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Raring2go! WELCOME 3 Bupa Dental Care is a trading name of Oasis Dental Care Limited. Registered in England and Wales, no: 00478127. Registered office: Bupa Dental Care, Vantage Office Park, Old Gloucester Road, Hambrook, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS16 1GW. DUK08510 | Sept21 Call 01661 822 645 Bupa Dental Care Darras Hall, Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland, NE20 9PW Who makes you smile? New patients welcome 3392_53317_New_Patient_Drive_Ad_S129x89mm_DUK08510_Darras_Hall_v2.indd 1 09/03/2022 13:38 Hello and welcome to the latest edition of Raring2go! There is loads happening over the next few months so sit down with your diary and get planning! It’s lovely to see many events returning after a 2 year break. This year we will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and 1900 years since the building of Hadrian’s Wall, please remember that due to space we can’t include all events so please visit our website for our full guide. Have fun! Amy, Editor & Local Mum 07843622028 northumberland@raring2go.co.uk Want to be part of the next issue? Summer issue deadline - 8th June.
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 4 raring2go.co.uk What’s on this Spring Please check our events calendar at www.raring2go.co.uk/northumberland for full details of all events listed and many more! Also, please follow Facebook, Twitter and Instagram where daily updates will be posted. Information correct at time of going to print but please do check websites as timings may change & events may sell out. Have fun! Running till 3rd April: Morph in the North. Twenty individual designed Morph sculptures will be in and around North Tyneside. Can you find them all? 2 April: Barmoor Easter Fair, Barmoor hub, NE40 3AG. 10am -2pm. FREE ENTRY. Craft Stalls, Cafe, Easter Hat Competition, Tombola, Ryton Junior School Choir. 2-19 April: Easter Eggstravaganza, Walby Farm Park. Lots of fun on the farm. 2-19 April: Easter Egg Hunts, Gibside. 10am - 5.30pm. Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. £3 per trail pack in addition to normal admission. Booking not required. 2-24 April: Easter Adventure Quest, Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens & Chesters Roman Fort . Explore and hunt for clues and challenges. 3,10,14,15,17,18,21,24 April: Take a heritage train ride, Stephenson Steam Railway. The new season is here! 3 April, 1 May & 5 June: Northumberlandia Food & Craft Market. 10am-3pm. 8 April: Easter Party, Jumbo Jungle, Consett. Pre school and after school sessions available. Call 01207 500007 to book. 8-24 April: Easter Egg Hunts, Cragside. 10.30am-3.30pm. Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. £3 per trail pack in addition to normal admission. Booking not required. 9-10 April: Steam Gala, Beamish Museum. 9-10 April: The Eighth Legion, Vindolanda. The Eighth Legion return to Vindolanda to bring the site to life once more with Roman artillery and surveying, offerings to the gods and the Medicus on stand by with some Roman remedies. 9-24 April: Easter Eggstravaganza, Whitehouse Farm. Treats and tricks with Magic Steve our resident magician every day. Meet the Easter Bunny Visit our Easter Garden. Lots of baby spring animals to cuddle and feed including lambs, goats and calves to bottle feed. 9-24 April: Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Adventure Valley, Durham. Don’t miss all the extra fun at Adventure Valley this Easter Holidays! Visit the spectacular undercover Easter Garden, follow the ‘Egg-cellent’ Bunny Adventure to earn a chocolate treat and meet the Easter Rabbit! Plus, meet our Adorable Baby Animals and enjoy Daily Shows in our Showtime Theatre. 9-24 April: Easter Holiday Fun, Lightwater Valley. A whole host of ‘NEW for 22’ experiences to enjoy this season including Dodgems, Twist & Turn, Hall of Mirrors, Amusement Arcade with state of the art VR and our interactive woodland trail, plus heaps of daily Easter entertainment. 9-24 April: LEGO® Brick Workshops, Washington Wetland Centre. Daily sessions, booking essential. Price: £7.50 per person (adults are welcome to attend free of charge - general admission costs apply to all).
