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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 Surrey. It is also available by subscription at £10 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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Presence – the key to healing children’s emotional problems Parents can learn from Play Therapists At the very heart of Play Therapists’ work is the belief that our clients have a natural biological tendency towards healing, health and well-being – not just physically but psychologically as well. The power to change resides within the child and is not mainly a result of direction, advice or information that a practitioner or parent might have to offer. The therapist’s, role is to provide the best conditions for clients to be able to heal themselves. Parents can do this as well. Most important of all is to establish an empathetic therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. Although parents should not be therapists to their own children they can apply some of their principles.
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Play Therapists trained to Play Therapy UK standards use Axline’s principles of non-directive play therapy, where the child chooses what they want to play with. The therapist then communicates with the child using the ‘medium’ such as drawing, sand tray worlds, clay, music, puppets etc that it has chosen.
But how do therapists share their true selves with their clients while remaining nondirective and maintaining the boundaries of a healthy therapeutic relationship? This is achieved through the state of being present in the room. This includes bringing one’s whole self into the engagement with clients on multiple levels: physically, emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually, being fully immersed in the moment, without judgment
or expectation, being with and for the client. The therapist is totally open to the client, while also remaining separate and aware of their own thoughts and feelings.
Parents can engage in a similar relationship with their children by letting them choose how they want to play and being fully with them when playing and focussing closely upon them, not by doing the cooking or ironing at the same time. See what a difference it makes. Could you become a Play Therapist to help many other children? There’s a big need all over the UK. Find out more by attending a one day introductory course at a venue near you. n
The World Outside.... where the adventure begins!
Forest School at Bodenham Arboretum Curriculum based outdoor & adventurous activities Schools | Corporate | Family Sessions Children’s University Learning destination
Family and Group Sessions available at weekends and during school holidays
Woverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5SY
07765 394456 www.the-worldoutside.co.uk
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Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RD. Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Just turn up and choose from an exciting menu of pottery projects using real clay. No minimum order of participants required and projects start at just £5. A brilliant indoor activity for individuals, families and friends. Simply email admin@ eastnorpottery.co.uk or telephone: 01531 633886 to book a session.
Every Saturday & Wednesday CATHEDRAL GARDEN TOURS Hereford Cathedral, 5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG. Explore the cathedral’s beautiful award-winning gardens lead by members of our gardening volunteers. Tickets, priced £5 from the Cathedral Shop (01432 374210). Group tours, which includes a cream
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Farm, Avenbury Lane, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4LB. From 9am Friday – 5pm Sunday. Learn to make beautiful hand crafted spoons in an idyllic woodland setting taught by Will St Clair. Over the course of the weekend, you will be taken through the safe knife grips used by spoon carvers all over the world. We will
Canoeing Assoc), Bromsgrove - Sat
arboretum at Queenswood to the
14th May. Severn Sailing Club,
people of Herefordshire. The day
Bredons Norton - Sun 15th May
will be commemorated with a
Arden Sailing Club, Defford, near
specially crafted plaque at one of
Pershore - Weds 18th May
the mature trees originally planted
Barnt Green Sailing Club, Barnt
by the Girl Guides in 1935. The day
Green - Sat 21st May
will include guided walks, children’s
Sail & Paddle @ Croft Farm Waterpark,
play activities and stalls exhibiting
Bredons Hardwick Sat 21st
woodland crafts. Free.
May (Sailing) Sun 22nd May (Windsurfing). For full event details
Saturday 21st
and to find your nearest Push
BLOOMING BLOSSOM at HEREFORDSHIRE ARCHIVES
www.rya.org.uk/go/ptbo
Sunday 15th
Herefordshire Archives & Record Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Hereford HR2
WYE VALLEY RIVER FESTIVAL GRAND FINALE
6LA. Time: 1pm-4pm. An afternoon
Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow.
the blossoming new orchard at
2:00 pm - 10:30 pm. Finale includes
Herefordshire Archives. Family
interactive games; a Beast Feast; an
activities, free parking, refreshments
evening performance of the Wye Serai;
and a rare opportunity to see some
a performance by the Festival Choir, a
of the Herefordshire Pomonas.
