WHAT TO DO AND WHERE TO DO P6 HOLIDAY CAMPS AND CLUBS P22 WHAT’S ON THIS SUMMER P4 raring2go.co.uk SUMMER 2023 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD KINGSTON AND MERTON
28 WILTON GROVE . WIMBLEDON . LONDON . SW19 3QX . WWW.WILTONTENNISCLUB.CO.UK FOR BOYS & GIRLS 3 – 14 YEARS Coaching at Wilton Tennis Club is contracted to ‘Wilton Coaching Ltd.’ All lead coaches hold a LTA/PTR qualification and are first aid trained. All staff over 16 are DBS checked. Spaces are limited so, to avoid disappointment, please book early and online: booking.wiltontennisclub.co.uk coachingadmin@wiltontennisclub.co.uk 07877 571349 1:8 COACH/ PLAYER RATIO NOW A C C E P T I N G C HI L DC A R E V OU C HE R S SUMMER CAMPS MONDAY – FRIDAY 24TH JULY – 1ST SEPT (EXC MON 28TH AUG) Tots Tennis Camp (ages 3 & 4) For players in nursery & reception 8.15 – 9am £12.50 / day 12.15 – 1pm £12.50 / day £50 full week TIMETABLE Main Camp (Year 1 to Year 9) Full day sessions only Full day 9am-3.30pm £55 Full week 9am-3.30pm £247.50 Early drop off 8-9am £8 Late stay 3.30-5pm £12 Learn new skills & make new friends
3 Get in Touch: 07858 751776 kingstonandmerton@raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Welcome to the Summer Edition Welcome to the Summer edition! After such a wet Spring, let’s hope that we have a good summer. Whilst I can’t guarantee a summer of sunshine, I can ensure you haveave lots to do whatever the weather. With the summer holidays on their way, this edition brings you loads of ideas for fun days out, holiday clubs, and things to make or do. Make sure you use your 10% discount with Camp Beaumont, 10% off at the Look Out Discovery Centre, get £5 off Clubeady camps, or get a 15% discount when you take to the Thames in a GoBoat. When you are talking to local businesses, please remember to tell them that you saw them in Raring2go, and please use the QR codes in the magazine. Please also check our website, which contains a mix of both local and national information including exclusive Raring2go! discounts and offers, competitions, recipes and ideas to entertain the whole family, both indoors and out, together with events and information on local businesses and attractions. Make sure your localise to ensure you are seeing the most relevant information to you. Have a great Summer! Kirsten Hackman xx
4 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! What’s on this Summer June / July Now Open Garsons Pick your Own Farm Throughout the season you may be able to pick from delicious fruits, including Garsons famous strawberries and apples, fresh vegetables such as courgettes and sweetcorn, or even bright sunflowers. Check the website throughout the summer months for crop availability. garsons.co.uk/pyo-farm Running Now Kingston upon Thames Town Centre Chimps are Family Sculpture Trail Pick up a free Chimp Trail map, then touch, hug or take a selfie with each of our ten life-like chimp sculptures, at locations across the town, and get a glimpse into the life of a chimp and the many behaviours we share with our ape cousins. kingstonuponthames.info Booking Now GoBoat Kingston or Thames Ditton Board your very own GoBoat and take the family for a trip down the Thames on a unique and eco-friendly outdoor experience. goboat.co.uk Running until Sunday 10th September WWT London Wetland Centre Quentin Blake: Drawn to Water Collect an illustrated guide full of Quentin Blake’s drawings and journey around our wonderful wetland world this summer. Plus take part in art and illustration activities aimed at all ages and abilities. wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/ Sunday 2nd July - Sunday 13th August Claremont Live! On selected dates, enjoy a season of summer evening entertainment, bringing something for all the family, including Peter Pan or Robin Hood, plus three evenings of outdoor cinema. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/ claremont-landscape-garden What’s On This Summer Friday 7th - Sunday 9th July Richmond Theatre Winnie the Pooh Featuring the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award-winning music with further songs by A.A. Milne, this beautiful fresh stage adaptation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters we all know and love, in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood. www.atgtickets.com/ shows/winnie-the-pooh/richmond-theatre/ Saturday 15th July – Mon 28th August Hever Castle and Gardens Knights of Royal England - Jousting Running on selected dates, the popular annual Jousting Tournaments with The Knights of Royal England will be entertaining visitors with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena, complete with a Royal Box. Battling it out in