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Why is a bowler like a magician? They both do hat tricks!

Can you draw a picture or write a poem about anything to do with your favourite sport (cricket is the editor’s!)? Send it to us to have a chance of winning a Primary Times Tee Shirt AND seeing your prize winning entry published in the next Primary Times! Categories: ages 4-7 and 8-11 Name: Age: Address:

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Send your entry together with this completed form to:

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Closing date 14 June 2019. Good Luck!

Spot the Difference: In Picture B the 2nd player is in different colours, the 3rd player has a cricket bat, the 9th player has long hair. In the 2nd row the 3rd player’s ball is missing, the 8th player is facing the opposite way. Who Plays Here: 1 Surrey, 2 Yorkshire, 3 Middlesex, 4 Nottinghamshire, 5 Lancashire

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Dear Readers Primary Times in North & West Kent 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG Tel: 01622 522116 Email: office@primarytimes.biz Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk Twitter: @PT_Kent Instagram: @primarytimesse Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Sales: Gill Pearce, Catherine Dillon, Andrew Langridge & Lola Olowofela Listings: Dingile Kasote Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Editorial Assistant: Dunya Simões Proof Reader: Catherine Draisey Social Media: Rachel Benson Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in infant and primary schools throughout Medway and Kent. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the competitions which we run. It is NOT our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. The opinions expressed in either the editorial or advertisements within this publication are not necessarily those held by the editor or publisher. While we take great care with the compilation of information within this magazine, neither the editor nor publisher will accept any liability for the accuracy of the editorial or advertising contained within the publication. We welcome listings being sent to us for inclusion in our What’s On section. Free listings are dependent on available space and we cannot guarantee to print all the listings we are sent. Please send them to listings@primarytimes.biz. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools in Medway and Kent for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole, without the express written permission of the Publishing Editor. Primary Times is currently publishing over 2.5 million copies per issue under franchise licences throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Primary Times North & West Kent is operated under franchise licence.

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Contents

inside this issue.... Latest News..............................4 Family Theatre..........................6 What’s On.................................8 Here Comes the Sun....................11 Education News....................... 15 Out of School Activities........... 18 Competitions........................... 21 All Your Own Work!.................23

Have a fun and relaxing half term. We’ll be in schools again the week beginning 1 July.

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13 May - 30 June ‘19

Latest News

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13 May - 30 June ‘19

Family Theatre

Orchard Dartford

Box Office: 01322 220 000 22 – 26 May

Tom Gates Live On Stage

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, this brand new story is pure fun for the whole family whether you’re a lover of the books or new to Tom and his friends!

27 May

The Sooty Show

Izzy wizzy let’s get busy! Sooty is back in a brand new show with guaranteed giggles for the whole family! Sweep and Soo head into town accompanied by TV’s Richard Cadell.

Assembly Hall Tunbridge Wells

Card Ninja

Javier Jarquin, otherwise known as Card Ninja, is back in town. Expect deadly and risky fun as he performs his extreme cardflicking stunts. Ages 10+.

Box Office: 01892 530 613 8 – 9 Jun

My First Ballet: Sleeping Beauty

Give kids a first taste of the magical world of ballet. Enjoy the classic fairy tale ballet together, from Aurora’s christening to her jubilant wedding celebrations; the popular story comes alive on stage.

27 – 29 Jun

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Stag Sevenoaks

29 May

1 Jun

Elmer The Patchwork Elephant Show

Box Office: 01732 450 175 2 Jun

The Wizard of Oz

Follow Dorothy as she tries to find her way home. It’s not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help?

Trinity Tunbridge Wells

Box Office: 01892 678 678 22 May

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The much-loved children’s favourite is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2019, and is making its way off the page and onto the stage.

2 Jun

I Am Turtle

Discover the ancient song of the Sea Turtles as they guide you through shipwrecks and seashells, to sing their song anew when the future of their underwater world is in peril from plastics and beasts of the deep!

Unicorn SE1

Box Office: 020 7645 0560 Aesop’s Fables

21 Jun – 3 Aug

Go along to hear a famous fable retold for today’s audience. Choose from two versions, one for ages 4-7 and one for ages 8-12.

Based on the classic children’s book series by David McKee, which is celebrating its 30thbirthday in 2019, this show is a celebration of Enjoy individuality and the the show! power of laughter. And don’t

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Hazlitt Maidstone

Join the tea-guzzling Primary Box Office: 01622 tiger in this delightful Times! 758 611 family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a22 – 23 May long songs and clumsy chaos! Dear Zoo A stunning adaptation of the This production will delight classic tale of teatime mayhem. all those who have read the Ages 2+. book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging Central Chatham puppets, music and lots of Box Office: 01634 338 338 audience interaction.

26 May

The Jungle Book

5 Jun

Greenwich Theatre

The much-loved children’s favourite is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2019, and is making its way off the page and onto the stage.

The family-friendly classic swings into town this May. Enjoy the story of Mowgli, a young boy who is raised in the jungle by a family of wolves.

Box Office: 020 8858 7755 26 – 28 May

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-along songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem. Ages 3+. 6

13 May - 30 June ‘19

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Miskin Dartford

Box Office: 01322 629 422 25 – 29 Jun

Into The Woods

The stories of Cinderella, Red Riding Hood and Jack and the Beanstalk, to name a few, are intertwined in this lyrically rich retelling of Classic Grimm Tales.

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MEDIEVAL PAGEANT PARADE

Commemorating Henry II’s pilgrimage to Canterbury and astonishing public apology in 1174 this colourful parade features historical characters, local schools and community and re-enactment groups, giants, mounted knights, music and medieval mayhem. Starting from Tower House in the Westgate Parks at 11am the pageant will process through the city centre, ﬁnishing at 12.30, this is a must see event. Come in costume and join the parade yourself!

family trail Between 11.30am and 5pm, venues across the city will offer a host of activities. Follow the trail and discover your talent for medieval archery, jewellery making, sword ﬁghting, arts and crafts and much more. Visit ﬁve or more and receive a FREE chocolate medallion from Canterbury Cathedral Shop. canterburymedievalpageant.co.uk Sponsored by

Summer Outdoor Theatre in North & West Kent Date Production

Location

Website/Box Office

28 May

The Tempest

Bird in Hand Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9PY

www.handlebards.com

29 May

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

www.illyria.co.uk

2 Jun

The Wind in the Willows

Mote Park, Maidstone, ME15 7SU

www.quantumtheatre.co.uk

19 Jun

Sense and Sensibility

Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, TN13 3DH

www.thepantaloons.co.uk

28-29 Jun

The Winter’s Tale

Boughton Monchelsea Place, Maidstone, ME17 4BU

www.changeling-theatre.com

7 Jul

The Winter’s Tale

Bough Beech Nature Reserve, Ide Hill, TN14 6LD

www.changeling-theatre.com

11 Jul

The Winter’s Tale

Tonbridge Castle, TN9 1BG

www.changeling-theatre.com

14 Jul

The Winter’s Tale

Tithe Barn, Lenham, ME17 2PJ

www.changeling-theatre.com

20 Jul

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 8JN

www.quantumtheatre.co.uk

23 Jul

The Winter’s Tale

Upnor Castle, Rochester, ME2 4XG

www.changeling-theatre.com

24 Jul

Frankenstein

Open Air Theatre, Dartford Central Pk, DA1 1LU

www.illyria.co.uk

25 Jul

The Winter’s Tale

The Friars, Aylesford Priory, Maidstone, ME20 7BX

www.changeling-theatre.com

26 Jul

The Wind in the Willows

St Mary’s Church, Higham, ME3 7LS

www.thisismytheatre.com

27 Jul

The Winter’s Tale

Allington Castle, Castle Road, ME16 0NB

www.changeling-theatre.com

31 Jul

The Winter’s Tale

Great Comp Garden, Sevenoaks, TN15 8QS

www.changeling-theatre.com

1 Aug

Alice in Wonderland

Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

www.heverfestival.co.uk

2 Aug

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Upnor Castle, Rochester, ME2 4XG

www.immersiontheatre.co.uk

13 May - 30 June ‘19

What’s On

What’s On Your family diary for May and June Ongoing Every Sat

LEGO® Club, Hoo Library, ME3 9AL 3-5pm. Go crazy with the world’s favourite blocks - build, play and have fun. For more details visit www. medway.gov.uk/events

