Families Pennines Magazine issue 26 May-June 2015 by Rachel Bentley Marketing

FAMILIES PENNINES Parties Pull-Out Ideas to entertain your own Little Party Monsters AND Local Party Providers Directory to pull out and keep

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Alongside our regular News, Education & Childcare, Clubs & Classes and What’s On sections we celebrate all things Party in this issue of Families Pennines! We’ve gone the extra mile just for you and filled our NEW, centre page, Parties pull-out with a revelry of party ideas from local providers – and some tips from a local parent and journalist – so you can keep your Little Monsters entertained. With a fab competition to win a family ticket to see Ben and Holly live at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax, and top tips to treat your Dad this Father’s Day, pull up a chair, get the kettle on and enjoy a good read on us!

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03 NEWS 05 EDUCATION & CHILDCARE 07 PARTIES PULL-OUT 11 CLUBS & CLASSES 13 WHAT’S ON

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NEWS Win a Family ticket to Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom courtesy of The Victoria, Halifax “Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very very small...” From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage at The Victoria Theatre, Halifax on Wednesday 22 July and Thursday 23 July, 1pm and 4pm. Ben and Holly have fun and games helping Gaston the Ladybird clean up his messy cave, they go on a trip into The Big World with tooth-fairy Nanny Plum, even plan a surprise birthday party for King Thistle, and oops, let’s hope there’s not another jelly flood! And our friends at the theatre have a family ticket for us to give away to one lucky reader for the 1pm performance on Wednesday 22 July! To enter all you have to do is come over to our Facebook Page. Like the page, like the post and share and you are all done (search Facebook for Families Pennines Magazine and Website or use the link at www.familiespennines. co.uk/win where you will also find full T&Cs). Closing date is 30 June 2015 at 12 noon. For performance details please see www.benandhollylive.com.

Lower Calder Valley with improved access to outdoor recreation and educational facilities. Ideas include a new environmental learning centre, improved wildlife conservation and sustainable employment opportunities. The site could also include play areas for children, geo-caching, camping, canoeing and other outdoor activities. Keep an eye on www.calderdale.gov.uk for developments.

HOLIDAY FUN AT TOTTIES GARDEN CENTRE & THE OLIVE TREE BISTRO

KID’S ACTIVITIES 26th, 27th & 28th May from 3pm – book now • Potting fruit & veg • Craft activities • Come & meet our animals Kid’s tea & drink. Price £7.95 per child. FATHER’S DAY 21st June Sunday lunch 12 noon - 3.30pm from £9.95 Served in our bistro cafe – booking essential • Gifts • Plants • Cards

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

Facilities for families considered at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve

Visitors to the Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve near Brighouse could see some big changes take place in the area, as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet approved a proposal to consult on ideas for the Cromwell Bottom area, and agreed to involve local people and interested groups in designing a master plan for the site. Much of the 100 acre site comprising the Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve and a former landfill facility is owned by Calderdale Council. The nature reserve is home to a range of important wildlife habitats, some of which are found nowhere else in the borough. Although it currently has minimal facilities, the site is easily accessed by car or bus from the nearby main road. The area offers great potential for enhancement. The proposed plan could potentially provide residents and visitors in the

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NEWS Families – go outside, be adventurous, be active at the Girl Guides’ Waddow Hall

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and poems, myths and legends – and discover what a dragon might like for tea. Take a look at the website for events, ideas, activity packs, posters and Dragon competition prizes. www.fcbg.org.uk/nationalshare-a-story-month.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, not ‘just’ IBS? What are your most treasured childhood memories? The majority may well be based outdoors – building dens, climbing trees, rock-pooling. Today things are different and children are spending increasing amounts of time indoors.

The IBS Network, the UK charity for people diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), is raising awareness of this often disregarded illness.

Adventure, excitement and the great outdoors are important for all young people. The outdoors is a great place for children to practice and master physical and motor skills and develop a healthy, active lifestyle.

This illness, with symptoms of abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea or constipation or an alternating pattern of both, is diagnosed in 6% of middle school children, 14% in teenagers and 15% of adults. A triggering life event, either emotion or infection is identified in about 80% of children with IBS.

Outdoor activities can also help your family develop a range of skills together. Team working, communication and self-confidence can all be reinforced through outdoor adventure and play and what’s more, it helps your family to keep fit and have fun!

IBS is said to be second only to colds and flu as reasons for absenteeism from school and affects schooling and quality of life. IBS can run in families and although there is no cure, treating with a combination of medications, managing life stresses, diet and lifestyle can give effective symptom control.

Did you know that the Girl Guiding movement has properties available to visit or stay? For a day of activity to remember visit Waddow Hall Activity Centre in the Ribble Valley – you can even hold a birthday party there! 01200 423186, waddow@ girlguiding.org.uk, www.waddow.org.uk.

The campaign to raise awareness of the affect IBS has on patients and carers can be found at www.change.org/p/allpolitical-parties-and-the-national-medical-director-recogniseit-s-not-just-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs information about IBS and treatments can be found at www.theibsnetwork.org/ the-self-care-plan/.

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Huddersfield Leisure Centre is on target to open to the public in summer 2015.

Part of National Walking Month, this year’s Walk to School Week (18-22 May) will involve nearly a million schoolchildren, teachers and parents.

The new centre will include a 25-metre swimming pool, a teaching pool, two sports halls, climbing, squash and martial arts facilities, a large fitness suite, plus a café and children’s area. The new centre will also include a fabulous Splash Park-style family leisure water facility, flume, “sidewinder” and several more water features. The new Huddersfield Leisure Centre is set to become the biggest and best leisure centre in the district and will be a great asset for local people, helping them to improve their health and wellbeing, as well as attracting visitors to the town. To find out more about the fantastic new leisure centre visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/huddersfieldleisurecentre.

