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3 Raring2go! THINGS TO DO Time to Spring into action! As I write this we have snow! But I’m sure the blossoms will start blooming and very soon we will feel the warmth of the Spring sunshine! As Easter approaches we’ve got lots of great ideas for you to get out and about with the family and enjoy some fun times together. Your Spring magazine is packed with suggestions for days out all the way through to May Half Term and June. Lots of activities for the kids to get involved with and some great party ideas and not forgetting our fab competitions with lots more online. Plus the Kings Coronation celebrations ! Have a fabulous few months and remember to mention Raring2go! when you’re out and about. Have fun Raring2goBromsgroveandRedditch @Raring2goLisa Follow us on social media to keep up to date all year with your local #gotoguide for families. Lisa x Become a website member Sign up for FREE! Monthly email NEWSLETTERS with the latest OFFERS and EVENTS Download VOUCHERS and save £££’s Enter COMPETITIONS for amazing prizes! JOIN NOW raring2go.co.uk Copyright © 2023 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. 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 business featured. Printed by Gemini Print. Telephone: 01273 468884 l l l l Please recycle this magazine when you are finished with it. T: 07989 110318 E: bromsgroveandredditch@raring2go.co.uk
4 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? April – September Stourport Playland. Such a great day out for all the family, with rides, thrills and play area. Perfect for picnics on the river and lots of space to play ball games. open from 10.00 - 5.30pm (depending on the weather!) check website for more information www.playlandandfunpark.co.uk Kingfisher Redditch - Easter Activities. Join Kingfisher Redditch for lots of fun family Easter activities. Visit website for full details www.kingfishershopping.co.uk 1st to 9th April Forge Mill Needle Museum - Easter Activities. Make an Easter basket & follow the clues around the Bordesley Abbey site to find the hidden eggs. Exchange your egg for an Easter treat! Please ensure you arrive to take part by 3pm. www.forgemill.org.uk T: 01527 62509 1st to 16th April Stratford Butterfly Farm - Rainforest Realm. Spring 2023 sees the opening of Rainforest Realm, an exciting new display linking to the rainforests of Belize and the ancient Maya civilisation. The popular Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions and demonstrations will take place daily in the Discovery Zone at 11:00 throughout the Easter Holidays (except Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday). www.butterflyfarm.co.uk 1st to 16th April West Midland Safari Park – Easter. Bramble is back! The resident Easter Bunny will be at the Safari Park again to greet guests and help celebrate their 50th Anniversary this year. www.wmsp.co.uk 1st to 16th April Hatton Adventure World – Spring Spectacular. The Spring Spectacular programme is back this Easter. The farm will be packed with baby animals - piglets, lambs, chicks and goat kids in the Spring Arrivals Marquee. Get up close to baby animals, explore native wildlife on spring walks. Be entertained with a Magic and Puppet Show. And don’t forget to make some noise clapping on your favourite sheep in the Grand National Sheep Race! www.adventure.hattonworld.com 1st to 16th April Becketts Farm – Easter Event. Easter is a special time of year at Becketts Farm. Join a fun-filled event where you will learn about the chick hatching process, and if you’re lucky, you may see one hatching! There will also be Ewes and Lambs, Goats and Kids and Chickens. www.beckettsfarm.co.uk 1st to 30th April Drayton Manor Resort – 15 years of Thomas Land. A month packed full of birthday celebrations with Thomas & Friends as we commemorate the 15th anniversary of Europe's only Thomas Land! Birthday party balcony shows, Thomas & Friends character Easter hunt, street entertainment, party games throughout the day and Thomas all dressed up for a party. www.draytonmanor.co.uk 