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4 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WELCOME 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. Whether you are staying close to home or heading further afi eld this holiday, I hope you have a wonderful Summer with lots of opportunities for memory making and fun. 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: Raring2gosuttoncoldfi eld Copyright © 2023 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 We take the time to be sure that you get the best possible eyecare and advice. Remember children get free NHS eye tests while they are under 16 and 16 to 18 if in full time learning. The optometrists, Tony and Callum, tailor their eye examinations to the needs of every age group. We take a special interest in reading difficulties and the management of ‘short sightedness’ (myopia). We also provide emergency eye care, retinal photography and CT scanning of the eyes. 28 Walmley Road, B76 1QN Your local family run opticians please call or email any enquiries Tel. 0121 351 2344 or cmorriswalm@gmail.com WALMLEY ROAD FISH & CHIPS THE FOX OPTICIAN
5 Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES S4 Swim School have been providing the service of swimming lessons to thousands of children and adults for over a decade. Lessons run at many great pools during term time and school holidays. • Small groups • Online personal member area • Term plans available to download • Personal swimmer achievement records • Fast progression through groups S4 Swim School have been p service of swimming lessons of children and adults for ov 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 REGISTERED What our parents say... "The tutors are so wonderful, they are professional, and you can see how much they care about the children". Jane Willis "Sam and his team have been fantastic! The tutors who have worked with my son have been supportive, inspiring and compassionate. The sessions are very well run, with very small groups. I have been really impressed with my son’s progress". Fiona Wilson "In the words of my 10 year old daughter “I have learnt more from Mark and Heather during the last few months than a year in school!” Inspiring teachers, fun sessions and great resources. Thanks Sam and the team". Naveed Mohammed BOOK YOUR CHILD'S FREE ASSESSMENT TODAY SAVE OVER 20% ON YOUR FEES AND GET YOUR 1ST SESSION FREE! *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. The first session free is available for all new customers signing up and quoting Raring2Go. Over 20% off fees is available for new customers signing up for a full membership for two sessions per week. We also have offers for people who wish to have one session per week. You are protected by our no-risk two-week guarantee. Check out the front page for more information about our outstanding tuition
6 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! HOLIDAY CLUBS For more info visit aspire-sports.co.uk or call 0121 663 1979 Choice of venues and activities *Offer ends 5pm Friday 7th July Ofsted registered Action-packed childcare this Summer Holiday Open from8am - 6pm BOOK ONLINE For more info and to book your place visit activecamps.co.uk or call 0121 663 1082 Sutton ʶˢ˟˗Ѓ ˘˟˗ Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School 15% OFF* with code SUM23SC Monday 24th July - Friday 1st September There is a 10% discount available for multiple siblings booking on. 2023 TENNIS CAMPS! £15 FOR MEMBERS AND £18 FOR NON MEMBERS. JUST LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE WHICH DAYS YOU WANT. CONTACT CHRIS COOK FOR COSTS To book on to any of the above, please contact Chris Priddle on 07948801210 or email at cdpriddle@hotmail.com for more information. HIGHBRIDGE ROAD, WYLDE GREEN, SUTTON COLDFIELD B73 5QB CO Summer Camps we will be running them from the 31 July to 4 August & 14 – 18 August. 9am – 3 pm each day
7 Raring2go! HOLIDAY CLUBS • Parkour • Playdays • Trampolining & Tumbling • Gymnastics & Tennis* and more! plus Across 7 Leisure Centres in Birmingham Beeches Pool & Fitness Centre, Cocks Moors Woods Leisure, Erdington Leisure Centre, Fox Hollies Leisure Centre, Northfield Leisure Centre, Stechford Leisure Centre and Wyndley Leisure Centre Intensive Swim Lessons For full details and to book visit birminghamleisure.com *Available depending on the leisure centre. Wednesday 26th July - Friday 1st September HOLIDAY CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Fun for children aged 5 - 12 years Wednes FROM £21.55 per child, per day for Holiday Club BCLT_SummerAdvert_RaringtoGo_129x182mm.indd 1 15/06/2023 09:57
8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! HOLIDAY CLUBS HOLIDAY CLUBS Aspire Sports Active Camps , Sutton Coldfi eld 24th July – 1st September 15 % off when you quote SUM23C, Bishop Vesey Grammar school , Sutton Coldfi eld for more information visit activecamps.co.uk or call 0121 663 1082 Ackers Adventure , Birmingham 24th July – 1 st September Holiday Camp each day includes 3 outdoor activities for 8 -1 6 year olds. Bushcraft, skiing , climbing , canoeing, kayaking, zip wire ...lots more £36 per child per day ackers-adventure.co.uk Rowans Holiday Club, Sutton Coldfi eld 24th July – 1 st September Lots of exciting trips and activities 7.30am -6pm www.rowans-nursery@live.co.uk 0121 354 1752 Hollyfi eld Holiday Camp 24 July – 4 August 9-5 pm Den building, trip to Rectory park, Bake off, crafts and sports day. £25 per child to book contact 0121 311 2920 or visit www.hollyfi eldnursery.com Sutton Tennis Club, Wlyde Green, Sutton Coldfi eld. 31 July to 4 August & 14 – 18 August. 