Join us for a summer where the brightest stars shine and the moments of glory are celebrated. Pull up a deck chair on our golden beach and enjoy summer days filled with fun and a spot of shopping, all at Touchwood. touchwoodsolihull.co.uk BE INSPIRED INSPIRES #SUMMERGOALS WITH TOUCHWOOD JUMP HIGHER RaringToGo_Golf_Cover_CWG.indd 1 01/06/2022 10 SOLIHULL MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk SUMMER 2022 COMPETITIONS P30 HOLIDAY CLUBS AND CAMPS P16 WHAT’S ON? P4
BEACH LIFE BE INSPIRED INSPIRES #SUMMERGOALS WITH TOUCHWOOD Get your buckets and spades at the ready - this summer Touchwood is bringing the beach to you. Pull up a deck chair, build some sand castles and enjoy fun family days in the sun. T O U C H WO O D S O L I H U L L . C O . U K
• 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 © 2022 Mojo Publishing Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission or further information should be addressed to the publishers. 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 Holiday Camps. ...............................16 Preschool......................................... 20 Parties.............................................. 22 Clubs and Classes.......................... 25 Competitions................................... 30 3 Raring2go! EDITOR’S WELCOME Follow us on social media to keep up to date all year with your local #gotoguide for families. Raring2goSolihull Raring2goSolihull raring2gosolihull Get Set for Summer The end of the school year is fast approaching which must mean that it is time to start planning those family days out as well as making sure that we’ve got all the holiday childcare covered with clubs and camps. You’ll find lots of ideas in this Summer edition that tick all those boxes to make sure that everyone has a fun packed Summer holiday. Whether you are l oking for somethi g indoors, outdoors, educational or simply somewhere to let off steam we have it covered. Whether you are staying close to home or heading further afield this holiday, I hope you have a wonderful Summer with lots of opportunities for memory making and fun. Nicola, Editor
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 4 raring2go.co.uk What’s On? Summer 2022 Until 4 September Magic Alley – Alice in Wonderland Trail Who Stole the Tarts? Immerse yourself in Wonderland and solve a crime in an attraction based on Alice in Wonderland with a distinct steampunk twist. www.magicalleystratford.com 6 July – 3 September Blenheim Palace – The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure This summer at Blenheim Palace join Beatrix Potter in the garden of old Mr. McGregor and help rescue Peter Rabbit. Through a magical mix of storytelling, live performance, and puppetry the world of Beatrix Potter will come alive in Blenheim Palace’s Walled Garden as you, the audience, take part in the rescue of Peter from Mr. McGregor’s rabbit pie shaped plan. This 50 minute immersive adventure is a must for any child who loves to explore the great outdoors, any family who treasures what you can learn from being in nature and any fan of the most beloved rabbit in children’s literature. www.blenheimpalace.com 14 – 17 July Solihull Sort of Jazz Festival The hugely popular Solihull ‘sort of’ Jazz Festival returns to the town centre and is all set to be better than ever! The stage in Mell Square and a number of venues across Solihull town centre will be hosting music across the weekend with a Continental Food & Drink Market. www.solihullbid.co.uk 20 July – 4 September Blakesley Hall – Garden Nature Trail Explore the garden at Blakesley Hall on a brand new Nature Trail for the summer holidays. Trail is available to do anytime between 11.00am and 3.00pm. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/blakesley 23 July – 4 September Hatton Adventure World – Return of the Dinosaurs The dinosaurs are returning to Hatton this summer! There will be a ROARSOME programme – check the website for all the details. www.adventure.hattonworld.com 23 July – 5 September Charlecote Park – Tudor Play: Summer Holidays For the first 3 weeks it’s all about the arts. Join us for theatre, music, dancing, poetry, and Shakespeare themed activities. Head into the second half of the summer holidays and try your hand at some Tudor games (some of which were banned!) – from dice, to cards, and even games for royalty. Find out more on the family trail in the parkland. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 25 July – 2 September Stratford Upon Avon Butterfly Farm – Summer Holiday Activities This summer 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. Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions, Butterfly Life Cycle, Beetle and Snake demonstrations will be held in the Discovery Zone. The giftshop has a wide range of nature inspired fairtrade gifts and sells soft drinks, snacks, confectionary, and ice-creams. www.butterflyfarm.co.uk 25 July – 2 September All Things Wild Lots of fun scheduled at All Things Wild this Summer. Check their website for information about Pirate Day and Superhero Days. Go on a dinosaur safari, join a Summer party, become a zookeeper for a day and much more. www.allthingswild.co.