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in Hereford & Worcester Summer 2017

3rd July - 4th September 2017

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The Butterfly Effect, Roundabout, Pinboard, Online Gaming, Theatre and much more!

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Bookstore 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 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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Roundabout

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Online Gaming

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The Butterfly Effect

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Theatre 34 Who’s Treading The Boards? ..........................................................................................

Family Marketplace

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St Joseph’s catholic primary school At St Joseph’s we strive to build positive values and attitudes in our children about learning and the environment in which they live. Children are given appropriate challenging and achievable tasks that build their confidence, skills, knowledge and independence.

characteristic of St Joseph’s school. Leaders are continuously looking with a questioning eye at how things are done, seizing any opportunity to tweak or refine a policy or procedure to make it just that little better. Nothing is allowed to stand still.”

Ofsted Judgements: “Leaders have set out a clear vision for the school to sit at the heart of its community as a positive force for pupils and their families, supporting them in their faith, their wellbeing and their academic achievement”.

“There is a strong culture of safeguarding in the school.

Robust policies and processes are rigorously applied.”

“Pupils are happy, confident learners who work hard in lessons”.

“Relentless pursuit of improvement is a key

Come and visit us on our Open Mornings on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th October 2017 from 9:15am to 12.00pm to see for yourself!

No appointment needed just drop by within these times!

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St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Worcester

OPEN MORNINGS

Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th October 2017 9:15am - 12:00pm

We offer a Catholic Primary Education for 4 – 11 year olds and seek to build an environment in which Christian values guide all children, giving a secure foundation to their future lives.

Chedworth Drive, Warndon, Worcester WR4 9PG

Tel: 01905 452772 office@st-josephs-pri.worcs.sch.uk

www.stjosephsworcester.co.uk

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QUAD BIKE TREKKING Oaker Wood Leisure, Kingsland, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PT. This is one of the favourite activities at Oaker Wood; and with 175 acres of mature Herefordshire woodland to explore that’s hardly surprising.

We offer quadding from the age of 8 with 3 age related packages: Junior Quads - perfect for birthday parties or leaving primary school celebrations.

Youth Quad Trekking - a teenage version of our adult endurance trekking. Senior Quad Trekking - experience the full thrill of our woodland endurance. Family Quad Trekking - for groups of less than 8. Contact us for dates and times. www.oakerwoodleisure.co.uk

Monday 7th Thursday 31st

Summer Holiday Club Oaker Wood Leisure, Kingsland, Lugg Green Rd, Leominster HR6 9PT 9am – 3.30pm. For children aged 7-12 years. Mon & Fri are Multi-Sports at Luctonians Sports Club, Tues, Wed &

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for children across Herefordshire to explore nature outdoors. Get all a flutter over craft and make your own balancing butterflies.

Then help us create a buzz making alder bees followed by our favourite pollinator game collecting nectar. Before you head home make your own wild seed bomb to ‘explode’ wild flowers into your garden.

Support pollinators and help save the Bees! Tickets: £2

Thurs are Multi-Activity days including a range of Adventurous Activities, Rafting, Climbing, Zip Wire, Low rope assault course, Target shooting and more.

Costs: £24.50 per day (discounts for multi-day bookings). Teen Paintball Adventure Sessions for 12-16 year olds. Wednesdays 9th & 23rd August, 12- 3pm. £15 per session. Tel: Oaker Wood Leisure 01568 780111 www. oakerwoodleisure.co.uk/holiday

Saturday 8th

TINY TALK BABY SIGNING Worcester Cathedral, Chapter Office, 8 College Yard, Worcester WR1 2LA. Time: 10am – 12noon.

Learn baby signing. Booking essential. www.tinytalk.co.uk/ molliep

POLLINATORS WORKSHOP WITH WILDPLAY AT SAXON HALL Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum, Nr. Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0PY. Time: 11am. With continued success at The Courtyard, we are taking our Family Saturday’s initiative on tour around Herefordshire. WildPlay is based at Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and creates playful opportunities

companies. It ends with Quiet Revolution on Sunday 23 July at National Trust Croome near Worcester, a piece of dance theatre that highlights how the First World War changed the roles of women. You can find out more about the work Dancefest does throughout the year at dancefest.co.uk or on 01905 611199

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Dancefest’s Big Dance Fortnight Performances, outdoor events and workshops across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, to celebrate the work the organisation does with people of all ages throughout the year. It kicks off with the Big Dance Picnic, a free event for all the family at Cripplegate Park in Worcester on Saturday 8 July, an afternoon of dance and music, with performances

by Dancefest’s children’s dance groups, Jigsaw Integrated Performance Group, and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Dancefest’s youth dance companies and performance groups for adults will be dancing on Ledbury High Street as part of Ledbury Poetry Festival on Sunday 9 July. 300 students from over 20 schools and colleges will take part in two performances - Herefordshire and Worcestershire Dancing on Thursday 13 July at Artrix, Bromsgrove, and Goldstar on Tuesday 18 July at Burford House Garden Store and Gardens in Tenbury Wells. The final weekend sees Watch Out Worcester on Saturday 22 July, a new free event across Worcester City Centre with theatre, dance, music, spoken word and visual arts, created and performed by local and visiting artists and

GREAT LEDBURY CELEBRATION Ledbury Town Centre, High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1BN. Time: 11am – 6pm.

The Ledbury Celebration becomes “Great” this year and moves to Ledbury’s historic High Street market place to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the iconic Market House in a birthday treat of food, drink, music, poetry and heritage.

Discover the best of local food in the street market to enjoy straightaway or take home, while soaking up the festival atmosphere with entertainment throughout the day from a fabulous range of poets, bands and musicians – from brass to beat box. Meet characters from old Ledbury, step into the past in the Market House and our special heritage buildings, and find out how these buildings were made. Revel with the Morris Men, admire the dance performers, and be spellbound at the puppet theatre – entertainment for all ages. The Ledbury Celebration is a fixture in the local food and drink calendar on the last day of Ledbury’s annual Poetry Festival and brings out all that is best about Ledbury – “it’s a special day for the town and visitors to enjoy” - “it’s a wonderful opportunity to bring families and the community together and celebrate everything good in the locality.” Full details of

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Friday 14th Sunday 16th

VINTAGE SWING FESTIVAL (DEER PARK EVENT) Eastnor Castle, Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RL. The UK’s finest three-day vintage festival, featuring 150 musicians, dance lessons, kids entertainment, classic car clubs and a food and fashion village (locals discount and one-day tickets available). www.thevintageescape.com

KNIGHTS AND PRINCESSES SCHOOL

Saturday 15th

Eastnor Castle, Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RL. Medieval mayhem for the children. www. eastnorcastle.com/whats-on

Worcester Cathedral, Chapter Office, 8 College Yard, Worcester WR1 2LA. Time: 10am – 12noon.

