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Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? What’s On at the Theatre? There are lots of family friendly shows coming up at our local theatres. Here are some of our favourites. 6 raring2go.co.uk 14 – 18 October The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson Musical Belgrade Theatre, Coventry www.belgrade.co.uk 21 -26 October Stick Man The Albany Theatre, Coventry www.albanytheatre.co.uk 12 – 15 November Slava’s Snow Show The Alexandra, Birmingham www.atgtickets.com 19 November – 2 January Sleeping Beauty Belgrade Theatre, Coventry www.belgrade.co.uk 21 November – 13 December The Nutcracker 2025 Birmingham Hippodrome www.birminghamhippodrome.com 22 November – 31 December Cinderella The Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham www.oldrep.co.uk 25 November – 31 January The BFG Royal Shakespeare Theatre www.rsc.org.uk 29 November – 28 December The Tiger Who Came to Tea Warwick Arts Centre www.warwickartscentre.co.uk 1 – 28 December The Owl who came for Christmas mac Birmingham www.macbirmingham.co.uk 3 December – 3 January Well Done, Mummy Penguin Belgrade Theatre, Coventry www.belgrade.co.uk 4 December – 11 January Anansi the Spider Birmingham Rep www.birmingham-rep.co.uk 6 December – 4 January Beauty and the Beast The Albany Theatre, Coventry www.albanytheatre.co.uk 10 December -3 January Ready, Steady, Colour’s Christmas Feast The Other Place, Stratford Upon Avon www.rsc.org.uk 20 December – 1 February Robin Hood Birmingham Hippodrome www.birminghamhippodrome.com 21 – 22 December Wicked Wizard of Oz – A Cirque Spectacular Bp Pulse Live, Birmingham www.bppulselive.co.uk
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Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 8 raring2go.co.uk Until 1 November Lower Drayton Farm - PYO Pumpkins Weekends from 27th September then daily from 11th October. Staffordshire’s BIGGEST pumpkin patch opens its gates again this spooky season – one pumpkin included in entry alongside PYO veggies, indoor carving barn, friendly animals to meet, outdoor playground and Witch School fun! www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk Until 2 November Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery – GIANTS Step into a world of prehistoric giant animals in this immersive, family-friendly exhibition, featuring lifesized 3D models, nearly complete fossil skeletons, hands-on activities and digital projections. Journey through time, from 66 million years ago to the present day, to encounter the awe-inspiring creatures that roamed the Earth after the extinction of the dinosaurs. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 4 -31 October Pumpkins R Us Warwickshire’s biggest and best Halloween experience is back at Dallas Burston Polo Club for 2025! Pumpkins R Us have been growing every size, colour and shape of pumpkin you can image for more than twenty years! Join them to pick your pumpkin, find your Halloween decorations in the shop and tuck into some tasty treats in the on-site cafe. Bring the kids, the grandparents, the dog – everyone is welcome! Children aged 2 and under are FREE and do not need a ticket. www.halloweenpumpkins.co.uk 11 October – 2 November Hatton Adventure World – Halloween Spooktacular Halloween Spooktacular is packed with fangtastic fun for all the family! Running weekends from October 11th and daily from October 25th - November 2nd, this spooky spectacular promises thrills, laughs, and plenty of eerie entertainment. Guests can wander through the haunted house, enjoy spellbinding shows, hit the Monster Mash What’s On? Autumn 2025 Disco, and meet Hatton’s friendly resident ghouls. Little monsters will love the themed activities, photo ops, and zombie laser combat! Pumpkins will be available to pick and purchase from the patch, priced from £2–£5 depending on size. With acres of outdoor adventure, plus plenty of indoor fun and Halloween magic, it’s the ultimate half-term day out. www.adventure.hattonworld.com 17 – 19 October Mell Square - Solihull Food Festival Solihull town centre will transform into a food lover’s paradise as the Solihull Food Festival returns! Expect an irresistible mix of local favourites and exciting new flavours, plus live entertainment, family fun, and a buzzing atmosphere all weekend long. On Sunday 19th October, join the Dino Bake Off at 12:00 or 1:30. There’s a dino in our kitchen, what are we gonna do? Come and find out as the dino chefs cause carnage! www.solihullbid.co.uk 18 October – 1 November Magic Alley – Possession Think you’re not scared of ghosts? Prove it. This Halloween, something’s wrong at Magic Alley. The ghosts of Halloween past are back… and they’re not staying