3rd to 15th April Alexandra Theatre – Annie. With unforgettable songs such as It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it! Starring Craig Revel Horwood as Miss Hannigan. www.atgtickets.com 4th & 6th April The Chocolate Shed – Chocolate Making Workshops. Ideal for any weather, these sessions are a special treat. Each workshop is run with a seasonal twist. www.thechocolateshed.com 7th to 10th April Eastnor Castle – Easter Treasure Hunt. Enjoy their Coronation Chicken Easter Treasure Hunt as they look forward to a new monarch being coronated! You’ll also be entered into the prize draw for the chance to win an enormous chocolate treat! PLUS all of the usual attractions! www.eastnorcastle.com 9th and 10th April Transport Museum Wythall. They launch their event season with a feast of free bus rides. There's lots to see and do for the kids including an Easter Bunny hunt! Go along for a fab day out for all the family. www.wythall.org.uk 11th April Redditch Palace Theatre - Dinosaur Adventure Live. Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs! Shows at 2pm and 4.30pm. www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk 15th April Redditch Palace Theatre - Rapunzel Easter Panto. Join your Easter panto favourites Wally, Dame Dolly and Fairy Tale as they embark on a quest to break an enchantment that keeps Rapunzel locked away in her tower…Shows at 2pm and 6pm. www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk 15th April & 11th June Ackers Adventure – Thrillseeker Days. Skiing, archery, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, zip wire and tower drop. Also free tobogganing for under 12’s with a paying adult. These days run similarly to a theme park – you queue up for the activities that you would like to try, whether you do some multiple times or try them all. www.ackers-adventure.co.uk 30th April and 1st May Transport Museum Wythall. Spring has sprung and there are more FREE rides into the blossoming countryside. The miniature railway will be in full steam too for the kids. www.wythall.org April 2022 What’s on?
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7 Raring2go! THINGS TO DO Forge Mill Needle Museum Needle Mill Lane, Riverside, Redditch, B98 8HY T: 01527 62509 See www.forgemill.org.uk for further details Sat 20 & Sun 21 May, 10am - 4pm Outdoor Explorers Nature play & exploration for under 5s. Friday mornings from 21 April Sat 1 - Sun 9 April, 10am - 4pm Easter Egg Trail Make a basket, follow the clues, find the eggs & exchange for a chocolate treat!
8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! THINGS TO DO Arrow Valley Countryside Centre The park is set over 2.5 square miles of countryside, between Forge Mill Needle Museum, the ancient monument of medieval Bordesley Abbey and the Abbey Stadium to the north and Washford Mill to the south. The River Arrow meanders through it. Battens Drive, South Moons Moat, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0LJ. Perfect Family Spring Walks Waseley Hills Country Park A 150 acres Country Park and Local Nature Reserve owned and managed by Worcestershire County Council. It consists of rolling open hills with old hedgerows, pastures and small pockets of woodland with panoramic views over Worcestershire, England. Gannow Green Lane, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9AT. Clent Hills Country Park, National Trust A stunning countryside haven in the heart of the busy Midlands. Explore the miles of footpaths, bridleways and easy access trails offering breathtaking panoramic views over the Cotswolds, Shropshire Hills and Welsh borders. Hagley Wood Lane, Clent, Worcestershire, DY9 9JR. Lickey Hills Country Park Pop on your wellies and head to the Lickey Hills, if you fancy a spot of den building with friends. Follow the family-friendly walking trails and you’ll see lots of fallen branches in the wooded areas. Lickey Hills, Warren Lane, Lickey, Birmingham, B45 8ER. Please note: All of the parks mentioned have Visitor Centres, but please check their opening times before leaving to ensure they are open.
