Families Pennines issue 15 July - August 13

The really useful magazine for families in Calderdale, Kirklees, Oldham, Tameside and Littleborough

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Three cheers for Threeways!

A not-for-profit organisation has recently taken over the old Ridings School in North Halifax with the intention of the local community getting involved in the management and day-to-day running of what will become the Threeways Centre.

Opened in June, the Threeways Sports Centre is just the start of a three-year plan to develop the Threeways Centre, providing different areas dedicated to enterprise, community, health and wellbeing. Threeways Sports Centre Manager, Paul McLaughlin, oversees a variety of activities at very reasonable costs, including Zumba classes and a ‘Just Ladies’ session. Threeways wants to inspire change in the area, develop local partnerships and most importantly, run Threeways Centre with the community.

Many Brits will be hopping over the Channel to France this summer, but how many families will be confident enough to speak the language whilst there? A Yorkshire mum of 3, Leanne Jefferson, wants to help change this and get children learning French when they are most receptive - at an early age in nursery and primary school.

in and around our area to help you entertain your family during the break – so keep it handy or see www.familiespennines.co.uk/whatson .

We’re back in September with a packed schools and clubs & classes issue. If you want to be included, our deadline

Leanne, a French language teacher, has developed an innovative, userfriendly programme ‘Learning French with Camembear’ for Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One.

is 12th July so contact 07580 612800 or editor@familiespennines.co.uk .

Have a great summer!

Leanne says, “The magic of ‘Learning French with Camembear’ is that he is so engaging and children love to speak with him. He is stored in ‘le sac magique’, comes out of ‘le sac’ for the French session, and then is returned to ‘le sac’ to retain the aura of magic! It’s a very simple programme to deliver, is very user friendly and has proven so with nonspecialists. With the Tour de France coming to Yorkshire in 2014, it would be nice to see this programme working in all Yorkshire primary schools in time for next summer.”

To help get your child’s nursery or school involved, contact Leanne Jefferson: enquiries@headstartlanguages.co.uk, 07725 813321, or see a clip of Camembear in action at www.headstartlanguages.co.uk.

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Adventure skills for young people See Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka brought to life with beautiful costumes, magical puppets, enchanting music and breathtaking projections.

In the Night Garden Live takes place in its own family-friendly Showdome.

With just 13 rows of seats, you’ll be close to the action and everyone gets a great view!

30th - 2nd August You really mustJuly be quick to get tickets.

Seats2013 are limited, and

30th July - 2nd August 2013 Cost: £30 per day or 4 days for £100. Places are limited so early booking is recommended .

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Cost: £30 per day or 4 days for £100. Places are limited so early booking is recommended .

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Families Pennines magazine has loads of ideas for low cost, top family fun

The special feature of this learning resource is Camembear - a cute, French teddy bear puppet who motivates children to speak French and interact with him. This programme is very easy to follow and will enhance what providers and schools offer to children and also their families.

To keep up to date with what’s happening at the Threeways Centre please visit www.3ways.org.uk, and follow on twitter @ThreewaysCentre and facebook Sports at Threeways.

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The summer holidays offer a wonderful chance for children to kick off their shoes and enjoy carefree days - which is great until they mislay their etc! shoes, outer layers, swimming goggles etc,

We hit a technical problem in our March-April issue (namely me – sorry, Ed). We reported contact details and news for Early Years @ Lightcliffe preschool which has recently moved into brand new rooms at Christchurch, Leeds Rd, Lightcliffe, but incorrectly under the details for Lightcliffe Pre-school Based in Christ Church at Hipperholme crossroads. Sorry for the mix up!

EarlyYears @ Lightcliffe preschool can be contacted on 07930289576 or email earlyyearslightcliffe1@gmail.com.

Lightcliffe Pre-school can be contacted on 07816 216292 lightcliffepreschool.co.uk .

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About staying active. Since opening on 29 March, All

Some of us will never experience this, some of us will never understand this, but for some of us this will be a way of life.

Love, Marriage, Children, Divorce, Unemployment, Redundancy, Illness, Death..??

None of the above ……BUT they all can contribute to another massive problem….

DEBT

People have different concepts of debt. Some of us are fortunate to never know what this word means, some find it hard to admit that they are in debt whilst others don’t even know that they are. DEBT can mean the most stressful, and sole destroying experience of our lives.

But in order to solve a problem we first have to admit that we have one!

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Like any other mother with 3 children, my day starts like this: wake the children, listen to fight about who is first in the shower, take breakfast orders, load the washing machine, pack PE and Swimming kits, listen to another fight over who’s sitting in the front of the car!

Conversation on the way to school covers a vast area of subjects, from the day ahead to what they want to do when they leave school, followed by what we have planned for the 6 weeks holidays.

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Maybe I could get a short term loan to tide me over until payday… the answer to all my problems??? ...NOT LIKELY. And this is where we came in...

