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Raring2go! WELCOME Welcome to my final edition of Raring2go! After 11 years I am moving on to a new chapter and passing the reins over to Rachel, a local Mum who is Raring2go! I have really enjoyed my time as Editor, it’s allowed me to continue my career at my pace whilst also bringing up my two children. Another opportunity has come my way and I feel the time is right to move on. I would like to take this opportunity to say a special thank you to our advertisers, many of which have been with us from our very first issue, I am very grateful to work with such loyal, supportive and passionate local businesses. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my mam, who listened & encouraged me 12 years ago to take the leap from full time employment to becoming a business owner. Over the years she has helped me with childcare, proof reading, attending events with me, deliveries and most of all she always been my biggest cheerleader & believed in me. She has been a huge part in my Raring2go! journey and I’m so thankful this has enabled us to spend time together. Although I’m not going to lie, I think we are both looking forward to spending time together that doesn’t involve lifting boxes full of magazines! Another shout out goes to Anna, Alison & Vicky my neighbouring R2G editors. As self-employed business owners, we all run our own areas, but we support each other as colleagues, they have become great friends over the years and we have experienced many highs & lows (through covid). We’ve worked together to produce regional features, attended training & events and shared ideas and plans. I’m going to miss being part of the R2G North East team and wish them all the very best. Rachel is taking over within the next few weeks so watch out for updates on our social media platforms & website. Don’t forget the “What’s On” calendar on our website needs to be saved as one of your favourites, it’s always full of ideas to help keep you and your family busy. You can also add events to it too so if you’re planning a family friendly event let our huge audience know! Rachel will be bringing the Winter edition to you in mid-November, this is already looking like a jam-packed edition so if you are thinking about reserving any advertising space please get in touch. Thanks for reading and for all the support over the years, Amy X E. northumberland@raring2go.co.uk MELVA MAPLETREE and the Quest for Barnabas Boggle Step into Melva’s world and join her on an adventure with members of Scratchicle Town to search for Melva’s missing friend Barnabas Boggle. Do you have what it takes to make sure Melva’s bad worrits don’t get the best of her? Can you help Melva find Barnabas? Will you become the ultimate worrit warrior!? Suitable for ages 7-11yrs old Make Your Choices Matter! This online, interactive, choose your own adventure style storytelling game teaches children about the importance of making the right choices and is perfect for families to use at home, as a fun tool to help facilitate conversations about mental health and wellbeing. Play and find out! For more information and to purchase the game visit: www.melva.org.uk/families/ £9.99 for a family license and 4 users An audio theatre experience to help you drown out the noise of the modern world #WTWIL Free to access and available anywhere Listen anytime via: www.mortalfools.org.uk/when-the-world-is-loud Sylvia Waddilove Foundation 3
5 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 4 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Mamma Social Fest 2023 Are you or do you know a new parent or a parent to be? This event is for all young families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers. It’s a festival of fun and information. Learn from experts, take part in free play sessions, workshops, kids entertainment, and a live marketplace. It’s a fun filled day for the whole family surrounded by support and systems to help you be the best parent you can be . Held at the Rainton Arena in Houghton le Spring on Sunday 8th October, there’s plenty of free parking. The event runs from 10am to 3pm. Raring2go! will be there too and we’d love to meet you so please come and say hello! For information and tickets please visit www.mammasocialco.com/ events Enter our competition to win tickets at raring2go. co.uk - closing date September 29th 2023. BOO! Spooktacular Saturday 28th OCTOBER– SUNDAY 5tH november Follow us! Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6AW T 01670 789998 E info@whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk W whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk Lot of spooky activities every day! Magic Merlin’s Spooktacular shows Creep through the Walkway of Terror Witches & Wizards School Interactive animal experiences Fancy Dress Competition 1 FREE pumpkin for each paying child! MAMMA SOCIAL FEST 8TH OCTOBER Rainton Arena, Houghton le Spring DH4 6PU, UK 10AM - 3PM WITH
