Summer 2015 Families Pennines issue 27 (JA15)

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NEWS Summer is just around the corner…

...and many of our schools are ‘out’ very, very soon for a very, very long time. So that’s why the Families magazine team has packed our summer issue with a whole host of things to do on our doorstep in our Clubs and Classes, Summer and What’s On sections plus ideas to keep little people in practice with their maths and English skills in our Education section. With our Bing competition and special offers it is well worth a read – and keep your copy handy right through to autumn: as parents ourselves, we know how helpful Families magazine is to you and your children.

Thanks to our advertisers for keeping the area’s favourite parenting magazine free to our 48,000 readers – let them know you saw them in Families magazine when you call or drop in to see them.

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NEW! BING STORYTIME… AND OTHER EPISODES DVD Bing is back in his all-new second DVD! This fun and educational CBeebies show has rapidly become a huge part of daily life for parents and their pre-schoolers.

Once again, we join Bing, his carer Flop (voiced by Wolf Hall’s Mark Rylance) and all their friends in this award-winning, CBeebies television series, based on books by Ted Dewan.

Watch these beloved characters as they encounter the noisy, joyful, messy realities of pre-school life in 10 glorious episodes. (Certificate U, RRP £9.99).

To celebrate, Families Magazine has two Bing Storytime competition bundles to give away, including: Bing Plush Toy Bing Storytime Book Bing Storytime…And Other Episodes DVD Bing Swing… And Other Episodes DVD To enter just visit our Local Competitions page at www.familiespennines.co.uk/win and answer a (very!) simple question so you can be in with a chance of winning.

T&Cs are there too. Good Luck!

INCLUSIVE EUREKA! BRINGS HOME GOLD Eureka! The National Children’s Museum won Gold in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2015, the highest accolade in English tourism. Eureka! topped the Access for All category for their programme of inclusive facilities and services for disabled children and their families.

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The Eureka! inclusion programme, Access All Areas, offers services, activities and facilities for disabled visitors, including a Changing Places washroom facility, free Saturday and holiday clubs, and the innovative Extra Pair of Hands service with disabled children and their families supported by a dedicated member of the Eureka! team during their visit.

Leigh-Anne Stradeski, Eureka! Chief Executive, says, ‘We’ve been working to develop our inclusive offering over the last 3 years thanks to the support of a number of funders. We’re proud to open our doors to more and more disabled visitors wanting a fun, friendly, playful day out.’

For more information about inclusive facilities and services visit www.eureka.org.uk/access or call 01422 330069.

Book a one-to-one and explore how we can nurture your child’s success.

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NEWS Waddow Hall in the Ribble Valley

LITTLE LOCOMOTIVE’S LONG JOURNEY FROM WALES TO WEST YORKSHIRE Our local scenic, heritage railway, Kirklees Light Railway (KLR), has bought the historic steam locomotive Katie, to add to the existing engines at Clayton West near Huddersfield.

Birthday parties and day trips

Katie was built in 1956 for Dudley Zoo Railway. From the 60s to the 80s, a ride behind Katie was a must for thousands of holiday makers who visited the Welsh seaside resort of Fairbourne! From there the locomotive has resided in Wigan and Cleethorpes until 2001 when it moved to the Windmill Farm Railway in Lancashire for painstaking and loving restoration by Austin Moss.

Overnights and holidays

Why not stay with us? We have a range of options – a manor house, holiday homes, a tented village and spacious campsites.

Kayaking Canoeing Grass sledging Climbing Archery Crate challenge

KLR has some work to complete on Katie, but they hope to have the locomotive in operation in the not too distant future.

Kirklees Light Railway – 01484 865727, www.kirkleeslightrailway.com.

Camping and self-catering facilities available

Zip wire Abseiling Tunnelling... ...and many more!

LEARNING OUTDOORS WITH THE MEEK FAMILY Registered charity number 306016.

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VICTORY FOR BRIGHOUSE 40s WEEKEND Karen McHale Photography

Hot on the heels of their hit book, 100 Family Adventures, the Meeks have a new publication out this August – published

by Frances Lincoln, RRP £13.99. Tim and Kerry, teachers from Nottingham, search out family activities with an element of ageappropriate challenge for their daughters Amy, 11, and Ella, 9. The new book, Learning Outdoors With the Meek Family – 52 Family Ed-ventures, enhances schooling by supporting learning during family time, providing all the educational stimulation you and your children need to have your own ‘Ed-ventures’!

See more about learning outdoors in our Clubs and Classes section on page 8.

Brighouse stepped back in time this June with their now annual 1940s weekend.

In spite of windy weather, the sun came out for 1000s of visitors from all over the region and beyond as crowds browsed the vintage stalls, historical displays and novel foods. People of all ages dressed for the occasion, sporting period costumes from French Résistance and Onion sellers to Lindy Hoppers and classic 40s girls with Victory Roll up-dos. Check out our Facebook page for more photos including a 40s selfie of our Editor… brighouse1940sweekend.co.uk

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NEWS New rules have completely changed the way parents can take time off after having a baby.

Shared Parental Leave regulations give eligible parents across the UK flexibility to juggle childcare between them. After a compulsory two weeks off for the mother, parents can share up to 50 weeks of leave in the baby’s first year (or the first year of adoption).

The law applies to same sex couples and those bringing up a child together, even if it’s from a previous relationship.

CHAOS OVER CHILDCARE SUPPORT? PARENTS LEFT IN THE DARK OVER NEW RULES

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Changes in child support has led to confusion among parents.

The system has previously allowed working parents to be able to pay childminders with vouchers worth up to £243 per month. Parents could ‘buy’ these with their pre-tax salary.

This has meant a saving of up to £930 per family.

The leave can be taken in blocks (up to three each) so you can alternate time off if one of you has a particularly busy time at work before resuming parental leave.

Families will be able to claim a ‘topup’ payment of 20p for each £1 they spend on childcare. In brief, single parents earning below £150,000 or couples earning less than £300,000 can claim. Families with one parent who stays at home are not eligible.