REMEMBER: Debt isn’t just about money, it feeds into every part of our lives.

I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they’re right, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together. You are not alone and you may email in confidence with any questions on any financial issues or debt problems you may be concerned about.

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Her national babyballet classes are for girls and boys aged six months to five years. “At babyballet every child is treated as an individual and never made to feel different from the others, whatever their ability. Our classes give youngsters confidence, make them feel more positive and gain independence too.”

She suffered badly from post natal depression but believes starting babyballet really helped. “I suffered with my first two children - it was the worst thing ever - but because I had started developing babyballet when the girls were born it really helped me focus. I still have low times but recognise the signs now and manage it better. I want others who are suffering to have faith that they can come through it.”

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For further information please contact the Halifax Visitor Centre on 01422 368725.

Holiday to book (and pay for!) ...Childcare to book (expensive!)...

Free Activities to dream up (only so many picnics and swings a child can put up with!) …Theme park trip (credit card!)... Seaside (increase overdraft!) ...Visit friends (savings for the train ticket!)

Claire’s dream of providing ballet classes for any ability came from her own unhappy experience. Instead of being the star pupil - her mother, Barbara Peters, was a professional dancer and teacher - she found that traditional ballet classes didn’t work for her. Claire says, “I loved ballet but it didn’t love me. I was the wrong shape and couldn’t master the moves. It left me with a tremendous lack of self-confidence and a poor body image which followed me into later life.”

Check out the babyballet website for classes near you and summer events (plus read about the NEW babyballet theme tune!) www.babyballet.co.uk.

The competition runs from Saturday 13th July – 1st September and then a selection of judges will pick the winners. Not only will the winner see their design in print and sold for a good cause, they will get the chance to win prizes donated

by Electric Bowl, Vue Cinema and a selection of independent shops within The Piece Hall, so it’s well worth entering.

The words HOLIDAY and SIX linger painfully in my head .

Song and dance academy, babyballet, started in 2005, based in a converted Halifax mill, by local mum of 4, Claire O’Connor. Since then, she has expanded via franchises all over the UK, designed fab party packages, created shows for family events all over the UK, and gained both local and national recognition not just for her passion for her business, but for being such a hard-working mum.

Claire says the brand is built on trust, credibility and meaningful relationships – both in and out of business. “It’s challenging not just for me, but for all the franchisees, juggling the demands of a family and running a business. It’s manic sometimes but girl power really is alive and kicking!”

The Halifax Visitor Centre inThe Piece Hall wants kids to design a new ‘Postcard forThe Piece Hall’ and has launched a great competition. Free to enter, there are two age groups - 4-7years and 8-11years. Entrants will have their design displayed in the Visitor Centre & Art Gallery until the judging which takes place at the end of the school holidays. One winner from each age group will have their postcards printed up and sold in aid of Forget me Not Children’s hospice in the Visitor Centre and other shops withinThe Piece Hall

O.M.G. THE 6 WEEKS HOLIDAYS………...

Halifax mum and entrepreneur, Claire O’Connor, founder of national children’s dance academy, babyballet, tells her inspirational story.

Claire’s hard work has paid off and babyballet is going from strength to strength. Claire’s business aspirations include hitting the 200 franchise mark and having 50,000 children at classes within the next five years.

She would also like to take her brand to other countries.

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A new monthly club for children and their families has been launched by local mum, Chayley Collis. Huddersfield Eco Action Team (H.E.A.T) meets at various locations in the Huddersfield area on Sunday afternoons around once a month.

Aimed at children aged between 6 - 16 and their parents and guardians, it is possible to attend the club regularly or just for one-off events and is free to join, however some events may require a small charge for materials for example. H.E.A.T. is planning a visit to Stirley Community Farm open day on Sunday 1st September, to take part in fun activities for children and learning about energy efficiency & growing vegetables.

Chayley says, “I set up the group because I felt there was nothing for children and families to take action on environmental issues at dates and times that fit around them. I want the club to be fun and sociable and a chance to meet others who care about these issues.”

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To find out more email heatkidsclub@yahoo.co.uk or follow H.E.A.T. on Twitter @HEATkidsclub. If you are interested in setting up something similar in your own area, H.E.A.T. would also be pleased to hear from you to share ideas and experiences.

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Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation Celebrates Successful Inspection Staff and pupils at Hipperholme Grammar and its Junior School are celebrating their Independent Schools’ Inspectorate’s Report from May, which portrays the School as a secure and caring family environment providing a good education for pupils of all ages and highlights many excellent features.

The Junior School demonstrates that pupils develop strong independent and critical thinking skills, showing much initiative. Senior School pupils demonstrate high levels of independent

abstract and critical thinking and very good powers of analysis. Pupils’ personal development was reported as excellent at all ages and well supported by excellent pastoral care throughout the School.They found that the School is very effective in promoting good behaviour and guarding against harassment and bullying, with pupils’ spiritual and moral development reported as excellent.

