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THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR AREA 1 in 5 consider quitting work in top UK cities due to childcare costs!

The ever-rising cost of living and childcare is making many people have to make the difficult decision on whether to continue working, or give up their career. A study has shown that a staggering 1 in 5 people are now considering quitting their jobs in the UK’s biggest cities due to this.

The study by Easy Offices, surveyed 2000 people across the country, asking how they felt about topics surrounding parental leave, childcare costs and the financial burdens surrounding time away from work. It was found that a striking 18% of brits are deciding not to have children due to childcare costs.

The five UK cities where this mindset was most prominent was London (24.1%), Birmingham (22.6%), Liverpool (20.9%), Manchester (19.9%), and Glasgow (18.8%).

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jobs for good due to childcare costs • 18% of Brits want to have children, but cannot afford it • 23% said they would consider taking a new job with a lower salary in return for better parental benefits • 18% of Brits reported childcare costs were a prohibitive factor in deciding on whether to start a family, rising to 37% in under 25’s • On average, respondents said they would be willing to sacrifice 9% of their salary for childcare vouchers • 24.1% of people in London have not had children due to high childcare costs • 22.6% in Birmingham, and 20.9% in Liverpool have chosen not to have children due to these costs.

37% of under 25’s are deciding not to have children due to childcare costs Due to the current cost of living crisis in the

UK, many young people are switched off from the idea of starting a family, as childcare costs are too high. Over a third of under 25’s (37%) reported childcare costs were prohibiting them from starting a family. For those over 25, it was 18% choosing not to start a family due to the costs.

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The top 10 things to see and do at

The Game Fair 2022

The Game Fair returns to Ragley Hall in Warwickshire this July, and we are pleased to announce that once again BASC members receive complimentary admission across all three days. Over 120,000 visitors are expected to attend from Friday 29 July to Sunday 31 July and the event once again promises to be a fantastic celebration of fieldsports and country life. The packed itinerary includes exciting displays, thrilling competitions, educational demonstrations and plenty of chances for visitors to have-a-go for themselves. There’s something for everyone, from clay shooting and rifle enthusiasts to fishing fanatics, foodies and more. Here’s our guide to the top 10 things to see and do at The Game Fair 2022 to help you plan your visit: The unmissable Shooting Line The Game Fair boasts the most comprehensive outdoor exhibition for game and clay shooting held anywhere in the UK. Run again this year

by E.J. Churchill, visitors can take part in competitions, have a go at shooting and watch some fantastic demonstrations. There will even be the chance to win an Isuzu D-Max to drive for six months with the CPSA Champion of Champions. As always, BASC will be on hand providing one-to-one lessons for 30 minutes and a shorter ‘Shooting Experience’ for newcomers that lasts 10 minutes.

Enjoy a VIP experience If you’re keen to enjoy the best British hospitality, the Investec Enclosure is the place to be. With a bespoke game-based menu created by TV chef James Martin, it is the ideal place to escape the crowds. By upgrading to one of four VIP packages (bronze, silver, gold or platinum), visitors will have exclusive access to the Investec Enclosure and Garden, with forward parking, complimentary show guide, a cash bar, lounge area, VIP toilets, a shop-anddrop facility and the chance to meet and greet celebrities. This year the Investec Enclosure is also hosting a Sunday lunch created by TV personality and author Amanda Owen, AKA the Yorkshire Shepherdess. Investec Enclosure packages start from £99 per person.

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Gritchie Brewing Co. for the first time, an artisan brewery founded by film director, producer and screenwriter Guy Ritchie. The menu includes a lager, two English IPAs and a New World IPA, all brewing using homegrown barley and water, drawn from an aquifer on the Wiltshire/Dorset border.

Go celebrity-spotting The Game Fair is set to welcome three famous faces to Ragley Hall this July, and there are several ways you can make sure you spot them. Amanda Owen, known as The Yorkshire Shepherdess.

Boyband star-turned-farmer JB Gill found fame on the X-Factor with his band JLS, which went on to sell 3.2 million singles in the UK. JB is now a TV presenter and an established member of the farming community who uses his profile to help educate children about farming and the origins of their food. JB will be taking part in a cooking demonstration with chef and game meat evangelist José Souto and will also appear at The Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre.

James Martin is a much-loved celebrity chef who has become a regular attendee of The Game Fair. James has created a bespoke lunch menu for Investec Enclosure ticket holders and will be taking part in a gundog demonstration in the Main Arena with leading trainer Jason Mayhew, former international cricketer Matt Prior and his beloved spaniel Cooper.