the saddle and on foot in one-to-one combat, the valiant knights will compete for points to find this season’s ultimate champion. www.hevercastle.co.uk Thursday 20th July – Sun 3rd September Lyric Theatre, London The Smeds and the Smoos Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? Age 3+ nimaxtheatres.com/ shows/the-smeds-and-the-smoos/ Saturday 22nd July – Saturday 2nd Sept Brooklands Museum Marvellous Inventions Join us this Summer to discover marvellous inventions, inspired by the brand new Barnes Wallis exhibition. Uncover the marvellous inventions of Brooklands with a new discovery trail that takes you on a journey through the historic site. Drop into the family craft workshop to learn more about design and simulation work, and join London Bus Museum on a vintage bus ride around the local area. Plus the under 5’s can enjoy the pedal planes and pedal cars. www.brooklandsmuseum.com/ Get 15% off your GoBoat when you use the promo code RARING2GO. See page 9 for details.
5 Raring2go! What’s on this Summer Sat 22nd July – Sunday 3rd September Godstone Farm Hay Down How Down It’s all about Country this summer! Activities include shoot outs, line dancing, crafty cactuses, lasso lessons, horse shoe throwing, pony grooming plus all the usual farmyard fun. godstonefarm.co.uk Saturday 22nd July – Sunday 3rd Sept Hever Castle and Gardens Heroes and Villains School Discover secret signs and calls, test your skills to become the hero and defeat the villain at each turn, fight the last battle - who will be the last standing? Sport your best capped crusader costume to really get into the spirit of the school. Additionally, on selected dates, be entertained by the Falconry display, or watch the jousting. www.hevercastle.co.uk Saturday 22nd July – Sunday 3rd Sept A Summer of Fun at Bocketts Farm! Enjoy a jam-packed day out with friendly animals and a full programme of fun farm fun. bockettsfarm.co.uk Sat 22nd July – Saturday 9th September Painshill Art Trail This summer artwork, old and new, featuring Painshill will be displayed around the landscape. Take a selfie in the giant gold frames that are positioned in front of famous Painshill views, and immerse yourself in a ‘living work of art’. painshill.co.uk Thursday 27th July – Sat 2nd September Garrick Theatre, London Terrible Tudors We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as they launch their attack! It’s history with the nasty bits left in! terribletudors.com Friday 28th July - Friday 25th August Summer of Play at Morden Hall Park A season of Summer outdoor family theatre for everyone to enjoy. Bring your picnics and deck chairs and enjoy the performances that include the Wizard of Oz, Peter Rabbit and Bad Dad. www.nationaltrust. org.uk/visit/london/morden-hall-park Monday 31st July – Sunday 3rd Sept Chessington World of Adventures Resort Wilderfest Get ready to Croc ‘n Roll as Britain’s WIIILDEST family music festival returns for its third year this summer. Come rain or shine, you’ll see the Resort come to life, with live music across our stages, roaming entertainment, mouth-watering festival food, plus a whole load of family summer fun - you’ll be singing, dancing, and of course riding, all day long! Running from 31st July – 3rd September, WILDERFEST is perfect for young festival-goers - so whether it’s your first one ever, or your first one this year – don’t miss out! chessington.com Friday 25th - 27th August CarFest Admire the fastest cars, enjoy performances from some of UK’s best artists, bands and DJ’s and much more... Created by Chris Evans, to help raise funds for UK Children’s Charities, CarFest is the largest family fundraising festival in the UK. carfest.org Bank Holiday Monday 28th August Epsom Downs Racecourse Family Fun Day It’s an afternoon of fantastic live racing action combined with free entertainment for the little ones away from the track. thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom Tuesday 29th Aug - Saturday 9th Sept Rose Theatre Kingston BLIPPI – The Wonderful World Tour Get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party! rosetheatre.org/ Sunday 17th September Brooklands Museum Emergency Services Day Every conceivable vehicle and pieces of apparatus used in the emergency services will grace the Museum site in an impressive line-up of display and serving vehicles, giving visitors an exciting but safe environment for you to witness the serious nature of what men and women do all over the country every day to make our world safe and save lives. Plus Skye, Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol will be making special appearances. brooklandsmuseum.com August / September
