Raring2go! GO-TO GUIDE 3 Raring2go! EDITOR’S WELCOME 2 raring2go.co.uk CONTENTS: P05 Children Always First (Fostering) P06 What’s On January P08-09 SEN / The Listening Herd P10-11 What’s On February P12 Path to Paris (Olympics) P14 Education P15 What’s On March P16-17 A-Z of Places2go! P18 Well-being P19-21 Clubs and Classes P22-23 Holiday clubs P25 Family Theatre P26-27 Raring2read P28-29 Puzzle page / Pets P30-31 Competitions Whatever you do, wherever you go, have fun, and mention Raring2go! Published by Raring2go! Kidderminster & Stourbridge. All information in this booklet 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. We also undertake to ensure that all advertising is in the best interests of families and young children. Printed by Gemini Print, Shoreham, Surrey. @Raring2goKidderminster raring2go.kiddyandstourbridge Happy New Year... Hello 2024! The fun doesn’t have to be over, come rain or shine, look through this magazine for indoor or outdoor ideas for you and your family to enjoy over the next few months. More family friendly events and activites are sure to be planned, keep in the know with Raring2go! • Regularly check the website • Follow my social media • Sign up to the monthly newsletters by signing up to the website. (If you’re already signed up but originally ticked ‘no’ to the newsletters and would like to change this, please drop me a quick email and I’ll get this changed for you). In the winter months, it’s always nice to include a visit to a local cafe as part of your day, either start the day with a delicious breakfast, pop in for lunch, or grab a yummy cake at any time! I recommend trying Cafe on the Green in Wordsley: VISIT IN JANUARY/FEBRUARY AND QUOTE ‘RARING2GO’ TO GET A FREE DRINK* WITH ANY HOT MEAL *Regular size drink Lucy Richardson, Editor kidderminster@raring2go.co.uk | 07404 463 773 Lucy x 1 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Winter Nature Hike: Take a leisurely hike in a nearby nature reserve or park. Look for signs of winter wildlife and enjoy the crisp, fresh air. Board Game Night: Gather around the table for a night of board games or card games. It's a great way to bond and have some friendly competition. Movie Marathon: Choose a series of familyfriendly movies or a theme (classic Disney films, Harry Potter movies etc) and have a ‘movie marathon’ with popcorn and snacks. Baking Extravaganza: Spend a day baking cookies, cakes, or other treats together.You can even have a mini-baking competition with different teams or family members. Volunteer Together: Give back to your community by volunteering at a local shelter, food bank, or charity. It's a wonderful way to teach your kids the value of helping others. DIY Craft Day: Get creative with a DIY craft day. You can make homemade decorations, scrapbooks, or other crafts that you can cherish as keepsakes. Indoor Mini-Olympics: Create a series of miniOlympic games in your living room or back garden (weather permitting of course!).You can have events like a sock sliding race, minibasketball, and even a family dance-off. Visit a museum or Aquarium: Explore a local museum, science centre, or aquarium. It's both fun and educational for the whole family. Cook a Family Dinner: Have each family member choose a dish and cook it together for a special family dinner. It's a great way to share family recipes and traditions. Scavenger Hunt: Organise a scavenger hunt in your garden or at a nearby park. Create a list of items to find or clues to solve and see who can complete the hunt first. Remember to tailor these activities to your family's interests and the weather in your area. Whether you choose indoor or outdoor activities, the key is to spend quality time together and create lasting memories. After the Festivities are over… Christmas and New Year are such a busy time and once over, things can feel a tad flat, so we have come up with a few suggestions to keep the family busy for January and beyond… Here are 10 ideas for family activities to enjoy once Christmas is over:
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