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 5 SOLIHULL’S FIRST NOT FOR PROFIT WELLBEING FAMILY COFFEE SHOP complete with a FREE ACTIVITY ROOM! Every penny goes back to providing support for children in our local community through Ordinary Magic. • Children can enjoy our playroom whilst parents relax with a coffee •Weekly free sessions held with play workers • Fun days and groups throughout the year @themagicbeancoffeeshop/ @ordinarymagicuk @magicbeancoffeeshop/ @ordinarymagicuk Single Scoop of Henley’s Ice Cream Includes any flavour Plus Sauce and Topping Valid 7 days a week Expires 31st August 2022 Present this voucher in store to take advantage of offer. Follow us on social media: 86 High Street, Solihull B91 3TA (Opposite Waterstones and next to CEX) www.themagicbeancoffeeshop.co.uk michelle@ordinarymagic.co.uk 0121 709 2284 VOUCHER • VOUCHER • VOUCHER • VOUCHER • VOUCHER • VOUCHER • £1.50
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 6 raring2go.co.uk What’s On? Summer 2022 26 July & 2, 9 16 & 23 August Museum of the Jewellery Quarter – Kids Jewellery Workshop Have a go at making your own piece of jewellery with the help of the friendly learning officers in this special children’s jewellery workshop activity. Pre booking is essential as places are limited. Recommended for ages 8 and up. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/jewellery 27 July & 3, 17 & 31 August Aston Hall – Aston Baby Boogie New for summer at Aston Hall! A relaxed and creative musical movement session suitable for toddlers aged between 6 months – 3 years. A learning officer will lead the group in easy to sing songs, nursery rhymes, games, and dancing to get your little one enjoying movement and music. Toddlers will get hands-experience with percussion instruments, including shakers and bells. This activity is free and drop-in, no booking required. The space is not huge so families will be admitted on a first come first serve basis. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/aston 27 July – 14 August Birmingham Rep – Bugsy Malone Prohibition era, New York. A city full of mobsters, showgirls and dreamers. Rival gangster bosses Fat Sam and Dandy Dan are at loggerheads. The custard pies are flying and Dandy Dan’s gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the new-fangled “splurge” gun. Now, Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in real trouble! Don’t miss Alan Parker’s world famous musical, based on his hit movie! www.birmingham-rep.co.uk 28 July & 3, 11, 18, 25 & 31 August The Chocolate Shed – Chocolate Making Workshops Ideal for any weather, these sessions are a special treat. Each workshop is run with a seasonal twist. Past workshops have included spring gardens, Easter Eggs, tropical paradises and woodland scenes. Suitable for children of all ages (3-16). On 28 July and 11, 18 and 25 August, KS1 at 10:30 and KS2 at 2:30. On 3 and 31 August, parent and child session at 10:30. www.thechocolateshed.com 29 July Weoley Castle – Journey Underground: Festival of Archaeology Join the Festival of Archaeology Open Day to discover what lies in the soil beneath our feet! The ruins of Weoley Castle are over 750 years old, making it one of the oldest buildings still visible in Birmingham. Regionally important archaeological finds have been discovered in the grounds making it the perfect site to explore this fascinating subject. Pre-booking is required. Suitable for adults and families. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/weoley 30 – 31 July Kenilworth Castle – Legendary Joust Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four legendary knights compete for honour and glory in the Grand Medieval Joust. Choose your champion and cheer them on to victory – or console them in defeat. www.english-heritage.org.uk 30 July – 7 August Churchfields Farm – Jurassic Farm After the success of Jurassic Farm in 2021 it returns to Churchfields even bigger and better than before! For nine ROARSOME days, T-Rex, Triceratops and friends will escape their enclosure and take over the fun farm! There will also be a unique Camping with Dinosaurs Family Experience on the 30th – 31st July as part of the event! www.churchfields.farm 1 August – 3 September Herbert Museum – Crafting Coventry’s Culture Excluding Sundays. Join an exploration of culture through creative arts and learn new skills this summer. From collaborative cityscapes and ceramic objects to playful patterns and protest art. Designed for age 3+, but all are welcome. www.theherbert.org
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 7 *Valid Mon-Fri only, ts & cs apply. Gaming WEEKDAY BUNDLE RESORTS WORLD BIRMINGHAM £23.50PP FROM £13PP* 80 TOKENS & REFILL SODA SCAN HERE 2606 Raring to go magazine - Gamer’s Bundle_62x89_v3.indd 1 23/05/2022 16:00 Redwings Horse Sanctuary Oxhill Visitor Centre A fun family day out! Dog friendly! Follow the brown tourist signs Open to the public on selected dates throughout 2022 Please visit our website for more information and to book tickets www.redwings.org.uk | 01508 505246 Meet friendly rescued horses and donkeys at Redwings Oxhill, near Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV35 0RP