Share-A-Story May heralds National Share-A-Story Month, celebrating the power of storytelling. Run by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups, it aims to bring children and stories together. This year the theme is Dragons looking at Chinese, Welsh and Viking dragons in stories

The new leisure centre will replace the existing Huddersfield Sports Centre in Southgate which is coming to the end of its life. It will be owned by the council and managed by Kirklees Active Leisure.

Walk to School Week mascot Strider will encourage pupils to take this 5-Day Walking Challenge, supported by a classroom-focused pack. Each day looks at on one of the health reasons why walking is a great idea – and walking to school can save up to £400 a year too! For grown-ups (no, we can’t get out of it!) Walk to Work Week is 11-15 May, so if you fancy a bit of healthy competition in your workplace check out the website – www.walktoworkweek.org.uk. With events all over the UK, keep updated by signing up online at www.livingstreets.org.uk/walk-with-us/walk-toschool/walk-to-school-week.

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EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE

NumberWorks’nWords 5 top things to remember when taking SATs SATs week will soon be upon us and the thought can turn sensible people into jellies – and that’s just the parents! So here are 5 top tips from Steve Uttley of NumberWorks’nWords Huddersfield, to help your child (and you) cope with the coming weeks.

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1 Create a revision schedule and stick to it. Make sure your schedule includes some leisure time as well. Do questions from past papers – there are only so many questions that they can ask about fractions or pronouns!

Holiday childcare ‘nightmare’ sorted by H&H Nannies With yet another set of school holidays in May and the long summer holidays looming, wouldn’t it be great to have the peace of mind of having the kids’ childcare arrangements organised? How about a school holiday nanny or Mother’s Help? It might just be a cheaper alternative to holiday clubs especially if you have two or more children. And if you are going away, have you ever considered taking a nanny on holiday with you? Your nanny will take care of the children allowing you the time to relax throughout the day – and help you make the most of your evenings too.

2 Get enough sleep during SATs week and eat a good breakfast each morning.

For more information about the possibilities, contact Rachel Bradley, H&H Nannies, 07557 787119, www.huddersfieldandholmfirthnannies. co.uk

3 Ask teachers or tutors for help with any tricky topics in good time before the SATs. 4 Don’t try to do too much work each day. If you overdo it you won’t take in the facts you’re revising. 5 Be sure to show all your working out and plans and check all your answers are sensible. Overall, remember, SATs are a way of showing what you know – you can’t fail! For information about tuition to help your child get on top of English and maths call Steve on 01484 487911

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Participation in a range of sports has taken off across Key Stages 1 and 2 with the school’s involvement with Pentathlon GB and their outstanding coaches, and pupils are performing at county and national levels. In individual biathlon they have been Yorkshire champions at U11 and U10, with a team in the national finals, a trio of Yorkshire champions and the top U11 female biathlete in the UK. Their Fencing clubs support a large number of pupils, and members achieved the top three positions at U9 level in the country, with a team at national level. For more about Heathfield contact 01422 823564, admin@ heathfieldjunior.co.uk, www.rishworth-school.co.uk

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Oldham Hulme Grammar School is offering parents the chance to meet pupils and staff and get an insight into school life at their KS1 & KS2 Open Afternoon on Wednesday 20 May 2015, 2.45pm5.30pm. All are welcome but if you cannot make this date or you are parents of children of Foundation stage age and are not totally happy with your child’s school allocation for Reception or are thinking about a Nursery place for your 2/3 year old, please contact the school as they are always happy to arrange individual tours of the school which has pupils from rising 3s to 18. For more details contact 0161 6244497, prepadmin@ohgs.co.uk, www.ohgs.co.uk

Calling all Young Writers! The National Young Writers’ Awards Return! Do you know a young author? The National Young Writers’ Awards judges are looking for the best short story (up to 500 words) based around this year’s theme of ‘Strange Events and Peculiar Happenings’.

Heathfield The Junior School to Rishworth School

Heathfield provides a caring environment and a stimulating education for boys and girls from the ages of 3 to 11 Rishworth, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom HX6 4QF. Tel: +44 (0)1422 822217 Fax: +44 (0)1422 820911 E-mail: admissions@rishworth-school.co.uk Website: www.rishworth-school.co.uk

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The annual awards, run by tuition company Explore Learning, are now in their 7th year. This year’s judge is renowned author of the Book of Norm series of books, Jonathan Meres. The winner of the competition will receive £500 of books for their school and a trip to Disneyland Paris. The competition is open to children between 5 and 14 years old and the closing date is 5 June 2015. Explore Learning provides English and maths tuition to children aged five to 14. Through their tuition they create a fun and vibrant atmosphere for children to work in, helping them grow in confidence and fulfil their potential. To enter visit www.explorelearning.co.uk/ youngwriters and for information on our local Explore centre at Sainsbury’s in Ashton under Lyne call 0161 300 6260 or visit www.explorelearning.co.uk/ashton.