Every Sat and Sun

Falconry Display, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL 2pm. Enjoy a free flying display in the Falconry Arena in front of the Maze. The display lasts about 30 to 40 minutes and features a range of birds including Hawks,Vulture, Falcon and Owls. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.leeds-castle. com

Until 2 Jun

Spring Trail, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF

9.30am-3pm. Join Curtis the greedy Caterpillar as he visits his woodland friends on a quest to cure his hunger. Following this new self-led trail, you’ll venture into the woods and be tasked with fun activities. Open to all but suitable for ages 3-8. Charges apply.Visit www.betteshanger-park. co.uk

Until 26 Oct

Walking with Goats Experience, Buttercups Sanctuary, Maidstone, ME17 4JW

Take a goat out for a walk along the various footpaths around the sanctuary, whilst the goats feast on the foliage – a fun experience for the whole family. Booking required. For more details visit www.buttercups.org.uk

Until 3 Nov

Mrs Wolfe’s Recipes, Quebec House, Westerham, TN16 1TD

1-4pm. Join the team as they recreate some of Mrs Wolfe’s eighteenth century recipes such as lemon drops, King or Queen cakes or macaroons. Tastings available. Children are welcome. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/quebechouse

Wed 15 May

Walled Garden Wednesday: Seed Sowing, Scotney Castle, TN3 8JN

2-3pm. Seeds sown and plants grown in protected conditions will need hardening off before planting out. Go along and join professional gardeners to hear how to sow, propagate and grow on ready for summer. Admission charges apply. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ scotney-castle

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Fri 17 May

and Action Wheels. New to this year is a big top circus tent with circus workshops. For details visit www. visitmedway.org

8-10.30pm. After an introduction in the barn, with a chance to see a live bat, go for a walk around the farm fields and meadows looking out for bats and other night creatures. Ages 5+. Charges apply. For more details visit www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sat 18 – Sun 19 May

Bat Walk, Bough Beech, Sevenoaks, TN14 6LD

Sat 18 May

Family Festival, Riverview Junior School, Gravesend, DA12 4SD

2-8pm. Everyone is welcome to this family community event. There will be activities for kids of all ages. Expect a variety of craft and gift stalls, refreshments including a BBQ and bar and live music and entertainment. For further details email parent_ association@riverview-junior.kent. sch.uk

Learn to Ride, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF

11am-12noon. These sessions are perfect for those who have never ridden a bike before and those who are ready to move on from stabilisers. Aimed at children aged 5-12. For more details and to book visit www.betteshanger-park.co.uk

Focus on Rainham, Cozenton Park, ME8 7DJ

Head down to Cozenton Park for a free family day out. Browse the flower fair; join in with activities including a climbing wall, watch demonstrations from Team Extreme

May Mon 13 – Sun 19 May

Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk, Nationwide

Join thousands across the UK and organise a Muddy Puddle Walk with your family and get sponsored to raise money for Save the Children. For more details and to sign up for a free fundraising pack visit www. savethechildren.org.uk

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1940s Weekend, Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden, TN30 6HE

Go along for a not-to-be-missed weekend of pure nostalgia. Enjoy period music, dancers, vehicles, displays and entertainment. For more details and to book visit www.kesr. org.uk

Sun 19 May – Sun 7 Jul

Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF

(Sundays only) 9-10am. Betteshanger Junior Parkrun is a free 2k run suitable for ages 4-14. Registration is essential. For more information visit www.betteshanger-park.co.uk

Betteshanger Bikes, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF (Sundays only) 10am-11.30am. Join the weekly cycle club for young mountain bikers. Learn awesome skills and take part in exciting games from British Cycling qualified coaches. Suitable for ages 8-14. Charges apply. For more information visit www.betteshanger-park.co.uk

Fri 24 May

Bat Walk, Bore Place, Chiddingstone, TN8 7AR

8-10pm. See the bats and their amazing aerial acrobatics and other night time animals.You’ll be guided on a night walk using bat detectors to listen out for bats as they leave their roosts and fly out to catch insects. You may even spot some deer or hares. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.boreplace.org

Fri 24 – Mon 27 May

Alfresco Festival, The Hop Farm, Tonbridge, TN12 6PY

1pm-3am. A unique experience for all festival goers, finding the perfect balance between being a musically driven party event whilst still providing an enjoyable, welcoming environment for families. Charges apply. For more details visit www. thehopfarm.co.uk

Sat 25 May

Toy Fair, Hornby Visitor Centre, Margate, CT9 4JX 10am-2pm. Go along and see a range of toys and curiosities from across the ages. Charges apply. For more details visit www.hornby.com/ visitorcentre

Sat 25 – Sun 26 May Masters Historic Festival, Brands Hatch Circuit, Longfield, DA3 8NG

Event includes FIA Masters Historic Sports cars, from the early years of the famous Brands Hatch 1000km event. Plus fondly-remembered GTs, saloons and single seaters from the past, all being driven as their creators intended. Under 13s admitted free. To book visit www.brandshatch.co.uk

Railway Weekends, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

Go along and witness locomotives which will be steaming through the site. Chatham Historic Dockyard Railway has just under 1 mile of line to operate demonstration trains and it’s the perfect photo opportunity to get up close to the railway. For more details visit thedockyard.co.uk

Sat 25 – Mon 27 May

Medieval Jousting Tournament, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL

Witness the ultimate battle of ancient combat skills. Thrill at the sight of armoured knights representing both England and France competing for the Leeds Castle International Cup on powerful combat horses across four challenging events. For more details and to book visit www.leeds-castle. com

Kids for a Quid! Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5QY

All accompanied children aged 2+ can travel for just £1 on selected Steam and heritage diesel running days. To book tickets and for train times visit www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk

Sat 25 May - Fri 31 May

Half Term Make It Sessions, Maidstone Museum, ME14 1LH

Enjoy a whole week of Spike dinosaur themed craft activities ideal for children aged 4+. Charges apply. For more details, timings and to book visit museum.maidstone.gov.uk

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More What’s On Your family diary for May and June

May Sat 25 May – Sun 2 Jun

Edwardian Life, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Enjoy a traditional Punch and Judy show and try out games from the period including boules, tin can alley and hoopla. Follow a Conan Doyle fairy trail; attend a school for butlers where you’ll learn how to tie a bow tie, clean silverware and much more. In ‘Edwardian Inventions’ find out which well-known items were invented. For more details, timings and to book visit www.hevercastle. co.uk

Pirates! The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

Climb on board HMS Gannet, all transformed into our very own pirate ship this May Half Term! It’s swashbuckling fun with the pirate crew. The Dockyard will be filled with Pirate activities for 3-5-year olds and 5-10-year olds. Charges apply. For more details visit thedockyard.co.uk

Holiday Heroes, Maidstone Leisure Centre, ME15 7RN

Activities during the May Half Term will include a bouncy castle, face painting, and Mr Muddles. Times and days may vary. For full details visit www.maidstoneleisure.com

May Half Term Exotic Animal Trail, Chartwell, Westerham, TN16 1PS

10am-4pm. Discover Winston’s favourite exotic pets and animals from London Zoo and all around the world hidden throughout the garden on this fun family trail. Some of them roar, some of them climb, others fly, two of them swim and one of them even hops. Admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/chartwell

