SHEFFIELD & ROTHERHAM WHAT’S ON AND PLACES TO GO P2-15 CLUBS AND CLASSES P16-19 IT’S COMPETITION TIME ON P26 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk MAY DIGITAL 2023
Copyright © 2023 by 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 information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission or further information should be addressed to the Publishers. Published by Raring2Go! Sheffield, The Circle, 33 Rockingham Street, Sheffield, S1 4FW Tel 07515 397248 sheffield@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 businesses featured. As such Raring2go! Sheffield accepts no legal responsibility for loss arising from the use of services featured or any of the information published. Printed by Gemini Print 01273 464884 Twitter - @raring2gosheff Instagram - Raring2goSheffield www.facebook.com /Raring2goSheffield Kerry Goding - Editor Welcome to the Springedition of Spring is here! Roll on the nicer weather and light nights. Wow! I have now been writing and publishing Raring2go! Sheffield & Rotherham for 14 years now. That means we have produced 56 issues to help local families find things to do! This issue has lots of ideas for What’s On for your family and friend. We are also aware that there are still lots of events still to be confirmed at the time of us printing this issue, so be sure to check out our What’s On website pages for more ideas. Don’t forget to enter our competitions online at www.raring2go.co.uk to win some fantastic prizes. Remember you have to be in it to win it, so jump online and make sure your enter! Why not sign up for our FREE monthly newsletter on our website to make sure you don’t miss out on any competitions & vouchers between issues. Have a great couple of months with the family and remember, wherever you visit and wherever you go, make sure you tell them you found them in Raring2go! Kerry Goding, Editor of Raring2go! Sheffield and Rotherham PS - Please check with venues before setting off as sometimes things can change or events can be cancelled - we don’t want you having any wasted journeys or upset kids! Look out for our next issue which will be out in print an online from 3rd July. You will find this on our website, social media channels and via your school office. Kerry x
Raring2go! What’s On 4 raring2go.co.uk MAY Family Community Gardening Day – 27 May (2pm-4pm) Highfield Adventure Playground Welcome to all ages of the family and community to get stuck in and help maintain our wonderful green spaces in the Highfield Adventure Playground, S7 1BJ. We would be extremely grateful for any volunteers looking to get involved or even donations of plants, seeds, compost,etc. For further information please contact Chekere via email on chekere@sharrowcf. org.uk FIND OUT MORE May Half Term @ PIT:Treasured Trees – 27 May to 4 June (10am5pm) National Coal Mining Museum See page 13 FIND OUT MORE HERE Royal Armouries Museum, May Half Term – 27 May to 4 June (10am5pm) Mosey on down to the Royal Armouries Museum for a rootin’, tootin’ sharpshootin’ actionpacked May half-term with an Old West theme. Daily activities will include a High Noon shootout, stunt-riding horse shows (pre-book your tickets £), have-a-go activities like a tin can alley shooting gallery, and loads of adventure stories about cowboy adventurers, buffalo hunters, sheriffs and outlaws. You can even make your own sheriff’s badge. guarantee your visit. FIND OUT MORE HERE Cromford Builds at Cromford Mills– 29 May (10am-4pm) Come and Build with us this Bank Holiday Monday. Be part of Derbyshire’s newest LEGO® fan event LEGO® Bricks Display, Competition and Prizes, Stalls & More! Don’t miss seeing Masterbuilders, Light Up Models, Huge Machines, Greatball Contraptions & Brick Pits. Ticketed Event: £2.50 per person with advanced booking. £4 per person on the day, Under 3’s free Register for one of our sessions – Don’t panic! Visitors can stay as long as they like once they’ve collected their wristband. FIND OUT MORE HERE Cogs and Gears at Kelham Island Museum – 30 May (12pm-3pm) Much of the machinery in the museum operates by connecting cogs to make gears. Join us for this free family session and find out how they work by making your own gears. Just drop in, Free, donations welcome. Explore our full programme of family activities HERE Urban Sports Fun Camp at Sheffield Dragons – 31 May (10am-2pm) £5 per child, limited places available. Ages 4+. Tel 07387 212586 FIND OUT MORE HERE
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Raring2go! What’s On 6 raring2go.co.uk What’s On at Showroom Cinema Sat 27 May 11am Who Framed Roger Rabbit (PG) Get together to experience the groundbreaking live-action/ cartoon hybrid comedy classic, Who Framed Roger Rabbit. In a world where humans and “Toons” live side by side, private investigator Eddie Valiant (the wonderful Bob Hoskins) is dragged into a mystery involving romance, murder – and a bunny rabbit. BOOK HERE Sat 3 Jun 11am Bugsy Malone (U) Bring the whole gang to the unique musicalcomedy, Bugsy Malone. Starring an entire cast of child-actors (including the ever-brilliant Jodie Foster) this gangster spoof is a film like no other. Replacing bullets with custard pies and cream from “splurge guns”, two rival gangs sing and dance their way through 1920s New York. BOOK HERE Sat 10 Jun 11am Mulan (U) Experience the epic musical adventure of Mulan