SOLIHULL MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk SPRING 2024 CLUBS & CLASSES P18 WHAT’S ON? P4 COMPETITIONS P30
2 raring2go.co.uk • It’s FREE to join • Monthly email newsletters with new offers and events • Download vouchers and save £££’s • Great competitions Become a website member Please recycle this magazine when you are finished with it. JOIN NOW raring2go.co.uk Copyright © 2024 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. 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 • Sign up for FREE! • Monthly email NEWSLETTERS with the latest OFFERS and EVENTS • Download VOUCHERS and save £££’s • Enter COMPETITIONS for amazing prizes! Contents Page What’s On?.......................................4 Plan an Easter Egg Hunt..................16 Clubs and Classes...........................18 Preschool......................................... 24 Parties. .............................................27 Competitions................................... 30 Raring2go! EDITOR’S WELCOME Wake up! Spring is coming! Longer days and warmer weather are heading our way and so are lots of opportunities to get out and about with family and friends. This edition of your Raring2go! magazine is packed full of ideas to keep you busy from Easter right through to May Half Term. Take a moment to have a look through and start planning. Have a fabulous Spring and don’t forget to keep an eye on our website for even more suggestions and inspiration. Nicola, Editor Follow us on social media to keep up to date all year with your local #gotoguide for families. Raring2goSolihull Raring2goSolihull raring2gosolihull
"Best Children's Sports Camp Provider 2023 - West Midlands" “The best sports camp around! My kids LOVE it. Excellent coaches who really care about improving the kids’ skills. We can’t wait for the next one!” Parent, 2024 Scan here for your FREE DAY New to Super Sports? FREE DAY on us! info@teamsupersports.co.uk 01675 488494 WWW.TEAMSUPERSPORTS.CO.UK WHY CHOOSE SUPER SPORTS? Inspirational & Qualified Coaches Drop off from 8am - Pick up by 5pm Ofsted Registered | Childcare vouchers Accepted Create your very own Sports Camp! Play one sport all day OR Change sport each session Simply scan the QR code, fill in a quick form and you'll be sent your code. HOLIDAY CAMPS Location: Solihull School Next Camp: Easter Holidays Location: Solihull School Next Camp: Easter Holidays Warwick road, Solihull, B91 3DJ Available ALL School Holidays GYMNASTICS FOOTBALL NETBALL TENNIS RUGBY CRICKET HOCKEY
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 4 raring2go.co.uk Until 7 April Thinktank – Women in Science Trail Explore the museum at your leisure whilst also learning about influential Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths! Keep an eye out for the stops around the museum with fact files. If you would like, grab a trail card from the ticket desk to tick off the stops as you find them! www.birminghammuseums.org.uk Until 7 April Magic Alley – Wonderworld: A Magical Fantasy Adventure Step into the enchanting realm of WonderWorld, an extraordinary event unfolding in the heart of Magic Alley. This unique puzzle based adventure is perfectly tailored for children over 6 and their adults alike, promising an unforgettable journey through a fantasy world where imagination knows no bounds. As you navigate through an intricate maze of puzzles and challenges you’ll encounter the most incredible creatures – from mighty dinosaurs to majestic dragons. Be dazzled by the grace of unicorns and let their twinkling lights lead you to the playful fairies. The event will take on an Easter theme and be suitable for children aged 4 and up from 23 March. www.magicalleystratford.com 23 & 25 March The Chocolate Shed – Chocolate Making Workshops Ideal for any weather, these sessions are a special treat. Each workshop is run with a seasonal twist. Suitable for children of all ages (5-16). Check website for the timing and recommended ages for each session. www.thechocolateshed.com What’s On? Spring 2024 23 March – 6 April Herbert Art Gallery & Museum – Crafting Streets of Coventry Explore Coventry through creative arts and immersive experiences this Easter. Taking inspiration from the permanent exhibitions, ‘History Gallery’ and ‘Godiva Gallery,’ they will be crafting through two weeks of exciting activities, learning new skills as you reimagine Coventry street scenes and people of Coventry from the past, present and future. www.theherbert.org 23 March – 6 April Coventry Transport Museum – Eggcelent Experiments Tinker | Make | Play Engineers are embracing eggy puns (and eggtivities) this Easter holiday and will find themselves faced with eggstreme challenges: Will they be able to transport a variety of fake eggs safely up and down, forwards and backwards? Will their eggs survive a drop? How many eggs will fit on their vehicle? Tinkering with STEM concepts make eggcellent transport and find out how many eggs your machine can hold and move. www.transport-museum.com 23 March - 7 April Stratford Butterfly Farm – Easter Activities This Easter the whole family can enjoy the relaxing pleasure of walking amongst some of the world’s most stunning and colourful butterflies in a tropical rainforest setting, complete with fish-filled pools, splashing waterfalls and beautiful blooms. The popular Meet the Mini-Beast, Butterfly Life Cycle and Beetle demonstrations will take place daily in the Discovery Zone at 11:00 throughout the Easter Holidays (except Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday). www.butterflyfarm.co.uk 23 March – 7 April Becketts Farm – Easter Event Easter is a special time of year at Becketts Farm. Join a fun-filled event where you will learn about the chick hatching process, and if you’re lucky, you may see one hatching. There will also be ewes and lambs, goats and kids and chickens. www.beckettsfarm.co.