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Bug Hunt There’s lots of bugs all around us, so why not do your very own bug hunt. Create your own crib sheet, listing 5 or 6 bugs you’d like to find in your back garden… Garden Olympics - 5 make your own ideas Balance Beam- a long piece of wood on the grass. Bean Bag throw Relay Race Hurdle Race Gymnastics Garden Sleep out We all love sleeping in a tent right? When the weather’s good, set up the camp and have lots of fun! Bird Spotting Robins, Sparrows, Black Birds and so many more visit our gardens on a daily basis, so download the RSPB ‘Go Birdwatching’ activity sheet and see how many different birds are visiting you every day! Click here. Build a Bug hotel Bricks, wooden pallets, leaves, twigs, all you can find in the garden to make a fabulous Bug Hotel. Click here to learn more. 1 3 2 4 5 10 fun Summer fam
Garden Miniature Golf course For those Tiger Woods wannabes, make the most of Summer and create your own golf course in your back garden. All you need is golf clubs and balls, plastic cups, obstacles i.e bricks, plastic bottles, drainpipe, anything that you can make a ramp with… Learn to…roller-skate, ice-skate, ride a bike, play cricket/rounders/netball/basketball A great time to learn something new from skating to ball games, take your time, the pressures off, just enjoy learning a new skill. Make a picnic on a budget When the weather is fine and warm, we all love to get out and about, so making a picnic to take a long is a fun cheap thing to do. Click here for ideas. Write a story For the wet or cooler days, get the kids story writing, letting imaginations go wild and enjoy their own creative juices flow. Garden boardgames Twister, scrabble, Draughts, Dominos, snakes and Ladders, there’s so much fun to be had making these for the garden. 7 6 8 9 10 mily activities to try!
1. Finger Sandwiches Making finger sandwiches filled with your little ones’ favourite fillings is a guaranteed winner. Ham, cheese, eggs, cucumber or the traditional jam, they’ll be eaten and enjoyed by all! 2. Sausage rolls Meat or vegan, they are a family favourite for the traditional picnic, making your own is fun, however supermarket own is just a tasty. 3. Cucumber and carrot sticks The healthy snacks are great finger food with no mess, with or without a dip! 4. Pizza fingers Making your own pizza fingers is great value as you can personalise them with your own fridge ingredients and know that they will be a firm winner with the family. Need a recipe, click here for a fab flatbread one. https://raring2go.co.uk/activities/flatbread-pizzas/ 5. Hard boiled eggs A picnic isn’t a picnic without the hard-boiled egg, one for all those egg lovers out there! National Picnic Month The month of July celebrates National Picnic month, so we’ve gathered a few ideas for you to make and take along for your family Picnic… 6. Cherry tomatoes A cute bitesize Cherry tomato is a 5 a day winner every time! 7. Chicken/ Veggie nuggets Buying from your local supermarket or making your own, veggie or meat lovers, they are finger food heaven. Need a recipe, here’s one you might enjoy…https://raring2go.co.uk/activities/bakedchicken-strips/ 8. Fruit- Apple, banana, plums, peaches Handheld fruit in a picnic is a must, one of our 5 a day with no mess! 9. Healthy Flapjacks These are full of energy and goodness in a bar and a family favourite, to try our recipe, click here. https://raring2go.co.uk/activities/healthy-flapjack/ 10. Fruit parcels Making a picnic pudding is a challenge, as you want it to be perfect for eating with your fingers, here’s one to try… You can find the recipe here. https://raring2go.co.uk/activities/fruit-parcels/ Raring2go!