Visit www.hgsf.org.uk, copies available from info@hgsf.org.uk .

What’s in a name?

Successive governments have changed the format and names of examinations with for example ‘O’ levels becoming GCSEs and recent news suggests the GCSE grading system is to be axed. One thing that never changes is the need for maths and English skills - children who are able and confident with maths and English will be able to cope with any exams, no matter what the name.

The earlier a child is identified as having numeracy or literacy needs the quicker they can be helped with tutoring and the better their future potential. Students who are exceptional at maths and/or English greatly increase their career potential.

NumberWork’nWords is about helping your child to be the best they can be.

Summer Holidays Some parents (and can you believe children) find these holidays long and difficult. The challenge is to keep young people active (mentally and physically).

Here are some activities for the summer holidays that cost very little but help keep your child’s mind active: • Keep a scrap book for drawings and photos with captions of holiday adventures.

• Make a collage of holiday photos.

• Play board games.

• Library activities.

• Take a walk or explore - looking out for specific things e.g. find something in a museum/gallery/ along the river.

• Get family quiz sheets from NumberWorks’nWords - call us and we will send quizzes to you.

• Facebook www.facebook.com/NumberworksnWordsuk for weekly ideas to entertain and educate the children.

Summer holiday Classes: Numberworks’nWords Huddersfield will be running classes for maths, English and 11+ preparation in August for the Kick Start Programme. This programme prepares children for the coming school year and re-focuses them for the learning to come.

Call us on 01484 487911 for more details.

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Sum me r Holida y Ad ve ntu re Tra inin g in the he art of the Pen nin es Calling all kids 10 or over who would like to have a taste of adventure in the great outdoors this summer. A non-residential course will take place at Delph’s Castleshaw Centre over 4 days with the option of taking part on any day, a combination of days or all of the days on offer. But hurry – the course is on for only 4 days and spaces are strictly limited.

The Castleshaw Centre is tucked away in a beautiful setting close to Delph and very handy for Oldham, Huddersfield and Halifax. It has its very own amazing climbing wall and close access to open water in the form of a small local reservoir. This means that activities on offer are right on the doorstep. The Centre is part of Oldham Council’s Outdoor and Environmental Education Service and is used for school and other similar organisation visits from single days to overnight stays in the accessible residential facility. With Roman ruins and a myriad of local wildlife the Centre is a hidden gem and feels much further into the wilderness than just 15 minutes from Junction 22 of the M62!

Adventure Training will provide an exciting opportunity for young people to attain nationally recognised certificates in two Adventurous Activities: • Paddlepower and Star awards for Canoeing and Kayaking

Activity camps at local schools Following the success of the Olympics last year and with getting kids active a priority for many families then a popular mix of childcare and entertainment is provided by an activity ‘camp’.

Hipperholme Grammar School is hosting Kings Camp’s NEW Multi-Active programme from 22nd July – 23rd August. This is a chance for children from 4-14 to try lots of new activities including parachute games, dodgeball, basketball, hockey, tennis, football, cricket as well as arts and crafts alongside team challenges and events. Children of all interests get the chance to develop their skills, make friends and discover new activities. Visit www.kingscamps.org for more details.

Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools will be running a camp called Bat and Ball Activities for girls and boys aged 6-14 from 22nd to 26th July with morning and afternoon sessions and a supervised lunchtime available too. Activities include football, cricket, tennis, swimming and multi-sports.

For more information email nick.chester@ohgs.co.uk or call 0161 630 6164 – make sure that you make contact in term time to secure a place.

• NICAS awards for Climbing

There’s nothing like a dip in a cold pool on a hot day – so make sure your little ones are prepared this summer. Swimbabes, the Holmfirth based baby and toddler swim tuition experts give us some Dos and Don’ts for swimming with your baby or child this summer. (Remember, these tips are for guidance and your child’s safety is your responsibility.)

Swimming DOs Use bathtime ‘splash about’ to introduce your little one to water.

Pre-potty training, you need a good swim nappy.

Outdoors ensure they have a suit that covers their skin and gives good sun protection.

Consider buying a specialised baby wetsuit aimed to keep them warm.

Toddlers should go down the steps with adult supervision or enter from sitting on the side using a “swivel” entry. (Hands on the poolside, swinging bottom towards you in the water and slowly lower them in.)

Jumping in is fine if an adult is in the water and the child is standing and walking confidently - the water mustn’t be more than 1½ times the height of your child.

Keep heads out of the water - even in swim aids they might sink their head.

Limit swim time to no more than 30 minutes.

Swimming DON’Ts Don’t feed baby or allow your child to eat at least one hour before swimming – take a snack or feed your baby after – they’ll definitely be hungry and tired!

