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Bookstore 10 In Hereford & Worcester

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 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 2,672,883 copies per issue throughout the counties of: Avon, Bedfordshire & Luton, Berkshire, Birmingham & Black Country, Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire, Cardiff & The Vale, South West Wales, Newport & Monmouthshire, Cheshire & The Wirral, Cornwall, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Edinburgh & The Lothians, Fife, Tayside & Central Scotland, Glasgow & West of Scotland, Essex (North & Mid, South & West), Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, Hampshire, Hereford & Worcester, Hertfordshire, Ireland (Dublin, Leinster, South and West), Kent (East, North & West), Lancashire, Leicestershire & Rutland, Lincolnshire, London (East, North, South East, South West, South, West), Merseyside, Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland, Newport & Monmouthshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Plymouth, Somerset, Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent, Sunderland & Durham, Surrey, Sussex (East & West), Tees Valley, Warwickshire and Solihull, Wiltshire, Yorkshire (North & East, South and West). For further details contact The Primary Times Team on 01905 723011

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BE ANYTHING ACHIEVE EVERYTHING

Malvern St James is a leading independent school in Great Malvern, Worcestershire, for girls aged 4-18. What helps to make us distinct and refreshing, is our recognition and active support for the individual talents, interests and passions of girls, and the liberating and inclusive ethos the school embraces. MSJ doesn’t produce a ‘type’ of girl. We achieve excellent academic results but we are not an exam factory. Our ethos is one of inclusion and respect. Girls can pursue their passions and interests in the field of their choice – all routes are equal. It may

be horse riding, engineering, politics, the environment or climbing. We recognise the importance of allowing each individual to grow and flourish. We find ways to support girls to achieve their passions.

We nurture a freedom of spirit, respect for others and support of every member of our school community. Our staff are innovative and passionate about their work and constantly evolve new ways to inspire learning and exploration of their subjects, often beyond the curriculum. We actively encourage debate and open discussion. We explore the world around us, at home and

PROVIDING THE ULTIMATE CARE AND EDUCATION FOR YOUR CHILD

• Well-equipped and inspiring nursery rooms and spacious gardens • • Home cooked meals and snacks freshly prepared daily • • Parent Cam CCTV for total peace of mind • Car parking •

Contact us to arrange a visit to our settings in Worcestershire: 34 Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0AE E: bromsgrove@myshootingstars.com • T: 01527 877666 15 Barbourne Terrace, Worcester, WR1 3JR E: worcester@myshootingstars.com • T: 01905 23973

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across the globe. We believe in maintaining truth and transparency as a school community. MSJ is a refreshing and inspiring school for girls. A school that helps girls to truly develop their thinking skills, to explore who they are and to develop the courage and self-belief to go out into the world and be true to who they are.

If you would like to arrange a tour of Malvern St James, please contact Admissions on 01684 584624 or by email admissions@malvernstjames.co.uk. n

Trinity Primary School

Believe and Achieve Trinity is a vibrant and exciting learning environment. Our children are excited by their learning experiences and are kind to others. Our site boasts fantastic outdoor grounds for sporting and Forest School experiences as well as our own swimming pool. Our recent Ofsted Inspection (June 2018) describes the school as “… a harmonious and ambitious community.” If you would like to visit us and find out for yourself, please phone the school office on 01432 266268 to make an appointment. Mrs K Weston, Headteacher

Trinity Primary School

Barricombe Drive, Moor Farm,Hereford, HR4 0NU Tel: 01432 266268 • Email: admin@trinity.hereford.sch.uk

Please visit our school website on www.trinity.hereford.sch.uk

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EARLY YEARS AT KING’S TWO GREAT NURSERIES. ONE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

From September the King’s School, Worcester will offer parents the choice of two nurseries. The King’s St Alban’s nursery will open its doors this autumn in the city centre. It will be the second nursery to operate as part of the King’s family of schools, working alongside the well-established and successful nursery at King’s Hawford, which is located to the north of the city.

the fun and adventure that awaits as they start their learning journey.

Both of our Early Years settings offer warm and nurturing environments providing the stability young children need to develop confidence and independence, whilst the breadth of opportunities and activities introduces them to

At King’s Hawford outdoor learning is at the heart of everything we do. The rural environment allows Kindergarten children to experience freedom and fresh air, play games, and explore the great outdoors in a safe, controlled way.

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The King’s St Alban’s nursery will provide an exciting and stimulating environment. It will be housed within the ultra-modern Pre-Prep building with a team of highly committed and caring Early Year’s teachers.

Our nurseries benefit from being located at the heart of our Junior Schools. Nursery children are able to experience everything each school has to offer including the excellent facilities and as a result strong links are built with our reception classes ensuring a smooth transition through the school. Both nurseries offer a full-time provision to support working families with childcare, operating 7:45am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of the year. If you would like further information please visit: ksw.org.uk/earlyears. n

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SOME PARENTS AND TEACHERS ARE GETTING SATS PREP WRONG -

IT SHOULDN’T BE A SOURCE OF STRESS FOR PUPILS I know for some schools and parents the return to the classroom after half-term will bring an increased focus on the tests in May, so it’s important to set things straight about what SATs are for and what effects they have. I’ve heard disturbing stories of children not being allowed out to play by their parents because they are too busy revising; I’ve heard of special exam prep homework, ‘how-to’ guides, cramming and tutoring, even some children spending their Christmas holidays looking at old tests. Last year a poll found that up to 30% of schools are asking pupils to revise for SATs at home and one in five are sending them home with previous papers. I’ve also heard about schools feeling the need to put on stress-busting sessions and running special activities to distract pupils from the pressure.