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 5 Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6AW T 01670 789998 E info@whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk Follow us! Easter EGGSTRAVAGANZA 9th – 24th april Online Booking Essential Bottle Feed Lambs! Hop Into Magic Shows! Meet Lots of Baby Animals! Meet the Easter bunny & take part in the Easter Egg Hunt (15th – 18th April) Raring2Go Advert (2022).indd 2 14/03/2022 12:19 Squiggle Productions present THE BOY AND THE SEAHORSE Wednesday 13 April, 2.30pm Squiggle Productions’ first North East tour of this enchanting show based on a Northumbrian folktale. Age guidance: 4+ Wrongsemble presents THE NOT SO UGLY SISTERS Sunday 17 April, 2:30pm A brand new musical retelling of Cinderella from the perspective of the ‘Not So’ Ugly Sisters, reimagined for the stage in this magical adventure for the whole family by Wrongsemble. Age guidance: 4+ Kitchen Zoo in association with Northern Stage WOLF! Friday 22 - Sunday 24 April, 11am & 3pm With original music, puppetry and a tale you thought you knew…from the makers of The Three Bears at Christmas, Kitchen Zoo. Age guidance: Under 5’s FAMILY SHOWS THIS EASTER IN HEXHAM Book online: www.queenshall.co.uk Box Office: 01434 652477
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 6 raring2go.co.uk 9-24 April: Easter Farm Fun, Wheelbirks. Daily animal hour and chick holding. Pre booking essential via www.wheelbirks.co.uk 9-24 April: Discovery Day, Discovery Museum. Follow the clues to find the toys hiding in the gallery. 9-24 April: Easter Fun at Brocksbushes. Easter Treasure Hunt, Meet the alpacas, Kid’s fun zone. 9 April-5 June: LEGO® Brick Wetland Safari. Go on a Lego Brick Wetland Safari this spring showcasing GIANT models, some of which are twelve-times life-size, sitting alongside some of their real-life cousins. Plus with 2 NEW MODELS never before seen at WWT Washington! 9 April - 1 October: Building the Wall, Segedunum Roman Fort. This Exhibition will explore who built the Hadrian’s Wall and how. 11 April: Gramp-a-Nory, Seven Stories. Join master storyteller, children’s author & grandad Richard O’Neil. 11 & 18 April: Marvellous Mondays, Segedunum Roman Fort. Easter crafts & activities. 12 & 21 April: Cartoony critters and hilarious humans! Seven Stories. Come along and learn to draw like a professional illustrator. 12,14,19 &21: Easter Family Arts Festival, Shipley Art Gallery. For ages 4+ booking essential. 12-22 April: Beelines Bug Hunt. Find out more and see when we’re in a park near you at www.urbangreennewcastle.org. 13 April: Discover a story: Mr Bunny’s Chocolate Factory, Discovery Museum. Easter stories and crafts for 3-5 year olds. 13-20 April: Easter Egg Hunts, Walllington. 10am - 4pm. Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. £3 per trail pack in addition to normal admission. 13 & 20 April: Street Scientists, Discovery Museum. A group of ‘science buskers who aim to spark interest and amaze you along the way. 15 April: Fish & Chips and heritage train rides on Good Friday, Stephenson Steam Railway. 15 April: All-Weather Finals Day, Newcastle Racecourse. KIDS GO FREE. 15-18 April: Easter Trail, Souter Lighthouse. Explore the outdoors and tick off spring-themed activities to complete the trail and collect your chocolate egg. £3 per trail. 15-18 April: Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt, Whitehouse Farm. Join our Easter Egg Hunt in the Easter Garden. 15-18 April: Easter Duck Trail, WWT, Washington. A gang of big yellow ducks are hiding, can you ‘quack the code’ and find them all? 16 & 20 April: Spring Ceramics, National Glass Centre, Sunderland. Model your own bunny , age 6+ booking essential. 19 & 21 April: Discovery Days, Discovery Museum. Spring themed crafts for ages 6 and over. 30 April & 1 May: Consett Comedy Festival, Consett Rugby Club. Family comedy sessions on both days.
