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Primary Times is independently published and distributed free through Infant and Junior Schools throughout Hereford & Worcester. It is also available by subscription at £50 per year. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the competitions which we run. It is not our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. The copyright on all written material, logos and advertising artwork produced by our studio remains with Primary Times or the relevant contributor. Primary Times is currently publishing over 2,672,883 copies per issue throughout the counties of: Avon, Bedfordshire & Luton, Berkshire, Birmingham & Black Country, Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire, Cardiff & The Vale, South West Wales, Newport & Monmouthshire, Cheshire & The Wirral, Cornwall, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Edinburgh & The Lothians, Fife, Tayside & Central Scotland, Glasgow & West of Scotland, Essex (North & Mid, South & West), Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, Hampshire, Hereford & Worcester, Hertfordshire, Ireland (Dublin, Leinster, South and West), Kent (East, North & West), Lancashire, Leicestershire & Rutland, Lincolnshire, London (East, North, South East, South West, South, West), Merseyside, Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland, Newport & Monmouthshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Plymouth, Somerset, Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent, Sunderland & Durham, Surrey, Sussex (East & West), Tees Valley, Warwickshire and Solihull, Wiltshire, Yorkshire (North & East, South and West). For further details contact The Primary Times Team on 01905 723011

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THE IMPORTANCE OF ART

Primary Times looks into how art can benefi t a child’s development, and the importance of art in both the home and at school.

“Artists are just children who refuse to put down their crayons.”

- Al Hirschfeld (Caricature artist)

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t its core, art is a fun activity that children enjoy immensely – but just because it’s practical, that doesn’t mean it’s any less educational. Often, children are given a strong start with art in early years se ‫ ּמ‬ings. Mark making, collage and clay take a prominent place in Nursery and Pre-School lessons, but that emphasis on artistic practices will sometimes fall away somewhere between KS1 and 2 – an issue that Ofsted have suggested schools concentrate on improving.

The Benefits of Art

important pillar of a childs education, it’s been shown that an academically supported involvement in art builds confidence and creativity. And in fact, the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of a child can be grown through art education. From a physical standpoint, art improves fine motor skills and can have cognitive benefits – improving neural development and hand-eye coordination.

In terms of personal development, the freedom and independence of being able to create art can lead to be ‫ ּמ‬er decision making. It encourages emotional expression and creates a healthy outlet for feelings. The sensory aspect, too, is therapeutic in itself.

Academically speaking, even the most basic art theory teaches history, politics and sociology in a visual manner that appeals to many learners. Children learn through pictures before anything else, after all!

Supporting Artistic Expression

There are many benefits of supporting your child in their art education. It can create an opportunity for them to nurture a real artistic talent that could bring them joy throughout their life. Or, it could bring forth other interests and skills that might later result in a specialised vocational career such as graphic design, advertising, print making or animation.

While it could be easily overlooked as an

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Discover the Herefordshire Hoard* this summer!

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t’s often said that kids learn as they play.

So, events taking place to help ‘bring the hoard home to Herefordshire’ are sure to appeal. The Herefordshire Hoard is a Viking treasure, buried around 1100 years ago, that was discovered in a field near Leominster.

Be among the first to see this Viking treasure!

Since being discovered in 2015, the hoard’s been stored in the British Museum in London. But many people want to see it in the county in which it was found.

Organisers of a series of events taking place around the county hope to do just that. Visitors to Hereford Museum Resource and Learning Centre (MRLC) will be among the first in the region to see some of the ancient treasure.

Remaining MRLC events held between 10.30am-3.30pm: • Wednesday 6 July • Saturday 9 July • Wednesday 3 August

Meanwhile, visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences, meet Viking re-enactors, see replicas of the hoard and pick up a trove of information on the precious treasure at the last three days of the Herefordshire Hoard Roadshow held between 11am-3pm: • Sunday 17 July Belmont Community Centre • Saturday 23 July The Hub @ St Peter’s (Peterchurch) • Saturday 30 July Fownhope Memorial Hall All the above events are free to enter and no appointment is needed. Find out more about the Viking treasure, our events and how you can help to bring the Herefordshire Hoard home at herefordshirehoard.org.uk. * The Herefordshire Hoard is one of the most significant early medieval treasures ever discovered in Britain. The amateur metal detectorists who found it in a field in Herefordshire in 2015 should have reported their discovery to the authorities.

They didn’t and, as a result, they are now in prison.

It’s thought that only a small portion of the hoard has been recovered. This includes three unique and stunning pieces of gold jewellery and 29 rare silver coins. The photos recovered by police during their investigations suggest that the complete hoard had contained around 300 coins.