7 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 6 I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 October Tickets: £12 & £10 Award-winning storyteller Danyah Miller brings best-selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s treasured story to life. This intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. Ages 6+ SPLASH TEST DUMMIES Sunday 15 October Tickets: £14 Rub-a-dub-dub, The Dummies are headed to Queen’s Hall with some splish splashing circus set to drown you in tears of laughter. Fun for the whole family! Book online: www.queenshall.co.uk Box Office: 01434 652477 Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3LS Sign up today, just 1 click away! Visit raring2go.co.uk and start saving today Sign up today and gain access to: • Great Competitions • Money-off Vouchers • What's On Diary • Kidzone Activities Localise with your postcode to find offers & ideas near you! Your LOCAL family magazine and website From places to Visit, Stay, Play, Eat, Shop & Explore... you'll find things to do, local to you! www.raring2go.co.uk
9 Raring2go! THINGS TO DO! Get your aprons on and roll up your sleeves because it's time to celebrate National Baking Week in the UK! From the 14th to the 20th of October 2023, baking enthusiasts of all ages come together to embrace the joy of baking and create mouthwatering delights that warm hearts and tantalize taste buds. During this delightful week, kitchens across the nation turn into mini patisseries as families, friends, and baking enthusiasts unite to indulge in the art of baking. From traditional recipes passed down through generations to innovative and quirky creations, every oven buzzes with the aroma of delectable treats. National Baking Week encourages people to explore the world of baking, irrespective of their experience level. It's a time for beginners to try their hand at baking simple recipes like cookies and cupcakes, and for seasoned bakers to challenge themselves with intricate cakes and pastries. It's an opportunity to share baking tips, stories, and secret family National Baking Week Unleashing the Deliciousness in the UK! recipes that have stood the test of time. This delightful celebration also promotes the joy of sharing as baked goods are exchanged with friends, neighbours, and colleagues. The act of baking and gifting homemade treats spreads warmth and happiness throughout communities. Beyond the sweet delights, National Baking Week also emphasises the therapeutic and creative aspects of baking. The act of mixing, measuring, and decorating is known to reduce stress and elevate moods, making baking a perfect activity for people seeking relaxation and joy. So, whether you're a seasoned pro or a baking novice, National Baking Week invites you to get involved and embrace the magic of baking. Join in the celebration, savour the deliciousness, and let your creativity soar as you whip up scrumptious goodies that will leave everyone craving for more! Happy baking! Helping Kids Shine The TASTY, EASY way to get vitamins into little people We all want our little ones to shine in life! Haliborange Softies are a great way to support your child’s growth and development, providing some essential nutrients they need every day. Haliborange softies are available in a range of formats and flavours to ensure your little ones top up their vitamins every day without fuss. Scan to learn more about Haliborange
10 raring2go.co.uk 11 Raring2go! THINGS TO DO! The European Day of Languages is an annual celebration held on September 26th to promote linguistic diversity and cultural understanding across Europe. In 2023, this vibrant event promises to be a grand celebration of languages, bringing together people from various backgrounds to honour the rich tapestry of European linguistic heritage. On this special day, language enthusiasts, educators, and language learners will organize a wide range of activities and events throughout Europe. Language fairs, workshops, competitions, and language exchange programmes will be organised to encourage the learning and appreciation of different languages. Cultural performances, storytelling sessions, and language-themed exhibitions will showcase the diversity and beauty of European languages. In classrooms, students will engage in interactive language lessons, exploring not only the major European languages like English, French, European Day of Languages German, Spanish, and Italian but also lesserknown regional and minority languages. Language learning apps, online platforms, and digital resources will be extensively utilised to make language learning accessible to all. European institutions, governments, and educational institutions will actively participate in promoting multilingualism and fostering language learning initiatives. Public campaigns will