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Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 4 raring2go.co.uk FIREWORKS CRUISE Setting sail from Poole Quay at 7.30pm Thursday 24 August Join us on the best seats in the house as we set sail through Poole Harbour An incredible opportunity to experience panoramic views from our deck and soak in the magnificent fireworks, with a glass of prosecco on arrival and the option for a fish & chip supper. Book your seats today diverseabilities.org.uk/fireworks Registered charity no.282197
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8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Do you fancy getting away without the hassle of travelling long distance and grumble of “are we there yet?”. We live in the most perfect area for Staycation so it’s absolutely possible to have a break without the drama. Camping at Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park If you have camping equipment, you can have a real adventure as Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park open up one of their fields for 2 weekends a year. (August 11-12th & 25th-27th) Star gazing with no light pollution, space to fly kites, feed the deer and you can even order a delicous breakfast to your door. Pitches are just £25 per night and include a voucher for half price admission to the farm park too! www.farmerpalmers.co.uk Tented Village and Lodges at Avon Tyrrell Avon Tyrrell’s new tented village has 10 pre-pitched tents which are available until July 2023. Each tent sleeps up to 5 and includes camp beds and lights. Electric is available but guests must bring their own hook-up cable (or they can hire or buy one from their shop). The best part is that no build or pack up is required – just rock up and leave – they’ll put up and take down the tent for you! You’ll also have access to their hot shower facilities, and communal BBQs for some roasted marshmallows or smoked dinner – plus there is plenty to do on-site and they’re just a short distance from the beaches as well as lots of walks throughout the New Forest. Available weekdays and weekends with prices starting at £150 for a 2-night stay. Don’t fancy camping? Avon Tyrrell also has limited availability in their New Forest lodges, the perfect choice for a short break or weekend retreat with family, friends or a small group. They have a selection of forest lodges, sleeping 6, 12 and 14 from only £444 for a 2-night stay during the summer. The lodges are self-contained units with fully equipped kitchens, an open plan lounge and an accessible wetroom – plus all have access to free WIFI! For more information or to book email info@ukyouth.org or call 01425 627 347 SUPERB Staycations
9 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Tree Top Trail Avon Tyrrell’s exciting Tree Top Trail will take you to explore new heights as you make your way across obstacles and zip line through the trees. One session costs £14pp and lasts for 90 minutes, which includes a safety briefing, kitting up and time to enjoy the course. Book on with the family and experience the challenge together or if you would rather keep your feet on the ground – become a cheerleader and watch from below. Go Adventure Activities: Throughout the school holidays and weekends, we have many 60 and 90-minute Go Adventure activities, where you can experience an activity of your choice. Sessions for one activity start from as little as £10pp for 60 minutes (selected activities) or £14 for 90 minutes per person. From high ropes and climbing to archery, kayaking and paddleboarding, you can choose you adventure. Avon Tyrrell Summer Adventures
10 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! NATURE BEE Friendly DISCOUNT Kings Park Nursery will give you a 5% discount on any items showing the Bee Friendly logo when you show them this copy of the magazine before August 31 2023, (not to be used in conjunction with any other offers such as their loyalty card discount). Did you know that July 10th is National Don’t Step on a Bee Day? Hopefully nobody would want to step on them on any day. As well as being cute, flying around on summers days, they are essential to pretty much all the food we eat so deserve a lot of love. We thought we’d put together a bit of a Bee Appreciation feature this issue so we can go further than not just stepping on them this summer! Have a BEE Friendly Garden Nectar provides bees with the energy they need to fly so it’s a great support to them to find