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EGG-CITEMENT AS WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK CELEBRATES ITS GOLDEN YEAR West Midland Safari Park has a very ‘eggciting’ Easter planned with a whole host of activities, competitions, giveaways and a new show. Running from 1 to 16 April, guests will be invited to the Park to take part in the celebrations for both Easter and its upcoming 50th birthday. New for 2023 will be ‘Bramble’s Birthday Bash’ Easter show, which will involve party games, dancing and a chance to snap a picture with Bramble bunny at the end. Children can take part in an ‘Eggsplorer trail’ to locate the giant animal eggs and will earn a special chocolatey treat from Bramble’s burrow, where they can take part in some more fun and games. Additionally, there will be chances to win a selection of prizes by taking part in a variety of competitions such as by guessing the number of eggs or finding the 50th birthday egg, hidden somewhere in the Park. The Park will be decorated with bright and colourful Easter theming, including giant eggs, hay bales, floral displays and hundreds of smaller eggs. Easter activities are included in the admission charge and guests are encouraged to book online in advance for the best prices. The Adventure Theme Park is open until October and rides are charged extra. Admission includes a Free Return to visit again within six months, only when booking online in advance. Further information about West Midland Safari Park is available from the Park’s website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114. Find out more on the Safari Park’s official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WestMidSafari. 14 raring2go.co.uk 14 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! THINGS TO DO
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16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 30th April & 1st May Transport Myseum Wythall. Spring has sprung and there are more free rides into the blossoming countryside. The miniature railway will be in full steam too for the kids. www.wythall.org.uk 30th April & 1st May Eastnor Castle – Chilli Festival. All things Chilli try and buy, Live music, Entertainment, Bars ,Hot food, Children’s Cookery School Chilli Eating Competition and Cookery Demonstrations PLUS all of the usual attractions! www.eastnorcastle.com 4th & 5th May Webbs at Wychbold – Coronation Afternoon Tea with the Swingettes. Back at Webbs for the King's Coronation... Join The Swingettes for a celebration afternoon tea party and sing along to some 1940's classics. www.webbsdirect.co.uk 8th May Big Bank Holiday Family Raceday – Worcester Racecourse. Come and join us after the King’s Coronation for the ultimate Bank Holiday Party! www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk 14th May Autism Friendly Session at Redditch Funtopia. Arrow Valley Country Park Battens Drive - 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM The BIG day out for little kids is coming back to Redditch and, this year they are holding an Autism Friendly Session at EVERY Funtopia! 20th & 21st May Forge Mill Needle Museum – 1940’s Weekend. Join them for a Step Back to the 1940s as they throw back to the home front for an immersive 1940s experience – Brylcreem your hair, don your best hat and dancing shoes, starch your trousers, tan your legs with gravy browning, put in your victory rolls and get set for some 1940s fun! www.forgemill.org.uk 27th May to 4th June Drayton Manor Resort – Fiestaval. Join a vibrant, colourful, funpacked celebration across the resort! Street entertainment throughout the day, dancers & live music, themed food & drink, Rory’s Fiesta Finale Show and family activities. www.draytonmanor.co.uk 27th May to 4th June Stratford Butterfly Farm – Mini-Beast handling sessions. The popular Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions and pupae demonstrations will take place daily in the Discovery Zone at 11:00 throughout half term (except Bank Holiday Monday). www.butterflyfarm.co.uk 27th May to 4th June Hatton Adventure World – Pirate Invasion. Ahoy me’hearties! This Whitsun half-term, Hatton Adventure World is being invaded by the fearsome Captain Starling and his dreaded pirate crew! Are you ready to help save Hatton from the dreaded pirate invasion? Join them for some swashbuckling pirate-themed adventure. www.adventure.hattonworld.com 28th & 29th May Eastnor Steam and Vingtage weekend. Enjoy a nostalgic day out at Eastnor Castle with an impressive line up of steam engines, vintage cars, giant garden games, vintage carousel, model steam engine rides, chair swings, nostalgic dance workshops and more! PLUS all of the usual attractions! www.eastnorcastle.com 30th May Alexandra Theatre – Ministry of Science Live: Science Saved the World. Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! www.atgtickets.com 30th May & 1st June The Chocolate Shed – Chocolate Making Workshops. Ideal for any weather, these sessions are a special treat. Each workshop is run with a seasonal twist. Suitable for children of all ages (3-16). Check website for the timing and recommended ages for each session. www.thechocolateshed.com 30th May & 1st June Lunt Roman Fort – Spectacular Swords. Aimed at ages 5-12 but all are welcome. Under 4s go free. Craft yourself a sword with a difference. In addition to creating their own mighty gladius, participants will also be taught how to create a dazzling scabbard and sword belt to round off their creation! www.luntromanfort.org 30th May to 1st June Eastnor Castle – Runaround Days. Let off some steam in the school holidays! Castle & Grounds OR Grounds Only Admission www.eastnorcastle.com 30th May to 2nd June Aspire Active Camps. Action packed childcare at Alvechurch Middle School 8am - 4pm. 15% off with code SPRING23A - if booked before 5pm on 12th May. www.aspire-sports.co.uk 31st May Milshake! Live is at Redditch Palace Theatre. Milkshake! Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular NEW Show for you all, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends plus two Milkshake Presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! Two shows at 12pm and 3.30pm www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk 31st May to 2nd June Whitsun Half Term Family Fun ‘Secret Garden’ – Spetchley Park Garden. Find the Key to 'The Secret Garden'. Mary, her friend Dickon and Bert the gardener need your help to find the key to the secret garden, a magical, healing place where animals talk, and true happiness can be found. Follow the Robin trail through Spetchley park to find the key and unlock the door to this special place. www.spetchleyparkestate.co.uk May 2022 What’s on?