be launched to emphasise the importance of language skills for personal growth, intercultural communication, and professional opportunities. The European Day of Languages 2023 will serve as a platform to celebrate Europe's linguistic diversity, encourage language learning, and promote cross-cultural understanding among individuals of different nationalities. By embracing the beauty of languages, Europe aims to strengthen its unity and celebrate the unique linguistic tapestry that contributes to its cultural richness. Would you like your child to learn another language, a tutor maybe closer than you think? EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR MODERN LANGUAGES CENTRE EUROPEEN POUR LES LANGUES VIVANTES WWW.COE.INT/EDL f #COEEDL SARDINIAN, spoken on the island of Sardinia, is the oldest Romance language still in use, and it is believed to be the closest living language to Latin. Have you ever heard of KARELIAN? It is a Finnic language spoken in Northwestern Russia and parts of Finland. Karelian is just one example of Europe’s unique linguistic heritage. THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS ...? Well, most people assume it to be English but, in fact, the US does not have an ‘official language’ ! The CAUDATE is a brain region in the middle of the brain. It helps bilinguals switch between languages but it also keeps both languages separate. Experienced bilinguals use the caudate so much that it changes its size. THE MOST LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD Papua New Guinea (840) Indonesia (711) Nigeria (517) India (456) U.S.A. (328 languages) One rule that ENGLISH SPEAKERS follow without noticing is that adjectives have a distinct order: opinion, size, age, shape, colour, origin, material, purpose. For example, “my Greek fat big wedding” sounds a bit odd, but “my big fat Greek wedding” does sound correct. In ITALIAN the word “latte”, which English speakers use when referring to coffee with milk, actually means “milk”. Remember this when you want to order a coffee on your next trip to Italy! XD Different languages have their own equivalents of “hahaha” to represent laughter in text. You might have seen the Spanish “jajaja”, but you probably don’t know the the Thai “555” (“5” is pronounced “ha” in Thai), the Japanese “www” (“w” comes from “wara (笑)” - “to laugh”) or the Portuguese “kkkkk”. CREOLE LANGUAGES are new languages that develop when people from different countries talk and create new words to better understand each other. An example is Haitian Creole, a combination of French, West African languages, and native Taino languages. Did you know that IRISH, SCOTTISH GAELIC AND MANX have no single words for “yes” and “no”? To answer a question you use verb forms. So the answer to “Did they go home?” would be “(they) did go” or “(they) didn’t go”. “OLD” GERMAN Around the year 1700, Germans emigrated to the U.S.A. and lived in enclosed religious communities. That is why you can still come across an 18th century German in Pennsylvania. Ꙕ Д Ѡ The CYRILLIC ALPHABET was initiated by the brothers Cyril and Methodius from Thessaloniki who worked as missionaries among Slavic peoples in Central and Eastern Europe. ALBANIAN, GREEK, TURKISH AND BULGARIAN can get pretty confusing! Did you know that shaking your head can mean ‘yes’ whilst nodding can mean ‘no’? CLICK SOUNDS Only few languages use click sounds, mostly in Southern Africa. They distinguish between 5 click sounds depending on where they are produced in the mouth. ICELANDIC avoids using foreign words and prefers to form new words from ancient Viking words. So the word for computer “tölva”is formed from the old words“tala” (number) and “völva” (prophetess). SHELTA or GAMMON is a language spoken by Irish travellers or Rilantu Mincéirí. It is an instance of a “cryptic” language that was developed to communicate with each other and also to protect their privacy in regards to majority communities. TO GENDER OR NOT TO GENDER Some languages are based on genderless grammar systems, such as Turkish and English. Others have two or three genders, like German and Greek. Languages with four or more genders are quite rare: E.g. Zande (Congo) has genders for masculine, feminine, animate (e.g. animals), and inanimate. In GREENLANDIC a single word can have a fairly complex meaning: e.g. “nalaasaarusuummerujussuaraluarpunga”, can be translated as “suddenly, I really wanted to just lie down and rest, but…”. 5% Only 5% of PORTUGUESE speakers live in Portugal. Unsurprisingly, with populous countries such as Brazil and Mozambique having it as their official language. Many FINNISH WORDS have a very literal translation. Refrigerator becomes “ice cupboard” (jääkaappi), computer translates to “knowledge machine”(tietokone) and the word for treadmill (juoksumatto) simply means “running carpet”. 20 years European Day of Languages Raring2go! THINGS TO DO!