6 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! 90 Years of Guildford Lido! 90 Years of Guildford Lido! With the summer heatwave just around the corner, there's no better place to cool off than the Guildford Lido. This historic outdoor swimming pool and landscaped grounds has been providing a place for people to swim, relax, and socialise since it first opened on the 21st June 1933, 90 years ago! Guildford Lido was built in 1933 and is one of the few remaining original lidos in the UK. The lido was built as part of a wider project to improve the leisure facilities in Guildford, and it quickly became a popular destination for swimmers of all ages and abilities. The Lido cost £13,700 to build and was officially opened on 21st June 1933, by the Mayor, William Harvey, who was the first person to dive in and take a swim. On that day 8,000 people packed into the Lido. Guildford Lido is a great place for people of all ages and abilities to come and enjoy the benefits of swimming. The pool is 50m long and heated so is perfect for swimming lengths or splashing around with friends and family. There is more than just the pool, with a dedicated children's paddling pool for the little ones and three water slides for little and big ones to enjoy! There are 2 different session types you can enjoy; Lane swimming and General Swim Sessions. Lane swimming is exclusively for lane swimming and these sessions take place in the morning, evening and throughout the day during general swim sessions. General Swim Sessions are family friendly sessions for customers to enjoy the open section of the swimming pool, relax on the grassy area with a picnic or purchase food and drink from the kiosk or Burrito Loco. Relax among the 4 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Enjoy the refreshments from the poolside café or Burrito Loco and soak up the sun on the sun terrace. The lido is located in the heart of Guildford, making it easy to get to by car, bus, or train and is the perfect place to cool off this summer. With its historic charm, variety of activities, and convenient location, you're sure to have a great time. So what are you waiting for? Come down to Guildford Lido today!
7 Raring2go! What to Do and Where to go GARRICK THEATRE 27 JULY – 2 SEPTEMBER FAMILY TICKET FROM £90! terribletudors.com UNDER 18 GO FREE MONDAY 28 AUGUST FAMILY FUN DAY Bank Holiday
8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Take the Family and Board your GoBoat Tell us about your new location in Thames Ditton? We opened in Thames Ditton at the beginning of May. Despite only being a short journey up the river from Kingston, the tranquil riverside location of Thames Ditton gives a different perspective of The Thames. Seeing Hampton Court Palace from the water provides a unique viewpoint, and it’s reachable during a one hour booking from Thames Ditton. There are also lots of great local cafes in the village to pick up a tasty picnic before you head out on the boats. What makes GoBoat the perfect experience for families? Since both the Kingston and Thames Ditton locations are on the River Thames, you get to see lots of interesting wildlife that the kids can spot along the way. There are also lots of other friendly water users, from paddle steamers to paddleboarders, who you can wave hello to on your journey. GoBoats are really easy to steer and the River Thames provides plenty of space for everyone to enjoy the water safely. That means it’s great fun even if you’ve never driven a boat before. What do you love about working at GoBoat? It’s great to get more people experiencing the waterways first-hand. Seeing families come back from their trips having had a great time is very rewarding. As well as that, a lot of research has shown that being on and around the water improves mental wellbeing; I’ve found that working by the water provides me with a sense of calm and positivity. What’s your best GoBoat memory? There are so many! From taking my young nieces and nephews on a boat for the first time to birthdays and watching the sunset over the river with friends. Having personally made so many incredible memories on a GoBoat, spending time with your favourite people onboard is something I think is very special and cannot recommend more. GoBoat Kingston is located on Riverside Walk in Kingston. GoBoat Thames Ditton is located at 40 Summer Road, Thames Ditton. Both locations are open 7 days a week and prices start from £95 per boat for one hour. Advanced booking is strongly recommended. Visit goboat.co.uk for more information. Spend quality time outdoors on the waterways this summer With warmer weather finally upon us, it’s the perfect time to board your very own GoBoat and spend a few hours on the water together. Chileshé manages GoBoat Kingston, as well as the brand new location in Thames Ditton. Here’s what he told us about why you need to book a GoBoat trip this summer. Key info: • Each GoBoat seats up to 8 passengers, including children and babies • Rent your GoBoat for between one and four hours • No prior boating experience is required. The captain (driver) of the GoBoat must be aged 18 or over • Lifejackets are provided for children • Alcohol can be consumed on the boat, but the captain must always remain sober USE PROMO CODE RARING2GO TO GET 15% OFF YOUR GOBOAT