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Celebrate King Charles III’s coronation in style On 6 May, King Charles III’s coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey. To mark the occasion we will have an extra bank holiday so there will be plenty of time to get involved with the planned national or local events and initiatives and join in the celebrations. The Coronation Big Lunch This year the Big Lunch will be moving to May to join the Coronation celebrations, bringing neighbours and communities together to share friendship, food and fun! Join the nation in celebration and be part of history on 6-8 May. Find out more at www.edenprojectcommunities.com/the-big-lunch Organise a street party The UK has a long history of organised street parties to celebrate national events. Why not organise one for your neighbours to mark the coronation? Raring2go! THINGS TO DO 20 raring2go.co.uk
The Big Help Out From rolling up your sleeves to help a local group, to joining some of the UK’s best known national charities – Monday 8 May will be your chance to get involved. A list of ways you can lend a hand will be available online at www.thebighelpout.org.uk Windsor Castle concert and light show While the pomp and ceremony of the coronation processions and service will take place on the Saturday, the BBC will be televising a concert and light show on Sunday 7 May. The event will feature world class professional performers and amateur choirs as well as a laser and drone show. Raring2go! THINGS TO DO 21 There are all sorts of events taking place over the bank holiday weekend that our family can choose from. Here are a few of our favourites but make sure you check our online What’s On? Guide to see what else is happening near you. 4th & 5th May Webbs, Wychbold - Coronation Afternoon Tea Party with The Swingettes! Wearing vintage costumes, red lipstick and singing 1940’s classics. This lively trio will entertain you while you enjoy our indulgent seasonal afternoon tea. www.webbsdirect.co.uk 5th to 8th May Drayton Manor Coronation Street Party. Join them for a celebration of the King’s coronation and all things British at the UK’s best street party! With a fireworks finale, late night riding, live music - DJs and a live band, Rory’s Coronation Show, street party entertainment throughout the day and themed food & drink - experience a whole day of fun with their full day ticket or celebrate the night away with an evening only ticket. www.draytonmanor.co.uk 5th to 8th May Hanbury Hall - Coronation picnic and games. Join them on the Orangery Lawn at Hanbury Hall to celebrate the coronation of The King and The Queen Consort. Celebrate the coronation with the Coronation Big Lunch and take your own picnic to enjoy in the beautiful formal gardens, the perfect place to relax on the lawn with a blanket. Challenge friends and family to traditional lawn games including skittles, draughts, and dominoes. We recommend you pre-book your visit to Hanbury Hall. You do not need to book the coronation activities. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 8th May Hartlebury Castle. Join them for this special event in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III and enjoy fantastic falconry displays in the Castle’s Carriage Circle and a chance to get up close to these magnificent birds. Children can also meet their very own ‘King Henry’ and experience being crowned like a monarch in our Great Hall. www.hartleburycastle.com Coronation Local Events
Wyre Forest. Whether you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, or you want something more adventurous, Wyre Forest has something for everyone. Including the Zog activity trail, play area, and Go Ape too! www.forestryengland.uk/wyreforest and www.goape.co.uk/locations/wyre 1st June Pop Princesses at The Palace Theatre Redditch. A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars! This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. A musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairytale Princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix.Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift. Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, plus all the best songs from all your favourite films and musicals. Go and join the fun! Two shows at 1pm and 6pm T: 01527 65203 17th June Broadway Arts Festival – Family Day. A whole range of activities for families are planned as part of the Broadway Arts festival from drumming and paper lantern making workshops to meadow and cyle-delic painting sessions. There will also be an outdoor theatre performance of Robin Hood on the village green at 2:30. Visit the festival website for more details and to book tickets. www.broadwayartsfestival.com 24th June Webbs, Wychbold Restaurant Garden - Cooking with Fire. Join Marco and the Food at Webbs team with the DeliVita outdoor oven to discover how to cook with fire.Yes there’ll be pizza… but you’ll also learn how to cook a selection of other dishes to cook quickly so you have more time to relax in the garden. On this course, not only will you learn, you’ll eat all the delicious food you prepare. www.webbsdirect.co.uk 25th June Armed Forces Day - Himley Hall. Always a popular day with many families, this event is back again this year between 11am - 5pm. Look out for more details, coming soon! www.himleyhallandpark.co.uk 24th & 25th June Severn Valley Railway - 1940’s weekends. We’re in the mood for two rip-roaring weekends of 1940s fun, as the Severn Valley Railway steps back in time on June 24th and 25th. Join us for Step Back to the 1940s as we throw back 16 miles of railway to the 1940s home front and feel the spirit of the British home front brought to Worcestershire and Shropshire as you travel by heritage steam train to each station, where there is always something different to discover, see, do or dance to! www. svr.co.uk 28th & 29th June Under 5’s Teddy Bears Picnic, Dudley Zoo. Meet Jambi the Tiger & Monty the Monkey Mascots and enjoy: Minibeasts Encounters, Children’s entertainers Flip & Dippy the Clown, Craft Activities, Ow Bin Ya Sands beach, Zoo admission too…and don’t forget to bring your teddy bear, packed lunch and picnic blankets! Optional extras include Goody Bags, Teddy’s Tombola & Face Painting. www.dudleyzoo.org.uk 28th June to 1st July Alexandra Theatre – Demon Dentist. Join Alfie and Gabz on this fabulous adventure, as they investigate the strange events happening in their home town! Children are leaving their teeth for the tooth fairy and waking up to find odd things under their pillows! Alfie and Gabz are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery - but no-one could have dreamed what they'll discover when they come face to face with the demon dentist herself, in this hilarious and thrilling story! www.atgtickets.com 1st July The Hanbury Show. The 76th annual Hanbury Show will be held on Saturday 1st July 2023 and is a fantastic summer outing for the whole family. Open from 9am to 6pm, the Show is a wonderful and exciting day out with plenty of displays, entertainment and local food. With more than 700 exhibitors, 200 trade stands and over 300 competitions, activities and displays. For those who have never attended the Show before, Hanbury Countryside Show is a showcase event for farming, the countryside and rural life. www.hanburyshow.co.uk June 2022 What’s on? 22 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? Celebrating the Best of British Agriculture & Rural Life Enjoy the very best of Worcestershire Food & Drink A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT hanburyshow.co.uk Hanbury Countryside Show Society Ltd, Registered in England No. 07843392. Registered Charity No. 1160102 Main Arena Entertainment - Stuntworld International Attractions: Craft, Food & Horticultural Marquees, Livestock & Horse Classes, Children’s Amusements, Countryside Area, Fun Dog Show, Talks Theatre, Steam Engines, Gun Dogs, Heavy Horses, Public Bar, Pony Rides, Farrier Competitions, Live Music & Much More. Over 200 Trade Stands. SATURDAY 1ST JULY 2023 TO THE SHOW DOG FRIENDLY SHOW CHILDREN U16 FREE TICKETS £15 IN ADVANCE BUY ONLINE POSTCODE B96 6RD FREE PARKING S SAVE MONEY BUY TICKETS ONLINE OPEN 9.00am - 6.00pm
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WIN tickets to the Mello Festival. Lots of fun to be had at the Mello Festival for all the family with Circus Big Tops, Inflatable Land, children’s workshops and lots lots more! And of course bands galore with Blue, Fleur East , Aston Merrygold , Rebecca Ferguson to name but a few…. Go for a day, go for two days or camp all weekend- kids under 12 go free! For a chance to win, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions Closing Date: 19th May 2023 Win a pair of tickets to Ackers Thrill Seeker Day. Date of your choice 15th April , 11th June or 23rd September. Skiing, archery, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, zip wire and tower drop. Also free tobogganing for under 12’s with a paying adult. These days run similarly to a theme park – you queue up for the activities that you would like to try, whether you do some multiple times or try them all. Win a family pass for Hatton Adventure World. Hatton Adventure World will once again host its annual “Spring Spectacular” from 1 – 16 April when the family attraction welcomes an abundance of spring-born animals. Visitors