silent. From flickering lights to phantom footsteps, every room hides a story and every ghost wants to be heard. Are you brave enough to walk through the haunted hallows? Will you be the one who makes it to the end without looking over your shoulder? Don’t worry though this isn’t the terrifying event. Possession is full of spooky surprises, mysterious moments, and ghostly goings-on… without the need to sleep with the lights on! Perfect for curious minds, brave kids aged 9+ and adults who love a little Halloween magic without the full fright night experience. Children aged 7 and under will not be admitted. www.magicalleystratford.com 18 October – 2 November West Midlands Safari Park – Spooky Spectacular This Halloween, West Midlands Safari Park is unleashing monster mayhem for a spooky experience like no other! They’re pulling out all the stops with a mix of thrilling adventures, spooky shows, and monstrously good fun for the whole family! www.wmsp.co.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 9 Enchanted Christmas Kingdom Grotto Book Now Rated Best Christmas Experience Review Book Now PUMPKIN PICKING ALL DAY PLUS SO MUCH MORE! ANIMAL HANDLING ZOMBIE ILLUSION SHOW TRICK OR TREAT VILLAGE LASER COMBAT HATTONWORLD.COM Pumpkins R Us OPENS 4 OCTOBER TH ALL YOU NEED FOR AN A A N ALLO EEN BOOK NOW AT DALLAS BURSTON POLO CLUB, SOUTHAM, CV47 2DL WWW.HALLOWEENPUMPKINS.CO.UK
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 10 raring2go.co.uk 25 October Sarehole Mill – Pumpkins on the Pond Pumpkins are taking over Sarehole Mill! Explore the candle lit grounds to find all the pumpkins and see them floating in the darkness of the Mill Pond, explore inside the Mill and see the wicked waterwheel turning throughout the evening. Take part in a halloween themed craft activity in the festoon lit courtyard and bring in your own decorated pumpkins to add to our putrid pumpkin patch. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 25 & 26 October Resorts World Birmingham – 10th Anniversary Celebrations Resorts World Birmingham is turning 10! Help them celebrate with photobooth fun, birthday hat making, party games with Magic Russ, music by Heavy Beat Brass Band, amazing giveaways, kids silent disco and Louby Lou – the sax-playing clown! www.resortsworldbirmingham.co.uk 25 October – 2 November Stratford Butterfly Farm - Día de Muertos This October half term the Butterfly Farm will be celebrating the amazing migration story of the Monarch Butterfly and why they are associated with Día de Muertos. Daily butterfly lifecycle demonstrations will take place at 11:30 am in the Discovery Zone, where there will be plenty of beautiful orange Monarch’s flying, and vibrantly coloured caterpillars to be found! The Monarch butterfly is the largest species found in the British Isles and one of our rarest migrants. Renowned for its remarkable longdistance travel, they arrive like clockwork in Mexico around early November, which coincides with Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. www.butterflyfarm.co.uk 25 October – 2 November Touchwood Shopping Centre – Halloween School of Magic There is magic in the Solihull air this Halloween and we are inviting you to take part in a treasure What’s On? Autumn 2025 trove of magical adventures including an immersive wizarding school of magic, an enchanting sticker trail, where you’ll collect spooky ingredients for a special potion, and a wand collecting trail to help banish a mischievous wizard. www.eventsattouchwood.co.uk 27 – 31 October Thinktank – Alien Creation Station and Galactic Mission Science Show Get hands-on designing your own alien life and the planet your creation lives on. Our Universe is filled with weird and wonderful worlds, some very different to our own home here on Planet Earth. Help us design what life might look like on other planets and create what this new world might look like from space. Also, get ready for an entertaining, family-friendly science show packed with fiery experiments, glowing creatures, creepy creatures, and astonishing discoveries. Learn how scientists search for life beyond Earth and meet some of the weirdest, most alien-like animals that live right here among us. Dare to explore the unknown, you might just find that life is stranger than fiction! www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 28 & 30 October 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 29 - 31 October St John’s House – St John’s Haunted House Get ready for a family friendly bone-chilling experience at St John’s Haunted House! Bring your friends and family along for screams and thrills! Get spooked as you explore rooms. Discover the traditional story of Rapunzel and the wicked witch, with no frying