12 raring2go.co.uk 13 Class Ideas! ARTventurers - Colourful, creative art classes for babies & toddlers. Bloom Northumberland and Tyneside Multi sensory baby development classes suitable from 6 weeks - 15 months. Bravo Performance – Drama and performance classes for 2-12 year olds throughout the North East. Little Kickers - Football training for children aged from 18 months. Little Movers - Develop your child’s love of dance, sports & exercise! Mini Movers - Drama, Dance & Song at 3 Enterprise Court, Cramlington, NE23 6FE. Rugby Tots - Fun, structured play sessions. Supastrikers - Football Fun for 2-5yrs. For more information about these clubs and classes please visit our website raring2go.co.uk and localise with your postcode. Toddler Groups Ebchester Village Hall. Wednesday 9.30-11am & Fridays 9.1510.45am. Lots of toys and activites. Hexham Community Centre. Every Thursday 9.15am-11am. No booking required. Longhorsley Village Hall. Every Thursday in term time, from 9.1511am. There are toys, snacks and some crafts for only £2 per family (which includes a hot drink for grown-ups!). Everyone welcome, no booking required. Facebook page is “Longhorsley Village Hall Toddler Group”. Owlets Toddler Group, Eastlea Primary School, Cramlington. Every Thursday during term time from 9-10.30am, £3 and no booking required. St. Aiden’s Church, Morpeth. FREE Playgroup every Tuesday 9.30 -11am & 1pm–2.30pm, Wednesday 9.30am–11am. Free hot drinks and snacks but donations to keep provisions running are appreciated. St James Community Centre, Morpeth. A role play based session with stories at the end. £6 per child with £1 for additional child or adult. Which includes a snack, drink and hot drink for the adult. Every Wednesday 10.30-12 noon, term time only. Pre School Events Babes in Arms, Wheelbirks. Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month 10am till 12noon (term time only). A friendly social group for parents and carers of young babies to meet others, share their experiences, joys and challenges. Sunday 8 October - Mamma Social Fest. Are you or do you know a new parent or a parent to be? This event is for all young families with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. It’s a festival of fun and information. Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton le Spring. www.mammasocialco.com/events Pre School Days, Life Science Centre. Pre-school days provide the perfect opportunity for you and your little ones to try new things, make new friends and have lots of hands-on fun. They are ideal for newborns, babies, toddlers and preschool children. Regular highlights include ageappropriate hands-on play in the Making Studios, a balancing path for adventurous walkers and immersive plus child-friendly shows in the planetarium and on our huge digital globe – the Sphere. Each session is different, so there’ll be new things to try each time you visit – from storytellers and crafters to artists and musicians. Visit https://www.life.org.uk/ whats-on/ for dates and prices. 12
14 raring2go.co.uk 15 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Saturday 21 October – Sunday 5 November EEK! WEEK - Are you brave enough to explore our interactive trail? Washington Wetland Centre Friday 27 October Hocus Pocus Party Blue Flames, Benton www.blueflames.co.uk Friday 27, Saturday 28 and Tuesday 31 October Halloween Evenings Beamish Museum, nr Stanley www.beamish.org.uk Saturday 28 October Mrs BArts Dragon Watercolour Workshop (for ages 6-12) Newcastle Castle Saturday 28 October Anime Attacks Gateshead Central Library www.gateshead.gov.uk Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 October Haunted Trail Northumberland Zoo www.northumberlandzoo.co.uk Saturday 28 October - Sunday 5 November Halloween Week - Children’s pumpkin patch, scarecrow making, wizard school & much more! Hall Hill Farm, Lanchester, Durham Saturday 28 October - Sunday 5 November Halloween