When I became Education Secretary, I spent my first weekend in post asking everyone I met what they wanted for their children. Invariably the answer that came back was “I want my child to be happy”. That’s hardly surprising and it’s why I’ve spent a lot of my time as Education Secretary thinking about children’s health and wellbeing. This was behind my decision to make health education – including mental health – universal from 2020. If we get this right, then we are building strong foundations on which every child will have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

None of this is necessary, and it doesn’t happen everywhere. If one in five are sending kids home with previous papers, it is important to note that four in five aren’t. Earlier this year I visited an outstanding primary school. When I spoke to the headteacher about how they prepare children for SATs, she had a message I found inspiring in its simplicity. She said they just tell pupils to do their best, “but then that’s what we always tell them,” she added. I know this is replicated in many thousands of schools all over the country – and I want it to be the norm.

When I hear about issues causing children undue stress or anxiety, it concerns me.

It is good for children to want to do their best, to show what they can do, and to think that this does matter. But it is not at all the same thing as feeling undue pressure.

It’s been clear for some time now that there are some misapprehensions about the purpose of the SATs – or National Curriculum tests to give them their proper name – that children take at the end of primary school. In some cases, children aged as young as 10 or 11 are experiencing ‘exam stress’.

Of course, these tests give parents an idea of how well their children are doing in English and maths and, in some cases what additional support they may need at secondary school. But they should never be a cause for upset or anxiety for children or parents.

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SATs are not public exams – they are tests, and there is a difference. These are not A Levels or GCSEs with results that count on an individual basis in the long term. Their core purpose is to help ensure primary schools are teaching our children the key skills and knowledge in maths and English that they will need to go on to succeed at secondary school. And I don’t want SATs to be a source of stress for teachers either – accountability and the measurement of schools are clearly vital so that we can continue to drive up standards across our schools, but in recent years Key Stage 2 tests have seen to be high stakes. That is why we are reforming and simplifying the accountability system, to make sure that results and data are only ever the starting point for a conversation about school performance. We want parents to be able to see how their school is performing and be confident in this without their children feeling under pressure. Exams and tests have their place in education and they always will. GCSEs and A Levels are an important measure of what pupils have learned in their schooling to that point and it’s right that they are treated seriously – these are the measures that employers, universities and others will take into account. But you won’t be asked how you did in your SATs during a job interview. The truth is that pupils only need to treat SATs in the same way that they treat other work like a spelling or times table test – they just need to do their best. The last thing I want is for 10 and 11-year-olds to be fearful or nervous about taking a test. I want them to do their best in SATs, just as I want them to do their best in every class. n By Damian Hinds This article first appeared in the I newspaper on Wednesday February 20 February.

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Little Oaks Day Nursery Open 8am - 6pm • Monday to Friday

After School & Holiday Clubs e:info@littleoaksdaynursery.co.uk www.littleoaksdaynursery.co.uk Maple Road Enigma Business Park Malvern WR14 1GQ

“Firm roots for life”

Telford - 01952 683682 Kington - 01544 231657 Mobile - 07786 551711 www.redkitfostering.co.uk Email: info@redkitefostering.co.uk

The best start for your child Of course every parent wants the best for their child. You need to be confident your child will be given every opportunity to grow and develop to their best, in the sure knowledge that they are safe and well looked after. Experienced staff, the wide range of indoor and outdoor facilities at Little Squirrels beautiful setting provides that. Little Squirrels Childcare and Pre-School offer a private, safe environment for your child to thrive. With vast experience and Early Years knowledge, Little Squirrels provides a stimulating, happy environment where children can learn and enjoy play, feeling secure in a homely caring atmosphere which prepares every child with their life skills and ready for school. This unique idyllic 4 acre setting lies on the edge of the city expanding out into the open countryside overlooking the River Severn providing the best of all worlds for you and your family. Positioned at the bottom of Northwick Close WR3 7EF is a convenient location for easy access to both the City and the commuter routes.

A limited number of 30 hours per week FREE FUNDED places are available for 3-4 year olds from September 2019, APPLY NOW

Birchwood Mill, Northwick Close, Worcester, WR3 7EF Arrange a visit: sharon@littlesquirrels.co.uk or through our website: www.littlesquirrels.co.uk Ofsted Registered No: EY440512 & EY498582

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Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Clencher’s Mill Ln, Eastnor, Ledbury HR8 1RD. For families, couples and individuals during April & May. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886 to book a session. Potter’s wheel projects start at £30 inclusive of firing & glazing. Fabulously creative indoor activity.