of activities for all ages to celebrate
river shaped fire sculpture, lanterns in
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the woods; water stories and the final
archives
servings from the Samovar. www.wyevalleyaonb.org.uk
Wednesday 18th
GIANT WATER SLIDE Hereford Board & Bike Park, Court Farm Drive, Tillington, Hereford
CLUB WOW REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
HR4 8LG. A GIANT water slide is
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Lower
beast will take over Hereford Board
Smite Farm, Hindlip, Worcestershire
and Bike Park in Tillington between
WR3 8SZ. 6pm – 7.30pm. Search out
10am and 6pm. The giant inflatable
these fascinating creatures and learn
slide is similar to the one which
about their life cycles. Join the hunt
was constructed in Bristol in 2014
for these special creatures that live on
– although this one will be bigger. A
the farm. From ponds to woodlands
30-minute slot will cost £10, which
and long grass, we’ll be searching
should allow time for at least four
pitches and a yurt available to stay
high and low for slow-worms, snakes,
slides, and the minimum age for
in, all built into the woodland around
frogs, toads and newts! Please wear
those taking part is seven.
the workshop. Please see our website
suitable clothing and footwear for
Tel: 07446090873
for accommodation options. All tools
whatever the weather. Activities
and materials will be provided, tuition
are designed for children aged 5+.
will usually run from around 9.30am
All children under age 8 must be
to 5pm with plenty of tea and coffee
accompanied by an adult. Email
throughout the day. Cost: £200.
Hannah or call on 01905 754919 for
HOWTHELIGHTGETSIN FESTIVAL
www.brookhousewoods.com
more information. No need to book
HowTheLightGetsIn, Globe at
(unless otherwise stated) but we
Hay, Newport Street, Hay on
start at 6pm sharp. Cost: £2 per child.
Wye, Hereford HR3 5BG. Visit
www.worcswildlifetrust.
HowTheLightGetsIn, the world’s
co.uk/events
largest philosophy and music
explore various different forms and methods of achieving them, look at different ways of hollowing and discuss tool maintenance and care. The workshop is completely secluded in a woodland that overlooks the Malverns, you can immerse yourself in the task at hand, enjoy open fire cooking and wake up with the birds singing. We have cabins, benders, camping
Saturday 14th Sunday 22nd RYA PUSH THE BOAT OUT
tea served in the Georgian College
Various venues. You can try sailing
Hall, can be arranged at other times.
and/windsurfing for free or low cost
Tel: 01432 374202
as RYA Push The Boat Out comes to
Saturday 21st
coming to Herefordshire. The 500ft
Thursday 26th May – Monday 6th June
festival, where ideas are born and the imagination is set free. Join us in Hay-on-Wye for a festival event
Worcestershire between 14-22 May.
QUEENSWOOD 80th BIRTHDAY
Sailing is something all the family
Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore
hundreds of the world’s leading
can enjoy together, regardless of
Hill, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6
thinkers and most exciting musicians
SPOON CARVING in the WOODS
age, ability or experience! Aztec
0PY. 10am – 3pm. Join us for the day
come together to debate, dance and
Adventure (including Upton Warren
to celebrate the 80th anniversary
create a space where everyone’s
Brook House Woods, Brookhouse
SC and Worcs Schools Sailing &
of the gift of the country park and
imagination can flourish. Festival
Friday 13th Sunday 15th
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R Tickets are on sale for the full festival line up, with over 700 events, 250 debates and talks and 150 music acts. Speakers joining the debate include Owen Jones, Sally Phillips, Frank Wilczek, George Galloway, David Nutt and Roger Scruton. howthelightgetsin.iai.tv/ festival-passes
Saturday 28th HOLD A SCARY BEAST PLUS CRAFTS Visitor Centre, Croome D’Abitot, Nr High Green, Worcestershire WR8 9DW. 11am to 3pm. Be brave and hold a cockroach, spider or even a snake! Great time to tick this off your 50 Things … list. Donations, £1 per child for craft - Normal Admission Charges apply. www.nationaltrust.org. uk/croome/whats-on
OPEN AIR CINEMA SCREENING - GREASE Colcombe House, Hampton Bishop, Hereford, HR1 4JS. 7:00 pm - 11:45 pm. We bring to you an amazing once a month ticket only event open air cinema experience with a vast choice of films. This will be nothing like you’ve experienced in Hereford before. One night to take in an evening of laughs with friends. There will be hot food! There will be hot drinks! And a bar! This will be a night you won’t forget!! Gates Open 7:00pm Film Starts 9:30pm (depending on sunset).This also goes without saying THIS IS A WEATHER DEPENDANT EVENT & might get cancelled in heavy rain. Things you need -torches-warm clothing-blankets or seats. Ticket prices will be £12 non all inclusive, £16 all inclusive.