Spooktacular. Whitehouse Farm, Morpeth Saturday 28 October - Sunday 5 November Tynemouth A-Scarium Tynemouth Aquarium Saturday 28 - Sunday 5 November Frightwater Valley Lightwater Valley, Ripon Saturday 28 - Sunday 5 November Kids Holiday Climbing Clubs Newcastle Climbing Centre, Byker Saturday 28 - Sunday 5 November Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Ponteland www.english-heritage.org.uk/northeast Sunday 29 October Treat and Trail in Saltwell Park, Gateshead www.letitsnowproductions.com Monday 30 October Kids Castle Adventure Tour Newcastle Castle Monday 30 October – Sunday 5 November Halloween Scarycrow Trail Ford and Etal Estates, Cornhill on Tweed www.ford-and-etal.co.uk Tuesday 31 October and Thursday 2 November Family Arts Festival: Enjoy creative activities together Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead Saturday 28 - Tuesday 31 October Spooky Woodland Walks Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Ponteland Raring2go! WHAT’S ON What’s on this Autumn! Please check the events calendar at www.raring2go.co.uk for full details of all events listed and many, many more! Also, follow Facebook and Twitter where daily updates are posted. Information correct at time of going to press but do check websites as timings may change and events may sell out. Lets BOOO this! Until January 25 SCRAN! A history of Food & Drink in South Tyneside South Shields Museum and Art Gallery www.southshieldsmuseum.org.uk Saturday 23 September North Sea Weekender – Silent Disco Cullercoats www.silentdisconcl.co.uk Saturday 30 September – Sunday 1 October The Tynemouth Open Surf Competition, Longsands www.facebook.com/NorthSeaWKNDR Sunday 1 October Fiesta! Whitley Bay St Paul’s Church and grounds, town centre www.visitnorthtyneside.com/events/ event/fiesta/ Monday 1 – Tuesday 31 October Pumpkin Picking Walby Farm Park, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle Monday 2 - Sunday 8 October National Libraries Week Lots of family activities at your local branch www.librariesweek.org.uk Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 October Shaun the Sheep on the Tyne: Farewell to the Flock Civic Centre, Newcastle www.eventbrite.co.uk Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 October Steam up Weekend! Beamish Museum, nr Stanley www.beamish.org.uk Sunday 8 October Mamma Social Fest Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton le Spring www.mammasocialco.com/events Sunday 8 October and Sunday 12 November Zoo Club Northumberland College Zoo, Ponteland www.northumberland.ac.uk Friday 20 October Film Screening of Hocus Pocus (PG rated) Newcastle Castle www.newcastlecastle.co.uk
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PLACES TO GO 16 raring2go.co.uk 17 For more delicious recipe ideas visit our website www.raring2go.co.uk Pumpkin Halloween Vanilla Cake Pops Pop • Makes 20 Portions s 20 Portions • Preparation 60 minutes ration 60 min • 25 minutes cooking time • 180 C°, 350 F°, Gas Mark 4 350 F Gas Mark 4 Ingredients For the Sponge ts For the Spo 115g Unsalted butter (soften 115g Billing n Billington’s ened), 115g Billington’s ingto ’s ed butter (soft 5g Bi ingtons Unrefined Golden Cast Sugar, 2 F e range lden Caster Sugar, 2 Free medium egg(s), 140g g , / p aising white flour, 1/2 tsp g(s), 140g Self-raising whit flour, /2 Baking powder, For the Buttercream r 200g Silver Spoon Icing Sugar, 85g U ed butter (softened), n Icing Sugar, 85g Unsalted butter (softened 1 tbsp Milk (semi-skimme tsp Nielsen-Massey Milk e mmed), 1 tsp Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Ex t For the g or the ation, 200 Orange xtract, For t e or the Decoration, 200g Orange candy me 1 t ing elts, 1 tube Writing icing (black) Method Step 1: h ven to 180°C (1 fan, gas Preheat the en to 180°C (160°C fan eat the oven to 180°C en to 180 C C fan mark 4 an 8” cake t nd l an8” mark 4). 