a garden filled with delicious flowers. Bee favourites in our garden are lavender, buddleia, sunflowers and catmint (catnip) but even dandelion flowers will help. Bee drinking station Honey bees need water just like other animals. Having a source of water in your garden is great but as they’re also prone to drowning it’s a good idea to place some pebbles or glass beads in water sources like bird baths to keep bees safe! Bee Hotels For those of you feeling creative we have a link to the RSPB instructions on how to build a Bee Hotel (fab idea for Father’s Day presents!) Or a link to a great selection if you’re not feeling that creative. Just make sure you position your hotel away from places where you eat in the garden. Bee Hospital If you find a bee that’s run out of steam on the pavement or somewhere where they can’t get to a flower, the RSPB suggests offering sugar water. You need to mix 2 spoons of sugar plus 1 spoon of warm water (not boiling but warm enough to dissolve the sugar). We have a Revive a Bee keyring which means you have a little vial of sugar syrup with you when you’re out and about for any bee emergencies. You can find them on the QR code Learn more about bees The Open Week at Lordington Lavender’s (nr Chichester) is one of our favourite events every year. Walk in their beautiful lavender fields watching the bees busy at work and definitely treat yourself to a lavender ice cream which is delicious. This year’s event takes place from Wednesday 12th-Sunday 16th July. lordingtonlavender.co.uk You can also find out more about lots of different creatures by exploring BIO:Space at Winchester Science Centre winchestersciencecentre.org EBKA And if you’re really interested in keeping bees, the East Dorset Beekeepers Association can help you with everything from equipment guides to training and taking on your first swarm! If you find a swarm in your garden and would like it removed or spot something you think is less friendly like an Asian Hornet, they are a great resource. www.edbka.org.uk Photo: Sandra Palmer-Snellin
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12 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO www.babyballet.co.uk SCAN NOW AND RESERVE YOUR PLACE Book a 3 week trial for £25 For children aged 6mths to 6yrs Trainmaster Summer Dates A rail-y good time whatever the weather! 11th June Burton 24th June New Milton 25th June Wimborne 8th July Dorchester 9th July Burton 15th July Poole 22nd July Wimborne 23rd July Ringwood 13th August Wimborne 26th August Burton 27th August Ringwood All events include a standard session and ‘Quieter session’ for those that benefit from it being less busy. PHASER TAG NIGHTS at Lemur Landings Radio Alert… It’s another Lunar Landings meteoric event… The Asteriod Trunkesar will pass closer to the earth than any of our satellites... We believe this is a desperate plan to mask an alien invasion... can you help Captain Lewey Hoops stop them? Join the crew aboard SS Clash Landings for an exciting evening of phaser tag! Whether you come alone or bring your friends it’s sure to leave you feeling like a lunar lemur! Grab your place at Lemur Landing’s summer phaser nights on 26th July and 30th August at: www.lemurlandings.co.uk.
13 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO What do you expect to see when you take a woodland walk? Flowers? Birds? Butterflies? Dinosaurs??? You can see all of the above, including the dinosaurs from the Dinosaur Roar! books by Paul and Henrietta Stickland when you take the woodland walk around Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park. Dinosaur ROAR the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Dinosaur STOMP the Triceratops, Dinosaur WHACK the Stegosaurus, Dinosaur WHIZZ the Coelophysis, Dinosaur FLAP the Oviraptor, Dinosaur BOO the Deinonychus and Dinosaur MUNCH the Diplodocus are all waiting to meet you (not eat you) along the Discovery Trail. Farmer Palmer has put together a packed line up this summer which is great news, especially if you’re an annual pass holder and can go back multiple times. Car boot sales run every Tuesday from May through to September. Wet Wednesdays take place in August with Foam Parties in the afternoon and if you jumped on the tractor during Easter or Halloween and enjoyed the Bandit Bunny ride or Soak-aSpook then the kids will love soaking the FPFP staff during the Wild West Soak off! You can find the full line up at: www.farmerpalmers.co.uk Have a ROAR-some day out this summer!