The combination of intact jewellery and a mixture of Anglo-Saxon, Frankish and Islamic coins suggests the Viking hoard was buried around 878 – over 1,100 years ago!

At the time the hoard was buried in the late ninth century, Britain was divided into different kingdoms, including Wessex and Mercia. Those kingdoms were individually fighting for survival against Viking invaders.

Coins from Wessex and Mercia, which form part of the Herefordshire Hoard, share some similar designs. This suggests an alliance between those two kingdoms that was probably formed to strengthen their battle against the Vikings.

Get Creative all Summer with Fantastic Family Activities G

et creative this school holidays with a memorable day out for the whole family at the Museum of Royal Worcester.

‘We enjoyed a really lovely afternoon, the children loved painting their own pots, and I even painted my own mug.’

Prior Family, Worcester The Museum is located in the heart of Worcester, close to parking, cycle routes and GoodRoots café. Families can discover the galleries with Explorer Backpacks, trails and interactive exhibits. Until 4 September enjoy the Platinum Jubilee ‘70 royal years in Worcester porcelain’ display and get 6 SUMMER 2022

hands-on adding to the Big Tea Party Wall artwork.

Make some special time with family and friends with a Paint-Your-Own-Pottery activity – book your table for up to six for a 90-minute session in an inspiring setting. Choose from a range of clay shapes to paint with ceramic colours and the Museum will glaze and fire them for you. Llama and unicorn mugs, money boxes and plates are all popular – and with new royal-themed crowns and princess carriages, you can make your very own Jubilee souvenir.

Book onto a Family Creative workshop where you can learn to paint on porcelain or make and colour flowers to decorate a greeting card, dates from 9 July onwards. www.museumofroyalworcester.org/ whats-on

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FREE FAMILY SUMMER WORKSHOPS FROM DOGS TRUST

Give your family a treat over the Summer holidays by coming along to one of our dog-focused fun, educational and free workshops across Herefordshire & Worcestershire. These face-to-face workshops are packed with engaging dog-related games and activities, designed to teach children how to behave responsibly around dogs and understand their body language. Did we mention they’re free?

Each 90-minute session will help your dog-loving children learn to greet dogs safely, how to tell if a pooch is friendly, and how to behave so their fluffy friends feel safe and comfortable around them.

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Our workshops are aimed at children 7 years old and over, who must be accompanied by an adult. We ask that you please leave your pooch at home, so you and your children can give your full attention to the workshop and get the most out of it. Please feel free to bring in some pictures of your pal as we’d love to see them.

Book now to make sure you don’t miss out on this brilliant, FREE activity. All you need to do is email Charlotte.Paddock@dogstrust.org.uk with your postcode, and we will get you booked onto your nearest event.

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Pottery with new royal-themed crowns and princess carriages, to make your very own Jubilee souvenir. www.museumofroyalworcester.org/ jubilee

from little halflings to wizened wizards! For more family fun explore the museum with the Elves and Dragons trail, just £1 from the Museum Shop.

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WARNDON VILLAGES SUMMER FETE Lyppard Hub Lyppard Hub, Worcester.

Traditional Summer Fete bringing the community of Warndon Villages together for an afternoon of family fun and entertainment, hosted by Lyppard Hub and Warndon Parish Council. Fun for all the family to enjoy with live music, rides, BBQ, face painting, community and craft stalls and much much more. 12pm - 4pm.

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PAINT-YOUR-OWN-POTTERY SUMMER FUN Museum of Royal Worcester, Severn St, Worcester WR1 2ND. TuesdaySundayChoose from a range of shapes to paint in a 90-minute session in an inspiring setting. The Museum will glaze and fire them for you. Llama and unicorn mugs, money boxes and plates are popular choices. Explore the Museum’s fun interactives and Family Explorer trails with backpack, before or after painting. www. museumofroyalworcester.org/pyop 06 - 17 JULY

OPEN EVERY TUESDAY WATERWORKS MUSEUM FAMILY OPEN DAY Waterworks Museum - Hereford Broomy Hill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LJ. After the programme of winter maintenance, The Waterworks Museum in Hereford will reopen on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 and then every Tuesday 11am-4pm.

Admission on these days is Adults £5, Seniors £4, Free admission for under 16s. Open from 11am to 4pm. No need to book in advance – tickets available at the door. For more information visit waterworksmuseum.org.uk or follow @ WaterworkMuseum.

SUNDAYS IN JULY MUSIC AT WITLEY COURT Witley Court WR6 6JT. Every Sunday in July musicians play in the grounds of Witley Court. Perhaps have a picnic with friends, relax in the sunshine and enjoy the music. Musicians play at intervals throughout the day at approx 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm and 3:15pm Witley Court is open 10am-5pm.