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18 raring2go.co.uk 19 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Sunday 29, Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 October Nature Fright Nights Washington Wetland Centre Wednesday 1 November Family Moongazing Hexham Abbey 8PM. Adult £15 / Child £5 tickettailor.com/events/hexhamabbey Friday 3 November Fireworks & Funfair Family Race night Newcastle Racecourse Saturday 4 November Bonfire Bonanza (Ticket Only Event) Walby Farm Park, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle Sunday 5 November Firework & Music Twice Brewed Inn Free entry, no ticket required. Food served from 5.30pm, music from 6.30pm & fireworks from 7.30pm Saturday 4 November Round Table Annual Firework Extravaganza Broadway West, Gosforth Sunday 5 November Annual Firework Display Blue Flames, Benton Sunday 5 November The Big Blaze Lintz Hall Farm, Burnopfield www.psycho-path.co.uk/big-blaze Sunday 5 November Fireworks Display Whitley Bay Links Remember, remember the 5th November… We thought we’d share a few of Raring2go’s favourite firework facts to help you enjoy the night, and stay safe! * Fireworks were invented in China around 2000 years ago. * King Henry VII had fireworks at his wedding in 1486 – the earliest recorded use in the UK. * It was actually illegal not to celebrate Bonfire Night in the UK until 1959! * A rocket can reach speeds of up to 150 mph and a shell up to 200 metres. T * A sparkler burns around 15 times hotter than boiling water and five times hotter than cooking oil. That’s why sparklers, as pretty as they are, must never be given to Under 5s. They should also be dropped in a bucket of cold water when finished and left overnight. * Fireworks only burnt orange and white when they were first invented. It wasn’t until the Middle Ages that salts were added to create different colours. * Make sure your pets are safe and secure away from the bangs and wizzes! * Around half of firework-related injuries happen to children, and the majority happen at private or family parties. It’s much safer to attend a public display. * For details of local council run fireworks displays please visit www.www. northumberland.gov.uk Always follow the Firework Code – details available at www.twfire.gov.uk Saturday 11 November – Sunday 7 January Skating at Life Science Centre, Newcastle www.life.org.uk
20 raring2go.co.uk 21 Raring2go! PARTY TIME Raring2go! PARTY TIME New Mills Trout Fishing Park, Brampton. Whether you have a keen little angler our they just fancy having a go the fun family fishing like is an ideal spot! www.newmillstroutfishingpark.co.uk Pirates Sparrow Island – CrazyPutt Adventure Golf, Morpeth. All 18 floodlit holes are inspired by famous golf holes from around the world, mixed with la Sparrow Island Pirate Adventure, surrounded by Pirates, Lighthouse, Large killer Whale, Crossbones Skull, Rafts, Jolly Tavern and a Graveyard, this truly is a facility for everyone to enjoy. Birthday Party packages available 7 days a week. www.crazyputtadventuregolfmorpeth.com Strike Bowling Concordia, Cramlington & Wentworth Bowl, Hexham. Give your child a fun-packed birthday party to remember with a ten pin bowling party at either Hexham or Cramlington Active Northumberland centres. Fun, food and bowling all under one roof available for children under 16 yrs. www.activenorthumberland.org.uk Sporty Parties at Active Northumberland Centres. For the sporty stars in the family, give them a birthday to remember with a sports party at one of Active Northumberland centres. You pick the location, then let the team at the Active Northumberland do the rest! Please call 01670 620200 to discuss your party package. Stomping Grounds, Prudhoe. A 2 hour forest school party which can be tailored to your childs needs. Activities can include campfire cooking, woodland games, den building, treasure hunts, mini beast hotels, arts & crafts and stories & songs! www.stomping-grounds.org Ultimate