Book a 3 week trial for £25 For children aged 6mths to 6yrs www.babyballet.co.uk SCAN NOW AND RESERVE YOUR PLACE BOURNEMOUTH OPEN MORNING Talbot Heath Independent School for Girls aged 3-18 Book at talbotheath.org/openday Kindergarten, Pre-Prep & Junior Friday 29th Sept 2023 TALBOT HEATH P23 AVON TYRRELL ACTIVITY CENTRE P21 JASS STUDIOS P7 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk AUTUMN 2023
2 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Helping Kids Shine The TASTY, EASY way to get vitamins into little people We all want our little ones to shine in life! Haliborange Softies are a great way to support your child’s growth and development, providing some essential nutrients they need every day. Haliborange softies are available in a range of formats and flavours to ensure your little ones top up their vitamins every day without fuss. Scan to learn more about Haliborange
3 Raring2go! WELCOME Copyright © 2023 by Mojo Publishing Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission or further information should be addressed to the Publishers. Published by Raring2go! in Bournemouth. Email bournemouth@raring2go.co.uk Ph: 07825558389. All information in this magazine is published in good faith and cannot be reproduced without written permission. Whilst the publisher makes every effort to ensure that the businesses featured in this magazine are of the highest quality, we do not guarantee the services and products from any businesses featured. Welcome, Ласкаво просимо, Witamy to your Autumn guide! Contents 4 Clubs & Classes 11 Places to go 14 Birthdays 16 Halloween 18 Competitions 20 What's On 22 Education 24 Diverse Abilities 26 SEND 28 Eco Heroes 30 Christmas Talbot Heath Independent School for Girls aged 3-18 THINK BIG Named as one of the most innovative and influential independent schools in the country. (i25 Excellence in Education Awards 2019) Like to know more? See page 23 for more information. www.talbotheath.org | Search @TalbotHeathSch
4 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Swim Bournemouth is a competitive swimming team affiliated with Swim England, supported by staff of highly skilled, professional coaches operating out of Canford and Littledown. They offer opportunities for swimmers of all ages and levels of development, from a 6 year old beginner, to an aspiring Olympic medalist. By becoming part of Swim Bournemouth you will take your first step in a journey that will lead you/your children to a world of fitness, confidence and sporting accomplishment that will be of benefit for years to come. Swim Bournemouth Swimming Club train at Canford School and Littledown Centre. Please check their website for their full training schedule. Swimming Lessons Beginners lessons start from age 6, which offer a direct feed into Swim Bournemouth. They also have Swim Bournemouth Masters, a friendly, social group of adult swimmers with a very wide range of abilities and swimming aspirations. Join Swim Bournemouth Swimming Club today: Swim Bournemouth aim to arrange trials once a month depending on demand at one of their pools. If you would like to arrange a trial or swimming lessons, please email enquiries@swimbournemouth.uk Swim Bournemouth Swimming Club Beginners to Winners!
5 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Swimming Club & Swim School • Swimming lessons: held at Canford School, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD. • Times: Running for 6 sessions each block, either at 5.30pm or 6pm for 30 minutes. More time slots hopefully to become available soon. • Individualised instruction on stroke techniques, developing stamina, preparing for swim club and correct swim skills. • 2 Stages: Improver, Stages 2/3, Advanced, Stages 4+ • All our teachers are Swim England qualified, hold enhanced DBS checks, Lifeguard/first aid qualifications and safeguarding awards. • Direct feed into Swim Bournemouth. • Contact: Sbswimschool@swimbournemouth.uk to reserve your swimmer’s space, or for further information. • Cost: £66 for 6 lessons. JOIN TODAY: Email: sbswimschool@swimbournemouth.uk Web: uk.teamunify.com/team/reczzsb/page/home
6 raring2go.co.uk RockStars After School Club at RockReef on Bournemouth Pier! RockReef indoor adventure attraction on Bournemouth Pier has an exciting after school club every Wednesday during term time. The session is fully instructor led so parents and guardians can take a break and drop off their children in the safe hands of RockReef’s friendly and experienced staff. Rockstars sessions are action packed and children have access to all Rockreef’s indoor activities which include their 28 themed climbing walls, HighLine aerial obstacle course, Pier Cave and Vertical Slide. It combines fun learning with exciting games and challenges to help children build confidence, gain new skills, and make new friends. Rockstars is suitable for all ages from 6-13 years as activities and challenges vary and instructors tailor them depending on the children’s ages and experience. RockStars after school club is a 1 ½ hour session and takes place every Wednesday evening from 4:30-6:00pm during term time. The cost is £15 per person or if you purchase the full 6-week term then you only pay for 5 and get the 6th week free. Rockstars sessions fill fast so it is highly recommended to book in advance. More information & booking available at: rockreef.co.uk/after-school-clubbournemouth/ Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES
7 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES 18 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! LOCAL NEWS JASS S T U D I O S Dedicated to providing quality education and specialist training in a range of theatre arts for all ages and abilities. 01202 510511 468 Wimborne Road • Bournemouth • BH9 2EY email: julie@jassdance.co.uk www.jassdance.co.uk Individual and specialised tuition: • Ballet, Tap and Modern Street Dance • Musical Theatre, Singing, Drama • Commercial, Acro conditioning & Contemporary Little Stars: 2½ to starting school Pre-School funding from age 3 Classes and Workshops Classes for all ages. Auditions, Festivals and Workshops Adult classes Ballet and Tap Dancing Bring out your confidence. Learn new skills. Make new friends and have fun! FIRST SESSION FREE Call for details
8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! NATURE WORDSEARCH ANSWERS: Acorn, Apple, Jacket, Leaf, pumpkin, rake, school and hay. NAME THE ANIMALS: Across: 1. Lion, 3. Crocodile, 5. Giraffe. Down: 1. Leopard, 2. Elephant, 4, Zebra. 1 4 2 3 S C L 5 1 G Z E WORDSEARCH Find the Autumn related words Answers at the bottom of the page. No cheating! Find the animals… 1 3 1 2 4 5
9 Raring2go! www.babyballet.co.uk SCAN NOW AND RESERVE YOUR PLACE Book a 3 week trial for £25 For children aged 6mths to 6yrs 13/9 & 17/9 Burton 18/9 Ringwood 22/9 New Milton 24/9 Wimborne 6/10 New Milton 7/10 Dorchester 10/10 Wimborne 11/10 Burton 14/10 Wimborne 15/10 Ringwood 21/10 New Milton 29/10 Burton 30/10 Ringwood 3/11 New Milton 8/11 Burton 18/11 Poole 19/11 Ringwood Trainmaster Autumn Events Quieter Sessions available at all events. Book today at: trainmaster.co.uk/dorset
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11 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO October 25th 6:30-8:30pm Radio Alert... It’s another Lunar Landings meteoric event... The Asteriod Trunkesar will pass closer to the earth than any of our satelites.. We believe this is a desparate plan to mask an alien invasion... can you help Captain Lewey Hoops stop them? The battle will commence once the teams have been formed, the safety briefing explained, and the laser guns switched on. Come aboard our giant space station themed play frame for 6 adrenaline pumping phaser games and DigiWall fun! Disco lighting music create an atmosphere that’s out of this world! Book at lemurlandings.co.uk Award-winning soft play & party centre for the under 12s t: 01202 740500 | e: play@lemurlandings.co.uk by Cineworld, Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY PHASER NIGHT at Lemur Landings Find out What’s On this Half Term on our website! www.raring2go.co.uk/ bournemouth
12 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO THE Autumn 1. In the northern hemisphere, during which months does autumn typically start and end? 2. What is the name of the festival celebrated in the United Kingdom during autumn to give thanks for a good harvest? 3. Which small, round, and orange vegetable is often carved into spooky faces during Halloween? 4. Which fruit is often associated with autumn and is commonly used for making pies and desserts? 5. What is the name of the scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz” who becomes friends with Dorothy? 6. Which furry animal is famous for gathering and storing nuts to eat during the winter months? 7. Which sweet and sticky treat is made by heating sugar, syrup, and butter, often enjoyed during autumn festivals? f tivals? 8. hich famous playwright wrote the tragedy “The edy of Macbeth,” which makes references to autumn play? 9. What is the term for the process by which some animals prepare for winter by storing food and slowing down their metabolism? 10. What date is the rst day of Autumn in the UK? QUICK QUIZ Answers at the bottom of the page. No cheating! syrup, a Wh Trage in the h W utumn ANSWERS: 1. Autumn starts in September and ends in November. 2. Harvest festival. 3. Pumpkin. 4. Apple. 5. The Scarecrow (also known as Hunk in his human form). 6. Squirrel. 7. Toffee apples. 8. William Shakespeare. 9. Hibernation. 10. Saturday 23rd September 2023
13 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Indoor Bouldering & Climbing Centre Golden Gecko Climbing, Unit 34, Romsey Industrial Estate, Greatbridge Road, Romsey SO51 0HR E: info@ggclimbing.com W: ggclimbing.com T: 01794 590022 @ggclimbing @GGClimbing Opening • Mon-Fri 10am - 10pm • Saturday 10am - 7pm • Sunday 12pm - 7pm Book online or give us a call Come and give us a try!