MULTI-ACTIVITY DAYS Oaker Wood, nr. Leominster. Multi-Activity Days at Oaker Wood are the sort of day children will remember for years to come. The activity programme varies each day Zip Wire, Monkey Climbing, High Ropes, Low Rope Assault Course, Target Shooting, Outdoor Pizza Cooking, Obstacle Course and more. At £24.50 a day (discounts for multi-day bookings) – great fun at a great price. Adventure for Teens: A few hours off the Xbox and running around in the fresh air – select from High Rope Adventure or Paintball battles. From £15pp. To book call Oaker Wood 01568 780111, www. oakerwoodleisure.co.uk/holiday

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BOUNCE AND RHYME Ross Library, Cantilupe Road, Rosson-Wye HR9 7AN 14:15 - 14:45. Free Bounce and Rhyme sessions - babies, toddlers and their families are all welcome! It’s a perfect way to introduce your baby to a love of books and reading. Contact: 01432 383280. Email: rosslibrary@ herefordshire.gov.uk

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BRICKHISTORY LEGO® Hereford Museum and Art Gallery. LEGO® works created by Warren Ellesmore An exhibition not to be missed! ‘Brick History is a journey through pivotal moments in world history, modelled in LEGO® bricks by Warren Elsmore and his team of artists. Forget dry lists of kings or endless battles – this is history brought to life at a relatable, human level, featuring key figures from Mozart to Martin Luther King, scientific discoveries from the Big Bang to DNA, and recent history from mobile phones to the moon landings. Enjoy the LEGO models, from tiny recreations of Concorde and Titanic that would sit in your hand, to an impressive 1.5m square castle bustling with activity in periods of both peace and war.’ Tues-Sat 10-4.00 Late opening Fridays till 6.30 Extra opening Sunday 15 April Prices £8.50 Family £3.50 Adult £2 Children. Under 5’s free Prices may be subject to change.

Until Saturday 31st August LEGO CLUB

Ross-on-Wye Library, Cantilupe Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR4 7AN Time: 16:00 - 17:00 Join us for the free Lego club in the junior library every Friday design amazing creations and show off your creative side! Parents and carers are encouraged to join in. Lego is supplied - courtesy of Ross Library Development Group

Until Wednesday 2nd October The Friends of the Master’s House

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will be hosting a detailed tour of this beautiful 15th century building that featured on Channel 4’s Great British Buildings: Restoration of the Year Ledbury Library, The Master’s House, St Katherine’s, Bye Street, Ledbury HR8 1EA 10:00 - 12:00 Free Find out more about the Master’s House and more forthcoming events at themastershouseledbury.org

Until Sunday 3rd November

SMALL BREEDS FARM PARK & OWL CENTRE – KINGTON The amazing collection of owls at the Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre. It has taken many years to gather together one of the finest breeding collections of Owls in Europe. The Owl Gardens have been thoughtfully designed and planted in order to create an intimate setting which allows visitors a rare opportunity to observe all the British Owls, as well as 27 other spectacular species from around the world.Throughout Spring and Summer see our hand-reared owlets in the Owlet Room, from the newly hatched to young adults. You might be lucky enough to observe the owlets being hand fed by our Owl Keeper. In Autumn and Winter, this room becomes an ‘everything owl’ information room to explore. Adults £9 Children £6.

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wear comfortable, relaxed clothing and bring a drink to stay hydrated.

Saturday 6th

GREENER LIVING FAIR 10:30am-2:30pm. This event occurs across the following venues; Bewdley Museum, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens and St Georges Hall. Fun, educational family friendly events with a variety of stalls offering advice and information on a whole host of greener living topics. Free admission! www.wyreforestdc.gov. uk/greenerlivingfair

NEWBRIDGE FARM PARK Our family run farm park re-opens and is the ideal day out for all the family. Enjoy a fast & bumpy tractor ride, hands on time with the animals, and lots of play! Children (2-17) £6.50 Adult - £7.50 Open 10am – 4 or 5pm (day dependant) Dog friendly venue (closed on Sundays).

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th

ADULT POTTER’S WHEEL WORKSHOPS Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Clencher’s Mill Ln, Eastnor, Ledbury HR8 1RD. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £150 day £280 weekend. Includes materials, refreshments and lunch. Please tel 01531 633886 or email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk for more details.

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Unit 7, Fields Yard, Plough Lane Hereford. The sessions are full of fun and circus tricks suitable from approx age 4, perfect to come to straight from school. Every Monday and Thursday 4pm-5pm, drop in available for £5 a session, alternatively you can block book for 6 sessions at just £4 a session. 07805 004415. bookwhen. com/wyecircuscic. Children should wear comfortable, relaxed clothing and bring a drink to stay hydrated.

Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Clencher’s Mill Ln, Eastnor, Ledbury HR8 1RD. Spend the day or weekend relaxing and creating pots on the potter’s wheel. £150 day £280 weekend. Includes materials, refreshments and lunch. Please tel 01531 633886 or email admin@ eastnorpottery.co.uk for more details.

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Severn Valley Railway. BANG, CRASH, BOOM - Superheroes are heading to the Severn Valley Railway to save the day during the Easter Holidays. Stopping off at the Engine House at Highley, you’ll be able to take part in some amazing activities, marvel at massive steam engines and maybe win yourself a totally ‘sweet’ prize too! Superhero Activities

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EASTER HOLIDAYS

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Unlock your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s potential with Stagecoach Performing Arts Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year olds, where students learn to embrace life with creativity and courage

CWMBRAN & MONMOUTH 01633 662283 cwmbran@stagecoach.co.uk KIDDERMINSTER 01562 66194 kidderminster@stagecoach.co.uk LEDBURY & MALVERN 01684 439452 malvern@stagecoach.co.uk

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Saturday 13th Sunday 28th

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

include (April 15th - 22nd only, 11am - 3pm): Meet and greet with Super Dexter Bear, Dance & Groove Sessions, Superhero Training School - interactive workshops for all the family, Immersive storytelling, Make your own mask and t-shirt. Normal Fares apply. SVR.co.uk

Saturday 13th

SEASONAL FAYRES AT THE CIVIC! All sorts of arts and crafts available. First upcoming fayre is the Easter fayre on Saturday 13th April. For more information please contact The Civic 01299 823 339 or info@ thecivicstourport.co.uk

West Midland Safari Park. Bewdley, Worcs DY12 1LF. SOMETHING ‘EGG’CITING IS HAPPENING THIS EASTER HOLIDAY. West Midlands Safari Park will once again be holding ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ event. There’ll be a whole host of extra Easter activities for the whole family, all included in the standard admission price! Bring your little Eggsplorers along to take part in an exciting Easter Trail! Follow the trail of gigantic Easter eggs around Park and earn a chocolatey treat!