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th OAK APPLE DAY AT THE COMMANDERY
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The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester
BOOKWORMTRAIL
Hereford Leisure Centre, as we offer
WR1 2HU. On the day that Charles
Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields,
you a large market full of ideas for
II regained the throne enjoy a 17th
Bringsty, Nr Bromyard WR6 5TB.
yourself, your home, or someone
century fete with maypole and dancing,
11am – 5pm Brockhampton
you love. Specially selected new
Worcester Militia Living History Camp
bookworms are wriggling all over
items, local produce, handmade
and period entertainment. Adult £5.50,
the place. Find the worms, complete
items and much more in one place.
Concessions £4.50, Children (5-16)
the trail and win a prize. Booking not
There will be stall after stall for you
£2.50, Family Ticket (2 adults & up to 3
needed. Normal admission applies
to browse. If you have “little ones”
children) £13.00.
plus £2 per trail.
then it is a great opportunity for
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them to get bouncing and burning off energy in Halo’s hugely popular
museums/events
Saturday 28th Monday 30th FIDDLESTICKS CLOG DANCERS and MUSICIANS MAY TOUR
DESIGNER’S APPRENTICE TRAIL
and exceptionally affordable
Berrington Hall, Near Leominster
need a break from shopping, there is
HR6 0DW. 10am – 4pm. Imagine
also the amazing Halo Cafe offering
you’re capability Brown’s apprentice
mouth-watering refreshments
(JumpInGym) soft play area. If you
and you have been tasked to
throughout the day. Rain or shine,
Various venues around Herefordshire
assist his final landscape design at
we have it covered. The market will
Fiddlesticks Northwest Clog Dancers
Berrington. Follow the family trail
take place outside if sunny and inside
and Musicians from Norfolk are
to become Brown’s apprentice and
if not. Free entry to gift market.
touring Herefordshire over the May
collect a prize at the end. Trail £2,
www.haloleisure.org.uk
Bank Holiday weekend. Catch them
normal admission fees apply.
at the following locations: Sat 28th
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Sunday 29th Monday 30th
High Town 11.00am – 12.30pm
MRS BEETON’S PICNIC TRAIL
VINTAGE EASTNOR
Cathedral 2.30pm – 3.00pm New
Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole,
Eastnor Castle, Ledbury,
Inn at Fownhope 4.30pm – 5.15pm.
Near Leominster HR6 9PW. See
Herefordshire HR8 1RL. 11am -
Sun 29th May: Hay on Wye 10.00am
what treats you can discover hidden
5.30pm. A nostalgic family fun day!
– 12.00pm Llanthony Priory 3.00pm
around Croft on our half-term family
Line up of impressive Steam Engines,
– 3.30pm & 4.00pm – 4.30pm. Mon
picnic trail around the grounds.
Tea Tent, Giant Garden Games,
30th May: Queenswood 9.45am
Managing the Croft household
model steam engine rides, vintage
– 10.15am Hampton Court Castle
is hard work, especially during
carousel, chair swing and more!
11.30am – 12.00pm & 2.30pm –
the First World War. Use some of
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3.00pm. Free. Times may change.