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 5 *Ticket price includes a £1.50 booking fee. BOOK NOW belgrade.co.uk 14 –18 May 17 – 20 Apr From £18* From £10* From £20* 29 May From £18* 24 – 27 Apr From £10* 31 May – 1 June From £10* 17 –19 June Julius Caesar
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 6 raring2go.co.uk 23 March – 7 April RAF Museum Cosford - Space, Race and Fly This Easter the RAF Museum Midlands is hosting a huge STEM-based event called Space, Race and Fly! They are bringing back all their favourites for this event, from the explosive Volatile History of Chemistry science show, to the Space Odyssey Planetarium and Stargazing Evenings. Entry is free but additional charges apply for these special activities. As well as all these amazing experiences you can book, they also have a huge range of free activities available from Lego Dragsters to Astronomical talks and a state of the art Flight Simulator from GE Aerospace. www.rafmuseum.org.uk 23 March – 7 April Hatton Adventure World – Spring Spectacular The farm is packed with baby animals…. Piglets, lambs, and goat kids inside the Spring Arrivals Marquee, with animal handling and baby animal chats. Wait patiently and you might even witness a birth! Come rain or shine there is loads to do! Get up close to baby animals. Be entertained inside with Magic and Puppet Shows in the family theatre. Cuddle a guinea pig in the Guinea Pig Village, get up close with lizards and snakes in Scales and Tails. Watch birds of prey take to the skies in the Falconry Shows. There’s Laser Combat for the over 8’s. Plus of course Snorty’s Superslide Mania and soft play. www.adventure.hattonworld.com 23 March – 14 April British Motor Museum – Feel the Need for Speed Uncover incredible speed machines in the Find the Fastest Car trail, explore what makes cars fast with racing driver characters in the Racing Drivers Tour and Make Your Own Fast Car in the Learning Hub. For a more accessible experience, discover Access Day on Wednesday 3 April, with Touch and Access What’s On? Spring 2024 Tours, Quiet Hours and more! Visit over the Easter Weekend for an Easter Egg Hunt, too! www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk 25 March – 4 April Lunt Roman Fort – Spoon Wars II This Easter, the Spoon Warriors have returned, and they’re taking over the whole museum! Craft your own brave spoon warrior and join the fray – where will you hide yours? All materials are provided. You will also be able to explore this unique reconstructed fort, taking in the sites of the ramparts, the granary building and the only known Gyrus inside a Roman fort! Booking is essential - tickets cannot be bought on the door. www.luntromanfort.org 25 March – 5 April Thinktank – Our World from Space Family Show Build the Sun, Moon, and Earth out of people to see how they move in space, discover how rockets take off, recreate the orbits of satellites, and learn how they pay a big role in wildlife conservation. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 26 – 28 March Belgrade Theatre – Zog and the Flying Doctors Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a bang-crash-thump. Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu. However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors, and she’s soon locked up in the castle back in a crown and a silly frilly dress! www.belgrade.co.uk 27 April & 29 June Ackers Adventure – Thrillseeker Days A great day out for all the family. Skiing, archery, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, zip wire and tower drop. Free tobogganing for under 12’s with a paying adult. The days run similarly to a theme park – queue for activities you would like to try whether you repeat them multiple times or try them all. www.ackers-adventure.co.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 7 WIN A SIGNED SHIRT SCAN HERE TO ENTER @AVWFCofficial VILLA PARK FIXTURES 24 MARCH 6:45PM 28 APRIL 2 PM* 18 MAY 3PM *Fixture subject to change
