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2 raring2go.co.uk 3 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES HOLLYFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLLYFIELD ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD. B75 7SG MONDAY 3:30 - 4:30PM (AFTER-SCHOOL CLASS EXCLUSIVE TO STUDENTS OF HPS) LITTLE SUTTON PRIMARY SCHOOL WORCESTER ROAD, MERE GREEN. B75 5NL TUESDAY 3:45 - 4:45PM (AFTER-SCHOOL CLASS EXCLUSIVE TO STUDENTS OF LSPS) TUESDAY 5 - 6PM DEANERY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL 14 FOX HOLLIES RD, WALMLEY. B76 2RD MONDAY 5:30 - 6:30PM WEDNESDAY 5:30 - 6:30PM NEW OSCOTT PRIMARY SCHOOL MARKHAM ROAD, NEW OSCOTT. B73 6QR FRIDAY 3:45 - 4:45PM ALL SAINTS CHURCH PARISH CENTRE BELWELL LANE, FOUR OAKS. B74 4TR FRIDAY 5:45 - 6:45PM SATURDAY 10 - 11AM Now! Book Your Place KOMBATKIDS TO REGISTER: TEXT: 07730 899722 (Child’s first & last name + venue ) EMAIL: info@kombatkids.com www.kombatkids.com / www.facebook.com/kombatkids For pupils aged 5 - 19 based in Sutton Coldfield Teaching every child that they belong centre stage. Speech Classes Public Speaking Confidence Clarity and expression LAMDA Exams Interview preparation Acting Classes Expression Body Language Skills Training LAMDA Exams Character development Creativity Team Building Empathy Friendships Performance opportunities Drama Classes Phone : 07512820452 Email : admin@centrestageschool.org.uk Free trials available for all lessons!
5 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Your family guide for all things fun and exciting this season. Plus, always remember you can explore other Raring2go! areas on the website for even more inspiration to keep your family entertained at all times! Make lots of good memories and have fun this Spring ! 07929 656748 Penny.beddows@raring2go.co.uk Penny X Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date all year with your local #gotoguide for families Facebook: Raring2gosuttoncoldfield Copyright © 2026 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 & retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission or further information should be addressed to the publishers. All information in this magazine is published in good faith and cannot be reproduced without prior written permission.The publisher makes every effort to ensure that the businesses which are featured in this magazine are of the highest quality, we do not guarantee the services and products from any businesses featured. Printed by Gemini Print Group. Website Member E-newsletter emailed monthly with latest offers and events Download vouchers and save £££’s Access all our online competitions with great prizes to be won Become a Join today by visiting www.raring2go.co.uk BOOK A FREE ASSESSMENT AND GET 40% OFF YOUR FEES! REGISTERED The feedback given to parents after every session is very valuable and confidenceboosting. Children are taught and cared for just like their own. Elara, the centre manager, has been very approachable, kind, understanding and dealt with all and any worries (big/small) in a very friendly and professional way. Saima Our son went to Smart 11+ for about 8 months prior to sitting his 11 plus exam and I can honestly say that they were brilliant. He loved the tutors and always came out of his sessions really positive. Danny Brooks The tuition provides overall information about the test and the progress of your child. Also it provides a sense of company with many other buddies who are working towards the same goal. Alex Lam What our parents say... BOOK YOUR CHILD'S FREE ASSESSMENT TODAY *Not the normal small print. We are extremely confident that your child will love our tuition, so following your free assessment you can decide THEN if you wish to sign up. 40% off fees is available for new customers signing up using a multi-session discount and paying by Tax Free Childcare. You are protected by our no-risk two-week guarantee. Scan the QR code for more information! Welcome to the Spring issue of Raring2go! 4 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WELCOME
6 raring2go.co.uk 7 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES The original and the best activity programme for children from 18 months to 8th birthday www.littlekickers.co.uk/find-a-class Find your nearest class now... John Willmott School (the Royal Sutton School) Saturdays and Sundays Learning through play We give your children a positive introduction to sport by teaching high quality football skills in a friendly, pressure-free environment. There are four different classes tailored specifically to the needs of children between 18 months and eighth birthday. It’s the perfect way to ignite an enthusiasm for sport that will stay with them for life. www.littlekickers.co.uk westmidlands@littlekickers.co.uk #morethanjustfootball LittleKickersWestMidlands @littlekickersfc littlekickerswestmids Book your FREE taster session... Collingwood Community Centre Sunday St Francis School, Aldridge Saturday Streetly Academy Saturday (located outdoors at Streetly Community Centre during the summer holidays) Streetly Community Centre Sunday and Tuesday Coppice Hall Primary School, Saturday and Sunday