Learn baby signing. Booking essential. www.tinytalk.co.uk/ molliep

TINY TALK BABY SIGNING

Friday 14th

SUMMER FAYRE AT ASHFIELD PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL Ashfield Park Primary School, Redhill Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5AU. Time: 3.15pm – 5.30pm.A summer fayre will take place at Ashfield Park Primary School. Attractions include a bouncy castle, pony rides and vintage side shows.

The event will raise funds for the school.

Friday 14th & Saturday 15th

DISNEY’S ARISTOCATS AT STOURPORT CIVIC CENTRE New Street, Stourport-onSevern, DY13 8UJ. Time: 7.30pm.

Madame’s jealous butler Edgar cat-naps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside.

What’s a cat to do? Luckily, Thomas O’Malley and his rag-tag bunch of Alley Cats come to their rescue!

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PEEP BEHIND THE SCENCES Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley DY12 1BG. Time: 10.30am – 4.30pm. Ever wondered how a Signalbox works, or how we change the tyres on a steam locomotive? Or where our carriages are stored or what happens when we need to fix a wagon? All of these questions, and more, can be answered at Peep Behind the Scenes! We’ll be opening our doors to areas not normally available to the public for one day only, giving you the chance to see all of the hard work, behind the scenes, that often goes unseen. Taking place in the background, there’s more to the Railway that meets the eye; such as day-to-day maintenance and the skilled restoration work, often covered with panelling and many coats of varnish and paint! Cost: £5 for wristband to access all areas. www.svr.co.uk

Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th

NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY WEEKEND AT BORDESLEY ABBEY Forge Mill & Bordesley Abbey, Needle Mill Lane, Riverside, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 8HY. Time: 11am – 4pm. Two days of fun archaeology themed activities for all the family!Medieval Knight’s encampment - Medieval story telling - Tours of Bordesley Abbey - Stone information and activity with Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust. Tickets: Adults £2, children free – includes entry into the museum

LEOMINSTER/HEREFORD KITE FESTIVAL 2017 Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DW. Time: 10am – 5pm.The Leominster/ Hereford Kite Festival laid-back family friendly affair open to the public as well as kite enthusiasts.

Bring your own kite to fly, or watch expert displays with the best sport and single line kites.

The flying site will be on the lawns leading down to a lake on the sumptuous Berrington Hall estate, a National Trust property near Leominster. More info: kitefestival.org.uk or Bill Souten (Midlands Kite Fliers) on bill. souten@mkf.org.uk.

including sand pit exploration, metal detecting, microscope identification and fossil fun, as part of the national Festival of Archaeology. Cost: Adults £5, Conc & Children £2.50, Family ticket £13 & under fives free. www.worcestershire.gov.uk/ museums

Friday 21st Sunday 23rd

NOZSTOCK 2017 Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LS. Time: From 12 noon. Like the very best of festivals, Nozstock was founded by a fun-loving family, their extended relatives, friends, acquaintances and pretty much everyone who had a guitar to play or a joke to tell. “It reminded me of how festivals used to be; small, friendly and intimate.” Festival Kidz. Environmental credentials are also important to Nozstock - the event was nominated with just five other festivals to win The Greener Festival Award 2016. The award is to celebrate festivals in the UK who are striving to minimise their environmental impact. Tickets: From £95 to £105

Saturday 22nd

BROMSGROVE FESTIVAL FUSION

Sunday 16th

WIZARDRY & MAGIC AT EASTNOR CASTLE Eastnor Castle, Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RL. Marvel at magic shows & learn some secrets in the magic workshops! www.eastnorcastle.com

DIG IT! Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Worcestershire DY11 7XZ. Time: 11:00 - 4:00. Hands on activities

High Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Time: 10am – 3pm. A fusion of street theatre, dance, music and singing on Bromsgrove High Street. The day will be hosted by BBC Hereford and Worcester’s Tammy Gooding and will include performances from professional artists and the voluntary sector including fire and hula hoop artist Tallulah Blue, Translucent Youth Dance Company, Artrix Songstars Choir, Got2sing Bromsgrove choir, North Bromsgrove High School

Bromsgrove 01926 651159 bromsgrove@stagecoach.co.uk

Kidderminster 01562 66194 kidderminster@stagecoach.co.uk

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

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

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WATCH OUT WORCESTER Worcester City Centre by Dancefest, The Angel Centre, Angel Place, Worcester WR1 3QN. Time: From 12 noon. Watch Out Worcester (WOW) is a new free event for the city and is produced

by Dancefest in collaboration with Worcestershire partners. Theatre, dance, music, spoken word and visual arts in outdoor and unusual spaces, created and performed by local and visiting artists and companies. www.dancefest.co.uk

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd

MUCH MARCLE STEAM Rye Meadows, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2LX. Time: 10am – 5pm. Much Marcle Steam Rally is a great day out for all the family with an array of Steam Traction Engines, Vintage Tractors, Vintage Commercial Vehicles, Vintage Motor Cycles and Cars, Stationary Engines, Fairground Organs, Models and Crafts. Also lots of trade stands, working displays of cider pressing, steam ploughing, and threshing.

The first Much Marcle Steam Rally was held on the 19th & 20th July 1986. Over the last 25 years the rally has grown tremendously with a number of exhibitors and supporters who look to come back year after year. There is something for all the family.

Tickets: £10. Under 16’s free.

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Saturday 22nd July – Saturday 1st September FAMILY POTTERY FUN

Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury HR8 1RD. Times: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

Family pottery fun through-out the summer hols. 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. Cost: From £5 per session. www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

Saturday 22nd July - Saturday 2nd September CROWNING AROUND

Tudor House, 42 Friar Street, Worcester WR1 2NA. Time: 10am – 3.30pm. Join King Cedric and Queen Esme…on a trip around Tudor House. They’ve lost their crowns and are searching for them amongst all the items in the museum! Find the crowns, look for the clues to the quiz, complete the puzzles and make your own crown! Each pack costs just £1 and entry to the museum is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Trail and crown making are self-guided activities.

Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 10am – 4pm.

Cost: Free

to make the key word to claim your prize back at the Visitor Centre. The Overall winner with get the BodenGnome Trophy and is announced at the end of the summer. The Gnome Hunt is included in normal admission into the Grounds. www. bodenhamarboretum.co.uk

BODENGNOME HUNT AT BODENHAM ARBORETUM Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 5TB. Look out for the ones with the letters so you can unscramble them

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CLASSIC VEHICLE DAY

Sunday 23rd

CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR THEATRE – BILLIONAIRE BOY Eastnor Castle, Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RL. Time: 3pm. Hear the story of how Mr Spud made his billions and then lost it all in this hilarious story by David Walliams. Seating is not provided for this performance; please bring a picnic rug or low backed chairs to sit on. You are very welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy during the performance.