THURSDAYS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FOREST EXPLORERS - SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB - DROP OFF AND LEAVE Bodenham Arboretum, Kidderminster, DY11 5TB. Holiday Club - Drop off and Leave A 7-hour session (9am - 4pm) for 6-12 year olds (older children are welcome) run with the ethos of forest school and a wonderful introduction to Bushcraft and other fun forest activities!

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their children off for the day, knowing that they are going to have a fun filled day Activities will include stream damming,den building, pond dipping, bushcraft skills, fire lighting, cooking on fire, tool use, natural crafts, mini beast hunting plus much, much more! We will be running these sessions each Thursday throughout the summer holidays £32 per child/ Sibling Discount £28.00 Includes a camp fire snack. Bring activity clothes, (long sleeves and trousers recommended) waterproofs, wellies, suntan cream and a sun hat. We also recommend a towel and a change of clothes for the way home... we intend to get messy! Your child will need a packed lunch and we will meet you outside the Visitors centre, on the terrace at Bodenham Arboretum, DY11 5TB from 8.45am please arrive before 9am. Pick up at 4pm from the terrace at Bodenham Arboretum. We have a large shelter on site so even if the weather is really wet we will be able to carry on with most of the activities and stay relatively dry. The only reason that we may have to cancel holiday club is in the event of high winds or thunder storms or the due to Covid 19 the lockdown regulations are increased.

01 JULY – 04 SEPTEMBER PLATINUM JUBILEE SUMMER DISPLAY WITH HANDS-ON CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Museum of Royal Worcester, Severn St, Worcester WR1 2ND. Enjoy 70 royal years in Worcester porcelain’ celebrating The Queen’s milestones and connections with Royal Worcester. You can get handson adding to the ‘Big Tea Party Wall’ celebratory artwork. Paint-Your-Own

ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN Commandry Worcester. Join us in the stunning Commandery gardens for the Worcester Repertory Company’s annual theatre production! Round and Round the Garden by Alan Ayckbourn is part of The Norman Conquests trilogy and is a Tony award winning play. It is wildly comic and deeply moving which is perfectly positioned for the Commandery Gardens and the annual return of our alfresco theatre production! The Plot - All is calm, serene and peaceful when we meet Sarah who is desperate to have a nice, civilized weekend – but the sequence of events that unfold, as her family members arrive, ensures (not surprisingly) a weekend of disaster!

08 - 10 JULY EVESHAM RIVER FESTIVAL 2022 Live music, entertainment, river activities and general jolliness Illuminated boat parade and fireworks in the evening! The 2022 theme is “Countries of the world” 09 JULY –17 SEPTEMBER THE MAGIC OF MIDDLE EARTH Worcester Museum, Foregate Street Worcester, WR1 1DT . From the collector who brought you May The Toys Be With You comes The Magic of Middle Earth! Journey beyond the books to discover the artistic legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s incredible fantasy world. This major new exhibition celebrates the fantasy world brought to life by Tolkien, and the generations of writers, artists, musicians, filmmakers, environmentalists, and game designers it has influenced.

Discover a magical treasure trove of over 200 rare objects and artworks. The Magic of Middle Earth provides fun for all ages,

EASTNOR FAMILY FUN DAY Family fun with garden games and a zipwire on the Valley Lawn at Eastnor Castle Enjoy a day out at Eastnor Castle on this Family fun day and pay for admission only.

Any events or activities taking place on the day of your visit are included! Tickets are available on a ‘Grounds Only’ or a ‘Castle & Grounds’ basis. Both ticket types include the daily event or activity. Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1RL Fees & Tickets Castle & Grounds Tickets: Adult (16+ years) : £13.00 Child (3-15 years): £8.00 Family (2a+3c): £34.00. Grounds Only Tickets: Adult (16+ years) : £9. Child (3-15 years): £6.00 Family (2a+3c): £24.

15 JULY THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT AND BENJAMIN BUNNY Coach House Malvern. Peter Rabbit and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s Garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves face to face Mr McGregor himself! But how will they ever escape? Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanting adaptation of the much-loved Beatrix Potter classic – a treat for all the family. Doors open 5.30pm Performance starts 6.30pm Run time 1 hour 40 mins (including interval) Adult £12.00 Child (2-16yrs) /NUS £8.00 Carer Free £1.50 booking fee per transaction 16 & 17 JULY SHROPSHIRE KITE FESTIVAL 2022 Held at Lacon Childe School, Love Lane, Cleobury Mortimer DY14 8PE. There will be competitions, raffle and get together in the evenings. Camping is available for kite flyers only. Height limit is 1,000ft for the both days. www.skybums.com

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17 JULY ANIMALS R MAGIC 2022 A fun day out that is all about animals. Fun dog show, demonstrations, and activities.