Mrs Beeton’s tips of household
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management to follow the family
May: Old Market 9.30am – 10.15am
Saturday 28th May – Sunday 5th June
picnic trail and collect a prize at the end. Booking not needed. Trail £2, normal admission fees apply.
june
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Wednesday 1st
Worcs, WR9 0DG. A great way to
UGLY BUG BINGO TRAIL
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, Lower
explore Webbs fantastic gardens
Visitor Centre, Croome D’Abitot, Nr
House Farm, Ledbury Road, Hereford
this half term. Children can follow a
High Green, Worcestershire WR8
HR1 1UT. 5.30pm – 7.30pm. A garden
fun quiz trail around the Riverside
9DW. 10am to 4pm Discover what
tea party to launch Herefordshire
Gardens and all correct entries will
Bugs are lurking in the undergrowth
Wildlife Trust’s 30 Days Wild
go into a draw to win a prize. 10am –
at Croome, mark off each one and
campaign. An evening event to
5pm FREE Plus… Children’s Fair Rides
a full house means Bingo and a
celebrate all the wildlife you can find
11am – 4pm. From £1.50 per ride
prize. Price £1.50 per trail - Normal
in your garden. Drop in to Lower
www.webbsdirect.co.uk
Admission Charges apply.
House Farm for tea and cake and
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enjoy informal talks from our staff and
croome/whats-on
volunteers about our wildlife garden
RIVERSIDE RAMBLE Webbs, Wychbold, Droitwich Spa,
HALF TERM FUN
WILD GARDEN PARTY
and orchard. No booking required.
Webbs, West Hagley, Kidderminster Road South, West Hagley, Stourbridge,
Sunday 29th
West Midlands, DY9 0JB. Children’s Fairground Ride 11am - 4pm, £1.50 per
FAMILY DAY and GIFT MARKET
ride Plus Animal Roadshow on Tuesday
Halo Leisure Centre, Holmer Road,
BFG CHILDREN’S POTTERY SESSIONS
31st May Get up close with fascinating
Hereford HR4 9UD. 11am – 4pm.
Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor,
creatures, hourly animal handling
Looking for something to do on a
Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RD.
encounters 11am - 4pm FREE.
Sunday during the May Bank Holiday
To celebrate the imminent and
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weekend? Come and join us, at
cinematic release of Roald Dahl’s
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www.herefordshirewt.org
Have you had a décopatch Party?
Great fun whether you are 3 or 103!
For ideas and inspiration visit our website
Children’s half term Pottery Sessions
‘BFG’ 1st June 2016
www.crocodilecreations.co.uk enquiries@crocodilecreations.co.uk Tel: 07825 135329
Book your space now!
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R The BFG, join the Eastnor Potters to make and paint BFG inspired clay sculpture. Sessions designed for two age groups although younger and older siblings will never be turned away: 11.30am-1pm 4-8YRS
Near Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2LY. A
us by taking part in a Race for Life
wonderful festival within the setting of
in Hereford in 2016. Show cancer
Hellens Manor Gardens, Much Marcle,
that hell hath no fury like a woman
Near Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2LY.
in pink by taking part in the Race
As well as offering a rich variety of
for Life 2016 5K event. 5k is an
exhibitors on all things green fingered,
achievable distance for all ages and
we focus on connections between
abilities and you can run, walk or
nature, the land, the environment,
even dance your way round the
and our food. Beautiful plants, a
course! You and your friends can
full programme of speakers, garden
also join the fight by volunteering.
products and hand-made goods, craft
Our events can’t take place without
demonstrations. Walks and talks and
the hundreds of people who give up
brilliant children‘s activities.
their time. Don’t forget to bring your
www.thegardenfestival.co.uk
friends and family along to! Adult
Wednesday 15th
entry (16+ women-only) – £14.99 Child entry (6-15 girls and boys under
MOTH BREAKFAST
13) – £10.00 Under 6 entry (boys
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, Lower
and girls) – free and no registration
House Farm, Ledbury Road, Hereford
needed. Go to bit.ly/RFLCent to find
HR1 1UT. 8am – 10am. Come and
out more and sign-up!
discover a magical world of moths
– over coffee and croissants! Our
FAMILY FUN RUN
conservation team will have set up
Brockhampton Estate, Greenfields,
moth traps the previous evening in our
Bringsty, Nr Bromyard WR6 5TB. 9am
orchard so come along and discover
– 12noon. Celebrate Father’s Day with
what we’ve caught! We’ll be hoping to
a fun run for the whole family around
find a wide variety, including some big
the great outdoors at Brockhampton.
showy hawk moths. We will identify all
Booking essential. Free event.