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 8 raring2go.co.uk What’s On? Summer 2022 3 – 7 & 10-14 August Compton Verney – Woodland Tribe Woodland Tribe are returning to Compton Verney this summer! The UK masters of constructive play, helping children, families and communities co-create extraordinary structures and amazing play spaces, Woodland Tribe’s vision is to make adventure play a universal and popular culture. Children will be given the chance to get hands on with the Woodland Tribe team and using real tools to build a large wooden structure on site. Maybe a bridge, or a tower, or even a castle! Recommended for children over the age of 6. www.comptonverney.org.uk 4 & 25 August Aston Hall – Tall Tales from Around the World: The Magic Bed Calling all adventurers! Join this interactive telling of a fairy tale from India about a young prince who uses a magic bed to travel to far away kingdoms. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/aston 4 – 7 August Compton Verney – Colourscape Experience an extraordinary kaleidoscope of light, colour and sound in the grounds of Compton Verney. Wander through a labyrinth of 25 interconnected chambers flooded with intense colours. Colourscape is a wonderful experience for visitors of all ages and promises to be an experience you will never forget. Explore freely and see if you can find the musicians moving through the chambers. www.comptonverney.org.uk 5 August Packwood House – Outdoor Theatre: Peter Rabbit Michael Whitmore’s charming adaptation will have you spellbound from the start, so why not grab the kids, a blanket and a picnic and join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures...magical fun for all the family. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 6 – 7 August Aston Hall – Jamaica 0121 Festival The festival will celebrate 60 years of Jamaican independence and showcase the culture that Jamaica has exported to Birmingham. Enjoy free entry to the hall or rest in the peace of our formal gardens (or take advantage of free craft activities in our classroom). A free outdoor event featuring Live Bands, Performing Artist, DJs, Jamaican & Jerk Cuisine, arts, craft, and fashion. The whole family will be able to enjoy this cultural experience. Jamaica 0121 is an exhilarating dazzling display of Jamaica’s influence on today’s culture engaging everyone that attends and encapsulating the diverse spirit of Birmingham. No booking required. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/aston 7 August British Motor Museum – Young Driver Fire Engine Experience The Museum have teamed up with Young Driver to offer Fire Engine driving experiences. A fantastic opportunity for anyone aged 10+ to have a go! www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk 13 – 14 August Jephson Gardens – Art in the Park Festival Royal Leamington Spa’s Art in the Park Festival is a free curated arts festival with a difference. It showcases, sells and provides live demonstrations from artists and craftspeople in Warwickshire and the Midlands. www.artinpark.co.uk 14 August British Motor Museum – 999 Emergency Services Show Look back to the vehicles from Police, Fire, Ambulance and other Blue Light services from years gone by and discover how they’ve evolved into the modern motors of today. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service will be showcasing one of their modern engines. Get a flavour of life behind the visor with firefighting through the ages demonstrations in the show arena and try your hand at using a fire hose www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 9 *Terms and conditions apply, visit our website. rsc.org.uk 01789 331111 ★★★★ DAILY MAIL ★★★★ THE STAGE ★★★★ EVENING STANDARD ★★★★ FINANCIAL TIMES R O Y A L S H A K E S P E A R E T H E A T R E 2 6 OC T O B E R 2 0 2 2 – 1 J ANUARY 2 0 2 3 ★★★★ DAILY TELEGRAPH IMAGE: HUGO GLENDINNING The work of the RSC is supported by the Culture Recovery Fund The work of the RSC Literary Department is generously supported by The Drue and H.J. Heinz II Charitable Trust Book by 21 July EARLY BIRD OFFER* 20% discount on all performances with the code 33406
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 10 raring2go.co.uk What’s On? Summer 2022 22 August The Albany Theatre – Summer Circus Party Summer Circus Party is a high energy production, all performed to a carnival soundtrack which will have you dancing in your seats! Get ready to dance, shout and cheer in a crazy stage show full of Music, Madness and Mayhem. There will be Balloons, Bubbles, Lasers, Confetti Cannons, UV Light Show, Puppets and loads of Audience Participation with Games & Prizes. www.albanytheatre.co.uk 22 – 23 August Herbert Museum – Learn to Skate Demonstrations 2.00pm – 3.30pm. Drop in. Free. Join Henry Matthews, owner of Project Number 5, for skateboarding demonstrations and an opportunity to try it out for yourself. Designed for age 7+, but all are welcome. www.theherbert.org 27 – 29 August Kenilworth Castle – Knights’ Tournament Go back in time and get closer to