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11 Raring2go! What to Do and Where to Go Head into Kingston upon Thames this summer to experience our unique ‘Chimps are Family’ FREE sculpture trail. Touch, hug or take a selfie with each of our ten life-like chimp sculptures, at locations across the town, and get a glimpse into the life of a chimp and the many behaviours we share with our ape cousins. Pick up a free Chimp Trail map from local businesses or download it from: kingstonuponthames.info or lovethelast.com. Plus, scan the QR code on each sculpture to reveal each chimp’s backstory, the importance of conservation and how you can support the WWF’s work. This public art exhibition is a partnership between internationally-renowned artists Gillie and Marc and Kingston First, the town's Business Improvement District representing and supporting local businesses. #ChimpsAreFamily #LoveTheLast FOLLOW THE TRAIL AND FALL IN LOVE WITH OUR CLOSEST LIVING RELATIVES PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION KINGSTON UPON THAMES SCAN FOR MORE GILLIEANDMARC.COM LOVETHELAST.COM @GILLIEANDMARCART Picture credit: Chris Dalton / Gillie & Marc The Smeds and the Smoos © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2019, published by Scholastic The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books From the company that brought you LIVE ON STAGE ONE4REVIEW HHHHH EDINBURGHFESTIVALSFORKIDS.COM HHHHH A stellar new show based on the book by JULIA DONALDSON and AXEL SCHEFFLER THE PERFECT SUMMER TREAT Thu 20 Jul – Sun 3 Sep BOOK NOW 0330 333 4812 Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, West End Tickets from £10 BOOK HERE LIVE ON STAGE
EXPLORE THE WORLD’S FIRST JUMANJI THEMED LAND AND A WHOLE HOST OF EVENT-URES AT CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES RESORT Escaped from the cinema and way beyond the board game, World of Jumanji sucks families in! Follow the footsteps of Dr. Bravestone, through a whole world of adventures to locate the Jaguar’s Eye Jewel, lift the curse and save Jumanji! Brave adventurers will discover THREE new theme park rides, including the world’s ONLY Jumanji rollercoaster, Mandrill Mayhem. The first adventure, Mandrill Mayhem, sweeps riders in the long arms of a mandrill, as the horde whisks those from just 1.2m tall around the sites of Jumanji, all while dodging the hazards of the jungle. The most fearsome of all the wild animals, the mandrills are unpredictable and will launch at full speed through treetops, flipping upside down on a hair-raising adventure, spiralling to the summit of the 55ft tall Jaguar Shrine. Glimpse the Jaguar’s Eye Jewel glow before falling and braving the adventure again… backwards! Two further adventures in the World of Jumanji await families… Swerve a herd of stampeding ostriches on a whirlwind ride in the dunes on Ostrich Stampede and dodge the fangs of the black mamba on a dizzying and untameable ride in the heart of the bazaar on Mamba Strike. But that’s not all as the ultimate family-friendly Resort welcomes back seasonal events including Wilderfest, Howl’o’ween & Winter’s Tail across the year. Kick-start your summer right and experience Britain’s wildest music festival, Wilderfest, which starts on July 31, and runs through until September 3. Set amongst the wilds of the Theme Park and Zoo, get the whole family ready to croc n’ roll as the Park comes alive with roaming entertainment and the buzz of live music. When the sun sets, things are planned to get extra spooky this Halloween… Join Chessington World of Adventures Resort by celebrating the most frightful time of year between October 14 and October 30 for their haunting and hair-raisingly hilarious Howl’o’ween event! Finish the year with some festive fun, as Winter’s Tail returns to Chessington World of Adventures Resort this Christmas. Meet Father Christmas and his mischievous elves, enjoy selected Theme Park rides and Zoo, all included in the ticket price - plus much more - running on selected dates from November 25 through to December 30. You can find out more information and book your next WILD adventure by visiting chessington.com.