Be inspired by the BASC Wild Food Theatre The BASC Wild Food Theatre will gather some of Britain’s top game chefs to give live cookery demonstrations throughout the weekend, sharing their cooking secrets and championing the use of game and sustainable produce.

Swoop by the Falconry Village Sponsored by the Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), the Falconry Village at The Game Fair is a fantastic attraction for bird of prey enthusiasts.

The Falconry Village features a wide variety of birds of prey and there will also be specialist traders, artists and UK falconry clubs on hand to give advice and share their passion for

these magnificent animals. At the heart of the Falconry Village is the flying ring, where CJ’s Birds of Prey will hold exciting demonstrations.

Waggy tails with the ever-popular gundogs Watching a perfectly trained gundog at work is a unique experience, showcasing the amazing bond between handler and canine.

This year’s event sees the Euro Challenge and Home International competitions return once again.

Make ice cream with Salcombe Dairy The perfect attraction for families (and big kids) the Salcombe Dairy brings a taste of the West Country to The Game Fair - and the chance for people to make their own ice cream. Their interactive ice cream factory will keep children amused, churning out the brand’s award-winning, traditionally made Devonshire ice cream in an array of flavours.

Browse art and antiques Returning after a highly successful debut in 2021, LAPADA (The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers) will showcase an exquisite range of fine art, furniture, jewellery, and antiquities in a dedicated pavilion just of the Main Arena.

Thrills, spills and jaw-dropping skills A jam-packed itinerary ensures there’s always something to keep visitors entertained at the Main Arena. The action will include competitions, educational demonstrations and thrilling displays, with confirmed entertainment for 2022 including the Shetland Pony Grand National, hound parades, scurry driving, mounted Pony Club games and gundog demonstrations.

Need to know The Game Fair is at Ragley Hall, Friday 29 July to Sunday 31 July (8am to 6pm; to 7:30pm on the Friday. Stands and attractions open from 9am). Tickets: Adult: £29 in advance for one day (gate price £35) or £58 for three days (three days for the price of two). Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £69 in advance (gate price £80) for one day or £140 for three days. Children (8-16): £10 in advance for one day and £30 for three days. n www.thegamefair.org

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1. Function Question your rationale for the extension.

Could you simply change your existing way of living in the house? I frequently visit clients who just need to make better use of their space, not create more space. For example, relocating some room functions within your existing house is an easy fix. As is doing a proper clear out or relocation of unnecessary furniture and belongings.

Ask yourself, do I need this many rooms or just one big one for entertaining? How many times a year do we actually have a guest over to stay in the spare room? Do I ever put a car in the garage or do I just need more storage? Do we need a formal dining room just for Christmas?

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or do we actually need a pantry? For example.

Once you’ve reassessed your functional space, then define the current issues that are promoting your desire to extend or remodel.

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Remember, a larger house is not always a better house; always aim for quality not quantity. If you can reduce the number of functions within a house, you then have the opportunity to focus you time, money and energy on what you really need.

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2. Working with existing constraints and opportunities While keeping within the laws of planning and building regulations can seem restrictive, remember that designing from a blank page is difficult. Where there are no constraints, there are also no justifications for design. Working with constraints always creates aesthetic and functional opportunities.

Constraints can consist of environmental factors like wind, rain, or sun exposure, or physical entities such as existing buildings, trees, drainage, and sight lines. Yet all these constraints can also offer original design opportunities.

work outside of the root protection zone and should focus on the tree as a main feature.

Where the building is listed a soft touch is use of the existing rooms and the selection of the material palette. Coastal properties experience more exposure to wind, rain and salt corrosion and should be design with these elements in mind by using robust materials.

Likewise planning restrictions, listed building consents, ecology protection, and low carbon design can influence and often improve overall design decisions.

3. Views and Light It seems obvious to point out, but think carefully about the views from the house, whether they look onto a garden, landscape, or roofscape beyond. Views with significant historical or natural features should be focused upon and made the most of. Unsightly local features such as power pylons, roads or overlooking houses can be avoided by carefully locating openings and glazing, or, as the Japanese do, by creating internal views. Some Japanese

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In this way, even the most built-up areas can be transformed into a private oasis.

Small internal light wells and courtyards can create a light space with highly controlled framed views.