Finances will play an important part in the decision. While you can share up to 50 weeks, only 37 are paid. You will receive £139.58 per week or 90% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.

How you split the leave is up to you.

It will depend on who earns more, who feels their career will be least affected by taking time off, and who wants to be at home. Significantly, for the first time, dads can take all or most of the year off while mums return to work.

See more on www.gov.uk/government /topical-events/shared-parental-leave.

With parents having to work out the rules themselves, some may slip through the loop. The voucher system will remain but the Government has not confirmed if families will have to re-apply.

With thanks to Judy Yorke, journalist, mum and tutor.

MORE CHILDREN READING FOR PLEASURE

According to moneysavingexpert.com, even though the new scheme will be open to millions more people, some families will better off sticking with the current one so it’s vital to check it out urgently.

Children’s laureate, Malorie Blackman said she is ‘delighted’ at figures released by the National Literacy Trust that show that more UK schoolchildren are choosing to read in their spare time.

Visit www.gov.uk for the latest information

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TO COO, OR NOT TO COO? A study has shown that mums are more likely to coo and use non-word based language with babies and dads are more likely to talk in ‘proper’ language. The research suggests that both approaches are good for your baby’s development and have a role to play in how babies learn language.

The Trust asked 32,000 eight to 18 year olds about their reading habits.

40% of the kids questioned thought reading was ‘cool’, while only 10% said they did not enjoy it.

A team at Washington State University recorded verbal exchanges between parents and their pre-school children and used speech recognition software to analyse results.

Reading Chest is a book rental service specialising in reading scheme books for children aged 4-9 years. Families readers can claim £5 off their first month’s membership with the code FAMILIES15. www.readingchest.co.uk

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Favourite books include: Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney Harry Potter by JK Rowling Gangsta Granny by David Walliams Alex Rider by Anthony Horowitz How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell

EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE ADVENTURES FOR OLDHAM HULME PREP SCHOOL PUPILS When we discovered the wide variety of activities offered by Oldham Hulme Prep School, including the best school trips we had ever heard of, Families Magazine asked Mrs Carol Wilkinson, Deputy Principal (Preps) at Oldham Hulme Grammar School to tell us more.

Mrs Wilkinson says, ‘We are always looking for opportunities to enhance the curriculum outside the classroom whether this be in our wonderful woodland providing the perfect setting for adventures and problem solving tasks or a trip to a coal mine, a recycling centre, an air raid shelter or even skiing in Italy or visiting a clog factory, windmill, cheese factory and the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam!’

week to keep you topped up can make the world of difference when September comes around.’

This year, families joining in July will save £50 registration fee at participating Explore Learning centres (T&Cs apply), so if you are looking for something engaging for your child to do this summer, now is a great time to join.

To book your free trial, visit www.explorelearning.co.uk or call your local centre.

FRESH NEW LOOK FOR HIPPERHOLME GRAMMAR SCHOOL Hipperholme Grammar School has undergone a brand face-lift as it enters its 30th year as an independent education provider.

The modernised logo and coat of arms is part of a marketing and communications strategy built on the school’s ethos and its long history, based on extensive market research by marketing and branding expert, Gemma Teed.

As part of the new strategy, Brighouse based Faith Public Relations has been appointed to support the school with its marketing and communications schedule.

Hipperholme Grammar School provides education for children 3 to 18 years with separate sites for junior and senior schools. With a focus on every pupil as an individual, the school aims to maximise both educational and personal development.

Open events planned for 2015: Junior School Open Morning 26 September

Mrs Wilkinson continues, ‘We encourage families to see the school in action and soak up the supportive, caring, exciting and challenging learning atmosphere. We look forward to meeting you!’

Senior School Open Evening 9 October

Oldham Hulme Prep School has open events planned for prospective pupils and their families, and also offers individual tours throughout the school year. Find out more by calling 0161 624 4497, emailing prepadmin@ohgs.co.uk or see www.ohgs.co.uk.

Senior School Open Doors 21 October 6th Form Information Evening 12 November Entrance Exam 21 November

AVOID THE SUMMER LEARNING SLIDE Save £50 with Explore Learning maths and English tuition this July

Hipperholme Grammar School, www.hgsf.org.uk, 01422 202256.

Learning will be the last thing on a child’s mind this summer holiday, but with research revealing that two thirds of children fall behind in their studies at this time of year, when they go back to school, many children are lacking in confidence and unable to recall things they learnt in the previous school year.

Carey Ann Dodah, Head of Curriculum at Explore Learning says, ‘It’s surprising how much children’s academic ability slips over the summer holidays and it seems such a waste of all the time and effort they have put in over the previous year.

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EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE HEATHFIELD’S HANDY HOLIDAY HINTS FOR ACTIVE MINDS!

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By Mr Anthony Wilkins, Head of Heathfield, Junior School to Rishworth.

Keeping young minds active over the summer can be a headache, so here are some ideas to make sure those hard-won skills don’t wither too much in the sun.

Creative writing arises from word-play Vocabulary – descriptive words and their alternatives.

Comparisons – words that conjure images of greater size and put them in order.

Funny similes, metaphors, proverbs and sayings.

Word tennis – exchanging one word on a theme until one person can’t think of anything.

Practice short pieces of writing so the skills are not forgotton Write short items – shopping lists, notes, scrapbook.

Use fine motor skills – careful construction, colouring and painting of models.

Postcards – create ‘serial stories’ a chapter per postcard.

Diary – writing feelings and descriptions in a blog.

Maths skills also suffer from being under used Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – shopping and using money.

Maths vocabulary – get a good childrens Maths dictionary or try amathsdictionaryforkids.com.

Patterns – looking at a wall, how many rectangles can you see?

Advanced maths – ask a question which needs research and mathematical analysis.

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Make sure they have a good rest too so they return to school with enthusiasm for learning, rather than worn out by having no break from study at all!

Heathfield School, Rishworth, 01422 823564, www.heathfieldjunior.co.uk.

LEARNING BY STEALTH WITH NWNW’S STEVE STORM Is learning times tables repetitive and boring for your child (and you too)? With NumberWorks’nWords’ all that will change!