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PARTIES pull-out 3 parties kids love but you hate …(and how to make them stress free) By Sarah Butters

Sleepovers

KEEPING YOUR LITTLE PARTY MONSTERS

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Welcome to our Parties Pull-Out. We’ve included top tips from Yorkshire parent and journalist, Sarah Butters, as well as a directory of local providers – from venues to activity providers, party bags to the icing on the cake – literally! And the bonus is that you can keep this handy guide once you’ve finished with our mag so you have everything at your fingertips when it is your turn to entertain your own little party monsters. Keep an eye on www.familiespennines.co.uk for our Local Party Providers directory too. www.familiespennines.co.uk

You’ve saved on hiring a venue or entertainer so really do get the professionals in to provide cake, party bags, themed invites and partyware – see our listings for inspiration. Let’s face it. They shouldn’t be called sleepovers. They should be called stay awake overs because you will sleep about as well as a meerkat balanced on a branch and the kids won’t sleep at all. However if you follow a few basic rules, you may survive. Keep the numbers low. As far as sleepovers go, more is definitely not merrier but it is noisier. Keep them busy – I’ve heard tales of parents setting up night time obstacle courses to exhaust their pint sized house guests. Remove electrical devices at a reasonable hour and make sure you have a note of all parental contacts. As sure as night follows day someone will get homesick at about midnight and infect everyone. For those who do survive the overnight stay, arrange for an early collection. It gives you the day to remove Haribo from your beige carpet, and you’ll only have your own sleep deprived, sugar shocked child to deal with.

SWIMMING POOLS – AND BALL POOLS! Most mums are reluctant to strip off to a swimsuit when the sun is shining and the sangria’s flowing. So the thought of doing it in front of your school gate ‘chums’ while

PARTIES pull-out at the local pool is unthinkable. However a swimming party is always a popular choice. Avoid hosting a swimming party for younger children – wait until your child and their

DIRECTORY OF FAMILIES PENNINES FAVOURITES TO ENTERTAIN YOUR LITTLE PARTY MONSTERS:

Take a look at our listings for pool party and play gym venues. friends are fairly competent swimmers, thus removing the need for parental submersion. Many such pools have a low rate room for hire so you can follow the wet fun with a party tea provided by you or your own caterer. Alternatively ‘ball pool’ operators (play gyms!) are a must if you just can’t bear to bare in the water and are eminently suitable for smaller children. And they organise the party tea too!

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Activity based providers THE STAR TREE STUDIO Littleborough, OL15 9DB, 07778 543233, www.thestartreestudio.com

ART STARZ ART PARTIES 07866733162, jane.artstarz@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/ janemiddletonart, www.artstarz. co.uk For creative boys and girls aged 4-11 who love to draw, paint and make. All the equipment is set up, table covers and aprons provided, and the mess cleaned away for you. Just provide the food and cake – and enjoy your child’s party! Exclusively offered by Jane Middleton, a qualified Art teacher, the party will provide

If your child loves arts and crafts they’ll love The Star Tree Studio’s Create & Make Parties. Either book into The Studio (they clear up the mess!) or at a venue of your choice. Perfect for both boys and girls the party is great fun for ages 2 to 12 years old. They can also

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Don’t try this at home. No seriously. This is one to hire a hall for and call in the experts. Arty parties are fab fun but frankly terrifying if you have a home that you’re proud of. The idea of a dozen Reception children attempting to find the toilet, while their hands are coated in a mixture of purple paint and glitter is enough to make your reach for a lunchtime Sauvignon Blanc.

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fun with an instructor with equipment provided (guns, bullets, safety goggles, team bibs, venue) includes a safety talk, team games, a break for party tea and cake, more games and 5 minutes of karate basics. Staff are CRB checked and first aid trained – you just provide food, cake and party bags.

an hour of arty fun. Themes include princesses and pirates for younger children, to Banksy-style street Art and T-shirt designing for older children.

We have some super local providers who can save you the stress of a pre-school redecoration of your home. Try your local pottery café, or a nearby art class (see our activity party listings) and put off the wine till tea time!

provide party games, pass the parcel, face painting and party bag gifts if you need them and you can serve your own food or use a recommended caterer. COLNE VALLEY BLACK BELT ACADEMY Huddersfield, HD7 5QG, 01484 844386, www.cvbba.co.uk Want a really fun party with party guests positively encouraged to use Nerf guns INSIDE? Up to 20 children, the fully insured Nerf party provides 2 hours of

Fun toddler and pre-school dance classes throughout Calderdale, Kirklees and Bradford

Call 07747803627 for more information or visit: www.groovymovers.org.uk

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MINISTRY OF CHOCOLATE 01484 603956, minister@ministryofchocolate.com, www.ministryofchocolate.com. From the UK’s leading provider of interactive chocolate workshops comes the Chocolate Making Birthday Party! The Ministry of Chocolate offers the chance for your child and friends to create wonderful chocolate treats. The party is interactive, exciting, educational, engaging, fun – and pure chocolate indulgence! Based in Yorkshire, they come to you wherever you are in the UK. Suitable for children aged 7+, and The Ministry holds a 5* Hygiene Rating and £5M Public Liability Insurance.

PARTIES pull-out GROOVY MOVERS 07747 803627, www.groovymovers.org.uk A Groovy Movers party session can be at home or your hired venue and includes a tailor made playlist, a taught dance routine and a mini performance! The custom-made party suits any age group from toddlers (action rhymes, pom poms, parachute games, bubbles) to older children (street dance, Frozen, Strictly, pirates, ballet). Prices start at £50 for a 1hr Groovy Movers dance session

SAFARI SAM’S Honley, HD9 6QB, 01484 667383 TUMBLES PLAYGYM Cleckheaton, BD19 3AF, 01274 852542, www.tumblesplaygym.com THE ZONE Huddersfield, HD1 6PT, 01484 484134, www.thezonehct.com CHEEKY CHIMPS Saddleworth, OL4 3DE, 0161 626 255250 JITTERBUGS PLAY CENTRE Littleborough, OL15 9EG, 01706 378123, www.jitterbugsplaycentre.com SPARKLES ADVENTURE PLAY Royton, OL2 5QD, 0161 628 5530, www.sparkles-play.co.uk WOODLANDS PLAY GYM Huddersfield, HD9 4DS, 01484 851 122, woodlands-playgym.co.uk

and there’s £5 off any Groovy Movers Party Package booked before the end of June 2015. BABYBALLET/HALIFAX DANCE ACADEMY Halifax, HX1 1QG, 01422 329471, www.babyballet.co.uk LITTLE CAKE CORNER cake decorating parties and cake supplies, Oldham, OL4 5DJ, 0161 879 1309, www.littlecakecorner.co.uk

