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Back to School 2017

4th September - 9th October 2017

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School Open Day Special, Roundabout, Pinboard, Theatre 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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Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury HR8 1RD. 10am-4pm. Simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or telephone 01531 633886 to book a session, turn up and choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects using real clay and the potter’s wheel.

No minimum order of participants required and projects start at just £5.

Excellent & creative indoor activity.

TARGET SHOOTING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES Oaker Wood Leisure, Kingsland, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PT. We have designed a purpose built target range to enable you to try out a selection of “weapons” in a safe and controlled environment. We offer crossbows, air rifles and pistols.

Play our new Target Snooker - just like a game of regular snooker except you “shoot” the balls rather than potting them. For groups smaller than the minimum number please contact us. Lengths of session vary depending on group size. Please see our price list. Minimum age 8.

Duration 2 hours. Cost: from £25 www.oakerwoodleisure.co.uk

Thursday 7th - Sunday 10th STINKY TUDORS Tudor House Museum, Friar Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2NA. 10am – 4pm. For Heritage Open Days in 2017, visitors to Tudor House Museum will be able to experience the Stinky Tudors! What made

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Free entry. www.tudorhouse.org.uk

Friday 8th HERITAGE OPEN DAY Museum of Royal Worcester, Severn Street, Worcester WR1 2ND. 10am – 5pm. As part of Heritage Open Days the Museum of Royal Worcester will open its doors for free. Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, where organisations offer the opportunity to see hidden places and try out new experiences for free. Master Gilder Ken Russell will demonstrate his skills in the galleries between 10am and 3pm. Ken is an ex Royal Worcester Artist with over 40 years of experience. He takes his inspiration from the Dudley service and specialises in creating intricate jewelled pieces of work. Free entry. www.museumofroyalworcester.org

Friday 8th – Sunday 10th BUSFEST Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW. 10am – close. Busfest, the world’s largest Volkswagen camper van show, provides entertainment and battle of bands competition at the Three Counties Showground. Held over a 3 full days in September, with over 8000 vehicles 25000 people attending plus over 300 trade stands the BUSFEST provides absolutely everything and anything you could possibly want to do with VW

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transporters plus a whole lot more.

We will be opening to camping and day visitors from 10am on the Friday.

We will have our trade stands in place but the full program of events for the weekend will not begin until Saturday.

See website for prices starting from £15 a day. www.busfest.org

Friday 8th September – Sunday 22nd October INSPIRED BY MACHINERY Forge Mill & Bordesley Abbey, Needle Mill Lane, Riverside, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HY. 11am – 4pm. The Westhope group is a diverse group of textile artists who primarily work with lace techniques and its members have been working on this challenging theme for over two years and have been inspired by everything from lighthouses to sewing machines, from boat lifts to turbines. It is an exhibition that definitely will challenge people’s perception of lace and shows what traditional lace techniques can achieve. Museum admission applies. www.forgemill.org.uk

Saturday 9th KINGTON SHOW The Ovals, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3LN. 9am -6pm. Kington Show offers a various range of activities such as a traditional show with horses, cattle, sheep, motorbike stunt team or an after show dance. There will be nearly 200 trade stands at the event, with many local producers, arts and crafts, food, tools, toys, clothes, tractors. For more information call 01544 340598. Tickets: £12.50, 10-17 years old £5, under 10’s Free.

GUIDED TOUR Infirmary Museum, University of Worcester, City Campus, Worcester WR1 3AS. Come visit The Infirmary Museum on Heritage Open Day for a free guided tour of the former nurses’ home, Mulberry House. This event is exclusive to Heritage Open Day so don’t miss out! To book tickets please visit: www.medicalmuseum.org.uk

HERITAGE WEEKEND Harvington, Nr. Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 4LR. 11.30am – 4pm. For Heritage Open Days come and discover the rarely revealed attics of Harvington Hall. Deliberately disorientating and on different floor levels, Harvington’s attics were brilliantly adapted to hold secrets like the rest of the house. Attic places limited. Tickets: Adults £9.00, Seniors

£8.00, Children £5.00. Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) £25.00.

Gardens and Malt House Visitor Centre £3.50. www.harvingtonhall.com

HERITAGE OPEN DAY Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Nr. Kidderminster, DY11 7XZ. 11am – 5pm. A free family event at Hartlebury – explore 1000 years of history, meet the Castle’s Housekeeper, get hands-on with our collections and learn more about the Hartlebury Castle project through tours and bite-sized talks. Free event

GRANDPARENTS WEEKEND All Things Wild, Station Road, Honeybourne, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7QZ. Treat your Grandparents to a great day out at All Things Wild and make the most of our Grandparent’s weekend offer. Admission just £5 each when grandparents and grandchildren visit together. See website for details www.allthingswild.co.uk

HERITAGE OPEN DAY Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DW. 10am – 5pm.

This year, supported by internationally renowned artists Heather and Ivan Morison, we begin the showcasing of our Walled Garden and Pleasure Grounds Restoration Project. Discover their contemporary re-envisioning of the Georgian eye-catcher, Look! Look!

Look! in the walled garden. In the parkland, you can explore ‘Capability’ Brown’s masterpiece with Red Earth’s ‘Genius Loci’ exhibition. Don’t miss Bouke de Vries’ Arts Council award winning ceramic sculpture, ‘War & Pieces’ in the mansion. Free event.

Normal admission applies.

DISCOVER THE BASEMENT VAULT The Black and White House Museum High Street Hereford HR1 2AA. 10am – 4pm. Discover the usually off limits basement vault at the Black and White House Museum. As part of Heritage Open days The Black and White House Museum will also be opening up its basement containing the impressive room safe from when the building was used as a bank, all the open sites in Herefordshire can be found on the Heritage Open days website.