the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate test of strength and skill at Kenilworth Castle’s Knights’ Tournament. Immerse yourself in medieval life in the encampment, where you can meet people from the Middle Ages and witness life at camp. www.english-heritage.org.uk 29 August mac Birmingham – Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as they launch their attack! It’s history with the nasty bits left in! www.macbirmingham.co.uk 30 August – 4 September Coventry Transport Museum – Junk Modelling Makerspace 10.00am – 4.30pm. Drop in. Activity included in museum admission. Have a go at working on transport, building a playground, shaping an evergrowing cityscape and show what your dream city would look like. Designed for all. www.transport-museum.com 2 – 4 September War Memorial Park, Coventry – Godiva Festival Based in the city’s historic War Memorial Park, the three-day event offers great live music, family entertainment, international food and drink, craft village and children’s fun fair! www.godivafestival.com 7 – 10 September Belgrade Theatre – Room on the Broom Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. www.belgrade.co.uk 2 October Thinktank – Morning Explorers Early opening for people and families with children on the autistic spectrum, live with a sensory processing disorder or have other special needs. The Morning Explorer session allow adults and children to explore the museum at a quieter time, before it opens to the public. Admission is half price, plus one free carer place. Pre-booking essential. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank 26 October – 1 January Royal Shakespeare Theatre – A Christmas Carol The smash hit of Christmas past returns to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre by popular demand. In one ghostly Christmas night, miserly businessman Ebenezer Scrooge discovers the limitations of his life and beliefs. He learns to pity himself and to love his neighbour – but is that enough? A sell-out success in 2017 and 2018, join the RSC for the perfect accompaniment to the festive season. www.rsc.org.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 11 30th July - 7th August visit www.churchfieLds.farm to find out more and book Something BIG is coming! Funded by: birminghammuseums.org.uk/whats-on • • 4k Planetarium • Outdoor Science Garden
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 12 raring2go.co.uk Get Set for the Commonwealth Games this Summer This Summer, athletes from 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth will come together in Birmingham to compete in a range of sports from swimming to bowls. If you haven’t been lucky enough to get your hands on tickets to watch the events in person you can still get a piece of the action. Watch the Baton Relay On 18 July, after an international tour of the Commonwealth, the Queen’s Baton Relay will arrive in the West Midlands to complete the final 11 days of its journey to the host city of Birmingham. Check out the route and find the best place for you to see it at www.birmingham2022.com. If you fancy something a little different, the Severn Valley Railway has announced that it will be hosting a section of the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay in the final build-up to the Commonwealth Games this summer. It will travel along the line, hauled very appropriately by No. 70 ‘Elizabeth II’, the steam locomotive recently painted purple and silver to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Line the route Some events will be taking place in locations open to the general public. Although you need tickets for the start and finish lines (except the marathon), spectators are welcome to line the streets along the routes and therefore watch the action free of charge. 1. Marathon – 30 July The men’s, women’s and T53/ T54 events are all taking place on the same course which will start at Smithfield, Birmingham. Competitors will cross the finish line at Victoria Square in Birmingham city centre as they complete the gruelling 26.2 mile event. 2. Triathlon and Para Triathlon – 29 and 31 July The Triathlon and Para Triathlon (for athletes with a visual impairment – PTVI) events will take place within Sutton Park and on the local roads to the south of the park, in and around Boldmere High Street. 3. Road Cycling Time Trial – 4 August West Park, Wolverhampton will be the start and finish point for this race against the clock. It will take more than 90 male and female cyclists through Dudley, passing the town’s famous castle and zoo, into Staffordshire, then back to Wolverhampton. 4. Cycling Road Race – 7 August The Cycling Road Race starts and finishes at St Nicholas Park, Warwick. The riders will pass the Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick, as well as Victoria Park, Leamington Spa, the venue for the Birmingham 2022 lawn bowls and para lawn bowls competition. The women will complete seven laps of a 16km course, whilst the men will complete ten. The final part of the course will cross the River Avon, taking in the view of Warwick Castle. To see the routes plus more information visit www.birmingham2022.com.