The programme for the week looks like this: • Day 1 (Tuesday 30th July 2013): Rock climbing induction • Day 2 (Wednesday 31st July 2013): Rock climbing improvement

Make sure your walking child takes a BIG step into the pool so that they don’t catch the side with their head.

• Day 3 (Thursday 1st August 2013): Open Canoe/kayak induction

Don’t let your child ‘drink’ the pool water

• Day 4 (Friday 2nd August 2013): Open Canoe/kayak improvement

Don’t let toddlers and walkers run near the pool or on slippery floors.

Costs are £30 per day or just £100 for the full 4 days. Participants will need to bring a packed lunch and the Centre will give guidance on what else to bring. Please do contact the centre as soon as possible to ensure your child secures their place. Castleshaw Centre, Waterworks Road, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5LZ. Telephone: 0161 770 8595, email janet.lloyd@oldham.gov.uk .

Swimbabes is one of the UK’s leading baby swim schools, for more information about lessons for your little one go to www. swimbabeslessons.co.uk.

For swim wear, equipment and holiday essentials visit the Swimbabes shop website www.swimbabes.co.uk

Keighley Worth Valley Railway INSPIRING OUR CHILDREN Keighley & Worth Valley Railway there is more to do than at first meets the eye. It’s so much more than just a train ride.

Immerse yourself in the histor y of the railways and experience a really big, noisy adventure.

Visit one of the greatest working steam railways and enjoy a steam filled actionpacked day out for all the family! Take a ride on their collection of amazing vintage locomotives and carriages, explore the two award winning transport museums, hop on & off the train with day Rover Ticket, exploring a FREE EL TRAV REN CHILD surrounding area at your the July t ghou every day throu leisure. Engage in fantastic and August. If you fancy a family fun and activities, and trip to Haworth during the take not why discover the home of the then er summ famous Brontë sisters, learning advantage of Keighley Worth how they were inspired by the Valley Railway’s offer and take the children on a train stunning landscape of the area. ride to remember free during Trains run daily throughout the July and August. summer holidays, and tickets are free for the kids till the end Just a few miles from Bradford of August. For more information the railway is really handy for so rs reade about booking, times and nes Penni Families which trains are running visit take a step back in time on the www.kwvr.co.uk or call 01535 Railway Children’s Railway in At ry.

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Go Canoeing Guided Tours

Suitable for absolute beginners, as well as those with some canoeing experience, Guided Tours are a great way for adults and families to broaden their horizons, meet like-minded people and escape the daily grind on an adventure. Specially trained Tour Guides will help you discover new places to paddle, as well as pointing out all the local points of interest.

For more information, and to find a club near you, www.gocanoeing.org.uk .

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Leeds is not only a top shopping city – it also our What’s On section for tions are free or family tickets are available. See a busy summer planned for families, many attrac s allerie sandg seum k/mu .gov.u s. www.leeds information on some ideas and special event Lotherton Hall

Close to the A1 and A64, a Families Pennines favourite, with a country house, bird garden, woodland walk and play area with space to roam and picnic.

Temple Newsam

Just off the M1-A1 link with a farm, park, play areas and cafe – really good place for kids of all ages.

Leeds Art Gallery

City centre stopping point for families with s well thought out exhibitions, break out space and cafe.

Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills

Leeds City Museum

1920s cinema, working steam engines and spinning mules all located in a beautiful canal side setting.

Thwaite Mills

Eco-friendly museum and fully restored working watermill.

Abbey House Museum

Close to Kirkstall Abbey on the banks of the River Aire, Abbey House Museum has beautifully recreated Victorian streets – enjoyed by generations.

World of discovery with four floors of interactive galleries, special exhibitions – includes the Leeds tiger and ‘Nesyamun’ – a real mummy!

Leeds Discovery Centre

Great place for groups (by appointment) though anyone can book. Enjoy a privileged behind-the-scenes guided tour and discover some of the million plus fascinating objects.

e!) is The Yorkshireman (brought up in Hipperholm ny Browne exhibition this summer from 19 July. for Children’s e Centr al Nation s, Storie Seven by Leeds City Museum hosts a very special Antho ped te 2009 to 2011. This children’s exhibition, develo Gorilla, an author & illustrator and was children’s laurea l illustrations from picture book titles including and life size characters, plus there are origina work his from s scene h throug Books, walks you Champ. The exhibition is free.

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Places to stay this summer

If you are looking for a place to stay for a short break how about popping over to Cheshire to Families Pennines favourite Best Western Forest Hills near Chester? Close to Chester Zoo and Blue Planet there are loads of things to do out and about and the hotel has family friendly rooms and a fab swimming pool. See our offers on page 12 for details of the special offer for Families Pennines Readers.