We all know how important it is for children to learn their times tables.

Future maths skills build on this knowledge and without it children will struggle later on as they progress to fractions, algebra and more complicated maths.

The difficulty often lies with persuading children to do the practice.

They would rather be entertained than faced with tedious school work. This is where Steve Storm comes in. He is the main character in the App and online game from NumberWorks’nWords. Children are engaged on an educational level without it seeming like homework.

Steve Storm and the Tables of Doom was developed by the maths tuition experts at NumberWorks’nWords, and based on the company’s 30 years of success in transforming children’s relationships with learning.

Play now for free at www.numberworksnwords.com/arcade or download it at an App store. If you would like to find out more about tuition at NumberWorks’nWords, Huddersfield and how they can help your child in maths and English, visit www.numberworknwords.co.uk, email huddersfield@numberworks.com or call 01484 487911.

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EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE 5 WAYS TO COPE WITH FIRST DAY NERVES (YOUR’S AND THEIR’S)

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The big first day is almost here – reduce the chances of wobbles at the classroom door with our starting school tips.

Ease them into a ‘school compatible’ routine If you’ve been enjoying lazy summer holiday mornings and later nights, head towards more of a routine a few days in advance to lessen the shock.

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Pre-empt worries and highlight the positives Your child could be feeling anxious but unable to articulate their concerns.

Ask them questions, provide reassurance and tell them it’s absolutely fine to talk to the teacher if they’re scared or sad. Read stories about school or recount tales of your own positive experiences. Remind them of the toys and activities they enjoyed at any settling-in visits.

Swot up on the school run Make sure you know how long it might take to get there, where to park if you’ll drive and which door to pick up from, as well as drop off, if there are several.

Keep farewells short but sweet A quick hug will be more reassuring than a ten minute goodbye – this makes it seem a bigger deal than just a few hours apart. For especially nervous little ones, it works well to provide a kiss on their hand to ‘keep’ in their pocket during the day.

Skip the mascara but remember a tissue It’s normal for parents, not just kids, to feel emotional on day one.

Try and hold back tears until you’re out of sight if possible so as not to worry your child. (But rest assured, if they do roll, you won’t be the only ones and we promise no-one will remember in years to come.)

Liat Hughes Joshi is a parenting journalist and the author of four books including New Old-fashioned Parenting and How to Unplug Your Child (both published by Summersdale) and Raising Children: The Primary Years (Pearson).

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They recommend early ordering to give you the chance to get labelling in good time for the new school year in September – because kids DO lose stuff!

Families Pennines readers get 10% discount with the code ‘families’ at the checkout so visit www.labels4kids.com/fam and bookmark the page. Like the Labels4Kids Facebook page for competitions.

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By Hannah Hunter Children of all ages are happy outdoors. Even hardened city-dwellers can revel in the natural world – once they’re used to the damp and mud!

Many of today’s children are missing out. Stephanie Hilborne OBE, Chief Executive of The Wildlife Trusts, comments, ‘Children in 2015 are spending half as much time outdoors as they were a generation ago... society is starting to realise the risks that this separation from our natural environment poses to our children’s health and happiness.’

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SO HOW CAN WE INCREASE OUR KIDS’ CONTACT WITH NATURE? FOREST SCHOOLS Inspired by Danish ‘open air life’ nurseries, the movement has spread, with trained Forest Schools practitioners delivering a woodland learning experience to young children across the UK – find out more at forestschoolassociation. org.

CLUBS AND CLASSES Established outdoor organisations like the Scouts (scouts. org.uk) and Girl Guides (girlguiding.org.uk) offer a range of activities and camps. Woodcraft Folk (woodcraft.org.uk) focus on developing children’s connection with activities exploring issues around nature and the natural environment.

FAMILY NATURE DAYS The Wildlife Trusts run activities across the UK just for families and children, organised by local groups, ranging from ‘nature tots’ toddler groups to family pond-dipping days.

See wildlifetrusts.org.

The Forestry Commission has a free app with maps and local information on camping, trails and activities. Many of their forest centres sell a ‘Superworm’ kids trail including activities and challenges for younger children. Find your nearest woodlands at forestry.gov.uk.

Get the whole family moving with geocaching – a bit like a treasure hunt using technology. The National Trust (nationaltrust.org.uk) has free trails to download – all you need is a GPS enabled device that uses coordinates – like your smartphone. For less ‘techy’ outdoor activities for families, see the Trust’s ‘50 things to do’ ideas on their website.

Pledge some ‘wild time’ with your children by signing up to The Wild Network (projectwildthing.com). They have a calendar of different events, and lots of fun activity ideas that will get you and your kids outdoors.

USEFUL LINKS See our Go Local feature and What’s On for more ideas and here are a few more too: RSPB Old Moor nature reserve (rspb.org.uk/old moor) Historical sites in natural settings – english-heritage.org.uk Huddersfield based Nature’s Footprints (naturesfootprints.co.uk) provides Family Forest sessions Waddow Hall (waddow.org.uk), a manor house set in the beautiful Lancashire countryside overlooking the River Ribble, is owned by the Girl Guides and offers a variety of outdoor activities.

Get your kids active with Huddersfield Lawn Tennis and Squash Club Summer Camps Huddersfield Lawn Tennis and Squash Club Summer Camps are almost here. But it’s not too late to get your children booked on one of the week long courses running all school holidays from 20 July until 28 August.

Summer Camps at Huddersfield Lawn Tennis and Squash Club attract a discount for early booking by Sunday 12 July.

The Summer Camps are open to all children aged between 4 and 16, and run each day from Monday to Friday. They will introduce children of all abilities to sports activities including tennis, squash, racquetball, football, rounders, table tennis, cricket, ultimate frisby and Padel tennis.

For information about the club and to book in for a Summer Camp contact Reception and don’t forget the early booking discount is available only until 12 July and places are booking up fast.

Huddersfield Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Cemetery Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield HD1 5NF, www.hltsc.co.uk, 01484 422541.