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 13 Unleash Your WILD SIDE THIS SUMMER... SUPERHEROES DAY | PIRATES DAY GO ON A DINO SAFARI | SUMMER PARTY BECOME A ZOO-KEEPER & MUCH MORE! ALL THINGS WILD, STATION ROAD, HONEYBOURNE. NR EVESHAM. Wr11 7QZ Try something new this Summer. ackers-adventure.co.uk Canoeing Tubing Skiing Climbing Archery Disc golf HATTONWORLD.COM PLUS... ALL DAY ANIMAL HANDLING LASER COMBAT FAMILY SHOWS TRACTOR RIDES ...AND SO MUCH MORE 23RD JULY TO 4TH SEPTEMBER
Raring2go! BOOK REVIEWS New books for Summer fun! Bookseller, Tamsin from Kenilworth Books gives us a round up of some of the best books new out for children of all ages! My Friend the Octopus Lindsay Galvin England, 1893, and aquarium fever is at its height. Twelve-year-old Vinnie Fyfe works in the tea-shop at Brighton aquarium, and waits for her milliner mother to return from Paris. The arrival of a giant octopus changes her life for ever. Discovering a talent for art, Vinnie begins to draw the extraordinary beast. She soon realises she can communicate with the octopus through colour and – as a gripping mystery begins to unfold – discovers what true courage really means … New from the author of the best-selling and award winning, Darwin’s Dragons. The Unmorrow Curse Jasmine Richards It’s not every day that you find a famous weather woman bound by magic to a tree deep in the woods. Or discover that the weatherwoman is in fact Sunna, the Norse Goddess of the Sun, and one of the seven day guardians who keep time in order. But that’s just what happens to new friends Buzz and Mari—and it’s only the start of their adventure. Now, as humanity is forced into a lockdown called the Unmorrow Curse and is forced to repeat the same Saturday over and over again, Buzz and Mari must journey to collect the Runes of Valhalla and awaken the other day guardians, before vengeful god Loki can get to them first. The Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures Jodie Lancet-Grant (author), Lydia Corry (illustrator) No magical creature has a problem too big for Ava and her Dads to solve! Unicorns with tummy trouble. Dragons with broken wings. Sneezy centaurs and mermaids with measles. Everyone in town knows just who to see when they are feeling poorly: Ava Kenilworth Books, Talisman Square, Kenilworth CV8 1JB and her dads, the Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures. Well, Ava isn’t a doctor, not yet, but she’s learning the ropes and she’s brilliant at solving medical mysteries. Glitterbug the unicorn is not like all the other unicorns. They love dancing and planning parties, but she would much rather be frolicking in the mud. Glitterbug comes to the Marvellous Doctors with a terrible tummy ache, but after examining her, they are mystified as to what’s causing it. Can Ava help her dads find the answer? In this magical story about being true to yourself, Ava discovers there’s more than one way to be a unicorn! The Animal Lighthouse Anthony Burt and Ciara Flood Brought up by a wonderful group of animals on a hidden island somewhere deep in the Caribbean, Jim knows no other life or who his real parents are. He washed up on the island as a baby in a barrel of rum and treasure, and has been helping run its special lighthouse with the animals ever since. But now, trouble is brewing … Someone, or something, has stolen the lighthouse bulb filaments. If Jim, Oscar and the rest of the animals can’t get the lighthouse beams working again, the hidden island will no longer be a secret. And with a pirate ship on the horizon, danger is about to smash their tranquil island apart … Puddling! Emma Perry and Claire Alexander Puddling is a joyful story about children delighting in splish-splash-sploshing in puddles with their friends. Out in the most gorgeous, giftable hardback right now! Clouds gather, skies darken, rain drops, puddles appear… Let’s go puddling! Pull on your wellies and button up your coats for this playful, interactive story all about children delighting in the joy of splish-splash-sploshing in muddy puddles with their friends, and cherishing snuggles on the sofa afterwards. A joyful, active picture book full of the sounds and sights of rain and grey, yet overwhelms us with its warmth and sense of fun! 14 raring2go.co.uk
Raring2go! BOOK REVIEWS 15 © The Reading Agency. Registered charity number 1085443 (England & Wales) Illustrations by Julian Beresford and © The Reading Agency 2022 Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Presented by The Reading Agency. Delivered in partnership with libraries. summerreadingchallenge.org.uk JOIN FREE AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!
Raring2go! HOLIDAY CLUBS 16 raring2go.co.uk APS CAMPS APS CAMPS SUPERSTAR www.apscamps.com FOOTBALL, MULTI SPORTS & ARTS & CRAFTS HOLIDAY CAMP @ Silhillians Sports Centre, Warwick Road, Solihull B93 9LW At APS CAMPS holiday camps you can:- • Train in our Solihull FC football club • Try over 25 different multi sports • Create loads of amazing arts and crafts OR…. You can do ALL 3! Your child can decide every 45 minutes on the day! 50% SIBLING DISCOUNT OFFERED Daily rate Weekly rate 8:45 - 13:00 £22 £100 8:45 - 15:00 £33 £150 8:45 – 17:00 £40 £180 Ages: 4 –12, boys & girls, all abilities welcome Register and book online Contact: apscamps@yahoo.com or call Andy on 07944 296 721 www.apscamps.com Ackers Adventure Adventurous activities can include Bushcraft, skiing, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, zip wire, fan descender, bellboating, disc golf and tubing. Cost is £36 per day. The activities are 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 Holiday Clubs Hold your own Commonwealth Games With the Commonwealth Games coming up, how about holding your own championships in the back garden? Have a go at these challenges from Aspire Active Camps or make up your own. You could even create some home-made medals for the winners. Netball Team England made history at the 2018 Commonwealth Games by winning gold for the first time. Swap the netball hoop for a washing up basket and the netball for a rolled-up pair of socks. Challenge yourself to shoot from different angles and see how many points you can score in 30 seconds! Frisbee Discuss Mark your starting point on the ground and from a standing start, throw the frisbee as far as you can. Standing Long Jump Place a marker on the floor for your take-off board. Take off with both feet together and jump as far as you can. Air Balloon Can you keep a balloon up in the air for 60 seconds? Or tap a tennis ball on a racket? Hide the Hats Ask a friend to hide 10 objects eg hats, around the garden. See how many you can find in 60 seconds. Bucket of water Arrange an obstacle race and each contestant must carry a bucket of water over the course. The winner is the one who finishes with the most water left in the bucket.