pans in sight. Go on a trail through the woods, past Rapunzel’s tower and watch out for the wicked witch. All activities take place inside or undercover outside. Buy a hot drink, and snacks, from the coffee van while your children make potions and slime. An undercover seated area is available. www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 11 Get spooked as you explore St John’s House. Discover the traditional story of Rapunzel with no frying pans in sight. Go on a trail through the woods, past Rapunzel’s tower and watch out for the wicked witch. Make slime to take home and get messy making potions and enjoy messy play and crafts. £12 children, £6 adults + booking fee. Under 2’s free Spaces are limited so book soon! ST JOHN’S HAUNTED HOUSE 29th - 31st October Family friendly bone-chilling experience! Book at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice BOOK NOW Sticker Trail Kids Disco Spooky Characters Halloween Parade All activities are FREE! Friday 31st SCAN QR CODE
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 12 raring2go.co.uk 31 October Solihull Town Centre – Spooktacular Get into the spirit of Halloween in Solihull town centre for the amazing Spooktacular – free for all! There will be plenty of roaming street entertainment on hand to make sure your visit is one you won’t be forgetting in a hurry! www.solihullbid.co.uk 13 -16 November nec, Birmingham - Festive Gift Fair The biggest and most lively indoor Christmas Shopping Fair in the West Midlands is back. Be inspired and get your festive preparations off to a flying start at the ever popular 4-day Festive Gift Fair this November. Now in its 29th year, it remains the Go-To event in the UK for Christmas Shopping… and for a good reason!! 325 stalls in one hall! As always, it will be bursting at the seams with a colourful, eclectic mix of unusual stocking fillers, gift and craft ideas for all ages and tastes. Festive food and drink to try before you buy and great Christmas decorations for your home and garden… plus lots of Special Show offers. www.festivegiftfair.co.uk 22 & 23 November The Chocolate Shed – Create your own Chocolate Advent Calendar What better way to kick start your festive season than creating your very own, bespoke, delicious chocolate Advent calendar! Taking place in our Warwickshire chocolaterie, those attending will have the opportunity try their hand (and sticky fingers) at chocolate making, moulding and decorating at least 24 fun festive shapes each. At the end of the workshop, each guest will take away the What’s On? Autumn 2025 chocolate Advent calendar of their dreams, crafted by themselves. There will be plenty of Christmass-y chocolate cheer along the way (and nibbling). Ideal for guests aged 8 years and above. www.thechocolateshed.com 13 November – 4 January Compton Verney – Festive Story Trail Join the Christmas Story Trail and wander the Compton Verney grounds. Take part in the festive trail looking for clues and posing for a photo along the way. www.comptonverney.org.uk 10 December – 3 January The Other Place, Stratford Upon Avon – Ready, Steady Colour’s Christmas Feast A merry blend of creativity, comedy and music at The Other Place this Christmas. Dinner, designed by you. Take a seat at our make-believe Christmas restaurant, choose your ‘food’ and colour it in. One waiter’s lost their Christmas spirit, another’s got too much, and Head Chef’s patience is fast running out - they need your help to find their festive joy. Ready Steady Colour’s Christmas Feast comes to The Other Place. A chance for children and adults to take part together in a merry blend of creativity, comedy and music. Suitable for young audiences age 3+ www.rsc.org.uk 20 – 21 December 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 20 – 23 December West Midlands Safari Park – Christmas Panto For the very first time, they’re bringing the magic of panto to the Safari Park this festive season! Join them in Treetops Pavilion for a dazzling performance of Aladdin, showing on four exclusive dates only. Showtimes: 1.00pm & 4.00pm daily (show lasts 45 minutes) www.wmsp.co.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 13 redwings.org.uk/adoption 01508 505246 Adopt a Redwings horse Give a gift that means the world – to a loved one and to one of our rescued horses, ponies or donkeys. Adopt from £2 per month. Your loved one will receive: It’s a wonderful gift to receive – and one you can feel proud to give. A gift you feel good giving... Adopt Today! or donkey Looking for a meaningful gift this Christmas? A gorgeous photo and welcome pack from their new friend Regular email and postal updates about their life at Redwings Plus, they’ll even get an invite to their birthday party!