Tickets allow entry to the castle grounds from 11am. Adult £13.00, Child £9.00, Family (2+2) £37.00

Tuesday 25th

SCHOOL HOLIDAY POND-DIPPING The Waterworks Museum, Broomy Hill, Hereford HR4 0LJ. Time: 11am – 3pm. Come along and pond-dip and identify ‘beasties’ with a microscope.

Tickets: Adults £4.00, Seniors £3.00 Children £2.00 www.waterworksmuseum.org

Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley DY12 1BG. In its established summer spot! Classic vehicles from yesteryear on display at our stations along the line. Why not get on and off at all six stations to view the displays of iconic vehicles? Different vehicles will be on display at each station with an emphasis on certain models at each location. From Ford to Fiat, Jaguar to Lotus, Rolls Royce to Triumph, and VW Camper to Heinkel Bubble Car, the vehicles are sure to evoke driving memories of yesteryear.

We will have up to 150 vehicles in attendance. See website for timetables and ticket prices. www.svr.co.uk

GALA DAY The Waterworks Museum, Broomy Hill, Hereford HR4 0LJ. Historical vehicles, Hereford concert band and more. The Mayor of Hereford will open the new Massington Lineshaft display. Tickets: Adults £6.00, Seniors £5.00, Children £4.00 www.waterworksmuseum.org

VINTAGE TEA PARTY

Wednesday 26th Saturday 22nd July – Sunday 3rd September

more activities. Suitable for families with children aged 2 to 14 yrs. Drop in outdoor nature session. Pay in the Visitor Centre on arrival. Cost: £2 per child, under 2s free.

WILDPLAY: GET CRAFTY & PLAY WITH THE ELEMENTS - WIND Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum, Nr. Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0PY. Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm. Drop-in WildPlay session for families.

Each session will include 3 or

Upper Pengethley Farm, Peterstow, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire HR9 6LL. Time: 2pm – 5pm. Join us down on the farm for an afternoon to celebrate all things vintage.

There will be a range of vintage themed games, stalls and vehicles as well as music and dance. Take in the vintage atmosphere at this stunning location, with vintage vehicles,

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CHILDRENS BOXING CLASSES Respect the community | Respect the gym Respect each other | Respect your self Fun | fitness | discipline | respect • No Monthly fees, you pay when you train, £4 a session • Fully affiliated boxing club with England Boxing • Experienced and fully qualified, DBS checked coaches • Sports England approved Clubmark national accreditation Tuesday Children 7 - 7:45pm Saturday Primary school kids 10 - 11pm Secondary school kids 11 - 12pm

Adult classes also available

T: 07525 452 110 E: vince.mcnally@googlemail.com Based at Hinton Community Centre, 21 Ross Road, Hereford, HR2 7RJ For great days out listings, visit www.primarytimes.net

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AUGUST Every Tuesday & Thursday

FAMILY GLAMPING & ACTIVITIES Oaker Wood Leisure, Kingsland, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PT. A Glamping Village exclusive to your friends and family, plenty of room for the children to run around and the adults to chill round the camp fire. Exclusive use of our Glamping Village which includes 2 nights Glamping - self-catered, Self-Guided Woodland Krypton Activity Trail and Borneo Low Ropes Assault Course. Get together a group of at least 10 people (adults & children) and you can book one of our Glamping Villages exclusively for your group between Tuesday & Thursday in August. Cost: £60 per person. www.oakerwoodleisure.co.uk

Tuesday 1st

ADVENTURE CLUB: SHELTER BUILDING, WATER PLAY and DAMPERS Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum, Nr. Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0PY. Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm. Develop your survival skills in the great outdoors!

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This event is suitable for children aged 7+ and is designed for unaccompanied children. Booking essential. A seasonal snack and hot drinks will be provided at break time. It is recommended that children also bring some food for snack time. Parents/carers must accompany children to the Forest School site. Information will be sent out prior to the event by email. Free drop off and pick up parking. Apply to h.herridge@ herefordshirewt.co.uk

Tuesday 1st – Thursday 3rd

SUMMER FUN – BATTLES & SEIGES Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Worcestershire DY11 7XZ. Time: 10:30 - 16:00. Week 1-Battles & Sieges. Our Summer Fun continues on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays throughout August. Each day will include a themed trail, craft activities and interactive fun.

Cost: Admission costs are Adults £5, Seniors £2.50, Children (aged 5-16) £2.50, Family Ticket £13 (admits 2 adults & 2 children).

Additional £2 per child to join in the day’s activities. www. worcestershire.gov.uk/museums

NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW. This event is hosted by the National Pony Society.

The Prestigious Summer Championship of the National Pony Society. For members and non-members alike. For more information, please contact Jane Holden on 01420 88333 or email jane@nationalponysociety.org.uk

Wednesday 2nd

CARNIVAL MODEL DAY Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm,

Eastnor, Ledbury HR8 1RD. Times vary. Children’s Pottery Sessions in the summer holiday. Model a clay sculpture to celebrate the rich diversity and magnificence of UK Summertime festivals and events. Sessions designed for two age groups although younger and older siblings will never be turned away: 11.30am1pm 4-8 years and 2-3.30pm 9-12 years. 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

Oh My! on 17th August, Sharon will retell stories with the aid of puppets, music and song.

Listen to the legends of Jack and his beanstalk, the Lonely Ogre of Malvern, plus lots of dragon stories and the fossil folklore behind fairy cakes! Sessions at 11am and 2pm. Each session is free and lasts 45 minutes.

Recommended ages 6-11 but flexible for younger siblings.

Entry to the museum is free, but donations do help us keep it that way! www.tudorhouse.org.uk

Saturday 5th Thursday 3rd

LAKE PLAY at BODENHAM LAKE Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, Bodenham, Herefordshire HR1 3JT. Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm. Seasonal wildlife inspired activities, crafts and games. Bring a picnic and relax by the lake. Suitable for families with children aged 3 - 13 years. This event is free but booking is essential - please book online. Kindly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. www. queenswoodandbodenhamlake.org

THE STORYTELLER PRESENTS...

ONCE UPON A TIME Tudor House, 42 Friar Street, Worcester WR1 2NA. Times: 11am & 2pm. Storyteller extraordinaire, Sharon Carr, will be bringing tales of myths and magic to Tudor House during August 2017! Weaving original fairy tales with the history of the museum and Worcestershire, she’ll retell stories with the aid of puppets, music and song.