Play Gyms MY PLAY CAFE Hebden Bridge, HX7 6HB, www.myplaycafe.co.uk Fancy a party for up to 7 yr olds in a bright and airy play gym? Then pop along to My Play Cafe, Hebden Bridge. Party packages start from £7.95 per child for a minimum of 10 children. This includes 2 hours private hire of the play gym, party tea with homemade party food and sweet

THE EDGE PLAY GYM AND CAFE, Elland, HX5 9HZ, 01422 373723, www.watersedgechildrensnursery.co.uk THE MAGICAL FOREST Huddersfield, HD1 4QA, 01484 537799, themagicalforest.co.uk PLAY PALACE Halifax, HX1 2TE, 01422 353700, www.play-palace.co.uk THE FUN FACTORY Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5QG, 01484 845711 GO HYPER Dewsbury, WF12 8EB, 01924 451461, www.go-hyper.co.uk PLAY OLDHAM Royton, OL2 6LH, 0161 627 3000, www.playoldham.com DIDDY MIDDY’S Cleckheaton, BD19 5LY, 01274 865 495, www.diddymiddys.co.uk BIG BLUE FROG, Halifax, HX1 5AN, 01422 363878, www.bigbluefrog.co.uk FUN HOUSE, Halifax, HX1 1QR, 01422 383131, www.funhouse.co.uk

Pool Parties SPENBOROUGH POOL & FITNESS COMPLEX Liversedge, WF15 6LW, www.kirkleesactive.co.uk/spenborough COLNE VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB, 01484 222522, www.kirkleesactive.co.uk/colne BRIGHOUSE POOL & FITNESS CENTRE HD6 4AX, 01422 288068, www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure

treat, a balloon and party bag. Parties can be tailored to suit customers’ needs – to find out more just talk through with one of the My Play Cafe team.

SOWERBY BRIDGE SWIMMING POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE HX6 3AB, 01422 288078, www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure

THE FUN DEPOT Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NQ, 0161 3435507, www.thefundepot.co.uk

TODMORDEN LEISURE CENTRE OL14 7DF, 01706 839090, www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure

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PARTIES pull-out Finishing Touches Clothing DOLLY PEG BOUTIQUE Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AH, 07885560447 MILLIE AND BERTIE’S Mirfield, WF14 8BN, 07748 113742

range too. Available exclusively from Independent Phoenix Traders all over the UK (France, NZ and Australia too and NEW! retail only traders ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD) for the latest products (NEW May 2015 products available now), and to look into joining the Phoenix team yourself no matter where

SHOELY SCRUMPTIOUS Mirfield, WF14 8AT, 01924 503825, www.shoelyscrumptious.co.uk

Cards, Gifts, Toys, Decorations, Partyware, Sweet Treats, Party Bags and Accessories PARTY BAG KIDS Holmfirth, HD9 4ND, 07961 892432, www.partybagkids.co.uk The shop that starts with the invitations and end with the gifts – whether you are planning a party or going to one, Party Bag Kids has something for you. Wonderful invitations, party bags filled with mischief, sparkle and love,

you are in the world, talk to Rachel or go to www.rachelscardshop.co.uk. THE STAR TREE STUDIO Littleborough, OL15 9DB, 07778 543233, www.thestartreestudio.com THE SUGAR JAR Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AH, 07885560447 THE MAGIC BOX TOY SHOP Lindley and Marsden, 01484 766230/841365, www.magicboxtoys.co.uk

DESIGN 24 Cleckheaton, BD19 3JD, 01274 851371, design-24.co.uk LILY VANILLA Cleckheaton, BD19, 01274 864927

RACHEL’S CARD SHOP (mail order Phoenix Trading Cards, Stationery and Gifts), 07976621496, www.rachelscardshop.co.uk

THE LOLLIPOP TREE Almondbury, HD5 8US, 01484 533660, www.lollipoptreesweets.co.uk LOTTIE’S ACCESSORIES Holmfirth, HD9 2DG, 07759 616329 THE APPLE TREE SWEET SHOP Mirfield, WF14 8BN, 07748 113742 BEADELICIOUS SHOP Mirfield, WF14 8AT, 01924 609974, www.beadeliciousonline.co.uk Katice’s Bowtique

The Phoenix Trading range offers a little birthday something for everybody – from invitations, thank you notecards, greeting cards, wrap and tag sets plus a gifts

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delicious candy cones, tubs and sweetie trees, and gorgeous birthday presents gift wrapped for you – plus everything else in between. The area’s best-kept secret, the team at Party Bag Kids help parents make their children smile.

Party Problems SOLVED

Yes, some parents feel it’s acceptable to bring along siblings uninvited and presume they are welcome. “They won’t eat, you won’t even know they’re here,” cry the parents as they sprint out of the door, while said siblings pilfer from the party bags. Very often entertainers insist on a maximum number and siblings can tip them over the limit – and tip you over the edge. Make the sibling rule clear: ‘Sorry, no room for siblings!’ means there’s no question.