14 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Get summer started with a bang at Winchester Science Centre’s Fiesta between Saturday 8th July and Monday 4th September, including every day in the school holidays. As well as all the usual excitement, families will be able to enjoy festival tents, mini stages and live science outside in the stunning landscape of the South Downs National Park. And it’s all included free with admission! Mini outdoor festival Adventure outside for a mini children’s festival of curiosity. Head to the South Downs Lawn and settle-in for naturethemed tales and role play in the Storytelling tent. And why not join the Inspirers for some show-and-tell on the Wonderseekers mini-stage. Children can discover the secrets of our natural world. In the Bio:Space garden take part in the Music Makers tent by building a sound maker and replicating the beautiful noises of nature. Next to the Music Makers tent is the Star mini stage. Children can become the stars by performing with their hand-made music makers. Boom, Bang, Fizz – the science of fireworks There’s a fiesta of fireworks in the Science Theatre! This brand new free live show will delve into the science behind the ooh’s, aah’s and wow’s of a firework display. Dazzling demos will bring this topic to life in an exciting 20-minute show. Don’t miss the explosive finale! Planetarium This summer sees the return of the much-loved Solar System Adventure presenter-led live show. Families will blast off on a journey around the planets and stars of our Solar System. Or why not adventure to find out if we are all made of stars in the subtitled film show We Are Stars, narrated by Andy Serkis. The colourful characters of this show are perfect for a younger audience. Please note, the Planetarium has an additional £4 charge per person (under 3s are free). And so much more… Don’t forget all the other hands-on fun! Discover more about sound, hearing and vibration on the upper floor. Climb inside a giant guitar. Explore the acoustic rocket. And even learn some British Sign Language. On the lower floor families can discover more Join the family Fiesta at Winchester Science Centre this summer Free outdoor mini children’s festival of curiosity
15 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO about what it’s like to live and work in space in the interactive space zone, Explorer:Space. Daytime seasons still to come this year Get summer started with a bang at Fiesta (8th July to 3rd September). Enjoy trick or treats at Science Spooktacular (7th to 30th October). Experience the sights and sounds of Christmas past with the return of the hugely popular Science Dino-mite (2nd December to 7th January). Dont Forget: all visits must be booked in advance through the Winchester Science Centre website! Evening events Head outside with an astronomy expert and discover the stars at Night Sky Live. Experience a unique movie night under the stars of the Planetarium at Starlight Cinema. Why should the kids have all the fun? Live science and live music at the adults only Science Lates. Are you curious about the world of science? Science Explained might just have the answer! For more information and to book tickets visit WinchesterScienceCentre.org.
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17 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO A Summer of Fun Awaits in Wonderland The park is open and there is so much to enjoy during you next family fun day out! Enjoy all your favourite rides and attractions! Make a splash on Jungle Falls log flume or ride the waves of the Ghostly Galleon. Fly high on the Flying Elephants and get in a spin on the Turbo Teacups! Your ticket also includes the huge indoor play centre, ‘Wild Thing!’, ‘Alice at the Movies’ crazy golf, Pony World animal area and the Alice in Wonderland Maze! Take your seats for showtime in The Theatre with family performances of ‘Tik Tok Time’ with Alice, the Queen of Hearts and Mr Rabbit! If that’s not enough, there’s a summer of EVENTure with Adventure Wonderland’s all-inclusive character days. See Bluey on 1st June, JJ from Cocomelon on 27th July, Peppa Pig on 10th August and Chase from Paw Patrol on 24th August! Early booking is highly recommended for these popular character day events. Book your summer adventure now! Check the website for all the info. Visit www.adventurewonderland.co.uk Monkey World Summer events! Saturday 10th June - Autism Friendly Day Monkey World opens an hour early at 9am, exclusively for visitors with autism and their families. Sensory trails, a calm room, and drop-in room for support all ensure that Monkey World is a great day out – for all. Sunday 18th June - Father’s Day Dad’s get 50% off entry at Monkey World on Father’s day! Book online at www.monkeyworld.org Saturday 8th July - Autism Friendly Day Monkey World opens an hour early at 9am, exclusively for visitors with autism and their families. Sensory trails, a calm room, and drop-in room for support all ensure that Monkey World is a great day out – for all. 1st July- 31st August - Summer at Monkey World! Celebrate summer by joining the Monkey World Summer Challenge! For just £2.50, kids can sign up to the challenge which runs until October. Saturday 19th August - International Orang-utan Day Celebrate our orange cousins at Monkey World and learn about their tragic plight in the wild, with talks, stalls and trails! No additional fee. Saturday 26th- Monday 28th August Go NUTS at Monkey World! Every child who brings an unopened bag of nuts for the primates receives a free Monkey World badge over the bank holiday weekend.