Summer Half Term Fun at the Farm, Hop Farm, Tonbridge, TN12 6PY

10am-5pm. Go along for loads of rides and inflatables and the popular indoor soft play. Expect bumper carz, driving school, animal farm, magic castle, zorb water balls and giant jumping pillows. On Tuesday 28 May PAW Patrol’s Rubble and Skye will be visiting the farm for meet and greets at intervals throughout the day. For more details and to book visit www. thehopfarm.co.uk

May Half Term, Port Lympne Reserve, Nr Ashford, CT21 4PD 9.30am-5pm. Discover your wild side as you safari with Kent’s only giraffes and see hundreds of free roaming animals as you travel by safari truck through our South American, Asian and African Experiences. For more details and to book visit www. aspinallfoundation.org/howletts

May Half Term Family Fun, Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, TN15 0NT

10am-5pm. Find your way with a map in the garden with a Rooster and the Fox trail and tick off one of your 50 things. Admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ ightham-mote

Dutch Raiders Trail, Upnor Castle, ME2 4XG

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Sat 25 May – Sun 8 Sep A Pirate’s Life for Me, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

10am-6pm. Take part in a trail around the castle looking for clues to find out what happened at Upnor Castle during the Battle of Medway for a chance to win a small prize. Charges apply. For more details visit www. enjoymedway.org

A perfect day out for families to explore a variety of Pirate collections exploring the history and impact of Pirates in children’s culture through displays including toys, books, costumes, illustrations, games and photographs. For more details visit thedockyard.co.uk

Tree Detectives, Scotney Castle, TN3 8JN

Sun 26 May

11.30am-1pm, 2-3.30pm. How many trees can you identify this spring? Enjoy the Scotney big swing, colliers wood natural play area and learn how to identify trees with the help of the estate guides. Suitable for all the family. Admission applies.Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/scotney-castle

Kids Go Free For Half Term, Eastgate House, Rochester, ME1 1ER

Explore Rochester’s beautiful 16th and 17th townhouse this half term. Dressing up and Butterfly Trail for children. The house will feature A Story of Flowers, a series of displays tracing the history and language of flowers in the home. For more details visit www.enjoymedway.org

Kings and Queens Trail, The Guildhall Museum, Rochester, ME1 1PY Find all the merry monarchs around the museum to win a small prize. Charges apply. For more details visit www.enjoymedway.org

Kings and Queens Trail, Rochester Castle, ME1 1SW

10am-6pm. Take part in a heritage trail around the keep looking for all the jewels for the King’s and Queen’s crown. Find them all for a chance to win a small prize. Charges apply. For more details visit www.enjoymedway. org

Target Archery Taster, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF

(Also 28 May, 2 Jun) The GB Archery qualified instructors will coach you through the best techniques to shoot with accuracy on an outdoor range. Precision, control and a steady hand are all you need to achieve the best results. Ages 8+. Charges apply. To book visit www.betteshanger-park. co.uk

Sun 26 – Mon 27 May Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Sittingbourne’s Steam Railway, ME10 2XD

Young children can enjoy this fun Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Children accompanied by a fare-paying adult and teddy bear will travel free. There will be a treasure hunt at Kemsley Down in addition to the usual Roamin’ Rex Wheels of Time activity. For more information visit www. sklr.net

Medieval Weekend, Lullingstone Castle, Dartford, DA4 0JA 11am-5pm. Step back in time to experience the authentic sights and sounds with ‘living history’ displays, character dress, campfires, tents and medieval weapons, courtesy of the remarkable Woodvilles medieval re-enactment group. For more information visit www. lullingstonecastle.co.uk

Mon 27 May Our listings are prepared a long time in advance. To make sure you have the latest details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure they haven’t changed

13 May - 30 June ‘19

Family Forest Skills Day, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF 10am-2pm. Get your family together and join Really Wild Wooders for a special Forest Skills Day. Make a selection of crafts to take home plus light a campfire, toast marshmallows, spend time building woodland dens and hunt for bugs. To pre-book visit www.betteshanger-park.co.uk

10th Annual Cyclo-Sportive, The Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund, Stelling Minnis, CT4 6AN From 9am. Enjoy a 50 or 72 mile cycle through the quiet roads of the Kent Downs and Romney Marsh. Charges apply. For more details and to download an entry form visit www.lordwhisky.co.uk

Mon 27 – Fri 31 May

A Morning Pond Dip, RSPB Dungeness, Lydd, TN29 9PN

11am-1pm. Do you want to learn more about the creepy crawlies that hide under the surface of a pond? Grab a net and a bucket and delve into the pond to see what creatures you’ll discover. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www.rspb.org/PTDun

Tues 28 May

Chocolate Bar Making Workshop, House of the Crafty Fox, Faversham, ME13 8NZ 10-11am (under 7s) & 11.15am12.15pm (aged 8+). Make your own chocolate bars and lollies and decorate them with sweet treats. Then, design your own chocolate bar wrapper. All ingredients are included in the cost. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details visit www.houseofthecraftyfox.co.uk

Gelli Printing, Belmont House and Gardens, Faversham, ME13 0HH

11am-1pm. Go along to this 2-hour workshop and find out about a flexible type of mono printing. After a demo, children will get to take a walk around the garden with the head gardener and collect stones, flowers, feathers and more. Charges apply. For more details visit www.belmonthouse.org

Tues 28 – Fri 31 May May Minibeast Week, Millbrook Garden Centre, Gravesend, DA13 9PA

Let Millbrook entertain the little ones this May Half Term with minibeast adventures. They’ve got make-and-take workshops, plus special minibeast guest sessions with The Amazing Animal World. Also at Millbrook Staplehurst, TN12 9BT. For more details and timings visit www. millbrookgc.co.uk

Make Your Own Royal Bunting, The Guildhall Museum, Rochester, ME1 1PY

10.30am-3.30pm. Family craft activity. No need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Charges apply. For more details visit www. enjoymedway.org

Make Your Own King or Queen of the Castle Crown, Rochester Castle, ME1 1SW

10.30am-3.30pm. Join in a hands-on family craft activity to make your own crown fit for a King or Queen. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Charges apply. For more details visit www.enjoymedway.org

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prices. There is also a fully stocked gift shop and a Plants and Produce garden centre that you can visit any time. The Rare Breeds Centre is situated on the B2067 between Hamstreet and Woodchurch close to Ashford. For more information, visit www.rarebreeds.org.uk or call 01233 861 493. To book online, visit www.rarebreedscentre. digitickets.co.uk/tickets. Photo credit: Lindsay McHale

Summer Fun at Rare Breeds Centre

Summer is almost here and there’s so much to do for the whole family on the Rare Breeds Centre’s 100-acre farm. Daily activities include Meet the Animals, Falconry Displays, the famous Pig Racing and trailer rides to the top of the farm and back. There are also many outdoor activities including zip wires, a hill fort, tube maze and a playground for the tots. Adventurous kids and ‘big kids’ will love The Mysterious Marsh, a woodland assault course where you can test your agility and balancing skills.Visit the colourful and exotic butterfly tunnel and its glorious tropical plants right next to the peaceful Discovery Garden and then enjoy the walk-through aviary. For nature lovers there are woodland walks. See how many different species of wildlife you can spot, build a den and venture to the edge of the Secret Lake for a picnic. Follow the footprints to the giant’s chairs and play on the huge snake at the top of the farm. There is also indoor fun in the Play Barn’s soft play area for the littler ones whilst you take a break and relax. Picnics are welcome but there is also a large restaurant serving delicious hot and cold meals at very reasonable

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Endangered and Extinct at Maidstone Museum Supported by local wild animal haven the Big Cat Sanctuary, Maidstone Museum is presenting Endangered and Extinct, an exhibition running until Sunday 1 September. Artist Val Hunt uses environmentallyfriendly recycled materials to create sculptures of animals, birds, fish and flora who find themselves on the brink of extinction or are now totally lost. The exhibition carries messages about preservation and conservation, raising awareness of the human impact on the planet as species disappear at an alarming rate. Alongside these artworks will be a variety of family-friendly activities, including an animal mask selfie station, a climate change trail and the opportunity to create your own origami endangered animal. Tickets cost £4 for adults and £2 for children, with a family ticket priced at £10. Under 5s can visit for free. All tickets can be purchased online at www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk where you can also find further information on all upcoming exhibitions and events.