14 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Focus on Godstone Farm That's precisely why the farm has invested millions in a new Play Barn, making it Surrey's largest soft play destination. The Play Barn at Godstone Farm isn't just physically vast; it's also determined to make play as thrilling as possible. In the post-pandemic era, we've all come to appreciate the fleeting nature of childhood, and parents strive to provide happy, playful, and fun environments for their children to explore and discover. As early as 2011, Chief Medical Officers emphasised that engaging in fun and stimulating activities is beneficial for children's physical health and mental wellbeing. Active children enhance their motor skills, develop coordination, balance, and body awareness. The results are evident: exercise leads to stronger muscles, improved bone density, and better control of breathing. Godstone Farm’s new Play Barn champions the joy of play! Nicola Henderson, CEO of Godstone Farm, states, "As a society, we often go to great lengths to protect our children from harm. We bubble wrap their lives, sanitize every surface, and constantly hover over them. But what if we're hindering their development? What if we're denying them the chance to become resilient, confident, and capable adults? This might sound ambitious for a soft play centre, but it's something we consider daily and feel deeply passionate about." Henderson continues, "Research indicates that engaging in risky play helps children acquire essential skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, and risk assessment. By taking risks and experiencing the consequences, children learn to assess and make informed decisions. They also develop resilience by picking themselves up after falls and trying again. The new Play Barn at Godstone Farm features climbing walls, rope bridges, and tunnels - offering these opportunities for children in a controlled environment, ensuring they have fun rain or shine." By offering an environment that promotes this type of play, Godstone Farm intends to create lifelong memories and nurtures a spirit of adventure in its young visitors. This exciting new playbarn is open from late June onwards and to book tickets please go to www.godstonefarm.co.uk Godstone Farm's motto, "Discover, Explore, Play," embodies its deep-rooted dedication to the benefits of stimulating and exciting play for children. High-quality play encompasses an additional aspect - risky play. Thrilling and exciting activities that carry physical risks, like climbing trees, jumping off swings, and building forts, fall under this category. While some argue against risky play, deeming it dangerous, growing evidence suggests its positive impact on children's development.