14 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! BIRTHDAYS BIRTHDAY DIRECTORY Adventure Wonderland THE PERFECT PLACE TO PARTY! Regularly voted Dorset’s Top Party Venue, Adventure Wonderland birthday parties are amazing value for money! You choose your date, time, party room and let the Wonderland Team take care of the rest. We all know how stressful organising a child’s birthday can be. That’s why Adventure Wonderland aim to reduce that stress and provide everything you need to have a fun filled day! We celebrate all year long! In the winter season you can party and play in Wild Thing - our huge indoor play centre which includes the interactive game wall, ‘Zap Zone’ and Montyzoomer’s Thunder Dome! In the main season, parties include all of our popular rides and attractions PLUS an exclusive party room where your guests can enjoy a selection of food, drinks and of course, cake! Log on to the website for all the information and to check availability. Call 01202 483444 www.adventurewonderland.co.uk Lemur Landings For the best party experience for your family book yours at Lemur Landings. Soft play, unicorn or dinosaur bear building and phaser tag parties you can even hire the whole place for the most awesome party ever. No mess, no fuss, affordable and fun. Call to book 01202 740500 or check out all the options online www.lemurlandings.co.uk Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre Have an adventurous birthday party with us! We offer outdoor activity sessions, choose from a wide variety of challenges and let our instructors lead the fun. Avon Tyrrell is the ideal environment to celebrate through adventure and discovery. No fuss, no hassle and we even have the party bags covered. Find out more at avontyrrell.org.uk | 01425 672347 | info@ukyouth.org Babyballet Babyballet parties are the perfect way to spoil your prince or princess. There’s dancing, singing, games, a choice of themes and optional extras such as a visit from Twinkle the babyballet bear!! Invitations provided. Call Miss Claire on 07915 665120 or email: bournemouthandpoole@babyballet.co.uk Golden Gecko Have a birthday? Young or Old! Let us make your day special with fun and games for you and up to 19 of you friends and family on our Auto Belay wall. Suitable for those with no experience with our instructors on hand to ensure the smooth running of everything! Come and enjoy exclusive use of our new and exciting Challenge Wall for your Birthday celebrations. We have a wall of auto-belays to challenge your guests with over 30 fun and exciting routes suitable for new and
15 Raring2go! BIRTHDAYS experienced climbers a like. Ph 01794 590022, www.ggclimbing.com Monkey World Have a WILD birthday at Monkey World! From £16.50 per head (minimum 6 children), educational monkey trail. Decorated eating area, party food, party bags, free invitations and unlimited time in the park with full use of our play facilities. www.monkeyworld.org JASS Studios A wonderful venue for ballerina, princess or pirate parties. A whole range of packages available in our mirrored dance studios! Contact julie@jass.uk.com for more details. Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park Swap stress and mess for FARMTASTIC fun including a tractor trailer ride and use of all areas of the park that are open at the time of the party. Minimum of 8 children and 1 FREE adult with every child guest. www.farmerpalmers.co.uk Rock Reef For a Birthday party to remember, RockReef has the answer with 28 climbing walls and lots of adventure activities all under one roof! All parties include 2 hours 15 minutes, including a choice of food in the RockReef café and a free slide & gift voucher for the birthday child! OFF PEAK parties also now available! Visit www.rockreef.co.uk for more information. Trainmaster Parties Tammy would love to help you organise the perfect birthday party for your own little Trainmaster in Dorset. Trainmaster is a hands-on children’s play activity in a safe, secure environment. The room is filled with a giant track layout, loads of motorised trains, ride on trains, a play tent, fancy dress, books, puzzles, crafts and more! SEN children welcomed. If you need any accomodations to make your party more comfortable, please just ask. www.trainmaster.co.uk Oceanarium Make it a birthday to remember at the Oceanarium and celebrate with your friends and all of your aquatic favourites including curious sea turtles, mischievous otters, playful penguins and colourful clownfish! Kids can enjoy a one-hour tour around the Oceanarium hosted by one of our dedicated keepers and then continue the celebrations in the kids play zone where they will be served their birthday party food while admiring our happy Humboldts whizz by in the underwater penguin viewing. The Birthday child also has the chance to get up close and personal with some of our exotic fish by assisting one of our keepers with a scatter feed in our very popular Key West exhibit!* For more info, please visit www.oceanarium.co.uk and to book please call us on 01202 311 993