on the big screen. The independent young Mulan attempts to navigate her future and bring honour to her family in Imperial China. When war breaks out, her elderly father is called to join the army. Though Mulan is set to get married and become “A Girl Worth Fighting For”, she disguises herself as a man to take her father’s place and protect him from harm. In this all-male environment, Mulan must push herself to prove what a girl is capable of. Accompanied by a spiritual guardian in the form of smart-mouthed dragon Mushu (voiced by Eddie Murphy), Mulan’s noble quest to take care of her loved ones is packed with exciting action, unforgettable songs, and lots of laughs along the way. BOOK HERE Sat 24 Jun 11am Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG) Introduce your little ones to Wes Anderson’s whimsical world with his stop-motion animated adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox in a comfortable, relaxed environment. In the English countryside, the Fox family live a simple and happy life, but Mr. Fox is always dreaming of more. Breaking a promise to his wife, he begins a scheme to steal from local farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, to provide a higher standard of living for their family, including his son Ash and nephew Kristofferson. But when this goes badly wrong, the whole wildlife community is forced into hiding. BOOK HERE Sat 1 Jul 11am Isle of Dogs (PG) Explore more of the wonderful world of Wes
Raring2go! What’s On 7 Relaxed family-friendly screenings every Saturday at 11am, starting 27 May. Tickets only £5. showroomworkstation.org.uk/family-time Anderson with his second stop-motion animated feature, Isle of Dogs. In the fictional Japanese city of Megasaki, an outbreak of canine flu sees all dogs banished to the appropriately named “Trash Island”. 12-year-old Atari (Koyu Rankin) endeavours to rescue his beloved dog, Spots, by embarking on an adventure involving a stolen plane and a gang of talking strays (featuring a star-studded cast such as Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Bill Murray and Jeff Goldblum). Along the way he meets teenage political activist Tracy (Greta Gerwig) and the pair team up to protect the local dog population. BOOK HERE Sat 8 Jul 11am The Secret Garden (U) Enter the enchanting world of The Secret Garden. In 1901, orphan Mary Lennox is forced to move in with her uncle in Yorkshire after the untimely death of her neglectful parents, and she is once again left to fend for herself. Exploring the manor’s grand estate, she discovers a hidden gate that leads to beautiful, but abandoned, garden. There, Mary finds a retreat from the harshness of her world. Along the way, she befriends the outdoorsy Dickon and her sick cousin Colin. Together, they find the meaning of friendship, the importance of emotion, and the healing powers of nature. BOOK HERE
Raring2go! What’s On 8 raring2go.co.uk Weston Park Designs at Weston Park Museum – 31 May (12pm-3pm) In 1834, Robert Marnock won a competition to design the Sheffield Botanical Gardens and later went on to design Weston Park. In this creative session, recreate Marnock’s Weston Park design using collage materials. Just drop in, Free, donations welcome. Explore our full programme of family activities HERE Relief Sculptures at Millenium Gallery – 1 June (12pm-3pm) The Ruskin Collection holds many ‘relief’ sculptures (ones that project from a wall or surface) especially casts of sculptures on the sides of buildings. Have a go at creating your own using clay. Just drop in, Free, donations welcome. Explore our full programme of family activities HERE Nerf Camp at Sheffield Dragons – 1 June (10am2pm) £12 per child, limited places available. Ages 6+ Tel 07387 212586 FIND OUT MORE HERE The Razzamataz Pop Star Academy! – 30 May (9.30am-12.30pm) We know how hard it can be to find fun and entertaining childcare for your children during the holidays and with lots of bank holidays this month, we know you’ll be looking for solutions during May half term! With this in mind, we are excited to provide you with The Razzamataz Pop Star Academy… Our Students will spend the morning with Mia learning the ultimate pop star skills, they will learn a pop song, pop dance, learn about pop star mic technique and more! The session is exclusive to Razzamataz students between the ages 6-10. £19.50 for the full 3 hours. BOOK HERE Frecheville Carnival – 17 June (12pm-4pm) Stalls, Carnival Games, Performances, circus games, dog show, fun competitions, children’s craft table, cake sale, refreshments, face paints, tombola, raffle and more. FIND OUT MORE HERE Free Park Entry for Daddy Bears! at Yorkshire Wildlife Park – 18 June To celebrate, we are offering free* entry to all Dads, Step-Dads & Grandads! Dads can simply turn up on 18th June 2023 along with any other pre-paid adult or child guest. *When accompanied by a pre-booked child, adult or a pre-booked annual member. Standard entry T&Cs apply BOOK TICKETS HERE
Raring2go! What’s On 9 Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster DN8 5SX The world’s largest collection of preserved trolleybuses Open weekdays 30 May to 2 June and selected weekends until November Web: www.sandtoft.org @trolleybusmuseum @TrolleybusSToft