Raring2go! What to Do and Where to Go 15 odstonefarm.co.uk BOOK ONLINE It’s all about Country this summer! Activities includin shoot outs, line dancin , crafty cactuses, lasso lessons, horse shoe throwin , pony roomin plus all the usual farmyard fun! 22nd July - 3rd September HAY DOWN HOE DOWN GODSTONE FARM’S 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 a summer’s day, they are essential to pretty much all the food we eat, so bees definitely deserve a lot of love. At Raring2go!, we thought we’d put together a bit of a Bee Appreciation feature so we can go further than just not stepping on them! 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 include 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. Bee Hotels Why not make a Bee Hotel? It’s a great activity to keep the kids busy. The RSPB has some instructions on their website. Try to use natural materials that won’t rot, but avoid anything like paper or leaves that will quickly disintegrate. If you don’t feel creative, there are plenty of bee hotels to buy in local outlets such as garden centres, or online. 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). You can even buy 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. Be BEE Friendly
16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Brooklands Museum this Summer Introducing a new event for all generations to enjoy, Working Vehicles Day on 8th July will appeal to the kid in us all, as the site will be filled with machines such as tractors, mobile cranes, airfield vehicles and more. Some of the less frequently seen parts of the Museum’s collection will be on display as well as lots of visiting vehicles. Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid in May, Brooklands Museum launched a new exhibition ’Inventing the future: The Innovations of Sir Barnes Wallis’, focusing on the pioneer’s incredible life and career. Visitors can learn about Wallis’ extraordinary contributions to engineering and science, and how they continue to impact today’s designs and technologies. Be transported this summer at Brooklands Museum Not forgetting, each year Brooklands Museum hosts special event days dedicated to particular motoring marques, and this summer, it’ll be hosting its very first French Day on 13th August. Then take a drive down route 66, as American Day (3rd September) makes its return. Think Chevrolets, Cadillacs, Mustangs, trucks, stars and stripes, and a whole lot more. Easily accessible by car or train, parking is free and there’s a café and plenty of picnic space available. The great value family tickets start at £33.55 or enjoy Brooklands Museum for the entire year with family membership starting from just £75.00 for unlimited admission including event days. in authentic attire from the past, will be transporting visitors to a different era, providing insight into the amazing inventions and discoveries of the time. Then get interactive in the award-winning Brooklands Aircraft Factory and have a go at making and designing your own aircraft or drive a bus around the streets of London in the Bus Driver Training Simulator. Plus, you could build a race car at the LEGO building station in the McLaren: Driven by Design exhibition, before heading to the Grand Prix Exhibition to drive around the Brooklands track in a Formula 1 simulator. Later, the much-loved Emergency Services Day on 17th September is back once again, giving everyone a chance to thank the everyday heroes of our country, with PAW Patrol’s Skye, Chase and Marshall coming back to say hello. Head down to Brooklands Museum for an incredible day out for the whole family. Throughout the school holidays there’ll be traditional lawn games, problem-solving trails, vintage bus rides, pedal planes, Concorde walkthroughs, family workshops and so much more. Also, the costumed interpreters, dressed Book your next fun day via www.brooklandsmuseum.com.
SCAN HERE for more! Vintage Bus Rides Family Workshops Concorde Supersonic Walkthroughs Inventions Discovery Trail & Prize Brilliant Discover the Brains of Brooklands! BOOK ONLINE TO SAVE VIABROOKLANDSMUSEUM.COM WEYBRIDGE, SURREY BROOKLANDSMUSEUM FREE FOR MEMBERS 22ND JULY – 2ND SEPT HILDA HEWlETT: Let’s build our own... Flying machines! Sir barnes wallis: Let’s bring the sky... To earth! Reid railton: Let’s put a plane engine... In a car!
19 Raring2go! What to Do and Where to go Where a Love of History is Set in Motion CHILDHOOD HOME OF ANNE BOLEYN 2994-Advert-For-Raring-To-Go-129x89mm-AW.indd 1 30/05/2023 11:13 From fun challenges to falconry displays and Jousting, summer at Hever Castle promises something for all the family. Throughout the summer holidays (22 July - 3 September) take part in a series of hands-on activities and challenges as part of Heroes and Villains School (included in normal admission rates). Discover secret signs and calls, test your skills to become the hero and defeat the villain at each turn, fight the last battle - who will be the last standing? Sport your best capped crusader costume to really get into the spirit of the school. On selected days in July and August be