Support local animal-themed charities and businesses. www.jinneyring.co.uk PRINCESS VS SUPERHERO THEATRE SHOW The Coach House Theatre, Grange Road, Great Malvern. The ultimate battle between two sides of your favourite characters from our team! First you will meet fairy sparkles who’ll give you clues as to who each visiting characters will be, you will then need to choose your teams, ready for the challenge a head! Before meeting each character, you must learn the superhero dance moves and princess rules to prepare you for the entrance of the characters. There will be several team games to help decide the winning team! It will be high action and lots of fun for everyone, adding fun prizes into the mix!!! The party ends with each guest receiving a certificate to say they have been involved with the ultimate battle between princess and superhero and the winning character will be announced! Suitable for: Children aged between 2-10 years old. www.charactervisits.co.uk 23 JULY CRAFT FAIR AT BELLS FARM SHOP Chadwick Bank, Stourport-on-Severn. Our monthly craft fair is here! Come down and see what awesomeness we have on offer!

23 - 30 JULY THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL This Festival is the world’s longest-running classical choral music festival, rotating annually between Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester and featuring a week-long programme of concerts, cathedral services, exhibitions, walks and talks, with the Three Cathedral Choirs, Three Choirs Festival Chorus and Youth Choir, the

Philharmonic Orchestra, internationally known soloists and conductors, guest choirs and recitalists and young artists.

There is also a vibrant community programme which includes a cathedral concert each year produced by The Music Pool under the banner of The Gathering Wave. 3choirs.org 24 JULY HAMLET THE COMEDY Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4JR. Enjoy this outdoor performance in the atmospheric grounds of Avoncroft Museum, on the Guesten Hall Lawn.

“Hamlet The Comedy” finds the eponymous royal student returning home for the summer holidays to find something rotten in the state of Denmark and it’s more than just the bag of dirty washing!

Mum’s married Uncle Claudius and Dad’s dishing the dirt from his grave – it’s enough to make a teenager mad! Things will never be the same again in the Hamlet household. Shakespeare’s famous tragedy is performed as you’ve never seen before with lots of laughs, music and memorable moments. Suitable for all from 7-107.

Please be aware that Oddsocks perform whatever the weather, so please come dressed appropriately and remember to bring your own seating. 6:30pm (gates & refreshments open from 5:30pm).

AWFUL AUNTIE - OUTDOOR THEATRE Eastnor Castle, Eastnor, Ledbury. “The new playground at the Saxby Hall Orphanage is finally complete, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. The orphanage was founded by Stella Saxby, who some of you may remember. Her parents were killed in a car crash in 1933, leaving her an orphan, all alone with her Awful Auntie. And when we say awful, we mean awful!” Awful Auntie

by David Walliams, adapted for the outdoor stage by Heartbreak Productions, is a truly

thrilling tale. Owls, ghosts, chases, escapes, motorcycle rides, and tiddlywinks all fill Stella’s days as she evades her menacing Aunt and saves the family home. Make sure you bring a blanket or chair to sit on, weather-appropriate gear, and a picnic, as the tale could take some time to tell, and storytelling can be hungry work! Held on the Lower Terrace at Eastnor Castle. www.eastnorcastle.com 24 JULY - 28 JULY DINOSAUR SHOW Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1RL. Travel back in time at Eastnor Castle this Summer, with a life-like walking, roaring T-Rex! Shows will be performed throughout the day and the entrance price is all you pay. At Eastnor any events or activities taking place on the day of your visit are included! Tickets are available on a ‘Grounds Only’ or a ‘Castle & Grounds’ basis. Both ticket types include the daily event or activity. Fees & Tickets Castle & Grounds Tickets: Adult (16+ years) : £13.00 Child (3-15 years): £8.00 Family (2a+3c): £34.00 Grounds Only Tickets: Adult (16+ years) : £9.00 Child (315 years): £6.00 Family (2a+3c): £24.

26 JULY - 02 SEPTEMBER SUMMER HOLIDAY SESSIONS WITH GEMMA The Fitness Factory, Stourbridge. All sessions are for ages 4 years+. £15/session, all sessions must be booked and paid for in advance. All sessions will be different (even if they have the same name). Please send children with a drink and snack/packed lunch if needed. www.thefitnessfactory.info 26 - 28 JULY SUMMER ACTIVITY BREAK New College Worcester, Whittington Road, Worcester, WR5 2JX. We are thrilled to be hosting our Summer Activity Break, inviting children from the ages of 11 – 16 years who

are vision impaired or blind to join us at NCW to take part in 3 days that are filled with fun packed activities! Three days and two nights of fun will include activities such as football, swimming paddleboarding, arts and crafts, cooking and tandem riding.