our finds before releasing them back
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into the orchard. This is a great event
to come to if you’ve never looked at
PETER PAN
moths before! We will be outside in
Eastnor Castle, Ledbury HR8 1RL.
the garden so please come suitably
Chapterhouse Theatre Company
dressed for the weather.
are delighted to present the
Sunday 5th
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unforgettable story of Peter Pan the
UPLAND BIRDS GUIDED WALK
Friday 17th
and 2-3.30pm 9-12YRS. Places cost £15 per child with a 10% discount for x3 or more places booked. Telephone or email booking essential. 01531 633886 admin@ eastnorpottery.co.uk
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th WORLD WAR II WEEKEND Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, Near Leominster HR6 9PW. 10am – 5pm. Join us for home front camaraderie with vintage wartime vehicles, stalls, displays, music, clothing, memorabilia and more over the weekend. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Red Darren car park, Olchon Valley, Nr Longtown Herefordshire HR2 0NG. 10am – 4pm. Join Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s John Clark on a guided walk discovering the birds of the Black Mountains. The walk includes steep inclines and rough terrain so is suitable for those with a fair level of fitness. Cost: £5. www.herefordshiewt.org
Sunday 5th KNIGHT SCHOOL Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RL. 11am – 5.30pm. Medieval Mayhem & junior jousting for the children. www.eastnorcastle.com
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th HELLENS GARDEN FESTIVAL Hellens Manor Gardens, Much Marcle,
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boy who wouldn’t grow up. Join Wendy, Michael and John Darling on
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
their adventures with Peter, far away
Hanbury Hall and Gardens, School
There they encounter the enchanting
Road, Droitwich Spa, WR9 7EA.
mermaids, magical fairies and the
Time: 7.30pm doors open 6.30pm.
cruellest pirate of them all, Captain
Chapterhouse have been touring
Hook. Cost: Adults £14.30, Child
open-air theatre for 16 years,
£9.90. Time: 3pm, doors open 2pm
bringing a range of classic stories to life on stage, surrounded by some of the most exquisite backdrops the UK and Ireland have to offer. This year Chapterhouse Theatre Company will be appearing at stunning venues across the UK and Ireland with over 180 performances of classic adaptations in our biggest tour to date. Cost: Adult £17.33 Child £11.
Sunday 19th HEREFORD RACE FOR LIFE 5K Hereford Leisure Centre, Holmer Road, Hereford HR4 9UD. 10am – 1pm. Race starts at 11am. Join
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Friday 24th Sunday 26th LINTON FESTIVAL The Alma Inn, Linton, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7RY. From 5pm Friday - 5.30pm Sunday. Showcasing 14 established and up-and-coming artists, this 3 day festival is now celebrating its 16th year. Enjoy great music, food, real ales and ciders in a rural country pub setting. The festival is crewed by volunteers, and gives donations to charity yearly. See website for the full line-up. Tickets from £20. www.lintonfestival.org
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th STEP BACK TO THE 40’S Severn Valley Railway, Number One Comberton Place, Kidderminster DY10 1QR. We turn the clocks back to the 1940’s with this light-hearted journey back to wartime Britain, one of the most popular events in our calendar. Attractions include: Intensive service of evacuation trains. Costumed reenactors on our stations and in our trains. Performers & entertainers to put you ‘in the mood’! Replica 1940’s house complete with family! Battle at the Engine House. Re-enactment groups helping to tell the wartime story at stations along the line. Displays of historic civilian and military vehicles. Replica air raid shelters. 1940s Wedding. Replica full size ‘Spitfire’ requested. Flypast by the ‘Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’ requested. Sales stands with 1940s memorabilia. Wartime operations room. Genuine King George VI royal carriage on display. Evening dining service. www.svr.co.uk
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win tickets to
worcester racecourse
As May approaches, the team at Worcester Racecourse make their final preparations for the season ahead. Well known as being the home of summer jump racing, Worcester Racecourse has an action packed calendar commencing on Wednesday 11 May and concluding on Wednesday 19 October. Throughout the 2016 season, no fewer than seven feature racedays will be staged at the Pitchcroft track, located in the heart of Worcester, with the racecourse hosting 19 fixtures in total, five of which are held on glorious summer evenings. Feature racedays include the Family Fun Days in June and August, The Angel Hotel
Pershore Plum Festival Racenight and Senior Citizens Day in July, Ladies Evening in August and The Big Macmillan Raceday & Coffee Morning in September. This season’s first Family Fun Day on Sunday 19 June includes free pony rides throughout the afternoon, with free inflatable activities for the children throughout the day too. The most highly anticipated raceday of the season though occurs on Saturday 4 June, when the immensely popular CrownGate Ladies Day is held. Every year record crowds flock to the racecourse for Ladies Day, and dressing to the occasion is both encouraged and rewarded, with a fabulous array of prizes on offer to the best dressed ladies on the day.