Closer to home, set in the secluded and beautiful Pennines landscape above Huddersfield, is Westwood Christian Centre which boasts well appointed self-contained apartments for short breaks or longer holidays and also a smart pull-out, bunk-house arrangement in the main hall – which may also be hired for parties and events. Just 40 minutes from Manchester and Leeds, spread the word about his hidden gem to your family and friends from outside the area.

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1. Tie on first and wear like a top – all ready to pop baby in/ out whenever needed e.g. as soon as you get out of the car. Perfect for supermarkets and school runs!

2. Use either of the shoulder strap fabrics to feed discreetly while out and about.The fabric does not cover babies face so you keep eye contact with your baby.

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Details of events are listed in our What’s On . section or visit www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor

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we have some great advice from the website Cheapflights™. They have put together their top tips for making flights with children as pain-free as possible in the 2013 Cheapflights’™ Guide to Flying with Children.

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for the flight, how to simplify your life at the airport, and a section on useful tips and inspiration from

Allow plenty of time to enjoy your Day out withThomas at Kirklees Light Railway this summer. Just a short drive from Huddersfield, the train ride will transport you into the beautiful Pennines countryside around Clayton West. In a full, fun packed day, meetThomas, Percy, Mavis and the Fat Controller – SirTopham Hat.The train fare gives you entry to the event and a day of family fun including platform rides, miniature railway rides, donkey rides, bouncy castles, facepainting, storytelling, table top play and interactive activities with Thomas. SirTopham Hatt, the Fat Controller, with the help ofThomas, will officially open the event at 9.45am each day.Trains will be departing Clayton West every 30 minutes from 10am until 4pm. A Day out withThomas will run at Kirklees Light Railway on 20-21 July and 16-19 August. Book tickets or get more information at www. kirkleeslightrailway.com .

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Search for nice smooth stones in the garden or at the beach. Use acrylic paint and transform them into animals, bugs, people, monsters or use your imagination. Use googly eyes, buttons for noses or scraps of fabric or wool for clothes & hair.

Chalk Shadow Art

Bubble Wands

Cut 3 NEW kitchen sponge wipes into 2.5cm wide strips - different colours look fab!

Bend a pipe cleaner in half, form a circle at the bend and then twist to join. Add some beads to create a handle (leave some pipe cleaner to bend up so they don’t fall off). Experiment with different shapes like squares and triangles, or join pipe cleaners together to make big wands!

Bubble Mix 1 teaspoon glycerine (from chemists – also called glycerol), 2 tablespoons concentrated washing up liquid, 1 cup water.

In the sun stand and cast shadows on paving stones. Take in turns to draw around the shadows, add details like faces and clothes, and make different action poses!

Sponge Water Bombs

Place them on top of each other, wrap an elastic band tightly around the middle, fluff out to make a ‘pompom’, soak with water & then have a water fight! Softer than water balloons & last longer - ideal for both garden and beach!

The StarTree Studio is a fab place to visit for a make and create session, or to stock up on educational and creative gifts which are also available online. www.startreestudio.com

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To celebrate the launch of their brand new collection of gender neutral prints, aden + anais (www.adenandanais.co.uk) are giving away packs of their Make Believe swaddles worth £44.95 each to three lucky Family Pennines readers. There are four different prints in the pack and each muslin measures 120cm x 120cm which means that once baby has finished swaddling, these multi-functional muslins can be used as anything from nursing covers to pram shades and blankets. The best thing about the muslins is that the more you wash them, the softer they become! To enter all you have to do is go to www.familiespennines.co.uk/competitions - closing date 31 August 2013.

Families Pennines issue 13 competition winners

Families Pennines brings you exclusive offers, competitions and vouchers. For more information go to www.familiespennines.co.uk or check with the supplier.

BEST WESTERN Forest Hills Hotel, Chester Zoo Package & Ice Cream Farm £122 Bed and Breakfast & Chester Zoo tickets for 2 Adults and 2 Children! Includes Chester Zoo Fast Track tickets worth £69! Children’s welcome pack on arrival and rubber duck! Stay extra nights from just £70 B&B for 2 Adults and 2 Children – exclusive Families Pennines offer. With a complimentary entrance to Crazy Daisy’s play barn or the Loft at Cheshire Ice Cream farm – worth £20.00. Offer Valid Subject to availability, through till December 2013. Book direct with the Hotel on 01928 735255 or email - info@ foresthillshotel.com . Quote “Families Pennines”.

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The following are offers from Families Pennines’ friends – take a close look through this magazine for even more!

Congratulations to the recipients of the new babyballet DVD:

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Emma and Freya of Grange Moor, Teresa of Golcar, Amelie of Todmorden and Miss Delahunty of Oakes. Sorry if you did not win but you can purchase a copy at www.babyballet.co.uk .

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Win a Little Punk London Tee worth £21.99

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The new funky kids clothing line are offering Families Pennines readers the chance to win a Little Punk London T-shirt with 5 letters of their choice to stick on (extras available at small cost) – see www.familiespennines.co.uk/ competitions to enter by the end of August.