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 7 Wheelbirks Parlour, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7HY Tel : 07717 282 014 Email: theparlour@wheelbirks.co.uk | www.wheelbirks.co.uk Orchard also open during school holidays including Easter Monday 12th June OPEN FARM SUNDAY FREE ENTRY! EASTER FARM FUN 5th April - Pre-schoolers Easter Egg Hunt Starts 1.45pm prompt, whatever the weather £3.50 per child PRE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL VIA OUR WEBSITE 9th - 22nd April - Animal Hour daily at 11am & 3pm. £12 per session/per child Bottle feed our baby lambs, collect eggs from chickens, see the baby calves & groom and pet our friendly donkeys. PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL VIA OUR WEBSITE 9th - 24th April - Hold a chick sessions daily at 10am & 2pm. 50p per child. No booking required but please come early to reserve your space Visit us at Northumberland College Zoo! KirkleyHall, Ponteland, NE200AQ www.northumberlandcollegezoo.co.uk Meet theKeepers Meet theAnimals KidsActivities+PlayArea PicnicArea BirthdayParties School Visits TheZooClub • • • • • • • Withover 150speciesof animals including lemurs, marmosets,meerkats, wallabies&reptiles aswell asour veryown rabbit &guineapigbarn, we’re sureyou’ll havea fun-filled familydayout. www.cannycraftynewcastle.co.uk Tel: 0191 284 5746 NEW STUDIO NOW OPEN at Wheelbirks Farm, Stocksfield NE43 7HY
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 8 raring2go.co.uk 28 May - 5 June: Kids Rule, Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Chester’s Roman Fort and Warkworth Castle. June 1 - 3 June: Marcus the Medicus, Vindolanda. Join Marcus at the Roman Vindolanda to explore the world of ancient medicine and what the difference is between working as a medic in the Roman times and today. 1 June - 1 September: Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival - Wall in Motion, Great North Museum. A spectacular and immersive digital projection mapping experience on amounmental scale. 2 June: SPRING BANK HOLIDAY visit our website for all the latest events - raring2go.co.uk 2 - 5 June: Pop-up Railway in Wheelbirks Orchard. 12pm - 4.45pm. 3 June: Northumberland County Show, a fun day out for all the family. ENTER OUR COMPETITION TO WIN A FAMILY TICKET 3 June: Queen’s Jubilee - see website for latest events. www.raring2go.co.uk 4 - 5 June: Amble Puffin Festival. 10 - 19 June: Hexham Book Festival. 12 June: Open Farm Sunday, Wheelbirks. FREE ENTRY. Tractor & trailer rides, meet the farm animals, bouncy castle, go karts and much more. 12 June: Morpeth Fair Day, 10am - 5pm. 25 - 26 June: Gone to the Wall, Outdoor Theatre at Vindolanda. An entertaining play set in AD122 about Hadrian’s mammoth undertaking to build his wall. Romans, Celts, music and laughter throughout. 30 April & 1 May: Discovery Brick Show, Discovery Museum. 30 April - 2 May: Victor & Vulcan, Steam Gala Event, Stephenson Steam Railway. May 1 May - 6 June: Festival of the Rose, Vindolanda. See the Roman Army Museum decorated with roses to commemorate Rosalia the festival of the rose, an ancient Roman festival particularly special to the Roman soldiers. 7 May: Tynemouth Food Festival. 7 May: Star Wars Legion, Royal Quays Independent & Outlet Centre, North Shields. 10 May: Spring Evening Racing, Newcastle Racecourse. KIDS GO FREE. 21 - 22 May: Blyth Battery Goes To War. 10am -4pm. FREE ENTRY. Weapons Demonstrations, Home Front Display, Beach Battle, Military Vehicles, Live Entertainment. 21 May - 25 September: Emperor for a Day, Vindolanda. Dress your favourite bear or plush toy as an emperor for the day and bring them out to meet our Emperor bears at the museums. 28 May: Whitley Bay Carnival 28 - 29 May: Walltown Warrior 1900, Walltown Country Park. A 3k fun challenge event for the whole family. 28 May - 5 June: LEGO® Brick Workshops, Washington Wetland Centre. Daily sessions - 10.30-11.30am or 1-2pm (booking essential). Price: £7.50 per person (adults are welcome to attend free of charge - general admission costs apply to all).