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COMPETITIONS Win a ticket to the Littledown Centre’s NEW Spooky Magic Show & Disco or Ghostly Gala Disco! This Halloween, BH Live Active’s Littledown Centre is offering the hottest ticket in town to their new events. Pumpkin Spice and All things Nice Magic Show & Disco for 2-8 year olds. & the Ghostly Gala Disco for 4-10 year old. Both events include fun with Jules the Entertainer & Tickets available to buy at £9 each. (Booking links on previous page) Win a family ticket for AirJumpX! AirJumpX is a brand new super-sized inflatable indoor obstacle course at Sir David English Sports Centre in Bournemouth. Packed with interactive challenges and thrills, AirJumpX features include climbs, jumps and tumbles, parkour-style sections, a slam dunk, giant slide, jelly mountain, wipeout balls, an assault course, and more. Customers have said, “It was so much fun - we loved it.” and “I cannot wait to bring the kids back to this!” AirJumpX is open term time with extra sessions running during the school holidays. Suitable for ages 12 months and upwards there are dedicated weekday sessions for under 5s. Pay-as-you-go prices are from £6.50 for under 5s (adult to accompany on AirJumpX – no charge) and £12 for all other people aged over 5 years old. Selected sessions are included in a BH Live Active Junior membership and there is a reduced PAYG price of £8 for BH Live Active members at all other times. Spectators are free. Find out more and book at bhliveactive.org.uk/airjumpx ENTER AT RARING2GO.CO.UK/BOURNEMOUTH RARING2GO.CO.UK/BOURNEMOUTH & CLICK ON THE SAVE & WIN TAB Ts&Cs on the website. 18 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! COMPETITIONS
19 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Fiendishly fun trick or treat at Science Spooktacular this Autumn at Winchester Science Centre Free trick or treat trail and monster mini disco this October It’s trick or treat season this October at the Science Centre and we’re pulling out all the stops to make this one full of science treats at Science Spooktacular, the fifth in a series of six brand new school holiday seasons in 2023! Between Saturday 7th October and Monday 30th October, including every day in October half term, there’ll be all the usual Science Centre fun, plus even more to excite all ages, all included with admission. Families are invited to join Skully the skeleton for a fiendishly fun trick or treat trail around the Science Centre. We’ll swap spooky scares for frightfully fun science facts about the perhaps not-so-creepy creatures associated with the season of frights. Visitors are also invited to ask the Inspirers for a trick or treat. Our Inspirers have a whole host of spooktacular science up their sleeves! Little monsters, witches and werewolves are invited to put on their best Halloween costumes and hit the dance floor! Every day during October half term (20th to 30th October) we’ll be hosting the mini monster disco at 4pm in Science Live. There’s even a prize for the best Halloween outfit. What are you waiting for, get your dancing shoes ready! If live science has got the kids excited, they won’t want to miss out on our free 20-minute live science show in the Science Theatre. Discover the science behind the oozes, squelches and gurgles of our digestive system in Can You Stomach It?. What happens to those tasty Halloween treats we get once they’ve been popped into our mouths? Through exciting experiments and demos, visitors will follow the slurps, squelches and squishes of our food’s digestive journey from our mouth, through the stomach, around the intestines and then out the other end! Over in the Planetarium we’ll be blasting into space. In live show, Solar System Adventure, families will start their adventure on Earth under a blanket of stars before being whisked into orbit to explore the awesome scale of the Solar System. Or how about heading off on an exhilarating journey to discover more in Galaxies, our second live Planetarium show of the season. And in subtitled film show, We Are Astronomers, Doctor Who star David Tennant narrates the story of how the world’s astronomers work together. Planetarium shows are an additional small charge. All visits must be booked in advance at: WinchesterScienceCentre.org.
