomy Hill, Hereford HR4 0LJ. The Waterworks Museum interprets unique stories of one of the country’s first metropolitan water systems through exhibitions and educational programs on engineering, architecture, social history, and public health. This is a day when the museum will celebrate Herefordshire’s contribution during WW1.

Tickets: In Steam Days: Adults £6.00, Seniors £5.00, Children £4.00. www.waterworksmuseum.org

JULY Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd

SHOBDON FOOD AND FLYING FESTIVAL Shobdon Airfield, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9NR. Shobdon Food and Flying Festival has been a fixture of the county’s calendar for over a decade making it the longest running event of its kind in Herefordshire. What started as a village show with a few dozen visitors has grown into an event that now sees thousands flock

to the small north Herefordshire village. Set at an historic Second World War airfield, this event combines the best local food, a host of aviation attractions, arts and crafts, demonstrations, and live music. Visitors have a chance to browse the collection of static aircraft and helicopters and watch dozens of arrivals from around the country throughout the weekend. Take a light aircraft or helicopter trial flight over beautiful Herefordshire countryside. Enjoy talks and demonstrations on various aspects of aviation. For more details and cost see website shobdonfoodandflyingfestival. co.uk

TRUCKFEST SOUTH WEST AND WALES Three Counties Showground, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW. 2015 saw an abundance of Truck entries at Truckfest South West & Wales, filling the Three Counties Showground! 2017 promises to bring back the best of the bunch. Cost: See website for prices and times. www.threecounties.co.uk www.truckfest.co.uk

Sunday 2nd

Happys Circus Upton Snodsbury Park, Upton Snodsbury, WR7 4NZ. 12.30pm.

Recreational Association proudly present Happys Circus and their fun packed acrobatic and comedy show. With BBQ, Drinks, Raffle and Circus crafting and games. Show starts 2pm. Tickets £10 adult, £8 child (under 2s on laps free). Tickets available direct from Upton Snodsbury Post office or via our Facebook page @USPRAUK. Tel: 01905 381511; E: youngupsnods1@ aol.co.uk

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JOUST! at cardiff castle A huge favourite with the crowds and a fantastic family day out, ‘The Knights of Royal England’ return to the Castle with a dazzling show and an epic display of jousting and horsemanship on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July, 10am - 5pm.

Reckless and brave, skilful and fiercely competitive, the knights stop at nothing as they charge at full tilt at breakneck speed on their trusty steeds. Lances splinter as the knights take to battle from the saddle in some spectacular horseback stunts. Enjoy the pageantry, jeer or cheer for your favourite knight, join in the children’s parade, dragon parade, come in costume and be part of the spectacle. Story-telling, strolling musicians, combat displays and a village encampment to explore makes for a magical medieval day out. Children under 5 go free and there are discounts if you book before Monday 26 June.

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There is so much for the family to do – race each other on the dodgems, ride the carousel, dress up as a favourite character in 360 street – and that’s even before the kids have taken on the playframe! 360 Play is about creating quality memories for families spending quality time together – that’s why our playtime is unlimited and our entry price is all you will need to pay to use all of the facilities. Our centres in Milton

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There are lots of FREE Events for Families at Ledbury Poetry Festival including Outdoor Magic in the Walled Garden, Ledbury, HR8 1PJ on Saturday 1 and Saturday 8 July. Make Time for Rhyme with the Word Wizards, travel through rhyme zones and expect zany names, crazy words and a ton of fun for everyone! Make your own Quirky Folk, like all the best characters in books, with artist Jeanette McCulloch. Join an all-age musical wand making workshop and use riffs, rap and rhythm and your own magic word to weave spells with the Minstrels of Magic! Make a Map of Outdoor Magic using words and pictures and the Hat of Surprise. Come and wave your

magic wonder with Creativity Conjurer Sally Crabtree. Follow the Nursery Rhymes Trail and see Humpty Dumpty, mind the tuffet and look out for Polly making tea! Come on A Squawking Adventure with Flit, Flap and Fly and follow a young chick’s frantic and funny journey. Visit the Ledbury Poetry Festival website for full details of marvellous poetic and creative happenings, including a schools’ event with John Hegley and a beautiful day of performances and workshops with Hedgespoken.

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CREATURE ARK All The Fun Creature Ark provides a professional service that gives children, from 4 to 104, a rewarding, fun and educational experience with the opportunity to get up close and personal with the likes of Snakes, Lizards, Cockroaches, Scorpion, Rats and even our ever popular Tarantula.

Rainforest, Minibeast, Inheritance and Evolution amongst others. We visit children’s parties, larger community events, Brownies - the list is endless.

Oh, and photo opportunities that don’t come along every day!