Saturday 9th & September 10th SAXON WEEKEND The Estate Office, Upper Arley, Nr. Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1XG.

Bromsgrove 01527 868636 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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R 11am-5pm. The Raudr Vagr Saxons are setting up camp at Arley Arboretum, recreating the lifestyle of the Anglo-Saxon people. Come and experience life in an Anglo-Saxon camp in this impressive Living History enactment. Raudr Vagr members will be in authentic period costume, demonstrating a variety of Saxons crafts, skills and pastimes. Learn more about the Anglo-Saxons and see them in action this September! FREE with General Admission.

SALT FEST Droitwich Spa Town Centre, Victoria Square, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8DS. Droitwich Spa Salt Fest started in 2006 to celebrate the town’s unique salt heritage. Whilst the salt heritage and Romans are still important aspects, the event has now become a showcase for the town, businesses and community. Many local groups take part running stalls and organising activities whilst the music showcase features up and coming local performers. www.saltfest.co.uk

Saturday 9th – Sunday 17th HEREFORDSHIRE ART WEEK Venues across the county including Market House Market Place Ross-on Wye HR9 5NX. Herefordshire Art Week is a week-long celebration of all art in the county. Scattered around like a treasure hunt, all the best bits of art are open and available with places to visit no matter where you live. There are 101 venues across the county, with 297 artists exhibiting there truly is something for everyone.

If you’re living in the Ross area then one of the staple exhibitions will be located in the Market House itself with several superb exhibitions on display throughout the week. In addition to all the special events, there will a vast selection of artists showing off their work which you can freely visit throughout the day.

Sunday 10th WYRE FOREST WATCH: 30TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Lower

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Smite Farm, Hindlip, Worcestershire WR3 8SZ. 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Activities aimed at 8–13 year olds. Younger children are welcome. Booking essential. Picnic site. Cost: £1.50 per child, parking charges apply. www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk

FAMILY FUN DAY AND DOG SHOW Worcester Countryside Centre, Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2LG. 11am – 3pm. Family fun day and dog show. Disabled access. Parking, cycle parking, picnic area, wheelchair friendly, waymarked walks, BBQ, Childrens play area, orienteering, information, toilets, Visitor Centre and Cafe, baby change facility. Free event.

HERITAGE OPEN DAY The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester WR1 2HU. 10am- 5pm. Step back in time at The Commandery into the tense, murky Worcester of 1651, where trouble is brewing. Immerse yourself in The Commandery’s most significant moment in history and find yourself caught between two sides – will you choose to show allegiance to King or Parliament? Free entry for all.

Saturday 16th WILD FOOD FORAGING Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0PY. 10am – 4pm. We’ve long been partial to a good root around Herefordshire’s hedgerows and fields. It’s why we’ll loudly champion sustainable foraging whenever we get the chance and recommend that you check out this new event at Queenswood Country Park, near Leominster. Ideal for beginners who’d prefer to pick fruit, than find inventive ways to eat weeds. Now you have the chance to follow an expert forager and make your own pot of jam in the process. The foraging sessions are part of the ‘Living Well’ project administered by New Leaf Sustainable Development and funded by the National Lottery.

Sunday 17th HEDGEHOG FESTIVAL Hope and Anchor, Rope Walk, Ross.

11am- 4pm. The Hedgehog Festival in Ross-on-Wye delivers educational nature and arts based events to teach children and adults of all ages about preserving hedgehogs and their habitats as well as raising their awareness about our town’s ancient links to the hedgehog. Come and enjoy celebrating hedgehogs and other

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wonderful wildlife. Birds of prey, plants, crafts and stories too. Free event.

Sunday 24th HERITAGE OPEN DAY Waterworks Museum, Broomy Hill, Hereford HR4 0LJ. 1pm – 4pm.

The museum traces the history of drinking water from the cavedwellers up to the present day through wonderful working engines, superb display panels, guidebooks and films and the knowledge shared by the Museum’s volunteers.

Children welcome. Disabled access. www.waterworksmuseum.org

OCTOBER Wednesday 4th JOHN DOUGHERTY@ HEREFORD LIBRARY Hereford Library, Broad Street, Hereford, HR4 9AU. 11am. Utterly bonkers and laugh out loud funny join children’s author John Dougherty and his guitar for a trip around the island of Great Kerfuffle, home of Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and some very bad badgers. Laughter and

singing are guaranteed. Books will be available to buy on the day. Tickets: £2 available from Hereford Library.

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th CIDER WEEKEND Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DW. 10am – 5pm. The Cider Weekend at Berrington Hall showcases Berrington’s harvest of its vintage apple collection, which will be on display and available to buy and take home over the weekend.

Cider bars, apple grafting, pruning and identification and pressing demonstrations. Free event but normal admission applies. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall

Sunday 8th NATIONAL STERLING ENGINE RALLY Waterworks Museum, Broomy Hill, Hereford HR4 0LJ. Enigmatic hot-air engines from all over the UK. Tickets: Tuesdays (not in steam) Adults £4.00, Seniors £3.00, Children £2.00 In Steam Days: Adults £6.00, Seniors £5.00, Children £4.00. www.waterworksmuseum.org

27 Broad St, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1BB

Release their potential and yours See your family get fitter, have fun and learn self defence from our friendly, professional instructors.

Our Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing classes are the perfect family activity and really are for everyone. Mums, Dads and kids of all ages can benefit from our classes. For the competitive one in the family, membership with our school can give access to national and international competitions!

www.worcestershiremartialarts.co.uk

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CREATING THRILLS AND

SKILLS FOR LIFE The Pauline Quirke Academy is a weekend performing arts school for 4-18 year olds - and the newest academy is opening in Worcester on Saturday 14th October.