CLUBS & CLASSES Swimbabes introduces essential first aid course for families Swimbabes was founded in 2003 and now teaches over 2,000 children to swim each week. The business has developed into a group of companies offering baby and child oriented courses – plus a fab shop in Holmfirth, where it all started!

Swimbabes classes are a unique swimming programme for babies from 6 weeks old and children can graduate to their Swimstars classes, designed for kids up to 11 years old. Relaxed baby massage and yoga classes are run from the Zenbabes studio, which is close to the dedicated swim shop which can also supply you with your littlies’ swimming and sun protection needs.

seen them in Families Magazine and then take the CVBBA ad below with you when you attend.

Call now to book your free trial. Colne Valley Black Belt Academy, Colne Valley Business Park, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5QG, 01484 844386, www.cvbba.co.uk.

Make and Take with The Star Tree Studio this Summer!

Littleborough’s favourite creative play classes Studio is open for you and your children this summer school holiday. Call in and have a glittery, sticky, painty and thoroughly messy time with The Star Tree Studio’s ‘Make and Take of the Week’ which offers a different theme each week of opening during the summer.

New this summer is a Baby/Paediatric First Aid course offered in partnership with Engaged Learning, and this will be held in the Zenbabes studio.

The course will cover: • CPR for both baby and child • Choking • Fractures • Burns • Wounds & Bleeding • Common accidents a baby or child may have.

The course will take approximately 3 hours and is delivered to small class numbers. This keeps the session relaxed and friendly while ensuring everyone can raise questions and concerns with the trainer.

The cost is £30 per person, and you can contact Zenbabes for available dates.

The Studio will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays but do check the website or phone 07778 543233 for the latest opening times and to find out what activities are planned.

The Studio boasts a really great selection of unusual, creative and educational toys which will help keep the kids entertained this summer, and if you can’t make it to the shop, you can browse and order online at www.thestartreestudio.com.

Contact www.swimbabeslessons.co.uk, 01484 683570 or www.zenbabes.co.uk, 01484 689100.

Free week voucher from Colne Valley Black Belt Academy Martial Arts is a great way for children to learn a lot about ‘themself’ – self-defence, self-esteem, self-discipline to name a few! With Colne Valley Black Belt Academy (CVBBA), which specialises in family martial arts, the whole family can learn all these useful skills together.

It may well be something you have been planning to do for a while.

So CVBBA wants to help you take the plunge by offering you a free week. All you need to do is call the Academy and tell them you’ve

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Join our unique swimming programme, our relaxed baby massage and yoga classes and enrol for our essential paediatric first aid course. www.swimbabeslessons.co.uk 01484 683570

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Summer Safety Tips Don’t let your social media posts encourage burglars this summer!

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Local swimming tuition experts, swimbabes, also offer paediatric first aid classes for parents and carers. We asked them for handy hints to provide first aid for burns and top tips for keeping children safe around water.

Around 8 out of 10 burglars scour social media to find empty homes during the summer holidays, according to North East based home security company eSafes.co.uk.

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With more than 200,000 burglaries during the warmer months of 2014 in the UK (re: ukcrimestats.com), experts from eSafes have highlighted two possible reasons why, and provided Families readers with some useful summer security tips.

Burns are extremely painful and where they involve children it is always advised to seek medical attention. There are a few important points to remember when treating burns: Avoid burns – prevent sunburn by regularly reapplying high SPF sun cream and covering up and ensure everyone is hydrated with plenty of water. Keep children away from any fire for example fire pits, barbecues, lit candles.

Stephen Wylde, eSafes spokesman, says, ‘Firstly more people leave their windows and back doors open on sunny days which thieves take advantage of. Secondly, and most importantly, as people take their annual summer holidays, thieves are preying on the empty houses left behind.’

Cool it – all burns should be put under cool running water for a minimum of ten minutes – where the burn is due to chemicals (e.g. bleach) then this should be for a minimum of 20 minutes.

5 tips to keep your home safe during the summer holidays

Cool it – no this isn’t a misprint! The biggest mistake people make is not cooling the burn for long enough. Remember 10 minutes minimum under cool running water (can use a mixer tap with cold water and a little warm water as long as the burn area is being cooled).

Cling film – dress the area in cling film which keeps the area airtight, is non-stick and can allow medical professionals to assess the burn easily. Don’t wrap the film too tightly in case of swelling.

NEVER apply butter, ointments, creams or oils as the heat from the burn then heats the oils and causes more damage. Though some ointments say they can be used on burns, don’t use them until medical attention has been sought.

NEVER apply dry dressings, bandages, cotton wool or similar.

NEVER burst blisters.

NEVER remove clothing or jewellery unless it is safe to do so and it will not damage skin.

WATER SAFETY Never leave your child unattended by the pool even if they are wearing a floatation aid – floatation aids are not drown proof.

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Pool toys can also mask what’s going on at the bottom of the pool so make sure you haven’t got so many toys that you are unable to see the bottom.

Check the depth of the pool before allowing any child to jump in.

For more information about all of the swimbabes courses held throughout Yorkshire including their unique swimming programme, plus their relaxed baby massage and yoga classes and NEW, their essential paediatric first aid course, see www.swimbabeslessons. co.uk or call 01484 683570.

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Burn dressings are non-stick and have a liquid formula and these can be used but only after the area is cooled for at least 10 minutes – if in doubt use cling film.

Don’t tell the world your home is empty. It can be tempting to post a selfie at the airport or on the beach to show your friends you’re on your holidays. However 78% of thieves use social media to find empty houses (re: mediabistro.com) so resist posting status updates like this to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Make the house appear lived in. If you get newspapers or milk delivered then cancel them during your holiday as a buildup is just like erecting a sign that says ‘no one’s home’ which will attract burglars. Also if you’ve got timers for your lights then use these to make the house appear occupied.

Enlist a neighbour or family member. One of the best deterrents is to ask your neighbour or a family member to come around and do every day things like move your post, put your bins out and park a car on your driveway. All these little things will put a burglar off who may have been monitoring your home.