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 18 raring2go.co.uk MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY July 24th Family Fiesta at Winchester Science Centre. Every day until Sptember 4th Donkey Day at Exbury 25th Monkey World Summer Challenge. 1st July—31st August 26th 27th JJ from Cocomelon at Adventure Wonderland Disney Through the Decades at Farmer Palmer’s 2 Fa B 31st Historic games at Corfe Castle (runs to Sept 1st) August 1st Donkey Day at Exbury 2nd Wild West Soak Off at Farmer Palmer’s 3rd Falconry Day at Exbury Gardens Disney Through the Decades at Farmer Palmer’s 4 D Fa Ex Fa B 7th 8th 9th Donkey Day at Exbury Wild West Soak Off at Farmer Palmer’s 10th Peppa Pig at Adventure Wonderland Disney Through the Decades at Farmer Palmer’s 1 C Pa A Fa B 14th 15th 16th Summer holiday racing at Salisbury Racecourse – 16th & 17th Wild West Soak Off at Farmer Palmer’s 17th Donkey Day at Exbury Disney Through the Decades at Farmer Palmer’s 1 Fa Fa B 21st 22nd Donkey Day at Exbury 23rd Wild West Soak Off at Farmer Palmer’s 24th Chase from Paw Patrol at Adventure Wonderland Diverse Ability Firework Cruise Disney Through the Decades at Farmer Palmer’s 2 C Pa A Fa B 28th 29th 30th Wild West Soak Off at Farmer Palmer’s 31st Bournemouth Air Festival 31st August—3rd September S D
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 19 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 28th armer Palmer’s Friday BBQ 29th 30th Littledown Family Fun Day 4th Devoted to dogs day & amily Dog Show at xbury Gardens armer Palmer’s Friday BBQ 5th 6th 11th Camping at Farmer almer’s 11th-13th August armer Palmer’s Friday BBQ 12th Willow Workshop at Exbury 13th 18th alconry Day at Exbury armer Palmer’s Friday BBQ 19th International Orang-utan Day at Monkey World 20th 25th Camping at Farmer almer’s 25th-28th August armer Palmer’s Friday BBQ 26th Go Nuts at Monkey World! 26th-28th August 27th September 1st Donkey Day at Exbury 2nd 3rd
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 20 raring2go.co.uk Local Splash Parks & Paddling Pools Hamworthy Park -BH15 4DH. Recently refurbished, the paddling pool is open from May to September and close by to a playground and café. Bournemouth Pier Approach- BH2 5AA The fountains at the Pier Approach are turned on during hot, summer days for the children to run through, jump on and enjoy! Littledown Park- BH7 7DX Open for the summer season and next to the refurbished play park, the Littledown Paddling Pool is a great place to cooloff and have fun. There’s a kiosk and toilets close by plus up to 3 hours free parking for up to 400 cars. Redhill Park- BH10 6AN Redhill has loads of facilities for a fun day. Paddling pool, playground, small skate zone & Café. Boscombe Chine Gardens- BH1 4AA. Great for all children, Boscombe Chine Gardens has water play, toddler play and some accessible playground equipment too. Food & Drink is available at Squirrel Café. Upton Country Park uptoncountrypark.com BH17 7BJ UCP’s Summer Splash Fountain is on twice a day from May to September from 11am-1pm & 2-pm-4pm.There’s loads to do at the park to make a day of it with an amazing playground, gardens, tea room and tons of space! Christchurch Quay Splash Park - BH23 1BU The Splash Park on the Quay is one of the most awesome in the area and very popular with a shallow pool, plenty of jets and parking/ playground nearby! Splashdown splashdownwaterparks.co.uk BH12 4NY (admission applies) One of the biggest water parks in the country! Splashdown has 13 flumes and 3 splash zones for the under 5s! Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park -BH16 6EU farmerpalmers.co.uk (park admission applies) Sand and water interactive play area that will have the kids screaming with delight!
21 You can enter our competition today at www.raring2go.co.uk/ bournemouth and click on the ‘Save & Win tab’ or if you can’t wait book your RockReef adventure online and save money off your ticket instead of the walk-in price! RockReef has a huge range of indoor adventure activities suitable for all ages from 4yrs to adults with different challenges available to suit all abilities! It’s the perfect activity attraction if you’re looking for things to do in Bournemouth with friends or family during the summer holidays and it’s great in any weather. Climb the 28 fun-themed clip ‘n climb climbing walls, take on the HighLine aerial obstacle course suspended 20ft in the air or explore the tunnels in the pier cave. For the more adventurous they have indoor adrenaline challenges, the Vertical Slide will definitely get your heart racing! If you can’t choose which activities to do, then their Ultimate Adventure ticket might be for you. A great value option as you get 2 hours of activity time on all our indoor activities! Outside is the awesome PierZip, the world’s first Pier to shore zip wire! With a dual-line, you can even race your friends to the beach below. Win Family Clip ‘n Climb ticket at RockREEF!