Students spend three hours with us, rotating through hour long sessions in comedy & drama, musical theatre and film & television. Our specialist modules, packed full of tips that Pauline has learnt from nearly 50 years in the business, will teach you everything you need to know to act, sing, dance or direct like a professional.

By working with people we believe are outstanding in their field, we aim to provide our students with a constantly evolving experience- something that is fresh, exciting and bang up-to-date.

PQA believe in inspiring and rewarding our

students, so we offer free group Trinity exams, masterclasses, cinema screenings, the chance to join our exclusive agency - Quirky Kidz and the opportunity to perform in London’s West End. PQA Worcester is holding a free open day on Saturday 14th October from 1.45 – 5pm at The Keyes Building, King’ School, 5 College Green, Worcester, WR1 2LL. PQA is also enrolling now in Evesham!

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Everyone Active

comes to Bromsgrove

Sports and leisure operator, Everyone Active, is now working in partnership with Bromsgrove District Council to manage its leisure facilities across the district. Together, Bromsgrove District Council and Everyone Active aim to increase the health and wellbeing of the local community through physical activity by extending the current leisure provision.

Everyone Active are managing Dolphin Centre, and will manage the brand new Bromsgrove Sports and Leisure Centre when it opens to the public later this year. The new site will include a six lane 25m pool, a learner pool, a state-of-the-art gym, three studios, spa, sauna and steam room. n For more information on Everyone Active, please visit: www.everyoneactive.com.

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WIN A 360 QUARTERLY PASS We know you love playing at 360, and you could win a Quarterly Play Pass if you can identify this picture.

What part of or play equipment is this from?

360 Street Our original and UK renowned role play zone 360 Street, which hosts full size shops and play settings where role play becomes almost real.

Messy Play Area Come and make a mess with us; paint, chalk, stick and glue. Our helpers are on hand to clean up as you go and offer that little creative help if needed.

Rides Ride all day long at no extra charge.

Race dad on the dodgems or take mum for a spin on the carousel. There are over 10 different characters to ride.

To enter all you have to do is email your answer to us at competition@360play.uk.com and we will pick one lucky winner every month at random.

360 Play is the one stop family entertainment venue for creative, active, stimulating fun whatever the weather.

Enjoy soft play on our huge play frames; giant wave slides, aerial gliders, interactive ball zone, assault race track, aerial swings, cargo nets and tunnels, roundabout and much, much more.

Cafe Our 360 cafĂŠ prides itself in providing fresh food, from a snack to a full meal.

Order at the counter then sit back and we will deliver your freshly prepared food to your table. We serve fresh food – not fast food.

Party 360 Play is great for birthday parties. We understand the work involved when you want to organise that special family event and want everything to be just right.

360 Play, unlimited play, unlimited fun. Visit us at 360play.co.uk or follow us on Facebook n

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Blessed Edward

Oldcorne Catholic College Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is a very successful school in Worcester City as evidenced by the attainment and progress of its students.

The college has in the three years been awarded national SSAT recognition for being in the top 20% of schools nationally for value added progress of students and the higher A*-C pass rate including English and Maths at GCSE.

The college is committed to the promotion of Gospel Values and personal achievement. Through our Gospel Values of love, compassion, holiness, truth, sacrifice, justice, peace and forgiveness we create a college community that cares for others in our different communities and countries. Our Personal Achievement commitment is to ensure that every single child thrives and is successful.

Our commitment to personal achievement means that we strive to ensure every student makes the greatest possible progress in the examination no

matter what the starting point is for that child. All achievement is to be promoted and celebrated. Staff in the college will go the ‘extra mile’ for any student to enable that student to be successful and to develop his/her talents.

sports visits to France, Italy or Spain.

Our students participate in national, regional and local competitions in basketball, cross country, football, netball, trampolining, athletics, rounders, cricket, tennis and inclusive sports.

Every year there is a stunning college production (‘The King and I’ in 2017) and a Performing Arts Festival which showcases students singing, playing musical instruments, recitals, dance and drama. This artistic life of the college is truly amazing.

The college has this year been awarded the ‘School Games Silver Award’ for its commitment, engagement and delivery of competitive school sports. The college has a unique prefects system where students apply to be counsellors, envirors, activators, mentors and departmental working across the college supporting teachers and learners. Each prefect category has its distinctive tie.

The range of clubs include photography, robotics, art, Debating Group, choir, model making, drama, textiles, Spanish, rounders, ICT, Japanese, St. Vincent de Paul Society, justice and peace, cinema, Polish, chess, Girls ICT, French/German, fitness, cappella group and humanities.

A vital and buzzing dimension to the college is the sports programme. The programme includes annual ski and

As our students leave our college we hope they do so as young adults ready to live their lives reflecting the Gospel Values. They are willing to serve others, having respect for all people, and to display integrity and moral purpose on their lives. n

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Bromsgrove – A Happy School

Bromsgrove School’s results are impressive, but Bromsgrove is much more than a place to get good grades, it prides itself on being a happy school where children of all ages can thrive both academically and outside of the classroom. The 2016 ISI inspection rated Bromsgrove as excellent in every category and the most recent Goods Schools Guide, following inspection in February 2017, states that: ‘the school looks for what every individual is good at and helps them find their niche and passion’.

Bromsgrove has a vibrant arts scene with numerous opportunities for pupils to perform both large and small projects.

A new performing arts centre with a concert hall and multiple rehearsal areas is currently under construction, to be completed by September 2017. There is considerable strength, too, in sports and a large number of representatives at county, regional and national level. The School’s U18 rugby team were winners of the NatWest School’s trophy in 2015 and 2016 and semi-finalists in 2017. Girls are National champions in netball at U18.

There is an extensive activity programme with optional Saturday activities when

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pupils may select from a diverse range of recreational and academic activities.