can visit the Spring Arrivals Marquee and see adorable baby lambs, kid goats, piglets, calves, and bunnies which are settling in well on the Farm. Visitors will even get the chance to feed and handle the animals whilst some may be fortunate enough to witness a live birth! S4F (Shooting 4 Fun) is offering a One hour Outdoor Laser Tag Experience, for 12 people, at its Oaklands Pursuits Centre in Hanbury, Worcestershire. Shooting4fun has been delivering outdoor and indoor shooting activities in Worcestershire, West Midlands and throughout the UK for 30 years. Under the brand name ‘Shooting 4 Fun’ we offer memorable events for everyone – from kids to adults, including corporate clients, wedding entertainment, stag and hen parties, junior shooting experiences and adult parties. For a chance to win, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions Closing Date: 30th April 2023 For a chance of winning, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions Closing Date: 30th April 2023 For a chance to win, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions Closing Date: 30th March 2023 For a chance to win, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions Closing Date: 12th April 2023 Win a FREE family ticket (4 persons) to visit Diggerland! For a chance of winning, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions Closing Date: 6th May 2023 Win tickets to Funtopia at Arrow Valley Park in Redditch on 14th May For a chance of winning, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions Closing Date: 7th May 2023 Win three free sessions with Nature Makers For a chance of winning, head to the Raring2go! website, choose Save & Win/Competitions Closing Date: 3rd April 2023 Win 2 tickets - The Noise Next Door: Mysterious Mansions of Mystery, Mac Birmingham Raring2go! COMPETITIONS SPRING COMPETITIONS TIME! Enter online at raring2goBromsgrove 30 raring2go.co.uk COMPETITIONS TERMS & CONDITIONS These rules apply to all the competitions in this edition of the magazine. The winner's of each competition will be the first correct entry or entries drawn at random. No cash alternatives to prizes. The winner's of each competition will be notified by telephone or email. Any personal data provided will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. It will only be used for the purposes of notifying outcomes of the prize draw. Your information will not be shared with any organisations external to Raring2go! or the competition provider except for the purposes of supplying you with your prize unless stated on the individual competition. Any other terms and conditions will appear on the individual competition of which they relate. Winners details will appear in the next edition of the magazine unless instructed otherwise by the winner. Think Tank: Oscar and Dexter Lee Butterfly Farm: Maisy Watson Bubble Show at The Mac: Christine Walker WMSP: Mathew Poole Ironbridge: Joanna Cozubovski WINNERS Jungle Book: Rachel Orme (pictured) Countrytastic: Karen Fuller
Raring2go! FOR SALE FOR SALE: Could you be the next Editor of Raring2go! Bromsgrove and Redditch? Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business, making your own decisions and taking control of your working life to fit around the needs of your family? After 14 amazing years, I am now looking for a new owner to take over the Bromsgrove and Redditch edition of Raring2go! magazine; a thriving and well respected local business. During my years as Editor, I’ve enjoyed discovering new places to visit with my family, reviewing shows at the theatre, and trying out new activities with my two children. By working for myself, I have been lucky enough to be there for the daily school run, attend sports days and nativities, and take time off around the school holidays. As my children are now older I feel it’s time to hang my hat up and start a new chapter. I would love for another local, passionate parent to enjoy the same experiences I have. However, it is important for me to find the right person to take care of my third ‘baby’, so I will continue to publish Raring2go! until I find that special person. While Raring2go! is a business where you work for yourself, you are part of a supportive franchise network, where there’s always someone on hand to give advice if you need it. No previous experience is necessary although an interest in the local community, an eye for detail and a tenacious attitude will certainly help. If you’re ready for a change in direction and have always dreamed of working for yourself, do get in touch with me for a chat: Call Lisa on 07989 110318 bromsgroveandredditch@raring2go.co.uk 31
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