9 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES S4 Swim School are now offering brand new Rookie Lifeguard courses. Suitable for swimmers from the age of 8 years who have achieved their stage 6 award and have a minimum distance badge of 100m. Key Benefits: • Build Confidence & Communication • Swim Safely with Clothes On • Rescue Techniques: Reach, Throw & Wade • Practice Safe Towing of Casualties • Gain Essential First Aid Skills • Learn the Recovery Position & CPR • Bronze, Silver & Gold Rookie Awards My daughters took part in the intensive course and absolutely loved it. Was really pleased at the progress they made in such a short time; we have now signed up to regular classes and can’t wait to see the progress they will make. (Facebook) f: @s4swimschool s4swimschool.uk New_NOV_2022_Mag_ad129x89Ad.indd 4 28/11/2022 10:42 Find a pool near you! We run weekly aerial silks classes and aerial hoop classes for children age 2 - 13 yrs, as well as monthly circus academies and half term circus camps Book on our website www.addicঞ ve tness.co.uk or contact Karen on 07803 043933 for more informaঞ on. Locaঞ on: Addicঞ ve Fitness Ltd, 53 Coleshill Industrial Estate, Coleshill, B46 1JT 8 raring2go.co.uk Be a part of the Raring2go! family... Advertise with Raring2go! and reach thousands of local families in Sutton Coldfield & surrounding areas... E: penny.beddows@raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Wilnecote High School Tinkers green road, Wilnecote , Tamworth B77-5LF After School Mon, Tue, Wed & Thurs and Sat Morning 4-16 yrs All abilities New Hall Primary School Langley Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7NQ. All abilities & ages welcome from parent & baby/toddler up to age 16
HOLIDAY CLUBS, CAMPS & SCHOOLS Addictive Fitness Our Easter Kids Circus & Aerial Camps are: 2nd , 8th ad 9th April 10 am - 3 pm 27th and 29th May https://www.addictivefitness.co.uk Aspire sports Active Camp Sutton Coldfield Easter Holidays 30th March - 10th April May Half Term 26th May - 29th May 15 % off quote R2GSPRING16 OFFER ENDS 15th MAY Bishop Vesey grammar school, 0121 663 1082 activecamps.co.uk Ackers Holiday Club Activities each day 30th March - 10th April May Half Term 26th May - 29th May will include: skiing, climbing, canoeing, bell boating, Kayaking, archery, tubing and much more. Ackers-adventire.co.uk s4 swim school swim intensives over the Queen Mary’s Grammar School - Walsall Castle Pool - Castle Vale www.s4swimschool.uk/swim-intensives/ Fun Fest Holiday Club 30th March - 10th April May Half Term 26th May - 29th May 2 venues Mere green primary Four Oaks school and Deanery Primary school Walmley www.fun-fest.co.uk 11 Raring2go! HOLIDAY CAMPS ackers-adventure.co.uk Outdoor Kids Activities & Parties in Birmingham Looking for the ultimate school holiday escape? ACKERS ADVENTURE 360 WEEK The Ultimate 5-Day Outdoor Experience for Ages 8–12! HOLIDAY SCHEME Our Daily Holiday Scheme PARTIES Unique outdoor party experience’s 10 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! HOLIDAY CAMPS For more info visit aspire-sports.co.uk or call 0121 663 1979 Ofsted registered Open from 8am - 6pm BOOK ONLINE *Offer ends 5pm on Friday 15th May 15% OFF* with code R2GSPRING16 Holiday Childcare for active kids! Easter Holidays 30th March - 10th April May Half Term 26th May - 29th May For more info and to book your place visit activecamps.co.uk or call 0121 663 1082 Sutton Coldfield Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School