Catering for 1600 pupils aged 3 -18 on three sites, the School is a small global community – a place to live, work and make friends for life.

The new academic year is going to be undoubtedly one of the most exciting times for Music and Drama in Bromsgrove School’s 500-year history.

Tim Norton, Bromsgrove’s first Director of Performing Arts, says; “I am particularly proud of the amazing opportunities that await our students and our community in the future. In November, we will see the opening of a multi-million pound

complex of performance spaces including a magnificently refurbished and expanded Concert Hall alongside a brand new Music School; a new Drama Studio and a state-of-the-art Theatre. There will be a purpose built recording studio and the capacity to convert our new Drama Studio into a television studio when required.

All our new spaces will be fully equipped to professional specifications to give our students access to the highest standards of production so that we can support, develop and showcase their performing talents as effectively as is possible. The Grand Opening of the new buildings in November is the result of many years of detailed and careful planning, but it sits upon many centuries of skilled teachers dedicated to nurturing the talents of our young actors and musicians both within and beyond the curriculum.”

Bromsgrove offers Music Scholarships at ages 11+ & 13+ and Drama scholarships at age 13+. We would be delighted to welcome any prospective scholars in Music and Drama to have a look around our new facilities. Please do get in touch with either Tim Norton, Director of Performing Arts, or the Admissions team to find out more information. n

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Malvern St James Girls’ School a strong support network in their peers and teachers.

MSJ achieved the highest rating of ‘excellent’ in its inspection report published by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) earlier this year. The inspectors observed that ‘even the youngest pupils are willing to offer a partially correct answer in class rather than remain silent. They are not afraid to make mistakes... teachers establish pupils’ perseverance and resilience through their gentle but firm encouragement’.

Describe MSJ Prep in 3 words Fun, nurturing, courageous.

What makes MSJ Prep unique?

The people. We are one huge family – girls and staff alike. We work together in a supportive and encouraging way to bring the absolute best out of each other, both academically and personally.

What is the style of learning at MSJ? From a young age, MSJ girls are encouraged to be independent learners. A ‘can do’ attitude is modelled by staff and each pupil is given the opportunity to explore areas of interest in detail, through and beyond the curriculum. Even our youngest girls have some input into what and how they will learn and the girls are challenged to embrace new experiences through their lessons and extracurricular activities, knowing that they have

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How are girls supported at MSJ? We take our pastoral responsibilities very seriously and there is a range of support strategies integrated into the daily timetables and systems of the Prep Department. As well as friendly, approachable teachers, TAs and housemistresses, the girls have a Buddy system to support playground interactions, Anti-bullying Ambassadors in each class and a Year 6 Communities Captain. Girls also have time with their form tutors on a daily basis to ensure time for feedback and mentoring.

Tell us more about Woodland School at MSJ In addition to fortnightly Woodland School sessions for Pre-Prep, MSJ’s Woodland School is regularly used for Maths, English and Science lessons across all year groups. Our Woodland School sessions provide an opportunity for the

girls to engage in physical and practical activities, whilst developing skills like teamwork and perseverance; tasks include den building, tree climbing, camp fire cookery, woodland art & craft and role-play as well as more mainstream activities like bug hunting and tree identification.

What opportunities are there for Boarding and what is Boarding life like for Prep girls?

Boarding is available to every girl from Year 3 onwards. Girls can board full time, or at the drop of a hat. The Boarding House is a home from home and the Housemistress is wonderful. Girls love boarding and are keen to do so whenever they can. The weekend activities for our girls are superb and like the school day, are full of variety.

What extra-curricular activities are offered?

Both lunchtime and after school (age appropriate) activities are offered every day.

Clubs and activities include riding, ballet, Gym Club, Football Club, Young Investigators Club, Recorders, Art Club, Film Club, Dance Club, Coding Club, music, drama, fencing and touch typing. ‘Wellbeing Wednesday’ is popular, with activities such as yoga, Colouring Club, board games and Craft Club, open to all age groups which results in a wonderful mixed age and mutually supportive feel. We also offer a free after school club until 6.10pm to help working parents. n

Dyson Perrins CofE

Academy, Malvern

Dyson Perrins is a thriving Church of England secondary school and sixth form in Malvern, Worcestershire. We pride ourselves on the very highest quality of teaching and on the excellent care we provide for our children. There is a sense of vibrancy and dynamism around the academy as our students enjoy their learning and the positive relationships they have with their peers and teachers.

Every effort is made to enable progress amongst all of our learners and across the curriculum. This has resulted in standards of overall achievement rising significantly year on year. We are proud of our achievements and levels of attainment and progress which consistently put us well above national and local averages.

The students who attend Dyson Perrins enjoy coming to school and feel safe and supported. They know they will be challenged in lessons as a ‘Growth Mindset’ philosophy underpins much of our pedagogical development work. There is a significant emphasis on academic achievement and our curriculum reflects this, yet we are very aware of ensuring that our students

have access to a broad and balanced curriculum and the support which will enable them to succeed.

What we have achieved at Dyson Perrins in recent years has been done through the strong partnership we have with our parents. They know and understand how we work but more importantly, that we have the best interests of their children at heart.

More and more parents are choosing Dyson Perrins because of this and we are delighted to be oversubscribed and welcoming so many Year 7 students through our doors this Autumn.

At KS3, we have built in regular assessment throughout the academic year in order that we can assess the progress that is being made and intervene where necessary. Our parents receive regular and detailed progress updates as we look to prepare our students in Years 7-9 with the knowledge and skills for the examinations that they will face higher up the school.

Expectations are rightly very high at Dyson Perrins. Ofsted judged us to be a ‘Good’ school in 2015 but we have a

desire and commitment to provide our students with an outstanding education.