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Kids Go Free to American Speedfest 7

American SpeedFest 7 is coming to Brands Hatch on 1 - 2 June with a colourful NASCAR headlined racing line-up, and plenty of themed family fun. Best of all, under 13s go free, so it’s an affordable day out for the whole family. From appearances from the cars of the Transformers movies to monster truck stunt shows and rides, there will be loads to enjoy at SpeedFest this summer. There will be huge car displays too, featuring lots of American muscle cars including the Ford Mustang. The NASCAR racing will be fast and furious, with lots of overtaking and plenty of contact too – it’s a real formula for fun.V8 classics will star too, plus powerful single-seater race cars from the 1970s. The entire venue will be transformed into a scene from Route 66 for the two days, including the food and drink, venue signage, and much more. SpeedFest will be an experience that will be remembered for many years to come. Tickets are available in advance at www.speedfest.co.uk.

Day & Night at SEA LIFE Brighton

SEA LIFE Brighton is launching a state of the art new attraction called Day & Night, which will open its doors to the public early this summer. Day & Night offers visitors the chance to experience the 24hour wonder of a coral reef as it moves through the day in a 750,000 litre display. Discover the magic of the ocean as it transitions from day to night in a first for the UK. Dance along bio florescent tropical shore lines and marvel in the beauty of coral reefs. Explore the caves of the deep and imagine yourself as a lionfish.

of award winning local charity, We Are Beams - supporting disabled children and their families. Entries to the event cost £16 per adult, £11 for 11-16 year olds and £5 for under 11s. Family tickets (two adults and two children) cost £40. It is recommended that participants wear old clothes for this event start in white and finish like a rainbow. The Colour Dash will be held at Swanley Park on Sunday 9 June. For more information and to book, please visit www.wearebeams.org.uk.

Edwardian Life at Hever Castle

Discover more about the Edwardian era at Hever Castle and Gardens with a host of fun half term activities.Visitors can enjoy a traditional Punch and Judy show as well as trying their hand at games from the period. Join famous author and friend of the Astor family, Arthur Conan Doyle, as he investigates reports of fairy sightings around the gardens, and learn about the roles of the household at Butler School. Inside the Castle young visitors can learn about Edwardian inventions, discover the Astor family’s ‘rags to riches’ story and listen to interviews with former ‘below stairs’ staff. Children aged 7-14 can explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets. It features interactive elements including musical instruments, a floor maze and hidden boxes to find. Under 7s can enjoy the natural play area, Acorn Dell, with its two metre high living willow structure, a giant sandpit, a mound with tunnels to clamber in and a climbing frame. Other things for families to enjoy include the Yew Maze or the popular Water Maze, but don’t forget to bring a towel. Half term activities at Hever Castle will take place from 25 May - 2 June. For more information, please visit www.hevercastle.co.uk. Photo credit: Hever Castle & Gardens

Enjoy the UK’s largest collection of sharks and rays under one roof including Black Tip Reef Sharks, Zebra Sharks, Honeycomb Stingrays and Fantail Sting Rays amongst many others. SEA LIFE Brighton’s much loved turtles, Lulu and Gulliver, are returning to the centre having taken a well-earned holiday in temporary SEA LIFE homes while the new attraction has been under construction. There are hundreds of Jaw-some reasons to visit! To celebrate the launch of Day & Night, SEA LIFE Brighton is offering 50% off for all Primary Times readers. Quote code DNPT when booking. To use online visit www.visitsealife.com/brighton/promotions. The offer for maximum 5 people and gives 50% off the walk up admission price. It is not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or concession. T&C’s apply. To find out more information, visit www.visitsealife.com/brighton

We Are Beams’ Colour Dash

You’ll be able to enjoy some great family fun on Sunday 9 June. Participants can either run or walk the 5k route and coloured powder will be thrown at them at each 1km marker. It’s huge amounts of fun and everyone gets messy. The coloured powder is harmless, and is made from natural corn starch, manufactured specifically for throwing at people. The event is open to all ages and is running in aid 12

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Ahoy there me hearties - join The Historic Dockyard Chatham this May for some swashbuckling fun. Anchoring into the Dockyard is the latest exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood: A Pirate’s Life For Me. Straight from its home in London, the Dockyard is delighted to be the first venue for the tour of this exhibition. Entry is included in the annual ticket. The exhibition, running from 25 May - 8 September, makes a perfect day out for families wishing to explore a variety of Pirate collections, exploring the history and impact of Pirates in children’s culture through displays including toys, books, costumes, illustrations, games and photographs. Children can run around and burn off some energy whilst exploring the huge wooden pirate ship, and can even be the pirate captain and steer the ship. During May Half Term (25 May – 2 June), the Dockyard will be filled with Pirate activities for 3-10 year olds.Young buccaneers will begin their voyage with a series of exciting pirate activities in order to meet the captain at the end. Can you make a treasure map? How are your skills with using a telescope? If you don’t complete them all in one day, don’t worry, you can return as many times as you like using your annual ticket to do more another day. For more information about the exhibition and The Historic Dockyard Chatham please visit thedockyard.co.uk.

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Go along and get creative with a school holiday crafty club. Children will explore clay art, watercolours, calligraphy, decoupage and more. Suitable for ages 7+. Charges apply. For more details visit www. houseofthecraftyfox.co.uk or email info@houseofthecrtaftyfox.co.uk

10am-6pm. To celebrate the launch of the special edition Margate Monopoly, Dreamland is organising a whole day of Monopoly-related mischief at the park. Activities include competitions to race around a giant Monopoly board, a chance to win a cash prize, a scavenger hunt and a Community Chest project to help a local charity. Charges apply. For more details visit www.dreamland.co.uk

Crafty Kids Workshop, House of the Crafty Fox, Faversham, ME13 8NZ

Make Your Own Dutch Windmill, Upnor Castle, ME2 4XG

10.30am-3.30pm. Join a hands-on family craft activity to make your own Dutch-style Windmill. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Charges apply. For more details visit www.enjoymedway.org

Walled Garden Wednesday: Dahlia Growing, Scotney Castle, TN3 8JN

2-3pm. The frosts should be over and the Dahlias are eager to get flowering. See what is done with Dahlias at Scotney. Learn how to create a wonderful display of your own. Admission charges apply. Booking not needed. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ scotney-castle

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Rock Formation, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF

11am-1pm. Uncover the mysteries of rock formation this half term and make your own mini rock formation with the Kent Mining Museum team to take home. Ages 4+. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.betteshanger-park.co.uk

Thurs 30 May

Fossil Hunting, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF

10am-3pm. The Betteshanger site is perfect for fossil hunting.You’ll find plenty of fossils either lying on top of the spoil heap or by digging down into the spoil. Ages 6+. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.betteshanger-park.co.uk

Garden Crafts, Bore Place, Chiddingstone, TN8 7AR

9.30am-12noon. Spend the morning having fun with garden crafts! Children will make clay seed-bombs, plantable seed paper and decorative recycled planters, as well as some seed planting in the vegetable garden. Ages 6-11. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. boreplace.org

Family Games, Dover Museum, CT16 1PH

10.30am-3pm. Enjoy old and new family games. Go along and try your luck. For more details visit www. dovermuseum.co.uk