One of the most important factors in any design is natural daylight. If you are trying to bring daylight into a room, but the view out from the room is not attractive, then either position the glazing at a high level or through the use of roof lights. In contrast, if the view from the room is attractive try to make the glazing as large as possible to provide full vertical and horizontal perspective.

exposure. Many of us can relate to the idea of evening and winter ‘cave’ spaces versus morning and summer ‘meadow’ spaces. In practical terms, a solid wall is more enclosing than a glazed wall; a long view makes a room feel bigger; changes in level create interest; sitting with your back to a door feels more oppressive than facing a door; a white wall is physiologically less busy than a patterned wall; and a natural material feels warmer than a manmade material.

Ceiling heights can also have an effect on the feel of a room, so try to keep the ceiling heights relative to the room size. The bigger the room, therefore, the higher the ceiling height. Good architects can play around with this rule to create a feeling of tension or a sense of journey through a building; however, done incorrectly and it can make spaces feel oppressive.

The sizing and positioning of glazing is paramount to the success of a building, but the other fundamentals should be factored into your decisions to visually bring the outside in.

4. The psychology of space As humans we naturally respond to spaces differently depending on their size, height, material and the level of physiological

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The most interesting spaces to play with are the areas that connect the outside and inside. Indeed, areas where you are unsure of the boundaries can be the most satisfying.

Large picture windows that invite you into the landscape beyond are an obvious feature, but you can blur boundaries in other ways. For example, by creating areas

of cover and exposure, or using external materials inside.

5. Materials and form For extensions, the materials should relate back to the original house or offer a clear contrast. For new houses the materials should always relate back to the style of the area (local vernacular), the geographical location, or, again, contrast clearly with it. For example, use slate in northern Wales, flint in East Anglia, and Oolitic limestone in the Cotswolds, but try not to use these natural stones in areas where they do not belong. Natural materials such as timber are generally nationally relevant, but might not work as well in some areas. Brick is surprisingly diverse, so research the local brickwork types and bonds.

Materials also include window treatment.

It is fashionable right now to use the cast industrial crittal style windows, but whilst they look very good on an early 20th-century building, they will probably look wrong on a 1960’s semi-detached house.

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How often you should be washing your pillows and pillowcases?

Dirty pillows and pillowcases can lead to numerous issues including bad skin and poor sleep hygiene. Bedding expert Malik Karman from Eachnight Mattresses breaks down how and when to wash your pillows and pillowcases to ensure a better nights sleep.

How often should you wash your pillowcases?

As a general rule, bedding should be washed once a week, and that includes pillowcases.

However, some people may find themselves benefiting from washing their pillowcases even more often. Cleaning a pillowcase can eliminate skin oils and other allergens that collect in the fabric, ensuring the surface stays clean and comfortable.

How often should you wash your pillows?

You don’t need to wash your pillow too often as long as they’re kept covered in a clean pillowcase. The average pillow can be washed every four to six months to help it maintain its comfort and support.

We must note that not all types of pillows can be washed, such as solid foam pillows or buckwheat pillows. A rule of thumb is that a pillow that can be fluffed up is machine

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washable, such as feather pillows and shredded foam pillows. However, it’s important to double-check the pillow’s care tag to make sure it can go through the washer safely.

What can be expected if you don’t wash them regularly? (for example, skin reactions, allergic reactions, odours, etc) Pillows absorb many things throughout the night, such as skin oils, sweat, dead cells, dust, and other allergens and irritants.

The effects of a pillow left unwashed can be minor, such as a sleeper noticing they have more facial acne or their pillow has a funky smell. However, people with allergies may notice an increase in symptoms that significantly impact their quality of life.

What supplies are needed to wash pillows?

All you need to wash your pillow is a gentle detergent. Dryer balls or a few tennis balls can also be helpful when tossing the pillow in the dryer, as the balls can help the pillow dry faster and fluff it up, too. If your pillow cannot be machine washed and you want to freshen it up, we recommend sprinkling baking soda across its surface and leaving the powder alone to soak up moisture and odors. Vacuum or shake off the powder and replace the pillowcase.

What are the steps required to wash pillows? Should you place them in a standard washing machine or are there certain types/ fillings that should only be spot-cleaned?

Reading the included care instructions are the best way to understand how to wash your pillow. Not all pillow types are machine washable and can be damaged if placed through a washer. Memory foam pillows that are a single block of foam need to be gently spot-cleaned and freshened up with an occasional coat of baking soda.