Providing personal and bespoke services, we offer an unforgettable experience, tailored to individual needs.

Animals hold a strange fascination for all ages and abilities. Holding and experiencing the cute and cuddly and the more unusual can be an exciting, therapeutic experience, building confidence and understanding and most of all FUN!

Creature Ark educational school workshops cover topics such as

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of the Circus Run away to the circus at Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, on Bank Holiday Monday 29 May (11am – 4pm). Try your hand at circus skills including juggling, spinning plates and stilt walking with our circus professional Steve Kaos. Children can also enjoy making a paper tiger and designing their own clown mask. Other fun and games will be happening throughout the day including an explorer trail around the museum where you can discover over 1000 years of history.

The fun continues from Tuesday 30 May - Thursday 1 June when children will be able to take part in fun Circus themed craft activities (10.30am – 4pm).

All week James Kitchen will be providing lunches, snacks and tasty treats too.

Family entry is just £13 (Tues-Thurs activities are an extra £2 per child).

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Treasure hunts, challenges

and lots of steam trains – half-term fun at the SVR! A Treasure Hunt challenge awaits visitors at The Engine House Visitor Centre, and once the bounty has been found, there are plenty of fun interactive exhibits to explore, from the Peter’s Railway Young Engineers Centre to the Travelling Post Office as well as the SVR’s reserve collection of heritage steam locomotives to marvel at.

Amazing heritage steam trains and fun challenges are on offer to visitors at the Severn Valley Railway this half-term.

A family friendly menu is on offer at The Engine House’s Flag & Whistle Food Stop, with its panoramic views out over the Severn Valley and children can let-off steam on The Engine House’s outdoor play area.

The Railway’s heritage steam locomotives will be in full steam, taking passengers on exciting journeys of adventure through the beautiful Severn Valley from May 27th – June 4th.

Clare Gibbard, the SVR’s marketing and communications manager, said: “We’re offering a real treat for visitors of all ages this half-term.”

Visitors can pick-up special I-spy quiz sheets from booking offices and test their powers of observation, spotting special landmarks as they travel along the line.

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family activities announced for

wychwood festival 2017 Wychwood Festival has unveiled it’s extensive family programme for 2017, featuring a host of workshops, performances and talks. The offering includes everything from yoga, circus classes and dance workshops to multi sensory music sessions and much more. Arts and crafts will also feature heavily with Absolutely Clay, as well as Muggins Pottery, Pimp My Hat & Wellies and Origami all appearing. The festival takes place on the stunning grounds of Cheltenham Racecourse, 2nd - 4th June, weekend and day tickets are on sale with more information at www.wychwoodfestival. com.

Over the past 12 years Wychwood Festival has cemented itself as one of the country’s favourite family friendly weekends. Welcoming all generations, the festival curates a packed programme year on year with timeless greats, upcoming music, literature, comedy, children’s entertainment, food and drink and more.

Wychwood this year aims to bring out the creative side of family life by running a selection of amazing workshops. Festival goers will have the chance to glamorise their wellies during a Pimp My Hat and Wellies session or transform an old LP into a brilliant festival souvenir with

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Groovvy Records. Salix Arts will also be on hand to show families how to weave willow and other techniques during their Willow Workshop.

Those looking to get a little bit physical will be able to join in with dance work shops including Belly Dancing, Swing Dance and the 80’s favourite Shim Sham Dance.

BBC 6 Music’s resident poet Murray Lachlan Young will provide an enlightening hour of merriment and mayhem in a ground-breaking show with his Modern Cautionary Tales for Children, whilst Professor Elemental will be running an interactive Rap Workshop for every age and ability.

The question How Can Autistic People Help You? will be explored with fun sessions explaining how the condition has already benefitted the world, alongside this Cheltenham Poetry Festival bring along singer song writer Chris Hemingway to lead a lyric writing workshop in which festival goers will explore ways of using narrative, character and even a little humour to craft punchy lyrics.

For the musical minded Ukulele lessons for all abilities will take place at the festival, not to

mention Come and Sing workshops for adults and Open Mic Session. The little ones will also have the chance to explore languages through music, puppets and parachutes with the help of Multilingual, Multisensory Music Session .

Wychwood have also announced new names joining it’s stages, including reggae legends Aswad, north-indian drumming ensemble The Dhol Foundation, indie band The Rah’s, Cheltenham’s own Fawner as well as SHYLO, Jazzy Heath, Pierce Jenkins, Indigo Haze, Duncan Reid & The Bigheads, LEAH, Light Blue plus many more.

The family programme and literature line up join an already amazing musical offering with The Buzzcocks, Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark and The Levellers all set to headline. Revellers can also expect performances from Billy Brag, The Stypes, Thrill Collins, Beans on Toast, CBeebies superstar Katy Ashworth plus new comers InHeaven, Cabbage, Flamingods, Big Boy Bloater and more.