Monopoly Mania, Dreamland, Margate, CT9 1XJ

Costume Tours, Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, TN30 7NG

1.15pm-2pm. Delve into the store for a peek of the costumes once worn by Ellen Terry and her actor friends. With fascinating stories attached to each garment, costume tours are an opportunity to discover a rich theatrical history. Charges apply.Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/smallhytheplace

The Great British Dog Walk, Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, TN15 0NT

6-7pm. Enjoy a fun-filled sponsored walk with your furry friend. Booking advisable. All money raised will help train hearing dogs. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ ightham-mote

Dog Owners’ Fun Day and Companion Dog Show, The Lord Whisky Sanctuary Fund, CT4 6AN

Boot fair from 8am, entertainment from 11am including the Southern Golden Retrievers, Samphire Dog Training and Swalecliffe and District Dog Training Society. Companion dog show with pedigree and fun classes. For more details visit www. lordwhisky.co.uk

LEGO® and Art Club, Nucleus Arts Centre, Chatham, ME4 4BP

2-4pm. Join a LEGO® and Art Club for children ages 4 and up. There will be plenty of colouring, a different art activity available and lots of LEGO® bricks. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. nucleusarts.com

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World Custard Pie Championship, Coxheath Village Hall, Maidstone, ME17 4PT 12noon. The Championships have been held in the village since 1967 and attract teams from across the globe. The rules are simple. The players are divided into teams of four and each scores points depending on where their thrown pie hits a member of the opposing team. For more details visit theworldcustardpiechampionship. co.uk

Learn to Ride, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF

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American Speedfest 7, Brands Hatch Circuit, Longfield, DA3 8NG

Enjoy a fusion of American-oriented motoring and motorsport with music, food and entertainment. There will be fantastic varied kids’ activities all weekend including Mini Monster Truck Mania, funfair, face painting and more. Under 13s go free. To book visit www.brandshatch.co.uk

The Food Fest 2019, Lullingstone Castle, Dartford, DA4 0JA

The Food Fest 2019 brings foodies together and showcases all the best Kent has to offer. Activities for children include vintage steam funfair, street art, face painting, festival disco dome, arts and crafts and more. To book visit www.lullingstonecastle. co.uk

Dickens Festival, Rochester High Street, ME1 1DJ

Go along to the festival where there will be fun for all the family. Festival highlights to enjoy including costume parades, street acts, competitions, readings and a fun fair. For more details visit www.medway.gov.uk/ dickensfestival

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House Timed Tickets: June 2019, Chartwell, Westerham, TN16 1PS House timed tickets run every 10 mins throughout the day, from 11.30am Mon-Fri and from 11am on weekends. Booking is essential. Admission applies.Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell

Military Day, Hornby Visitor Centre, Margate, CT9 4JX

10am-3pm. In support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal there will be military vehicles on display, recruitment stands, raffle, tombola, games, modelling club displays and more. Expect a great day out for all the family. Charges apply. For more details visit www.hornby.com/ visitorcentre

Bird Ringing, RSPB Northward Hill, Bromhey Farm, Cooling, ME3 8DS 9-11am. Go along to a public bird ringing demonstration, led by a BTO qualified ringer. Booking is essential. For more information visit www. rspb.org.uk

Wed 5 Jun

Stories and Rhymes, Maidstone Museum, ME14 1LH

10.30-11.30am. Listen to a story, join in with the actions, rhymes and songs, and make a themed paper craft to take home. Refreshments included. Suitable for under 5s. Charges apply. For more details visit museum. maidstone.gov.uk

Sat 8 Jun

Gung-Ho! Seriously Fun Inflatable 5k, Mote Park, Maidstone, ME15 7RN

9am-3pm. The world’s biggest inflatable 5k run is coming to Maidstone. Suitable for anyone over 4ft tall, perfect for all fitness levels and with no pressure to be fast. Take on the Gung-Ho! course with your friends, family or work colleagues. For more details and to sign-up visit www.hokh.org

With Map and Musket, Quebec House, Westerham, TN16 1TD

1-4pm. Bring history to life with an historic re-enactment. Join an eighteenth century surveyor as he explains how map makers played a key role in the Quebec campaign. Children are welcome. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ quebechouse

Broadwood Square Piano Playing Live, Chartwell, Westerham, TN16 1PS

2-4pm. Immerse yourself in historic music played by a talented volunteer on an eighteenth century Broadwood square piano.Visitors with experience are also welcome to play. Children are welcome. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell

Learn to Ride, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF

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Hedgehog Education Packs

Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) has launched a series of fun and interactive hedgehog education packs for primary schools and teachers, aimed at Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. From ‘homes for hogs’ to ‘bug banquets’, these resources will help pupils learn all about the world of hedgehogs and how small changes made at school or at home can make a big difference. The activities on offer include learning about hedgehogs, preparing bug banquets, designing hedgehog houses, identifying hedgehog hazards to look out for and discovering what makes a healthy hedgehog dinner. These free resources cover a variety of national curriculum subjects and include programmes of study, which can be carried out come rain or shine inside a classroom or outside in the playground! Designed to be used by teachers and other educational leaders including those running kids’ clubs, Scouts and Girl Guides, the

International aid charity WaterAid has launched its first-ever voice skill powered for Amazon Alexa. WaterAid Voices, an interactive storytelling experience for schools and families helps to educate children about the state of the world’s water, toilets and hygiene around the world. The skill will take children to a different land entirely to learn about life in the Madagascan village of Tsarafangitra. Through a series of six interactive voice messages, they will learn some handy phrases in the local language, recipes in Malagasy cuisine and how to spot a zebu through quizzes and mini-games. Designed with Key Stage 2 students in mind, this provides the perfect post-school activity for parents who want an interactive, educational and enjoyable past-time for all the family, while raising awareness of an important topic. A shocking one in three of the world’s schools lack adequate toilets, compromising children’s human rights to sanitation and leaving them to either use dirty, unsafe pits, go in the open, or stay at home, resulting in missed school days and loss of potential. WaterAid Voices is one way that the charity hopes to get more people talking about an issue that impacts the lives of many every day, including young people in some of the world’s poorest places. Find out more on www.wateraid.org. Photo credit: WaterAid/Ernest Randriarimalala

The High Weald Academy

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activities are mainly science-based, but also include elements from other subjects such as P.E., art, maths and citizenship. To access these free resources, visit www.ptes.org/hedgehog-activities where you will find details of each activity as well as links to national curriculum programmes of study and additional worksheets which are also free to download. To find out more about PTES, visit www.ptes.org or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To find out more about Hedgehog Street, a joint campaign by PTES and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society, visit www.hedgehogstreet.org. Photo credit: Hedgehog Street

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The Help a South African School Competition

A nationwide initiative, which is part of the South African Fruit campaign, invites schools to submit an assembly script based around doing good with South African fruit. The winning school will be awarded £2,000 to spend on school resources and the two runners up will receive £500 each. The winner will be asked to perform the assembly in front of the judging panel and local press. Judging the scripts will be the South African embassy in the UK and British television presenter, author, broadcaster and live-show performer, Stefan Gates. Stefan told Primary Times, “I have supported this initiative for several years by putting on one of my science stage shows (Gastronaut Live) for the winning school. The competition is a fantastic opportunity for primary schools to learn about South Africa, and understand how buying South African fruit can have such a great impact on the lives of the country’s growers and workers.” Alongside the competition will be the opportunity for primary schools to donate unwanted English text and reading books to deprived schools in South Africa. All you have to do is visit the website, fill out the form and your books will be collected. The South Africa fruit industry is committed to supporting its workers and their families. For more information and to enter the competition, please visit www.helpasouthafricanschool.co.uk.