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21 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Become a Raring2go! website member * 100 % FREE * Monthly email newsletters with news & events * Vouchers & Offers saving £££’s * Great Competitions JOIN NOW raring2go.co.uk Coming up at Avon Tyrrel: Have a Go Day Friday 27th October For just £10 per child, they’ll be able to try out climbing, pioneering and our challenge course Suitable for children aged 5 and up! Halloween Activity Trail Sunday 29th October Are you brave enough to join us on our creepy challenges? Suitable for 5+, join Avon Tyrrell for some creepy challenges like climbing, archery and much more! £10 per person with non-participating adults going free. Pre-booking essential at: www.avontyrrell.org.uk
22 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! EDUCATION Try the multi-award winning online reading program for kids aged 2–13. Plus, receive a FREE Rewards Book! Reading Eggs is the perfect way to teach your child to read and prepare them for school. Designed by experienced educators, the program is based on scientific research to improve reading and phonics skills in just 15 minutes a day. In fact, 91% of parents see an improvement within a few short weeks. Perfect for school preparation, whether your child is starting Reception or returning after the summer break, and cleverly designed to grow with your child. • Used in over 193 countries • Over 20 million users • Used in over 12,000 schools • 1.1 million lessons every week BONUS Rewards Book! Valid for new customers only. FREE 30-DAY TRIAL readingeggs.co.uk/bts6 Scan QR code for 30-Day FREE trial *This 30-day free trial offer allows you to add up to 4 children. You will be charged at the end of the trial period unless you cancel before this time. You can cancel any time by selecting the ‘Cancel Subscription’ option located on the ‘Manage My Subscription’ page in your family dashboard. Offer is valid for new UK customers only. Offer limited to one free Rewards Book per family while stocks last.
23 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Talbot Woods | Bournemouth | www.talbotheath.org | Search @TalbotHeathSch | 01202 761881 Day and boarding | Private buses across Dorset and the New Forest Talbot Heath Independent School for Girls aged 3-18 A dynamic and ever-evolving through school, specialising in nurturing girls from Kindergarten to 6th Form • Through school specialising in nurturing girls from Kindergarten to 6th Form • Boarding from Y7, full, weekly or flexi • State of the art STEAM HUB • One to one iPads from Reception • Apple Distinguished School • Forest School in our own beautiful woods • Acres of outdoor space and sports facilities • Fully equipped Music School & Drama Dept • Top performing Tennis & Swimming Academies (U13 World School Swim Champions 2022) • Dedicated Pastoral support and nursing team • Senior and 6th Form Scholarships with mentorship programme OPEN DAYS Senior School - Fri 22nd Sept | Kindergarten, Pre-Prep & Junior School - Fri 29th Sept 6th Form - Tues 10th Oct Discover more, book your place talbotheath.org/openday Our unique STEAM curriculum for the future is taught from age 3 and includes; Coding | Design Thinking | Project Management Digital Design | Ethics | Material Science Talbot Heath Junior pupils are now guaranteed a highly sought after place in our Senior School. Now that is reassuring. See our admissions web page for criteria.