Weekend tickets start from £140 for an adult, £70 10 - 15 year olds and £27.50 for 5 - 9 year olds. All tickets and more information is available from www.wychwoodfestival.com. n

BOOK WEEK AT ARLEY ARBORETUM Every school holiday Arley Arboretum allows free entrance for children and this May half term our theme is BOOK WEEK. Free entrance applies from 29th May to 2nd June 2017.

Arley Arboretum is a fantastic venue for a family day out or to meet up with friends. With over 45 acres to explore, the children can run around and expel some of their excess energy.

During Book Week, we have a new book trail, with a small £2 charge. Everyone who completes the trail will get a prize book. We would like to encourage our visitors to bring along a book and find a lovely spot to nestle down and read to their children. The setting couldn’t be better.

We are also running a Facebook competition, bring your little ones dressed up as their favourite book character and post a photo of them at the arboretum to be entered to win a free Family ticket.

Our very popular Forest School is also returning.

This will be running on the Tuesday to the Friday.

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Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Sunshine PT, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 15th June 2017.

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BIG PEOPLE, LITTLE PEOPLE MOVING TOGETHER Wednesday 17th May, 10am. Movement workshop for 2-4 year olds. Led by Ruth Jacombs. This physical session for grown-ups and their little ones will include a variety of movement games and props to stimulate and inspire movement, dance and creative physical play in a fun create environment, from calming therapeutic explorations to full bodied energized improvisations.

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two magical friends who help him to recall the old days in the shoe shop, reliving the hard times, the good times and the magic! The Elves help Geoff to remember his glorious past and eventually he realises that a little bit of elf magic is all he needs to give his wife the only thing she’s ever wanted, just in time for her 90th Birthday. The show features original toe-tapping music, laugh out loud characters, puppetry and even a little bit of real magic! Just like a comfy old slipper, The Elves and the Shoemaker is a story sure to make old and young alike feel all warm and cosy inside. Age 4+.

Tickets: £10, £8 - under 16s. £32 - Family 2+2 or 1+3

The courtyard Tel: 01432 340555

THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER Sunday 21st May, 12noon & 2.30pm. Join Full House Theatre on a high jinks journey of joy and rediscovering of the past. In this topsy-turvy re-telling we meet Geoff, a lovable retired shoemaker. Now in his twilight years Geoff struggles with his memory and the patchwork of his past. One day at the bottom of his garden he is visited by

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THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT – FOX AND RABBIT’S IDIOT’S GUIDE Saturday 10th June, 11am.

Join the wayward Reynard. H. Fox and his reluctant sidekick Rabbit as they meander their inelegant way around the world of the Owl and the Pussycat in their beautiful pea-green boat.

Dodge the jellyfish in the deep blue sea, climb the bong-tree

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to meet the spirit who dwells within and journey with them to find the allusive and mythical shilling. Aided by a rockabilly hog (Elvis Pigsley), a Compass Fish and a somewhat melodramatic turkey – can Fox and Rabbit get the Owl and Pussycat to the hill on time to finally tie the knot? The MakeShift Ensemble bring a sense of adventure and humour to this wonderful retelling of Edward Lear’s classic nonsense poem, brought to life with puppetry and live music.

Bring your imaginations and your runcible spoons and be entertained whatever your age.

Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity at 10.30am – Create your own nonsense poem.

Free pre activity from 10:30am.

Tickets: £6

HORRIBLE HISTORIES: THE BEST OF BARMY BRITAIN Monday 12th – Wednesday 14th June, 1.30pm & 7pm.

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for a special one-hour production of Barmy Britain which is touring the country.

Could you beat battling Boudica?

What if you caught the putrid plague? Would you lose your heart or your head to horrible

Henry? Will Parliament survive Gunpowder Guy? Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Escape the clutches of Burke and Hare and move to the groove with party queen, Victoria! It’s the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in!

Tickets: £16, Concessions £14

The conquest Tel: 01885 488575

NT LIVE RECORDING: PETER PAN Saturday 10th June, 2.30pm. All children, except one, grow up…Captured live at the National Theatre, a recorded performance of JM Barrie’s much-loved tale screens in cinemas. When Peter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, loses his shadow, headstrong Wendy helps him to reattach it. In return, she is invited to Neverland, where Tinker Bell the fairy, Tiger Lily and the vengeful Captain Hook await. A riot of magic, music and make-believe ensues. A delight for children and adults alike. Tickets: £10, £5 (under 16) Family 2 +2 £25

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evesham arts Tel: 01386 446944

SCHOOLS TOGETHER CONCERT Thursday 22nd June, 7pm.

