SHEFFIELD & ROTHERHAM MEDIEVAL EASTER Squire School | Combats | Battle Stories 2 – 14 April JOUSTING TOURNAMENT Knights | Horses | Jesters 15 – 18 April For more information and to book royalarmouries.org Leeds | National Museum of Arms and Armour | Free Entry WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO P4-7,12-13 CLUBS AND CLASSES P8-11 IT’S COMPETITION TIME ON P17 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk MAY DIGITAL ISSUE 2022
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Copyright © 2022 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 3 Welcome to Spring! Welcome to our first May digital magazine, we have introduced a couple of digital only magazines this year to keep you going inbetween issues. As I mentioned in our Spring issue, this year we are celebrating our 13th year in business and means have produced and distributed 49 issues of Raring2go! Sheffield & Rotherham…. As always our magazine and website is packed with ideas for you to have fun and spend time with the kids, but please double check with the venue before you pack up the picnic and kids, as sometimes things are cancelled at short notice without our knowledge. Please check out our website for additional events, at the time of print, some venues were still yet to finalise details, so we will add them online as soon as we hear of anything. Raring2go! Sheffield NEEDS YOU! This year we want more local children to feature in our magazine. So, if your child would like to be a cover star or to feature somewhere in the magazine then please get in touch! You can contact us via email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or via the contact link on our website. Have a fab spring Kerry x Our next magazine will be out from 4th July and will be available in both print and digital format! You will find this on our website, social media channels and via your school office.
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON May 18-20 May The Gruffalo - Lyceum Theatre www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/ events/the-gruffalo 21 May (10-4pm) Makers’ Markets - Orchard Square The markets will be a fantastic opportunity for local makers and crafters to sell their work, as well as for families to attend free creative workshops, run in collaboration with Ignite Imaginations. From pottery to embroidery and prints, to accessories and audio electronics- this will be a wonderful opportunity to peruse a wide-range of craft and wares from 14 different stallholders. https://www. welcometosheffield.co.uk/ content/events/makersmarkets/ 21 May (11-5pm) UEFA Women’s EURO Roadshow: Sheffield A national roadshow celebrating UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 is set to kick off in Sheffield, as excitement builds ahead of the tournament in July. Taking place 11am - 5pm, the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Roadshow will offer visitors to Sheffield an introduction to football, with a chance to learn new football skills and tricks as well as try matchday presenting and interviewing in a special TV studio. Featuring live music from local artists and a showpiece football pitch, alongside the opportunity to get a picture with the trophy itself, each event will provide a variety of fun for all the family. https://www.uefa.com/ womenseuro/ 22 May (11-5pm) Weston Park May Fayre The event is free entry and there will be lots of attractions and entertainment 11am - 5pm to suit all of the family including- carousel, helterskelter and children’s rides, artisan crafts marquee, Theo the Bear and friends, Star Wars Stormtroopers, art on the bandstand, Board Games Corner, food, bar, stalls and much more… https://www. welcometosheffield.co.uk/ content/events/weston-parkmay-fayre/ 25 May to 5 June Circus Cortex - Sheffield Transport Sports Club From the former director and producer of one of the UK’s biggest circus’s, comes the vibrant, exciting and breathtaking circus company, Circus Cortex with their brilliant celebration show – Glory. Featuring 18 acrobats skilled in parkour, tightrope, pole, BMX, unicycle, acrobatics, hoop and dance and music that is guaranteed to have you clapping along. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. https://www.circuscortex.com/ 28 May (12-6.30pm) Party in the Parklet The Abbeydale Street Trees team have received funding from Sheffield City Council Economic Recovery Fund to create a new parklet on Abbeydale Road. This oasis of green will be a new community space, with plants, seating, bike parking and art installations for you to enjoy. Have a wander through the ages on a history walk of the area with the indubitably marvellous Rebecca L. Hearne, create poetic works of wonder with Sheffield’s own nature journalist & author Joe Shute, join the art antics with Emily or have some fabulous Circus Fun with Rosie. https://www.facebook.com/ events/529357535263563 28 May to 5 June Bloody Romans! - Royal Armouries Combat displays | Battle stories | Have-a-go activities | Chariot racing Free museum admission – pre-book your visit. Chariot racing – tickets online now https://www.eventbrite.com/ cc/royal-armouries-leedsromans-may-half-term-336719 29 May to 1 June (10.304pm) Half Term Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fun - Sheffield Manor Lodge Entry to Sheffield Manor Lodge is free. The children’s craft sessions are £4 per child. You will be making crowns and queen and corgi craft. And on the trail you can help the Queen’s corgis! Make the most of our sandpit and garden games, explore the apothecary garden and Tudor ruins, visit the Turret House to try on Tudor costumes, and find out more about the history of the site. https://sheffieldmanorlodge. org/ 31 May (10-11am) AMAZELAB – Potion Making Workshop - school holiday workshop Come along to this potion making workshop which is complete with a dry ice demo plus lots of potions making fun and learning! www.cutleryworks.co.uk/ organizer/amazelab/ 4 raring2go.co.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 5 Charge down to the museum for an action-packed half term of Roman-themed combat displays and have-a-go activities royalarmouries.org | Leeds | Free museum entry Plus CHARIOT RACING / 2 – 5 June / Book now Bloody Romans! Saturday 28 May – Sunday 5 June 1049 Romans Primary Times Advert (90x135mm).qxp 06/05/2022
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 6 raring2go.co.uk Keep your eye on our Summer issue. Out from 4th July, in time to plan the summer holidays! As a reminder, visit our website and sign up to receive our monthly enewsletter! 31 May (2-4pm) AMAZELAB – Jubilee STEAM Challenge Join Barnsley Libraries and Amazelab as we take on another fun-packed STEAM Challenge! Bring your family to get yourself in a jubilee mood... we will be making crowns - but with a difference! https://my.barnsley.gov.uk/ events/37928/jubilee-steamchallenge June 2 June (1pm-10pm) The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Show - Norfolk Heritage Park FREE entry. Expect lots of fun activities and entertainment throughout the day. https://www. welcometosheffield.co.uk/ content/events/the-queen-splatinum-jubilee-show/ 3 June (10-2pm) Sensory Play session for under 5s: A real Royal variety - National Emergency Services Museum Join the National Emergency Services Museum for some themed hands-on play, stories and songs for under-5s. You can make your own crown and dress up as royalty while learning about the history of her reign. We’ll sing royal songs and enjoy a story all about Her Majesty. We’ll celebrate with our own virtual fireworks display too. Prebooking is required. Tickets are £2 per child in addition to usual museum entry. https://www.visitnesm.org.uk/ sensoryplay 5 June (10-6pm) Sheffield Food Festival Sheffield Food Festival is a showcase market style event celebrating the city’s vibrant food scene, showcasing our great local produce, mouth watering street food and outstanding brewers and distillers set in the core summer month of June this time, in celebration and connection to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend. https://sheffieldfoodfestival. co.uk/ 4 June (10-4m) Chapeltown Jubilee Event The businesses of Chapeltown will be coming together to put on a fun family event to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A range of activities, including: Corgi Treasure Hunt, Raffles, Bouncy Castle, Tombola, Name the Teddy, Themed Children’s Crafts, Photo Booth, Tarot Readings, Special Offers and much more! https://www.facebook.com/ events/s/chapeltown-jubileeevent/1163339514433581/ 5 June (10-11am) AMAZELAB Steam Club Workshop – Blow Art Create a nature inspired picture using the technique of blow art. www.cutleryworks.co.uk/ organizer/amazelab/ 8 June (5-6pm) AMAZELAB After School Club – Coloured Shadows Create your own disco learning all about light mixing! www.cutleryworks.co.uk/ organizer/amazelab/ 18-19 June Father’s Day Weekend, Dads Go Free!! At Gulliver’s Valley Dads go FREE throughout Father’s Day Weekend when accompanied by at least one full paying person. This special offer is available at all Gulliver’s Theme Parks on the Saturday and the Sunday. www.gulliversfun.co.uk July 3 July (10-11am) AMAZELAB Steam Club Workshop – Raft Building Are you able to complete the challenge of making a boat to carry cargo?! www.cutleryworks.co.uk/ organizer/amazelab/ 13 July (5-6pm) AMAZELAB After School Club – Marble Run Design and create your very own marble runs! www.cutleryworks.co.uk/ organizer/amazelab/ 22-25 July Little Lindi Family Music Festival, Chester le Street, Co Durham Little Lindi is a new family music festival. Set on the stunning Lambton Estate in County Durham, Little Lindi will be a 4 day event with music, arts and bucketloads of opportunities to explore. Have fun and try something different – all with your favourite people. https://raring2go.co.uk/ event/little-lindi-family-musicfestival-chester-le-street-codurham/