entertained by the falconry displays from Birds of Prey Willow Centre in Sevenoaks with two displays a day or watch the thrilling Jousting tournaments (also on selected dates). BSL interpreted Jousting and falconry displays will be on offer for deaf and hard of hearing visitors at certain times, see hevercastle.co.uk for more information. Discover more about Anne Boleyn and Catherine of Aragon in the Castle as part of a new exhibition running until November and keep younger ones entertained with a free family audio guide (included with castle admission). A visit to Hever Castle is a perfect day out for the whole family with 150 acres of open space, glorious gardens, the fun Water Maze (will you get out without getting wet?) and three play areas including the Tudor Towers adventure playground. Also try your hand at archery or boating on the Hever Lake (daily during school holidays – additional charge). Bring a picnic to enjoy the stunning grounds or choose from a selection of homemade food from the various outlets throughout the gardens. Finish your day off with a face paint (selected dates, additional charge). Summer at Hever Castle: Fun for the whole family
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21 Raring2go! What to Do and Where to go Summer of Play at Morden Hall Park As well as wide open spaces to play, we are bringing a season of Summer outdoor family theatre for everyone to enjoy. Come and join us with your picnics and deck chairs and enjoy the performances in the beautiful surroundings of the Rose Garden. • Wizard of Oz: Fri 28 July and Tue 1 August You are invited to click your heels and ease on down the yellow brick road as Immersion Theatre proudly presents a brand new adaptation of the story. • The Tale of Peter Rabbit: Fri 4 - Sun 6 August Quantum Theatre is bringing an enchanting new adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved Tales, The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. • Bad Dad: Thu 17 and Fri 18 August Heartbreak Productions return with the acclaimed David Walliams book and theatre production of Bad Dad! Join us for another summer of outdoor theatre fun! • Doctor Dolittle: Fri 25 Aug 4pm Tethered Wits brings this beloved story of the extraordinary animal doctor to life using stunning puppetry. Suitable for ages 3 and up. The Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7QW Tel: 01344 354400 www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be The Look Out Discovery Centre R2GAUTUMN2023 Over 90 activities of hands-on science and discovery fun for children of all ages! BOOK ONLINE and enter RARING2023 at checkout for 10% off admission www.facebook.com/thelookoutdiscovery @thelookoutbracknell
22 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Clubs/Classes & Holiday Camps Established in 2013, Love The Ball offer multi-sport/activity holiday camps, school clubs and birthday parties. Our aim is to help children enjoy and embrace a wide range of sporting activities. We pride ourselves on Passion, Personality and Professionalism, and we teach all sports on the National Curriculum. We have a diverse team of coaches, some of whom are professionals in their own individual sport and we are proud to have young leaders work with us, who themselves grew up with Love The Ball. Our holiday camps and clubs allow children to come and enjoy themselves, learn new skills, make new friends and continue to learn to Love The Ball. www.lovetheball.com 0 2013-2023 YEARS ON CLUB Join the fun! LTB: FUN FOR EVERYONE! For holiday camps, what we offer & to book Visit www.lovetheball.com We are 10!
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25 Raring2go! Clubs/Classes & Holiday Camps Our summer holiday camps are perfect for all children aged 4-14. With a stellar mix of sports, games and creative activities led by engaging staff at amazing locations near you, it's sure to be a school holiday to remember! We use our many years of experience and enthusiastic staff to create a programme that changes each day and delivers the outstanding levels of care you would expect whilst ensuring that kids of all ages are thoroughly engaged and inspired to try new activities and make new friends. Childcare goes wild during the summer holidays, when children aged 7 to 14 years can join our Ultimate Survival programme. Children will be fully-immersed in the natural environment, trying brilliant outdoor activities and games, such as fire lighting, archery and whittling, as well as making new friends along the way! You can book online by the day or by the week, right up until 9am on the day (subject to availability), and pay by childcare vouchers for additional savings! ultimateactivity.co.uk TODDLERS & MINI GYM CLASS! Raynes Park Sports Pavilion, SW20 0BH Toddlers: 1-3yrs, Tues & Thurs 9.40am & 10.30am Mini Gym: 3-4yrs, Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs 1.20pm & 2.10pm, Wed 9.30 & 10.30am Waiting list in operation! Winter term starts 4 September. A clearly structured programme, concentrating on the development of co-ordination, spatial awareness, mobility and gymnastic skills, providing a stimulating environment for increasing social skills and having lots of fun! Class run with 2/3 coaches, twin/triplets welcome The club and all coaches are members of the British Gymnastics Association. Phone Gill Holland 01252 702295/07885103080 www.tjsgymclub.co.uk