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Our readers have the chance to win a gorgeous Bee House (RRP £22.99). All you have to do is hunt for Andy Bee in the pages of Families Pennines! Count how many times Andy Bee appears in this issue and go to www.familiespennines.co.uk/competitions to enter by 31 August 2013.

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Getting kids active over the summer can involve giving them opportunities to enjoy an adventure - within boundaries.

Liz Smallman, Visitor Experience Director at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum, Halifax, considers how risky play can help our children to develop.

I was talking with friends about the ‘dangerous’ things we’d do when we played out as kids – like the infamous tree jumping challenge - 3 grades – ‘easy peasy’, ‘bit braver’ and ‘broken arm for sure’ – no padded floors, supervising parents. AND no no regulations, into a hero (blast my good you made arm getting a pot on your s!). bone g stron landings and ing through play At Eureka! we’re passionate advocates of learn to their nearest ing head en childr of trail a (though we don’t want part of a rtant A & E!) We believe learning about risk is an impo ments judge , hood adult in child’s development particularly when nt. ende indep being to l about risk and safety are critica mustn’t wrap our Ed Balls as Children’s Minister has said, “We play outside so to them children up in cotton wool, but allow challenges in the and ies rtunit oppo as to better understand the

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“Physical activity is activity that involves movement of all the major muscle groups and the body (the trunk) from one place to another” Source: Joint home countries Chief Medical Officers report Start Active, Stay Active 2011 In essence we NEED to MOVE - A LOT throughout life.The report says that walkers under 5 should be active for at least 3 hours spread through the day and 5-18 year olds at least 60 minutes up to several hours a day. Could you keep a note of how many minutes a day your child is active and make small changes to transform their activity levels?

3 top tips – 1. Make sure your baby’s clothes do not restrict movement.

2. Allow your toddler to walk with you and park the pushchair for a little while during outings.

3. Help your older child get active outdoors.

So make a start this summer - and keep your family moving this summer and beyond.

Philippa can run a practical fun workshop for your group about moving with your child to support their ‘whole’ development.

Contact Philippa on pyoulden@inspire.fsbusiness.co.uk follow her onTwitter @philippayoulden or visit www.philippayoulden.co.uk .

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WHATSon For more What’s On visit www.familiespennines.co.uk/whatson.

Please check with organiser before setting out as things do change and satisfy yourself that the providers have all the correct safety precautions in place. Families Pennines cannot be held responsible for changes or errors.

TS, ACTIVITIES SPECIAL EVEN IONS AND ATTRACT Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Steam into Summer Jul-Aug Children go FREE all summer with paying adult! www.kwvr.co.uk/events Summer Holiday Adventure Training Castleshaw Centre, Delph 30 Jul-2 Aug Ages 10+ Early booking essential – see summer feature 0161 770 8595, janet.lloyd@oldham.gov.uk Playfest Eureka! Halifax 20 Jul-1 Sept Monday Mayhem, Time Travel Tuesday, Wild Wednesday, Theatrical Thursday, Fairy Tale Friday, Seaside Saturday, Space Station Sunday Included in admission/annual pass www.eureka.org.uk 01422 330069 Children’s Books from Page to Screen National Media Museum, Bradford 12 Jul-6 Oct With Seven Stories, National Centre for Children’s Books Free entry – includes Cinderella, Shrek! The Gruffalo, & Mr Stink! www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk The Hepworth, Wakefield Weekends and school holidays Fun family activities (see website) plus explore the gallery with a family trail . www.hepworthwakefield.org Xplorer Family Navigation Challenges Beaumont Park, Huddersfield 10 Jul 4-5pm & 5pm, 31 Jul 1-3pm Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury 24 Jul 1-3pm Greenhead Park, Huddersfield 25 Jul & 8 Aug 1-3pm www.xplorer.org.uk 07906 500541

ES MS & GALLERI LEEDS MUSEU Check details at www.leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries LOTHERTON HALL Edwardian Gala 21 Jul, 11am-4pm Bookworms story telling club 25 Jul, 1-2pm It’s a servants life for me 8 Aug, 11am-4pm Craft day 15 Aug, 11am-4pm Summer 60’s picnic 18 Aug, 11am-4pm