Bounce, Consett. Enjoy bouncing birthday fun at a spacious and fun indoor trampoline park. Enjoy dodge ball, balance beams, gladiator stands, air bags, foma pits and much more! Visit their Facebook page or call 01207 508711 for info. Whitehouse Farm, Morpeth. Have a FARMTASTIC birthday party at Whitehouse Farm, they have a selection of Party Packages on offer to ensure your special birthday boys and girls have a celebration to remember, with all their friends. All parties include a delicious birthday tea in the Hungry Pig Cafe including juice for all the children, plus after the party you and your party guests can enjoy the rest of the day on the farm. www.whitehousefarm.co.uk Wheelbirks, Stocksfield. For children aged 1 to 4 years old, the wonderful pre-school area within the Parlour can be hired for your exclusive use and is specially decorated for the occasion. All the children are served a delicious homemade lunch followed by a yummy ice cream of their choice! Ice cream sundae & farm tour parties are also available on request for older children. www.wheelbirks.co.uk For more information, please visit raring2go.co.uk/northumberland and click on the party tab at the top of the page. PARTY IDEAS! Allout Adventures, Slaley. Try something different and exciting this year for your child’s birthday party. Choose from quad biking, archery, segway assault course, splat master (child friendly version of paintball) all activities suitable for kids aged 6‐15yrs. www. alloutadventures .co.uk Airbox Bounce, Cramlington. Airbox provides the ultimate trampolining experience for children and adults alike and is the perfect venue for a party! The venue is full of interconnected trampolines, angled walls, roll-over platforms, slamdunk basketball nets, trick airbags, foam pits, battle-beams, cardio wall, Ninja area & dedicated party rooms. www.airboxbounce.co.uk Bespoke Birthday Parties, Explorers, Wylam. Small group parties designed around the interests of the birthday child. Lasting for three hours and based on a theme of their choice, the party will be full of games, crafts and fun, with each child taking home their very own woodland keepsake. Camp fire food can be provided. www.explorersonline.co.uk Canny Crafty, Stocksfield & Gosforth. A Canny Crafty Pottery Painting Party is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. You will have a fantastic time painting with friends and family with the added bonus of taking away a unique hand-painted item as a keepsake from your special day. www.cannycafty.co.uk Full Of Beans, North East. Full of Beans Parties are jam packed with fun, games, music and sport. Their MultiSkills parties are popular with children aged 4 – 6 then they offer more sports specific parties to older children. Parties can be tailored made to suit interests and ages so please get in touch to discuss the various options. www.fullofbeansfitness.co.uk Glendale Leisure, Haltwhistle. Hire the pool for your own private swimming party! www.glendaleleisure.co.uk Inspired Pots, Hexham. Everyone wants an event or party to be a memorable occasion and that’s exactly what we can offer at Inspired Pots! Your children, friends, family or colleagues will have fun being creative together with the added bonus of being able to take home a truly unique reminder of that special occasion - their very own work of art! www.inspiredpots.co.uk Jumbo Jungle, Consett. With over 11000 sq ft of nonstop fun and games Jumbo Jungle is your ideal party venue. Toddlers have their very own play frame just for them and children over 4 years old, can explore the main jungle frame which has a whopping four stories with a giant twisty slide, rope swings & high tower bridge. If that is not enough there is also have a fantastic indoor football pitch! Northumberland College Zoo offer a guided tour of the zoo followed by a private reptile encounters session, & party food. Zoo Keeper Experience parties also available.