Competition For your chance to win Four Enclosure tickets for Worcester Racecourse (for adults worth £18 each - children ‘go free’), simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question::
Worcester will be hosting how many racedays in 2016?
The high octane racing offers enjoyment for the whole family, and tickets start from just £9pp, with accompanied under 18’s admitted free to the enclosures on all racedays. Hospitality packages are available, and include the Severn Restaurant Package and Private Hospitality Suite Package. for more information please visit www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk or call the racecourse office on 01905 25364. n
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Address: Tel: Email:
Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Worcester Racecourse PT, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 10th June 2016.
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SHOW Quidditch, Quidditch UK will invite muggles and wizards alike to give Harry Potter a run for his money.
The World Congress of Devon Cattle Society will congregate at the 2016 Royal Three Counties Show. The congress brings together Devon cattle breeders from across the globe as the fraternity share knowledge and discuss breeding programmes, genetic diversity and future proofing this native British breed. The finest in farming will come to the fore at this year’s Royal Three Counties Show, taking place at the Three Counties Showground on Friday 17th June - Sunday 19th June. Chief Executive of the Three Counties Agricultural Society Ken Nottage said: “We’re incredibly proud of our Royal Three Counties Show which is one of the country’s premier Livestock and lifestyle events. 2016 is going to be a wonderful year for us with some fantastic new elements.” The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery will perform in the Main Arena each day, offering the only opportunity to see the Troop outside of London. For the first time ever, both The Beef Burke Trophy and The Dairy Burke Trophy will be hosted at the Royal Three Counties Show. These prestigious trophies will be the highlight of the cattle sections.
Royal Three Counties stalwart and BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson will return for 2016 taking to the ring twice each day to share his expert knowledge of farming.
Evesham Festival of Words is brand new for 2016 and has something for everyone. Opening on Friday 1st July the three day festival is packed with events held and performed at venues across the Vale. Highlights include a presentation by best-selling author, Katie Fforde, and a one-off performance by oneman-band, pianist/actor, Michael Lunts. On Saturday a jam-packed programme, specifically designed for children, offers workshops and storytelling for youngsters who want
New area, the Smallholders and Alternative Livestock Enterprise Village will provide a platform for smallholders to share their ideas and skills in a friendly and informative environment. This area will host all things great and small, from bees and honey to alpacas and goats, and the ever popular poultry and rabbits. Tickets are now on sale. Advanced tickets are priced from £16 for Three Counties members, and from £18 for non-members. Family and childrens tickets are also available and tickets can be purchased on the gate. For further information please visit www.threecounties.co.uk/threecounties.
Supermodels of the sheep world will take to the ‘wool walk’ in a Fashion Show as part of the Discover Sheep area. Celebrating the story of wool, an educational trail will be included in this area alongside hands on spinning, felting and knitting displays for visitors. A touch of wizardry will come to the Sports Village with Quidditch matches and lessons. The national governing body for the sport of
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Theatre owS Family & Children’S Sh
puppeteer who skilfully animates
May. Times: Fri at 6.30pm Sat
various spectacular puppets and
at 1.30pm and 4.30pm. Britains
props in order to create a simple but
newest secret agent is off the leash…
unforgettable story.’ Tickets: £6
and ready for action! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us for a brand new interactive
The conquest Tel: 01885 488575 COMEDY DOUBLE BILL
The Artrix
The courtyard
Tel: 01527 577330
Tel: 01432 340555
THE CURIOUS ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO Sunday 29th May, 2pm. One of the best loved classics for children comes to life, literally. Crickets, cats, foxes and, of course, the worldfamous puppet, will spring out of our collection of dusty, old, magic books while Patrick Lynch from CBeebies pulls all the strings and turns all the pages to bring you the
MEADOW Saturday 4th June, 11am.
