Raring2go! turns 21 In 2026, Raring2go! proudly celebrates its 21st birthday and in so doing marks over two decades of being the Go-To Guide for Families looking for things to do, places to go and ways to make the most of family life locally. What started 21 years ago as a simple idea has growninto a much-loved family magazine and website, trusted by parents, carers, schools and local businesses alike. Our aim has always been the same: to bring together the very best activities,events, classes, days out and family-friendly services in one easy place. Over the years, we’ve supported thousands of local businesses,helped families plan brilliant days out and become a trusted source for everything from toddler groups to teen activities. As family life has changed, so have we; embracing digital alongside our much-loved magazines and continuing to evolve to meet the needs of modern families onthego. Turning 21 is a huge milestone, and we couldn’t have done it without our wonderfully engaged community.A heartfelt thank you to our readers, advertisers, contributors, schools and local partners.Your support means everything to us and is the reason for our enduring success. So here’s to raising a (family-friendly!) glass to 21 years of Raring2go!.We’re excited about what’s ahead and remain committed to championing local businesses, inspiring family adventures and helping families create new memories for years to come. Here’s to the next chapter of Raring2go! – still raring to go, 21 years on.
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ANSWERS: 1: Goldilocks - 2: Bucket - 3: RMS Titanic - 4: Egypt 5: A fox - 6: The X-Men - 7: Sixteen- 8: The Raven 9: Old Trafford- 10: Yellow - 11: The Sahara - 12: Afghanistan LITERATURE 1 Who had an encounter with the three bears? 2 In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, what is Charlie’s surname? HISTORY AND POLITICS 3 Which liner sank on her maiden voyage in 1912? 4 In which country in ancient times was mummification carried out on important people when they died? ENTERTAINMENT 5 What sort of animal is Basil Brush? 6 Wolverine is the leader of which band of superheroes? SCIENCE AND NATURE 7 How many ounces are there in a pound? 8 Which jet-black bird has lived in the Tower of London for centuries? SPORT AND LEISURE 9 What is the name of Manchester United’s home ground? 10 What colour jersey is won by the leader in the Tour de France? GEOGRAPHY AND TRAVEL 11 Which desert covers much of northern Africa? 12 Kabul is the capital city of which country? Answers at the bottom of the page. No cheating. THE
Check out our website for conʼnrmed character details www.whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk Whitehouse Farm Whitehousefarm_ @whitehousefarmcentre Spring at Whitehouse Farm Online Booking Recommended March 10th–15th Mum’s Go Free!! April 3rd–19th Easter Extravaganza May 2nd–4th Character Bank Holiday Weekend May 23rd–25th Dinosaur Bank Holiday Weekend May 26th–31st Magic Shows and Character Day’s Throughout June Character Weekends June 15th–21st June Dad’s Go Free! Ask us about Goat Yoga, Goat Walking, and Mini Keepers! 6
Raring2go! SPRING EVENTS THE ULTIMATE LIST OF Whitehouse Farm Centre Farm Tots Included in the admission fee, these fun and educational sessions are for children aged 18 months to preschool. The theme of the session changes each week and is a mix of stories, songs, messy/sensory play and crafts. Selected sessions also include animal encounters. You are welcome to enjoy all the farm attractions and activities before and after the session. Standard admission charges apply and family discount packages are available. www.whitehousefarmcentre.co.uk Mother’s Day Special. Visit between 10 to 15 March and Mum’s go FREE with a full paying child. Booking is advised. th th The Great Dinosaur Escape - Life Science Centre, Newcastle. From March 28 onwards. Experience the biggest collection of moving dinosaurs in the North! There are 25 dinos spread across the centre, some tower at four metres tall; some have just hatched, some soar overhead, and some are tucked in their nests plotting mischief. www.life.org.uk th TIP: Keep a look out at your local library and Family Hubs for FREE children’s activities. SPRING HAS FINALLY SPRUNG, AND IT’S THE PERFECT TIME TO VENTURE OUT AND DISCOVER ALL THE EGG-CITING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN OUR AREA 7
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STOP AND THINK 1 STAY TOGETHER 2 FLOAT 3 CALL 999 OR 112 4 BE SAFE HAVE FUN! If you are in and around the water ALWAYS REMEMBER TO: The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a charity registered in England and Wales (209603) and Scotland (SC037736). Registered charity number 20003326 in the Republic of Ireland FIND MORE FUN AND SAFETY TIPS AT RNLI.org
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