Monday 15th Friday 26th CRAFT ACTIVITIES

Bewdley Museum. Lots to keep the little ones occupied over half term. Craft activities Monday to Friday 11am - 3.30pm.

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included with children’s admission. 10.30am - 5pm.

Wednesday 17th

WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST BIRDWATCHING FOR KIDS Easter holiday activity, See who’s returned to Upton Warren this spring. 10am till 12pm Upton Warren nature reserve £4 per child, Booking essential. Visit our website to book www.worscwildlifetrust.co.uk

Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th EASTER HOLIDAY CLUB

Oaker Wood, nr. Leominster – MultiActivity Days for children aged 7-12 years. Also taking place on 23rd & 25th April 9am-3.30pm. £24.50 per day. Teen High Ropes (9.30 -12pm) & Teen Paintball (12.45pm -3.30pm) – half day sessions Wed 24th April - £15 per half day, £25 full day. To book call Oaker Wood 01568 780111, www.oakerwoodleisure.co.uk

SPETCHLEY PARK GARDENS GOLDEN EGG TRAIL

Thursday 18th

Join our annual Easter egg trail around the Gardens. Solve the puzzle and collect an Easter treat. Trail is

CountryTastic returns to the Three Counties Showground this Easter Holiday. Visitors can expect an

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action packed day of discovery with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities. Everyone’s favourite farmer from BBC Countryfile and the Cotswold Farm Park, Adam Henson will be headlining this year’s show. 10am - 5pm. Adult (16yrs +) - £8.50 Child (3 - 15yrs) - £5.50 Child (Under 3yrs) - free, however a ticket will still be required and this can be added to your basket when purchasing other tickets. Please note tickets are only available to buy in advance, no tickets will be available to buy on the day at the gate. https://www. countrytastic.co.uk/buy-tickets/

Saturday 20th

EASTER EGG HUNT Brinton Park. 10:30am. Organised by Churches Together in Kidderminster and Councillors Juliet Smith; John Hart and Tracey Onslow. Free for children up to 11 years old living in Wyre Forest area. Booking Information contact Councillor Juliet Smith 01562 633185; email or 07825 653297 with name of adult making the booking, number of children attending and a contact phone number (in case the hunt needs to move due to weather!).

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For your chance to win a £50 voucher from BBC Inflatables (redeemable off your next hire) simply find all of the words in the Wordsearch, take a picture and send by email, text or via Facebook. The winner will be drawn on Friday 24th May. Email: info@bbcinflatables.co.uk Text: 07765 000777 Facebook: BBC Inflatables

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COUNTRY LIFE ACTIVITY CENTRE BOWLEY LANE Hereford, Herefordshire HR13LG. Fancy Dress Easter Funday. £25.00 per person from 10am until 4pm. Easter egg hunt, Pony Rides, Eggciting Easter Games for all !! Find 1 of 6 Golden Eggs to win gift vouchers and more!! To book Call or text 07496834919 Call 01568 797776 Hope your ready for a Cracking Easter!

CHILDREN’S EASTER PARTY 3pm - 5pm. Penyard House are excited to be hosting a children’s Easter party. Generation Events will be hosting a fantastic children’s Easter

event to include an Easter egg hunt, meet the Easter bunny, a disco and lots of fun games! Booking essential. Tickets are £10 per child. Contact our sales team for more information or to book on 01989 760716 | Jessica.p@ genuinehotels.com

Monday 22nd

CHURCHILL FORGE WATER MILL OPEN DAY The Forge was one of the last working water powered forges in the country, making hand tools such as spades, shovels and ladles. The Bache family ran the Forge from before 1800 until it’s closure in 1969. Today the Forge still looks much the same as it did in 1900. On the open day both water wheels will be turning, driving some of the original machinery. Open 2pm – 5pm. For more information go to churchillforge.org.uk

FAMILY FUN DAY Hampton Ferry - Evesham. 11.00am - 3.00pm. Charity stalls and side shows, Junior Easter Bonnet Parade, Free Easter Egg Hunt and Meet the Easter Bunny (01386) 45460

GLOUCESTER & WARKWICKSHIRE STEAM RAILWAY Easter Monday we are running the Easter Eggspress. An eggciting combination of steam trains, the Easter Bunny and a host of activities bringing Easter fun for all the family. Make your own Easter bonnet and wear it on your visit. 01242 621405

Thursday 25th & Friday 26th

WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST EGG-TASTIC EASTER HOLIDAY TRAIL A spring themed trail around the farm 11am till 3pm each day at Lower Smite Farm, Worcester £2 per child No booking required Visit our website for details www. worscwildlifetrust.co.uk

Saturday 27th

refreshments and lunch. Please tel 01531 633886 or email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk for more details.

