Competitions - You’ve got to be in it to win it

Competitions Competitions Win Tickets for Paws in the Park Spring Show Paws in the Park, the show for all working, trained and pet dogs, is returning to the South of England Showground, Ardingly on 16 and 17 May. Paws in the Park is a brilliant day out for all the family and provides endless activities for dogs to enjoy with their owners. There is also shopping, food, camping and all-day entertainment including the K9 Aquazone featuring Dash ‘n’ Splash and doggy water sports. The show is open on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May. Advanced ticket prices start at £9 for children and £12 for adults and can be purchased online at www.pawsinthepark.net or on the gate. MDS Shows have teamed up with Primary Times magazine to give away ten family tickets to Paws in the Park Spring Show. For your chance to win, tell us in which zone dogs can compete in doggy water sports. See below for details of how to enter. Win Tickets to the South of England Show Offering every generation the chance to re-connect with the countryside and have a great day out, the South of England Show 2020 features a non-stop programme of agricultural and equestrian competitions and displays, live entertainment, rural crafts and an abundance of food, drink and shopping opportunities. Children can meet hundreds of animals, take part in the ‘roarsome’ Dinosaur trail and meet a T-Rex, experience life as a Saxon or Viking, try their hand at pond dipping and so much more. The show will also feature amazing stunt displays from the Atkinson Action Horses as well as international level show jumping, heavy horse displays, livestock parades and lots more - a show set to wow visitors of all ages! The South of England Show is on Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 June at the South of England Showground, Ardingly. Tickets are available from www.seas.org.uk and cost £19.80 for adults. For your chance to win a pair of tickets (children under 16 go free), tell us which dinosaur you can meet on the dinosaur trail. See below for details of how to enter.

Win an Exclusive Spy Bundle with MY SPY To celebrate the UK release of MY SPY starring Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman, Kristen Schaal and Ken Jeong, we are thrilled to be hosting a competition to win an exclusive MY SPY prize bundle including a hoodie, a special spy pen, a notebook and a portable power pack.

JJ, a hardened CIA operative,

finds himself at the mercy of

a precocious 9 year old girl,

having been sent undercover to surveil her family. Despite his reluctance, JJ finds he is no match for Sophie’s disarming charm and wit. The family comedy MY SPY is out in cinemas now.

For your chance to win this great prize, tell us how old the junior spy is. See below for details of how to enter.

Win a Copy of Find the Spy Find the Spy by Zoë Armstrong and Shelly Laslo, published by Puffin on 19 March, is a fascinating introduction to the world of spies. Discover the true stories of eight spies: one who crawled across the rooftops of Paris, one who hid secrets in her wooden leg, and even the grandma-nextdoor who turned out to be a spy. With eight fiendish spotting scenes, only the most cunning reader will be able to find the real-life spies hidden throughout this book. Learn top-secret skills such as the art of disguise, coding secret messages and writing in invisible ink. This Easter, Imperial War Museum London will be putting the kids through their paces with a secret agent crash course, inspired by real life spies. This free family event is taking place on 4 and 5 April between 11am and 4pm. Assemble at 11am either day for your secret mission. For more information, visit www.iwm.org.uk. For your chance to win a copy of Find the Spy, tell us where the secret agent crash course is being held. See below for details of how to enter.

To enter any of the competitions send your answer along with your name, age, school, address and phone number to Primary Times, 7 Southbrook Mews, London, SE12 8LG. Don’t forget to include the name of the competition. Alternatively email your answer and details to competitions@primarytimes.biz with the competition name as the subject by Friday 24 April 2020. If you are entering more than one competition you can put all entries in the same envelope.

April

Pond Dipping and Bug Hunting, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE 10.30am-12.30pm. As spring gets underway discover the weird and wonderful creatures that lurk in the depths of the lovely pond and live in the Discovery Zone. Booking essential, charges apply. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/ PTPag The Northern Lights, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP (Also 19 Apr). 3.30pm. Learn how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of the Northern Lights, and how these are visible from the ground. Booking essential. For more details and to book visit www.southdowns. org.uk Wed 15 Apr Be a Graphic Designer, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.30am-3.30pm. Do you think letters of the alphabet have different personalities? Use your imagination and have fun designing your own giant monogram. Workshop led by professional artist educators. Ages 6+. Booking essential, charges apply. For more information visit www. pallant.org.uk Wild Woodies Spring Holiday Club, Woods Mill, Henfield, BN5 9SD 10am-3pm. Learn basic bushcraft skills, practice safe fire lighting, make shelters, learn about animals that live in the woods and what they need to survive by playing stalking games amongst the trees. Booking essential, charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Southfields Out and About, Littlehampton, BN17 6AE 10am-12noon. Littlehampton Town Council’s Easter Holiday park session, with lots of eggciting fun to be had. A morning of energy-expending enjoyment. Ages 3-11. Free. For more information visit www. visitlittlehampton.co.uk Thurs 16 Apr Printmaking Fun, Worthing Museum, BN11 1HP 10.30am-12noon. Try printing with vegetables and fruit, making a printing plate with string and card and make a stencil. Enjoy experimenting and print onto fabric, paper and card. Ages 7-12. Booking essential, charges apply. For more information visit www. worthingmuseum.co.uk