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 22, 23, 29, 30 November & 1-24 December Touchwood Shopping Centre – Santa’s Grotto Touchwood is set to sparkle and shine this Christmas, with the return of Santa’s Grotto, meet and greets with the kids’ favourite seasonal characters and carols from local choirs. www.eventsattouchwood.co.uk 22 November – 24 December West Midlands Safari Park – Santa Safari A magical festive day out the whole family will love - combining a four-mile winter Safari with an unforgettable visit to Santa in his beautifully decorated Grotto. With your pre-booked time slot, you’ll begin your journey at the Discovery Trail, where one of Santa’s cheerful Elves will greet you and guide you through a magical North Pole adventure. Along the way you can spot some elves making some gifts ready for the workshop! You’ll also encounter some delightful characters and be dazzled by the northern lights. www.wmsp.co.uk 22 November – 24 December Magic Alley – Christmas in the Kingdom of Magic Children and adults alike can start their adventure through an enchanted world ultimately leaving footsteps on a white blanket that sparkles under the glow of a thousand lights. As you journey deeper into this magical land, the air is filled with the melodies of festive songs, leading you to the most cherished of all encounters – a visit with Father Christmas himself. www.magicalleychristmas.com Selected dates 29 November – 24 December Lower Drayton Farm – Jingle Ville Booking essential. Hop on the festive double decker bus, watch a fun festive film, meet Santa, choose a toy from the elves’ toyshop, get creative with Christmas crafts, create your very own ‘TeddyTastic’ cuddly to take home and cherish, mingle with festive characters and more… Plus you get to spend the rest of your day out enjoying the award-winning PLAY@ farm attraction. www.playatthefarm.co.uk Weekends and Christmas Holidays from 29th November - 23rd December Thinktank – Storytime with Santa Children will gather around to enjoy a heartwarming Christmas story read by Santa, before heading to Santa’s workshop for a hands-on craft activity. While families get creative, each child will be invited to meet Santa personally to receive a special gift and with a chance for parents to take a photo to remember the day. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 30 November – 24 December Hatton Adventure World – Enchanted Christmas Kingdom Immerse yourself in the enchanting activities, delicious food, and visiting Father Christmas in his woodland grotto. Every child ticket includes the chance to create their own bear or choose a toy from Father Christmas’ Secret Toy Shop, Festive Shows, Gingerbread Decorating, Reindeer Food Making, Animal Encounters, Soft Play & More! www.adventure.hattonworld.com 6,7,13,14,20 & 21 December Mini Valley Kids – Santa’s Grotto Join the first magical Christmas at Mini Valley Kids play café. Ticket includes a Santa’s Grotto visit, 90m minute play session and Christmas crafts. www.minivalleykids.co.uk Santa’s Diary 14 raring2go.co.uk
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Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Clubs & Classes Ackers Adventure Adventurous activities can include Bushcraft, skiing, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, zip wire, fan descender, bellboating, disc golf and tubing. Cost is £38 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. Prebooking online is essential. www.ackers-adventure.co.uk Aspire Sports Aspire Active Camps provide sports and activity childcare during every school holiday at venues throughout the Midlands. Tel: 0121 663 1426 www.aspire-sports.co.uk Everyone Active Swimming lessons available for children of all ages and abilities. Available at leisure centres across Warwickshire. www.everyoneactive.com Fitt4Kids FITT4Kids holds football and Multi Sports clubs during the school holidays. At Multi Sports camps we will be enjoying a whole variety of different sports and games throughout the day ie Dodgeball, Benchball, Body cricket, football, hockey and a lot more. Lots of theme days and opportunities to win medals! www.fitt4kids.org.uk GO GO Makers