Once Upon a Time on 3rd August, you can listen to the legends of Granny and Sonny, the Wicked Witch and the Magic Porridge Pot, before discovering fossil folklore with the Fairy Cake story! Sessions at 11am and 2pm. In Dragons, Ogres, Fairies,

Tenbury Countryside Show Worcester Road, Burford, Tenbury Wells (adjoining the A456). See page 20 for more information. Only £8 for Adults & Senior Citizens & £2 for Children (5-16 years) from selected outlets in Tenbury and the surrounding area. Gate prices held at £10 for Adults & Senior Citizens and £3 for Children (5-16 years). Under 5’s and Car parking is free. Only participating and assistance dogs allowed on the Showground. Membership Subscription rates are available on request from the Society’s Office:3 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8BH. Telephone: 01584 810818. email enquiries@tenbury-countrysideshow.co.uk www.tenbury-countrysideshow.co.uk

ROSS-ON-WYE CARNIVAL Rope Walk, Ross-on-Wye. Time: 11am – 6pm. Celebrating 40 years, The Ross-on-Wye Carnival has been held on the first Saturday in August every year since 1977, making it the town’s oldest community tradition.

The carnival is organised by a team of local volunteers and the event is supported by many of Ross-on-Wye’s businesses and

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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R charities. Every year the annual procession makes its way around the town’s centre, showing off a magnificent display of floats and fancy dress. Anyone can take part in the carnival, with some great prizes up for grab. The procession ends at the Ropewalk where you will find plenty of great entertainment including a fun fair, many different stalls and a wide range of food and drink. You can see a map of the full procession route here. Free event. www.rosscarnival.org.uk

Sunday 6th

THE HEREFORDSHIRE COUNTRY FAIR King George V Playing Fields, Hereford HR2 7RQ. In August 2017, on The King George V playing fields, The Herefordshire Country Fair, in conjunction with the World War 1 Commemoration Committee, will be holding the annual Country Fair. This historic day will be a major civic event. Alongside all the core traditional features of the Fair there will be educational displays, both in marquees, on the showground itself and in the main ring; where the commitment, hard work and sacrifices made by the civilian population during the war years, and how this contributed to the eventual victory, will be reflected. 1917 was a pivotal time – true hardship had set in and the results of conscription, rationing and shortages called for extraordinary efforts to be made by the whole population.

The Fair is now in its 39th year

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and promises a great family day out. This year we have the usual country fair favourites: terrier racing, working gun dogs, inter hunt relay, scurry racing, clay pigeon shooting, fly fishing and a parade of foxhounds. With over a 100 trade stands, the shopping and craft marquee and the fabulous food hall, the fair offers a great shopping experience.

We look forward to welcoming you. Tickets: Adult £10.00, Child (5 - 15) £5.00. www. herefordshirecountryfair.co.uk

Tuesday 8th Thursday 10th

SUMMER FUN – NATURE RANGERS Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Worcestershire DY11 7XZ. Time: 10:30 - 16:00. Week 2- Nature Rangers Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays throughout August. Each day will include a themed trail, craft activities and interactive fun. Cost: Admission costs are Adults £5, Seniors £2.50, Children (aged 5-16) £2.50, Family Ticket £13 (admits 2 adults & 2 children). Additional £2 per child to join in the day’s activities. www.worcestershire. gov.uk/museums

Saturday 12th WYE FLOAT 2017

River Wye, Hereford. Time: 10am – 11pm. Wye Float 2017 is billed as “a new kind of adventure”, a volunteer-run event designed to draw thousands of people from all over Europe to the River Wye in Hereford. It’s inspired by the Finnish festival of Kaljakellinta... aka Beer Float. Essentially it’s a seriously fun day of floating down a set route of the river in various inflatables, dinghies, blow up swimming pools or selfbuilt rafts. Starting at the Rowing Club and finishing by the Iron

Bridge, the whole thing started life as a Facebook page and it’s being organised by a band of volunteers. It’s open to anyone over 12 years old. www.wyefloat.co.uk

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th

STEAM ON THE ROAD Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley, DY12 1BG. A weekend showcasing the very best of steam on the road, and steam on the rails! Over the years we have seen many traction engines visit the Severn Valley Railway, and in 2017 we’re hoping to have a number of road steam vehicles head to Kidderminster Station for a gathering. From steamrollers, traction engines and steam wagons, to steam trains running on the Railway, take a trip back to the glory years with our summer steam rally. Timetables and ticket prices available on website www.svr.co.uk

Sunday 13th

FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY Oaker Wood Leisure, Kingsland, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PT. Time: 9.30 – 3pm. Join us for a full day of adventure! Why wait for your family holiday to have fun together? We’ve had lots of parents dropping their children off at Holiday Club asking when the adults get to have a go! So here it is our Family Adventure Day - switch off the computer, forget about work and the jobs in the garden and spend a great family day together taking on new challenges. Depending on numbers on the day you may complete the activities in a different order as groups will rotate. Children must be a minimum age of 7. Cost: 1 adult & 1 child - £45, Family - 2 adults, 2 children - £80, additional child/ adult - £20.

Tuesday 15th

HALF MOON PRESENTS THREE Artrix, Slideslow Drive, Bromsgrove B60 1GN. Time: 11am & 2pm. A trio of well-known fairy tales with spellbinding storytelling and live music. Three wishes, three witches, three sisters, three pigs, three bears, three musketeers...Three singing actors weave together famous tales, which all feature the elusive number three! Brought to life with a flurry of original singa-long songs, live music and brilliantly inventive storytelling, the flamboyant players burst from their wagon of forgotten fables to re-tell the stories of Rumpelstiltskin, Goldilocks and Grimm’s Three Wanderers as never before. Jump on board the ingenious and cleverly crafted wagon of fairy tales in this spellbinding new musical play for children aged 3-8 and their families. It will be followed by an interactive ‘meet the performers’ session where the children are invited to explore the tactile and playful world of Three. Tickets: £7 www.wrongsemble.com

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THE STORYTELLER PRESENTS...

ONCE UPON A TIME Tudor House, 42 Friar Street, Worcester WR1 2NA. Times: 11am & 2pm. Storyteller extraordinaire, Sharon Carr, will be bringing tales of myths and magic to Tudor House during August 2017! Weaving original fairy tales with the history of the museum and Worcestershire, she’ll retell stories with the aid of puppets, music and song.

Once Upon a Time on 3rd August, you can listen to the legends of Granny and Sonny, the Wicked Witch and the Magic Porridge Pot, before discovering fossil folklore with the Fairy Cake

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R story! Sessions at 11am and 2pm. In Dragons, Ogres, Fairies, Oh My! on 17th August, Sharon will retell stories with the aid of puppets, music and song.

Listen to the legends of Jack and his beanstalk, the Lonely Ogre of Malvern, plus lots of dragon stories and the fossil folklore behind fairy cakes! Sessions at 11am and 2pm. Each session is free and lasts 45 minutes.

Recommended ages 6-11 but flexible for younger siblings.

Entry to the museum is free, but donations do help us keep it that way! www.tudorhouse.org.uk

Friday 18th

MAMMAL TRACKS and IDENTIFICATION TRAINING Bodenham Lake car park, Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, Bodenham, Herefordshire HR1 3JT. Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm.