22 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Golden Gecko provide a safe and welcoming space to make new friends. Their Youth & Kids programme will keep your young climbers engaged with climbing challenges, team building exercises, help develop technique, build confidence and will also be loads of fun. Whether your kids want to tackle the tall walls or the bouldering section, they can offer it all. Climbing Club - YR to Y2 (age 5 to 7) Monday 4.00pm - 5.00pm Thursdays 5.15pm - 6.30pm Fridays 4.00pm - 5.00 pm Climbing Club - Y3 to Y6 (age 7 to 11) Monday 5.15pm - 6.15pm Tuesday 4.00pm - 5.00pm Wednesday 4.00pm - 5.00pm Wednesday 5.15pm - 6.15pm Thursdays 4.00pm - 5.00pm Fridays 5.15pm - 6.15 pm Climbing Club - Y7 to Y9 (age 11 to 14) Tuesday 5.15pm - 6.45pm Wednesday 6.30pm - 8.00pm Thursday 6.30pm - 8.00pm Climbing Club - Y10 to Y13 (age 14-18) Monday 6.30pm - 8.00pm Tuesday 7.00pm - 8.30pm Fridays 6.30pm - 8.00pm Golden Gecko Climbing Centre After School Clubs! You'll find details of this years Holiday Clubs www.ggclimbing.com!
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 23 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!
24 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! EDUCATION Stokewood Road | Bournemouth | Tel: 01202 292011 admissions@stmartinsschool.net | stmartinsschool.net St Martin’s is a friendly, independent school in the heart of Bournemouth, where small classes and individualised teaching help children discover their talents and achieve their best. Education with heart Average class size of 12, capped at 18 Specialist subject teachers Traditional values Excellent 11+ results & academic attainment Celebrating 110 years in 2024 A family feel and a culture of kindness St Martin’s School is delighted to announce a new Headteacher, Mrs Kerri Male. Having joined the school eight years ago and been Deputy Head for five years, she already knows every child and family well. Taking up the reins from Mrs Laura Richards, Headteacher since 2016, Mrs Male brings a wealth of experience to the role, having devoted her 20-year career to education, working both as a class teacher and in school leadership roles. Moving forward with her characteristic enthusiasm and passion, Mrs Male has committed to maintaining everything that makes the 110-year-old family-owned school unique, while paving the way for an even brighter future. She said: “I am excited and honoured to lead St Martin’s. I have had the great pleasure of getting to know this school community very well over the years, so I appreciate just how special it is. “St Martin’s is a family. This is a warm and nurturing environment, where children can be curious and creative, explore ideas, and are inspired by talented and dedicated teachers. While we place a firm emphasis on academic achievement, we know children learn best when they are happy, and that is the foundation of all that we do. “With a wonderful team alongside me, I look forward to shaping a fantastic future for this school and every child in our care.” Introducing Mrs Male, St Martin’s new Headteacher
25 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES 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 Bring out your confidence. Learn new skills. Make new friends and have fun! 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 FIRST SESSION FREE Call for details Summer FUN for SEN Families! Looking for a way to entertain your children over the school holidays? Holiday camp sessions and activities not quite right? Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, has a whole host of different options for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. Coping with CHAOS Provides a range of services for children and young people while supporting many families in Dorset, including play sessions during the weekends and school holidays, as well as an advice and guidance service for parents. STARs is for the supportive, thoughtful and resilient SEN siblings of Dorset. It’s tough being an SEN sibling, as well as the usual challenges of growing up, they also often receive less attention from parents and have more worries and responsibilities than their peers. STARs provides them with support and advice, as well as the chance to make friends and have fun. Find out more at diverseabilities.org.uk Register today! A break for you Fun for them What we get up to Short Breaks provides holiday activities for children and young people with the sole purpose of have lots of fun. Parents do not need to stay as our team provide the support. Charity no. 282197 Trips and activities have included Chessington World of Adventures, Splashdown, pantomimes, bowling, swimming, crabbing, ringos, alpaca walking and much more. Join our Short Breaks service at Diverse Abilities.