Evening activities will include time in NCW’s Youth Club, a pizza night and BBQ talent show. 10am-5pm. £80.

SUMMER FUN AT HARTLEBURY CASTLE Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury nr Kidderminster, DY11 7XZ. Fun hands-on craft activities and castle trail throughout the summer holidays, every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 26 – 28 July – Travellers Crafts – Linking in with our beautiful collection of Gypsy caravans and travelling culture. Pick up a trail and find out interesting facts about travelling cultures and make traditional crafts like paper flowers. Additional charge of £2.50 per child applies for the day’s craft activities.

Materials included. £6.50–£11.50.

SUMMER FAMILY FUN! The Commandery - Worcester. Have fun at The Commandery every week through the summer holidays! Knights and Princesses Paint your shield, joust on hobbyhorses, play in castle tents, and quest through the garden. All sessions end with a story, drink and biscuit. 10.30am – 12noon. Ages pre-school to 10. Admission + £5 per child – no need to book. Children under 1 free with a paying sibling 27 JULY CRAFTING FUN Worcester Woods Country Park, Wildwood Drive, Worcester. Come and join us in The Pond next to @The Orchard Café for some crafting fun suitable for all the family.

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BIRDLAND PARK AND GARDENS Birdland Park and Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water is home to one of the largest collections of exotic birds in the UK.

flamingos, pelicans, cranes and waterfowl that live in our riverside habitats with many more inhabiting over 50 aviaries.

Located in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds, the park’s magical combination of woodland, riverside and gardens makes it the perfect day out.

See England’s only breeding group of king penguins, explore the immersive Out of Africa area, and venture into the woodland and encounter lifesized dinosaurs lurking between the trees in the Jurassic Journey area.

Meet over 500 birds including birds of prey, large cassowary and rare species like the Waldrapp ibis. Spot 10 SUMMER 2022

Open daily from 10am.

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• aMazing Hedge Puzzle • Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo • Miniature Golf

Visit butterflyzoo.co.uk For everyday value ticket prices!

Come rain or shine come along and have a good time!

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

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RETURN AGAIN, WHITTINGTON!

With the summer in full swing there’s no better place to take the family than Dick Whittington Park near Longhope, Gloucestershire. On fine days, everyone will enjoy the wild swimming and paddleboarding, which is becoming ever more popular. Additionally, the new Nature Trail offers walks around the lake, through flower meadows, an ancient wood, the apple and plum orchards and the cottage garden. Fitness fans will also love the outdoor exercise course.

And, of course, whatever the weather, children will love to run riot in the Indoor Play Barn, while parents get the chance to put their feet up and enjoy a meal or refreshments in the café/restaurant.

For further details telephone 01452 831000 or visit dickwhittingtonpark.co.uk

29 - 31 JULY 56TH ANNUAL WELLAND STEAM AND COUNTRY RALLY Woodside Farm, Welland Nr Upton upon Severn WR13 6NG. A show for all the family! A rally of 90 working steam engines, nostalgic fairground rides, models and crafts, vintage and classic motor cars, tractors, motorcycles and more. 9:30am-7pm Arena events – bird of prey and dog displays, sheep show, Punch and Judy show and tractor pulling. Tickets: Adult £16, Children & OAP £14, Children under 11 – free. Free parking Dogs welcome, on leads Camping is available.

30 - 31 JULY GOODHEART ANIMAL SANCTUARY SUMMER OPEN WEEKEND 2022 The Nickless Farm, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY14 0BE. Goodheart Farm Animal Sanctuary’s highly popular Summer Open Event is BACK and this year, to mark their 5th anniversary, they are celebrating with a two-day open weekend at their beautiful 92-acre site. From 10am to 4pm both days. There are over 300 rescued farm animals to meet, including pigs, sheep, cows, chickens and even alpacas. You can also explore the sanctuary’s brand-new projects including their new Pig Barn, Goodheart Home for Rescued Hens, and Rescued Rabbit Run. There are lots of fun family activities over the weekend including a kid’s scavenger hunt, animal talks and Q&A sessions, delicious vegan food and drink, tombola, raffle, merchandise and more! Tickets are £5 per person, children under 5 enter for FREE. 30 JULY - 7 AUGUST JURASSIC FARM 2022 Churchfields, Churchfields Farm, Salwarpe, Droitwich. Something BIG is coming back to Churchfields... After the success of Jurassic Farm in 2021 it returns to Churchfields even 12 SUMMER 2022

bigger and better than before! For nine ROARSOME days from July 30th to August 7th, T-Rex, Triceratops and friends will escape their enclosure and take over the fun farm! The Churchfields Jurassic Farm Experience includes: Real Dinosaurs – get up close and personal with these moving, breathing magnificent beasts (Watch out for their tails!) Baby Dinosaur Nursery – friendly cute dinos popular with our youngest guests. Fossil Trail Map and Puzzle Sheet – Follow the jurassic clues through our woodland and orchard to discover the long lost Dinosaur Nest. Fossil Dig – dig and uncover real fossils. Caveman Games and Activities around the trail. Panning for Gold and Jurassic Gems. Fun Farm – Go wild in The Fun Farm and meet our animals plus race against the clock on our pedal go karts.

showcasing some of the country’s finest Heritage breeds. From birds of prey, ferrets, horses, livestock, pigs, poultry and rabbits.