Be an Illustrator, Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, PO19 1TJ 10.30am-3.30pm. Design and print your own storybook illustrations inspired by the current exhibition. Learn drypoint and mono printing techniques. Workshop led by professional artist educators. Ages 6+. Booking essential, charges apply. For more information visit www. pallant.org.uk Woodland Walk: Ranger’s Choice, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 11am-12.30pm. A guided walk exploring the many different wonders of the woods as chosen by the people who know them best. Spring is the season when the trees and plants are coming to life and birds can be seen and heard. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans Fri 17 Apr Family Art Friday, Worthing Museum, BN11 1HP 10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm. Discover many crafts to make from woodlands. Have a go at twig and withie art, owl craft, leaf art, weave simple baskets and more. All ages. Drop-in. For more information visit www.worthingmuseum.co.uk Scavenger Hunt & Rockpool Detective, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, East Dean, BN20 0AB (Also 2, 3 May). 10am-3pm. Pick up a tracker pack, get some tools and guidance, then head out on the beach and see what treasures you can find. Activities are self-led. Dropin, donations welcome. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/birling-gap-and-the-sevensisters Springtime Stars & Galaxies, South Downs Planetarium, Chichester, PO19 8RP 3.30pm. On late spring and summer evenings, if the skies are clear, you can see some familiar star patters including the Great Bear, Leo (the Lion), Virgo (the Maiden), Scorpius (the Scorpion) and many others. Booking essential. Ages 6+. For more details and to book visit www. southdowns.org.uk

Our listings are prepared a long time in advance. To make sure you have up to date details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure the information hasn’t changed. Sat 18 Apr Slindon’s Secret Bluebells, Slindon Estate, BN18 0RG 11am-1pm. Join a Ranger on a 2.5 mile long guided walk through the glorious spring woodlands and carpets of blue of Nore Woods. Booking essential, charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/slindon-estate Batty About Bats, Arundel WWT Centre, BN18 9PB A fun family-friendly bat walk aimed at children. Play the Bat-Moth game, visit bat hotspots around the reserve and watch bats feeding over the Arun Riverlife lagoon. Booking essential. For more information and to book visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetlandcentres/arundel Sat 18 – Sun 19 Apr The Kids’ Festival, South of England Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL A new event promising to be packed full of fun and interactive activities. Opportunities for your kids to enjoy themselves, from princess party to Didicars, circus skills, dance workshops, messy play, bouncy castle kingdom, face painting and more. For more details visit www. thekidsfestival.co.uk Model Railway Exhibition, Tanbridge House School, Horsham, RH12 1SR 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Crawley Model Railway Society are holding their 29th annual model railway exhibition. In addition to the 17 traditional layouts there will be a large Lego® model railway layout and a specialist Lego® retailer. Charges apply. For more details visit www. crawleymrs.org.uk Sun 19 Apr Bird Watching for Beginners, RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham, PO20 7NE 10am-1pm. Would you recognise a blackcap from its song or a spotted flycatcher by sight? Start with a short theory session, then go on a walk on the reserve, looking at identification by shape, colour, song and more. Booking essential, charges apply. For more details visit www.rspb.org.uk/ PTPag Sun 19 Apr – Sun 17 May Rhododendron Festival, Nymans, Handcross, RH17 6EB 10am-4pm. Celebrate the glory of Nyman’s rhododendron collection as it bursts into life this spring. Featuring rare and prize-winning ” “ I saw your event in Primary Times.... Please mention you saw the event listed in Primary Times

species. Find out more about these beautiful plants with pop-up displays, walks, talks and tours. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/nymans Wed 22 Apr Tulip Festival, Pashley Manor, near Wadhurst, TN5 7HE 10am-5pm. See one hundred and eight varieties of tulip planted in the colour themed garden ‘rooms’. Charges apply. For more information visit www.highweald.org Wed 22 Apr–Tues 5 May Sustrans Big Pedal, Nationwide Join in with the UK’s largest interschool cycling, walking and scooting challenges inspiring pupils, staff and parents to choose human power for their journey to school. To register and for free fun and interactive resources visit www.bigpedal.org.uk Thurs 23 Apr Bluebells and Beyond Tour, Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield, TN22 3QX (Also 30 Apr). 11.30am-1pm. Take a tour of the woods when they are at their most colourful. See the bluebells and hear historic and natural highlights from the Ranger. Booking essential, charges apply. For more details and to book visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-parkand-garden Fri 24 Apr Moth Trap Morning, Woods Mill, Henfield, BN5 9SD 8.30-9.30am. Watch as the previous nights’ moth trap is opened, then help to identify how many of the 2500 species of moths in the UK have been caught. Booking essential. For more details visit www. sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk My First Cinema: Animal Shorts, Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG Let the little ones enjoy a glimpse of nature with these great short films. Charges apply. For more information visit www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk Sat 25 Apr Family Days, The Novium, Chichester, PO19 1QH 10am-2pm. Learn more about life in the Iron Age. Handle replica weaponry and objects, learn about what people wore and how they made it. Try your hand at making salt-baked jewellery (booking for craft recommended). Free, drop-in. For more information and to book visit www.thenovium.org Lewes STEM Fair, Lewes Town Hall, BN7 2QS 11.30am-3pm. Explore the science behind new inventions, discover the latest technology and get creative with your own ideas for the future. Organised by Curiosity Sussex. For more information visit www. lewesstemfair.com