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raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! 1.W hatdo treesw earin autum n? Leafjackets! 2.W hy did the tree geta job? Because itw asgreatatbranching out! 3.W hy did the leafgo to school? To learn how to turn overa new leaf! 4.W hatdid one autum n leafsay to another? “I’m faling foryou!” 5.W hywasthe pum pkin so good atm aths?Because itwasgreatatpum pkin pie 6.W hy did the acorn getinto trouble? Because itw asbeing a litle nuty! 7.W hat’sa tree’sleastfavourite m onth? Sep-tim ber! 8.W hy did the leafgo to the doctor? Because itw asfeeling a litle green! 9.W hy did the scarecrow w in an aw ard? He w asoutstanding in hisf ield! 10.W hatdid the autum n tree say to the w ind? “Leafm e alone!” W hy nottelusyourfavourite jokes,em ail: info@raring2go.co.uk 12
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ACTIVITIES The bestHaloween partiesaren’tneces arilythe biggest. They’re the oneswhere everyone getsinvolved,the snacks disappearand nobodym indsiftheliving room getsa litle spooky. 14
RARING2MAKE Quick& easyHaloween recipesforthekids M aking Haloween recipesisa fun wayforkidsto getcreativein the kitchen with spookytreatsand colourfulingredients. Theycan practice sim ple cooking skilswhile decorating fun snackslikeghosts,pum pkinsand m onsters. 1.Banana ghosts Peelbananasand cutthem inhalf. Add two chocolatechipsforeyes and a few m orefora spookym outh. Sim ple,cuteand nobaking needed.. 2.M onstertoast Toasta sliceofbread and spread with cream cheeseorchocolatespread. Add sliced strawberies,blueberiesor banana to m akesilym onsterfaces. Letchildren create theirown designs. 3.SpookyPiz as Top a piz a basewithtom atopuree and grated cheese.Add stripsof pepper,chorizo & olivesto m ake spiders.Bake untilthecheese is bubbling. 4.Haloween fruitcups Filsm alcupswith chopped fruitsuch asgrapes,strawberies,banana and m elon.Add a litleyoghurtontop and decoratethecup with a drawn-on pum pkinface.A handy optionfora Haloweenpartytable. Pleasedo alwayscheckingredientsforalergiesand cutfood appropriately foryoungerchildren.W ehopeyou havea spooktacularHaloween with these lovely treats! 15
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WHAT'S ON W hat’son in DorsetthisAutum n Here’sourround up offam ilyfriendly eventsinand around ourarea. September Swanage FolkFestival, 1-13 Septem ber Swanagefilswith traditonalm usic, colourfuldancing and street perform ancesforthisannualfestival. There are children'sactivitesand daytim e entertainm enton SandpitField,with m uch oftheoutdoorprogram m efree.Som e evening concertsare ticketed. SwanageRailwayAutum n Steam Gala, 1-13 Septem ber A good onefortrainfans.Heritage servicesrun between Swanage,Norden and theextension,with steam locom otivesin action acros the weekend.The2026 visitng locom otive line-up isstilto be confirm ed,so check beforetraveling. HeritageOpen DaysatCorfeCastle, 19-20 Septem ber Explorethefam ousruinsforfreeduring thisHeritageOpenDaysweekend,with storyteling and opportunitesto discover m ore aboutthe castle'shistory.The event runsfrom 10am to4.30pm eachday. NatureTots,Studland Bay, 21Septem ber A gentleoutdoorses ion aim ed specifcaly atchildren aged fiveand under.Further ses ionsarescheduled for5and 19October and 2and 16Novem ber.Dres children for geting m uddyand thechangeableDorset weather. October Fam ilyNeurodivergentNatureW alk, Studland Bay, 17October A fam ilynatureses ion from 10am to noon, exploring theoutdoorsatStudland.The curentlisting includesac es ibilty inform ation and recom m endssuitable walking footwear.Booking isrequired. SecretFungiFestival,W areham , 23-25October Som ething a litle diferentforhalfterm . Expectfungi-them ed talks,dem onstrations,a m arket,nature trails,storyteling and crafts forchildren atCareysSecretGarden. Under-12scurentlygo free,although som e workshopsand forayscostextra. Clickhereform ore greatthingstodo thisAutum n.. 18
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ACTIVITIES Autumn has a magical way of turning ordinary places into extraordinary adventures. A familiar park becomes an expedition, a pile of leaves becomes a treasure trove, and even the walk to school is filled with seasonal discoveries. The best adventures aren't always the biggest - they're the moments spent collecting colourful leaves, spotting squirrels, finding conkers or simply listening to the wind in the trees. This autumn, slow down and see the world through your child's eyes. You might be surprised how much wonder is waiting right on your doorstep. Together, can you... THE BEST AUTUMN ADVENTURE ISN'T VERY FAR AWAY Why children don't need expensive days out to make magical memories. Find 5 different shaped leaves Listen for birds instead of looking for them Build a tiny home for a bug Collect nature's colours Watch the sunset together Jump in a leaf pile Find something that makes you say "WOW!" Finish with hot chocolate! If your curious little one loves nature, take a look at our activity boxes - our TOOL KIT FOR ECO HEROES - use GO15 for 15% discount www.itsourplanettoo.co.uk 20
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WHAT'S ON Steam trains,seaside festivalsand m uddywoodland adventuresthis season. CorfeCastleOctoberHalfTerm , 24October-1Novem ber Takea teddyfora rideon thecastle's zip-wire,tackle a new fam ilyquestand lookoutforthe pum pkin display.Activites arefreewith norm alcastleadm is ion. Thesitehassteep slopesand steps,with an alternativequestavailableby arangem ent. Studland'sW icked W ildlife Trail, 24October-1Novem ber Grab a wizarding pas portand folow an outdoortrailthrough woodland,dunes and beach,withwildlifechalengesand activitesalong the w ay.The child ticketis £3.50and thesuggested com pletion tim e isaround an hour. Gruesom eTalesfortheM orbidly Curious,Corfe Castle, 27-31October Slightlyspookystoryteling in the castle ruins,with talesofhorible heroes,vilains and othercuriouscharacters.Storiesstart at1.30pm and 3pm .The eventitselfis freewith norm alcastleadm is ion. ApplePres ing,Hardy'sCotage, 29October Seethegardenersturn applesfrom Hardy's orchard into fresh juice,with pres ing taking placefrom 1am to 2pm .Theactivityisfree with norm aladm is ion,and there'sno need to bookjustto watch thepres ing. November Lym e RegisFirew orks, 7Novem ber W atch thefireworkslightup Lym eBayfrom theFrontBeach,with thedisplaystarting at 6.30pm .It'sfreeto atend,although donationsareencouraged to help support futuredisplaysand localgood causes. Christm asBubbles,Kingston Lacy, 21-22 & 28-29Novem ber A gentle firsttaste ofthe festive season,with interactivebubbleperform ancesdesigned for children.Ses ionsrun atlunchtim eand early afternoon,with theperform ancem oving indoorsin wetweather.Norm alKingston Lacyadm is ionapplies. Storyteling with Santa 28Novem ber Santa isstopping atKingston Lacythisfestive season!M akem em oriesand starttraditons, before setling in fora festive tale,an early Christm asgiftand a chanceto takea picture togetherwith Santa! Before you setof.. Eventtim es& pricescan change,particularly around halfterm and outdoorevents.Checkthe organiser'scurentinform ation beforetraveling! W hat’sO n continued.. 22
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