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CROSSWORD: 1=LOVE 2=ANIMALS 3=NATURE 7 DOWN=SUN 4=PLANTS 5=EARTH 6=RECYCLE 7 ACROSS=SAVE CROSSWORD THE ENVIRONMENT Use these words to fill out the crossword clues in the grid below. Can you find all of the words in the grid below? • WASTE • RECYCLE • GLOBAL WARMING • TIDES • LITTER PICK • CLEAN UP • ECO • COMPOST • TREES • SUSTAIN WORDSEARCH ANIMALS SUN PLANTS EARTH LOVE NATURE SAVE RECYCLE 1 5 7 3 6 4 2 DOWN 1 We need to ________ and take care of the Earth. 2 ________ live together in a zoo. 3 Plants, trees and birds are part of ________ . 7 You should never look directly at the ________ . ACROSS 4 We have flowers, fruits, vegetables and other ________ in our garden. 5 We live on planet ________ . 6 Reduce, Reuse, ________ . 7 Together we can ________ the Earth.
Raring2go! HOLIDAY CLUBS 19 Stagecoach Solihull Summer Workshops 22 – 26 August Put on a show in a week at The Dovehouse Theatre High School Musical Ages 6 – 18 years The Little Mermaid Ages 4 – 7 years With permission from MTI Be part of a fabulous show, working with our professional, experienced and highly qualified Stagecoach Solihull team. Learn a whole show in five days with singing, acting and dancing. Make friends for life and build confidence at our fantastic Summer school! Open to Non Stagecoach Students. We accept childcare vouchers. Sibling discount available. BOOK NOW on our website or enquire for further details www.stagecoach.co.uk/solihull Choice of venues and activities *Offer ends 5pm Friday 8th July Ofsted registered Action-packed childcare this Summer Holiday Open from 8am- 6pm BOOK ONLINE For more info and to book your place visit activecamps.co.uk or call 0121 663 1426 Solihull Alderbrook School O15F%F* with code SSUM22 Monday 25th July - Friday 2nd September
Pre-School Solihull Young Dancers Ballet classes for children aged from 2 ½ years and tap classes from 4 years on Saturday mornings at St Helen’s Church in Solihull. 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 Music Monsters Music Monsters is a piano lesson programme created by Luke and Lauren Elliot, experts in children’s music education. We are a family-run 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 Sing and Sign For babies and toddlers, up to 2 years old. Our Classes use musical and sensory activities to teach Baby Sign Language. These signs include daily routines and things little ones love. Using Baby Signs can develop communication and ease frustrations. Classes are live in Shirley and Dorridge term time, and online @home. Contact: Wendyjackson@singandsign.co.uk 07517 381117 www.singandsign.co.uk Groovy Little Movers Come and meet Groovy George the Giraffe! We offer engaging and educational dance and music classes for little ones. Classes are fast paced and fun and use a variety of props and instruments. Designed to develop children’s co-ordination and improve posture, balance and rhythm as well as develop confidence and creativity, alongside listening, language and social skills. Our original music creates a unique groove to our classes which are packed with learning but packaged in fun! Katy@groovyllittlemovers.co.uk www.groovylittlemovers.co.uk 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. Rebecca (Solihull) Rebecca@dramatots.co.uk, 07810815114 Cat (Balsall Common) Cat@dramatots.co.uk, 07532769095 www.dramatots.co.uk Raring2go! PRE-SCHOOL 20 raring2go.co.uk Little Crackers Stay’n’Play Come and join the fun! All are welcome at Stay ‘n’ Play, our friendly toddler group, aimed at families with children aged 0 to four years. Little Crackers Stay ‘n’ Play is at St Francis Of Assisi R C Church in Kenilworth every Monday during term time from 9.30am to 10.45am. We have got some exciting activities and events lined up, so there is plenty to keep you and your little one busy and entertained. www.littlecrackers.co.uk/st-francis