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 8 raring2go.co.uk 28 March & 4 April Compton Verney – Get Mucky, Get Making! We are rolling together the imagination of the Art gallery and the wildness of the woodland, whisking, mixing and pouring into Get Mucky, Get Making sessions! Encouraging your child to follow their own interests, work things out for themselves and experiment is an important part of developing confidence, problem solving skills and resilience. The session will include gathering together for a story or songs and a chance to share any ideas discovered! Of course, the mud kitchen, digging and bug hunting will be on offer for children to do their own thing too! Above all the sessions are for fun where children are encouraged to be in charge! Best suited to toddlers – 5 year olds. www.comptonverney.org.uk 29 March – 7 April Kenilworth Castle – The Big Brick Build Turn the castle’s Elizabethan Gardens into brick art! Join in and help to recreate the beautiful gardens to be placed beneath the queen’s private apartments, just like Robert Dudley once did for Elizabeth. Once you’ve worked your magic, the brick builders will put your creations together, creating an amazing mini version of the gardens, for all to enjoy. www.english-heritage.org.uk 7 April mac Birmingham – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Drawing on the wealth of peculiar episodes from both Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Box Tale Soup invite you down the rabbit hole into a timeless world of wondrous fantasy. Carroll’s Wonderland floods onto the stage in a whirl of strange contraptions and curious characters. No matter how young or old, everyone will find their own moment of magic in Wonderland and make it safely home again – the only danger is, you may not want to leave! www.macbirmingham.co.uk What’s On? Spring 2024 9 – 14 April Alexandra Theatre – Shrek The Musical Join Shrek and his trusty sidekick Donkey as they set out on a quest to defeat the fearsome dragon and rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona. With a heart-warming story and a cast of unforgettable characters, this musical extravaganza is a journey you won’t want to miss. www.atgtickets.com 24 – 27 April Belgrade Theatre – A Midsummer Night’s Dream Step into a world of magic, mischief and mayhem, where fairies dance in moonlit glades and lovers’ destinies intertwine. With its witty dialogue, unforgettable characters, and a touch of the supernatural, A Midsummer Night’s Dream will leave you spellbound whether you’re a Shakespeare afficionado or being introduced to his work for the first time. www.belgrade. co.uk 4 – 6 May Blenheim Palace – Jousting Tournament Step back in time and witness the thrilling clash of steel and the thundering hooves as knights don their armour and mount their noble steeds for the most spectacular jousting event of the year. Immerse yourself in the medieval action as Blenheim Palace transforms into an action-packed battlefield! You will have the chance to enjoy old English traditions including archery and falconry. www.blenheimpalace.com 5 – 6 May Kenilworth Castle – Grand Medieval Day Out Take a trip back in time to medieval Kenilworth Castle over the bank holiday weekend. Visitors to the 900 year old castle will be transported back to Kenilworth’s medieval heyday with re-enactors throughout the grounds. Soak up the sights and smells of the living history village and experience the hustle and bustle of a medieval castle in its prime. www.english-heritage.org.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 9 britishmotormuseum.co.uk/families J12 M40, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ Feel the need for speed Buy 1 day, get 12 months free! Easter Egg Hunt 29 Mar - 1 Apr Explore the fastest cars in Britain this Easter! 23 March – 14 April BMM-Need-for-Speed-Easter-62x89-2024.indd 1 16/02/2024 12:58 Funded by: birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank • • 4k Planetarium • Outdoor Science Garden
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 10 raring2go.co.uk 14 – 18 May Belgrade Theatre – The Boy at the Back of the Class After learning that he has fled his own war-torn country, Ahmet’s classmates have ‘The Greatest Idea in the World’ – a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. An unexpected and often hilarious adventure follows, all topped off with a terrific twist. Told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home. www.belgrade.co.uk 23 May – 3 June Blenheim Palace – Gifford’s Circus Roll up, roll up the circus is back at Blenheim Palace! The village green circus travels the lengths of the UK to bring you a magical show bursting with excitement. Step inside the tent which is situated amongst the beautiful, ancient trees of the parkland, near the Butterfly House and Marlborough Hedge Maze and enter a world of colourful acrobats, jugglers, horses, musicians and of course Tweedy the Clown. www.blenheimpalace.com 25 May – 2 June Stratford Butterfly Farm – Mini Beast Handling Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions and Butterfly Life-Cycle demonstrations will take place daily at What’s On? Spring 2024 11am in the Discovery Zone. The Butterfly Farm team of experts will demonstrate from egg through to adult the amazing stages of the butterfly life cycle as well as opportunities to handle a variety of stick insects. A Pupae Preparation demonstration will take place at 11am on Wednesday 29 May. The whole family can find out how the pupae is transported from butterfly farmers in the tropics to its arrival at the butterfly farm and preparation for the Emerging