Lock all windows and doors. Locking the front and back door is something we all do but can you honestly say that you regularly lock your windows too? Around 25% of break-ins occur via a window so they need to be locked so dig out those little window keys and start to use them!

Keep valuables in a safe place. It might surprise you to hear that 51% of people don’t keep their valuables somewhere secure (re: confused.com) with 13% still keeping items in a sock drawer – a burglars favourite place. If you have a safe make sure you use it to store all your valuables, keys, paperwork and cash.

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Rain, rain don’t go away and come back another day!

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When the heavens open this summer holidays, you’ll need some ideas to keep your little ones occupied and keep you on the right side of sanity this summer. Yorkshire mum and journalist, Sarah Butters, offers her favourite ways to fill a wet summer day.

GET ‘BOARD’!

Whether you’re a Jedi at Jenga or Master of Monopoly, there’s nothing like a board game tournament – though I’m not over being beaten at Scrabble by my children with ‘zumba’ on a triple word score…Encourage your family to put down their tablets or games consoles and have fun with real people. We have shops like the Star Tree Studio in Littleborough and Party Bag Kids in Meltham right on our doorstep which stock engaging games and toys.

TAKE A DIP When summer showers don’t allow you to get dry, get wet anyway and head to your local pool. There’s nothing better than swimming with mum or dad on a rainy day – the perfect opportunity to make swimming fun and get the whole family summer holiday ready. Take a look at the summer safety information from swimbabes on page 10.

KEEP LEARNING ALIVE Six weeks is a long time to be out of the classroom. Keeping them occupied on a rainy day during the summer may give your child a head start once they’re back at their desk in September. Check out tuition companies which run holiday sessions or offer fun things to do online – see our Education section for some top ideas.

CREATE A RAINY DAY JAR A chance to do those things you’ve not had the time for – bake a batch of biscuits, build that Lego or watch their latest dance routine.

At busy times your child can write down an activity and pop it in your ‘Rainy Day Jar.’ As soon as you hear the words ‘it’s raining!’ you have ready-made activities to choose from.

SUMMER AT TOTTIES GARDEN CENTRE & THE OLIVE TREE BISTRO

FAIR AND FUNKY WORKSHOPS Mon 3rd & Tues 4th August at 9.30am Mon 10th & Tues 11th August at 9.30am • Fairtrade • Recycling • Environment • Fun • £3.50 per child HOLIDAY FUN EVERYDAY Breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon Tea • Garden games • Sandpit • Ice Cream • Sheep, ducks, hens

Totties, Downshutts Lane, Holmfirth HD9 1AU (2 mins from A635 at New Mill) Open 7 days including Bank Holidays www.tottiesgardencentre.co.uk 01484 680227

HEAD INDOORS Your local play gym, create and make centre, museum, heritage attraction or library is rain proof and packed with family activities to keep you all occupied. Take a look at our Go Local feature below and What’s On listings here or online at www.familiespennines.co.uk.

Keep our ideas handy all summer – and not just for those rainy days!

Go Local Summer Fun Everyday at Eureka!

From messy fun to imaginative play, from tinkering with tech to learning about nature, they’ve something different every day to fill your summer holiday at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum.

The Eureka! 13 acre site is right in the heart of Halifax and as a former railway yard, was derelict for many years until leased to create the museum and the area sprung back into life. It now hosts the modern museum building in and amongst the historic buildings of the colonnaded Piece Hall and ancient Halifax Minster.

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SUMMER Not only are there fantastic interactive displays in the museum including the All About Me gallery, with plenty of room to move around indoors, right outside is a landscaped, grassy area including a giant sandpit (or the Beach as it is locally known!) and play materials, as well as the multi-sensory Wonder Walk.

Eureka! is right next door to Halifax train station and just a few of minutes’ walk from the town centre and a 2 minute toddle from the large car park.

Eureka! HX1 2NE, 01422 330069, www.eureka.org.uk

Steam into Summer with the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway…and children go free!

Enjoy a steam filled, action-packed day out for all the family this summer on the beautiful, historic Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (KWVR), the Railway Children’s Railway!

Plus children travel FREE every day throughout July and August!

To participate in the children go free offer there should not be more than 2 children per adult Rover ticket and the offer is not valid on any special services or at events. All children must be accompanied by an adult and the offer is not valid on any special services or at events.

KWVR reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time, for more information or to book ahead check the KWVR website.

Camp in, camp out, camp all about Summer holidays are a perfect time for kids to get creative and build a shelter or den.

Whether it’s a sheet between two clothes-airers, tablecloth over the back of the sofa or a rug over a rope between two trees, it’s a great way to encourage kids to work together and get inventive in creating a fun space to play. In fine weather why not sleep out in your den and experience the sights and sounds of night-time.

Interested in a real camping experience? Girlguiding has a number of campsites across the country with on-site facilities including adventurous activities.

For a day of activity to remember in the Ribble Valley take a look at Waddow Hall Activity Centre, www.waddow.org.uk, or for information on other centres see www.girlguiding.org.uk/activitycentres.

Discover nature at RSPB Old Moor Just off the M1, RSPB Old Moor is an oasis for wildlife – and not just birds! With gravel pathways, the site is accessible for all ages. There are a clutch of events and activities to keep your family entertained this summer – plus we have a voucher for you on page 4 which gives you free family reserve entry fee (T&Cs apply).

KWVR, Haworth Station, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD22 8NJ. www.kwvr.co.uk

All aboard the area’s favourite little railway this summer!

Kirklees Light Railway, based at Clayton West, will be open daily for the long summer holiday. Right on our doorstep, why not make it one of your places to go with all the family? Take in the scenic route as you ride through the beautiful Pennine countryside. Then the kids can have a play and a treat – the Railway offers outdoor adventure playgrounds, bouncy castles, miniature train rides a Café and a Tea Room.

Plus their extra special event – A Day Out With Thomas – will be on 18-19 July and 21-24 August – and booking is essential.