MARCH 21 March Museum of the Jewellery Quarter – Kids’ Jewellery Workshop Have a go at making your own piece of jewellery with the help of our friendly learning team in this special children’s jewellery workshop activity. Design and create either a bracelet or pendant, learn and use real jewellers’ techniques like texturing metal, hammering, stamping and enamelling to make something unique and personal to take home with you. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 26 – 29 March Birmingham Hippodrome - Tales from Acorn Wood Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-and-seek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends. Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages. www.birminghamhippodrome.com 28 March Market Hall Museum – Warwick Castle Unboxed Launch Event 10am – 2pm. Join us to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition at Market Hall Museum all about people who have lived and worked at Warwick Castle in the last 300 years. Meet Parliamentarian soldiers from the British Civil War and a surgeon from a World War 1 ambulance train. Take part in craft activities. www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk 28 March Herbert Art Gallery & Museum – Doze Under Dippy Come and experience a truly unique family experience with our Doze Under Dippy sleepovers. Snooze under the feet of a 26m Diplodocus. Take part in a torchlit treasure hunt around the museum. Get creative with arts and crafts. Take on the mission to rescue dinosaurs with LEGO bricks. Wind down for a short film and handle fossils. Enjoy a tasty breakfast to start the day. Stretch, shake, and play with dino-themed activities. www.theherbert.org 28 & 29 March 2026 Day Out With Thomas™: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll 01827 830389 or visit www.stratfold.com All aboard for a day of adventure! 28 March – 11 April Market Hall Museum - Easter Museum Trail Pick up a family trail to join an Easter hunt around the museum to explore our collections with a Spring twist; including the curious tale of a servant who took a bite out of an easter egg. www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk 13 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 12 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON • Cinema Under the Stars • Earth Day Weekend • National Train Day birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank Funded by:
15 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Dino Egg Hatchery Farm trailer ride** • Animal Talks Golden Egg challenge • Indoor Play Animal Zones • Outdoor Adventure Saturday 28th March - Monday 13th April PLUS Join in the Easter Egg Hunt Easter Bunny Selfie • Meet cute chicks & rabbits Stroll around our Mini Tulip Paddock* Mon 23rd March & Friday 27th March TODDLER SESSIONS SEN SESSIONS Sunday @ 9am on 29th March; 5th & 12th April www.playatthefarm.co.uk Book online now: SAVE 10%Use code SCEGG *Mini Tulip field included in PLAY@ admission – main Tulip Festival requires standalone ticket ** Weather permitting MARCH 28 March – 12 April West Midlands Safari Park – Easter Eggstravaganza Hop into the Easter festivities at West Midlands Safari Park’s Easter Eggstravaganza. Meet Bramble Bunny and Chirpy Chick, take part in a quest to earn a chocolatey treat and enjoy a range of themed activities for the whole family. You’re sure to have an egg-citing time! www.wmsp.co.uk 28 March – 12 April Hatton Adventure World – Easter Spectacular Get ready for a day of springtime fun at Hatton Adventure World! Our farm will soon be packed with adorable baby animals – piglets, lambs, and goat kids – all waiting to meet you in our Spring Arrivals Marquee, where you can enjoy animal handling sessions and baby animal talks. You might even be lucky enough to witness a birth! www.adventure.hattonworld.com APRIL 1-3 and 8-10 April Find the Eggs! - Easter Trail at Blakesley Hall Join us for an eggsciting Easter Egg Trail at Blakesley Hall. Find all the eggs in our garden to complete the trail! Easter Egg Hunt available on the following days from 11.00am-3.00pm: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 April. £3.50 per child. Please chose your preferred date when booking. Or just turn up on the day and buy your trail sheet at Reception. Admission charge to the Hall still applies. Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 14 raring2go.co.uk
16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Lets go fly a kite up to the highest height! Now we don’t want to go too deep, but Kite Flying is great for kids to learn about physics, aerodynamics, weather and ecology (with the broadest of smiles on their faces. It’s also proven that flying a kite is brilliant at helping to develop better hand-eye coordination. Plus it’s the biggest thrill ever when the wind catches it and take it soaring away! Hold a family picnic in the park Picnics are a fun and way to help escape the daily routine of mealtime. An outdoor picnic in the park is a brilliantly simple way to make an everyday event that little bit different. Eating outdoors in a group can also foster better mental health and it’s been shown to improve the habits of fussy eaters! Feeding the ducks This is a great way in which to help your children get a better understanding of nature. Kids love watching a ducks heads bobbing up and down and are amazed at their speed in