Raring2go! Love Parks Week 2023 Love Parks Week 2023, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, will take place from 28 July – 4 August. Our green spaces play a significant role in the health and wellbeing of our communities, providing a space for people to socialise and engage in sport and exercise. The annual campaign, made possible thanks to players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, aims to celebrate parks and green spaces and to provide a platform for local authorities to shout about the parks and green spaces in their area. Keep Britain Tidy is a leading environmental charity that cares for the environment on your doorstep. We work to eliminate littering, reduce waste and improve public space. It runs programmes including Eco-Schools, the Green Flag Award for parks and green spaces and the Blue Flag/Seaside Awards for beaches. To find out more about Keep Britain Tidy, its programmes and campaigns visit www.keepbritaintidy.org.
Stonehaven Open Air Pool, Queen Elizabeth Park, The Links, Stonehaven AB39 2RD. Olympic-sized, open-air, seawater swimming pool with water slide and sun loungers. The Time Capsule, Glasgow ML5 1DL- Family friendly waterpark Prudhoe Waterworld, Prudhoe NE42 5DQSwimming pool with slides Haltwhistle Outdoor Swimming Leisure Centre, Greencroft, Haltwhistle NE49 9DP. Warm water outdoor swimming pools. Splash Stockton TS18 1TY- 25m pool, toddler and confidence pool, 2 flumes, wave machine plus cafe and leisure centre on site. Waterparks across the UK From North to south, wherever you’re going on holiday in the UK this Summer, here’s the Raring2go! list of top Waterparks & Swim fun for you and the family to visit… 12 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Waves Leisure Centre, The Links, Whitley Bay NE26 1TQ – Wave machine and small slide. North Yorkshire Water Park- Long Causeway Rd, Wykeham, Lakes YO13 9QU Outdoors with inflatables, paddleboarding and Kayaking. Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool FY4 1BB- Water fun including slides, fun pools, a wave machine, lazy river and chutes. Barnsley Metrodome- located in Barnsley S71 1AN, with twisty waterslides, splash pools, pirate themed play zone and driving boards, fun for all the family! Alpamare UK, 28 Burniston Rd, Scarborough YO12 6PH Aqua-Tek at Magna Science Adventure Centre, Magna, Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham, S60 1DX. Waterworld, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5PU- with slides, rides, pools and flumes, fun for all. Alton Towers WaterparkST10 4DB- with indoor and outdoor water rides.
13 Raring2go! Cliff Lakes Tamworth B78 2DL- Jump, bounce and slide on the outdoor Aqua Park The Wave Waterpark, Coventry CV1 2PS- An indoor waterpark with the largest wave pool in the UK. Twin Lakes Outdoor WaterparkMelton Mowbray LE14 4FF- one of the biggest outdoor waterparks in the country, with slides. Aqua Park Rutland, Oakham LE15 8BL- Inflatable obstacle course on a lake, with thrill slides, free falls & trampolining sessions. Box End Park, Box End Rd, Box End, Bedford MK43 8RQ- Outdoor leisure park with inflatables and wakeboarding, waterski-ing and more. Aqua Parcs, Willen Park Sports Centre Willen Lake, V10 Brickhill St, Milton Keynes MK15 0DS. Outdoor inflatables & slides. Southlake Aqua Park, Saint Neots PE19 6BN- A course of inflatables slides and platforms Colchester Leisure World-Cowdray Ave, Colchester CO1 1YH- indorr pools with obstacles, slides and rapids. Colchester Leisure World -Cowdray Ave, Colchester CO1 1YH- indoor pools with obstacles, slides and rapids. Thorpe Lakes Aqua Park, Thorpe Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8PH- An adventure centre with water ski-ing, inflatable slides and obstacles. Water Kingdom at Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World, Romsey, New Forest, Hampshire, SO51 6AL Splashdown Tower Pk, Poole BH12 4NY- multiple rides and flumes. Splashdown Quaywest, Paignton (TQ4 6LN) the UK’s biggest outdoor waterpark with 8 adrenalinepumping flume rides overlooking the beach plus a swimming pool and amusement arcade. The Milky Way Adventure Park, Bideford EX39 5RY Outdoor adventure with inflatables.