Kirklees Light Railway, Clayton West, Huddersfield HD8 9XJ. Open Wednesday-Sunday until 12 July then open daily from 15 July2 September. Pay once and ride all day (not available on special event days). Free car parking. To book call 01484 865727 or see www.kirkleeslightrailway.com

New! This summer at My Play Café, Hebden Bridge The wonderful Hebden Bridge play gym dedicated to the under 7s, My Play Café, will be holding a range of activities during the summer holidays to help you keep the children entertained. Activities will include story sessions, dance drama sessions, Rhythm Time music sessions for all the family and a new cooking class. And even if you just want to pop along for a play for them, treat yourself to a cuppa and a homemade treat whilst you are there.

Visit www.myplaycafe.co.uk for more information and exact dates and times.

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Highlights include Solar Gazing on 12 July and 16 August from 10am3pm, with experts who will help you safely view the sun – NOT to be tried at home. On 8 August is The Big Wild Sleepout – camping under the stars, with wildlife walks and activities throughout the evening (booking advised). Summer holiday activities are offered every weekday between 20 July to 28 August – all to do with wildlife you might see on the reserve.

Full listing of dates and activities are in our What’s On pages here and also online or check the reserve’s website. For all of the above activities check the website or call the visitor centre for times and booking information. All of the events are free, but a reserve entry fee applies. RSPB Old Moor, 01226 751593, rspb.org.uk/oldmoor

Fabulous Food and Family Fun at Blacker Hall Farm This school holiday take the family to award winning Blacker Hall Farm, a hive of activity during the summer months.

Just a mile from junction 39 of the M1, the twice national winner of the Best Farm Shop in 2014 features a range of fresh, delicious produce, including a craft Butchery, a Delicatessen with homemade and local produce, and the Wine Loft for hand-picked wines and local spirits and ales. In in the Courtyard, the Gift House is filled with bespoke gifts including hampers featuring great tasting local produce from the Farm Shop – now in its 16th year – and also boasts The Barn Café and an on-site florist.

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SUMMER Whilst you’re there treat yourself to breakfast, lunch or simply coffee and a homemade cake in The Barn Café. With a fresh, locally sourced children’s menu, including gluten free and vegetarian options, it is a fantastic place to take the family. With outdoor seating areas, handily close to the Café is a children’s play area to keep the little ones entertained whilst you look on!

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Events this summer include interactive, family-oriented cookery demonstrations on 11 July and 29 August with top TV chef Stephanie Moon. See more in our What’s On pages.

Open seven days a week. Blacker Hall Farm Shop Branch Road Calder Grove Wakefield WF4 3DN 01924 267202 info@blackerhall. com, www.blackerhall.com.

Schools Out, time for a Summer Adventure!

Stockeld Park’s Summer Adventure is back and jam packed with a show stopping mix of entertainment and adventure for all the family to enjoy. Opening daily from Wednesday 15 July to Monday 7 September (10am-6pm), there are three special event dates offering summer holiday highlights included in the price of a standard entry ticket, making it a great value family day out.

With both indoor and outdoor activities there’s adventures every day including Go Karts, interactive playgrounds, the roller rink, a Yew Maze and wet weather play areas and craft zone’s indoors and handy for the magical gift emporium and ice cream parlour.

On 18 July, CBBC star and TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson of Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature, Wild! Live ‘n’ Deadly and Wild & Weird will give an insight into her ‘Wild’ life and will be joined on stage by the Reptile Rangers. With events to support Martin House Children’s Hospice on 19 July and to celebrate Yorkshire Day on 1 August Stockeld Park is launching a ‘Superhero’ weekend when every suitably dressed ‘Superhero’ will receive £1 off the cost of a day pass. PomPom & Stanley will be joined by the performing heroes from Make a Wish entertainment for ‘Superheroes’ workshops throughout the day.

i n to Welcome to an open air steam adventure. Enjoy a steam filled action-packed day out for all the family this summer!

Children travel FREE every day throughout June, July and August.* * Offer is not valid on any special services or at events. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To participate in the children go free offer there should not be more than 2 children per adult Rover ticket. KWVR reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

www.kwvr.co.uk Find us at Haworth Station, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD22 8NJ

Take a look at the website for full details of activities and events plus how to get there – stockeldpark.co.uk.

Holiday Fun at Totties Garden Centre & The Olive Tree Bistro Based in a beautiful secluded valley with views to Emley Moor, and yet minutes away from the bustling centre of Holmfirth, is Totties Garden Centre which also boasts a wonderful Bistro – The Olive Tree. And there are plenty of things to do to entertain the family all summer long!

In August, Totties will host workshops for children by Holmfirth-grown community interest company (CIC), fairandfunky, which includes things to do and make, including aspects of Fairtrade, recycling and the environment – plus will be LOTS of fun! Just £3.50 per child the events will be at 9.30am each day on Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th August and Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th August.

There is Holiday Fun every day and you can visit for breakfast, lunch & afternoon tea. Plus little ones will love seeing the animals including sheep, ducks and hens, then have a play with garden games and a sandpit. Why not treat them to an ice cream whilst you browse the well-stocked garden centre?

Totties Garden Centre and The Olive Tree Bistro, tottiesgardencentre. co.uk, booking advised, call 01484 680227.

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WHAT’S ON SEE THE PINK LISTINGS FOR...

troupe of travelling actors return to Gibson Mill with their fast-paced and fabulous performances on consecutive nights. 6.30 pm-10pm

without correct equipment. Ignoring this warning could result in permanent eye damage.) 10am-3pm

12 July 25 July THE WIND AND THE SUN LBT, HD1 2SP 01484 430528 www.thelbt.org Outdoor circus theatre show in the LBT’s Courtyard. 11.00am & 2.00pm

PERFECT PICNIC, A FAMILY DAY OUT East Riddlesden Hall (NT), Keighley, BD20 5EL www.nationaltrust.org.uk/east-riddlesden-hall Come along to the lower field at East Riddlesden Hall, bring a picnic, listen to the birds, play some games and hang out with all your friends.