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 1 raring2go.co.uk Step outside and re-discover a world of fun and adventure with Treasure Trails this summer. Raring2go! Review We’ve done quite a few walks as a family over these last few months so the chance to have a purpose to our meanderings was one we were really excited about! I picked a walking and driving murder mystery trail around Trysull, Wombourne & Bratch Locks. I thought the murder mystery element would appeal tomy boys (aged 12 and 14), they would be encouraged by not having to walk it all and it is an area they have never explored before. We were tasked with finding out who killed Iona Mutt, a fictitious owner of the local kennels. Following the directions on our case notes we made our way around the route solving clues to eliminate the weapon used and the suspects in the case. We came a cropper at the beautiful All Saints Church in Trysull when we scoured the headstones for clues in vain – luckily the trail allows you to text in to HQ if you are stuck and they text back the answer within seconds. You are allowed 3 of these and we used all 3. The trail ended at Bratch Locks where our super sleuthing led us to discover the murderer and murder weapon! We headed back home to enter our answers into the Treasure Trail website for the chance to win £100. We all agreed that the trail was fun and gave a new perspective to our walk. By Jo Messinger, Editor. Re-discover the Great Outdoors with Treasure Trails Solve the clues and uncover the secrets with one of more than 1,200 self-guided adventure trails across the UK. With themes including Treasure Hunts, Spy Missions and Murder Mysteries, Treasure Trails provide the perfect solution to responsible, social distancing entertainment. “Our ethos at Treasure Trails has always been to encourage people to ditch the screens and explore the wonderful places on their doorstep,” said Aaron Hutchens, General Manager Treasure Trails. “A Treasure Trail is a fun and challenging joint activity with the benefit of discovering something completely new about a destination – even if it’s on your own doorstep.” Lasting around two hours, each trail has its own specific theme and makes use of well-known local landmarks, signs, statues, monuments, images, engravings or any other unique or eyecatching features to create an exciting adventure. Treasure Trail booklets cost £9.99 (plus P&P if required), are suitable for up to five people and designed to appeal to all ages. Trails are also available to buy online and download to print at home. To read our Raring2go! reviews of local Treasure Trails click here: Raring2go! Treasure Trails 7
Only 4% of Children in the UK meet minimum swimming standards What is even more puzzling is that 81% of parents want their children to learn to swim so they can be safe and healthy around the water, yet the vast majority remove their little swimmers from lessons before they reach the standard required. Swim England state a competent swimmer should be able to: Swim at least 100 meters without stopping TreadWater for at least 30 seconds Experience swimming in clothing Float to Live – perform a star float on their back for at least 30 seconds Swimtime, a network of small family run Swim Schools, teaching over 20,000 each week, is leading the fightback. With their engaging and broad education programme, swimmers are taken through a pathway that incorporates a wide range of skills that focus on fun and safe enjoyment of the water. Key to Swimtime’s approach is shifting the focus towards safe and fun enjoyment of the water. Theo Millward, Managing Director of Swimtime said: “One of our core aims is to teach children to enjoy the water in a safe way.We don’t believe physical barriers or rules around our waterways are necessarily the answer to improving safety, it is about education. If children are taught survival skills as well as being educated about safe ways to choose where to swim and under what specific circumstances, we believe this will foster skills that will stay with them for life, no matter where in the world they may be.” Swimtime is fortunate enough to hear stories of the power of swimming lessons, not just to save an individual’s life but to save others. With lessons operating throughout the UK why not book your lesson today. Worrying, isn’t it? The fact is that over 3.4 million 7-to-11-year-olds are now failing to meet minimum standards for swimming ability according to the National Governing Body, Swim England. Raring2go! SWIMMING 8 raring2go.co.uk
Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES 9 All sessions aimed at 5-11 year olds Book your tickets via cutleryworks.co.uk POTION MAKING SCHOOLHOLIDAYWORKSHOP 10:00am- 11:00am Tuesday31st May £10.00per person SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS ATCUTLERYWORKS BLOW ART STEAMCLUB 10:00am- 11:00am Sunday5thJune £10.00per person Contact us for more details ur art es r e n ls kills s. or nce n o the ly w 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! your child’s learning #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
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Little Guides to Great Lives: ‘Anne Frank’ A brief guide to Anne Frank Reviewed by Darcy Plant, age 8 from Stourbridge 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 about a Jewish girl called Anne who was Jewish and dreamed of being an author. I liked reading about her early childhood. She spent most of her time enjoying herself. She rode her bike and played with her sister Margot. I didn't like reading about the Germans because they wanted to capture all of the Jews. Anne is now famous because of the diary that her Dad, Otto Frank, published in all of the languages of the world. She wrote about what went on during the World War II. Anne and her family were hiding behind Otto's office, so she left her kitty named Mouschi If you enjoy reading about the past and you want to know more about Anne Frank then I recommend reading this book. Raring2go! would like to thank Darcy Plant for her incredible review of this book about Anne Frank. We were genuinely thrilled to receive Darcy’s review especially in light of her young years and given the nature of the book itself. Darcy’s review (pictured left) was so well rounded and presented. We look forward to keeping up with Darcy’s reading list in future. Raring2go! Raring2Read! 16 raring2go.co.uk
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Celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee There has been little to celebrate these past two years, but Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 is definitely cause for celebration. Here are some ideas to help you mark this incredible milestone. Please visit www.raring2go.co.uk for more. Street parties The UK has a long history of organised street parties to celebrate national events. Why not organise one for your neighbours for the Platinum Jubilee? You’re welcome to host parties right across the bank holiday weekend, or as part of The Big Jubilee Lunch (below). The Big Jubilee Lunch To coincide with the Platinum Jubilee, The Big Jubilee Lunch will be taking place on Sunday 5 June. Since 2009, The Big Lunch has encouraged local communities to celebrate their connections and get to know each other a little bit better. Beacon lighting The UK has a long tradition of celebrating Royal Jubilees, Weddings and Coronations through beacon lighting. You could light beacons or you could get involved in beacon lighting within your local communities on the evening of 2 June. The Queen’s Green Canopy You can continue to plant trees until the end of the Jubilee year in 2022 as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy. Platinum Jubilee emblem Download the official Platinum Jubilee emblem. It is free of charge, and can be used for all activities associated with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, including community and national events, publications, social media, retail and also for merchandising. Funding Are you seeking funding to support an event or activity you are planning to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee? A range of options are available. Platinum Jubilee related names and titles. Thinking about what to call your Platinum Jubilee event ? Or are you considering renaming a building to mark the occasion? Check the guidance on this. Social media Join the Platinum Jubilee conversation by sharing your events, activities, tributes and creativity using the hashtags: #PlatinumJubileeand #HM70 and tagging @DCMS on Twitter or @dcmsgovukon Instagram and Facebook. The Queen’s Private Estates Celebrations will also take place on The Queen’s private estates, Sandringham and Balmoral, for local residents and visitors to enjoy. Events free for members of the public to take part in over the Bank Holiday weekend will include ‘Platinum Party at the Palace’ on the big screen in the Royal Parkland at Sandringham - a live screening of the BBC Concert celebrating the most significant and joyous moments from The Queen’s reign of seven decades. The lighting of the Sandringham beacon will also take place in the Royal Parkland, and will be accompanied by live music from the Norwich Pipe Band and the Hunstanton Band. Raring2go! THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE 18 raring2go.co.uk
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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. 5. 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. 8. 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? i 10 WAYS TO L VE THE EARTH 20 i