Case. *Handling and demonstrations not available Bank Holiday Monday and are subject to change depending on availability and the welfare of the animals. www.butterflyfarm.co.uk 25 May – 2 June Kenilworth castle – Kids Rule! Visit the grounds of Kenilworth Castle for hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. www.english-heritage.org.uk 28 & 30 May The Chocolate Shed – Chocolate Making Workshops Ideal for any weather, these sessions are a special treat. Each workshop is run with a seasonal twist. Suitable for children of all ages (5-16). Check website for the timing and recommended ages for each session. www.thechocolateshed.com 31 May – 1 June Belgrade Theatre – Spot’s Birthday Party Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation brings your favourite pup and his friends to life in an interactive and accessible show suitable for ages 2 plus and their grown ups. www.belgrade.co.uk 20 – 23 June Solihull Music Festival 2024 marks a completely new look and feel for the landmark music festival in Solihull town centre. There will be music of all genres to enjoy at this FREE family event with the main stage in Mell Square and plenty of venues around the town centre hosting the action. www.solihullbid.co.uk
& FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT FREE LIVE MUSIC solihullbid.co.uk SCAN FOR INFO 20TH - 23RD JUNE 2024
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 12 raring2go.co.uk based at combat sports centre, vulcan road, solihull an imaginative role play centre for under 5 years to book your space visit info@solihullplaytown.co.uk Claudie’s Club Soft Play VISIT US claudiesclub.simplybook.it New Soft Play centre in Solihull Adjacent to George’s Swim Academy, Vulcan Road, B91 2JY Find us on instagram @claudiesclub.softplay
Aﬞ er Dark Open Jump Toddler Takeover Schools & Groups Get unlimited Open Jumps for the price of one hour THE ULTIMATE PLAY EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS & BIG KIDS!
14 raring2go.co.uk Bookseller, Deborah from Kenilworth Books shares the wonderful accessible books from publisher Barrington Stoke. Information for Grown-Ups: These books have a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paper so that even more readers can enjoy them as well as enabling dyslexic parents to enjoy the books with younger children. WE ARE NOT FROGS! by Michael Morpurgo, Illustrated by Sam Usher (Age 0+) The frogs always beat the toads at long jump but the toads don’t mind – anything for a quiet life. But then the children and Mutt the dog come in search of some good jumpers, and the toads see an opportunity to get their own back! SHEEP SCHOOL (Little Gem) by Ross Montgomery Illustrated by Marisa Morea (Age 5+) William the lamb is the worst pupil in Sheep School. He’s always in trouble as he loves to sing and dance and just can’t stand still. But when the Big Bad Wolf turns up, can William put his artistic skills to good use and save the day …? This book is part of the Little Gems range, fully illustrated first chapter books designed to support reading speed and stamina. SHONA, WORD DETECTIVE by John Agard Illustrated by Michael Broad (Age 7+) Shona has always loved words. She even has her very own strange word thesaurus! When she and her classmates learn that some languages are dying out, Miss Bates tasks them with becoming top-class word detectives, proving to themselves and their families that there are many Raring2go! READING beautiful languages still thriving, even within their own classroom. Edited to a reading age of 7. THE WEATHER WELL by Vashti Hardy Illustrated by Natalie Smillie (Age 8+) It’s the height of summer in Moreland, and Grace Griffin and her fellow warden Tom Eely are sweltering in the heat until they answer a strange call for help that comes through on the amazing Griffin map. After teleporting to Oakwell, they find the town paralysed by a freezing snowstorm, which is ruining the famous summer market that brings in visitors and trade. Using their mystery-solving skills and amazing inventions, can Grace and Tom find the cause of the weird weather and restore summer from the snow? Edited to a reading age of 8. Start the adventure with The Griffin Gate, The Puffin Portal and The Raven Riddle and read the series. NORTHERN SOUL by Phil Earle (Age 11+) Marv’s fourteen and his life is simple. There’s football. And his best mate, Jimmy. Perfect. Nothing else matters until a new girl at school called Carly crashes into his life. For Marv, it’s love at first sight, his emotions flipped upside down, as he knows a girl like Carly will never notice him. He needs help – lots of it – but when it miraculously arrives in the shape of a musical idol from the past, the path to Carly’s heart proves anything but easy …First love is unforgettable, and poor Marv is about to learn this the hard way – him, and his northern soul … Check out Barrington Stoke’s website for more information www.barringtonstoke.co.uk or pop into the bookshop for recommendations. Does your child struggle to read due to dyslexia or visual stress? Are they reluctant to engage with books or read for pleasure? Kenilworth Books, Talisman Square, Kenilworth CV8 1JB