14 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! The world awaits the Women's World Cup in Australia & New Zealand this summer, and with good reason too. This tournament above all others acknowledges and celebrates the remarkable growth of women's football in recent years. In total, 32 nations will field teams to compete in this global sporting event. The World Cup is a platform that honours female athletes, amplifying the call for gender equality in all sport. Women’s football continues to break barriers whilst captivating audiences with its skill, passion, and inspiring narratives. Empowering Female Athletes: The Women's World Cup stands as a shining example of the sheer power of inclusivity and empowerment. It showcases the extraordinary sporting talent and resilience of female athletes, and serves as a catalyst for change. It is encouraging the world to challenge traditional gender norms and support women in all aspects of the beautiful game. By celebrating women's football, we celebrate the strength, determination, and dedication of these remarkable athletes. In turn, they inspire and set precedents for future generations. Inspiring the Next Generation: The Women's World Cup has the potential to inspire and ignite the dreams of young girls across the globe. By providing a platform for visibility and recognition, it paves the way for aspiring female footballers and encourages them to pursue their passion. In so doing they will break through any barriers they may face. The Rise of Women's Football The Women's World Cup 20th July - 20th Aug 2023.
15 Raring2go! The success stories of these athletes inspires young girls to believe in their own abilities, focussing a new generation of talented players and fans. Promoting Gender Equality: Women's football has come a long way, but there is still a long way to go. There’s a lot of work left to do to achieve anything close to true gender equality in the game. The Women's World Cup acts as a crucial vehicle for change where stereotypes will be challenged. It will highlight the need for equal opportunities in all areas of football. By amplifying the voices and achievements of female players, it urges governing bodies, sponsors, and fans to invest in and support women's football at all levels. As we eagerly await the 2023 Women's World Cup, it is vital to recognise the significance of this global event. Beyond the excitement and spectacle, it represents an opportunity to champion women's football and advocate for gender equality in sports. Let us come together to celebrate the extraordinary talent of female athletes. May it inspire the next generation, and drive the momentum towards a more inclusive and equitable future for women's football worldwide.
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21 Raring2go! Fun Summer crafting ideas from our friends... SIMPLE BUG HOTEL FOR KIDS Our easy bug hotel is probably as simple and as easy as it gets – there are many prettier and cleverer bug hotels out there, but sometimes, you just have to make do with what you have and also make it easy for the kids to join in. For hundreds more crafting ideas, go to: www.redtedart.com Materials • A large plastic bottle cut into two cylinders. • String for hanging. • Sticks & twigs. • Pine cones. • Bark. • Pieces of moss. • Anything else you can find – bamboo with it’s holes, make natural straws, which are great hidey hole for insects and bugs! Basically any natural materials are great! We also had some broken plant pots but forgot all about them. Other bug hotels include other materials such as corn and drilled pieces of wood – to provide different nooks and crannies. I love the one from Garden Therapy. Have a look for inspiration. But in essence, I would say: “think natural”, “think nooks and crannies”, “think what will last” (e.g. paper could go soggy and leaves will go brittle and break/ disintegrate). It is great to use things from YOUR local environment, as you are looking to attract bugs and beetles and insects from the same local environment. How to make a Simple Bug Hotel: Time needed: 15 minutes. 1. Cut the bottle down to size We cut our bottle down to shape (may I add, that I actually drank 2 litres of fizzy water, especially for this task as we accidentally threw out our last bottle in the recycling?? Argh!) 2. Arrange your materials Check what materials you have and arrange by size and texture – we snapped our twigs to make them a little smaller. Had larger and bigger ones. Arranged pinecones. 3. Decide on the insect hotel location and add twine for hanging If you plan to hang your bug hotel, loop some garden twine round and then start layering your bug hotel. We did one hotel for on the ground and one for hanging from a tree to see if would attract different creatures. 4.Make the insect hotel nice and cozy Stuff it to make it nice and firm, so it doesn’t get blown about! And done!
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