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 9 Cycle hire at Wallington reopens this Easter! An active adventure on two-wheels across the traffic-free cycle trails at Wallington awaits you this Easter and there’s no need to bring your own bikes with the reopening of cycle hire for 2022. Awide variety of bikes are available to hire from as little as £6 for two hours, with toddler-friendly trailers, balance bikes and electric bikes also available (eBikes £10 for two hours). Feel free to borrow a helmet too or bring your own. Open every day throughout the Easter holidays from 10am until 4.30pm (last hire 3.30pm). Then open Saturday to Monday and every day during school holidays through to the end of October half term 2022. Easter egg hunt at Wallington Celebrate the arrival of spring on the Easter adventures in nature trail. Make your way along the trail, finding natureinspired activities for the whole family to enjoy. 13-20 April, 10am to 4pm (while stocks last). £3 per child, which includes a trail map, pencil and chocolate egg at the end. Springtime adventures at Wallington © National Trust 2019. The National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846 Image Credits © National Trust Images John Millar & James Dobson @WallingtonNT @WallingtonNt @WallingtonNt Normal admission charges apply. For more details, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 10 raring2go.co.uk This year we are celebrating the 1900th anniversary of the beginning of the construction of Hadrian’s Wall with a year long festival, commemorating 1900 years of history. This is not just an event for the Northeast, it's of global importance and will attract visitors from all over the world. We are incredibly lucky to live next to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hadrian's Wall has always provided numerous options for a day out and this year with the 1900 celebrations there is more than ever to enjoy. Easier by car, but you can access all the major sites using the AD122 bus which runs between Hexham and Haltwhistle railway stations. One of our favourite places is the Roman Army Museum which is very close to Walltown Quarry Country Park, perfect for a picnic after learning about the Romans. Next call Vindolanda, which really is the jewel in the crown and absolutely fascinating to visit. If you ever went on a school trip years ago, then you'll be amazed at what the archaeologists have uncovered since. Literally every day, new treasures are unearthed. It's an incredible site and has a great museum and cafe with lovely outdoor seating area. Steel Rigg is a classic walk and the famous Sycamore Gap is always a popular spot. The Roman forts of Housesteads and Chesters are also great places to explore. You'll also find Hadrian's Wall in Tyneside! The Great North Museum Newcastle has a brilliant model of the whole of the Wall and Segedunum Roman Fort at Wallsend is hosting an exhibition on how actually built it and how. Arbeia Roman Fort in South Shields will teach you about the ‘lost’ fort that controlled sea and river access to the Roman frontier. Each venue will have craft activities and lots more throughout the year. There are hundreds of events taking place along the whole length of the Wall this year (see our what's on guide for lots of them!). Did you know it's 73 miles long? There are also online activities to get involved with and the great Bunting Challenge at Vindolanda. The full programme is available at www.1900.hadrianswallcountry.co.uk
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 11 The Northumberland County Show takes place on Bank Holiday Friday 3rd June 2022. After a two year absence, this summer’s comeback celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend in style. The main arena features high octane action from Newcastle Diamonds Speedway team. Get up close to hundreds of animals, enjoy some great food and drink, listen to live music or watching the hilarious Sheep Show. With a fun fair; shopping; tug of war and there’s something for everyone. Tickets on now sale at www.northcountyshow.co.uk See page 23 for your chance to WIN A FAMILY TICKET A year of great family events at Roman Vindolanda & the Roman Army Museum www.vindolanda.com https://www.vindolanda.com/