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 15 Cream cheese Easter biscuits Ingredients Biscuits • 140g caster sugar • 225g butter, softened • 85g cream cheese, softened • pinch of salt • ½ teaspoon almond extract • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 egg yolk • 320g plain flour Icing • 120g icing sugar • 1-2 tbsp boiling water • Food colouring (optional) Method 1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter until fully mixed together. Mix in the cream cheese, salt, almond and vanilla extracts, and egg yolk. Beat until smooth. 2. Stir in flour until well blended. Chill the dough for 2 hours, or overnight. 3. Preheat oven. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough 1/3 at a time to 25mm thickness with lightly floured biscuit cutters. Place 2 to 3cm apart on ungreased baking trays. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light and golden brown. Cool biscuits completely before icing. 4. To make the icing sift the icing sugar into a bowl. Using a wooden spoon, gradually stir in enough water until the mixture is the consistency of thick cream. Beat until white and smooth and thick enough to coat the back of the spoon. Mix in some colouring, if you like, and use immediately. Makes 20 Portions • Suitable for freezing • Preparation 20 minutes • 10 minutes cooking time • 180 C°, 350 F°, Gas Mark 4 These biscuits are delicious iced or un-iced. The dough really benefits from a long chill in the fridge before baking. So would recommend making the dough the day before decorating. TIP: To flavour the icing try replacing the water with lemon or orange juice, or add a few drops of vanilla or almond extract. 12 Talisman Square, Kenilworth CV8 1JB Phone: 01926 855784 www.kenilworthbooks.co.uk facebook.com/KenilworthBooks @KenilworthBook “A good bookshop shows you the books that you never knew you wanted” Fantastic range of books Educational, fun games and puzzles Welcoming Children’s Corner Book ordering service Book tokens sold and accepted
Plan the Perfect Easter Egg Hunt Easter time calls for lots of Chocolate-y fun. Kids (and adults) love searching around for hidden treats so here are some hints and tips from Raring2go! to make this year’s hunt the best yet. If you have a big garden with lots of bushes and plants to hide eggs behind that’s great but make sure you have a contingency plan to move indoors if the weather is against you. Add a few extra treats for greedy grown-ups who want to tuck in! You could have some fun with your little ones ahead of the hunt by decorating a container with Easter pictures and stickers. Young children will want to enjoy their chocolate rewards as soon as they find them. If you are planning a big family lunch think about timings to make sure you don’t ruin their appetites ahead of the meal. Keep the sugar levels in check by including some non-chocolate Easter egg alternatives such as small Easter themed puzzles, colouring-in, small soft toys or wearable bunny ears. You could hide the prizes in plastic eggs to keep up the ‘egg’ theme. If toddlers or small children are involved, don’t hide the eggs too high, and also make sure that there is nothing potentially dangerous. Count the eggs before you hide them and keep track of how many have been found. A series of clues can make for a more ordered hunt as well as making the fun and entertainment last a little longer. Choose word based or picture clues to suit the ages of your children. Grandparents and other friends and family who can’t be there on the day could record short video clues. Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 16 raring2go.co.uk
Easter Egg Hunts and Trails If you don’t want to organise your own egg hunt at home, why not try one of these local events instead: Easter Eggstravaganza at West Midlands Safari Park (23 March – 7 April) Hop into the Easter festivities at this Easter Eggstravaganza. Join the egg hunts, meet Bramble Bunny and enjoy a range of themed activities for the whole family. You’re sure to have an egg-citing time! Easter Adventure Quest at Kenilworth Castle (23 March – 14 April) Join a cracking adventure quest this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the castle grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat. Easter Adventure at Charlcote Park (27 March – 7 April) Make your way along the trail and find ten fun activities for the whole family, such as egg hoopla, springos, egg toss, and jigsaw puzzles. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears, and don’t forget, you can choose from either a chocolate egg or a vegan and ‘Free From’ chocolate egg. Eggstravaganze at Blenheim Palace (29 March – 1 April) Hop along to the Walled Garden to enjoy a whole host of egg-citing activities including circus skills, balloon modelling, bubble performances, bungee trampolines and a travelling vintage variety show, not to mention appearances from none other than the Easter Bunny throughout the weekend too. Easter Egg Hunt at the British Motor Museum (29 March – 1 April) Search high and low around the collection for six differently coloured eggs hidden amongst the cars. Once you’ve found all six, head back to the Family Activities Station to collect your reward! Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 17
Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES 18 raring2go.co.uk Clubs & Classes Ackers Adventure An array of activities for 8 – 18 year olds to try at camps every school holiday. Adventurous activities include bushcraft, skiing, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, zip wire, fan descender, bell boating, disc golf and tubing. Run and organised by fully qualified and experienced instructors who will make sure that each child has an exciting day of adventure. Pre-booking online is essential. www.ackers-adventure.co.uk Smart 11 Plus Our 11+ tutors will give your child outstanding support in their journey to grammar school. We offer private group 11+ tuition to assist your child in their preparation. Our unique 11+ courses are personalised to meet the needs of each individual. www.smart11plus.co.uk *Offer ends 5pm Friday 15th March Ofsted registered Action-packed childcare this Easter & Whitsun BOOK ONLINE Easter Dates Week 1 25th – 28th March Week 2 2nd – 5th April Whitsun Dates 28th – 31st May Choice of venues and activities Open 8am - 6pm For more info and to book your place visit activecamps.co.uk or call 0121 663 1426 Solihull Tudor Grange Academy 15% OFF* with code SPRING24S FREE OPEN DAY Monday 25th March See website
Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES 19 SCAN QR CODE LEARN KICKBOXING WWW.ELITEKICKBOXINGACADMEY.COM BOOK A FREE TRIAL ✅ FREE TRIAL LESSON ✅ ENHANCED DBS CHECKED ✅ FULLY INSURED ✅ OPEN EVERY WEEK ✅ OWN PROGRESS TRACKER ✅ CANCEL, AMEND ANY TIME ✅ CROSS TRAINING ✅ BMABA CERTIFIED ARCHBISHOP ILSLEY ACOCKS GREEN SWIMMING LESSONS WITH SMALL CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED SWIMMERS LESSONS AVAILABLE MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS INFO@DIAMONDSWIMACADEMY.CO.UK TO BOOK Ballet Classes: from the age of 21/ 2 upwards Tap Classes: from the age of 4 upwards Call Kate on 07722 732 678 www.solihullyoungdancers.co.uk TEACHING BALLET AND TAP IN THE BOROUGH FOR OVER 40 YEARS Let’s Dance! Come and join the fun on Saturday mornings from 9.00am at St Helens Church, Solihull
Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES 20 raring2go.co.uk Summer Holiday Workshops Solihull - 19–23 August – Dovehouse Theatre Coleshill - 12–16 August – John Henry Newman College A jam-packed one week Musical Theatre Workshop, learning new skills and techniques, having incredible fun with your friends, and putting on a full show in one week. Limited Availability. Open to non-Stagecoach students. Childcare Vouchers accepted. Sibling discounts available. High School Musical 2 Main Stages - 6 – 18 years SOLIHULL 10:00 – 4:00 *This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www. mtishows.co.uk. Book by David Simpatico. Original Songs by Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil, David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg, Randy Petersen & Kevin Quinn, Bryan Louiselle, Jamie Houston, Andy Dodd & Adam Watts, Antonina Armato & Tim James. Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle. Based on a Disney Channel Original* Matilda Main Stages: 6 – 16 years COLESHILL 10:00 – 4:00 This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www. mtishows.co.uk. Orchestrations and additional music by Chris Nightingale. Moana Junior Early Stages – 4 – 7 years SOLIHULL 9:00 – 12:00 or 1:00 – 4:00 COLESHILL 9:00 – 12:00 *Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i & Mark Mancina. Book Adapted by Susan Soon He Stanton. Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Ian Weinberger. Based on the 2016 Disney film Moana. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows. co.uk* Stagecoach Coleshill & Solihull Singing, dancing and acting classes SOLIHULL 2-18 year olds Tudor Grange Upper School www.stagecoach.co.uk/solihull COLESHILL 4-16 year olds John Henry Newman College www.stagecoach.co.uk/coleshill 0121 745 4007
Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES 21 www.everyoneactive.com/swim-lessons Start your swim lesson journey with us Everyone Active manages these facilities in partnership with Solihull Borough Council. Tudor Grange Leisure Centre 0121 705 6371 North Solihull Sports Centre 0121 770 3822 27883_Raring 2 Go_Spring24_FP128x182_Swim_Solihull.indd 1 01/02/2024 14:24
Reading Eggs is the perfect way to teach your child to read. Designed by experienced educators, children follow structured, one-on-one lessons that teach phonics, sight words and reading skills in a fun way. In fact, 91% of parents see an improvement in just a few weeks! 20 million users & 16,000 schools worldwide Proven to boost reading & math skills in just 15 minutes/day! FREE 30-DAY TRIAL 1.1 million lessons every week ✔ Used in over 193 countries readingeggs.co.uk/spring Scan QR code for 30-Day FREE trial *This 30-day free trial offer allows you to add up to 4 children. You will be charged at the end of the trial period unless you cancel before this time. You can cancel 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, until 31st July 2024. in 30 Days Learn to Read FREE!
Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES 23 0121 704 4693 Reception.gsa@hotmail.com • Crash course • Small group lessons • Private Lessons BOOK TODAY! LEARN TO SWIM WITH GSA SWIMMING LESSONS Have fun while supporting a local children’s charity Tiny Tim’s Children’s Centre helps local children with disabilities, health problems and special needs as well as their families. We provide free therapy to children from birth to 18yrs old, as well as teaching parents techniques they can use at home. Although our therapies cannot cure these conditions, we can help improve quality of life by reducing pain, increasing mobility, teaching coping mechanisms and building self-esteem. In turn this helps the whole family. Demand continues to increase year on year with waiting lists in place for all our services. For more details see our website www. tinytimcentre.co.uk How can I help without donating? We are currently looking for a few individuals to join our board of trustees. Could that be you? Are you able to give a few hours, four times a year to attend our meetings? Would you be interested in helping to oversee the running of a local charity and working to take it forward? People with a background in business and/ or children are perfect but we also welcome people with general life skills. Contact Sarah Hemings on 02476 228 245 or tinytimscharity@outlook. com for further details. Purple Planet Soft Play Centre Alternatively, visit our Purple Planet soft play area. It offers play and stay sessions for children from babies to 10yrs. No booking required. Or why not hold your child’s next birthday party with us in a private session? We are competitively priced with all sales going directly into the charity. Come along to play in a safe environment, have a tasty snack and a drink, knowing that you are helping the local children who are less fortunate. For more information visit www. tinytimcentre.co.uk/purpleplanet
Pre-School Everyone Active Swimming Lessons At Everyone Active, we offer a total of 11 stages of swimming lessons for children aged from just four months old. Available at Tudor Grange and North Solihull Leisure Centre. Contact: www.everyoneactive.com Stagecoach Stagecoach Mini Stages (for 2 -4 year olds) 45 Minute Classes are a fun and exciting way for you and your child to actively experience the performing arts in a comfortable, relaxed and safe environment. Contact: www.stagecoach.co.uk/solihull Music Monsters We are a familyrun business based in Solihull. Piano Monsters is for children aged 3-7 years, providing the very best start to their musical learning journey. We inspire a true love of learning in youngsters and their families, building skills, enjoyment and confidence. Contact: info@musicmonsters.co.uk www.musicmonsters.co.uk George’s Swim Academy Swimming classes for children from 3 months old. All of our classes for under 3’s are with you in the water with them. All over 3’s go in the water without you, with one of our instructors. Contact: reception.gsa@hotmail.com Raring2go! PRE-SCHOOL 24 raring2go.co.uk Solihull Young Dancers Ballet classes for children aged from 2 ½ years and tap classes from 4 years on. Our lessons focus on strong technique whilst retaining an element of fun to keep the pupils engaged at all times. Contact: kate@solihullyoungdancers.co.uk / 07722 732678 www.solihullyoungdancers.co.uk Diamond Swim Academy Our focus is on quality rather than quantity and, therefore, our classes have no more than six pupils. Our swimming lessons are open to anyone from the age of 2.5 upwards. Contact: www.diamondswimacademy.co.uk
Raring2go! PRE-SCHOOL Sing and Sign Classes for infants up to 2 years old. Using musical activities to teach baby signing, develop communication and ease frustrations. Learn signs to support your daily routines the fun way. Classes in Solihull, Dorridge and Shirley. Contact: Wendyjackson@singandsign.co.uk 07517 381117 www.singandsign.co.uk 25 Drama Tots Imaginative play classes for Under 5s. Transport children into the wonderful world of their imagination using a combination of props, movement, puppets and music! Our lively classes engage children in both life and learning, increasing their understanding of the world, while developing personal skills such as confidence, self-awareness, communication, language and creative thinking. Contact: Rebecca (Solihull) Rebecca@dramatots.co.uk, 07810815114 www.dramatots.co.uk The best hoflaidrmays in the land