Helping Children See Seaweed Differently It’s slippery, slimy, smelly stuff but it’s vitally important to our coastal ecology. Seaweed provides protection from waves and storms, shelter for fish and shellfish, energy for intertidal creatures and even food

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for us. With around 650 seaweed species in the UK, we are living in a global diversity hotspot. It’s estimated that 70- 80% of the world’s oxygen comes from marine algae which also helps us by locking up C02 to slow climate change.Yet most of us are unaware of the importance of seaweed or how to recognise and record it. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), has created a programme to bring this vital, yet often overlooked and misunderstood part of our coast to life for seven to eleven-year-olds. They have created a new suite of downloadable resources to help primary school teachers and other youth group leaders introduce children aged 7 to 11, to the beauty, diversity and value of seven easily found seaweed species that thrive on our coasts. Fun activities to do on the shore supplement the Big Seaweed Search activity itself. Associated indoor sessions use curriculum linked lessons, games, practical activities, video and even dance to bring seaweeds alive and encourage children to delve deeper and discover the amazing attributes of algae. All resources are freely available, and sessions can be amended to suit any particular group and teaching situation. For more information, visit MCS Cool Seas Explorer website, www.mcsuk.org/coolseas. Photo credit: Jules Agate

Let’s Play National Theatre Programme Primary school teachers across the UK can join the Let’s Play programme, giving them access to cross-curricular resources to transform theatre-making in schools. It was developed by the National Theatre with teachers and school leaders from a broad range of primary schools, aiming to transform creativity and theatremaking, with pupils and teachers learning new skills. The programme allows schools to create an impressive and entertaining school play that everyone will be proud of. Pupils gain confidence and team working skills and teachers learn how to stage highquality school productions, as well as developing their understanding of creative learning and how to apply those skills in their classrooms. Once registered, schools will gain access to eight new scripts for children to perform, musical scores and backing tracks for original songs and will have the opportunity to complete CPD courses for teachers led by professional theatre makers. Teachers will also get a toolkit, film resources and cross-curricular activities and children will have the opportunity to gain an Arts Award. Let’s Play costs £350 per academic year. Discounted places are also available. For more information, visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk or alternatively contact Lorna on 020 7452 3370 or at lmcginty@ nationaltheatre.org.uk. Our picture shows pupils from Queen’s Park Primary School staging their play at Theatre Royal Brighton. Photo credit: Ellie Kurttz

St Augustine Academy

All parents want the best education for their child and have high expectations of what an ideal secondary school should be providing at this critical stage of a child’s life. St Augustine Academy in Maidstone is a small friendly school with superb modern facilities where every individual is known, valued and encouraged to progress and excel. The staff have high expectations of every student and the academic and skill-based curriculum is an ideal preparation for their future life, whatever career path they choose to follow. The Academy’s excellent teaching and learning is reflected in their endorsement by Ofsted who rated them as ‘Good’ in both 2014 and 2018. In addition to the challenging academic curriculum, students have the opportunity to broaden their horizons and increase their skills through the extra-curricular programme of activities and the weekly

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Enrichment session. This enables students to choose each term from a very varied and unique list of classes which include weightlifting, chess, horse riding, cooking, and a ‘signing’ choir which take place at the Academy as well as at specialist venues nearby. St Augustine Academy wants all students to enjoy learning and to be creative and provides the ideal environment for every child to progress, thrive and succeed. Nothing beats sampling the Academy experience first-hand. Tours start in the week beginning 10 June on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 11am. Call 01622 752 490 to book your place or visit the website, www.saa.woodard.co.uk, to find out more about the Academy life.

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Out of School Activities Razzamataz Theatre Schools

Enjoy summer holiday fun with hits from the West End Musicals in Medway, Maidstone and Tonbridge. Smash hit West End shows such as Mary Poppins, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Aladdin and Matilda have rekindled the love for musical theatre with children of all ages so this summer, why not give your child an incredible opportunity to take part in their very own performing arts week where they can experience the thrill of learning musical theatre while making new friends? Regardless of ability, the Razzamataz Summer Schools held in Maidstone, Medway and Tonbridge will be a fantastic fun week. They are suitable for all aged 5–18 yrs. Everyone will have the chance to learn dances from industry leading professionals as they work together in building characters, looking at scripts, learn exciting songs and dances. The whole week is about having fun. Daily workshops are designed for students to explore many areas of the performing arts such as dance / singing / musical theatre / acting in performance / creativity and improvisation skills and performance techniques. At the end of the week, the children will get the chance to shine and proudly show what they have achieved to friends and family. Classes are conducted in small groups based on age. All the tutors are working professionals within the theatre and performing arts industries and hold a full DBS. This is a great opportunity for children to experience the benefits of being a Razzamataz student and find out more about the part-time performing arts classes for children from age 2-18. The curriculum covers a range of performance styles from classic West End musical theatre to commercial dance, singing and TV and Radio Presenting. For more information, contact Medway@razzamataz.co.uk or maidstone@razzamataz.co.uk or tonbridge@razzamataz.co.uk, call, 01634 893524/ 01622 322817 / 07401 801318 or visit www.razzamataz.co.uk. Limited places are available. Sibling discounts apply.

or strong actors for the Royal Shakespeare Company. At other times they look for a great smile or comedic eyes for a TV ad. You just never know. So often the best preparation for these visiting agents is simply to be yourself and have fun. Showtime teachers have all been there before and can offer lots of advice. You can try out Showtime for free. Just visit www.showtime. london or call 01732 430 300.

Premier Education Camps

Premier Education is the UK’s No 1 provider of sport and physical activity to primary schools. Established in 1999, they are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children through physical activity and believe that getting fit and healthy should be fun for every child. Be sure to look out for Premier Holiday Camps near you during the next school holiday. These camps are designed for 4-12 year olds and run 5 days a week, from morning to afternoon, making them a great childcare alternative. Premier Holiday Camps include a wide variety of sports, arts and games, with a big mix designed to engage every child, no matter what they’re into. Activities can include tennis, handball, drama, dance, frisbee, mask making and more. All the activities are run by highly trained coaches to make sure your child will learn new skills and build confidence throughout each session. You can learn more at www.premier-education.com.

Showtime Stage Schools

A Showtime Stage School teaches children to sing, dance and act with confidence. To give a child the gift of confidence will help them excel now and as they grow up. Showtime classes last 3 hours and are taught at weekends by professional actors, singers and dancers from stage and screen. Children make many new friends at Showtime. After all there is nothing like rehearsing and performing a fun-packed musical routine to bring children together. From time to time, casting agents like to visit Showtime to seek out their rising stars. Over one third of students have an agent and are regularly invited to attend castings and auditions. Learning lines for a cat food advert or a song for a West End theatre is great fun and makes children feel very special. Every agent has a different take on what they are looking for. Sometimes they seek keen singers and dancers for musical theatre 18

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Out of School Activities

Barracudas

Barracudas Activity Day Camps offer fun activity weeks and days for children during the holidays. With over 40 locations, and over 80 activities for 4½-14 year olds, Barracudas is perfect for every family. Barracudas is a leader in the field, offering an amazing experience for children in fantastic settings. With a choice of varied activities for every session including archery, fencing, arts & crafts, motor sports and dance & drama, it’s no wonder Barracudas is the UK’s first choice. Peace of mind is priceless for parents looking for school holiday fun. All Barracudas camps are Ofsted registered, with more ‘Outstanding’ ratings than any other comparable provider. Each venue is easily accessible and they offer added flexibility for busy parents with their Early and Late Clubs to ease the pressure of the commute. Barracudas is an excellent holiday childcare solution for children and parents alike. Local venues include Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks, with camps running from 22 Jul – 30 August and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and Tonbridge Grammar School both running camps from 29 July – 23 August.