Meanwhile, buckwheat pillows aren’t washable at all. Instead, sleepers will need to refresh the filling with new hulls and wash the pillow’s cover.

Size is also important to consider. King size pillows typically need to be washed in an industrial washing machine, so you likely won’t be able to wash them at home.

If your pillow can be washed at home, remove any protective coverings and place the pillow in the washer. If your washing machine has an agitator, it’s best to wash two pillows to better maintain balance. Once the pillow has been washed with gentle detergent, tumble dry it on low heat. n For more sleep insights visit eachnight.com

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Harry Ryans Collection totals £127,000 in The Cotswolds Yorkshireman Harry Ryans was a well-known and respected figure in the antiques trade.

Born in 1927, the son of a coal miner, he never lost his Yorkshire accent despite living in London for over sixty years. After serving in WWII, he garnered an interest in antiques and had a pitch on the Portobello Road as well as trading from his house. He came to specialise in Victorian era Staffordshire pottery. His in-depth knowledge, exceptionally high standards and wit won him a loyal base of clients and friends across the UK, Europe and America.

Ryans’ collection comprised around two-hundred items of 19th Century Staffordshire chimney ornaments, many being scarce examples. There were animals such as rabbits, lions, dogs, zebras as well as political, military, literary and notorious figures of the day. He died in 2021 and his beloved collection was consigned to Cotswold auctioneers Kinghams who carried out extensive research and marketing of the collection to dealers and private collectors in the UK, Europe and USA. Unprecedented interest in the run-up to the auction on 28th May indicated the collection would far exceed pre-sale estimates.

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the animal line, Lot 997 a pair of lion and lamb figures dating from circa 1860 sold for £3,200 and Lot 957, a pair of prize-winning greyhounds ‘M.Grath’ and ‘Pretender’ of circa 1871 totalled £4,800. Highest single price for an animal was for Lot 1000, a rare pair of recumbent rabbits chewing lettuce leaves at £5,100.

Notable results along the macabre line include Lot 960, a group of figures relating to the notorious serial killer James Rush, circa 1849 at £1,700. Lot 1052, fellow serial killer ‘The Rugeley Poisoner’ William Palmer and his house also found favour at £1,200.

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Carers’ breaks and respite care Respite care means taking a break from caring, while the person you care for is looked after by someone else.It lets you take time out to look after yourself and helps stop you becoming exhausted and run down.

There are lots of respite care options. They range from getting a volunteer to sit with the person you look after for a few hours, to a short stay in a care home so you can go on holiday.The person you look after could go to a day care centre. Or, a paid carer could visit them at their home to look after them.

Your local council or local carers’ centre can give you information about local support www.warwickshire.gov.uk/adultsocialcare First step – getting assessed Local councils will only fund respite care for people that they have assessed as needing it. So, if you want the council to pay for respite care for either yourself as a carer or the person you look after, it’s important that you both have an assessment. The carer should have a carer’s assessment. The person you’re looking after should have a needs assessment. Even if they don’t want council funding, it’s still useful for the person you look after to have a needs assessment as it will say which type of respite care is most suitable.

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Different types of respite care The main types of respite care are: day care centres; homecare from a paid carer; a short stay in a care home; getting friends and family to help; respite holidays; and sitting services.

Day care centres Day care centres offer a chance for people who find it difficult to get out and about to socialise, make friends and take part in activities. For example, day care centres might offer tea dances, singing, games and arts and crafts.

Some offer hairdressing, foot care and assisted bathing. Transport is often provided, but there may be a charge. To qualify for council-funded day care centre visits, the person you look after will need to have had a needs assessment.

Arranging it: Day centres are usually run by councils or local charities.

Help at home from a paid carer If you care for someone and need more time for yourself, you can arrange for a paid carer to help at their home. This is also called homecare.

It might be regular (for example, one day a week

so that you can work, study or have a day off) or for a short period, such as a week, so you can take a holiday. If the person you care for needs 24-hour supervision, you can arrange live-in care.

To qualify for council-funded homecare, the person you look after will need to have had a needs assessment.

Arranging it: Ask your local council’s adult social care department for information on homecare agencies in your area. They may have a directory of homecare agencies on their website. Search the NHS website for a list of local homecare agencies and a list of national homecare organisations, ask the United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHMA) for a list of approved homecare agencies in your area. The Carers Trust supports carers by giving them a break from their caring responsibilities through homecare services. Contact Age UK to see if it offers help at home from a paid carer in your area.