11am-3pm

13-15 August JUNGLE BOOK LBT, HD1 2SP 01484 430528 www.thelbt.org Classic story brought to life. 7.30pm

22-23 August MY PET MONSTER AND ME

THEATRE 1 July HORRIBLE HISTORIES – INCREDIBLE INVADERS Alhambra Theatre, Bradford, BD7 1AJ www.bradford-theatres.co.uk World Premiere of Incredible Invaders is guaranteed to thrill you and your children.

1-2 July SINGING FOR FUN FESTIVAL The Victoria Theatre, Halifax, HX1 1BP 01422 351158 www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria Schools coming together to share in their musicmaking. Come and join the fun! 10am & 1pm

4 July WHITELEYS’ – AMERICANO The Victoria Theatre, HX1 1BP 01422 351158 www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria Join the talented students of Whiteleys’ Academy of Performing Arts for their annual summer showcase. 6.30pm

18 July NAOMI WILKINSON – LIVE Stockeld Park, Wetherby, LS22 4AN 01937 586101 stockeldpark.co.uk Star of Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature, Wild! Live ‘n’ Deadly and ‘Wild and Weird’ will be joined by the Reptile Rangers and their amazing creatures.

Children will be picked from a prize draw to get up on stage for ‘Can you handle it?’

22-23 July BEN AND HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM The Victoria Theatre, HX1 1BP 01422 351158 www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria ‘Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very small...’

From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage!

1pm and 4pm

24-25 July HANDLEBARDS – MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM AND HAMLET Hardcastle Crags and Gibson Mill (NT), Hebden Bridge, HX7 7AP 01422 844518 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardcastle-crags The beautifully British and completely bonkers

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LBT, HD1 2SP 01484 430528 www.thelbt.org Sophie spends her time daydreaming alone... if only she had a little friend? Outside in the LBT’s Courtyard. 11.00am & 2.00pm

25 August SUMMER OUTDOOR THEATRE – TWELFTH NIGHT East Riddlesden Hall (NT), Keighley, BD20 5EL www.nationaltrust.org.uk/east-riddlesden-hall See Shakespeare’s play performed to the very highest standard, in the way the Bard first envisioned... with an all-male cast, traditional costume and Elizabethan song and dance.

6 September JUNIOR CHORUS AUDITIONS FOR CINDERELLA The Victoria Theatre, HX1 1BP 01422 351158 www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria Do you want to appear in Cinderella? Go along to the Green Room – no under 9s please. Check with theatre website for full details. 9.30am for a 10am start.

EVENTS 1 July-31 August STEAM INTO SUMMER Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (KWVR), BD21 5JA 01535 645214 www.kwvr.co.uk Enjoy a steam filled, action-packed day out for all the family this summer on the beautiful, historic Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (KWVR), the Railway Children’s Railway! Children go free!

Check their website for T&Cs.

14-16 July THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW The Great Yorkshire Showground, HG2 8NZ 01423 541000 greatyorkshireshow.co.uk Fabulous day out for all the family celebrating all things agricultural.

18 July-31 August SUMMER FUN EVERYDAY Eureka! HX1 2NE 01422 330069 www.eureka.org.uk From messy fun to imaginative play, from tinkering with tech to learning about nature, they’ve something different every day to fill your summer holiday.

18-19 July A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE AND HIS FRIENDS Kirklees Light Railway, HD8 9XJ 01484 865727 www.kirkleeslightrailway.com Kirklees Light Railway (KLR) is expecting a very special Tank Engine – lots of Thomas-related fun so make sure you book your tickets ready for the off!

w/c 18, 27 July, 3, 10, 17, 24 August EDWARDIAN HOLIDAYS WEEKS Lotherton Hall, Aberford, LS25 3EB www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall Find out more about the Edwardians’ life of leisure with traditional summer themed activates and crafts – different each week. 10am-4pm

20 July-28 August (Mondays & Fridays) DRAWING, DIPPING AND DISCOVERY DAYS RSPB Old Moor, S73 0YF 01226 751593 www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor The activity centre will be open for self-led crafts all about homes for nature. Go along and enjoy painting and sticking and gluing and doing. Pond dipping kits and activity backpacks are available to hire. Fridays are free for kids!

20 July-28 August 11 July COOKING ON THE BIG GREEN EGG! WITH STEPHANIE MOON Blacker Hall Farm Shop, Calder Grove, WF4 3DN 01924 267202 www.blackerhall.com Trying out food that will appeal to the whole family to get you ready to try out new recipes in the school holidays!

12 July SOLAR GAZING WITH THE EXPERTS RSPB Old Moor, S73 0YF 01226 751593 www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society, reserve entry fee applies. Observing the sun safely. (You should not attempt to observe the Sun

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SUMMER HOLIDAYS Nostell Priory (NT), WF4 1QE 01924 863892 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell Themed holiday fun five days a week – more on their website. 11am-3pm.

20 July-31 August HOLIDAY FUN Totties Garden Centre/Olive Tree Bistro Cafe, Holmfirth, HD9 1AU 01484 683363 www.tottiesgardencentre.co.uk Holiday Fun every day of the school break. Visit for breakfast, lunch & afternoon tea. See the animals including sheep, ducks and hens, then have a play with garden games and a sandpit. Ice cream and lovely garden centre to enjoy too.

WHAT’S ON 20 July-31 August ALL SUMMER ABOARD KLR Kirklees Light Railway, Clayton West, HD8 9XJ 01484 865727 www.kirkleeslightrailway.com All aboard the area’s favourite little railway this summer! Open daily through the summer holidays.

open to everyone but particularly suitable for children with additional needs. 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm

8 August 25 July-22 August (weekends) MEET THE HOUSEHOLD OF 1865 Brodsworth Hall, DN5 7XJ

20 July-4 September SUMMER HOLIDAY CRAFTS! National Coal Mining Museum, Overton, WF4 4RH 01924 848806 www.ncm.org.uk Join the team each week from for themed crafts and puppet making. 1pm-4pm

20 July-4 September SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN Hardcastle Crags and Gibson Mill (NT), Hebden Bridge, HX7 7AP 01422 844518 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardcastle-crags A packed programme of summer activities and events. Arts and crafts, trails, stories, bushcraft, nature activities and more! 12pm-3pm

21 July-25 August TUESDAY TALES RSPB Old Moor, S73 0YF 01226 751593 www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor Join Chris and Bob for tales of wildlife and wonder in the heart of the RSPB Old Moor nature reserve.

