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Word Search Can you fi nd all these words in the word search? Rat, Chinchilla, Squirrel, Beaver, Coypu, Gerbil, Rodent, Mouse, Capybara, GuineaPig, Vole, Mara, Muskrat, Lemming A H L I B R E G N M R L K C O Y P U J D A M L L E M M I N G B U E I S L A N M T Y S R R H K R E O N P K R E D C A A U E A R I V T M N P S D C A U A O A X I E O F T Q E G L R G H R C J S B R N E B V C K atie lown’s acey odents A n s w e r s Quiz Corner What do rodents say when they play bingo? Eyes down for a full mouse! What did the mouse say when his friend broke his front tooth? Hard cheese! What goes dot, dot, dash, squeak? Mouse code! Why did the mouse stay inside? Because it was raining cats and dogs! Why did the mouse eat a candle? For some light refreshment! R acey R odents A B Can you spot 10 differences?

Help the mice get home... What mouse was a Roman Emperor? Julius Cheeser! What’s small, furry and brilliant at sword fi ghts? A mouseketeer! What goes What’s small, mouse! What did For some light Julius Cheeser! and dogs! Why did the

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Can you draw a picture or write a poem about anything to do with mice, squirrels or other rodents. Make it as wacky and colourful as you can! 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

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Send your entry together with this completed form to: Annie's Competition, Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG or scan them both and email them to: competitions@primarytimes.biz Closing date 24 April 2020. Good Luck!

What kind of cheese do rodents like? Mousearella!Mousearella!

All rodents have two front teeth that keep growing every day. Most rodents are small but the South American Capybara can weigh up to 115 pounds. Rodents usually only live 3-4 years. There are 56 known species of rats. Most rodents are herbivores. Rat pups can reproduce every 3 weeks. that keep growing every day. Did you know... How does a mouse feel after it takes a shower? Squeaky clean! How does clean!

April Family Days, The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH 10am-2pm. Learn more about life in the Iron Age. Handle replica weaponry and objects, learn more about what people wore, how they made their clothes, and have a go at weaving on a loom. Take part in minidigs, craft and trails. Activities may differ. For more details visit www. thenovium.org Sat 25 – Sun 26 Apr Birdsong Festival, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 10am-4pm. With friendly guides stationed at hotspots and mini masterclasses to introduce you to brilliant birdsong, experience this springtime sensation. Hopefully you might hear the most celebrated songster – the nightingale. Drop-in. For more information visit www. rspb.org.uk/PTPul Sat 25 Apr–Sun 31 May PJ Masks Stop the Mayhem!, SEA LIFE Brighton, BN2 1TB Romeo, Luna Girl and Ninjalino have taken over SEA LIFE Brighton and caused Marine Mayhem. Help the PJ Masks defeat the night-time baddies and restore the aquarium back to its peaceful state. Find the 5 action pods and receive an amazing reward. For more information visit www.visitsealife.com Sun 26 Apr Plant Fair, Arundel Castle, BN18 9PA Over 20 specialist nurseries exhibiting and selling a wide range of locally grown, good quality and often unusual plants, bulbs and shrubs. Charges apply. For more information visit www.arundelcastle.org Wed 29 Apr Hollybush Wood Walk, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE 12noon-1pm. An opportunity to explore the wood with its stunning bluebells and years of stories to tell. Learn the fascinating history behind this ancient woodland on a guided walk with an expert volunteer. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen May Sat 2 May Littlehampton Town Artisan Market Superheroes Special, Littlehampton High Street, BN17 5EJ 10am-4pm. Celebrating its 5th year, local producers, creators, artisan craft makers, buskers and more will be sharing their skills and products at this community market. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Toy and Rail Collectors Fair, Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes Station, RH17 7BB 10am-4pm. Catering for everyone from avid collectors to the curious. In the extensive layout of stalls at Horsted Keynes you’ll find model railways, diecast models, collectables, railway books, photographs and more. Charges apply. For more details visit www.bluebellrailway.com Sat 2 – Sun 3 May Spring Food Festival, Weald & Downland Living Museum, PO18 0EU 10.30am-5pm. Enjoy free cookery demonstrations and short talks, shop from stall holders selling local produce, watch demonstrations and crafts, learn about historic food and drink and more. There’ll be lots of tasty samples to try before you buy. For more details visit www.wealddown.co.uk Spring Live! South of England Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL 9am-5pm. Celebrate the great British outdoors. Enjoy animal meet and greets, take part in wand-making workshops, let loose at the funfair and more. Something for the whole family to enjoy with live music, plus maypole dancing and axe throwing. For more information visit www.seas.org.uk Sun 3 May Look-Think-Make, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, TN40 1DP 2-4pm. Drop-in creative activities in dialogue with ideas in the exhibitions. Charges apply. Suitable for all ages. For more information visit www.dlwp.com Fri 8 May V for Victory, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL A fun and nostalgic event for the whole family, recreating the 1940s atmosphere to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Dressing up is a must – but leave the spam at home. There’ll be music, dance, vehicles and more. For more information visit www. bluebell-railway.com Fri 8 – Sun 10 May May Day Weekend Crafts, Bodiam Castle, Nr Robertsbridge, TN32 5UA 11am-12.30pm. Unleash your creativity and have a go at some natural crafts inspired by Jack in the Green. Drop-in, charges apply. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle

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” “ I saw your event in Primary Times.... Please mention you saw the event listed in Primary Times Inspired by Nature Spring Festival, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 10am-4pm. Celebrate springtime wildlife with friendly guides and mini masterclasses designed to take you behind the scenes or give you special hints and tips on finding and identifying wildlife. Drop-in, additional charges for some activities. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/ PTPul Sun 10 May Annual May Fair, Horam Manor Farm, Heathfield, TN21 0JB There’ll be plenty happening at the May Fair with stalls to browse, BBQ, pre-booking for tile decoration at The Little White Studio, try your hand at traditional skills, bouncy castle, circus skills, pony rides and lots more. For more information visit www.horammanorfarm.co.uk. Celebrations at Park Mill, Bateman’s, Burwash, TN19 7DS To celebrate National Mill Day there will be a series of short talks about the Mill by one of the guides at 11.30am, 12noon, and 12.30pm. Watch the millers work in the fully operation mill in the afternoon. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans 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 Wed 13 May Birding for Absolute Beginners – Garden Birds, RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, RH20 2EL 10am-1pm. You’ll be taken through the resources and equipment that will come in handy, hear lots of hints and tips on how to enjoy watching birds, and start to work on your bird identification skills. Booking essential, charges apply. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/PTPul Sat 16 May Littlehampton Lions Charity Street Fayre, High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EJ 9am-4pm. Charities and non-profit groups will be raising funds and promoting their group all day long. There will also be entertainment from local groups and a children’s entertainer. For more information visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk

Meet Masha, The Entertainer, County Mall, Crawley, RH10 1FP Your chance to meet Masha from ‘Masha and the Bear’. Free. Take photos and share for a chance to win a £25 gift card. For more information visit www.countymall.co.uk Seed Bombing, Standen House and Garden, East Grinstead, RH19 4NE 2-4pm. Help make the croquet lawn border bloom with wild flowers this summer by taking part in the seed bombing afternoon. All materials will be supplied, just roll up your sleeves and get throwing. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/standen Sat 16 – Sun 17 May Paws in the Park, South of England Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL 9.30am-5pm. A brilliant day out for all the family. Paws in the Park provides endless activities for dogs to enjoy with their owners, plus shopping, food, camping and all-day entertainment. Lots of ‘have a go’ activities and non-stop arena entertainment. For more details visit www.pawsinthepark.net

Sun 24 May Big Bank Holiday Family Fun Day, Fontwell Park, Fontwell, BN18 0SX If you’re searching for something to do this bank holiday, look no further than Fontwell Park. It’s the perfect way to spend the day with your family. There’s plenty of entertainment set to keep your children entertained, and lots to do for adults too. For more details visit www.fontwellpark.co.uk Tues 26 May Urban Dance and BBoy Championships 2020, Brighton Marina, BN2 5WA 10am-6pm. Join the BBoy and Bgirl Battles, dance workshops and street dance performances. Hosted by local dance legend JP Omari and judged by UK Bboy Champions. Free. For more information visit www. brightonmarina.co.uk

Our next copy deadline is 24 April 2020 If you have something you would like us to try and publicise (space permitting) please email it to listings@ primarytimes.biz

All your own work!

Kobra Abrams aged 8

Imogen aged 7

Congratulations to the following people who won competitions in our February Half Term issue. Clare Moloney is the lucky Little Mix winner. Asterix DVD and book bundles were won by Liz Phillips and Emilia Hesketh. Aidan Jones won a box of books for his school - Crownfi eld Infant School. Eloise Smith, Alex English, Grace Masterson, Molly Mayhew and Clara de Rennes won a Malefi cent: Mistress of Evil DVD. Jenson Day, Imaani Muhaimin, Ewan Freeman and Jowita Gostek won copies of 'The Boy with the Saucepan Hat' book. Peppa Pig: My First Concert tickets were won by Arianne Knight. Malaki Mates won a family ticket to Chessington World of Adventures. Imogen aged 7 won Annie's drawing competition for the under 8s and our older winner was Kobra Abrams aged 8. Well done to all our competition winners on this page and enjoy all the artwork! Congratulations to the following people who won competitions in our February Half Term issue. Clare Moloney

If you would like to see your work displayed here then just send us a drawing, poem, riddles, jokes or short story and we'll do our very best to include it. Send it to: Good Work Page Primary Times 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG

Thank you to Amanda aged 6 for her lovely painting, Sanaya Azeem for her happy garden picture, Lusia Banbury for her illustrated poem that she must have spent a lot of time on and Emilia Narkevic for her 'best family ever'. We love seeing your work so do please keep sending it to us. We're happy to receive artwork from the whole class so do feel free to send us class entries.