26 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! EDUCATION Talbot Heath School is pleased to announce the launch of Honey Bees, a new baby and toddler group for families in the local community. The group had a successful launch on the 21st April, with over 20 families attending and enjoying a range of fun activities and games. Honey Bees, part of the Talbot Heath Junior School is designed to be a welcoming and supportive space for parents and families to meet and connect with others, whilst also providing a fun and stimulating environment for babies and toddlers to explore and learn. The group is led by experienced early years teacher Nikki Mathieson supported by TA Vicky Johnson, both dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for young children. Talbot Heath starts at age 3 in their Kindergarten department so their facilities and environment are ideal. “We are thrilled to launch Honey Bees and offer this new service to families in our local community,” said Liz Pugh, Head of Talbot Heath Junior School. “We know how important it is for parents and carers to have access to support networks and resources, particularly in the early years of a child’s development. We hope that Honey Bees will provide a valuable space for families to connect and learn together.” The sessions will take place every Friday morning during term-time, from 9.30am to 10.30am. Each session will feature a range of activities and experiences, including Mini Mozarts, Groovers & Movers, Crafty Kids, Tiddlers Woodland Exploring in their own Forest School area. “We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, and Honey Bees is just one of the ways that Talbot Heath School is committed to supporting families in our local community,” said Nikki Mathieson. “We look forward to welcoming more families to the group in the coming weeks and months, and to seeing the children grow and learn together.” For more information about Honey Bees, including details of how to register for the group, please visit the www.talbotheath.org/ honeybees. Talbot Heath School Launches Honey Bees: A New Baby and Toddler Group for Local Families
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 27 • 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 Our unique STEAM curriculum for the future is taught from age 3 and includes: Coding | Design Thinking | Project Management Digital Design | Ethics | Material Science THE BEST STA RT Talbot Woods | Bournemouth | www.talbotheath.org | Search @TalbotHeathSch | 01202 761881 Through School - Kindergarten | Pre-Prep | Junior | Senior | Sixth Form | Day and Boarding Is your daughter due to start School in September? We have limited places in Kindergarten, Reception and Year One. Discover more, book a Head’s Talk and Tour online. Nestled in the heart of Talbot Woods; pupils explore, imagine and learn in our own Forest School. OPEN DAYS are 22nd & 29th Sept, check our website for details
28 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 Be more UNCOMMON! Uncommon are offering neurodiverse children in years 7, 8 & 9 that are struggling with school phobia courses to help them with their confidence. The 3 sessions are run over zoom with no pressure to have the camera on or participate. They’re approved by the NHS and unlike so many services, there’s next to no waiting list! If your child is struggling to attend school, this is not be missed and if they’re not in years 7-9 you can add them to Uncommon’s waiting list as they add more courses. Please share this news with anyone you think it could help! Sign up at: www.bemoreuncommon.com SEND Parent Champions – Volunteers are here to stay! Special Educational Needs (SEND) Parent Champions have been supporting families in school settings and in the community since 2022. Recently the project managed by SENDiass4BCP and Parent Carers Together has been given the green light from BCP to continue with the very much needed roles on a permanent basis. Parent Champions currently deliver sessions in 22 schools across BCP. Feedback from families who have accessed the service has been a unanimous 5* rating with an overwhelming appreciation for the signposting and the confidential listening space the volunteers provide. Schools have also been brilliant in providing a safe space for the sessions to run. They value the volunteers experience and knowledge and the time they give to their school community. Working collaboratively enables SENDiass to keep improving our service and promotes the best outcomes for children and young people with additional needs. Information about schools providing a safe space for Parent Champion sessions can be found on the SENDiass website: sendiass4bcp.org If you are interested in providing a safe space for a Parent Champion to deliver a session in your school or you would like to know more about the role of a Parent Champion please contact Alexia via email at alexia.tough@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 29 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.
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34 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! BIRTHDAYS Choose your party date! Choose your meal time! Choose your party room! Complete your menu! We send you party invites! Let us do the clearing up! Full park parties weekends & holidays Wild Thing Indoor Play parties during term time Four time slots to choose from 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30 Alice Theme Party Room or Jungle Theme Party Room An individual hot meal for every child, an ice lolly desert PLUS unlimited squash/water during your meal time Pre-printed invitations, all you have to do is write and invite! Go and have fun - let us take care of the cleaning up Voted Party Provider of the Year Primary Times Readers Star Awards 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
35 Raring2go! BIRTHDAYS Great BIRTHDAY PARTIES for all ages! Fantastic fun, no stress, no mess, trust us with your next party! 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
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