An opportunity to develop your field sign identification skills in detecting mammals such as otters. The training will focus on tracks left on floating rafts as mammals (and possibly birds) travel along the River Lugg. We will also look for signs of otter spraint (droppings), and runs created when they travel between Bodenham Lake and the River Lugg. This event is free, but places are limited, so booking is essential – please call 01432 356872. Meet at Bodenham Lake car park. For further details, please call 01432 356872 or email Sophie Cowling s.cowling@herefordshirewt.co.uk

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Saturday 19th

WILDPLAY PLAY DAY! Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum, Nr. Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0PY. Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Shelter building, bug hunting, seasonal natural crafts, games and more! www. queenswoodandbodenhamlake.org

Saturday 26th Monday 28th

BATTLE OF WORCESTER WEEKEND: THE STORMING OF FORT ROYAL The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester WR1 2HU. Time: 10:00 - 17:00. Witness a pivotal moment in English history. Royalist troops were attacked and forced to flee into Worcester City as Cromwell’s Parliament forces faced the King’s Men on Fort Royal Hill. Join in with preparations for battle in a living history camp and experience these dramatic events leap out of the history books and into The Commandery’s grounds, evoking the sights, sounds and smells that happened in this very place 350 years ago. Civil war reenactors soldiers marching every day. Cost: Adult £5.50, Concessions £4.50, Children (5-16) £2.50, Family Ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children) £13.00. Free for Worcester City Council tax payers (please make sure that you bring your council Tax bill as proof of residency)

Sunday 27th

BROMYARD HOP FESTIVAL Cruxwell Street, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4EB. Time: Midday – early evening.

This Festival is to celebrate Bromyard’s close links with the Hop industry over many decades.

During the day there will be a wide variety of events thoughout Bromyard town centre including a craft fair, demonstration of rural crafts, stands selling

Hopbines and Hop products, free music festival, parade of vintage cars and tractors, beer festival in many of Bromyard’s traditional pubs, food stands, displays showing the history of Hop growing and much more.

The main event of the day will be the races which will take place up and down Bromyard’s main street during the afternoon.

These will include novelty races and the World Championship Hop Pocket races where teams of 4 will race carrying a 70KG Hop Pocket which is a large sack that is used to transport Hops once they have been picked and dried. Teams wishing to enter can find details on the Festival website. Free of charge www. bromyardhopfestival.co.uk

– 4pm. As part of the Worcester Festival 2017, the Swan Theatre will be playing host to a day of fun for the whole family as we bring the traditional village fête to the city for the day! The bar will be open and there will be games, table-top sales, cakes, sweets, prizes, films and facepainting – all under one roof!

And if you want to get even more involved, we’re looking for stallholders, table-top sellers and displays – please get in touch on info@worcesterfestival.co.uk if you’re interested. Whatever the weather, the Swan Theatre Summer Fête will be great fun for all the family! Free entry!

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SCHOOL MEALS MISSION APPEALS TO GET

PEAS ON PUPIL’S PLATES The Yes Peas! campaign calls on schools to put peas on the dinner menu during Great British Pea Week

The Yes Peas! campaign and the UK pea vining industry have launched a school meals mission and are appealing for schools up and down the UK to put peas on pupil’s plates during Great British Pea Week (10 – 16th July 2017).

Run by the Yes Peas! campaign, Great British Pea Week aims to recognise the 700 British pea farmers who work tirelessly all year round to produce two billion portions of peas to feed the nation. The UK is the largest producer and consumer of frozen peas in Europe, with the average person in Britain eating nearly 9,000 peas per year.

The School Meals Mission aims to highlight the importance of healthy school meals and the extraordinary nutritional power of the nation’s favourite family vegetable. One 85 gram serving of peas, cooked, provides 50 calories, 4 grams of protein, 8 grams of carbohydrate (of which 3.5 grams are sugars), 3.8 grams of fibre, 17mg of vitamin C (28% of the recommended daily allowance) and 0.2mg Thiamine (B1) (15% of the recommended daily allowance).

pupil’s plates. Yes Peas! is also calling on families themselves to engage with the campaign by sending in their own pea-tastic creations!

Schools are being urged to pledge their support via social media and share images of their reci-peas during #GreatBritishPeaWeek.

Schools nationwide will each receive a recipe e-book, full to the brim with healthy meal ideas, to inspire them to put peas back on

“We’re excited to be inviting schools to pledge their support for Great British Pea Week during the harvesting season - peas are an amazing source of nutrients and we want to inspire children to enjoy eating greens and educate the nation on where their peas come from!”

TV chef and Yes Peas! ambassador, Rachel Green, said: “Great British Pea Week is a great celebration of British pea farming. It’s truly amazing how our 700 farmers produce over two billion portions a year! It is certainly something to celebrate and commemorate.

TENBURY COUTRYSIDE SHOW 2017 For an amazing value family day out the Tenbury Countryside Show on Saturday 5th August is a day not to be missed!!

With Three National Shows taking place: 33rd National Show of Hereford Cattle, National Ryeland Sheep Show and NFYFC Tug of War Finals.

The Show at Worcester Road, Burford, Tenbury Wells (adjoining the A456) opens with the 33rd National Show of Hereford Cattle (judging at 8.30am); the judging of the Horse & Pony Classes commences at 8.30am; Sheep Classes from 8.30am; Cattle at 9.30am. Show jumping will take place from 8.45am.

There will be an array of attractions all around the Showground to suit everybody.

The Main Ring Entertainment will commence at 1.15pm with the amazing “Monster Trucks”; Shetland Pony Grand National; Grand Parade of winning Livestock and Horses; Trevor Hill Falconry display; Parade of Hounds & Beagles; Parade of Vintage Tractors, Classic Vehicles and Traction Engine Tug of War, Mile Footrace and NFYFC Tug of War Catch weight Competition rounding off the day.

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Around the Showground there will be an array of Tradestands promoting and selling all types of goods and services to suit every need. The Arts & Rural Crafts Marquee will be packed full of local stands displaying locally made goods and rural crafts. The extended Food Fayre will also host food demonstrations during the day by “Wot’s Cooking”. The Horticultural & Home craft Marquee will be full of local entries of vegetables, cookery, preserves, handicraft and a large children’s section.

Brimfield Vintage Club are organising their exciting Tractor Pulling again from 12noon onwards.

There will be a comprehensive children’s entertainment section featuring a Climbing Wall, Panic Circus, Go Karts, Last Man Standing, Slide, Smiley Train, Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos. There is a comprehensive range of local fast food outlets and local bars around the ground to suit everyone.

There will be the popular rally of Classic Vehicles, Vintage Tractors and Stationary Engines. There will be a large Countryside Ring featuring, Trevor Hill Falconry, Tom Longton Dog & Duck Display, The

Misselchalke Gundog Display, Ferretworld Roadshow, The Roadside Wood Carver and a large Countryside Area featuring Exotic Animal Roadshow, pigs, alpacas, bee keeping, Sheep Shearing, Archers of Teme, Knowles Dairy. Demonstrations on making horse shoes, fishing, pole and lathe.