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What’s On

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June

Borrow a Birdwatcher, RSPB Dungeness, Lydd, TN29 9PN

Sat 8 – Sun 9 Jun

Family Living History: The Dutch are Coming, Upnor Castle, ME2 4XG

A family-friendly living history event depicting the events in 1667 when the Dutch sailed up the river to attack the English fleet at anchor. During the craft activity, join local artist Xtina Lamb for a special drop-in session to print your own Dutch Raid inspired artwork onto a badge or magnet. For more details visit www.enjoymedway.org

Sun 9 Jun

Tunerfest South, Brands Hatch Circuit, Longfield, DA3 8NG 9am. Tunerfest South brings together some of the latest and greatest modified cars from across the country for a celebration of all things performance and tuning. Under 13s are admitted free. For more details and to book visit www.brandshatch.co.uk

We Are Beams’ Colour Dash, Swanley Park BR8 7PW 10am-12noon. Expect great family fun with this established event. You can run or walk the 5k route and have coloured powder thrown at you at each 1km marker. All ages are welcome to support this local disabled children’s charity. For more details visit www. beamscolourdash2019.eventbrite. co.uk

Wed 12 Jun

Walled Garden Wednesday: Growing Tomatoes, Scotney Castle, TN3 8JN

2-3pm. Learn about the techniques and the challenges we face in producing delicious tomatoes. Admission charges apply. Booking not needed. For details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/scotney-castle

Wonderful Wildflowers, RSPB Dungeness, Lydd, TN29 9PN 10.30am-12.30pm. Go along and learn about wonderful wildflowers on a walk around the reserve with an expert guide. June is the best time of year to see the reserve in full bloom. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.rspb.org/PTDun

10.30am-1.30pm. With one-on-one guidance from an RSPB volunteer and expert birdwatcher, you’ll be taught some of the basics of bird identification and taken to the best spots around the reserve to practice. Booking is essential. Charges apply. Visit www.rspb.org/PTDun

Fri 14 – Sun 16 Jun

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch Circuit, Longfield, DA3 8NG

Bennetts BSB’s new look lines up a mix of big-name superstars, established series veterans, and young blood on the grid for 2019. Under 13s admitted free. For more details visit and to book www.brandshatch. co.uk

Sat 15 Jun

Learn to Ride, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Jun

Fathers’ Day Weekend, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Say thank you to Dad this Fathers’ Day and spoil him with a memorable day out and meal. There will be supercars on display as well as fun craft activities and face painting for kids. For more details, timings and to book visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Railway Weekends, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

Sat 15 – Sun 23 Jun

Betty’s Flower Festival, Scotney Castle, TN3 8JN

11am-4pm. Celebrate Betty Hussey’s love of flowers.Visit the house decorated with floral displays, as well

Fri 14 Jun

Solar Viewing, Bore Place, Chiddingstone, TN8 7AR

7-9pm. This is an unusual opportunity to look at the Sun, in a completely safe and controlled environment. The Edenbridge and District Astronomers are returning to Bore Place for another popular astronomy session. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.boreplace.org

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as stepping out into the picturesque gardens. Admission charges apply. Booking not needed. For details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scotneycastle

Sun 16 Jun

Fathers’ Day, Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, TN15 0NT 10am-3pm. A fun day for all the family including games, beer tasting and fishing in the moat. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ ightham-mote

25th Classic Car Show, Rare Breeds Centre, Ashford, TN26 3RJ

Calling all Classic Vintage and Veteran Vehicle Enthusiasts! With almost 200 exhibitors, the 25th Vintage Car Rally will be bigger and better than ever before. There will also be stalls, a falconry display and the Rare Breeds famous pig racing. For more details visit www.rarebreeds.org.uk

River Festival, Various Locations in Chatham

11am-5pm. This free family fun event includes demonstrations and have-a-go river and land activities. The ever-popular fire tug returns, and new for this year are performances by the army boat display team. For more details and timings visit www. medway.gov.uk/events

Wed 19 Jun

Summer Wildlife Walk, RSPB Dungeness, Lydd, TN29 9PN

10.30am-12.30pm. Take a stroll around a reserve with a friendly guide. Learn about the fantastic wildlife as well as information about the reserve’s history and ecology. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.rspb.org/PTDun

Sat 22 Jun

Medway Print Festival in Refugee Week, Huguenot Museum, Rochester, ME1 1LX

10am-2pm. Go along and try out Gelli printing, use stamps, stencils and cut outs to create your one-off print. Then explore the galleries to find out more about the experience of refugees. All ages welcome. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.huguenotmuseum.org

Fawns, Knole Park, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RP

(Also 29 Jun) 10-11am. Join the park walk team on this short walk to look out for new additions to the landscape and deer herd. Booking not needed. Free event. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole

Wonderful Wildflowers, RSPB Dungeness, Lydd, TN29 9PN

2-4.30pm. Go along and learn about wonderful wildflowers on a walk around the reserve with an expert guide. June is the best time of year to see the reserve in full bloom. Booking is essential. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit www.rspb.org/PTDun

Learn to Ride, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF

Sat 22 – Sun 23 Jun

Hever’s Home Front, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Experience the sights and smells of wartime Britain with authentic cooking, along with displays of US military vehicles. Step into the shoes of those from the time by dressing up in period costume with prizes for the best-dressed visitor. For more details, timings and to book visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

BARC Sports and Saloon Car Championships, Brands Hatch Circuit, Longfield, DA3 8NG This weekend features a feast of BARC racing action, with frenetic battles anticipated with the return of the Jaguar Series Elite to the Indy circuit for their 2nd meeting of the year at Brands Hatch. Under 13s admitted free. For more details visit www.brandshatch.co.uk

Sun 23 Jun

Bubble Rush, Mote Park, Maidstone, ME15 7RN

A fun run like no other! Start in a sea of foam, and as you go around the course you’ll encounter four Bubble Stations pumping out different coloured bubbles. The course is pushchair and wheelchair-friendly. With no age limit, the whole family can take part. To sign-up visit www. demelza.org.uk

The Friars Summer Fayre, Aylesford Priory, ME20 7BX

11am-4.30pm. Be thrilled by the spectacular knights of the crusade medieval re-enactment, doctor diablo’s circus sideshow, love music, locals dance groups and more. Under 12s go free. For more details visit www.thefriars.org.uk

Wed 26 Jun

Composting and Wormeries, Scotney Castle, TN3 8JN

2-3pm. Go along behind the scenes to see how Scotney’s team have structured the compost area and learn how to use a wormery. Admission charges apply. Booking not needed. For details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/scotney-castle

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Win a Family Pass for the entire month of August Dinotropolis at Bluewater features animatronic dinosaurs, a dino jungle that is three storeys of soft play, dino interactives, raptor racing, a dino escape challenge and the tasty Fossil Café serving healthy, delicious food. Children have the chance to become real Dino Rangers when they explore the Jurassic world in the Discovery Cove, they can search for fossils in the Dino Dig and discover all of their favourite dinosaurs throughout the park, as they come face to face with the ‘living’ animatronic beasts. Youngsters can build their own volcanoes at the scientific sand table, draw in the arts and crafts corner and bring their hand drawn dinosaurs to life on huge interactive screens. Take your chances at sneaking past the sleeping monsters in the Dino Escape challenge. Dinotropolis is fully air conditioned so a perfect place for youngsters to run around in the heat of summer. A limited number of unlimited use passes will be available to purchase for August so please check the website for more details as they’re announced. For your chance to win a family pass for 4 for unlimited entry during the month of August, tell us which is your favourite dinosaur. See below for details of how to enter.

Win PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups Goodies The latest film featuring all your favourite PAW Patrol characters, PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups (Cert U) will be released in cinemas on 17 May. When Harold, Mayor Humdinger’s nephew, accidentally diverts a meteor and changes its path to hit Adventure Bay, Ryder and the pups jump into action. But when the meteor showers the pups and Harold with a mysterious green energy, they all get superpowers and become mighty pups. With his new powers, Harold schemes to become the Super Mayor of Adventure Bay and captures Ryder in the tower. Will the pups manage to work together to defeat Harold and his mega robot and save Ryder? The overall winner of our PAW Patrol competition will win a bundle of PAW Patrol goodies from Nickelodeon and seven runners-up will win a bundle of Nickelodeon family DVDs and toys, including one PAW Patrol toy. For your chance to win, tell us the name of your favourite PAW Patrol pup. See below for details of how to enter.