22 raring2go.co.uk 23 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Raring2go! WHAT’S ON What’s on at the Theatre? There’s a huge range of fabulous family shows lined up this Autumn and Winter, to delight audiences young and old. Theatre tickets make excellent gifts too. Going to the theatre is always a wonderful experience, is often educational and is just generally good for the soul. Get booked up today! Theatres are listed by area: Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle & Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland & Co Durham. An *asterix denotes shows created specifically for younger children. Each event is also listed in our comprehensive what’s on guide at www.raring2go.co.uk Northumberland Queen’s Hall, Hexham Sep 23 - Nov 18 The Tiger Who Came To Tea Exhibition Oct 15 Splash Test Dummies Oct 17 - 18 I Believe In Unicorns Oct 21 Family Silent Disco Oct 30 Dinosaur Adventure Live Nov 2 The Big Green Climate Machine Nov 21 There’s A Monster In Your Show Nov 25 The Gingerbread Witch Dec 2 - 23 Hey Diddle Diddle Dec 8 - 31 Snow White Seaton Delaval Arts Centre Dec 1-9 Peter Pan, Christmas Panto Alnwick Playhouse Oct 20 - 21 I Believe In Unicorns Oct 30 I Spy With My Litte Eye Nov 20 There’s A Monster In Your Show North Tyneside Playhouse Whitley Bay Oct 25 -28 The Addams Family Nov 1 Milkshake Live Nov 4 - 7 Wizard Of Oz Nov 12 Gillian Quinn School Of Dance Presents A Christmas Carol Nov 26 Pop Princess Dec 8 - Jan 6 Cinderella Tynemouth Priory Theatre Jan 12-21 Humpty Dumpty Newcastle and Gateshead Tyne Theatre and Opera House Sep 26 - 27 Tales from Acorn Wood Oct 22 Andy & The Odd Socks: The Dial It Up To 11 Tour Nov 14 -18 Starlight Theatre Productions presents NATIVITY The Musical Dec 8 - Jan 7 Peter Pan *Relaxed & Signed Performances Fri 8 Dec & Wed 3 Jan Northern Stage Nov 3 -5 Stick Man Theatre Royal Oct 10 - 14 42nd Street Nov 28 - Jan 14 Pinocchio *Relaxed Performances 10 Dec & 10 Jan Gosforth Civic Oct 6 How Long is a Piece of String Nov 18 Curious Takeover People’s, Heaton Nov 9 - 11 The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe Nov 21 - A Christmas Carol Dec 9 -17 Panto! Peter Pan *Relaxed Performances 12 Dec Alphabetti Oct 31 - Nov 4 Dragon Live Theatre Dec 9 - 23 Wintry Tales: Snow-Covered Maps and Mountainous Mayhem Utilita Arena Oct 19 S Club Nov 4 JLS Nov 18 50 Cent Dec 6 - 10 Disney on Ice Dec 30 - 31 Elf The Musical Sage Gateshead Dec 2 - 3 Big Family Festive Gigs Dec 3 The Nutcraacker & I Dec 9 - 10 Home Alone In Concert Dec 22 - 24 The Snowman Little Theatre, Gateshead Dec 12 - 24 Beauty & The Beast South Tyneside Customs House Oct 1 The Nutcracker Oct 1 Swan Lake Oct 23 The Whispering Jungle Nov 23 - Jan 6 Aladdin *Relaxed Performances Dec 28 Sunderland Sunderland Empire Oct 29 Sing-a-Long-a Encanto Nov 22 - 25 Madagascar The Musical Dec 8 - 31 Beauty and The Beast *Relaxed Performances Dec 27 Jan 26 - 27 Jurassic Live Arts Centre, Washington Oct 28 I Spy With My Little Eye - The Party! Nov 11 Mischief & Mystery in Moominvalley Nov 23 The Gingerbread Witch County Durham Gala, Durham Oct 28 - 29 Tales from Acorn Wood Nov 23 – Jan 6 Cinderella Dec 5 - 24 Tinsel*Relaxed & Signed Performances 1.30pm on Wednesday 6 and Saturday 9 December Empire, Consett Dec 1-31 Jack and the Beanstalk Fancy winning tickets to some of these shows? Check out www.raring2go.co.uk
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27 Raring2go! SERVICES Raring2go! SERVICES We’ve been chatting to Ella Baker from The Will Guys and she’s answered all our questions about Wills, from why you need one, who should have one and how much they cost. We’ve also asked Ella about her role and how she became a Will Writer after starting off as a primary school teacher! Ella also shared her favourite local days out & much more! If you would like to read our feature, head over to our website www.raring2go.co.uk/ northumberland and you will find the link on the home page. For all your estate planning needs NO FUSS, PLAIN ENGLISH WILLS, WRITTEN BY EXPERTS Wills Trusts Lasting Power of Attorney Severance of Tenancy Executor Support Secure Storage 07788 710 953 ella@thewillguys.co.uk I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, I am your local fully qualified STEP affiliate Will Writer. I have such a huge passion for my job and love to be able to help clients find the best solutions to suit their needs. I offer fixed fees and free home visits at a time to suit you. Ella Baker Book an Appointment www.thewillguys.co.uk 26
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