26 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Clubs/Classes & Holiday Camps People assume that picture books are for children. They’re not, they are for the relationship between adults and children. In fact, picture books are some of the only books that are read by adults and children at the same time; one of their purposes is precisely to allow adults and children to enjoy books and talk about them together. Whether you are a parent, teacher or babysitter, while you’re reading a book to a child, they are often looking closely at the pictures. When adults take time to look closely at the illustrations too, they will notice things hidden in there that add to the story, and are an essential part of the storytelling: emotions expressed, a sense of atmosphere, the reactions of other characters – things are that are not written into the words. The work of an illustrator is not just for the child, it is for you too, as an adult. So, next time you’re reading a book with a child, take extra time to really look at the work of the illustrator too – your time will be rewarded! What about illustrated books for older children? Who decided, and when, that pictures in books were only for very young children? Historically, many adult novels were illustrated. Not only can images really enrich an older child’s (or an adult’s!) enjoyment of a book, but illustration has always been a vital part of storytelling. Indeed, some of our earliest stories are told in image form and not in words at all; as far as we know human’s have been using visual forms of storytelling for 45,500 years. Visual literacy is a vital part of a child’s education too, so please do not feel that if your older child chooses graphic novels or illustrated chapter books, that those books are somehow ‘too young’ or beneath them. These are still ‘proper books’, in fact I would argue that they are bigger and broader in content than unillustrated books. We are in a great age of illustration – we have still got great illustrators from many of our own childhoods, such as Quentin Far more than a pretty picture! Making time for illustration as part of your child’s reading experience. Kenilworth Books, Talisman Square, Kenilworth CV8 1JB Blake and Helen Oxenbury, and we ALSO have brilliant illustrators of this age, like Jackie Morris, Chris Riddell and James Mayhew working at the top of their game – as well as an entire generation or two of new illustrators emerging into the book industry. If you don’t know it already, check out work by Melissa Castrillion, Lauren O’Hara and Chie Kutsuwada. Happily, we’re seeing more and more illustrated books for older children, and for adults, appearing in the market. So next time you are in a bookshop or a library, think about exploring the illustration as well as the words! By Tamsin Rosewell, Kenilworth Books Far More than a Pretty Picture! Making time for illustration as part of your child’s reading experience.
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Use of large soft tennis balls with emphasis on having fun & basic tennis movements Our orange (Transit), green (Mini Champ) and yellow ball (Squad) groups will have a maximum of 8 players per coach. Our Tiny Tot & Shorties red ball classes will have a maximum of 6 players per coach. Our Classes Our Prices (Member/Non-Member) Use of low compression tennis balls, child is able to play from midcourt Use of large soft tennis balls with emphasis on racquet & ball co-ordination skill Half Day £30/£36 £120/£144 per week Full Day £60/£72 £240/£288 per week Use of high compression tennis balls, child is able to play from baseline Use of proper tennis balls child is able to play from baseline Booking terms & conditions • Payment must be made prior to commencement of the class. • Once payment is received a place is guaranteed unless we contact you. • If one or more sessions have to be cancelled due to Covid restrictions, they will be rescheduled to a later date or you will be given a credit for future sessions. • No refunds will be given for sickness or the need to self isolate. • If a class is cancelled because of bad weather, we will credit you with a holiday camp voucher. Summer Tennis Camps at Coombe Wood LTC Tiny Tots Age 3 - 5 Transits Age 8 - 9 Shorties Age 6 - 7 Mini Champs Age 9 - 10 Squad Age 11 + For more information contact: Ollie Lloyd: 07748961359 or ollie@oltennis.com coombewoodltc.com/camp Morning: 9am - 12noon / Afternoon: 1pm - 4pm Full Day: 9am-4pm (available from transits orange ball level upwards) Have fun and learn in a safe and picturesque environment 24th July - 28th July 31st July - 4th August 7th August - 11th August 14th August - 18th August 21st August - 25th August Week Week Week Week Week 1 2 3 4 5 Book a week & get a day free!
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