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Zippo’s Circus back at Central Park
Lego City Adventures
Follow the adventures of brave cops, crooks, dancing firemen, and one overly enthusiastic handyman. They’re ordinary joes and venture capitalists as well as garbage women and rocket scientists. They’ve even got themselves a mayor. The Lego City Adventures citizens all lead their lives filled with hopes and dreams, but, just like real life, their paths and stories zigzag and intertwine all over town whenever they meet, and we’re brought along for a rollercoaster ride of fantastic fun and absurd action. Lego City Adventures launches on 6 April on POPTV, Sony Pictures Entertainment’s new Kids’ TV channel, with episodes during Easter weekdays showing at 9.30am and 4.30pm. During the school term, episodes will air on weekdays at 4pm. POPTV is available on Freeview 206,Youview 206, Sky 616,Virgin 736 and Freesat 603.
Forest School Activity Cards
As a parent, it is hard to ignore the statistics on growing obesity and mental health issues in children. With the omnipresence of social media and growing exam pressures adding new concerns in children’s physical and mental health, many parents are looking for new ways to raise children. Forest Schools actively combat the statistics, encouraging child-led, nature-centred activities to equip children with confidence, self-esteem, life and social skills. Qualified and experienced Forest School leaders, Jane Worroll and Peter Houghton, have created the first ever Forest School Activity Cards. These portable and robust cards are perfect for use in any weather, come rain or shine. Playing and learning are effortlessly combined in this set. The unique card deck combines all the favourite activities from the previous books, Play the Forest School Way and A Year of Forest School. For extra convenience and suggested structure, the deck is split into four suits - team games, forest craft, nature spotlight and survival skills. Whether you are new to Forest School activities or a long-time fan, these cards are the perfect addition to any family, classroom or group this Spring, offering endless outdoor fun that fits into your pocket. Forest School Activity Cards will be available on Amazon for £14.99 from 14 April. For more information, please visit www.theforestschoolway.com. 4
16 Mar - 10 May ‘20
Zippo’s Circus is back in town with a brand-new 2020 show, ‘Nomads’. Acrobats from the Mongolian steppe, astonishing aerialists, clever comics and daredevil bikers come together to excite and astound. Centre spot goes to the thrilling Lucius Team of five Brazilian motorcyclists in the famous Globe of Death. And back by popular demand is Paulo Dos Santos, a brilliant 3 foot 6 inches (107cm) tall showman, acrobat and physical comedian. Visit Zippo’s Circus at Central Park between Tuesday 28 April and Sunday 3 May. For times and discount tickets, visit www.zippos.co.uk. Photo credit: Piet-Hein Out
Big Pedal 2020
Schools are being invited to take part in Big Pedal 2020 – the UK’s largest cycling, walking and scooting competition for schools. This year’s competition is backed by Dame Sarah Storey, British Paralympian and 35-time world champion in cycling and swimming. The Big Pedal will run from 22 April to 5 May and will see young people across the UK compete with one another to make the most journeys by bike, foot or scooter. This year’s Big Pedal aims to build on the success of 2019, which saw a record 3.8 million journeys made by bike, foot and scooter and over 1,600 schools take part. The competition is open to individual classes and year groups as well as whole schools, with hundreds of thousands of pupils expected to take part. For schools unable to take part in the main challenge there is also a one-day version, which can include cycling, walking and scooting activities during the school day as well as on the journey to school. Schools will be entered into daily prize draws for rewards, including scooters, if more than 15% of a school cycle, walk or scoot on each day of the challenge. For more information, visit www.bigpedal.org.uk.
Happy Birthday Mog
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of Judith Kerr’s adored cat, Mog. A special anniversary edition of Mog the Forgetful Cat is out now and a ‘Summer of Mog’ will be heralded with a brand-new Audio Collection of eight Mog titles on CD and digital download. These titles will be read by actress and artist Tacy Kneale, Judith’s daughter, bringing her mother’s stories to a new generation of listeners. In September, a celebratory title, Mog’s Birthday, will launch in hardback. HarperCollins created this special birthday story in collaboration with Judith Kerr, using a selection of pictures from across fifty years of illustrating Mog to bring this delightful story to life.
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