racing across water to capture that tiny square of bread that has been thrown in. Make a Mothers Day Card! There are plenty of resources available to help children make that extra special mothers day card this year.The look on Mums face when she opens the ‘hand made with love card’ is will be priceless.This is a great activity to do together to really make mum feel special. Puddle Jumping There’s no upper age limit here. For some reason, even adults derive enormous pleasure from putting on their wellies for a good old puddle splashing competition! Plant a spring garden (or just a plant) Capability Brown started somewhere, probably with his parents messing around planting a few things and look where he ended up! Gardening provides family fun time plus teaches valuable lessons about mother nature at work and how things grow. Get outside! Visit a farm and spot the spring babies! There is nothing as enchanting as a childs face as they watch a lamb take its first few faltering steps. Make sure you tell your children what is happening as it is happening and then prepare yourself for a relentless barrage of questions as they witness new life beginning in a very lovely setting... Get on your BIKE! Don’t panic, most kids won’t want to cycle for miles and miles. But they’ll love that feeling of speed, power and the wind rushing by them. Make sure they’re cycle proficient before taking them on public roads. Cycling is brilliant for physical and mental wellbeing! Play Tarzan - Climb a tree Add an element of competitiveness to a tree climb by inviting them to do their best impression of Tarzan! We mean his unique wailing noise and not his agility in jumping from vine to vine or from tree to tree! Physical fun and a sense of achievement. Walk on an empty beach! If you’re lucky enough to live within a relative short drive of a beach, this is one for you.Your kids will marvel at the fact that apart from a dog walker in the distance and possibly a boat off shore, you guys have the entire beach to yourselves. Enjoy it! 1 3 2 7 6 8 9 10 4 5 10 fun Spring family activities to try!
19 Raring2go! NURSERIES 18 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Hollyfield Pre School Nursery Hollyfield Road Sutton Coldfield B75 7SG 01213112920 hollyfieldnursery@outlook.com www.hollyfieldnursery.com To find out more call to book a visit to come and look round. Look at the funding we offer - Funded Full and Part time places 15 hour founding for working parents for children aged 18 months to 2 years (will increase to 30 hours Sept 2025) 30 hour funding for working parents children aged 3-4 years 15 hour funding for all children aged 3-4 years (not dependent on working or income) 15 hour 2 year old funding for parents claiming some benefits Check www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to see what funding applies to your family Do you have a child between the age of 2 and 4 years? Register your child now for a place for September 2026 Kids around the clock Before and after school care for Hollyfield Primary School for children aged up to 11 years. 7.30am to 6.00pm Extras we offer - Links to the community, visits to local church, shops and parks - Pudding and Pie Cooking lessons - Creative Flair singing and dancing sessions - Garden growing sessions - Pop in and play sessions and parent workshops …and much much more! Strap it. Snap it. Roam anywhere. 25% OFF RoamSmartTracker.com Built in Elastic Strap No Subscriptions Over 1-Year Battery Life IP67 Waterproof Made with recyclable plastic Sustainable design innovation Only When Using QR Code +Free Shipping Code: Raring2GoFreeShip
20 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON AT THE THEATRE? Big News, Little Ears: Helping Children Make Sense of the News As parents, it is natural to want to protect our children from distressing events in the news. Seeing them upset can feel overwhelming, and it is understandable to avoid difficult conversations out of concern that talking might led to more anxieties. However, open and supportive discussions can help children feel safe and reassured, reminding them that they do not have to carry their worries alone and that it is okay to ask questions or feel upset. Even when children do not fully understand events, they are often aware that something troubling is happening. Without guidance, they may imagine scenarios that are more frightening or confusing. Discuss your child’s concerns openly rather than saying ‘there’s nothing to worry about’. Feeling worried at times is normal, keep talking and offer reassurance. We might be tempted to ‘fix’ our children’s worries, but support comes from validating emotions and exploring together how we can understand our worries. Use age-appropriate language. Young children benefit from short, clear explanations, while older children and teenagers may want more detail and discussion. Be mindful of exposure to news and social media, particularly repeated or graphic coverage. Talk about helpers, such as emergency workers, doctors, teachers, community members, as this can offer reassurance that even in difficult situations, adults are working to keep others safe. These discussions do not need to answer every question; they simply help children feel heard, supported, and not alone. 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. 21 Raring2go! PURPLE HOUSE