Party Time! Hatton Adventure World To provide you with the maximum flexibility and choice for your party we have options ranging from Party Venue hire to just admission for the Adventure World at a discounted party price. All party bookings include all day access to Hatton Adventure World for you and your guests, downloadable party invitations, a birthday card for the birthday child with a £5 Hatton voucher (£10 for Members), a pot of animal feed, per paying child (value £1) and access to Super Slide Mania. www.adventure.hattonworld.com Solihull Play Town We offer exclusive use birthday parties at Solihull Play Town. You will have a member of staff available to help you organise your day, exclusive 90 min play session for up to 20 children, Mini Disco, Party Invitations, a free return visit for the Birthday Child and free jugs of squash. Catering is available from our café or you can bring your own food. www.solihullplaytown.co.uk The Chocolate Shed Celebrate your child’s birthday this year with a fun, creative and yummy(!) chocolate-making party at The Chocolate Shed. Suitable for children of all ages. Party-goers get to design, create and decorate chocolate pizzas, frogs, pictures, bars or truffles to take home and enjoy. Parties tailored to suit your child’s age & hobbies that will make their chocolate-y dreams come true. Tel: 01564 794718 www.thechocolateshed.com Jump In & Rush Trampoline Parks Birthdays just got bouncy. Lots of different packages available to enjoy one of these trampoline parks with your friends. Discounts available for weekday parties. www.gojumpin.com www.rushuk.com Fired Crafts We put the ART back into Party. Let them get creative with our pottery party. We come to you with all that is needed for them to make a mini masterpiece and return up to 2 weeks later with their gift wrapped party bags with the finished piece inside. Plus a FREE personalised birthday plate for the lucky Birthday Boy or Girl! www.firedcrafts.com Raring2go! PARTIES 27
WORDSEARCH ANSWERS: Tulip, Daffodilm Snowdrop, Bluebell, Rose WORDSEARCH Can you find 5 flowers: Answers at the bottom of the page. No cheating! Spot the difference
EVERY POSSIBILITY UNDER THE SUN Family holidays built around you • Over 450 amazing destinations in Europe • Beachside, countryside, lakeside or mountainside locations • Choose a Campsite, Village or Resort • Modern, detached holiday homes with everything you need • Lots on parc, from pools and spas to shops and restaurants • Free kids’ clubs at selected parcs, six days a week • Flexible holiday dates to suit you • Choose how you travel: fly, ferry, train • Just one price for everyone For the best savings on your Eurocamp holiday visit: raring2go.co.uk/eurocamp
Raring2go! COMPETITIONS A chance to WIN! Spot’s Birthday Party at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry Win 4 tickets (including at least one adult) to see Spot’s Birthday Party at The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry on 31 May 2024 at 12:00. Closing date 17 May 2024 iFly experience at Bear Grylls Adventure Win a family ticket for the iFly experience at Bear Grylls Adventure Closing date 8 April 2024 Signed Aston Villa Women’s Shirt Win a shirt signed by the Aston Villa Women’s squad Closing date 8 May 2024 Wychwood Festival Win 2 adult and 2 children’s camping tickets for the Wychwood Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on 31 May – 2 June 2024. Closing date 26 April 2024 30 raring2go.co.uk
Raring2go! COMPETITIONS Competition Winners Stratford Butterfly Farm Rohan, age 9 Thinktank Ethan Collins (8), Peters Hill School Lower Drayton Farm Jude and Finley Hearnden, Dorridge Primary school Chimpanzees of Happytown Nico Borszowski (6), St Margaret’s School 31 COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS: Enter the competitions online at www.raring2go.co.uk/ solihull/competitions. The winner will be the first correct entry or entries drawn at random. No cash alternative. The winner will be notified by phone or email. Full terms and conditions are available online at www.raring2go.co.uk/competition-terms. Mac Birmingham, Squirrel David Lyall Enter these and many more competitions online at raring2go.co.uk. Make sure you select where you are to see competitions in your local area. British Motor Museum Win a family ticket to visit the British Motor Museum Closing date 17 May 2024 West Midlands Safari Park Win one of four family gold annual passes to visit West Midlands Safari Park Closing date 1 June 2024
WHY WE ARE TRUSTED No-ties two-week guarantee Small groups Award-winning homework 100's of 5 star reviews! The 11+ Specialists Do you want your child to go to grammar school? REGISTERED Our expert tutors will guide your child through our own in-house written curriculum, designed specifically for the 11+! Trusted by 1000's of parents in Solihull! RARING2GO!™ OFFER Book a FREE assessment AND get your first session FREE! You can ALSO save over 20% on your child’s fees! The tutors at Smart 11+ gave our daughter so much confidence that when it came to the actual exam she was calm and composed. Samantha Morris
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NDA0NjA=