There is an extensive programme of enrichment available to all students ranging from our annual school production to sports clubs and musical opportunities. We are proud of our Christian distinctiveness as a Church of England Academy and believe that we truly develop and nourish our students’ moral and spiritual growth. Our School Chaplain leads this work in conjunction with our extensive pastoral team and the exceptional teaching of RE. Choosing a secondary school for your child is a very important decision and we welcome you to take a closer look at what we can offer at Dyson Perrins. Our Open Evening will take place at 6.00pm on Thursday 12 October. Alternatively, we will be holding two Open Mornings on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 October from 9.00am to 10.30am when you will be able to see our school and students in action.

Please contact office@dysonperrins. worcs.sch.uk should you require any further information or to book a place for one of the Open Mornings. n

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Fairfield High School Designated “Outstanding”

by Ofsted, Fairfield is part of a strong and supportive partnership committed to developing teaching and learning across the Golden Valley Collaboration.

Fairfield has been praised by the Department for Education as one of the top 100 nonselective state schools in England; in 2016 Fairfield was designated as a National Support School, meaning that Head Teacher Sue Gaston is a National Leader of Education and the school has a number of staff who are Specialist Leaders of Education.

Recently Fairfield has become a Teaching School, which will enable us to share and develop best practice at a national level, and bring expertise and innovation back into school to benefit all students and staff.

Fairfield celebrated another

successful set of GCSE results this summer. The school prides itself on offering a broad and varied curriculum with a strong emphasis on the creative arts and vocational skills. Fairfield has long been very successful in ensuring that all students have the opportunity to study a wide range of courses so that they have plenty of options post 16 and can go on to achieve in a variety of areas, both academic and vocational.

Fairfield’s distinctive ethos has grown and developed over many years and places the individual child at the centre of its educational philosophy. This successful formula continues to evolve and respond to the changing needs of children and their futures.

Fairfield is “a forward thinking school with traditional values” – and proud of it. n

FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Peterchurch, Hereford HR2 0SG Tel: 01981 550231 E mail: admin@fairfield.hereford.sch.uk Website: www.fairfield.hereford.sch.uk An “Outstanding” school set in the Golden Valley, consistently one of the best performing non-selective state schools in England

Open Days

Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th September 2017 Prospective parents/carers are invited to visit the school whilst it is in session to experience our unique atmosphere and wide range of opportunities. Tours of the school will take place each day at 9.30am, 11.30am and 2.00pm.

Please contact the school to reserve a place on the tour of your choice.

“Students receive an outstanding education at Fairfield High School. This includes their personal development as well as their academic achievement” Ofsted

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Hanley Castle High School Hanley Castle High School is one of the most successful schools in Great Britain. Founded in 1326, the school has a long history of academic excellence. 2017 has been another successful year with the school, its staff and students winning a number of regional and national awards.

GCSE results show that Hanley Castle students are exceptionally high achievers. Around 30% of all GCSE grades are awarded at either A or A* grade. The percentage of students achieving the prestigious English Baccalaureate is around 40% - almost twice the national average.

A-level results are extremely strong, particularly in academic subjects such as mathematics, physics and chemistry.

Of course exam results are important, but there are other areas of a school’s performance which matter just as much. The success of the school means that it is able to continue to

offer a broad range of subjects – both to younger pupils and to the growing number of sixth form students from across Worcestershire who choose Hanley Castle for their post-16 studies. As well as an academic core including English, mathematics, history and the sciences, the school offers a rich wider curriculum which challenges and supports the talents of individual students in music, drama and sport.

The school’s well-rounded, highachieving students are much sought after by top universities, and the school sends large numbers of students to Oxford, Cambridge and Russell Group universities. However, the success of Hanley Castle students in gaining places is matched by their high performance once their studies have commenced. A large number of our students graduate with First Class Honours degrees from universities including Oxford, Durham and Nottingham.

Hanley Castle High School is one of the oldest schools in England, with a unique blend of traditional values and cutting-edge teaching and facilities.

In September 2016 we opened our magnificent new Sixth Form Centre which complements brand new Science laboratories and an upgraded IT infrastructure.

Hanley Castle was visited by Ofsted in June 2017. The inspection letter highlighted a number of key strengths including: • the excellent progress made by students resulting in academic success in a wide variety of subject areas; • the excellent behaviour and attitude of our students; • the wealth of enrichment activities offered by the school; • the quality of our sixth form and the success of our students in progressing to top universities. n

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John Kyrle

High School

and Sixth Form Centre John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre is a fully comprehensive 11-18 school, graded as Outstanding by Ofsted for Leadership & Management, Student Behaviour & Attendance and the Sixth Form.

Ofsted noted of the school in March 2017, ‘Because of excellent attitudes to learning and strong academic results, pupils are well prepared for life after school...

Pupils are well behaved, polite and friendly... Parents value the education that the school provides... ’

John Kyrle students enjoy learning under the guidance of specialist, enthusiastic staff in a £1.2 million Centre of Excellence for Mathematics; Language and Data-Logging Laboratories; Creative Arts and Music Technology Centres; a bespoke Drama Studio and an extended Sixth Form Centre.

Students participate in a wide variety of sports utilising superb facilities including playing fields, tennis courts, a large all-weather Astroturf playing surface and a fully-equipped multi-gym.

Academic achievement is first-rate. At GCSE, the number of students gaining A*-C in both English and Mathematics, as well as the English Baccalaureate, is well above the national and local averages. Excellent A-Level results have established further the school’s pre-eminent role as the provider of the highest quality Sixth Form education in the region and its position in the top 4% of all providers nationally. In the summer of 2016, JKHS celebrated one of the most successful academic years in its history at both GCSE and A-Level.