Win Great Prizes with The Rare Breeds Centre

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Competitions There’s so much to do for the whole family at the Rare Breeds Centre’s 100-acre farm. Daily activities include Meet the Animals, Falconry Displays, the famous Pig Racing and trailer rides to the top of the farm and back. There are lots of activities such as zip wires, a hill fort, tube maze and a playground for the tots. Adventurous kids and ‘big kids’ will love The Mysterious Marsh, a woodland assault course where you can test your agility and balancing skills. Visit the colourful and exotic butterfly tunnel and its glorious tropical plants. For more information, visit rarebreeds.org.uk or call 01233 861493. We have 5 family day passes with goody bags for the children to give away to lucky Primary Times readers. For your chance to win, tell us what type of animal races at the Rare Breeds Centre. See below for details of how to enter. Photo credit: Lindsay McHale

Win Official Cricket World Cup Books It’s going to be an exciting summer with the ICC Cricket World Cup coming to England and Wales. It’s the world’s most important cricket tournament. The ICC Cricket World Cup England & Wales 2019: The Official Book and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Kids’ Handbook are the only official companion books, perfect for mums, dads and children. They contain everything fans need to follow and enjoy the summer 2019 tournament, with descriptions of the cities and grounds which will host games, full guides to the 10 teams and a fill-in guide for every match to create a personal memento. The books are available at www.carltonbooks.co.uk and all good bookstores. We have five sets of these lovely books for Primary Times readers to win. For your chance to win, tell us how many players there are in a cricket team. See below for details of how to enter. ™ ICC Business Corporation FZ LLC 2018. All rights reserved.

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competitions@primarytimes.biz with the competition name as the subject by Friday 14 June 2019. If you are entering more than one competition you can put all entries in the same envelope.

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What’s On

More What’s On Your family diary for May and June

June Fri 28 Jun

Borrow a Birdwatcher, RSPB Dungeness, Lydd, TN29 9PN

Sat 29 Jun

Family Printmaking Workshop, Maidstone Museum, ME14 1LH

1pm-3.30pm. Children and adults can collaborate to create an animal-inspired design using the Endangered & Extinct exhibition as inspiration. Charges apply. For more details and to book visit museum. maidstone.gov.uk

Junior Aquathlon, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL

The swim will take place in the moat surrounding this iconic Castle and the run will be across the stunning estate. For each child registered an accompanying adult can spectate the race for free and also enjoy the Castle, grounds and attractions for the whole day. Ages 8-14. For more information and to book visit www.leeds-castle.com

Learn to Ride, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF

Sat 29 – Sun 30 Jun

Legends of Brands Hatch Superprix, Brands Hatch Circuit, Longfield, DA3 8NG Two days of glorious action on the world-famous full Grand Prix circuit, starring an eclectic range of retro single-seaters, GTs, and touring cars. Under 13s admitted free. For more details visit www. brandshatch.co.uk

Armed Forces Community Fun Day, The Leas Bandstand, Arena Area and The Leas, CT20 2XL 11am-8pm. Folkestone’s Armed Forces Day is a free family day out with recognition of Service Personnel,Veterans and Cadets past, present and future the prime focus. This year’s event will include an air display from the Red Arrows. For details visit www.folkestonetc. kentparishes.gov.uk

Summer Vintage Fair, Chiddingstone Castle, TN8 7AD 11am-4.30pm.You are invited to enjoy a festival of vintage for all the family in Chiddingstone Castle’s grounds. For more details and enquiries visit www. chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

Gallyard Tudor Dancers, Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, TN15 0NT

12.30-1pm, 2.30-3pm. Tudor dancing with the backdrop of the beautiful Ightham Mote, performed by the Gallyard Tudor Dancers. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ ightham-mote

Focus On Walderslade, Hook Meadow, Chatham, ME5 0TZ

10.30am-4.30pm. Step inside a big top circus tent, you’ll find aerial and tight wire shows, uni-cycling, juggling workshops and circus craft. Get involved in have-a-go activities and watch demonstrations from Team Extreme and Action Wheels. For more details visit www.visitmedway. org or email eventsteam@medway. gov.uk

July Mon 1 Jul

Canada Day, Quebec House, Westerham, TN16 1TD

1-4pm. Help celebrate Canada Day with storytelling, come and try Mrs Wolfe’s recipes. Children are welcome. Free event, admission applies. Booking not needed. For more details visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/quebechouse

Sun 30 Jun

Foraging with The Wild Kitchen, Betteshanger Park, Deal, CT14 0BF

10am-1pm. Sample the flavours of nature with Lucia Stuart’s Wild Kitchen Foraging Workshop as part of Deal Music & Arts. This is the perfect introduction to searching for and cooking wild foraged food. Under 6s go free. Charges apply. For more details visit www. betteshanger-park.co.uk

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Mon 1 – Wed 31 Jul

House Timed Tickets: July 2019, Chartwell, Westerham, TN16 1PS

Fri 5 – Sun 7 Jul

11am–3.30pm. Enjoy a magnificent display featuring representative aircraft from the Battle of Britain era. See Spitfires, Hurricanes and other aircraft of the period such as the Tiger Moth and Harvard T6. For more details and to book visit www.headcornevents.co.uk

8am-6pm. A showcase event for farming, countryside and rural life. The three day event brings together the very best of Kent with animals and food, fun and excitement and above all a sense of what The Garden of England has to offer. For more details visit www.kentshowground.co.uk

Sun 7 Jul

Sat 6 Jul

Deutsche Fest, Brands Hatch Circuit, Longfield, DA3 8NG

Medieval Pageant and Trail 2019, Canterbury City Centre, CT1 2BZ

Huge German vehicle displays, German food and music. This is an all-out celebration of German efficiency and engineering brilliance. Under 13s admitted free. For more details and to book visit www. brandshatch.co.uk

11am. Commemorating Henry ll’s pilgrimage to Canterbury and astonishing public apology in 1174, this colourful parade features historical characters, local schools and community and re-enactment groups, giants, music and medieval mayhem for all ages.Visit www. canterburybid.co.uk

Sound of Music Sing-A-Long, Tower Theatre, Folkestone, CT20 3HL

MotorSport Vision Racing is set for a thrilling weekend of racing from both single seater and closed wheel cars. Racing includes the Volkswagen Racing Cup, Touring Car Trophy and many more. Under 13s admitted free. For more details and to book visit www.brandshatch.co.uk

Costume Tours, Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, TN30 7NG

Railway Weekends, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, ME4 4TE

Battle of Britain Air Show, Headcorn Aerodrome, Ashford, TN27 9HX

Kent County Show 2019, Kent Showground, Maidstone, ME14 3JF

With Map and Musket, Quebec House, Westerham, TN16 1TD

Sat 6 – Sun 7 Jul

House timed tickets run every 10 mins throughout the day, from 11.30am Mon-Fri and from 11am on weekends. Booking is essential. Admission applies.Visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell

MSVR German Race Day, Brands Hatch Circuit, Longfield, DA3 8NG

2.30pm. Based on Baroness Maria von Trapp’s 1949 autobiography, this wonderful new staging of The Sound of Music tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings. Charges apply. To book visit www. towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk

Biggin Hill Concert Band, Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, TN15 0NT

1-1.45pm, 2.30-3.15pm. The 25 piece wind concert band will be entertaining visitors with an outdoor afternoon concert on the North lawn. Free event, admission applies. For more details visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote

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