Multi-Activity Holiday Camps for children aged 4-12 years with Art, Sport, Dance, LaserTag & STEM Activities. Go beyond the usual school routine! Our Multi-Activity Holiday Clubs, a haven of enriching activities that support personal growth, creativity, and lifelong friendships. Venues in Leamington, Kenilworth, Warwick and Coventry. www.gogomakers.co.uk Leamington and Warwick Gymnastics Club Our Olympic sized apparatus is there for all to enjoy, under the guidance of our team of British Gymnastics qualified coaches. We firmly believe that all children should get to experience gymnastics in the best facilities with the best coaches, irrespective of their level, experience or ability. Classes available from preschool to Year 9. www.thegymnasticsclub.co.uk Onside Coaching Multi sport, football, dance and forest school holiday camps available in every school holidays at locations across Warwickshire. Tel: 01926 496 406 Email: info@onsidecoaching.co.uk www.onsidecoaching.co.uk Stagecoach Dance, drama and singing for 4 – 16 year olds. Helping to develop confidence, physical awareness, communication and articulation – educational and lots of fun! Sibling discount available. www.stagecoach.co.uk/kenilworth www.stagecoach.co.uk/leamington www.stagecoach.co.uk/warwick The Strings Club Holiday Camps at Kingsley Preparatory School, Leamington. Led by the UK’s best childcare practitioners and string teachers, each day is wonderfully different from instrumental sessions and interactive workshops - ending in a Grand Concert! www.thestringsclub.org Team Super Sports At Team Super Sports, quality is at the heart of everything we do. Passionate about sport, every member of our ‘Team’ of young people join us to improve in their sport(s) while having fun with their friends. We run holiday sports camps during the school holidays for children aged 5-16 at Princethorpe College. We are widely regarded as one of the top holiday camp provider across the Midlands. www.teamsupersports.co.uk 18 raring2go.co.uk
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23 Raring2go! WELLBEING How to Help Your Child Deal with Rejection Rejection is one of life’s most difficult experiences, and for children, it can feel especially overwhelming. Whether they’re left out on the playground, ghosted online, or turned down by a team or school, the emotional impact can be deep. As parents, our instinct may be to fix the problem or protect them from pain. However, helping your child face rejection is essential for building emotional resilience and self-confidence. • START BY LISTENING When your child shares a painful experience, pause and listen without rushing to offer advice or solutions. Validate their feelings with empathy. Say something like, “That sounds really tough. I’m sorry you’re feeling this way.” Avoid dismissing their emotions with phrases like “It’s not a big deal” or “You’ll find new friends.” These moments feel huge to a child, and they need to know their feelings are valid. • REFRAME THE EXPERIENCE Children often blame themselves after being rejected. Help them consider other possibilities. If a friend excluded them, ask, “Do you think they may not have realized how that made you feel?” This encourages empathy and helps them not internalize the rejection. • TACKLING DIGITAL AND ACADEMIC REJECTION Rejection can also happen online or in academics—being ignored in group chats, not making the team, or missing out on a school. Acknowledge the disappointment and remind them that setbacks happen to everyone. Support their emotions while encouraging a growth mindset: “You worked hard, and I’m proud of your effort.” • BUILD RESILIENCE Resilience comes from working through challenges, not avoiding them. By modelling calm, empathy, and problem-solving, you teach your child to face rejection with confidence. With your support, they’ll grow stronger, more self-aware, and better prepared for future challenges. Dr Danielle Grey is a Clinical Psychologist and the Clinical Director for the Purple House Clinic, Birmingham. The clinic is based in Coleshill and offers private psychological health care. For more information visit www.purplehouseclinic.co.uk or call 0121 820 7851.