New for 2017 – Mobility Scooters to hire.

Contact: Mobility Hire 4 You at www.mobilityhire4you.com or ring their events team on 01353 653752.

Save money buy your Concessionary tickets now! at only £8 for Adults & Senior Citizens & £2 for Children (5-16 years) from selected outlets in Tenbury and the surrounding area.

Gate prices held at £10 for Adults & Senior Citizens and £3 for Children (5-16 years).

Under 5’s and Car parking is free. Only participating and assistance dogs allowed on the Showground.

Membership Subscription rates are available on request from the Society’s Office: 3 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8BH. Telephone: 01584 810818. email enquiries@tenburycountryside-show.co.uk n www.tenbury-countryside-show.co.uk

Pledge to support Great British Pea Week at www.thunderclap. it/projects/58304-greatbritish-pea-week2017?locale=en and share your images and activity between 10 – 16th July by posting to @YesPeas on Twitter or www. facebook.com/yespeas using the hashtag #GreatBritishPeaWeek or emailing yespeas@hatchpr. co.uk. n

Football and

Multi Sports Camps During our fun and exciting Multi Sports camp children are able to try a wide range of Sports including Basketball, Athletics, Kwik Cricket, Tag Rugby, Indoor Tennis along with other fun activities like Dodgeball, Benchball, Capture the Flag and Gaga.

There are two day times: 9am - 3pm with 8am to 3:30pm available on request.

Football Fun currently run two holiday camps: Football and Multi Sports.

Our Football Fun camp is an experienced holiday camp, with the emphasis on children having fun whilst putting their footballing abilities to the test. All of our staff are FA qualified, have attended First Aid and Child Protection courses and hold a current DBS.

We offer a safe and secure environment for children to play in. Our staff are enthusiastic ensuring children are having fun.

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Worcester’s Civil War Story

at The Commandery into Worcester City as Cromwell’s Parliament forces faced the King’s Men on Fort Royal Hill. Join in with preparations for battle in a living history camp evoking the sights, sounds and smells that happened in this very place over 350 years ago.

Worcester’s Civil War Story is a new immersive experience opening at The Commandery, Worcester on Saturday 29th July. Discover tales of treason, treachery and tragedy in the place that was the Royalist battle headquarters during the Battle of Worcester in 1651.

Step into the dramatic debate between the opposing Royalist and Parliamentarian sides, try on a Civil War soldier’s uniform and imagine daily life as a militia soldiers 300 miles from home. Try out your tactics on the battlefield interactive and experience the sights, sounds and smells that happened in Worcester over 350 years ago. Countless characters will be part of the journey – come face to face with the formidable Oliver Cromwell and have tea with the future US Presidents.

On the opening weekend, step into the past through the magnificent new Commandery gates and experience

living history with the UK’s oldest reenactment society the Sealed Knot, after exploring the new exhibition.

Special Events Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 July Worcester’s Civil War Story Opening Weekend 10am-5pm. Be one of the first to explore Worcester’s Civil War Story at The Commandery, an exciting new experience telling tales of a desperate city under siege. Step through the majestic Commandery gates and meet Royalist soldiers, handle formidable weaponry and see remarkable relics from Worcester’s extraordinary past.

Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th and Monday 28th August The Storming of Fort Royal 10am – 5pm (from 1.30pm Sunday).

Witness a pivotal moment in English history when Royalist troops were attacked and forced to flee

Summer Holiday Activities Tuesdays and Thursdays from Tuesday 1st – Thursday 10th August Highwaymen and Footpads - Crime and Punishment in Georgian Worcester 11am and 2pm. Discover the fates of highwaymen and women, footpads, pirates, housebreakers and more.

This session will include role-play with costumes and props, making a criminal nickname, building a story and discovering your fate through a special board game. Make your own highwayman hat and mask (craft activity is £2 towards materials).

Tuesday 15th – Thursday 24th August A Royal Escape and Stories from the Civil War Follow the life of a Parliamentarian soldier or a Royalist lady with our interactive trail around the building finding the clues and dressing the part (daily). Plan your own escape from Worcester and make a 3D map (Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am and 2pm only – craft activities are £2 towards materials).

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summer at 360 play

360 Play is definitely THE place to play this summer! There is so much for the family to do – race each other on the dodgems, ride the carousel, dress up as a princess or superhero character in our 360 street – and that’s even before the kids have taken on the playframe! (also suitable for adults up to 6ft tall) 360 Play is about creating quality memories for families spending quality time together – that’s why our playtime is unlimited and our entry price is all you will need to pay to use all of the facilities. Our centres in Basildon, Leicester, Milton Keynes and Stevenage also have outdoor play areas including seating for the adults, so you really can have it all – whatever the weather! Keep up to date with special offers and events at 360play.co.uk. n

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FREE HOT OR COLD DRINK FOR EVERY ROUND OF GOLF WITH THIS ADVERT: OFFER ENDS 31/8/17

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Summer Fun BROMYARD at Hartlebury Castle There’s a packed programme of fun family activities planned at the County Museum inside historic Hartlebury Castle this summer. Activities take place every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday throughout August and each day will include a themed trail, craft activities and interactive fun. Every week is different so families can enjoy a great day out more than once!

Week 1 is Battles & Sieges, Week 2 is Nature Rangers, Week 3 is Creative Construction, Week 4 is Space and Week 5 is Storytime. On the Bank Holiday Monday (28 August) there will also be a big Storytime themed event where children can meet characters from

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their favourite stories, join in our interactive storytelling sessions, write a poem, enjoy games and competitions and create their own fairytale character.

Family entry costs just £13 for a family of four and under 5’s are free (an additional charge of £2 per child applies for each the day’s activities excluding the Bank Holiday). Or why not get yourself a Family Annual Pass, which costs just £32, and allows entry as many times as you like in a year and for the rest of 2017 also allows you to take part in the activities for free!

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FOLK FESTIVAL This year’s family friendly feast of folk will be the 50th Bromyard Folk Festival. Alongside the dedicated children’s activities and puppet shows there will be dancing, concerts, food, drink and song for everyone. The entertainment is enormous, there are bands, story-tellers, morris dancers and spontaneous outbreaks of music.

Like any good festival, there is the obligatory selection of world street foods and a well stocked bar. There is a craft fair filled with handmade goods and artisan products.

The headliners for this special 50th festival are an international delight: Le Vent du Nord, Jamie Smith’s Mabon,

The Mighty Doonans, Rusty Shackle, Ímar, Crows and Daoiri Farrell plus simply loads more.

All the dance and concert venues are in marquees so the weather will not be an issue.