Raring2go! PRE-SCHOOL 21 WORKSHOPS AND CLUBS FOR PARENTS AND KIDS A PLACE TO ENJOY, HAVE FUN AND SEEK ADVICE We are not just about coffee and cake, we are about community spirit, offering support and building friendships. No need to book – just turn up! 86 High Street, Solihull B91 3TA (Opposite Waterstones and next to CEX) www.themagicbeancoffeeshop.co.uk michelle@ordinarymagic.co.uk • 0121 709 2284 @themagicbeancoffeeshop/ @ordinarymagicuk @magicbeancoffeeshop/ @ordinarymagicuk Preschool craft club Preschool sensory club Preschool around the world club Nurture Groups (4 yrs+) A chance for parents to meet, seek support and for children to enjoy mindful crafts Magic Kidz Book Clubs for ages 6 - 13 Fun Gardening Ideas for Families Kids love gardens & growing things - when gardening with youngsters, try to think like they do & get imaginative! Jack and the Beanstalk Garden– plant some magic beans (dwarf French beans are good) protected by Jack the Scarecrow. Pizza Garden– a round garden ideal for a large container - dwarf tomatoes, peppers, onions, oregano, and marigolds (to represent cheese). Cinderella’s Garden– pumpkins & easy flowers like cornflowers or love in a mist – all easy to grow from seed. Fairy Ring– in Autumn plant a circle of bulbs such as crocuses in the lawn & wait ‘til spring! Smelly Garden– full of fragrant plants like lemon balm, mint, lavender & chives. Mr McGreggors Garden– lettuces, Carrots and greens ! Radishes are quick and easy to grow too. Bugs Welcome Garden– welcome friendly bugs & beetles with flowers such as nasturtiums, candytuft & marigolds. Include a small wood pile for bugs to hide in too. Bird Friendly Garden– make some bird feeders & nest boxes out of recycled items, remember to leave a large shallow dish of water out for them to drink & use for a bath - visit www.rspb.org.uk for lots of ideas. Fun Recycled Containers– plant flowers in recycled items – anything goes from Dad’s old walking boots, outgrown wellies or even juice cartons - any interesting objects you have, make sure to put holes in so water can drain away though! R2Grow hp summer 2014:Layout 1 30/5/14 08:21 Page 1 Raring2grow!
Party Time! Ackers Adventure Parties With over ten adventurous activities to choose from, your party experience will be an active and enjoyable one for both children and adults. Choose from jungle challenge, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, bushcraft, archery, orienteering, bellboating, tubing, tobogganing, disc golf or skiing. www.ackers-adventure.co.uk/groups/parties/ APS Camps Your child picks the theme of their party e.g jungle, space, princess, emergency services, world cup etc. and the sports and activities they love in advance. Invite up to 30 friends of theirs to share in their special day. 1 or 2 hours of fun games, activities, and medals. www.apscamps.com APS CAMPS Team Super Sports With access to first class facilities and excellent sports coaches, we can arrange a sports party to give your child an unforgettable birthday with their friends. www.teamsupersports.co.uk Stagecoach Parties A range of imaginative parties from the Stagecoach team will take your child on a roller coaster ride through their imagination and land them safely back home with a bulging bag of amazing party memories. Whether they want to be princesses, pirates or detectives, there’s a Stagecoach Party for everyone. www.stagecoach.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 Becketts Farm Treat yourself and your friends to a bakery themed party and learn how to decorate cakes with our confectioners. Bake two dishes; pizza and cupcakes and enjoy with a party buffet. www.beckettsfarm.co.uk 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 22 raring2go.co.uk
Raring2go! PARTIES 23 AFTERNOON TEA THEMED PARTIES All party celebrations include activities, games and crafts our activity room relating to a theme of the child’s choice plus a reserved space within our coffee shop. Exclusive use available after school or on weekends. 86 High Street, Solihull B91 3TA (Opposite Waterstones and next to CEX) www.themagicbeancoffeeshop.co.uk michelle@ordinarymagic.co.uk • 0121 709 2284 @themagicbeancoffeeshop/ @ordinarymagicuk @magicbeancoffeeshop/ @ordinarymagicuk Well, so are tens of thousands of local Mums and Dads every quarter… be sure to feature your business with Raring2go! ARE YOU READING THIS?