remembers the animals that called the meadow home. Time changes everything. In a post human world, only the grass remembers the way things used to be. Meet the animals and insects that lived in the meadow, and see their stories come to life.
and become a real boy. Come and join him on his incredible journey, you’ll have a whale of a time! Suitable for ages 4+ Tickets: £7 Under 1 6’s £5
FLYING THE NEST Sunday 19th June, 2pm. Welcome to Hatchling College, an eggciting place to learn all about native birds and how to be a good birder. Sit in a giant nest and get involved in this interactive eggsperience led by our three
K9 Intelligence Agents, Ashleigh & Pudsey must defeat their arch
Saturday 21st May 7.30pm.
nemesis Dr Feline and his side-
Conquest Productions presents a
kick Karl (STEVI RITCHIE) as well
double bill of comedy -The Fat Lady
as acrobatic cat burglars – as they
Sings in Little Grimley and A Jolly
battle for world domination. With a
Sinister Jape by David Tristram.
fantastic array of gadgets, cars, jet
Tickets: £9 Conc. £8
packs and gismos audiences will help Ashleigh and Pudsey by finding clues,
evesham arts Tel: 01386 446944 A NIGHT at the MOVIES
breaking codes, and solving puzzles. So get ready to give the nation’s original and best dancing dog the “appaws” he deserves! Tickets: Adults £20.16, Children £16.80, Family of 4 £67.20
Thursday 19th, Friday 20th & Saturday 21st 7.30pm. Music
INVINCIBLE
one of my favourite movies” or
Tuesday 14th – Saturday 18th
“Oooh I recognise that song, what
June. Eves at 7.30pm Wed and
film is it from?” This fabulous show
Sat matinees at 2.30pm. With
Sunday 12th June, 1pm & 3pm,
covers a huge variety of music from
the recession biting hard, Emily and
Monday 13th June, 10am &
all manner of movies. EODS, with
Oliver have decided to downsize
1pm. Under the sea, out on the
its talented cast of singers and
and shift their middle-class London
dancers, will entertain and delight
lifestyle to a small town in the
terrific tales are woven together with
you through a musical journey
north of England. One night they
live music, puppetry and a whole
from some of the most well-known
open their doors and invite next
host of colourful characters from
movies: from Jungle Book to Titanic,
door neighbours, Dawn and Alan
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s
Wizard of Oz to Moulin Rouge - and
into their home. Over the course
best-loved titles: ‘Tiddler’, ‘Monkey
of course no ‘movie’ evening would
of a disastrous evening of olives,
Puzzle’, ‘The Smartest Giant in Town’
be complete without Bond. Tickets:
anchovies, Karl Marx and abstract
and ‘A Squash & A Squeeze’. Funky
£12 Conc. £10
art; class and culture collide where
TIDDLER
farm and into the jungle, these
moves, toe-tapping tunes and giggles
the consequences are as tragic as
are guaranteed! Tickets: £13,
they are hilarious. From one of the
concessions £11. Family ticket 2A/2C £36.00
eggstrodinary professors. Filled with a fantastic mix of music, puppetry, facts and fun, this humorous show
Britain’s Got Talent champions. From
sparks the imagination - “Oh that’s
Tickets: £6
true story of Pinocchio, no lie. Who nose? He might even find his father
family starring everyone’s favourite
Thursday 19th, Friday 20th &
The grass remembers. It remembers you. It remembers me. And it
spy adventure suitable for the whole
EAST OF THE SUN
ludlowassemblyrooms Tel: 01584 873229 Jungle Workshop
most exciting playwrights to emerge since Alan Ayckbourn and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre Company (Birdsong, Three
Saturday 4th June 2pm-4pm.
Men In A Boat), comes a brand new
Saturday 9th July, 11am.