23 Looking for WILD adventures in 2026? West Midlands Safari Park has an exciting year planned for the whole family! From cruising along our 4-mile Safari Drive to exploring the Safari Walk, you’ll meet an incredible variety of animals – from tiny leaf-cutter ants to majestic elephants. Our annual events make every visit extra special. February half term brings Character Week, where favourite characters join the fun. Hop into spring with our Easter Eggstravaganza, full of colourful eggs, family activities, and seasonal surprises. In May, we’re launching a brandnew event that promises fun for the whole family.. During our summer season, enjoy live shows, keeper talks, and hands-on experiences, perfect for sunny family days out. As the seasons change, get ready for Spooky Spectacular, where the park transforms for Halloween fun, and Santa Safari, a festive celebration with Christmas-themed activities, magical light trails, and a visit from the big man himself! With so much to see and do, every trip is a new adventure.Whether it’s spotting lions on the Safari Drive or discovering fascinating creatures on the Safari Walk, 2026 is set to be an unforgettable year at West Midlands Safari Park. wmsp.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 22 raring2go.co.uk BIRMINGHAM | MAY HALF TERM 25-29 MAY 2026 “AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE” “A WORLD FIRST LIVE EVENT -THIS HAS NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE” FROM BBC & DISCOVERY FEATURED PRODUCERS THIS IS A UNIQUE, WORLD FIRST HANDS ON LIVE EVENT. EXPECT THE FAMILY TO BE INVOLVED IN DISCOVERING INSIDE THE T.REX FEATURING ‘KEVIN’ A UNIQUE WORLD FIRST T. REX YOU CAN VIEW INSIDE FROM THE CREATORS OF INSIDE THE CADAVER LAB TICKETS & BOX OFFICE: WWW.INSIDETHETREX.CO.UK EARLY BIRD 1ST RELEASE EARLY BIRD 2ND RELEASE STANDARD 1ST RELEASE SOLD OUT BOOK NOW 16TH MARCH SUITABLE FOR ALL THE FAMILY | AGES 6+ Raring2go! WHAT’S ON APRIL Saturday 28 March – Monday 13 April Easter fun on the farm PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm, Lower Drayton Lane, Penkridge, Staffs, ST19 5RE Get ready for an Easter egg-venture of epic proportions at PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm – enjoy an egg hunt, meet the Easter Bunny, stroll around the tulips & check out the Dino Egg Hatchery PLUS explore massive indoor & outdoor play areas and see friendly animals! www.playatthefarm.co.uk 8 April Exciting Science , Sutton Coldfield Town hall Warning Extreme Fun . Bran New exciting and educational show will amaze and astound all ages from 4 years and upwards ticket price £15 starts 2.30 pm to boo visit visit www.suttontownhall.com MAY 2 - 4 May Jurassic Live Shows at Stratfold Country Park , Dinosaurs activities, Walk with dinosaurs To book your tickets 01827 830389 or visit www.stratfold.com 23rd - 31st May Giraffe Jamboree at West Midlands Safari Park Join us this May half-term for our brandnew event! Enjoy a giraffe-themed acrobatic show, meet our friendly mascot Gerald, get creative with crafts, and learn more about these incredible animals. Plus, keep an eye out for baby giraffes Namara and Olive out on Safari. 25- 29 May New Live Birmingham ,Inside the T-Rex How a predator was built To book tickets visit insidethetrex.co.uk JUNE 27- 28 June Fire and Rescue Show with visitors from Paw Patrol Marshall and Chase At Stratfold Country Park To book your tickets 01827 830389 or visit www.stratfold.com