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WHATSon TEMPLE NEWSAM HOUSE Crafty fun 7 & 21 Jul, 10.30am- 12 noon & 2-4.30pm Playful Temple Newsam 30 Jul-1 Aug, 1-3pm Gruesome Newsam 7 & 21 Aug, 2-2.45pm Families with children 7+ Art for kids 23 & 30 Aug, 1.30-3.30pm Accompanied children aged 7 to 16, booking required LEEDS ART GALLERY ArtiEdible 22 Jul-31 Aug, 11am-4.15pm (ex bank holidays) LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM AT ARMLEY MILLS Steam Toys North 28 Jul, 1-4.30pm Train fun 30 Jul-1 Aug, 1-3pm Create animation 6-8 Aug, 1-3pm Families with children aged 7+ Classic car rally 11 Aug, 1-4pm Armley-on-sea holiday activities 24- 25 Aug, 1-5pm Holidaying in the past: seaside activities 27-29 Aug, 1-3pm THWAITE MILLS WATERMILL Bread bonanza: experiments and baking 30 Jul, 1-3pm Eco-graffiti activities 6 Aug, 1-3pm Make a butterfly feeder 13 Aug, 1-3pm Clay play: pottery fun 20 Aug, 1-3pm Plaster cast wildlife prints 27 Aug, 1-3pm ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM Daily themed activities throughout the holidays www.leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse KIRKSTALL ABBEY Mini dragons 23 & 30 Jul, 10-11am Messy fun Art in the Abbey 24 & 31 Jul, 10-11.30am Picnic with a dragon 25 Jul, 12 noon-1pm Family friendly guided tours 26 Jul, 10.15-11am & 11.15am-12 noon Not for very small children.

The Big Colour 26 Aug, 10am-3pm LEEDS CITY MUSEUM Through the Magic Mirror The World of Anthony Browne 19 Jul-12 Jan 2014 With Seven Stories, National Centre for Children’s Books See summer feature for more details.

Archaeology crafts 30-31 Jul, 10am-12 noon & 2-4pm Hideous history: The Ancient Egyptians 6-7 Aug, 10am-12 noon & 2-4pm Hideous history: The Victorians 13- 14 Aug, 10am-12 noon & 2-4pm Bloom Festival: Carnival 17 Aug, 11am-4pm Hideous history: The Romans 20- 21 Aug, 10am-12 noon & 2-4pm Make museum badges and posters 27-28 Aug, 10am-12 noon & 2-4pm

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See page 12 for Free entry voucher – some costs as listed. www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor Barnsley Bioblitz 5-7 Jul A fun search for as many different species as you can find.

Tin Pot Theatre workshops 20-21 Jul, 11am-1pm Fantastic Mr.Fox creative workshop. £5 (includes packed lunch) Tin Pot Theatre - Fantastic Mr Fox 20-21 Jul, 6pm In the lawned area of the reserve.

Booking essential, £6 Adults, £5 children and RSPB Members.

Picnic boxes can be ordered.

Safe Solar Gazing (don’t do this at home) 28 Jul See unique real time images of our only star WARNING: members of the public should not look at the Sun without expert help or permanent eye damage could result.

Giving Nature a Home Various activities 22 Jul-30 Aug Drawing, Dipping and Discovery (Sat, Sun & Mon) Tuesday Tales, Wild Wednesdays, Thinkbomb!

Thursday, Free Friday - No reserve entry fee!

The RSPB Big Wild Sleep Out 10-11 Aug Make a den...forage for food...hunt for minibeasts...Accompanied over 8’s only (adult place free). Booking essential. £10 per child (£8 RSPB member)

WS EMA AND SHO THEATRE, CIN Halifax Festival 5-14 Jul Some family events listed below and visit http://halifaxfestival.co.uk/families/ Jack the Giant Slayer (12A) 1.30pm & The Croods (U) 11am Halifax Central Library 6 Jul Free The Birds Piece Hall 7 Jul 10.30am & 2.30pm Free Chicken Licken Square Chapel, Halifax 11 Jul 10.30am & 1.30pm www.squarechapel.co.uk 01422 349422 Alice - an Extraordinary Adventure Manor Heath Park, Halifax 11 Jul, 5.30pm Outdoor event – bring a picnic!

01422 365631 Oldham and Rochdale Children’s Shakespeare Festival Oldham Coliseum Theatre Various from 15 Jul www.coliseum.org.uk 0161 624 2829

Dotty the Dragon Lawrence Batley Theatre Courtyard, Huddersfield 10-11 Aug 11am & 2pm Ages 3 - 7 yrs – outdoor event www.thelbt.org 01484 430528 In the Night Garden Live Trafford Centre 15 Aug-1 Sep See panel for money off coupon www.nightgardenlive.com BOOK EVENTS FOR CHILDREN For more listings visit www. bookeventsforchildren.co.uk Paper Dolls event Waterstones Huddersfield 6, 7, 13 & 14 Jul 11am-12pm.

Celebrating new book by Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb Help Macmillan’s world record for longest paper doll chain.

DAYS OUT JULY Duck Race & Gala Holmfirth 7 Jul, from 11am www.theduckrace.co.uk 07826 866894 Huddersfield Carnival St George’s Square 12-13 Jul www.huddersfieldcarnival.com 01484 536542 Junk Percussion & Music Workshop Piece Hall 13 Jul, 12 noon Free Handmade Parade Woolshops Shopping Centre 13 Jul, 12-5pm Make your own parade art Calderdale Industrial Museum Open Day 14 Jul, 10am–4pm Free RSPCA Furry Friends Eureka!