Once again the overwhelming enthusiasm of our young musicians from the four local middle schools will shine through and entertain. Each school will delight by singing and playing their “Show Stoppers” and at the end of the concert the four schools will join together to perform. Featuring young musicians from Bredon Hill, Blackminster, De Montfort & St Egwins Middle Schools, promoted by Evesham Festival of Music. Tickets: £3.00 (Student) £6.00 (Full price)

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PEPPA PIG: MY FIRST CINEMA EXPERIENCE Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd June, 11am. A fun and exciting interactive cinema experience for pre-schoolers, bring your little ones along to join Peppa in 9 brand new episodes of the popular TV show. Peppa and her friends visit London and go on a red double-decker bus with the Queen, travel to Australia to visit Kylie Kangaroo as well as see who can make the biggest splash. Be sure to sing and dance along with live-action Peppa, George and Daisy in between each episode. Tickets: £5 - £8

EAST OF THE SUN, WEST OF THE MOON Saturday 3rd June, 2pm & 3pm. Based on a traditional Nordic story, East of the Sun, West of the Moon is a spellbinding tale of adventure, mystery and romance featuring a magical white bear, a young girl and an anarchic troll!

Choreographed to an original soundtrack, this beautiful, mesmerizing show demonstrates

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the skill and style of Bunraku puppetry. A visual tale, told without words, the performance captivates audiences of all ages.

Suitable for ages 5+. For East of the Sun, West of the Moon ticket holders, there is a workshop following this performance.

Tickets: £6.

malvern theatre Tel: 0845 287 2146

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th May. Times: Wed 24th: 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Thurs 25th: 10.30am & 1.30pm. The timeless classic makes its way off the page and onto the stage.

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories – The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Tickets: £12.88, £10.64 Children

of friendship, adventure and bravery. When Babe arrives at Hogget’s Farm he is taken in by the trusty sheep dog Fly and discovers a talent for herding.

With the help of his adopted Mum, our polite piglet soon wins over the most suspicious of sheep. But can a small pig make it in a dog’s world, and when his farmyard friends are in trouble can Babe save the day?

Join us for an enchanting family favourite, as the classic novel which inspired the Oscar-winning film, is brought to life by a cast of West End performers in a show brimming with laughter, thrills, stunning puppetry and original live music. Recommended for ages 5+. Tickets: £17.92 & £20.16 - £5 off for children

norbury theatre Tel: 01905 770154

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Saturday 20th May, 2.30pm.

A short play performed by adults especially for children aged 3 years plus. They make a fun birthday treat! The Norbury Players present an amateur production. Tickets £1.50

‘THOSE GOOD OLD DAYS of MUSIC HALL’

Tuesday 30th May, 10.30am - 12.30pm. We invite you come along and take part in creating Malvern`s longest caterpillar and most exquisite butterflies.

Inspired by Eric Carle`s `Hungry Caterpillar`, there will be a session of painting, ripping, and sticking. A short break for you to have a cupcake or a nice green leaf and you have a beautiful creation to take home with you.

For ages 4-7. Tickets: £6

Friday 26th - Saturday 27th May, 7.30pm with 2.30pm matinee on Saturday.

Come and join the Worcester Gilbert & Sullivan Society for an entertaining and fun-filled evening in the traditional style of the music hall. An evening packed with well- loved songs, close harmony singing and comedy all under the watchful eye of a venerable virtuoso of vocabulary, our worthy chairman. Our special guest is the ever-popular and very talented Barry North. You will be transported back to Those Good Old Days of Music Hall, so, dress up (only if you want to), turn up and sing up. You’ll be glad you did. Tickets £12, £5 for children up to 16yrs

Friday 16th – Sunday 18th June. Times: Fri at 4.30pm & 7.30pm & Sat & Sun at 2pm & 5pm. The little pig with big dreams. Meet the lovable Babe in a heart-warming tale

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SING Saturday 20th May, 10am.

Saturday morning Kids Club - In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theatre impresario’s attempt to save his theatre with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists find that their lives will never be the same!

Tickets: £2.50

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HAPPY STEPS PRESENT – LIFE IS A DANCE Thursday 15th - Sunday 18th June. Times: Thursday & Friday at 6.30pm, Saturday & Sunday at 12.30pm and 5.30pm. A heart-warming story of a child’s dream to perform and share her love of dance with others. With friendship and love, travel and determination, dreams really do come true. Join the children and students of Happy Steps and Steps Academy to enjoy this magical dance show. With ballet, jazz, tap and musical theatre, there is something for everyone.

Each year the talent grows.

Enjoy this first class production show. Tickets: £11.50 (Concessions £10)

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