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 5 10. 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 9. 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 7. 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 a uniform swap at your school or you can sign your school up to Uniformerly www.uniformerly.co.uk 6. 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. 3. 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 4. 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! 10 WAYS TO LOVE THE EARTH 21
https://www.facebook.com/groups/raring2grow Raring2grow! HOME GARDENING IDEAS FOR FAMILIES ‘Gardening is the purest of human pleasures’ Francis Bacon www.raring2go.co.uk For more great tips click here to visit our Raring2grow! Facebook page Raring2Growing your own The last couple of years have seen many of us have a go at ‘growing your own’. There have been some really good results too, not only in terms of the delicious end product but also for the mental health benefits gardening gives us all. So if you haven’t tried it yet, here are a few ideas to help you set up your very own ‘Raring2grow garden’… Where to plant out? Where you choose to ‘plant out’ is up to you, it can be as small as a pot, window box, grow bag or a plot in the garden, size doesn’t matter as long as it's a sunny spot. When is the best time to start planting? March, April and May are the best months in which to sew your seeds. Always read the back of the seed packet for planting information as it can differ. What are the easiest plants to grow? Hardy vegetables are a good choice. Tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, spring onions, runner beans, broad beans, peas & salad greens. Also, strawberries, courgettes and beetroot are all popular, there’s so much choice. What other plants to consider? For Spring, snowdrops, tulips, crocus, hyacinths and daffodils are just a few beautiful plants that will offer colour and variation to your garden with very little effort. How to involve the kids? Getting children involved in growing their own vegetables gives them a real sense of responsibility and helps them appreciate the value of eating home grown produce and eating healthy, so involve them from the off, planting seeds in their left over yoghurt pots is a great message about recycling. I’m sure we all have happy memories about seeing the cress seeds growing in junior school! Here's wishing you every success with your Spring planting! For more hints, tips and shared experiences visit our facebook page Raring2grow! Raring2go! Raring2grow! 22 raring2go.co.uk
Create a weekly Meal planner This will help you easily manage your family outgoings, and also make meal times easier to prepare for. Make a weekly shopping list This will save you money, and ensure that no unlisted items are purchased, so you should have hardly any waste. Easy no? Be aware of the dates on your fresh items Be smart when you are shopping by always checking the use by dates. Simply check the produce at the back of the shelves/ fridges in the supermarket as they will always place the nearest dates to the front. First in, first out Prioritise your meal planner to match with the expiry dates of the produce. Freeze the items that are close to the expiry date To make sure you don’t waste any items that are close to going off, why not freeze them until you are ready to use? Measure your portions and make double If you measure out per person, you will probably find you’ll have more produce left over. So why not make more than you need, to create the same meal for the following week. Freeze your left overs Never throw anything away that can be used for another meal.Whether it be for lunch, dinner or just a snack, it really is worth keeping it in the freezer for another time. Create a tasty snack Veg that is close to its ‘eat by’ date will make a delicious and tasty soup. Leftover fruit is great for making a smoothie. Make saving waste fun Incentivise your children to eat all of their meals- maybe have a wallchart with stars, and at the end of the week, they get a treat. Keep track of what’s in your cupboard and what’s in your freezer Make a note of what you haven’t used, or have sitting in your cupboard so you don’t buy the same thing next time. We’re feeling pretty smug as already we are ahieving our goal. So, here’s wishing you every success in saving your money, cutting food waste and helping the environment! Every year we throw away tonnes of food and drink from our homes, which if we manage it effectively, could save you money whilst also helping the environment! We’re on a mission at Raring2go! to save money and reduce household waste on a weekly basis, so here are our top tips for great ways to cut your food waste… Cutting food waste! Raring2go! CUTTING FOOD WASTE 23
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