Create your favourite jungle animal
production of the smash hit, sell-
a new and engaging way. This show
‘Inspired by a traditional Nordic
and hang it up on our very own
out comedy, Invincible. Tickets:
builds on the success of HandMade
story, ‘East of the Sun, West of
jungle display for all to see! Based on
£12.88-£27.44
Theatre’s production The Flying
the Moon’ is a spellbinding tale of
the new film Jungle Book. Suitable
Machine. As ever this show aims
adventure, mystery and romance
for ages 5+ Cost: £5
to engage a diverse audience in a
featuring a magical white bear,
truly unique and interactive theatre
a young girl and a troll. Funny,
experience. A show suitable for
anarchic, moving and beautiful, the
malvern theatre
children aged 4-9 years including
story transports audiences as they
those with SEN and their families.
Tel: 0845 287 2146
engage with the puppets and take
Tickets: £7 Under 16’s £5
an emotional journey with them.
MISSION IMPUDSEYBLE
The show will be performed by one
Friday 27th May - Saturday 28th
brings to life native bird characters in
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Number 8 Tel: 01386 555488 THE VERY MAGIC FLUTE Wednesday 1st June, 2.30pm. Meet a lost Prince chased by a dragon, a mysterious Queen of the Night, a
kidnapped Princess, a lonely Bird-Man, and don’t forget the magic flute and bells. Join us for a whole new take on Mozart’s classic, with beautiful puppets, magical transformations, and fully integrated sign language. Showcasing Krazy Kat’s mastery of
CHILDREN’S THEATRE Saturday 21st May 2.30pm
worcester live
A short play performed by adults
Tel: 01905 611427
especially for children aged 3 plus! They make a fun birthday treat! Tickets £1.50
immerse yourself into the rhythm of the Railway. Tickets: £9 Conc. £7.50
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN
HAPPY STEPS – A TURN OF FATE
Saturday 14th May, 11am. A family
Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th
visual storytelling, and bristling with
participation musical! When Father
June, Thursday & Friday at
creativity, this is an imaginative show
is taken away, the lives of Roberta,
6.30pm Saturday & Sunday at
Peter and Phyllis are shattered. Their
12.30pm & 5.30pm. Unknown to
mother is forced to take them from
each other, twins grow up with two
their comfortable London home to
completely different lives, oblivious the
live in a simple country cottage. Whilst
other exists. One enjoys a life in the
there, they learn about the railway
theatre growing up performing with
from their new friend Perks and soon
one of the world’s most renowned
fall in love with it. They have many
entertainers, while the other struggles
adventures, and when they save a
daily on the street living homeless. By a
train from disaster, they are helped
turn of fate, the twins are reunited and
to solve the mystery of their father’s
share the excitement of the theatre, the
disappearance. Image Musical Theatre
Oscars and a new life ahead. Join the
returns with this wonderful adaptation
cast of Happy Steps and Steps Academy
of E Nesbit’s classic. Giving the whole
for a thrilling, fun and lively show. Our
audience the chance to join in and up to
guest entertainer this year is Martyn
10 children the opportunity to perform
Dominique and his amazing vocals.
on stage, this show proves to be family
Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Musical Theatre
entertainment at its very best. Learn
from all ages of children, students and
world of Fairy Tale and Fantasy.
the songs and actions before you arrive
adults will leave you wanting more of
Tickets: £12 Conc. £10
via our website or social media and
this feel good show. Tickets: £10.
with big laughs! Suitable for children age 3-7 years and their families. Tickets: £7.50 Under 16’s £6
Palace theatre Tel: 01527 65203 FANTASY IN DANCE Friday 20th - Saturday 21st May
norbury theatre Tel: 08444 771000 ONCE UPON A FAIRYTALE Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th May, 4pm. Once upon a time in a land far away the students of S.B Danceworks entertain audiences with an afternoon of adventure, thrilling routines and magical songs. Come along and enter the wonderful
7.15pm and Sat Matinee at 2.15pm. The Latham School of Dance take to the stage with their aspiring dancers from the ages of 3 to 18 years old! These talented youths aim to entertain you in this fantastic children’s dance variety show! Their stunning dancing is here at the Palace Theatre, so don’t miss out on an amazing night of ballet, tap, modern dance and so much more! Tickets: £13 Conc. £11
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