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Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 13 Gosforth Civic Theatre www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk 0191 2843700 16 April: Film Screening of Ghostbusters afterlife 23 April: Film Screening of Encanto 18 June: The Secret Garden - a play that’s great for 7-11 year olds and their families. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Empire Consett www.empireconsett.co.uk 03000 262 400 9 April: Milkshake Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exchange, North Shields www.attheexchange.info 0191 258 4111 2 -5 June: Platinum Jubilee Open House Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northern Stage, Newcastle www.northernstage.co.uk 0191 2305151 21 - 24 April: Oi Frog and Friends 7 -8 May: Handa’s Surprise 4 – 5 June: Aidy the Awesome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Queen’s Hall, Hexham www.queenshall.co.uk 01434 652477 13 April: The Boy and The Seahorse 17 April: The Not So Ugly Sister 22 - 24 April: Wolf Tyne Theatre, Newcastle www.tynetheatreandoperahouse. co.uk 0844 2491 000 16 - 17 April: Easter Pantomime – The Wizard of Oz 20 - 23 April: The Sound of Music presented by West End Operatic Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Phoenix Theatre, Blyth www.thephoenixtheatre.org.uk 01670 367228 10 April: Pop Princess 14 April: LDN Wrestling 4 June: Little Grimm Tales for ages 3+. 4 June Great Grimm Tales for ages 12+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Utilita Arena, Newcastle www.utilitaarena.co.uk 0844 493 6666 28 April: WWE Live! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whitley Bay Playhouse www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk 0844 2481588 11 April: Dinsoaur Adventure Live! 18 - 19 April: Easter Pantomime – The Wizard of Oz 20 - 21 April: Horrible Histories – The Terrible Tudors 24 – 25 May: The Twirlywoos Live! What’s on at the Theatre this Spring
14 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO STAY From spectacular beaches to magnificent countryside, historic castles to fascinating museums, we really do have it all. Whether your family is thrill-seeking, animal loving, sports mad or ready for a rest, there are attractions dotted throughout the county to cater for all your needs. With a fabulous array of shops in our market towns, as well as top-notch cafes, pubs and restaurants, why would you want to go anywhere else? And choosing a so-called 'staycation' doesn't mean you can't have a holiday away from home - after all a change is as good as a rest. Northumberland has a multitude of unique and delightful accommodation offerings for you to choose from to suit all needs and budgets. Whether it's a cosy B&B to lay your head after a day stomping along Hadrian's Wall, or a family-friendly campsite by the coast where children can run round with new friends to their heart's content, there's something for everyone. For a real home from home, or if you want to cater for a larger group, a fully-equipped self-catering cottage in the middle of nowhere could be the perfect option. And if you want to camp with a touch of luxury, then there are various 'glamping' sites where you can enjoy the great Northumberland outdoors. So whatever you do this year don't overlook Northumberland as a five star holiday destination. To read our full feature on places to stay, please visit out website; www.raring2go.co.uk/nortumberland.co.uk Annabel Stanners 07825 322803 email: wanniesretreat@gmail.com Low Chesterhope Farm, West Woodburn, Hexham, NE48 2RH Follow us on Facebook @WanniesRetreat • Sleep up to 5 • Fully fitted kitchen and dining area • Decked area for you to enjoy the breath-taking views • Hot tub, fire pit, large grassed area and BBQ • Purpose built viewing platform with binoculars and a telescope to take in the amazing dark skies • A locally sourced welcome pack, kids books and scavenger sheets Fresh produce available to pre order from the farm 2 nights minimum stay at £225 per night for the whole carriage. Sorry, no pets allowed. Luxury self-catering converted Railway Carriage WHY would you want to leave Northumberland for a holiday when our beautiful county has so much to offer for all the family come rain or shine?