THE Answers at the bottom of the page. No cheating. ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURE QUIZ TRUE OR FALSE 1 Bats are blind. 2 Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 3 Daddy longlegs are venomous but can’t bite people 4 You can recycle all of your old clothes. 5 Old corrugated boxes can be recycled. 6 Often, when birds y low, you can expect rain? 7 Glass can be recycled an in nite amount of times. 8 Earth’s continents are surrounded by ve major bodies of water. 9 Viewed from another planet, Earth would appear green in colour. ANSWERS: 1. False 2. True 3. False 4. True 5. True 6. True 7. True 8. False - it’s four 9. False - it would look blue True False True False True False True False True False True False True False True False True False
Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES 25 Singing, dancing and acting classes for year-olds Stagecoach Performing Arts is the trading name of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited. Stagecoach Theatre Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited. Solihull 2 - 18 Tudor Grange Upper School, B91 3PD 0121 745 4007 www.stagecoach.co.uk/solihull 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 Clubs & Classes Complete Cricket Established in 2007, Complete Cricket are a rapidly expanding Midlands based company who specialise in delivering an extensive range of ground-breaking high-quality cricket coaching programmes for individuals, schools, clubs, universities and county boards. Programmes include group coaching, oneto-one coaching and holiday camps. www.completecricket.co.uk Music Monsters Music Monsters is a piano lesson programme created by Luke and Lauren Elliot, experts in children’s music education. We are a family-run 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. www.musicmonsters.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 child. We will give your child the best chance of success in the 11+ examination. www.smart11plus.co.uk Solihull Young Dancers We welcome ballerinas (age 2 1/2 +), plus any tap and modern jazz dancers (aged 5 +). Encouraging musicality, expression and imagination. Exam and Show work. Based at St Helens Church, Solihull. Spaces available. Est. over 30 years. Tel: Kate on 07722 732678 www.solihullyoungdancers.co.uk Stagecoach Dance, drama & singing classes for children ages 4-18. Theatre schools on Saturdays plus parties and holiday workshops open to all. Tel: Jenny on 0121 745 4007 www.stagecoach.co.uk/solihull
5 Ways to Save 1. Blue Peter Badge A Blue Peter badge is a special award given to Blue Peter viewers and fans. Badge owners can gain free entry into over 200 Blue Peter Badge Attractions around the country. Locally, these include British Motor Museum, Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall, Stratford Butterfly Farm, and Ironbridge Museums. If your child is aged between 6 and 15 take a look at the website and make an application - it’s definitely worth your child sending in that picture or poem to win a badge! www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/attractions The long school Summer holiday can be an expensive time of year, but there are savings to be made if you hunt around. We’ve gathered a few tips to help the pennies go a little bit further. Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 26 raring2go.co.uk
2. Book in Advance If you plan ahead, there are savings to be made. If you know when you’d like to visit an attraction, you can often save money by booking online. 3. Free days out Look out for places that you can visit and activities you can do for free. During the holidays, you’ll find lots of free activities at your local libraries, as well as free trails and events at local museums and shopping centres like Touchwood and Resorts World. Redwings Horse Sanctuary is free to visit and Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery often has family friendly activities organised. 4. Annual Passes and Free Return Visits Many of our local attractions, such as All Things Wild and Ironbridge Gorge Museums, offer annual passes. Once you’ve paid for a pass, then even short visits seem worthwhile – you can pop along whenever you have last minute time to fill. West Midland Safari Park offer a free return visit with your ticket, as do the British Motor Museum if you ‘Gift Aid’ your purchase. 5. Public Transport Did you know, you qualify for 2 for 1 vouchers to a wide range of attractions, museums and restaurants when you travel by train? Participating local attractions include Thinktank and Bear Grylls Adventure. Buy a National Rail ticket, register with Days Out Guide (www. daysoutguide.co.uk) and print the vouchers. You need to print a voucher AND have a valid rail ticket with the closest station to the attraction as the final destination, bought from National Rail on the same day. You can also make savings when you travel by bus or Midland Metro. As well as saving on the cost of entry, public transport is often cheaper than car park charges so there is a win on both fronts. This information was correct at the time of going to print but please do check with the venue for the latest information and prices. Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 27
A chance to WIN! Win a family ticket to Wistow Maze This year to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the maze has been designed in the shape of the ‘Coronation Crown’ and the Quiz Trail (hidden amongst the 3 miles of pathways) will showcase great innovations during her 70 year reign. Closing date 5 August 2022. 30 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! COMPETITIONS Win tickets to visit West Midlands Safari Park with your family You can’t beat West Midland Safari park for a family day out! An award winning visitor attraction with a four mile self-drive Safari. Come face to face with some of the world’s most beautiful and critically endangered animals such as lions, rhino, cheetah, tigers, giraffe and elephants, just to name a few! Closing date 31 July 2022. Win 2 tickets to go Tubing at Ackers Adventure Enjoy the thrill and excitement of Tubing down the longest slope at Ackers Adventure. The length of the slope will be determined by the weather although it is guaranteed that descents will be from at least halfway (approx. 50 m) and can be up to 100m . The session lasts 30 mins and are suitable for those aged 8 + under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Closing date 19th August. 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.
Competition Winners Heartbreak Productions Ellie (10) and Benjamin (7) Watson, Bishops Itchington Primary School Belgrade Theatre Caitlin Jackson (10), St Margaret’s C of E Junior School Resorts World Maddison, Ragamuffins Nursery Birmingham Museums Eliza-Jane Smith Hatton Adventure World Alexander (6) Warwick Preparatory School Complete Cricket Harry Stanton, Catshill First School Win a family ticket to Stratford Butterfly Farm plus a Children’s Activity Book Visit Stratford Butterfly Farm during the school holidays to Meet the Mini-Beasts in the Discovery Zone. Closing Date 5 August 2022. 31 Raring2go! COMPETITIONS 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.
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