Sunday 28th

SPETCHLEY PARK GARDENS: SPECIALIST PLANT FAIR 10.30am-5pm. An ideal way to start planning your planting for the spring and summer with many rare and beautiful plants from over 35 specialist nurseries. You will find anything from herbaceous to alpine, shrubs to perennials and bucket loads of advice to all your gardening conundrums! The Old Laundry Tea Room will be open for lunches and teas and you can visit the garden to enjoy the carpets of naturalised bulbs in full flower. Entrance is £6.00 (free for under 16’s).

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POTTER’S WHEEL FUN Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Clencher’s Mill Ln, Eastnor, Ledbury HR8 1RD. For families, couples and

Lower Wick Swimming Pool The complex comprises of a 20m swimming pool, Fitness Studio and small fitness gym. Ample Free Car Parking available. We are a family friendly pool, offering a range of activities for your health and wellbeing, for all the family Open 7 days a week, please call or visit our Facebook page for opening times • Children’s Weekly Swimming Lessons & 1-2-1 Swimming Lessons • Private pool Party Hire - Inflatable & Non-Inflatable (Disco Lights Available) • Aqua Aerobics - Monday 6-7pm & 7-8pm; Tuesday 11.15am-12.15pm & 7-8pm; Wednesday 2-3pm; Thursday 2-3pm • Fitness Studio - A wide range of classes from morning Zumba to Yoga, Pilates, Clubbercise & Boogie Bounce and Pound • Adult lane Swimming - Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7.00am 8.45am Sundays 8.30am - 10am • We offer Children’s Crash Courses, Rookie Lifeguard Courses & NPLQ First Aid courses during the school holidays

Weir lane, Lower Wick, Worcester, WR2 4AY Tel: (01905) 421089 | info@lwsp.co.uk | www.lwsp.co.uk

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Visit butterflyzoo.co.uk For everyday value ticket prices and exclusive online offers!

Symonds Yat West HR9 6DA Open daily from 10am Safe secure metered parking

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R individuals during April & May. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Simply email admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk or tel 01531 633886 to book a session. Potter’s wheel projects start at £30 inclusive of firing & glazing. Fabulously creative indoor activity.

Every Week

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th

Thursday 9th Sunday 12th

Evesham Rowing Club, Evesham, United Kingdom. 2 days of top class rowing on the Avon. Refreshments and bar facilities with no admission charge.

We look forward to welcoming you to RHS Malvern Spring Festival. The festival is open 9am - 6pm The timetables for our Festival Theatre, Grow & Cook Theatre and Plants & Wellbeing Theatre will be available to download towards the end of April. Food and Drink - Whatever takes your fancy, there are lots of places to pick up a bite to eat at the festival. Plant Creche and Porter Service. We know our visitors love to shop. To help you out we have two plant creches that are happy to look after your purchases for the day. You will find one by the Floral Marquee and the other by the Plant Arcades. Once you’re ready to take everything back to the car don’t forget to make use of our Porter Service. The Plant Creche will arrange their help for you. Please remember only participating and assistance dogs are permitted on the showground. Any cars containing dogs will be refused entry to car parks.

EVESHAM ROWING CLUB ANNUAL 2 DAY REGATTA

Thursday 23rd THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION?

Are you, or anyone you know, thinking about adoption? Meet the team from 5.30pm onwards then from 6pm 7.30pm there will be an opportunity to hear adopters share their experiences, at this Herefordshire Adoption Service’s information event. Prospective adopters can approach any adoption agency whether in their home county or further afield and we particularly welcome people who live on or beyond the borders of Herefordshire. If you are not able to attend this event but would like more information, please ring 01432 383241 and ask to speak to the duty adoption social worker. South Meadows Children’s Centre, 6 Hollybush Walk, Hereford, HR2 6AF 17:30 - 19:30 Free event

RHS MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL

Saturday 25th

REOPENING OF THE LIDO – DROITWICH The Droitwich Spa Lido is one of Britain’s last remaining inland, open air saltwater pools. The water is heated to a Mediterranean 23°c and the lido now boasts a sun terrace, beach entry, café and children’s wet play area with water cannons and fountains. The original art deco building stands tall at the end of the pool and the lido premises are nestled in beautiful, green parkland. The 40m pool has been previously voted as the 5th best lido in Britain by The Times newspaper and has held the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 3 years running. Every season the valve to the brine feed is opened from the Pump Room, located in Tower Hill. The water level of the lido is dropped to allow the 40,000 litres of brine to filter into the pool, this is then topped up monthly throughout the season. Droitwich Spa Lido continues to attract thousands of yearly visitors to its beautiful and unique brine fed pool. Fun sessions are also available at the weekend. Kayaks, pedal boats, splash hours and ball games take place every weekend during the summer holidays!

Venues in

Tewkesbury

Tel: 07926 312645

Ross on Wye

Tel: 07725 228016

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Circus Skills Workshops & Comedy Show • 13th & 14th April Join us on our opening weekend for some circus entertainment! Enjoy an interactive, fun family day out in a magnificent setting, featuring circus skills workshops and a comedy show. Easter weekend • 19th - 21st April Come and see a fascinating range of birds of prey. 2nd Annual Photography Competition • 13th April - 27th October After a successful first competition last year, the Hampton Court Castle photography competition is back! This year, we are once again looking for the best photographs taken over the season of the gardens and grounds. The gardens, castle tours and Orangery Cafe will be open as usual, and normal entry prices apply.