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GOLDEN YEARS A short stay in a care home Some care homes offer short-term respite care.

It can be difficult to get respite space at short notice, but some care homes take advance bookings which can help you to plan ahead, for example if you want to book a holiday.

Getting friends and family to help Friends and family might temporarily move into the house of the person you care for. Or, they could invite the person you care for to stay with them for a while.

Respite holidays Respite holidays allow carers and people with illnesses or disabilities, to take a break from everyday life.

Arranging it: MindforYou offer supported holidays in the UK for people who are living with dementia and their carers to enjoy together, some charities, such as Revitalise, offer subsidised holidays for elderly or disabled people. Family Fund has grants towards the cost of holidays for families on a low income who are caring for a child with a severe disability Family Holiday Association has breaks at holiday sites, or grants to help with the cost of a holiday, to low-income families. You need to be referred by your social worker, GP or health visitor, or by a charity or other welfare agent.

Sitting services Some charities and carers’ organisations offer

sitting services where a trained volunteer keeps the person you care for company for a while, usually a few hours at a time. This type of sitting service is often free, or there may be a small charge.

Arranging it: These organisations offer sitting services. Find out if they are available in your area: your local carers’ service; Age UK; Royal Voluntary Society (RVS); Independent Age Emergency respite care Think about who you could contact in an emergency if you couldn’t reach the person needing care, for example, due to an accident or sudden illness. This might be another relative, friend or neighbour who could step in for a few hours while proper arrangements are made.

• have door keys or know the code to a key safe • know the type of care the person you look after will need • Write some notes about what kind of care the person you look after needs and leave them in a prominent place to help anyone who steps in to help at a moment’s notice.

According to the UK care guide, respite care costs on average £700-800 a week. It can be as much as £1,500 a week, for emergency respite care, live-in care, or staying in a care home. There are 2 main ways of getting help with the costs of respite care from the council, from a charity or you can pay for it yourself.

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From the council: Councils will only pay for respite care for people who they’ve assessed as needing it following a needs assessment and carer’s assessment. If you or the person you care for qualifies for respite care, the council will do a financial assessment to work out if it will pay towards it. If you or the person you care for qualifies for councilfunded respite care, you can ask the council to arrange it for you, or you can do it yourself through a personal budget or direct payment.

From a charity: The Carers Trust offers some grants to carers who need respite. The charity, Turn2us, can help to find grants for people who need respite care but can’t afford it.

Paying for it yourself: If the person you care for must pay for their own respite care, they might be able to raise money towards this from: income from pensions, work, investments or property savings or benefits, such as Attendance Allowance.

The Disabled Holiday Directory is an online directory of organisations and venues, in the UK and abroad, that cater for children and adults with disabilities.

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Quality care in Warwickshire you can trust When a family is thinking about care for a loved one, they want the best - they want to know that the care home they choose will put their loved one’s safety, happiness and wellbeing first.

Care UK’s Ambleside care home in Stratford-upon-Avon, and Priors House care home in Leamington Spa, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, provide residential and dementia care, with nursing care offered at Priors House. This gives families peace of mind that their loved ones can stay living at the home should their needs change.

Living at Ambleside and Priors House is all about quality of life. Every colleague in the homes is passionate about enabling residents to enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle, tailored around their unique needs and preferences.

The lifestyle teams organise a huge variety of group and one-to-one activities, with plenty going on each day.

The teams at Ambleside and Priors House are proud to have achieved some great results in the recent relative survey, in fact for Ambleside, 98% of families feel their loved ones are treated with kindness, respect and dignity^. At Priors House, 94% of families feel the staff know and treat their loved ones as individuals^.

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Ambleside or Priors House, they are able to focus on spending quality time with them again just enjoying each other’s company.

With the extra support that these care homes offer, new residents are often surprised at what they can do, whether that’s being able to continue with an activity they’ve enjoyed in the past, or even discovering new hobbies with our daily activities.

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Ambleside care home Evesham Road, Dodwell, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9TG careuk.com/ambleside staci.reeson@careuk.com 0330 057 3462 Priors House care home Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa CV32 6RN 0330 057 3462 maria.cridge@careuk.com Careuk.com/priors-house. *As rated by the Care Quality Commission in England and the Care Inspectorate in Scotland. ^ Care UK relative survey August 2021/March 2022. Study operated

by QRS Market Research, an independent survey agency.