The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities. These include concerts, field trips, sports tours to South Africa or Canada, and other foreign trips which have included Spain, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Iceland, New York and the Sixth Form’s annual visit to John Kyrle’s link school, Kisiki College, in Uganda.

In March 2017, Ofsted wrote to Nigel Griffiths, Headteacher, and said, ‘You are successful in your aim to develop young people who are Happy, Healthy and Successful’. n

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Nunnery Wood High School When you are looking for the best school for your child, their happiness and ability to thrive will be foremost in your mind. With absolute conviction, as Headteacher, I can recommend Nunnery Wood High School as a place of opportunity, growth and enjoyment. Last year, Ofsted confirmed this too, identifying, “an ethos in which pupils are encouraged to strive for their best, succeed academically, develop their talents and become responsible citizens. The personal development of pupils is excellent.”

In our most recent survey, 99% of our parents would recommend Nunnery to others.

Out of a set of outstanding examination results this Summer, including 25% of all GCSE grades awarded being either A or A*, our “value added” progress score puts us amongst the top few schools in the country.

In other words, whatever your child’s starting point, they will achieve more with us!

Transition to secondary school is an important event for both the student and their family.

We invest time and care in this process to ensure that it is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Year 6 students will meet their future Head of Year 7 several times, both in their primary school and at Nunnery. In addition to this, we offer two full induction days in the Summer term so that students can take the September start in their stride.

Visitors to Nunnery High School are invariably impressed by our outstanding site and facilities.

The fact that several Worcestershire schools, including some from the independent sector, use out superb running stadium and all weather pitches speaks volumes. In addition to huge playing fields and athletics facilities, student use a sports centre and gymnasium. Likewise, in the Arts, students are taught in a state-of-the-art theatre, dance studio and suite of music rooms – all part of a recent, £3 million development.

Over the next 18 months, a further £2.2 million investment will see Science and Visual Art areas becoming stunning learning environments with cutting edge research and exhibition spaces.

In short, a superb site that is about to grow into something even more special.

Outstanding teaching underpins everything, of course, and at Nunnery, students are expected to show the “old fashioned” expectations of high levels of politeness and hard-work at all times. There is also a sense of fun and open-mindedness about new ways to learn together. We expect and achieve high levels of smartness and conduct, enabling every student to learn in calm and orderly environment.

As a consequence, results are superb with a “value-added” score of 1029 (the progress student make with us from their starting point compared to other schools in the country) putting Nunnery alongside the top few schools in the country. English and Maths results are considerably above national averages and our Progress 8 score of 0.33 – the government’s main performance indicator – means that we are amongst the highest achieving schools in the country. This cannot come simply from exam drilling of course, and is proof of the precision and dedication with which students are taught and nurtured from their first day in Year 7, whatever their needs or capabilities.

Finally, schools are so much more than just results. I believe that the range of activities, clubs, sports and trips that the school offers is second to none. Added to this, through our student parliament, student leadership team and enrichment programme, students have wide opportunities to get engaged in school life and to understand themselves better.

Please look at our website and perhaps read copies of our school publication “Nunnery News”, available online, to get more of a “feel” for our superb school. Stephen Powell, Headteacher, Nunnery Wood High School n

Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ – June 2017 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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Meet Our Trainee

Teachers – Faye

Faye Higgings, trainee MFL teacher at South Bromsgrove High, tell us what it’s really like to be a School Direct trainee.

What made you decide to train to be a teacher?

I was lucky enough to have a really enthusiastic languages teacher when I was at secondary school. I wanted to pass on the love of languages that she gave me.

Why did you choose South Bromsgrove for your placement?

I looked on the website and checked out the Ofsted report and the school looked fabulous.

Everyone that I met on that day was friendly and informative, I couldn’t ask for a better place to do my training.

What does an average day involve?

I start the day with the form group I share, checking that they have arrived at school safely and giving out notices. The rest of the day flies by, as I am either teaching a lesson, planning a lesson, or helping pupils with any problems they may have.

What part of the training has had most impact on you?

This will sound cheesy, but I’ll say it anyway, it has to be the pupils.

That’s what teaching is all about.

The planning and evaluating can be a pain, but when I am in the classroom, that’s when I know I have made the right decision to go into teaching.

What would you tell someone who is thinking about training to be a teacher?

Do it! If you want to keep on top of everything, you may have to cut down on your social life a bit, but this will keep you sane!

It’s important to have at least one day off a week where you have a complete rest, but it’s all worth it! n

The King’s School

Worcester The King’s School, Worcester, consists of three, thriving, independent day schools, two Junior and one Senior. Together, they make up one of the leading educational establishments in Worcestershire for boys and girls aged 2 – 18.

There is no better way to experience life at our schools than to see the school for yourself. Please come along with your family to one of our Open Mornings to see our first class facilities, talk to our staff and pupils and get a real sense of the ethos of our schools.

Our Junior School Open Mornings will take place on the following dates: • King’s Hawford – 4th November • King’s St Alban’s – 11th November What happens at an Open Morning?

A current pupil will be delighted to act as your tour guide and show you around the school. The Headmaster, Senior Management Team and members of the teaching staff will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have during the Open Morning.

You will have an opportunity to see the colour, energy, and vitality of our pupils’ work in classrooms throughout the school and meet with the Headmaster.

If the below dates are not convenient, please do not hesitate to book a visit to the school on a normal working day. n

10:00am-12:30pm 28th September 2017

Interested? email tr@southbromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk to register

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Weobley High School:

truly exceptional!

Over the past few years Weobley High School has received recognition both locally and nationally.

By focussing on the wellbeing and happiness of its pupils along with high-quality and engaging teaching, the school has continued to improve rapidly and is now one of the most popular and successful schools in the region.

Successive inspections have commented on the outstanding behaviour of the children and the unique and exceptional climate for learning which has resulted inevitably in some very impressive academic outcomes.