15 Raring2go! PLACES TO STAY Wannies Retreat is a luxury self catering converted railway carriage set on a livestock farm just off the A68 in West Woodburn. The carriage has been converted with lots of care & detail to ensure it is the perfect place to stay for families, couples or friends. There are 2 en-suite bedrooms with kingsize beds, which can be split and a fold out bed in the living area. With a fully fitted kitchen and dining area you will have everything you need for your stay. Outside you can choose to relax on the decking, toast marshmallows on the fire pit, have a dip in the hot tub or star gaze from the purpose built viewing platform. There is also a large grassed area for the children to enjoy. It’s a 2 nights minimum stay at £225 per night for the whole carriage. Become a website member • 100% Free • Monthly email Newsletters with new offers and events • Download vouchers and save £££’s • Great Competitions Please recycle this magazine when you are finished with it. JOIN NOW raring2go.co.uk Copyright © 2022 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. Raring2go! Northumberland Tel: 07843622028 Email: northumberland@raring2go.co.uk 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
16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Jon Churchward School of Taekwon-do have recently celebrated their 15th birthday. We asked Jon what the main benefits are from his sport and he said that they are both physical and mental. Students training will improve fitness, coordination, increase mobility and flexibility as well as strengthening all of the bodies main muscle groups. Mentally, students will have increased levels of confidence and self esteem, they learn to goal set through the belt system, they are expected to live by the values of Taekwon-do which are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit. They also get to make new friends and learn to train and help each other. John Paul from Full of Beans North East, a children’s sports and fitness provider which places emotional and physical well-being of children at its heart is running the Great North Run for The Toby Henderson Trust. John Paul believes children with autism, gain so much from fun active learning and wants to help them release their inner super hero! The Toby Henderson Trust has been supporting autistic children, young people and adults and their families for over 20 years. The work they do empowers parents, families, and carers by sharing knowledge, experience and understanding. They make a massive difference to so many families here in the North East and Full of Beans North East will be running to support them. If you would like to sponsor John Paul, your donations to this remarkable charity would be very much appreciated. You can donate using the link below or contact John Paul on 07561 439035 or johnpaul@ fullofbeansfitness.co.uk. https://www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/john-paul-reayfobne Free Month Trial Places available for new students in 4-7yrs, 8-14yrs and 14 years and above www.churchwardtkd.co.uk info@churchwardtkd.co.uk | 07980 154 001 We have classes at Rowlands Gill (Monday) Excelsior Academy Scotswood (Tuesday) Ryton (Thursday) and Marley Hill (Friday) Contact us to book in for a free month trial
17 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Coach2Compete Easter Tennis Camps For All Ages & Abilities. Camps are a perfect opportunity for children to learn a new technical, tactical, physical and mental skill alongside having lots of fun and making new friends. Blaydon Tennis Club Monday 11 - Thursday 14 April 9am - 12pm, £15 per day. Tuesday 19 - Thursday 21 April 9am - 4pm, £35 per day. Corbridge Tennis Club Monday 11 - Wednesday 13 April 9am - 4pm £35 per day. Tuesday 19 - Thursday 21 April 9am - 12pm £15 per day. www.coach2compete.co.uk Basketball Ages 69 years old 10am �ll 11am Ages 1014 years old 11am �ll 12pm Fun energetic class • Make Friends & improve skills At Blaydon, Corbridge, Riding Mill & Boldon Tennis Club Junior & Adult coaching available info.coach2compete@gmail.com T. 07447 081203 www.coach2compete.co.uk
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 4 raring2go.co.uk Love the Earth 10 ways to love the Earth 1. Love Nature Having an appreciation of nature from an early age will help children see that our world is beautiful and worth their time and efforts. Local parks, woodlands and nature reserves are a great place to start. Ask youngsters to spot things from nature or print out a bug hunt, scavenger trail or animal detective sheet from our website www.raring2go.co.uk/kidszone Make art from what you find on your walk. Look out for children’s holiday workshops that encourage a love of nature such as pond dipping or forest schools. 2. Love Animals A great way to develop a love for animals is to see them with your own eyes. By visiting your local zoo, safari park or animal conservation centre you are helping to conserve endangered species here and abroad. Find out how their work supports animals from their websites. 