Raring2go! What’s On 10 raring2go.co.uk David Walliams’ Bad Dad – Heartbreak Productions, the outdoor theatre experts, are returning to green spaces across the UK and Ireland this summer with David Walliams’ Bad Dad. Heartbreak has been delighting families with their innovative approach to entertainment for over 30 years. Known for their unique adaptations and audience interaction, a Heartbreak show has become a summer staple for thousands of families across the UK. So, pack your picnics, grab your wet weather gear or sun-cream (or both), something to sit on, and join Heartbreak for the car chases, jailbreaks, and daring escapades of David Walliams’ Bad Dad, coming to a park near you. The Botanical Gardens Saturday June 24th - 2pm & 6.30pm, Sunday June 25th - 5pm Book your tickets HERE Thornberry Summer Fair at the Farm – 1 July (11am-3pm) This year we will have farm animals on show, a dog show for you to enter your pooches, food and drink including alcohol on sale, craft stalls of all kinds, games, a Tombola and more. We will also have some emergency vehicles and lots more fun in store. ENTRY IS FREE for all of the family, with dog classes being £2 per class. FIND OUT MORE HERE Whirlow Hall Farm Fayre – 2 July (11am-4pm) See page 5 BOOK TICKETS HERE or pay on the day
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Raring2go! What’s On 13 NEW ACTIVITY - TREE ENCOUNTERS SHADOW PUPPET SHOW MAKERS SHED www.ncm.org.uk LOTS OF TREE INSPIRED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE THROUGHOUT HALF TERM Caphouse Colliery, Wakefield, WF4 4RH 10am - 5pm 27, 28 & 31 May, 1 - 4 June TREASURED TREES MAY 2023 HALF TERM @ PIT NCM66_Ad_TreasuredTrees_w123 x h89mm.indd 1 11/05/2023 14:54 What’s On at National Coal Mining Museum Discover the great outdoors and explore 12 acres of woodland with our new Encounters of the Trees activity. Discover the different types of trees and how wood was used in the mining industry i this new trail wich includes ten, beautifully crafted benches at various locations across the site. Get creative in ou Caphouse Creators and Makers Shed workshops or watch our interactive pupper show. Artisam Makers will be running sessions throught the week too. These include Wednesday 31 May - Pyrography - Dr Helen Jones Thursday 1 June - Tree Walk & Talk with Roger Parkinson and Storytelling with Julia Chalkley Friday 2 June - Bodging with Mike Craig and Creative Writing session Satuday 3rd June - Bodging with Mike Craig Sunday 4th June - Wood turning with the blind wood turner, Chris Fisher
GOLF COURSES TWO 8 HOLE ADVENTURE SET AMIDST ATROPICAL PARADISE ATVALLEY CENTERTAINMENT - SHEFFIELD 20% OFF ONE ROUND Simply enter R2GSPR23 when you book online t&c’s apply Offer is valid until June 30th 2023, online booking only, not valid on our already discounted Family Ticket or 2 course prices, PIAG t&c’s apply
THE PAR-FECT FAMILY DAY OUT! BOOK ONLINE Under 5’s £5.00 5-16yrs £8.00 Student £8.50 (Valid Student ID with expiry date) Concession £8.50 Adult £10.00 Family of 4 £32.00 (Maximum of 2 x Adults) Set sail for Valley Centertainment in She eld! We've got two 18 hole Adventure Golf courses taking over 14,000 sq/ft over 2 levels! Your adventure takes you from the boat at the Caribbean Quay, through mysterious sea caves before being marooned on a desert island full of exotic palm trees and mystical jungle ruins! This truly is an adventure like no other! Walk ins are welcome, but why not make life easier by pre booking online via our website www.paradiseislandgolf.com Call us: 0114 256 0950 Email: sheffield@paradiseislandgolf.com KIDS PARTIES We provide an excellent setting for children's birthday parties. Book golf with us recive 20% O food at Frankie & Bennies. For full details visit www.paradiseislandgolf.com 15
Raring2go! Razzamataz Sheffield 17 Razzamataz are delighted to have classes back at Meadowhead School. We are so excited to have welcomed back students from before the pandemic when we had to move temporarily to Dronfield and to be back ‘home’ in the wonderful studios at Meadowhead. We have had quite the journey with our venues over the past 2 years, first reopening in September 2020 across 5 venues in Dronfield. Our team would run from the Parish Hall to the Community Centre to then Sports Centre…and more across the Saturday! We then settled at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe school in Sept 2021 and have remainder there since. We are now delighted to be back ‘home’ to the Meadowhead Studios where we ran classes from February 2015 to March 2020. We love Meadowhead School because… • It has purpose built high quality studios with ballet barres, mirrors and sprung floors • It has big, spacious studios – more space means more opportunities! • It has a stage to allow us to explore different things during our weekly sessions rather than just at show time • It is convenient for parents, right next to St James’s Retail Park and Graves Park Enrolling now! Razzamataz have very limited spaces for our free taster session on 27th May for some age groups. Venue – Meadowhead School, 2 Dyche Ln, Batemoor, Sheffield S8 8BR To secure your child’s place, simply contact the Razz team on 07979189177 / 0114 3030 455 or email sheffield@ razzamataz.co.uk with: – Your child’s name and Date Of Birth – Your name and contact number WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM Razzamataz are back! Contact us for more details We know children love to come to Razzamataz because they have