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EASTER FAMILY WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

AT WORCESTER ARTS WORKSHOP EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

AT OAKER WOOD Our Multi-Activity Days for children aged 7-12 are the sort of days children will remember for years to come. Full days of fun and adventure running around in the wood and experiencing a wide range of Adventurous Activities - Zip Wires, Climbing, Rafting, Pistol Shooting and Much more.

Our Holiday Clubs run during Easter and Summer Holidays and May & October Half Terms. Places must be pre-booked and children should be aged between 7 and 12 years. The activity programme varies each day Zip Wire, Monkey Climbing, High Ropes, Low Rope Assault Course, Target Shooting, Outdoor Pizza Cooking, Obstacle Course and more. At £24.50 a day (discounts for multi-day bookings) – great fun at a great price. ADVENTURE FOR TEENS: A few hours off the Xbox and running around in the fresh air – select from High Rope Adventure or Paintball battles. From £15pp. To book call Oaker Wood 01568 780111, www.oakerwoodleisure.co.uk/holiday. n

There’s a packed programme of family events this Easter at Worcester Arts Workshop. From comics to ceramics, there’s something on offer for children of all ages. Events begin with an Easter Arts Camp on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 April from 10am to 3pm. The theme of this day-long creative workshop is Chasing Rainbows and Finding Mythical Creatures, with participants encouraged to join in with painting, drawing and making shoe box theatres (suitable for ages 5-11 years). And on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 April from 10am to 4pm, there will be a Senior Easter Art Camp (suitable for young people aged 12-16 years). Next up, there’s a unique opportunity to Teach Your Kids Tai Chi on Thursday 25 April, from 11am to 12.30pm. This short, fun and practical workshop introduces parents and children together to the graceful and flowing art of Tai Chi. Each young participant can bring their grown-up with them for free! If comic books are your thing then look no further than the Wild About Comics Family Day on Saturday 27 April from 11am to 4.30pm. This fantastic event for all of the family will have free comics given away, drawing competitions and games, Cosplay activities and much more.

LEGO® BRICK HISTORY

@ HEREFORD MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY Warren Elsmore’s Brick History exhibition takes famous moments from history and imagines them in LEGO® bricks. From DNA and the Big Bang to Mozart, Martin Luther King and mobile phones, LEGO® artist Warren Elsmore and his team have created a celebration of our shared stories, struggles, and triumphs, made from everyone’s favourite Danish toy. From tiny recreations of Concorde and the Titanic that could fit in your hand, to a 1.5m square medieval castle bustling with activity, there are models to make you smile, to make you think, and to inspire you to build a better world. The exhibition is sure to delight all generations; reliving moments

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in history through inspirational models, an activity zone with soft bricks and LEGO® building and modelling for all ages, Hereford City LEGO® trail, free prize draw, plus special ‘Family Saturday’ and LEGO® workshops over the Easter holiday. Tickets: £3.50 adult, £2.00 child (under 5’s free), £8.50 family. School bookings available at £60 per class. This event will sell out over Easter – book now to avoid disappointment. For more details and online booking visit www.herefordshire.gov.uk/ LegoBrickHistory

Throughout the Easter holidays there are several opportunities for young people to join in with Pottery Workshops, beginning with Architecture Reliefs on Tuesday 16 April from 10am to 12 noon (suitable for ages 11-16 years). The fun continues with pottery sculpting workshops - My Ideal Pet on Wednesday 24 April from 10am to 11.30am and Time Travel Through History: Buildings on Thursday 25 April from 10am to 11.30am (both suitable for ages 5-11 yrs). As always, Worcester Arts Workshop will continue to host dance workshops and rehearsals for resident dance companies Translucent Youth Dance Company (age 11+), Translucent Dance Technique and Performance and Translucent Dance Youth Touring (both age 16+) on Thursday evenings in the Theatre. As a venue at the heart of the City centre, Worcester Arts Workshop is striving to provide entertainment, inspiration and learning for everyone and this Easter the venue is looking forward to opening its doors to young people and their families for a whole host of creative fun! n For further information and for details of how to book for any of the Family Friendly courses and workshops visit www. worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk.

WATERWORKS STEAMING AHEAD IN 2019 Richard Curtis, Museum Chairman, says: “All visitors enjoy time in our award winning children’s Heritage Water Park and are pleasantly surprised by the family entertainment we can offer - especially during Steampunk weekend in April.”

The Waterworks Museum is not just a destination for steam enthusiasts - it is a leading family attraction, which brings the story of the social importance of safe drinking water, and the engineering which enabled this, to a wider audience. There’s plenty to interest the whole family: working engines, interactive displays and handson activities, and when the engines are in-steam, visitors can experience the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone age. Volunteers will be on hand to show the machines and explain how and where they were used.