3. Love Walking Getting out on foot is by far the best way to travel for the environment and is good for our health too. Get children to love walking by making it fun. Get a pedometer or download a free app to your phone so they can see how many steps they’ve taken. Try the Love Exploring free app www.loveexploring.co.uk which includes games and guided tours. 4. Love Recycling Get your children to help with sorting the recycling when they are old enough. It might seem a massive task to reduce the amount of plastics we use, but break it down so that children can see the small things they can do can make a difference. Take a reusable water bottle to school, don’t wrap sandwiches in cling film, if their school doesn’t recycle ask them to bring their lunch litter home so it can be recycled with household waste, use rechargeable batteries for their electronic toys and games instead of single-use batteries. Climate change is the topic of the moment but how can we help our children develop a love for the Earth without scaring them? Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 18 raring2go.co.uk
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 5 7. Love Cycling Bikes are a sustainable transport option so get youngsters on a bike as soon as possible. Bikeability courses teach your child how to ride a bike safely and are run at locations across the country. Read our tips on how to ride a bike at www. raring2go.co.uk 5. Love Food Visit local working farms to see how our food is grown, meet the animals, buy local produce from the farm shop or pickyour-own fruit, veg and pumpkins or pay a visit to your local refill shop. Visit the Love Food, Hate Waste website for lots of tips including recipes to use up left-overs, storage tips and a useful portion planner for 1-2, 4-10 and 11-18-year-olds. www.lovefoodhatewaste.com 6. Love Pre-Loved Encourage children to be proud to wear ‘hand-me-downs’ from brothers and sisters, cousins and friends as ‘pre-loved’ items cut down on waste and your carbon foot print. Re-useable nappies work out cheaper the more babies that wear them! There’s loads of resale apps but why not consider giving your good quality used clothes to a local charity shop, so you are helping a local cause as well as the environment. Uniforms can be problematic as they are not accepted by all charity shops. Why not set up a uniform swap at your school or you can sign your school up to Uniformerly www.uniformerly.co.uk 9. Love Gifts We all like a present to open but often they involve buying lots of plastic. If you are invited to a Naming or Christening ceremony consider buying a tree that could be planted in the child’s garden. They can then see how tall the tree has grown as they grow and if you buy a fruit tree, they can even eat fruit from it. The best time to plant a tree is in the colder months, get advice from your local garden centre. 10. Love Water Remember to turn off taps when brushing your teeth and that showers are more economical than baths. Litter can find its way into rivers, streams and canals and can make its way to the sea. To keep it from blowing into waterways join an organised litter pick or organise one yourself. www.keepbritaintidy.org 8. Love Local You don’t have to travel abroad to have fun, you can reduce your carbon footprint by getting together closer to home. We are so lucky in this area to have so many exciting places such as the ones in this magazine. Why not visit a different park, playground, or woodland each weekend? Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 19
20 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! ADVERTISING FEATURE Mum’s the word Many parents give their children a flying financial start by saving or investing throughout their childhood. A new survey (Boring Money 2021) shows mothers typically take the lead in this area, while cash remains disproportionately popular. The efforts of parents to save for their children is clearly admirable but it is important to make that money work hard. Most financial products held for children are in cash, with stocks and shares JISAs making up just 3% of all accounts. The JISA recently celebrated its tenth birthday and the allowance has increased over the years from £3,600 in April 2011 to £9,000 today. In a high- inflation environment, sticking to cash can limit the impact of parents’ saving as the real value of cash savings is likely to be eroded over time. While not guaranteed, investment products have historically delivered better returns over the long term so it is advisable to consider options other than cash. We can help you with your financial future so contact AYP Financial Planning on 01434 607808 or by email at info@aypfinancial.co.uk for a no obligation, no charge initial consultation.
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