fun in our singing, dancing and drama classes. When you add on all the extra exciting activities we offer, performance opportunities and the chance to take part in industry leading workshops, it is no wonder that parents say their child loves coming to Razzamataz. But there are many other benefits of being part of our Razz mataz community too... How children learn through performing • Their confidence increases. • Their listening skills improve. • Their problem solving skills improve. • They enhance their cognitive, motor and social development. • They learn about teamwork. • They understand the importance of goal setting. • They develop a sense of achievement when they see the joy the audience have. At Razzamataz, we are very focussed on providing your child with important tools and skills for life. Through performing arts, we h lp to build your chil ’s confidence, improve communication skills and inspire them with a love for the arts. Hear from ou Parents: Razzamatazhas most definitely had a massive positive impact on P ebe's development. Prior to attending Razzamataz, Phoebe would not perform or be in front of an audience of any kind. Since being at Razzamataz, Phoebe has been in school nativities (The lead role of Mary no less) and performed for Razzamatazat Sheffi ld City Hall, Sh ffield Octagon and the Christmas light switch ons. Friends, family and people in general cannot believe how confident she is and that before Razzamatazshe was very quiet. Her self confidence, positivity and ability to be in front of a crowd are directly from Razzamataz! How to maximise your child’s learning experiences…. #MoreThanJustATheatreSchool #BecauseConfidenceNowIsMoreImportantThanEver
Active Kids Holiday Camps Sport Sheffield’s Active Kids is a multi-sport and activity camp for children aged 5-14 years. We offer a range of sports and activities including swimming lessons, bouldering, trampolining, football, team sports, arts and crafts and much more. Our camps are delivered by a team of enthusiastic Activity Leaders. Children’s Swimming Lessons Join our exciting Children’s Swimming Lesson programme at Sport Sheffield. We follow the Swim England National Teaching Plan “Learn to Swim” and run classes from Stage 1 upwards. Junior Bouldering Courses We run courses for children aged 4-17 years old. Whether your child is a beginner or a keen climber our courses suit all abilities. Visit: Sport Sheffield, Northumberland Road, Sheffield S10 2TY Call: 01142226956 Email: activekids@sport-sheffield.com Web: www.sport-sheffield.com Run by friendly, experienced instructors coaching children in a safe environment. Sport Sheffield Active Kids
Raring2go! Clubs & Classes 19 Little Kickers have four different football classes each tailored to a different age group. However, they have two core beliefs that we take into every session. Firstly, they believe in something we call “Play not Push”. It means teaching football in a fun, pressurefree environment. They want to give children a positive introduction to sport as a whole, not just football, so they’re more likely to stay healthy and active throughout their lives. Secondly, they believe football can be educational. Coached in the right way it can stimulate imagination and aid early development skills such as learning colours and numbers, following instructions and playing as a team. It’s an approach that has bagged them numerous awards and helped them expand globally over the last 16 years. And like all their Kickers, they never stop learning. They’re continually improving and updating classes, based on feedback and input from child health specialists as well as their network of over 2,250 football coaches worldwide. If you’d like to know how Little Kickers started you can read more them here www.littlekickers.co.uk/about For more details about local classes call 07532180852 Email bmorton@littlekickers.co.uk
Raring2go! Book Reviews 20 raring2go.co.uk Reading Eggs, the multi-award winning online reading programme for kids aged 2-13. Trusted by teachers and parents alike, watch your child’s confidence, motivation and progress skyrocket in just 15 minutes a day with Reading Eggs. With access to all 5 programmes, including Mathseeds, for up to FOUR children, it’s the perfect way to fit in some positive screen time. Ages 3–9 Learning Maths Nurture an early love of maths with structured lessons and activities that build essential maths skills. Ages 7–13 Building Confidence Older children can continue building key literacy skills that will help them succeed in school. Ages 3–7 Learning to Read Children follow structured, one‑on‑one lessons that teach phonics, sight words and reading skills. Ages 2–4 First Steps Delight your toddler with fun games and activities that build alphabet knowledge and ready‑to‑read skills. Ages 5–10 Mastering Phonics Fast‑paced lessons cover key phonics skills, perfect for both emergent and struggling readers. Valid for new customers only. FREE 30-DAY TRIAL readingeggs.co.uk/r2gospring Scan QR code for 30‑Day FREE trial *30‑day free trial offer allows you to add up to 4 children. You will be charged at the end of your trial period unless you cancel before this time. You can ancel at any time by selecting the ‘Cancel Subscription’ option located on the ‘Manage My Subscription’ page in your family dashboard. Offer is valid for new UK customers only.