The Museum is open every Tuesday between 11am and 4pm. 20 family open-days days are held on the second and last Sunday of the month and bank holidays between 31 March and the end of October between 12pm - 4pm, with engines working from 1pm. (excludes Monday 6 May) NEW FOR 2019: FREE ADMISSION FOR UNDER 16s. For information about events and children’s activities please visit the Museum’s website: www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk. n

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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

£50 - Family Ticket 2+2 or 1+3 Groups of 10+: £10 each

Tel: 01527 577330 SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPET THEATRE SUPERHEROES Saturday 13th April. The award-winning Socks - winners of the 2018 Bath Comedy Festival Lovehoney Best Joke Award - are back with their 10th new show of songs, sketches, socks & violence. This time they’re real live Superheroes! You think you’ve seen heroes in tights before? This pair will run and run. £12. £10 - over 60s, students & under 16s

DEAR ZOO LIVE! Sunday 28th - Monday 29th April. Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Join us to see what the zoo has sent: the perfect pet – in the end! 28th April 2019 at 1.30pm & 3.30pm Monday 29th April 11am £14

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The courtyard Tel: 01432 340555

The civic Tel: 01299 823339 LIL MIX Sunday 5th May, 4.30pm. The UK’s most exciting Little Mix Tribute are set to blow the roof off the Stourport Civic this Bank Holiday Sunday; May 5th in a fun filled, family friendly spectacular with all the songs you know and love! Lil’ Mix pride themselves on being one of the most authentic tribute acts around; from the dance routines to the costume changes... some say they’re even better than the real thing? Tickets for this incredible bank holiday Sunday Matinee performance are available for a bargain £11 but once they’re gone, they’re gone. Tickets: £ 11

The conquest Tel: 01885 488575 BITE SIZE BALLET: ELVES & THE SHOE MAKER Sunday 28th April, 3pm. Children’s Entertainment. NEW from the Northern Ballet. Bite size Ballet designed especially for pre-school children. Three ballets narrated by BBC’s Anita Rani. £5.

WIZARD OF OZ LEGO WORKSHOP Saturday 13th April. Bricks2Learn are excited to be back at The Courtyard with a special LEGO® building session based around the classic adventure story “The Wizard of Oz.” Join us to build the yellow brick road, Munchkin Land and the great Emerald City; or have a go at constructing your own ruby slippers or flying monkeys – you choose! Tickets £6.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Wednesday 24th - Saturday 27th April. One stormy day a young farm girl, Dorothy Gale, decides to run away from home but she is swept away by a tornado and finds herself in the magical land of Oz. With her faithful dog Toto at her side, she sets off on an adventure to find her way back home. She must journey along the yellow brick road to the Emerald city to ask the mysterious and all-powerful Wizard for help. Along the way she makes some rather strange but wonderful friends, the Scarecrow who would like a brain, a Tinman who wishes he had

a heart and the cowardly Lion who just needs some courage. The friends face many dangers along the way, mostly sent by the Wicked Witch of the West who will stop at nothing to get her hands on Dorothy’s ruby slippers. All brought to life onstage by The Courtyard’s Junior Youth Theatre. Tickets from £11.50.

evesham arts Tel: 01386 446944 COPPELIA Monday 22 April, 5pm. The classic comic ballet of a local lad who foolishly falls in love with an inventor’s life-size dancing doll - but is it really? An enchanting tale, danced live on stage in Evesham by Vienna Festival Ballet, to music by Tchaikovsky with choreography by Terence Etheridge. Get close to the magic of live ballet! £14.00 (Child u16) £19.00 (Concs) £21.00 (Full price).

malvern theatre Tel: 0845 287 2146 MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL April 2nd - April 6th. Tues 2nd April at 6.30pm; Wed 3rd at 1.30pm & 6.30pm;

Crescents Ballet School Principal: Ms Jane Chance L.R.A.D., A.I.S.T.D. (M.D.)

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Thurs 4th at 6.30pm; Fri 5th at 7pm; Sat 6th at 2pm & 7pm. Join Alex (X-Factor 2016 winner Matt Terry), Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. This smash hit musical features all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. This brand new musical from Dreamworks (Shrek

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The Musical) will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”! Ticket prices vary.

METTA’S IN THE WILLOWS April 24th - April 27th. Evenings at 7pm; Thursday & Saturday matinees at 2pm. With epic show tunes and killer beats, this classic story is brought popping and locking into the twenty first century in an extraordinary new hip-hop musical. Featuring fast bikes, fierce moves and fabulous vocals. Mole’s first day in ‘The Willows’. The kids look a bit rough. Surely

Mr Badger will look out for her, while hip-hop cool girl Rattie, rich kid rapper Toad and streetdancing Otter teach her the ways of the Riverbank. But when Toad gets locked up for joyriding, the Weasel Clan break in and squat his pad, the Pool Hall. Now it’s only a matter of time before Chief Weasel reveals Mole’s dark secret. Starring Olivier Award Winning Clive Rowe as Mr Badger. Ticket prices vary.

norbury theatre Tel: 01905 770154 ‘BARNUM’ Monday 15th - Saturday 20th April. Originally produced on the Broadway Stage by Judy Gordon, Cy Coleman, Maurice and Lois F. Rosenfeld in association with Irwin Feld and Kenneth Feld. “Barnum” tells the story of P. T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth,

who combines razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell “humbug” to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving portrait of the nineteenth century’s greatest show-biz legend, Barnum is the ultimate circus musical with toetapping hits from Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart. Performed by Wymsical Theatre with a live onstage band, Barnum is a show for all the family- Come Follow The Band! 7:30pm. Ticket prices vary.