CAN YOU... exclude individual children? Stick to one of 3 party invite rules: 1 Invite the whole class – perfect for Reception age children 2 Invite all the girls OR all the boys – popular as children head into KS2 and the opposite sex become toxic 3 Invite a few close friends – great for your budget or as your child gets to the end of primary school. There are exceptions! You’ve grounds to exclude the classroom bully – it’s YOUR child’s special day and they’re entitled to enjoy it without fear. For children needing extra supervision, it’s best to ask the parents of that child to stick around to offer a helping hand.

CAN YOU…..fine a parent for a ‘no show’? The tale of the mum who billed a parent after they failed to show up to her son’s skiing party certainly made party no shows THE talk of the playground. In a world of text messages and emails, a no warning no show is simply unacceptable. Make a point of asking what happened to the no show when you next bump into the parent. In my experience you maximise the embarrassment the more parents there are to witness it – without needing to invoice!

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CLUBS & CLASSES Art Starz Art Club offers FREE stay and play Pre-school Art Club, Art Starz, is offering FREE stay and play after its Cliffe House and Leapfrogs classes. Art Starz Art Club involves listening to a short story or poem or even singing along to a familiar song and then creating art that is themed around it. The classes are for children aged around 2 to 4 years and take place at Cliffe House, Shepley on Mondays, 10-10.45am and at Leapfrogs, Skelmanthorpe on Fridays, 11-11.45am & 1-1.45pm. The first (taster) class is completely FREE with FREE stay & play at both Leapfrogs and Cliffe House with every class after. Founder Jane Middleton says, “Sessions aim to develop your child’s creativity, concentration and fine-motor skills whilst having lots of fun painting and making – and there’s no mess for you to worry about at the end!” Art Starz Art club runs term time only. For information contact Jane, 07866733162, jane.artstarz@gmail.com,www.facebook. com/janemiddletonart, artstarz.co.uk

Huddersfield’s Premier Family Martial Arts Centre Families that kick together.... ...stick together! Specialising in family martial arts – work together on concentration, self-control, respect and most importantly – have fun! Call now for free trial

New classes for Groovy Movers Groovy Movers classes are a big success, so much so that owner, Helen Douro, has announced new classes in our area. They will be on Thursdays at The Play Barn at Blue Hills Farm in Birkenshaw (11-11.45am) and The Big Blue Frog in Halifax on Fridays (10-10.45am, Baby Movers for ages 0-12 months and 11-11.45am, Groovy Movers class for ages 1-4 years). Classes £4.50 including entry to the play gym, sibling/ childminder discounts available. Classes run during May school holiday. 07747 803627, www.groovymovers.org.uk.

Summer Camp at Huddersfield Lawn Tennis and Squash Club

Colne Valley Black Belt Academy Unit 108, Colne Valley Business Park, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5QG Tel: 01484 844386 www.cvbba.co.uk info@cvbba.co.uk

Get your children active this summer and book them into Huddersfield Lawn Tennis and Squash Club (HLTSC) Summer Camps. This well-established Sports club has an impressive range of sports and facilities open to the participants of the out of school holiday activities. HLTSC is situated on Cemetery Road, handily close to the Town Centre, at Edgerton. The Summer Camp is open to all, from ages 4 to 16, with courses taking place from Monday to Friday during the school holidays from 20 July through to 28 August. Sports activities will include tennis, squash, racquetball, football, rounders, table tennis, cricket, ultimate frisby and Padel tennis. This game is played outside, a cross between tennis, squash and racketball and HLTSC is one of the first in the UK to offer Padel tennis. Summer Camps at Huddersfield Lawn Tennis and Squash Club attract a discount for early booking by Sunday 12 July. For information about the club and to book Summer Camp contact Reception on 01484 422541. Huddersfield Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Cemetery Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield HD1 5NF, www.hltsc.co.uk.

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Fashionable family sun protection wear from the new Swimbabes shop in Holmfirth

Colour Where possible, the Paddington Logo should be used in full colour.

Pay Holmfirth a visit and get your family fully fitted for summer at the bigger and better Swimbabes shop. The relocation – just up the road from the original shop – has provided much more space to showcase fabulous swimwear brands such as Splash About, Zoggs and Two Bare feet for babies, toddlers, older children and adults.

Light, versatile and incredibly easy to wear, the top is designed to offer maximum UPF 50+ protection from the harmful rays of the sun whilst being comfortable even when it’s hot on holidays. Easy to wear with either the matching Splash about Swim nappy or the shorts pictured here.

Splash About at Swimbabes

See for yourself the fabulous sun protection swimwear, ‘rashies’, shorts, nappies, costumes, floatsuits and much more. Swimbabes, 19 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth HD9 2JR. 01484 689100, shop@swimbabes.co.uk. For information about swimming lessons for babies and children or baby massage and baby yoga sessions please see www.swimbabeslessons.co.uk or www.zenbabes.co.uk.

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We all want to prevent our children from ‘cooking’ in the sun, so clothing with a high UPF (Ultra Violet Protection Factor) is a really handy addition to your sun protection paraphanalia. The Swimbabes shop has a smart new design – Splash About’s UV Rash Top (Short Sleeves) in ‘Surfs Up’ pattern.

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Everyone’s favourite bear will be making a special visit to the Railway during the Spring Bank Holiday Week to see his fans. Paddington will be appearing at intervals on Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th May.