07 AUGUST CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRODUCTION – THE GRIMM SISTERS Malvern Cube, WR14 2YF. We are two sisters, The Sisters Grimm. One is quite clever and one is quite… musical. Our tales are greater than any others, But they were stolen by our beastly brothers! Now we must journey to fix their lies… Or else the birds will pluck out our eyes! Join the sisters on a journey of twisted tales, live music, singing and comedy.

Performances at 2pm and 5pm Tickets Adults – £10.78 Children (5-12) – £5.39 Family (2xAdult, 2xChild) – £26.95.

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02 - 04 AUGUST DIG FOR DINOSAURS The Commandery - Worcester. Excavate a frozen mini dinosaur, dig for bones, see a volcano come to life, and have fun painting and colouring dinosaurs. All sessions end with a story, drink and biscuit. 10.30am – 12noon. Ages pre-school to 10. Admission + £5 per child – no need to book.

06 AUGUST TENBURY COUNTRYSIDE SHOW The Showground Tenbury Road Callow Hill DY14 9DA. Nestled in meadows adjacent to the Victorian spa town of Tenbury Wells, Tenbury Countryside Show attracts 1000’s of visitors every year. Our one-day show is amongst the U.K’s biggest; this said, in 2022, Tenbury Show still retains its rural charm and is deeply rooted in local Agricultural and Horticultural history. A fantastic day out for visitors, competitors, and exhibitors alike, Tenbury Show is home of the Hereford Cattle Society and the National Association of Ryeland Sheep,

THE LITTLE MERMAID Stourbridge Town Hall, Crown Centre, DY8 1YE Stourbridge. APL THEATRE is delighted to present their brand new adaptation of THE LITTLE MERMAID. This hilarious underwater adventure is a laugh-a-minute musical pantomime with glittering scenery, sparkling costumes and a memorable score you can sing along to and is suitable for the entire family. The familiar tale of rebellious Ariel, a mermaid who only wants to explore the world above the waves despite being forbidden by her father King Triton, has been adapted for the stage and will include some fabulous new characters as well as the infamous evil sea witch, Ursula plus a chorus of sea creatures, zombie pirates, sailors and various flotsam and jetsam!

13 AUGUST SUMMER FESTIVAL FAYRE Worcester Cathedral. As part of the Worcester Festival, we will be hosting a Summer Festival Fayre in the Cathedral cloister. 10am-4pm.

13 - 14 AUGUST FAR FOREST COUNTRYSIDE SHOW Fun packed show for all the family. Trade stands, Food and drink. Music. Arena Displays, kids zone and Art exhibition.

14 AUGUST THE WORCESTER SHOW We are really excited for our first visit to Worcester - to join the spectacular Worcester Show this summer. The popular event is coming back to the Pitchcroft Racecourse.

There will be live bands; fair-style attractions; a have-a-go sports zone; judging of over 130 competitive creative classes; a dog competition; local food and drink – and much, much more! www.glitzyvintage.com MONTHLY MAKERS MARKET Manor Farm, Malvern Road, Worcester, WR2 4BS. Join us for our monthly makers market in the Barn and Yurt Marquee and buy directly from some lovely Worcestershire small businesses. 10am-3pm. Free entry.

LAKEFEST UK Eastnor Castle Deer Park,Ledbury. Set in the sublimely picturesque Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Hereford, LakeFest prides itself on creating a hugely enjoyable, family friendly festival where music, entertainment, family activities, fairground rides and creativity collide to produce an unmeasured Festival that will capture with hearts and minds of attendees, regardless of age. With an array of stages including the everpopular Mainstage we aim to provide a plethora of music that means regardless of musical tastes there will be something for everyone. Based on the ethos of being “all inclusive and family friendly” there is a whole program of activities, music and entertainment set in the secure confines of a stunning natural valley, which is overlooked by the exquisite Eastnor Castle.