Raring2go! turns 21 In 2026, Raring2go! proudly celebrates its 21st birthday and in so doing marks over two decades of being the Go-To Guide for Families looking for things to do, places to go and ways to make the most of family life locally. What started 21 years ago as a simple idea has growninto a much-loved family magazine and website, trusted by parents, carers, schools and local businesses alike. Our aim has always been the same: to bring together the very best activities,events, classes, days out and family-friendly services in one easy place. Over the years, we’ve supported thousands of local businesses,helped families plan brilliant days out and become a trusted source for everything from toddler groups to teen activities. As family life has changed, so have we; embracing digital alongside our much-loved magazines and continuing to evolve to meet the needs of modern families onthego. Turning 21 is a huge milestone, and we couldn’t have done it without our wonderfully engaged community.A heartfelt thank you to our readers, advertisers, contributors, schools and local partners.Your support means everything to us and is the reason for our enduring success. So here’s to raising a (family-friendly!) glass to 21 years of Raring2go!.We’re excited about what’s ahead and remain committed to championing local businesses, inspiring family adventures and helping families create new memories for years to come. Here’s to the next chapter of Raring2go! – still raring to go, 21 years on. 24 raring2go.co.uk 25 Raring2go! ANNIVERSARY! Raring2go! AVFC BUY NOW: TICKETS.AVFC.CO.UK VILLA PARK IS THE PLACE TO BE!
Visit Us Hall's Garden Centre 211 Chester Road New Oscott Sutton Coldfield B73 5BD 0121 354 6858 www.hallsgardencentre.com We are now active on multiple social media platforms. Keep updated with latest news and offers by following us using the handles below; Stay Updated halls_gardencentre hallsgardencentre Established in 1952 and still a family-run business, visit your local garden centre for anything and everything garden and outdoor related! From seeds, plants and pots to ornaments, greenhouses and sheds. SPRING GARDENING TIPS With the spring weather now approaching it’s never a better time to start enjoying all that your garden has to offer. Insects are not the only ones getting busy in a garden, you and the kids can all get involved tidying up after winter with sweeping and leaf clearing. A really quick way to make the garden look instantly refreshed, especially pots and containers is to dress them with a fresh layer of compost. Start Growing It’ll soon be time to start thinking about sowing your summer vegetables and this is a great way to get the kids involved, learning about how food grows and getting involved in the entire process from seed to ready-to-eat. Tomatoes and lettuce seeds can all be sown indoors really easily, simply fill a tray with compost (the part kids normally enjoy the most, playing with soil!) and sow two lines of seed within it. After a few weeks in a warm sunny spot and when they’re around 8-12cm tall you can transfer the individual buds to individual small pots and put outside to develop. Broad beans, carrots, brussels sprouts can all be sown indoors together with cabbages and spinach if you want to get really green-fingered. Keep them in well-lit positions so that the seedlings grow into stocky healthy plants. 26 raring2go.co.uk 27 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Raring2go! RARING2GROW
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 28 raring2go.co.uk 29 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Here’s what one of our franchisees says about Raring2go! You really can have a rewarding career and bring up your family! I decide my working hours. Raring2go! has allowed me the flexibility to do the school run, attend sports days, and take time off in the school holidays. My family & I have been privileged to try so many new activities and days out. We’ve reviewed after hours events at Marwell Zoo and attended opening events at Paultons Park. Most of all, I love working with some fantastic local businesses and amazing organisations. Sometimes, as I’m sat chatting with them over a hot chocolate, I can’t believe how lucky I am that this is part of my job! Being a Raring2go! Editor The role of Editor is very varied, with everything from researching local what’s on info, social media, design, distribution and sales. Support is ALWAYS available from the Raring2go! Franchise. No previous experience is necessary although an interest in the local area is helpful. Please note that a financial investment of £6,999 is required to buy this established business. If you’re passionate about local families having fun and you’re eager to be your own boss, I’d love to talk to you. Don’t miss out on this rewarding career and family friendly lifestyle. Ask for more details by calling Penny on 07929 656748 or by email to penny.beddows@raring2go.co.uk Have you ever dreamed of taking control of your working life to fit around your family? We’re looking for a special person to join our network by purchasing either a new, or existing, magazine franchise area. Could you be the next Raring2go! Editor? Sutton Coldfield Your local Franchise is FOR SALE!
WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO INSIDE THE T REX IN SOLIHULL Children taking part will be invited to participate in safe, controlled at seat experiments lead by qualified experts that have featured on both BBC & the Discovery Channel. Our learning offers more than their favourite dinosaur book and is something they experience not something they sit through. There’s nothing else like it. Each live experience is 90 minutes long. There is a 15 minute interval with plenty of get hands on activities with the opportunity to see and learn so much. Come with us to see how a predator was built…Suitable for: all the family ages 6+ Run time: 90 minutes with an interval Venue: indoor, heated & seated Accessible: wheelchair friendly Parking: free parking on site Refreshments: restaurant, bar & Starbucks onsite T. rex: ‘Titan’ a unique world first. Presenters: BBC & Discovery experts, DBS checked. Format: see & do, get hands on, discovery. Additional charges: none Admission & Event times on Mon 25 to 31st May. Event runs during half term *the winning date will be Wed 27th May 6pm change will be subject to availability at the time of winning/claim Raring2go! WIN WIN A TICKET FOR 4 PEOPLE TO PLAY@ LOWER DRAYTON FARM We’ve teamed up with award-winning family farm attraction PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm to offer you the chance to win a great family day out – whatever the weather! From exploring the massive indoor playbarns and acres of outdoor play space to learning all about the farm’s friendly animals there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained. Whatever time of year you visit, you’ll find fun seasonal activities too – from seeing inside the lambing barn till early April, to Easterthemed activities, farm trailer rides throughout summer, epic foam parties during summer break and September’s Harvest Hoedown. Best of all, the 750-acre working farm is located just of J13 of the M6 – so it’s super-easy to find! To be in with a chance to win a PLAY@ ticket for 4 people enter our competition on this page. 30 raring2go.co.uk To enter the competition, visit Sutton Coldfield | Raring2go! - Competitions - DOUBLE CELEBRATIONS! Since the very first Raring2go! hit Wolverhampton back in the early 2000s, our family magazine has grown, helping local families discover great days out, clubs, events, offers and so much more! To mark this milestone, we’re giving away 22 Maped Colour’Peps packs (one for each area!) to schools near you. One lucky child’s classroom will win an amazing 150-piece colouring set – and the winning child gets their own Maped Infinity colouring pencils too! We have partnered up with Maped Helix and one winning school will receive a Maped Color’Peps 150 Piece Colouring Set – a fantastic classroom-friendly kit packed with a wide variety of colouring tools, all stored in a handy case and suitable for multiple ages. In addition, the winning child will receive a pack of Maped Infinity colouring pencils WIN A FAMILY TICKET - 2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN. TO DUDLEY ZOO Dudley Zoo are celebrating a big birthday next year. How old will the Zoo be in 2027 ? a. 80 years ,b 90 years or c. 100 years Raring2go! COMPETITIONS COMPETITIONS
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