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WHAT’S ON THEATRE – MAY 6 May MY FRIEND MOLE – BIRDSNEST THEATRE Square Chapel HX1 1QG Beautiful interactive theatre for early years – from the company who brought the fantastic Blown Away. 10.30am & 1.30pm / £2.50 01422 353073 www.squarechapel.co.uk 8 May SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN Oldham Coliseum Theatre OL1 3SW Full screening with lyrics on screen to help you sing along – dress up as your favourite character! 0161 624 2829 www.coliseum.org.uk/plays 10 May STARMAKERS 2: TWINKLES DREAM BY BABYBALLET Lawrence Batley Theatre HD1 2SP Budding ballet stars from across Halifax take to the stage in this fantastic babyballet show. 1.00pm & 5.00pm 01484 430528 www.thelbt.org 24 May TREE FU TOM

30 May SLICKLY BALLROOM – SHALL WE DANCE Victoria Theatre HX1 1BP Shall we dance is a brand new all singing all dancing sensation, 7.30pm 01422 351158 www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria 31 May CHUCKLES OF OZ Victoria Theatre HX1 1BP Familiar characters join the Wizards (Paul & Barry) for this sensational new version of the Wizard of Oz story, 2pm 01422 351158 www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria

JUNE 20 June LITTLE BO PEEP Lawrence Batley Theatre HD1 2SP Watch your favourite nursery rhymes come to life with Little Bo Peep, featuring magnificent puppets, fantastic scenery & lots of music, 11.00am & 2.00pm 01484 430528 www.thelbt.org 21 June SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN (SCREENING)

The Victoria Theatre HX1 1BP Live on Stage! Spellbinding new show starring the world’s smallest superhero, direct from the smash hit CBeebies series, 1pm 01422 351158 www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria

Victoria Theatre HX1 1BP A full screening with lyrics on screen to help you sing along during the film. Age recommendation 5+, 11.30am & 3.00pm 01422 351158 www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria

24 May

REBEL SCHOOL MUSICAL 2015

WHERE CATERPILLARS GO – TRAVELLED COMPANIONS

Lawrence Batley Theatre HD1 2SP Spectacular show presents a thrilling selection of favourites from musical theatre & beyond, Saturday 5.00pm, Sunday 2.30pm 01484 430528 www.thelbt.org/ Rebel-School-Musical-2015

Square Chapel HX1 1QG Follow an inquisitive Caterpillar into a beautiful & tactile garden, 2.30pm 01422 353073 www.squarechapel.co.uk 30 May ARABIAN NIGHTS Lawrence Batley Theatre HD1 2SP Ali Baba meets the 40 Thieves, Aladdin discovers his magic lamp, & the Genie appears! 12.00pm & 2.15pm 01484 430528 www.thelbt.org

Waddow Hall in the Ribble Valley

Birthday parties and day trips Overnights and holidays

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28 June

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

Camping and self-catering facilities available

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

CAKE – WHALLEY RANGE ALL STARS Square Chapel HX1 1QG CAKE takes to the kitchen to tell a story of valour & bravery as fresh as lemon-scented washing-up liquid, 2.30pm 01422 353073 www.squarechapel.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON EVENTS – MAY WACKY WEDNESDAYS The National Coal Mining Museum WF4 4RH Free under 5s play activities, every Wednesday during term time. 10.15-11am 01924 848806 www.ncmme.org.uk 6 May LITTLE SCIENTISTS – MAGIC POTIONS Abbey House Museum For all curious under 5’s & their carers. 10am-12pm & 2-4pm www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries 7 May onwards LITTLE HANDS Portland Basin Museum OL7 0QA Exploring museum objects, books & artworks through song, dance, stories & art with the under 5s, every Thursday from 7 May 0161 343 2878 www.tameside.gov.uk/museumgalleries

Let’s Celebrate the Dads in

Dads are often overlooked, especially in today’s busy world (and even more so if there are young children around). Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to make him feel special and wanted. This year it is Father’s Day on Sunday 21 June, so why not put your thinking cap on early and come up with something special for your Dad? Or if you’re a Dad, you could start dropping hints for your partner and children to treat you! The celebration was introduced in the United States in the early 20th century to honour fathers and father figures, although some scholars believe that Father’s Day is actually much older, and that the custom of celebrating fathers on a special day has been around for nearly 4000 years. Today, it is becoming more and more popular and there are loads of fantastic ways of celebrating it. There are some wonderful and unusual gifts out there. But it doesn’t have to be a gift – a day out with the people nearest and dearest to Dad can hit the spot perfectly. Many National Trust properties, museums, stately homes, farm parks and even theme parks hold special Father’s Day events with loads of great activities for Dads and their families – see our What’s On listings over the next few pages and all over the UK online too via familiespennines.co.uk/whatson. (Dads may even go free on Father’s Day so it’s definitely worth doing your research!) Start off the day giving Dad a lie-in and breakfast in bed, followed by indulging him with some of his favourite homecooked treats. Jamie Oliver has some fantastic Father’s Day recipes on his website, including BBQ Beef Short Ribs and his Insanity Burger. The BBC website also has a great selection of treats perfect for Father’s Day, including Spicy Lamb Meatballs and a pecan pie. Even if you’re not the world’s best cook, Dad will certainly appreciate it!