11 am, 1 pm & 2.30pm

22-24, 28-31 July, 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, 31 August, 1-4 September SEASIDE THEMED WEEKS Leeds City Museum, LS2 8BH www.leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum This summer holidays, visit the museum to enjoy crafts and activities inspired by Going to the Seaside, different each week. 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm (Bank holiday Monday 11am-12pm)

22 July-26 August WILD WEDNESDAYS RSPB Old Moor, S73 0YF 01226 751593 www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor The most popular holiday time activity nature themed craft activities in the classroom, pond dipping on the reserve with a wildlife expert or enjoy being out in the fresh air in beautiful surroundings.

22 & 29 July, 5, 12, 19 & 26 August PICNIC WITH A DRAGON Kirkstall Abbey, LS5 3EH www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey Take a picnic and meet the friendly dragon, Barry.

Just make sure he doesn’t eat your sandwiches!

12pm-1pm

23 July-27 August (Thursdays) THINKBOMB! RSPB Old Moor, S73 0YF 01226 751593 www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor Interactive sessions all about the wildlife where we live. See website for details of each session.

24 & 31 July, 7, 14, 21 & 28 August MULTI-SENSORY CRAFTS Abbey House Museum, Kirkstall, LS5 3EH www.leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse A different them each Friday, multi-sensory crafts

to do and make, looking at Fairtrade, recycling and the environment. £3.50 per child, 9.30am

01302 722598 www.english-heritage.org.uk Meet a different character from the 1860s household of Brodsworth Hall. 11am-5pm

1-2 August SUPERHERO WEEKEND Stockeld Park, Wetherby, LS22 4AN 01937 586101 stockeldpark.co.uk Celebrate Yorkshire Day weekend and go dressed as a ‘Superhero’ for £1 off a day pass. Enjoy the ‘Yorkshire hero’ stall selling local produce. You can even take home your own Yorkshire rocket fuel...

2 August PARTY ON PIRATE ISLAND Thwaite Mills, Leeds, LS10 1RP www.leeds.gov.uk/thwaitemills Be a pirate for the day on Thwaite Island, hunt for buried treasure, build your own telescope, boat rides, facepainting, plus a competition for best dressed pirates. 1pm-4pm

2 August FAIRY DAY Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre, Knaresborough, HG5 9AL 01423 541888 henshaws.org.uk A day of magical fun and frolics hosted by Freyja Faery. Storytellers, circus skills, a mermaid and pirate lagoon. Booking essential. 10am-4pm

3, 10 & 17 August GET CREATIVE WITH A PROFESSIONAL STORY TELLER! National Coal Mining Museum, Overton, WF4 4RH 01924 848806 www.ncm.org.uk Working with your family and a professional story teller create your own Pit Pony story.

5 August NATIONAL PLAY DAY Eureka!, HX1 2NE 01422 330069 www.eureka.org.uk/events Celebrate National Play Day 2015 at Eureka!

5 August SUMMER FUN DAY National Coal Mining Museum, Overton, WF4 4RH 01924 848806 www.ncm.org.uk Visit the NCM on National Play Day for a special Wacky Wednesday as mini miners visit the seaside!

1 August EMLEY SHOW Factory Farm, HD8 9TE www.emleyshow.co.uk Set beside Emley Moor Mast, a great Yorkshire day out.

3, 4, 10 & 11 August FUN WORKSHOPS WITH FAIRANDFUNKY Totties Garden Centre/Olive Tree Bistro Cafe, Holmfirth, HD9 1AU 01484 683363 www.tottiesgardencentre.co.uk Workshops for children by fairandfunky CIC, things

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THE BIG WILD SLEEPOUT RSPB Old Moor, S73 0YF 01226 751593 www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor Enjoy an evening camping under the stars. With wildlife walks and activities throughout the evening.

Places strictly limited so early booking is advisable, call the visitor centre.

8 August HALIFAX AGRICULTURAL SHOW Savile Park, HX3 0BB www.halifaxagriculturalshow.co.uk One of Halifax’s great traditions – something for everyone.

16 August SOLAR GAZING WITH THE EXPERTS RSPB Old Moor, S73 0YF 01226 751593 www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor Mexborough and Swinton Astronomical Society, reserve entry fee applies. Observing the sun safely. (You should not attempt to observe the Sun without correct equipment. Ignoring this warning could result in permanent eye damage.)

10am-3pm

21-24 August A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE AND HIS FRIENDS Kirklees Light Railway, HD8 9XJ 01484 865727 www.kirkleeslightrailway.com Kirklees Light Railway (KLR) is expecting a very special Tank Engine – lots of Thomas-related fun so make sure you book your tickets ready for the off!

23 August MIRFIELD AGRICULTURAL SHOW Mirfield Showground, Huddersfield Road www.mirfieldshow.com One of the countries only ‘Town Centre’ agricultural shows.

23 August VINTAGE BUS RUNNING DAY Leeds Industrial Museum & Thwaite Mills Watermill, LS12 2QF www.leeds.gov.uk/armleymills Travel in vintage style on buses from the 1950’s and 60’s. 10.30am-5pm

29 August COOKING ON THE BIG GREEN EGG! WITH STEPHANIE MOON Blacker Hall Farm Shop, Calder Grove WF4 3DN 01924 267202 www.blackerhall.com All about easy meals, whether they’re quick to prepare or ‘Low and Slow’ cooking, getting ready for the children going back to school, the return of busy routines and the onset of Autumn!!

Families Pennines listings can also be found on our fully searchable online What’s On, and we update regularly, so make sure you bookmark www.familiespennines.co.uk.

Please be aware that things change so check details and suitability for your family with the provider before setting out as Families Pennines cannot be held responsible for the events we list.

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