Prices start at £4 for site entry, or £45 for an adult for all day Saturday and evening, or £91 for an adult weekend ticket, with the option to upgrade to camping, or even add Thursday if you want to be totally immersive.

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fun at eastnor The six weeks of the school summer holidays are set to be fun-packed at Eastnor Castle as they roll out their annual Summer Holiday programme which will include several brand new events, as well as some popular family favourites, to keep everyone entertained whilst the children are off school.

Eastnor Castle will be open every Sunday through to Thursday from 23rd July until 31st August, with an event included in the entrance price on every open day.

Activities will include a repeat of some popular events from last year such as the Dinosaur Show and Bounce & Boing. The Dinosaur Show was a huge hit last year and saw a life-like walking, roaring T-Rex causing mayhem on the Lower Terrace.

Some new events will include Astronaut Training Workshops and a Climbing Wall & Karts week which will see a huge climbing wall set up on the Valley Lawn for all our visitors to enjoy.

David Littlewood, General Manager at Eastnor Castle said “We’re thrilled to be

able to offer such an exciting range of summer holiday events this year and are looking forward to the new events, as well as welcoming back some of the old family favourites. All of these events are included in our entrance price so alongside all of our permanent attractions, we’re sure our visitors will have a fantastic day out here at Eastnor.”

Eastnor Castle has a great collection of permanent attractions within the grounds which include a maze, junior assault course, adventure playground, tree-top walkway and woodland play area. All of these, alongside the castle, arboretum, tea room, ice cream parlour and gift shop will be available every day they are open.

Opening times are 11.00am until 5.30pm and prices are Adults: £7.00, Children: £5.00, Families: £20.00 (Grounds Only admission, castle upgrades are available).

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Fantastic family value at the SVR this summer! steam locomotives for an exciting journey of adventure through the stunning Severn Valley, from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth.

Hop on and off to explore any of the SVR’s six historic stations, find your perfect picnic spot or head to The Engine House Visitor Centre at Highley. Our Flag & Whistle Food Stop restaurant is perfect for refuelling and the outdoor, play area is great for kids to burn-off energy.

Exciting steam trains, fantastic events and a great family ticket offer – the Severn Valley Railway has everything you need for a great family day out this summer.

day and free admission to The Engine House Visitor Centre, with its wealth of interactive exhibits and brand new Floods of 2007 – ten years on exhibition.

From 22nd July until 3rd September, families can enjoy a day out on the Railway for just £44!

Tickets and are valid for up to two adults and up to four children and are available to pre-book or purchase on the day.

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Family Freedom of the Line tickets include unlimited travel along the line during the

More than 250,000 visitors each year step on board one of the SVR’s heritage

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SUMMER TIME FAMILY FUN

AT ARTRIX IN BROMSGROVE There’s no need to hear the cry of ‘I’m bored!’ this summer holiday when there’s so much available for families at Artrix.

Summer time family fun begins with Little Howard’s Big Show for Kids on 15th July, featuring stand-up, live animation, jokes and songs and continues with Morgan & West’s magic show on 23rd July, POP! - Mr. Bean meets Charlie Chaplin and a massive balloon on 8th August, Three -A trio of well-known fairytales with spellbinding stories and live music on 15th August and finally, The First King of England... in a Dress - fun packed family story-telling, (arrive early for extra stories and face painting!) on 18th August.

Come to Artrix for all of this and more. You’ll find plenty to keep children of all ages occupied with regular parent and baby cinema screenings and family films and in Artrix’s family friendly foyer you’ll receive a warm welcome and can make the most of the complimentary under 3s soft play area, cafe and baby changing facilities.

For further information or tickets visit www.artrix.co.uk or call Box Office on 01527 577330.

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LITTLE HOWARDS BIG SHOW FOR KIDS Saturday 15th July, 12noon.

Little Howard is the world’s only live interactive animation.

He’s won so many awards and fantastic reviews and he’s only just celebrated his 6th birthday (for the tenth year in a row)!

Yet Little Howard is true to his roots and live theatre is still his first love. But life is tough in showbiz; Little Howard’s big new act keeps going wrong, Roger the Pigeon has spent all their money on cookie cutters, his comedy counterpart Big Howard has been diagnosed with being clinically unfunny and there’s a slug in the backstage toilet.

And it’s about to get worse: a sinister figure arrives and Big Howard and Little Howard have to put on the best show of their lives to keep themselves out of jail! With interactive stand-up, live animation on stage and lots of jokes and songs this really is a show that all the family can enjoy. Suitable for ages 3+.

Tickets: Adult £12, £10 under 16s. www.littlehoward.co.uk

MORGAN & WEST’S UTTERLY SPIFFING MAGIC SHOW FOR KIDS Sunday 23rd July, 2pm.

Time travelling magicians Morgan & West present a jaw dropping, heart stopping, brain busting, opinion adjusting, death defying, mind frying, spirit lifting, paradigm shifting, outlook changing, furniture rearranging magic extravaganza! Witness a mountain of mysterious magic, a hatful of hyper-reality, and of course a truck full of tricks and tea. Mixing brain boggling illusion and good old fashioned tomfoolery, Morgan & West present a show for all the family, where magic and silliness abound! Fun for ages five to 105! Tickets: £12 Adults, £10 - under 16s, £40 - Family Ticket.

The courtyard Tel: 01432 340555

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Thursday 13th July, 7.30pm. Barrs Court School present Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.Tickets: £5

PETER AND THE WOLF Saturday 22nd July, 11am.

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music created live on stage with a variety of instruments.

Loosely inspired by Prokoviev’s classic, this is Peter and the Wolf as you’ve never seen it before.

The original score gets a total update- and is combined with fun interaction, physical comedy and inventive puppetry. Peter wants to tell a story- with a variety of animals as companyas well as a lot of musical instruments- what will they come up with? Join Peter on a hilarious adventure through the fields and forest as he discovers new sounds and noises. With animal antics involving birds, ducks, cats, wolves and musical vegetables, this original show features multi-instrumental live music combined with imaginative puppetry which will have children ages 4+ jumping for joy. An ideal imaginative introduction to music, as well as a positive message about being kind to the world. Courtyard Family Saturdays Pre-Activity at 10.30am – Make a paper plate wolf. Tickets: £6, free pre activity from 10:30am

malvern theatre Tel: 0845 287 2146

THE SCARECROWS’ WEDDING Wednesday 19th – Saturday

22nd July. Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay invite you to the best wedding ever, the best wedding yet, the wedding that no one will ever forget. Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows (they scare a lot of crows). Harry loves Betty, and Betty loves Harry, so they decide to get married and Harry sets off to search for their wedding day essentials including a dress of feathers, a bunch of flowers and a necklace made from shells. However, when the farmer notices he is missing a scarecrow, he replaces Harry with the devilishly smooth but dangerous Reginald Rake.