9 May BLACKSMITHING Thwaite Mills See the Thwaite Blacksmith forge working. 10am-4pm www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries 9 May HEROES & SHEROES Leeds City Museum A celebration of the diverse people of Leeds. 11am-3pm www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries 9-10 May MILLS WEEKEND Thwaite Mills The theme this year is art in the Mill so look out for some arty surprises. Free entry to Leeds Industrial Museum during the weekend if you present your ticket from the Thwaite Mills from this weekend. Plus on 10 May will be a classic car show as part of the fun. 10am-5pm Leeds Industrial Museum Free entry to Thwaite Mills during the

And if you can’t (or won’t) cook then treat Dad and Grandad to a meal out – how about a super Sunday lunch at The Olive Tree Bistro at Totties Garden Centre near Holmfirth on Sunday 21 June from 12 noon to 3.30pm. Not only an idyllic setting, but this family friendly boutique bistro offers meals from the Father’s Day menu from under £10 a head. Booking is essential, so contact 01484 683363 or visit www.tottiesgardencentre.co.uk. For recipes take a look at www.jamieoliver.com or www.bbc.co.uk/food/occasions/ fathers_day and why not upload a photo of your meal or day out to our Facebook page – search Families Pennines Magazine and Website – or Tweet #fathersday to @FamiliesPenn weekend if you present your ticket from the Industrial Museum from the same weekend – check web for times www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries 10 May

include torchlit tours, object handling & talks from curators & other experts, & family craft activities inspired by the collections. 5-7pm www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries

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15-17 May

Lotherton Hall No matter the size of your garden, whether it’s a window box, yard or an acre, you can help creatures that buzz & flutter & add some colour! 11am-4pm www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries

HAWORTH 1940S WEEKEND

14 May MUSEUMS AT NIGHT: TORCHLIGHT Leeds City Museum Join the team after hours as part of the nationwide ‘Museums at Night’. Events

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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway BD21 5JA & Haworth Village Why not let the train take the strain as you travel to Haworth 1940s event in style – as you would have in the war years, use Keighley, Ingrow West or Oxenhope as a park & ride 01535 645214 kwvr.co.uk/event/haworth-1940s-weekend

CREDIT The Olive Tree Bistro at Totties Garden Centre

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WHAT’S ON 16-17 May A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE & HIS FRIENDS Kirklees Light Railway (KLR) HD8 9XJ Thomas will be pulling the first train at 10am (this is the only train that Thomas pulls to Shelley) then Thomas will be at Clayton West providing platform rides for everyone to enjoy. Booking recommended 01484 865727 www.kirkleeslightrailway.com

SPRING BANK HOLIDAY/HALF-TERM 21- 31 May WONDERFUL WILDLIFE Thwaite Mills Join in all week to explore the different wildlife you find on Thwaite Island, including crafts, trials & more www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries 23-31 May FAIRY TALE FUN WEEK

23-29 May

25-29 May

CREATE IT: MAKE IT

OWL TRAIL

Eureka! HX1 2NE Tinker, take apart, fix & make this half term – if you can imagine it, you can make it! 01422 330069 www.eureka.org.uk/whatshappening

Kirkstall Abbey Find the owls hiding around the ruins, big & small, fluffy & feathery! 10am-4pm www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries

24 May

Hardcastle Crags & Gibson Mill (NT) HX7 7AP Get started on your ‘50 Things’ list with bug hunts, bird watching & more! 12-3pm 01422 844518 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit

50 THINGS CHALLENGE WEEK MAY BANK HOLIDAY HALF TERM FUN

Leeds Discovery Centre Take a tour by torch 10-11.30am www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries

Lotherton Hall Follow the traditional tales trail & get lost in your imagination in Lotherton’s own fairy tale. With storytelling, storybook crafts, dressing up & a Fairy-tale picnic on Thursday 28th May. 11am-3pm www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) BD20 5EL Pull on your wellies & learn about greener gardening & the role insects & wildlife play in helping gardens flourish, 10.30am-4pm www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit

16 May

23-27 May

FAMILY BAT EVENING – ‘50 THINGS’

FROM THE WEST RIDING TO WEST AFRICA

Nostell Priory (NT) WF4 1QE Discover more about the nocturnal residents at Nostell. Crafts, games & a night time walk with bat detectors. 7.30-10pm www.nationaltrust. org.uk/visit/whats-on/events

Leeds Industrial Museum Join the team on an incredible journey from Leeds to Sierra Leone & beyond! Hands-on activities, related to the Sierra Leone event – check web for times www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries

Abbey House Museum Magic crafts & activities around the museum inspired by our favourite magician. 10am-12pm & 2-4pm www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries

16 May TORCHLIGHT TOURS

17 May NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY 2015

23-25 May

Eureka! HX1 2NE Celebrate National Children’s Day 2015 which this year is all about the science & magic of PLAY! 01422 330069 www.eureka.org.uk/events

Lotherton Hall Handmade gifts available at the Phoenix Craft stall. 10am-4pm www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries

17 May SPRING FAIR Marsden Moor Estate (NT) HD7 6DH Stalls at Marsden Moor Estate Office & Exhibition Room, Station Road 10am-3pm 01484 847016 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit 20 May BUGGY WALKS Nostell Priory (NT) WF4 1QE 10.30-11.30am, included in entry fee 01924 863892 / 866841 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

PHOENIX CRAFTS

23-31 May SEE YOUR PLACE IN ARTSPACE Leeds Art Gallery Arty holiday fun at the Gallery 11am-4pm www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries 23- 31 May TIME TRAVELLING DRESS UP Temple Newsam Step back in time by dressing up in replica costumes, ‘frame yourself’ in a replica portrait & draw a masterpiece! Upload your photos to Leeds M&G Facebook page – check web for times www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries

25-29 May

25-26 May MUGGLE MAY FAMILY CRAFTS

25-29 May HALF-TERM AT THE RESERVE RSPB Old Moor See page 14 for handy FREE family entry voucher to use until the end of June 2015 Drawing, Dipping and Discovery Days 25 & 29 May, 10am-3pm – self-led crafts all about homes for nature, painting, sticking, gluing plus explore the reserve to see bugs, birds and pond life. Tuesday Tales 26 May, 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm – Join Chris and Bob for tales of wildlife and wonder in the heart of our nature reserve. Wild Wednesday 27 May, 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm – The most popular holiday time activity nature themed craft activities in the classroom, pond dipping on the reserve with a wildlife expert. 01226 751593 www.rspb.co.uk/oldmoor