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EDUCATION Great Days Out

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Until Saturday 8th October Richard III Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-uponAvon. “Conscience is but a word that cowards use” Young Richard of Gloucester uses the chaos of the Wars of the Roses to begin his unscrupulous climb to power. Despite being manifestly unfit to govern, he seizes the crown, as King Richard III. But how does he do it? How do we let tyrants get away with it?

How do they find their way to power? Why do we buy into it? And how can it be stopped?

Richard III is a savagely comic analysis of the exercise of power. It reminds us both of the dangers of tyranny and of our duty not to let it go unchecked. Directed by Gregory Doran and featuring Arthur Hughes (Vassa, The Innocents, #Sugarwater, Then Barbara met Alan) as Richard, this is the thrilling climax to Shakespeare’s first great history cycle.

Saturday 2nd Hanbury Countryside Show Park Hall Farm, Hanbury, Redditch B96 6RD, B96 6RD. Enjoy a day out in the countryside!

With food & drink, a main arena and so much more. Celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year, the Hanbury Countryside Show returns on Saturday 2nd July 2022 and will

celebrate the very best of Worcestershire with a great day out for all the family! The ETG Civil Engineering Main Arena is packed with exciting acts and displays including the spectacular Broke FMX motorcycle display, the impressive parade of livestock, steam engines, show jumping and, to celebrate its inclusion in the very first show held in 1947, a mounted games display from local pony clubs. To celebrate British agriculture and rural life, there are over 1000 competitions across the show in horses, sheep, cattle, pigs, poultry, goats, crafts, cookery, floral art and gardening. The Fun Dog Show also returns with extra classes due to its popularity and there’s lots of opportunity to get close to the animals in The Farmyard. In the new Carter Jonas Theatre, join special guests including Trevor Harrison who plays Eddie Grundy in The Archers and ‘Gardeners Question Time’ will provide an opportunity for visitors to ask those burning questions to expert Reg Moule from BBC Hereford & Worcester’s Sunday Gardening Show. The large shopping area includes over 200 stands selling a great range of food, drink, crafts and products from local producers. With children’s activities and a full day of music on the bandstand, it’s a truly a fun day out, run by the Community for the Community. Tickets are limited and are available in advance at £14/adult (£18 on gate

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if still available). Children Under 16 have free entry and car parking is free too. Membership opportunities are available too. Please see www.hanburyshow.co.uk/ for further details.

Sunday 3rd Warwick’s Vintage Carnival Warwick town centre is to become home to a new Vintage Carnival this Summer on 3rd July with local businesses, visitors and traders celebrating stepping back in time to celebrate all things vintage. Dress up for the day in your Sunday best whether it be roaring 20’s or 50’s glamour, with something for everyone either reminiscing, taking part in a jive dance class or enjoying a classic cream tea whilst listening to some of our Vintage singers. A full carnival theme featuring old fashioned fairground rides, pre 70’s cars on display, a retail area of 40 produce, gift, clothing and homeware stalls alongside delicious seasonal food and drink traders many serving from beautiful converted vintage vehicles and a live central stage will host bands playing classic vintage tunes. Take a ride on a land steam train or have a Vintage style hair do and makeover at the pop up Le Keux Vintage salon. Visitors can attend the event for free and will be able to try out their dance moves with swing and jive dancing sessions, CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE

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EDUCATION Great Days Out take part in best-dressed competitions judged by the mayor of Warwick, and enjoy plenty more fun for all the family.

Wednesday 6th July Saturday 3rd September ‘The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure – a live immersive experience’ One of the nation’s oldest and best loved characters is taking families on an immersive adventure… In the appropriately historic surroundings of Blenheim Palace, Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit is celebrating his 120th anniversary through a magical mix of storytelling, live performance, and puppetry, on a journey around the grounds of this beautiful location. Developed in association with Frederick Warne & Co. (brand owner and part of Penguin Random House Children’s), this is the first time Peter Rabbit has appeared in this way, and is also a first for World Heritage Site Blenheim Palace which has allowed unprecedented access for families trying to save Peter Rabbit from ending up in Mr. McGregor’s rabbit pie. This 50-minute immersive adventure should be the star in the calendar of any child who loves to explore the great outdoors, any family who treasures spending time together in nature, and any fan of the most beloved rabbit in children’s literature which has sold over 250

million copies since he first appeared at the start of the 20th century. A must-visit summer attraction for all ages looking to combine history, adventure and education.