Dashing, daring and ever so cool, can Reginald persuade Betty that he is the scarecrow for her? Will Harry make it back in the nick of time before Reginald ruins their special day? This truly heartwarming adaptation of Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s bestselling book is bursting at the seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style (Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales) and promises wit, drama, and wedding bells! This epic love story is suitable for all aged 3+.

Tickets: £14.56.

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Tuesday 22nd – Sunday 27th August. E. Nesbit’s classic

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novel The Railway Children is brought thrillingly to life in a stunning new stage production.

This best-loved tale, delivers a compelling coming of age story and a fascinating insight into Edwardian rural life. When their father mysteriously disappears with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are turned upside down.

Forced to leave the comforts of their privileged London life in exchange for a simple existence in the depths of the Yorkshire countryside, this fractured family soon discover new friendships and an unexpected secret that will change their lives forever.

Complete with beautiful period costumes and ingenious designs, this new production promises an uplifting theatrical experience for all ages, packed with intrigue, adventure, joy and jubilation.

Tickets: £19.60-£29.68 Under 16s £5 off.

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th August. A musical play based on the book by Judith Kerr. Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-along songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be?

What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! For children aged 3 and above. Tickets: £15.12

Number 8 Tel: 01386 555488

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th July, 7pm. Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School presents The Wind in the Willows. Come and enjoy the well-known tale of the bumbling Toad of Toad

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Hall! The young and vibrant cast from Holy Redeemer School will bring Mark and Helen Johnson’s musical to life by taking you on many adventures from the riverbank to the wild wood.

Based on Kenneth Grahame’s famous book, we encounter all the wonderful characters from the story – Mole, Ratty, Badger, Chief Weasel and Toad. Only when Mr Toad is threatened with the loss of Toad Hall does he realise the importance of the friendship of those around him. This light hearted show, directed by Oliver Lister, is full of wonderful songs and humour.

Tickets: £8, 16 & under £5

SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE (U) Tuesday 8th August, 11am. Celebrate the start of the summer holidays with this special screening! This fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs sees Smurfette and her friends set out on a thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Get set for a rollercoaster journey that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history! Tickets: £2

norbury theatre Tel: 01905 770154

HEROES & VILLAINS Saturday 8th July, 2pm.

Encore Theatre Academy presents a revue of work including dance, drama and song. Tickets £6

INTERNATIONAL BEAT 2017 Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd July - Friday & Saturday 7.30pm, Sunday 2.30pm. Let the Kirsty Purvis School of Dance excite and enthral you, taking you on a journey around the world.

Dancers of all ages from 3 years old to adult come together to perform an exciting mix of ballet, tap, modern and jazz. A world of talent and entertainment, come and join us for International Beat 2017. Tickets: £13.50/£11

palace theatre Tel: 01527 65203

MISTER MAKER AND THE SHAPES LIVE! Saturday 8th July, 10am, 1.30pm & 4pm. CBeebies’ Mister Maker is back by popular demand in his smash hit live theatre tour! With a fabulous supporting cast and art at its heart, this fantastic live show encourages Mini Makers and grown-ups to sing, dance and make some noise! There are exciting new ‘makes’ and songs, lots of audience participation, a BIG ‘make’ to take part in, and….

The Shapes are back! Yes, you’ll be able to share the fun with Circle, Square, Rectangle and Triangle too! Mini Makers, get ready to go on a real arty adventure and book your tickets today! Tickets: £15.50, £12.00 (conc) & £53.00 (family)

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Thursday 13th – Saturday 15th July, 7.30pm plus Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

A magical re-telling of the story of Beauty and the Beast, first performed in this version by the Royal Shakespeare Company. In Beauty and the Beast we encounter two worlds: the domestic world of Beauty’s family in mid-eighteenthcentury France, safe and familiar.

And another world, first stumbled upon by her merchant father: a place of great riches and disturbing nightmares, dominated by the fearsome and tragic Beast. Uniting the two is Beauty’s humility and sense of duty, which slowly matures into transforming love...

Tickets: £12.00, £10.00 (conc) & £35.00 (family)

THE WIZARD OF OZ Saturday 22nd July, 7pm.

Come and join the talented pupils of ARTS as they present a fun filled adaptation of this beloved classic. Journey with Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion on their adventure along the yellow brick road there will be trials along the way and a Wicked Witch to defeat as they search

for a Wonderful Wizard to grant them brains, courage, a heart and a way home. Age: suitable for all.

Tickets: £12.00, £10.00 (disc)

roses theatre Tel: 01684 295074

THE ROSES YOUTH THEATRE: AICA Sunday 9th July, 2pm. It is the future; Earth is a dying planet ruled by an unstoppable tyrant.

Eight young children are sent to a newly classified planet, Aicarro, in the hope that Earth will be saved by their discoveries. But when friendships strike between the Aica and the children, and more hardships fall on the people of Earth, which side will truly survive? The Roses Youth Theatre’s Juniors and Seniors Groups present their annual performance, which they have been working towards throughout the year.

Tickets: £5 - £7. For more information on The Roses Youth Theatre, including free taster sessions see website www.rosestheatre.org

worcester live Tel: 01905 611427

ALICE IN WONDERLAND Saturday 19th August, Swan Theatre, 1pm and 5pm. Chasing a mysterious white rabbit with a pocket watch, Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole and into a world of fun and adventure. There she meets the colourful characters of Wonderland and hears their fantastical tales. A lively tea party, an unusual game of croquet and a nail-biting trial to find out who stole a very special plate of jam tarts.

This production is full of fun, laughter and music produced by award winning children’s theatre company Tread the Boards Theatre, winners of Best Children’s Production at the Edinburgh Fringe 2015. Tickets: £12 (Children £10, Family Ticket £38)

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FAMILY MARKETPLACE CHILDCARE

DANCE & DRAMA

Hunters Moon, Bransford www.littlegrowbagsnursery.co.uk Nurturing your child through play to reach their full potential

From 3 months to 5 years OFSTED registered for 37 places Open 7.45am-6.00pm, Monday-Friday Small holiday club • Home cooked food Woodland Garden Friendly, caring and flexible Safe dropping off and parking

Helping your child to care Phone us on 01886 833379

DANCE & DRAMA

Big Dance Fortnight 8-23 July & Summer Fun

dancefest.co.uk 01905 611199 FUN & FITNESS

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Primary Times Summer 2017

Wishing Well Nurseries and Kids Clubs

Flexible Care for Children from birth to 11 years old all year round!

SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB

Open 8am – 5 .45pm Monda y to Friday for Primary Sc hool Aged Child ren only £21.00 pe r day (trips hav e additional cha rges)

Various Locations Across Worcester

We accept Nursery Education Funding, 2 Year Old Funding and the 30 Hours Funding when introduced in September 2017. Contact us to book your place!

Telephone: 01905 745 168 Email: info@wishingwellnurseries.co.uk

www.wishingwellnurseries.co.uk