Nevertheless the school’s success is built on much more than just GCSE results.

Pupils are encouraged to embrace a ‘can do’ culture and to take advantage of the plethora of opportunities available to them. As well as trips, both locally and abroad, there is a huge selection of teams and clubs. Popular additions include a Photography

Club, a Trampolining Club, an Equestrian Team and a Glee Club; as well as opportunities to take part and compete in a truly impressive range of sports teams for all age groups.

Creativity is also nurtured through extra-curricular drama, music and dance activities as well as associated GCSE courses in these areas. This leads to a steady flow of concerts and performances as well as the hugely successful biennial Weobley musical which can involve up to 200 pupils!

All this takes place in this small, friendly school of just 500 pupils in the heart of the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. It is no surprise that Weobley now attracts pupils from over 20 primary schools across the county and new intakes are becoming increasingly oversubscribed.

If you are considering Weobley for your child, please contact us on 01544 318159 to arrange a personal tour. n

Weobley High School is a small, successful secondary school situated in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. There is an absolute focus on high-quality teaching and learning ensuring that every child achieves their potential. It is widely recognised for its unique and child-centred ethos which led to high praise in in our most recent OFSTED report: “The behaviour of the students is consistently outstanding…their attitude to learning is exemplary” “Teaching observed in many lessons was outstanding…students made rapid progress and teaching was inspirational” “There are a huge variety of clubs, trips, teams, competitions, and performances for students to get involved in” “Students show real enthusiasm for learning and are determined to do their best in lessons”” “All students are extremely well prepared for their future”

You are warmly invited to attend our annual Open Day and Evening on Wednesday 27th September 2017.

Please contact the school for further details.

Tel. 01544 318159 Email: admin@weobleyhigh.hereford.sch.uk www.weobleyhigh.co.uk d

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e r t a e Th S w o h S ’S n e r d l i h C Family &

The Artrix Tel: 01527 577330

BIG PEOPLE, LITTLE PEOPLE MOVING TOGETHER Wednesdays 13th, 20th, 27th September 4th & 11th October, 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. Why not stay for a bite to eat in the café afterwards, or make use of our soft play area. For ages 2-4, 60 minutes session. Tickets: £4 per child (accompanying adults free no ticket required for adults).

VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENTS SLEEPING BEAUTY Sunday 1st October, 5pm. A classic fairy-tale set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, stunning choreography, beautiful costumes all combine to portray the struggle between good and evil. The wicked Carbosse casts a spell on Princess Aurora proclaiming

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that she will one day prick her finger - and die. The Lilac Fairy changes the spell, and instead on the fateful day the Princess and the entire Palace fall into a deep sleep. A century later Prince Florimund revives the Princess with a kiss, the Palace awakes and a parade of fairy-tale characters attend the wedding.

Following the traditional tale of Sleeping Beauty, this ballet is sure to enchant audiences of all ages. Tickets: £19.50, £18.50 - over 60s, £14.50 - under 16s, £66 - Family Ticket 2+2 or 1+3. www. viennafestivalballet.com

The courtyard Tel: 01432 340555

SUDDENLY! Saturday 9th September, 11am. Red loves bedtime stories at Grandma’s. As well as reading them from a book, they make up their own too.

But one evening, as they settle down with ‘Once upon a time…’, they are interrupted by their wily neighbour, Mr Wolfe, and a race begins to save their tree house from a faulty genie and a wicked stepmother with a magic mirror (and a penchant for shopping) – before midnight!

Join Really Big Pants Theatre Company for a fast, fun twist

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on traditional tales. Help with a very special spell, ride on a flying carpet and battle some bad manners! Free pre-show activity from 10.30am: Design your own pants! Tickets: £7.50 (free pre-activity at 10.30am)

DINOSAUR DETECTIVES Saturday 7th October Time: 11am. The Dinosaur Detectives is a fascinating journey of discovery, fun and conflict surrounding the first fossil finds of Mary Anning, William Buckland and Gideon Mantell.

Their finds changed the face of history when they discovered the bones of creatures that became known as Dinosaurs.

Rod puppetry combined with projection and shadow theatre re-create their fascinating world.

Free pre activity from 10.30am: Treasure hunt to find the bones!

Tickets:£7.50 (free preactivity at 10.30am)

The conquest Tel: 01885 488575

NOBBO Saturday 16th September, 7:30pm. Our Star Theatre Company presents Nobbo, a double bill of one-act comedies, written by Herefordshire based playwright, David Pollard. Top

Banana -The Boycie Brothers are down on their luck. After playing the circuit for years, the pubs and clubs just aren’t paying out what they used to…

Cash-strapped, are the musical duo facing their last curtain call?

Tommy is sick of Bernie always playing Top Banana – it just goes to show you, cracks form far quicker than built bridges!

Nobbo - the reliable and trusty steed of the pantomime world.

Behind the joviality, could the front and back legs be dancing off in opposing directions?

Meet Ben and Jerry: the men behind the mule. Their lasting partnership have seen Nobbo reach moderate stardom amongst children every festive season, but is all of this about to come crashing down? Follow the motivations and revelations to Ben and Jerry’s reservations on ‘keeping up the act’. Feel the frustration and heartache of both men through this hilarious fly-on-the-wall comedy.

Tickets: £10 Conc. £8.

evesham arts Tel: 01386 446944

BUGSY MALONE Thursday 5th – Saturday 7th October, 7:30pm plus matinee Saturday at 2:30pm.

Mobster Roxy Robinson got

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“splurged” - so he’s all washed up, finished - and boxing promoter Bugsy Malone is broke. But down at Fat Sam’s speakeasy there’s dancing and singing - for as long as Fat Sam can keep Dandy Dan from taking over the joint. How’s Blousey Brown ever going to get an audition with all this going on?