24 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! DIVERSE ABILITIES Get involved & volunteer with Diverse Abilities Donating your time is just as valuable as giving money, so it really does mean the world to us. You can work within our services and alongside the people we support, or with our fundraising team at events and in the office. Charity no. 282197 Find a role that suits you at diverseabilities.org.uk/volunteer Have fun! You'll be accompanying children out in the community to go swimming, visit the cinema, do arts and crafts, learn new things and more. Flexible working hours to fit your schedule Discounts with high street stores & restaurants Full training & DBS on the job, all paid for by us Our Children's Team needs you to help make a difference to the lives of children with physical and learning disabilities. Join #TeamDA Check out our latest vacancies online: diverseabilities.org.uk/careers or scan the QR code to find out more. A night of comedy is being held at The Black Cherry in Bournemouth in aid of Dorset’s Disability Charity, Diverse Abilities. The event follows a successful first event in February. The Comedy Night is to be held on Friday 27th October, with Sunjai Arif as the MC for the evening. Sunjai quickly wins over audiences with his confidence and warm personality. He is an engaging comedy storyteller and covers tales about his family, speeding tickets and extremist rodents. Sunjai is joined by: Joe Wells started his career writing about his experiences of OCD, and has since been tour support for the likes of Frankie Boyle, Alexei Sayle, and Stephen K Amos, as well as writing for ‘Have I Got News For You’ and series two of ‘The Revolution Will Be Televised’. Spring Day is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor. Spring’s uniquely acerbic and sassy style of comedy is always a crowd pleaser, or shocker... A fluent Japanese speaker and a mild cerebral palsy haver, Spring began her career headlining at the Tokyo Comedy Store whilst based in Japan. She has written, produced, directed and performed seven solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She has also written for and appeared in BBC Three sitcom Jerk. Early bird tickets are now available and are £15 per person, or £25 to include a pizza and drink. Find out more and get your tickets at diverseabilities.org.uk PARENTS: WIN TICKETS TO COMEDY NIGHT (Sorry kids, this one’s not for you!) Enter at raring2go.co.uk/bournemouth & click on the ‘Save & Win’ tab
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 25 Speaker: COMEDY NIGHT With Diverse Abilities Charity Number 282197 27 October 2023 The Black Cherry Bournemouth, BH1 4HP diverseabilities.org.uk/comedy featuring Early bird: £15 (excl dinner) or £25 (incl dinner) Tickets: Joe Wells Spring Day
26 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! SEND An Introduction to Autism and Neurodiversity for Parents This session will provide parents with a basic overview of how Autism and Neurodiversity may present in children and young people. • Information about Autism and Neurodiversity including the 3 areas of difference. • Parent input “What I wish I had known”. • Young person input “My experiences”. Please note that your child does not need a diagnosis to attend this session. No charge to attend. This course is open to families who live in BCP. Please email ; jackiehorne@linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk for session details / availability. Led by Kate Tuck & Jackie Horne Linwood Training, Support & Advice SEND FAMILIES, CAN YOU HELP US? We’d love to have a resource on the website with services & events that help all types of families. I hear from local businesses about services they offer to be more inclusive & I write about the places I take my autistic children but I’m very aware that other families have different needs. If there’s something you feel is amazing, would help other families & would like to write a review, please get in touch. Many thanks, Michelle Bournemouth@raring2go.co.uk Inclusive Events Coming Up Lemur Landings SEN Play Sessions 26th September & 10th October 6:30-8:30pm Fortnightly soft play sessions exclusively for disabled children and their siblings. £10 price includes one disabled child + one adult (£2.50 per each additional person attending). Pre-registration essential - call 01202 714700 www.lemurlandings.co.uk RockReef SEND Sessions Every Thursday during term time 4:00-5:30pm RockReef has introduced this new session to offer a safe environment for individuals to express themselves during a closed/protected session, enjoying the quieter and less hectic environment as experienced during a typical busy day. Pre-booking required. www.rockreef.co.uk/send-sessions Marwell Zoo SEN friendly Quiet Glow Christmas events 4th & 11th December Glow Marwell is an amazing sensory friendly experience! Immerse yourself in their enchanted nature lights trail full of half a million gently twinkling lights, brand new illuminations, photo opportunities and interactive elements. Book at www.marwell.org.uk