14 Jul, 12-3pm Entrance tickets apply Uke Can Do It Workshop Piece Hall, 14 Jul, 12 noon Suggested donation £1 Wellies and Worms Park Bridge Heritage Centre, OL6 8AQ 17 Jul, 10am-12 noon www.tameside.gov.uk/countryside A Day Out with Thomas Kirklees Light Railway, Clayton West 20-21 Jul Thomas the Tank Engine and friends (see Summer feature) www.kirkleeslightrailway.com 01484 865727

Littleborough Rushbearing Festival 20-21 Jul (cart on 21 Jul) www.littleboroughlocal.co.uk

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AUGUST The Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend 3-4 Aug, 10am-5pm www.hebdenbridgevintageweekend.org.uk Emley Agricultural Show 3 Aug www.emleyshow.com.

Fun for little foodies Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival St George’s Square 8-11 Aug www.foodanddrinkfestival.org.uk 01484 487933 Go Wild Bardsley Bridge car park, OL7 9PG 13 Aug, 1-3pm www.tameside.gov.uk/countryside 0161 330 9613 A Day Out with Thomas Kirklees Light Railway, Clayton West 16-19 Aug Thomas the Tank Engine and friends (see Summer feature) www.kirkleeslightrailway.com 01484 865727

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CALDERDALE MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES Summer Hot Sparks Ages 4-12 www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure/ museums-galleries

Craft activities Halifax Visitor Centre and Art Gallery, 30 Jul, 6, 13 & 20 Aug 1-2pm & 2-3pm £3 (£2 PTL), Booking essential 01422 368725 Craft activities Smith Art Gallery, Brighouse 8 & 30 Aug, 1-2pm & 2-3pm £3 (£2 PTL), Booking essential 01422 352334 Creepy House Bankfield Museum, Halifax 7, 14, 21 & 28 Aug, 11am-12 noon, 1-2pm & 2-3pm Activity linked with reading challenge £3 (£2 PTL), Booking essential 01422 352334.

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WHATSon Tudor Falconry Day Shibden Hall, Halifax 15 Aug, 10am-4pm Special child day ticket £7 01422 352246 Victorian Washday Shibden Hall, Halifax 22 Aug, 11am-3pm Included in Shibden Hall entry 01422 352246 CALDERDALE LIBRARIES Bookstart Busy Babies Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Brighouse Various dates and times Ages 0-2, £2 (PTL free) Info from Ben Lawrence on 01422 392620.

Story Time – various Shibden Hall (back estate cottages) Various dates, 10.30am-12 noon Accompanied children ages 4-8, £4 (£3 PTL) plus booking fee Tickets www.discover.ticketsource.co.uk

Elmer the Elephant, Horrid Henry, Mad Hatters Tea Party – stories and crafts Various Calderdale Libraries Various ages, dates and times Tickets from each library in advance Hobbits and Trolls Shibden Estate (Back Cottages) 13 Aug 10.30am-12 noon & 21 & 29 Aug 1.303pm Accompanied children ages 5-10, £4 (£3 PTL) plus booking fee Woodland activity, unsuitable for buggies www.discover.ticketsource.co.uk Rugby League World Cup reading game The Shay, Halifax 14 Aug, 11am-12 noon With author Tom Palmer Ages 7-12 Free e-ticket via shelley.bullas@calderdale.gov.uk www.tompalmer.co.uk www.tryreading.org Time Travel with Doctor Who author Mark Wright Halifax Central Library 30 Aug, 10.30am-3pm Ages 8-14, £10 plus booking fee - bring packed lunch Tickets www.discover.ticketsource.co.uk

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OLDHAM LIBRARIES Bedtime Stories Oldham Library 15 Jul & 12 Aug, 6-7pm Under 5’s – bring a teddy and wear pyjamas!

Rockaby Roadshow Oldham Library 17 Jul, 10-11am & 1.30-2.30pm 0–6 months Booking essential 0161 770 8013 Creepy House!

Workshops by Oldham Coliseum Oldham Library 5 Aug, 2-3pm Royton Library 6 Aug, 2pm-3pm Lees Library 7 Aug, 2-3pm Telling Tales brings Creepy House to life!

Professional storytelling, activities and crafts Crompton Library 22 Aug, 2-3.30pm Oldham Library 28 Aug, 2-3.30pm Failsworth Library 29 Aug, 2-3.30pm Chadderton Library 30 Aug, 2-3.30pm What’s A Bear to Wear?

Rugby League World Cup reading event Oldham Library 22 Aug, 11am-12 noon With author Tom Palmer www.tompalmer.co.uk www.tryreading.org

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