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ALL THE VERY BEST THEATRE, ARTS AND FILM NEAR YOU The Courtyard

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9 July THE TALE OF THE COCKATRICE Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make your own stick puppet. Deep in the vaults of an ancient priory a hideous creature awakens. A deadly cockatrice is born! Bold knights flee in terror… Can a humble nun defeat the beast? MultiAward-Winning Mumblecrust Theatre present two muddle-headed storytellers, an obscure British legend, breathtaking puppetry and spine-tingling live music in this dark and winding fable for monsterlovers young and old. Tickets £7.50 10 - 12 August THE SNAIL & THE WHALE Join us as we follow the snail with itchy feet on her amazing adventure around the world. This 3 day workshop will include lots of storytelling, games and fun! Ages 4-7 £25 for the 3 half days 21 August KING ARTHUR! Somewhere in Britain, a long time ago, a very, very, very long time ago. So long ago that nobody quite knows whether it happened or not. Or where it happened or not. A boy pulled a sword from a stone and became King. A story of the old world, with knights, wizards, mist and magic. This fun and farcical adventure is a deliberately anarchic and anachronistic re-telling of the Arthurian Legend with live music, physical comedy and lo-fi acrobatics. And some silly jokes… The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences and is company in residence at Pound Arts, Corsham. The company was formed from a shared love of theatre, bakery and humour in Paris by graduates of the Philippe Gaulier and Jacques Lecoq schools.

Malvern Theatre

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2 - 6 August CRUMBLE BY THE SEA Mr Thumb and his daughter Georgina come to the town of Crumble-by-the-Sea to take part in a baking competition to bake the biggest pastry to fill the King’s belly. There are rumours in the town of a dragon in the mountains. Mr Thumb just can’t get the oven hot enough to bake this pastry, so Georgina sets out on a quest to find something hot enough to heat the oven. Relaxed Performances: 14 SUMMER 2022

Wednesday 3rd and Saturday 6th August at 1pm Relaxed performances will include dimmed show lights, raised house lights and open doors throughout the performance. This is ideal for theatre goers with sensory issues and extra requirements. Venue Coach House Theatre Price: £13.44, Under 16s £10.08 Price includes 12% booking fee Show Times: Evenings at 6pm 23 – 25 August THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA 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! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! £16 Family of 4 £60

Norbury Theatre

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28 - 30 July THE ADDAMS FAMILY LOLLIPOP YOUTH THEATRE In its typical creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky fashion, the ghoulish Addams family is visiting the graveyard for an annual gathering of all family members, living dead, and undecided, to celebrate what it is to be an Addams. However, the family encounters an unforeseen obstacle when Wednesday decides to introduce her new “normal” boyfriend Lucas to the family. In protest, Uncle Fester enlists the help of the Addams’ ancestors to call an end to the young budding romance.

As Wednesday admits that she is falling in love, Morticia, Gomez, and Pugsley worry about her changing ways. As the families of Wednesday and Lucas come together for dinner one fateful evening, chaos ensues and the two families find themselves admitting deep secrets and coming together in ways they never would have imagined. The Addams Family Musical tells the story of love and friendship through adversity, with a comical and macabre yet poignant spin.

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Palace Theatre

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14 & 15 July TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC Craft, trail and songs. This year we are

themed around a ‘Summer of Sport’ so feel free to dress you and your teddy in sports wear! Don’t forget to bring your picnic and your teddy! Booking is essential £4 Venue Forge Mill 10.30 – 11.30 followed by a picnic.

/ OAP) Premium front 4 Rows: £19.00* Band 1 (all other seats): £18.00* (CHILD /12 months+ Band 1 (all other seats): £16.00* FAMILY (all other seats): £64.00* Child 0 – 6 months: £0.00 Child 6 – 12 months: £11.00*

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ANNIE Join the Palace Youth Theatre this summer as they present ANNIE, the perfect musical for all the family. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a world-wide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written including “Tomorrow”,“It’s A Hard Knock Life”, “ You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile”, “NYC” and “Easy Street to name but a few! With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of New York City. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Tickets £12.00 £10.00* (disc) £36.00* (family ticket)

PYT JUNGLE BOOK WORKSHOPS Jungle Book Summer Workshops are open to anyone aged 5-10 years old, whether they are a current member of PYT or not. Workshop style auditions will take place during the first day of workshops and parts will be allocated.

Everyone who books onto the workshops will be given a role in the show and there is loads for chorus members to do so there will be lots to do over the rehearsal process and shows. Rehearsals Mon 8th August- Friday 12th August 2022 10am-4pm at The Palace Theatre We will have a break each day for lunch as well as other regular breaks but there will be a lot to get through and we will all be very busy so please make sure your child has plenty food and drinks to get them through the day. Workshops £80 per child

19 - 20 July PEPPA PIG BEST DAY EVER Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever! Get ready for a road trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more!

Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans! Premium first 4 front rows: £21.00* (CHILD 12 months+

3 September THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT – OUTDOOR THEATRE Peter Rabbit and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves face to face Mr McGregor himself! But how will they ever escape? Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanting adaptation of the much loved Beatrix Potter classic – a treat for all the family. Outdoor theatre in the beautiful natural surroundings at Forge Mill Museum, please bring your own blankets and picnics. Gates open at 4:30pm, performance starts at 5pm. Ticket Prices: Adults: £9.50 Child: £4.50

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15 July CONNECT Crisp mornings and fallen leaves.

Snowballs and icicles. Spring showers and daisies. Warm summer evenings and sandy toes. In a devised piece of theatre fusing BSL, movement and mask, Vamos Central explores how we connect with each other as the seasons change – touching, gentle and funny

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Performances will be followed by a short post show chat with the company.

1.30pm & 7.00pm 24 July SPONTANEOUS POTTER KIDZ Spontaneous Potter...but for kids! Grab your wands, don your house robes, and apparate yourselves to the box office!

A very magical improv show awaits...

The smash hit Spontaneous Potter is an entirely improvised Harry Potter comedy play, based on an audience suggestion of a fanfiction title. Hilarity ensues as an entirely new Potter adventure is magically improvised on the spot - with live musical accompaniment! “NB: Spontaneous Potter is an unofficial show that is not endorsed by or affiliated with Warner Bros., JK Rowling or her publishers. All rights to the Harry Potter books and associated trademarks are the property of JK Rowling / her publishers. All film / image rights associated with the film series are property of Warner Bros.” 2pm. £14.50.

26 July FIREMAN SAM LIVE! When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus?Join Sam, Penny, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in an all singing, dancing, action-packed show. You can become a fire-fighter cadet and then watch the magic of the circus. So, come along to Pontypandy and watch the adventures unfold! 10:30am & 1pm. £16.50 - £17.50 2 - 6 August SHREK THE MUSICAL DON’T miss WODYS monstrously funny show – Shrek The Musical – guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony award-winning fairy-tale adventure that brings all the beloved characters you know to life on stage. Featuring new songs - and an old favourite in I’m a Believer - beautiful sets, and amazing costumes, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. Prepare to be transported Far Far Away, as you join Shrek and his loyal, but infuriating steed, Donkey, when they set off to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from her tower.

It’s going to be a hard task – she happens to be guarded by a fearsome, love-sick dragon! Add the vertically challenged villain Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairy-tale misfits, and a gingerbread biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance in a spectacular stage musical. The talented cast are planning to make this all-singing, all-dancing, show another sell-out hit for WODYS - so book now to avoid being left in the swamp! £17 - £19

11 August POP PRINCESSES A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars! This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. A musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor swift, Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, plus all the best songs from all your favourite Films and Musicals.Come and join the fun! 2pm. £17.50 - £24 14 August SARAH & DUCK’S BIG TOP BIRTHDAY Join Sarah and her best friend Duck as they plan the ultimate circus soiree to help Scarf Lady celebrate her birthday.

With entertainment lined up from a whole host of your favourite friends, including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, the party is ready to go! Let’s just hope the weather holds out… Bursting with all the charm from the BAFTA awardwinning CBeebies show, Sarah and Duck’s enchanting world is brought to life by the team behind The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Twirlywoos Live. Packed full of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday promises to be a celebration for the whole family! 1:30pm & 4pm £13 Child - £15 Adult 16 August HEXWOOD SCHOOL OF SORCERY Maisey Hexwood was born into a family of spellbinding sorcerers. Her great grandfather set up the Hexwood School of Sorcery in the early 60’s. It’s now time for Maisey to follow in her family’s footsteps and begin her studies in sorcery. The only problem is, Maisey isn’t very good at magic, in fact she’s terrible! She once attempted a disappearing spell that made her wand disappear. She turned her Mum’s cat florescent pink and her first broomflight ended when she crashed through her neighbour’s garden fence. Join Maisey on her adventures through sorcery school as she meets lots of eccentric and hilarious characters and learns to embrace her magical mishaps and finally love herself, warts and all. 2pm & 4:30pm. £14 24 - 27 August HAPPY FAMILIES Presented by STAC (the Swan Theatre Amateur Company) Full of warmth, understanding and humour, Happy Families is an affectionate and appealing portrait of an ordinary family struggling with change,bereavement and the generation gap. On his graduation day in 1978, John looks back on his teenage years, from1967 - 1973, recalling the embarrassments, tensions, joys and sorrows of family life in West Yorkshire.

Older and better educated,he finds himself alienated from his workingclass family who cannot understand his growing intellect and theatrical aspirations. 7:45pm. £10 - £11.

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