27 Raring2go! FIREWORKS Helping children who are nervous on fireworks night Every child is unique, some like fireworks more than others and some don’t want to watch them at all which is fine. If your child is nervous around loud noises or is autistic, these are our suggested tips which may help. Explain what’s going to happen. Social or visual stories can be a great help. Let them know when they’re going, where they’re going and the different steps once you’re there. If you can include images, it will help. You can find videos of firework displays on YouTube if they have never watched a display before. Not sure where to start? Google ‘fireworks social stories’ for some ideas or Monkey World have an excellent example of a social story on their website. It’s not fireworks related but it is a great example! Go to www.monkeyworld.org, click on ‘Visit Us’ followed by ‘Disabled Facilities’ and then ‘Accessibility Guide’ to find it. Have plenty of distractions. Hungry children can become distressed children very quickly. Having snacks and drinks on hand can help, maybe even a hot chocolate on a cold night can keep children from worrying and keep their tummies happy too. Use ear defenders or ear plugs. Ear defenders obviously help with the noise, I also find that they help other people realise your child may have extra needs and give them a bit of space! If your child isn’t a fan of ear defenders (especially as they get towards the teen years) we find Loop ear plugs discreet and effective. Contact the venue If your child has a disability or condition, the venue may have a specific viewing area which might give them some extra space and help deal with the crowds. Comfy shoes! Footwear isn’t just essential for keeping little feet warm, my daughter finds the vibrations from the fireworks as off putting as the sound. Having shoes with squishy soles doesn’t elimate the issue but it can reduce it. Consider something low key at home If the noise of fireworks is a big no, maybe toasting marshmallows over a fire basket would be better, or a few sparklers, or one of our favourites is a Mystical Flame sachet that makes the flames burn different colours. (link to Mystical Flames on the QR code). THE FIREWORK CODE ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIREWORK CODE ✷ Do not buy fireworks from UNLICENCED retailers. These fireworks may be unsafe and illegal. ✷ Only buy fireworks that comply with current safety standards.* ✷ Always keep fireworks in a closed box. Take them out one at a time and close the box. ✷ Never put fireworks in your pocket. ✷ Be considerate. Let your neighbours know you will be having a display, especially if they are elderly or they have pets or children. ✷ Avoid setting fireworks off late at night, particularly if it is a school-night. ✷ Ensure your pets are safe. ✷ Carefully follow the instructions on EACH firework. ✷ Never go back to a lit firework unless the instructions advise otherwise. ✷ Never throw fireworks; it is dangerous. ✷ Light fireworks one at a time, at the end of the fuse, and at arm’s length. ✷ Light sparklers one at a time and wear suitable gloves, even when lighting them. ✷ Never give sparklers to a child under the age of 5. ✷ Never throw spent fireworks on a bonfire. STAY SAFE, BE CONSIDERATE, AND DON’T BECOME A NUISANCE. * All fireworks supplied by BFA members are tested to conform to the current safety standards. If you require more information, contact the seller or any member of the BFA. www.britishfireworksassociation.co.uk
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30 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CHRISTMAS Littledown Christmas Market Sunday 26th November - Get the date in the diary for our 2023 Littledown Christmas market! They have a wide range of stalls selling Christmas gifts including handmade artisan gifts made by talented crafters, jewellery, fused glass, local preserves, chutneys, award winning fudge, artisan gin, seasonal cakes, chestnuts, cheeses and much more! As well as Christmas decorations, Christmas cards, wrapping paper, wreaths, artisan food and hampers, there will also be art from local artists and photographers. Great for gift inspiration, where you can browse and enjoy the festive fun and atmosphere. Festive music from Sing-People-Sing will be being performed on the balcony in the main hall Kids can meet Giggles and Dizzy the cheeky elves as well as getting their face painted! The Terrace café will be open serving hot drinks and snacks No need to book, just turn up! Adults £1 5-15 years 50p Under 5s Free Diverse Abilities Christmas Biscuit Workshop Saturday 9th December Book your place to decorate handamde Christmas Biscuits with Maggie the Seaside Baker fro Great British Bake Off. This kids workshop at Dolphin Shopping Centre will provide you with a selection of festive biscuits to gift to loved ones or enjoy together over a festive movie. Tickets: one child £6, two £10, three £14, four £18 Limited spaces are available, so make sure you book early! diverseabilities.org.uk/biscuitworkshop It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas at Adventure Wonderland! It’s never too early to be thinking about Christmas and the team at Adventure Wonderland have just launched their glittering plans for this year PLUS last years PRICES HELD until 1st October 2023. Meet Father Christmas in his snowy log cabin, received a great gift plus unlimited play in the Wild Thing indoor play centre. See Rudolph, meet the elves and get arty in our Christmas Craft cabin. Then take your seats for our festive family pantomime, ’The Wizard of Oz!’ Follow the yellow brick road to The Theatre and join Dorothy on her adventures to the Emerald City - meeting some new friends along the way. If you’ve got the brain, the heart and the courage, just click your heels together three times and say, “there’s no place like Wonderland!” Santa’s making a list and checking it twice — fantastic festive family fun and incredible value for money! LIMITED AVAILABILITY - BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! Book online at www.adventurewonderland.co.uk
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