Phoenix Theatre Group stages Alan Parkers’ all-action, comical, musical tale of underage gangsters with splurge guns. Tickets: £12.

malvern theatre Tel: 0845 287 2146

JUNIOR THEATRE (AUTUMN TERM ’17) Monday 4th September – Monday 4th December, 4pm 5pm. A Junior Theatre group for all budding thespians and enthusiastic performers aged 7-12 years. From the basics of stage geography and vocal techniques, through to the art of creating emotions and believable characters on stage, these fun and creative sessions are perfect for improving drama skills, confidence and creativity.

These lessons are taught by Amelia Arnold, an experienced tutor from Lane School of Arts. This workshop is extremely popular so please book in advance! (No class 23rd October) For more information please contact bridget@ malvern-theatres.co.uk or laurac@malvern-theatres. co.uk Price: £4.50 per week, £55 per term.

THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK Tuesday 10th October, 1pm & 4.30pm All aboard! The ship is departing! All children, animals and silly people welcome!

The impossible voyage of an improbable crew to hunt an imaginary creature is brought magically to life in this sparkling musical comedy adventure. Enter the imaginative world of Alice in Wonderland creator, Lewis Carroll, in this brand new, highly original, ultra-modern adaptation inspired by his much loved classic poem.

Fresh from London’s West End, this show features five highenergy actors, life-like puppets, fantastical characters, and lashings of daft humour. A riotous ragtag gang of bold adventurers including the Boy, the Banker, the Butcher, the Baker, the Bellman and the knitting Beaver set off on a quest to catch the mythical Snark... but does anyone know what a Snark actually looks like? All tickets £10.08, 4.30pm: Adults £15.12, Children £10.08.

Number 8 Tel: 01386 555488

ROH: THE MAGIC FLUTE Friday 22 September, 7:15pm. Recorded at the Royal Opera House, London. Prince Tamino promises the Queen of the Night that he will rescue her daughter Pamina from the

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enchanter Sarastro. He begins his quest, accompanied by the bird- catcher Papageno – but all is not as it seems…Mozart’s glorious opera The Magic Flute is brought enchantingly to life in David McVicar’s production with beautiful sets by John Macfarlane.

The audience is transported to a fantastical world of dancing animals, flying machines and dazzlingly starry skies. Tickets: £16, 16 & under £10.

norbury theatre Tel: 01905 770154

CHILDREN’S THEATRE Saturday 16th September, 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.

palace theatre Tel: 01527 65203

FIND A STAR WIN A CAR Saturday 30th September, 7:30pm. Join us for a live talent show, compared by comedy legend Bernie Clifton where the winning act will be in with a chance to win a car. An evening of variety from a range of acts. Tickets: £15.

Suitable for all ages.

Families and groups can enjoy a host of events and activities at Artrix in Bromsgrove over the coming weeks.

And theatre-goers aged 0-3 can enjoy Leaf, a playful piece of theatre and interactive-play, inspired by the seasons this November.

Older children can log-in and play along in WiFi Wars - the World Record-Breaking live comedy game show this November.

Young film buffs can enjoy a selection of films this October, including Thomas & Friends and screenings of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland: Royal Ballet Live and Vienna Festival Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty.

There are festive family treats aplenty at Artrix with the fun filled family musical, Santa In Love, All & Sundry’s Pantomime Cinderella, and a Christmas-themed Bubble Disco.

Artrix’s Auditorium plays host to Hairy Maclary & Friends and also sees the return of CBeebies’ Chris and Pui this Autumn.

Expect CBeebies meets 90s dance with a sprinkling of spooky tunes at another of Artrix’s popular Baby Raves this Halloween.

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With pre-school music and dance classes, contemporary dance and Ballet classes, Songstar choir and Artrix Youth Theatre there are many opportunities for young people to get involved in fun and formative activities at Artrix.

worcester live Tel: 01905 611427

THE SANDMAN Saturday 30th September, 7.30pm. The Sandman’s magical rainbow umbrella imparts good dreams, and his dark umbrella brings nightmares. A woman yearns to give good dreams to her ailing husband, so follows the Sandman into the DreamWorld to steal the umbrellas. There she meets many fascinating characters including the timid Monsterunder-the-Bed, the Puppet seeking freedom from his strings and The Sandman himself. The woman steals the dream umbrellas and returns to the real world where she brings beautiful dreams to her husband and others with the rainbow umbrella. But what happens should the umbrellas get mixed up…? Tickets: £12.50 (Concessions £10).

A MOUSE CALLED CHEDDAR GORGE Saturday 7th October, 10:30am & 11:45am. STAC presents Children’s Theatre - join in the fun, songs and audience participation in popular plays for two-to-nine-year-olds. Cheddar Gorge’s liking for chocolate biscuits brings him into conflict with Mrs Moppit and Mr Sloppit’s Quicker Cleaning Company the morning after Busy Lizzie’s party. Tickets: £2.50, Under 2s free.

For more information contact Box Office on 01527 577330 or visit www.artrix.co.uk.

Sun 10th Sep Bubble Disco (sold out) Sun 1st Oct Cinema: Vienna Festival Ballet Presents Sleeping Beauty Mon 23rd Oct Cinema: Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland: Royal Ballet Live Tues 24th & Wed 25th Oct Cinema: Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor Thurs 26th Oct Hairy Maclary & Friends Sat 28th Oct The Chris & Pui Show Sun 29th Oct Halloween Baby Rave Sun 5th Nov Half Moon presents Leaf Sun 26th Nov Wifi Wars Sat 2nd Dec Santa In Love Sun 3rd Dec Christmas Bubble Disco Sat 16th - Sat 23rd Dec Cinderella: All & Sundry Pantomime

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