Party Time! GO GO Makers Creative party planning for SERIOUSLY fun kids’ parties. Choose from a variety of themes from art and sport to STEM (fun Science experiments) and we will put together activities, to make the day exactly how you want it to be. Children get to play party games (we provide the prize) and have a certificate and medal presented to them during our “GO GO Makers Awards”. www.gogomakers.co.uk Fitt4Kids FITT4Kids offers to entertain your child/ children for their Birthday Party with a variety of games and competitions enabling you as parents to sit back and enjoy the celebration. FITT4Kids have three Birthday Party options for you to choose from each party lasts for 2 hours, consisting of 1hr and 45mins activities and 15mins for food (not provided by FITT4Kids), additional time can be accommodated by prior arrangement. www.fitt4kids.org.uk Mini Valley Kids Mini Valley Kids is here to turn birthday parties into unforgettable adventures! We’re all about crafting a celebration your little superstar will remember for years! Get ready for 90 minutes of fun for up to 25 kids under 8. And guess what? The birthday champ gets to cut the ribbon and declare Mini Valley open for their pals—how cool is that? www.minivalleykids.com Team Super Sports Give them the ultimate sports party! Get in touch with the team to start building your child’s dream party. With access to first class facilities and excellent coaches, we can arrange a sports party to meet any/all requirements. www.teamsupersports.co.uk Raring2go! PARTIES 24 raring2go.co.uk
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 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 Raring2go! PARTIES 25
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27 Pre-School Little Crackers Stay ‘n’ Play Little Crackers Stay ‘n’ Play is back at Crackley Hall School and Little Crackers Nursery every Wednesday during term time from a new time of 10.30am to 11.45am. We have got some exciting activities and events lined up, so there is plenty to keep you and your little one busy and entertained. You won’t need to book your place in advance. www.littlecrackers.co.uk 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. www.stagecoach.co.uk/kenilworth www.stagecoach.co.uk/leamington www.stagecoach.co.uk/warwick Raring2go! 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 leisure centres across Warwickshire. www.everyoneactive.com Airhop Trampoline Park Warwick – Toddler Takeover Toddler Takeover is for kids from 1 year to 6 years old so they can jump to their heart’s content in a 100% safe environment and includes access to all park facilities that are height appropriate. Mon, Thu, Fri 10am - 12pm (120 minute session). Weekends, school & public holidays: 9 - 10am. www.airhop.co.uk Toddler Thursday: Planetarium On selected Thursdays at Thinktank, inspire your future scientists and astronauts by joining our familyfriendly relaxed Planetarium experience for children aged 12m to 3yrs. Join us as we explore our night sky, look for shapes and patterns in the stars, and use our imaginations to blast off to explore the Solar System! Our adventure will finish with immersive space imagery ideal for your young astronauts! Session lasts for 30 minutes. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
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Raring2go! COMPETITIONS A chance to WIN! 30 raring2go.co.uk West Midlands Safari Park Win a family ticket to West Midlands Safari Park’s Spooky Spectacular Closing date: 19 October 2025 Festive Gift Fair Win a pair of tickets for the Festive Gift Fair on 13 or 14 November at the NEC Birmingham Closing date: 27 October 2025 Touchwood Shopping Centre Win a £50 Touchwood Gift Card Closing date: 7 November 2025 PLAY @ Lower Drayton Farm Win a PLAY@ ticket for 4 people to visit Lower Drayton Farm over the next 12 months Closing date: 16 November 2025
Raring2go! COMPETITIONS 31 Sleeping Beauty – Belgrade Panto Win a family ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry Closing date: 10 November 2025 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 TERMS & CONDITIONS: Enter the competitions online at www.raring2go.co.uk/ southwarwickshire/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. Silverstone Festival: Carole Littlehales, Louise Mussard, Hazel Cashmore, Clare Shergold, Amy King-Lee Ironbridge Gorge Museums: Amy Gamble Lower Drayton Farm: Harrison and Theo Ryan, St Margaret’s CofE Junior school and The Old Station Nursery Warwick Wistow Maze: Jacob Stephens, 5, Radford Semele Primary School and Harrison, 11, and Chloe, 9,Bishops Tachbrook C of E Primary School Mini Valley Kids: Joshua, 3 and Lottie Coak, 1, Fieldhouse Nursery, Kenilworth Competition Winners
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