‘THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS’ Thursday 2nd - Saturday 4th & Thursday 9th Saturday 11th May. The classic Kenneth Grahame tale of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad adapted for stage by Alan Bennett. When Mole goes boating with Rat instead of spring-cleaning, he discovers a new world outside of Mole End. As well as the river and the Wild Wood, there is Toad’s

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

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craze for fast travel which leads him and his friends on a whirl of trains, barges, gypsy caravans and motor cars and even “into battle.” 7:30pm. Tickets £11/10

Number 8 Tel: 01386 555488 SUPERSTAN Thursday 4th April, 1.00pm; Friday 5th April, 6.00pm. Cropthorne-with-Charlton C of E First School presents Superstan. Stanley Marvel may be the clumsiest clot in Megaville but he’s happy to read his comics and dream his life away until he discovers that local hero, The Candy King, is actually a Super-Villain determined to conquer the world with his corrupt confectionery! With a dose of secret formula and a pair of fantastic elastic anti-gravity underpants, Stan takes to the skies as the greatest Superhero the world has ever known. Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s Superstan! Can Superstan crush The Candy King and save the planet? Find out in this funtastic adventure. This marvellous musical packs a powerful punch with a witty script, crazy characters and spectacular songs – it’s SUPER! Ticket prices vary.

NORTHERN BALLET: THREE LITTLE PIGS Saturday 13 April, 2.00pm. Tickets: £8.50, 16 & under £7 (plus 85p per ticket is booked online). Three little pigs set out into the world. The first pig decides to build a house of straw, the second a house made of sticks and the

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third pig chooses to build a house of bricks. Then along comes the very hungry wolf. The wolf begs each little pig to invite him in for dinner. When they refuse he threatens to huff and puff and blow their houses down. Will any of the pigs be smart enough to escape the big bad wolf? Bringing the timeless fairytale to life Three Little Pigs is the perfect opportunity to introduce your little ones to the magic of live ballet, music and theatre.

palace theatre Tel: 01527 65203 PONGOS PARTY Thursday 25th April, 1.30pm. Today is the day that Pongo the Pig has been waiting for- that’s right, it’s his birthday! He’s been dropping hints to his friends all year, so is looking forward to a fantastic party... but the trouble is, nobody seems to remember! Molly-Moo the Cow is making a mess baking, Sheena the Sheep is rehearsing with her band, Sally the Scarecrow is in the middle of decorating and even Marty MacDonald is tied up with his parcels - whatever can they be up to? And as if that wasn’t bad enough, it looks as though someone is taking Pongo’s birthday presents too – whoever can it be? Come dressed in your best party clothes and help make Pongo’s Party a day to remember, by joining in a show full of fun, songs and laughter – play in a huge children’s band and take part in the town’s biggest ever game of pass the parcel! Ticket prices vary.

Saturday 27th April. Belle lives a quiet provincial life in the village of Ooh La La until her father accidentally stumbles across a terrifying Beast and she is taken captive. Now it is up to Fairy Enchante, the village idiot Wally and his mother Dame Dolly to pit their wits against the evil Enchantress and rescue Belle from the Beast. Prepare yourselves for another all-singing, all-dancing, laugh-a-minute ride through the fun and frolics of panto land - arriving Easter 2019. 2pm & 6pm. Ticket prices vary.

worcester live Tel: 01905 611427 WORC STAC PRESENTS: THE JESTER AND THE WICKED WITCH BY AUGUSTUS SWAN Swan Theatre. Saturday 6th April, 10.30 & 11.45am. Price: £2.50 (Groups of 10 or more £2.25 per ticket, Under 2s free) Plays acted by adults provide fun, songs and audience participation for two-to-nine-year-olds. Why has Wanda the Wicked Witch from Wichenford taken away Jester Minute’s sense of humour? Can Princess Tania and the King and Queen’s two pages get it back in time for their majesties’ anniversary party and save Jester from imprisonment?

HANSEL AND GRETEL Huntingdon Hall. Saturday 13th April, 11am. Price: £7.50. Deep in an enchanted forest, everybody’s looking for something to eat. A tasty treat, a sticky sweet – some children’s feet? Hansel and Gretel are lost, searching for a way home, only to find themselves on the menu of a sweet-toothed witch. Goody and Storey and Norwich Puppet Theatre present a colourful retelling of the classic Grimms’ fairy tale, serving up a feast of delicious music, dynamic scenery and knock-your-socks-

off puppetry. A show to tickle your eyes, your ears, and your taste buds! Running time approx. 50 minutes with no interval. Suitable for ages 3+

SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT DINOSAURS Huntingdon Hall. Tuesday 16th April, 3pm. So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs is the hit stage show starring dinosaur aficionado Dr Ben Garrod. Get ready to go on an exciting pre-historic adventure as Ben talks you through the deadliest predators that ever roamed the planet. Yes, dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Allosaurus and Spinosaurus would have walked or swum right where you are now! Pitting the knowledge of unwitting parents against their all-knowing kids, Dr Ben presents an interactive, educational and highly entertaining show using film footage from the BBC’s Planet Dinosaur. So come and test your knowledge against Dr Ben in this hit live interactive show that is bigger and better than ever! Recommended age 5+. Running Time approx. 1hr45mins including interval. Ticket prices vary.

TWIRLYWOOS LIVE! Swan Theatre. Friday 26th April, 1.30pm. From the producers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Sarah and Duck Live on Stage comes another enchanting show for young audiences. The Twirlywoos are setting sail around the UK to welcome young fans along for a theatrical adventure. Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they share the delight of discovery. With beautifully inventive puppetry the show promises a cast full of all your favourite characters from the hit TV show. Running time approx. 55 minutes with no interval. Suitable for ages 1+. Babes in arms also welcome.

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