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26 May MINI OWLS Kirkstall Abbey Usual under 5’s session gets a feathery makeover for the halfterm holidays. Fancy dress is welcome but be aware you’ll get messy ! 10-11am www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries 26-28 May PADDINGTON VISITS KWVR Keighley and Worth Valley Railway BD21 5JA Paddington will be dropping in to the Railway during Spring Bank Half Term on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Everyone’s favourite bear will be making a special visit to see his fans and will be appearing at intervals each day. 01535 645214 kwvr.co.uk 26-28 May HALF TERM HOLIDAY FUN Totties Garden Centre and the Olive Tree Bistro Cafe HD9 1AU Potting fruit & veg, craft activities, meet the animals, book now, from 3pm 01484 683363 www.tottiesgardencentre.co.uk 26-27 May SHADOW PUPPETS & SILHOUETTES Leeds City Museum Make a puppet & help fill the museum with shadows. 10am12pm & 2-4pm www.leeds.gov. uk/museumsandgalleries

WHAT’S ON 27 May

28 May

BUG HOME BUILDING & LOVE YOUR ZOO

FAIRY TALE PICNIC

Lotherton Hall Make yourself a miniature bug home to Give Nature a Home! “Love your Zoo week” – keeper talks, arts crafts & more. Check the Leeds M&G webpage & Facebook for details! 10am-4pm www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries 27 May TORCHLIGHT TOURS Leeds Discovery Centre Take a tour by torch 10am11.30am www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries 27 May SILLY SCIENCE – POTIONS Abbey House Museum Silly science activities on the theme of potions. Expect fizzing, frothing & fun! No science knowledge necessary just curiosity! 10am-12pm & 2-4pm www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries 27-29 May FROM WHERE I’M SITTING The National Football Museum M4 3BG Free storytelling sessions for young visitors, inspired by the exhibition The Greater Game: Football & the First World War, 12pm & 2pm 0161 605 8200 www.nationalfootballmuseum. com

Lotherton Hall Take a packed lunch & join the team for traditional games & music in the gardens. 11am3pm www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries 29 MAY MAGIC IN THE MUSEUM Abbey House Museum Join the team for a fun day of magic in the museum. 10am12pm & 2-4pm www.leeds.gov. uk/museumsandgalleries 29 May KALEIDOSCOPE CREATIONS Leeds City Museum Create a colourful kaleidoscope! Did you know ‘kaleidoscope’ comes from the Greek words meaning ‘look’, ‘beauty’ & ‘shape’? 10am-12pm & 2-4pm www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries 29 May FAMILY GEO-CACHING Marsden Moor Estate (NT) meet at Brun Clough car park Try a digital treasure hunt on the moors on this 2 mile moorland route, booking essential, normal admission charges apply, wear suitable outdoor clothing & footwear, 1-3pm 01484 847016 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit

HALIFAX MINI MAKER FAIRE Eureka! HX1 2NE Make, create, craft, build & play 01422 330069 www.eureka.org.uk

LIGHT LAB ACTIVITY DAY Leeds City Museum Enlightening activities exploring things that glow, reflect, shine & sparkle. Hall of mirrors & handson sensory fun in the Light Lab exhibition 10am-12pm & 2-4pm www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries 28 May MAGICAL MURDER AT THE MUSEUM DETECTIVE DAY Abbey House Museum A detective day with a difference. Mr Marvel the Magician has been found dead in the Victorian Street but is all it seems to be? Follow the clues to crack the case. 10am-12pm & 2-4pm www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries

7 June onwards STORY TELLING SUNDAYS

30-31 May

28 May

resident mascot Olly Owl & travel aboard Yorkshire’s Great Little Steam Trains for a day of family fun! Plus Peppa Pig will be making appearances at intervals on each day to see her fans – so don’t forget your cameras! There will also be activities going on at both stations to occupy both young & old throughout the day. Trains will be operating hourly from 10am-3pm 01484 865727 www.kirkleeslightrailway.com

JUNE 5-7 June BRIGHOUSE 1940S WEEKEND Dress in vintage style as Brighouse is transformed into a wartime town. 01484 400664 / 01484 722462 www. brighouse1940sweekend.co.uk 6-7 June OLLY OWL’S BIG WEEKEND WITH PEPPA PIG!!! Kirklees Light Railway (KLR) HD8 9XJ Join the Railway’s

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) BD20 5EL Aimed at younger children, the session will take place in the Sensory Garden amongst the chamomile & lavender shrubs. Free with general admission prices. 11.30am-12pm, every Sunday from 7 June www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit 8-14 June NATIONAL BOOKSTART WEEK There will be activities at many local libraries in our region – check with your borough’s library service for details. 17 June BUGGY WALKS Nostell Priory (NT) WF4 1QE 10.30-11.30am, included in entry fee 01924 863892 / 866841 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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20-21 June FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND – PHOENIX CRAFTS Lotherton Hall Handmade gifts available at the Phoenix Craft stall. 10am-4pm www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries 20-21 June FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND East Riddlesden Hall (NT) BD20 5EL Treat dad to a special day out & create a gift just for him, £1 plus normal admission prices, 10.30am-4pm www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit 21 June FATHER’S DAY LUNCH Totties Garden Centre and The Olive Tree Restaurant HD9 1AU Treat your Dad to a lovely lunch this Father’s Day. Sunday lunch from £9.95, served in the wonderful bistro cafe – booking essential, 12 noon-3.30pm 01484 683363 www.tottiesgardencentre.co.uk 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.