Friday 8th - Sunday 10th ALSO Festival Park Farm, Compton Verney, CV35 9HJ. ALSO Festival is a world famous “festival of ideas” from running over the weekend of 8-July 2022 with a beautiful swimming lake at the centre of the site. Come along for dawn and sunset dips, the eclectic mix of arts, crafts, tech and music workshops,. Up-and-coming bands rub shoulders with comedy and cabaret on stage.

Day tickets from £43. www.also-festival.com

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th Warwick Thai Festival Warwick Racecourse, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6HN. A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Warwick Racecourse is brought to you

by Magic of Thailand and Rotary Club of Warwick. Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge your taste buds and feast your eyes on world class food and performances.

Unwind with a traditional Thai massage and don’t miss the unique eating competition

and Muay Thai boxing. The festival starts with a traditional food offering to Buddhist monks and entertainment throughout the day including traditional music and dancing, Muay Thai boxing, Ladyboy show, Thai beer garden, Thai food and produce stalls, Thai massage and children’s play area. Time: Saturday 10.30am to 6pm and Sunday 10.30am to 5pm Ticket: Adult: £5 per day; Under 15’s free (Tickets can be bought in advance online or on the day at the entrance gate)

Thursday 14th Watercolour Workshop Market Hall Museum, Market Place, Warwick. CV34 4SA. Come and learn how to paint with watercolour. Based on the delightful watercolour works by Dorothy Cadbury, currently exhibited in the museum, learn how to paint the flowers of Warwickshire. The session will be led by Ann Loscombe and will cover wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry application of paint. You will be using Dorothy Cadbury’s paintings as inspiration for your own work. Ann will also show you how to make a mini portfolio. All materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own paints and paper if you wish.

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Royal Leamington Spa’s Summer of Fun Enjoy a Summer of Fun in Royal Leamington Spa with a variety of fantastic events, many free to attend and suitable for all.

Kicking off the summer feelgood activities is the Good Times Festival on Saturday, July 16 in the charming Mill Gardens with seven hours of live music, entertainment, food and drink.

Creative juices will be flowing when Art in the Park returns for a jam-packed weekend of art, creativity and fun as over 200 local makers, musicians and performers show and display a mix of arts and crafts in Jephson Gardens on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14.

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entertainment throughout the day along with food and drink and fairground rides.

Leamington’s hugely popular Food and Drink Festival is returning on Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11 in the beautiful Royal Pump Room Gardens. There will be over 100 exhibitors displaying culinary skills and selling food and drink from exotic cuisines as well as live entertainment, a live cookery theatre and competitions showcasing the very best of local talent.

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Great Days Out experience required, just come and have some fun being creative. 7pm to 9pm £20.

Saturday16th CultureFest: Good Times Festival Mill Garden, 26 Willes Rd, Leamington Spa CV31 1BN. Good Times Festival is a one day music event in the heart of Leamington Spa. Last year was such a success we are doing it again! Live music, food & drink! A perfect way to spend a Saturday in Leamington Spa. Time: 11:00 - 18:00 Tickets from £14.

Sunday 17th Stratford Gin Festival 2022 Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, Alcester, Stratford-upon-Avon. B49 6NF. For all you craft gin lovers out there, we are very excited to confirm the return of the long-awaited Stratford Gin Festival this summer on Sunday 17th July 2022 at Billesley Manor Hotel. Set in the beautiful setting of the 100-year-old Topiary Garden in the grounds of the newly refurbished hotel, we will be jointly hosting a relaxed, fun and boozy afternoon from 12 noon until 5pm. With a fantastic selection of craft gin distilleries in attendance, along with delicious food and live music, this is the perfect chilled Sunday for gin fans! We can’t promise the sunshine, but we will do our very best! Each ticket gives you entry to the gin festival, a souvenir branded Shakespeare Distillery glass, a gin menu detailing all the distillery choices available, plus a welcome Shakespeare Distillery G&T. With a variety of artisan, handcrafted gins to sample, delicious cocktails and gin slushies, this is a gin lover’s heaven! You’ll even be able to buy a bottle of your favourite gin to take home – available from each distillery stand.

Thursday 21st - Sunday 24th Warwick Folk Festival 2022 A festival of the very best in contemporary & traditional folk arts from the UK and beyond, in picturesque Warwick! It promises to get you dancing until your body hurts, laughing until your cheeks ache, and having the best time with the best people! It feels like it has taken an eternity to get here, but it is finally happening again! Head to our website to get your weekend or day tickets. www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk

Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th Elite Dance Academy are back!

Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL. Elite Dance Academy are delighted to be holding their annual summer show ‘Let’s Dance 2022’ back at the Warwick Arts Centre with a live audience.

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Vanlife Festival Stratford Racecourse, Warwickshire, CV37 9SE. “Vanlife Festival” is a major event never seen before in the UK. Offering the vanlife community a place to exhibit their self-builds, share their adventures, and pass on their priceless knowledge with others. We welcome all makes and models from the smallest of micro campers to coaches, horseboxes, or even massive ex-army 8x8 trucks ... and of course everything else in between! Workshops and travel talks, live music, fire-pits, bespoke traders specialising in kit, accessories and gear for self-builders, inspirational display vehicles, tasty street food, kid’s entertainment, dog friendly, bushcraft and outdoor activities, camper autojumble, the list goes on! A down to earth, sensibly-priced family event (children under 16 yrs free entry), focusing on the heart on vanlife and all the subjects surrounding it.

Within a centrally-located venue, our aim is to provide a setting where folk can chase their dreams, the ultimate goal of owning/building the ‘ideal vehicle’ that best suits their lifestyle - Your van, your way!

Monday 25th July Friday 19th August Super Camps The Croft Preparatory School, Loxley Rd, Alveston, Stratford-uponAvon, Warwickshire, CV37 7RL. SuperCamps offer exciting, and trustworthy Multi-Activity camps for children aged reception year to 12!

We are an Ofsted registered provider, who has been delivering exceptional holiday camps for over 23 years, all over the UK. Our experienced and qualified staff are experts in childcare, passionate about having fun, being energetic and creating engaging school holiday camp experiences! And with our convenient online booking process, SuperCamps takes the hassle out of childcare. 8am – 6pm Daily Visit our website www.supercamps.co.uk to find out more and book your child’s place!

Wednesday 27th Alice in Wonderland St John’s House, Saint Johns. CV34 4NF. Alice, a young, curious girl, follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole and ends up in Wonderland! There, she begins on an adventure she will never forget. Come along and meet some of the strangest and most peculiar characters, including the mysterious Cheshire Cat, the Wacky Mad Hatter and the foul-tempered Queen of Hearts! Filled with live music and puppetry, it’s the perfect show for the whole family! Tickets from £12

Friday 29th July Thursday 2nd September Wildtribe Summer Holiday Club Middle Spernal, Middle Spernal

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Studley, The holiday club for children who love to be outdoors: bush-craft, wildlife and fun. Our holiday club is for children aged 5 years old and over who enjoy the great outdoors. Sessions are individually planned so there are different engaging activities each session and we encourage attendees to share their particular interests with us beforehand. All sessions are based in our woodlands and offer adventure and fresh air. From bushcraft, to arts and crafts, to learning about wildlife, this club will suit all children who love getting outdoors, learning about nature and having fun in the woods.

Sessions will be about meeting old friends and making new ones and will usually include a fire, den building and using woodland skills. www.heartofenglandforest.com

Friday 29th - Sunday 31st The Game Fair Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire B49 5NJ. The Game Fair returns to Ragley Hall, Warwickshire and will once again be offering a wide array of events, activities and shopping.

This is always a great occasion to meet up with friends old and new. The British Deer Society will be in attendance to talk about all things deer.

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Twelfth Night Outdoor Theatre by Three Inch Fools Charlecote Park Wellesbourne, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9ER. Enjoy an evening of entertainment in the grounds of Charlecote Park with this outdoor theatre performance.

Prepare for an evening of mischief and hilarity, as five actors present an inventive take on this rip-roaring comedy, fit for all the family.

This Shakespearean classic will be getting the full Three-Inch Fools treatment: expect fast-paced drama, endless costume changes, and much music-making along the way! 7pm9:30pm. Prices from £10

Saturday 6th The Gunpowder Plot Outdoor Theatre by Three Inch Fools Charlecote Park Wellesbourne, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9ER. Enjoy an evening of entertainment in the grounds of Charlecote Park with this outdoor theatre performance.

This summer The Gunpowder Plot comes to life in a brand new, calamitous production fit for all the family. Expect uproarious intrigue, endless costume changes, and many, many false moustaches in this highly flammable historical tale. Cue an explosive evening of short fuses and tall tales, as five actors try to pull off the most infamous conspiracy in history. Tickets from £10.

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