Raring2go! Raring2Read! 21 British Science Week 5th - 14th March Moonflight By Gill Lewis Reviewed by Thomas, aged 9 from London Raring2Read! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FAMILIES Does your family enjoy reading? Then join our Facebook group, to share ideas, tips and recommendations. www.facebook.com/groups/raring2read This book is the gripping tale of dastardly young rats going on adventures to free a city from a deadly curse. Will they fail drastically or save the day? I literally couldn’t put this book down. I read it in one weekend. My favourite parts were how the plot kept twisting, and then twisting again – so you could never quite guess what would happen at the end. The mood capturing illustrations really bring the story to life. The story shows that rats can be real heroes. Most people hate rats, you may well love them by the end of this tale. I was surprised by how many rats were killed on their heroic adventures, and how they manage to befriend Marmalade, a big cutie of a cat. If you think you like the sound of epic ratty twisting adventures this book is for you. Read it now! Raring2go! would like to thank LoveReading4Kids, for this wonderful review. LoveReading4Kids, the UK’s leading children’s book recommendation website, is now a bookstore with social purpose, where 25% of the cover price can be donated to a school to buy books. Because books change lives. Buy a Book. Support a School. Make a Difference. Click anywhere on this page to buy this book or visit: www.lovereading4kids.co.uk Thomas is one of their children's book reviewers.
1. Building connections and relationships Many young people struggle in their relationships with others, feeling isolated, disconnected and both anxious and afraid of meeting new people. Time spent on an Outward Bound residential helps build meaningful relationships, develop trust, cooperation and a sense of ‘connectedness’. 2. Tackling fear of failure Outward Bound courses are carefully designed so that failure can be positively experienced and overcome. Instructors help develop a positive relationship with failure by encouraging them to redefine it as a learning experience, where “fail” stands for “First Attempt In Learning”. 3. Building a sense of confidence Comfort zones are never easy to step out of but during an Outward Bound adventure young people learn to embrace new experiences and tackle things they have never done before. 3 ways an Outward Bound adventure improves wellbeing Taking part in an Outward Bound course gives young people the opportunity to build confidence and self-belief, to develop skills and to improve their relationships with others, providing them with the tools and resources they need to function well as individuals and to flourish in life – the very foundation of wellbeing. The Outward Bound Trust is an educational charity that delivers life-enhancing adventures in some of the wildest corners of the UK. Learn more about their school residentials and Summer Adventures at: outwardbound.org.uk Raring2go! Outward Bound Adventures 22 raring2go.co.uk
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Fun Spring crafting ideas from our friends... Our friends at Red Ted Art have given us these wonderfully simple and fun spring craft ideas to share with you. Not only do kids LOVE to create when crafting, there are lots of hidden learning opportunities too. Everything here and on their website is easy to set up and very do-able, even for the most “non crafty” among us. So fear not, Red Ted Art has your back. Just pay a visit to to Red Ted Art’s amazing website for full instructions and further guidance on the suggestions below and many more. For hundreds more crafting ideas, go to: www.redtedart.com Paper Tulip Origami Pop Up Rainbow Cards Paper Butterflies Origami Bookmarks Butterfly Lifecycle Paper Craft Large Paper Plate Flowers Raring2go! Crafts 25
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