9am – 3 pm each day. Cost £15/£18 for members /non-members. To Book 07948801210 chrispiddle@hotmail.com S4 Swim School. swim intensives over the summer holidays pools in Walsall, Castle Vale, Tamworth and Edgbaston... link shows all the venues: https://www.s4swimschool.uk/swimintensives/ Fun Fest Holiday Club, Walmley and Four Oaks Summer – July 25th – September 1st For children aged 3- 12 year olds. Prices: Half day - £20, Full day - £35, Sibling discount - £32, Full week £160 Super Summer Holiday Clubs and Activities Birmingham Leisure Centre’s 26th July - 1st September £21.55 per child To book your child’s place Birmighamleisure.com summer HOLIDAY CIRCUS & AERIAL CAMP A day of fun circus and aerial skills for kids age 5 to teens: »Aerial hoop» Aerial silks »Aerial lollipop, » Pole » Mixed flow (juggling, poi & hula hoops) » Stretch & floor tricks D Y 10am - 3pm ADDICTIVE FITNESS: 53 Coleshill Industrial Estate, Station Rd, Coleshill. B46 1JT £25 per child Ages 5-16 Wednesday 2nd Aug & 16th Aug Tel. 07803043933 www.addictivefitness.co.uk
9 Raring2go! HOLIDAY CLUBS HOLIDAY CLUBS - SUTTON Fun Fest offers children a choice about how they spend their holidays. With exciting activities each morning & afternoon children can plan their own individual holiday programmes. Summer 25th July - 1st September Autumn 30th October - 3rd November Visit our website to see latest timetables & make bookings 3-12 YEAR OLDS www.fun-fest.co.uk SUTTON WALMLEYDeanery School, 14 Fox Hollies Road, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield B76 2RD SUTTON FOUR OAKSHillwest Primary, Clarence Road, Four Oaks, Sutton, B74 4LD Prices: £35 full day 8am-6pm Weekly block bookings Mon-Fri £160 Sibling discount 2nd/3rd Child £32, Half day £20 Morning 8-1pm afternoon 1pm-6pm Fun Fest activities: Go-Karting, Animaltastic, Athletics, Beauty school, Circus training, Creative Cooks, Ultimate Frisbee, Archery and lots, lots more!
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11 Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES MOMENTS TOUCHWOODSOLIHULL.CO.UK CONNECT WITH US Get your buckets and spades at the ready - Costa del Solihull is back at Touchwood! Pull up a deck chair, build some sand castles and enjoy fun family days in the sun - who knows, you might even see a mermaid or two! 22ND JULY - 3RD SEPTEMBER
12 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES SATURDAY SUCCESS SCHOOL Believe Achieve CaCall Jane for your A ur Assessment 07767 860 177 or e @sky.com 0 177 or ema sky.com o emaiil Janemason@sky.co n@s 86 www.sa ysc olsuccess.co.uk aturdayschoo uk ayschoolsuccess.co ww Taught by Qualified Teachers and START EARLY 11 + TUTORING FOR 2024 EXAMS EYEF, KEY STAGE 1 AND 2 rch, t Chur Streetly Methodist Church, y, Streetly, Thornhill Road, St B743EH EVER TUTORING Parent and baby / toddler classes available at 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 ColdÀ eld, B75 7NQ. Beautiful pole and aerial dance studio in Coleshill offering kids (from age 4), teens and adults classes. ËAerial Silks ËAerial Hoop ËPole Fitness Ë Gymnastics ËAerial Yoga Call 07803 043933 or visit: www.addictivefitness.co.uk
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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. K B it i Tid i l di i t l h it 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. 14 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO
15 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO KOMBATKIDS LITTLE SUTTON PRIMARY SCHOOL To register text: child name / class location t: 07730 899722 e: info@kombatkids.com w: www.kombatkids.com f: www.facebook.com/kombatkids WELCOMING NEW BEGINNERS AT TUESDAY 3.45-4.45PM / 5.15-6.15PM The Right Choice! First 3 classes FREE! Worcester Road, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield. B75 5NL ALDRIDGE CHURCH CENTRE 14 The Green, Aldridge, WS9 8NH MONDAY 5.15-6.15PM ALL SAINTS CHURCH CENTRE Belwell Lane, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield.B74 4TR FRIDAY 5.45-6.45PM / SATURDAY 8.55-9.55AM NEW OSCOTT PRIMARY SCHOOL Markham Road, New Oscott, Sutton Coldfield. B73 6QR FRIDAY 3.45-4.45PM 1992-2022 DEANERY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL THE SANCTUARY 14 Fox Hollies Rd, Walmley Sutton Coldfield. B76 2RD Tangmere Drive, Castle Vale. B35 7PX MONDAY 5.30-6.30PM / WEDNESDAY 5.30-6.30PM FRIDAY 5.30-6.30PM
16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON What’s On? Summer 2023 JULY Until 26 August (Saturdays only) Drayton Manor – Summer Nights This Summer, Saturday night is party night at Drayton! Dance the night away with live bands & DJ, late night riding and themed food & drink. Day ticket: 10:30am - 9pm. Evening ticket: 5pm - 9pm. www.draytonmanor.co.uk Until 1 October Compton Verney – Quentin Blake: Birds, Beasts and Explorers Sir Quentin Blake is one of the most celebrated illustrators and writers of children’s books working today. Over the course of a career spanning several decades, Blake has illustrated more than 500 books, bringing to life treasured literary characters in his unmistakeable style and inspiring generations. Showcasing over 70 original illustrations, this exhibition takes inspiration from recurring themes in Blake’s work – birds, fantastical fl ying creatures and the joy of exploring in nature – as well as theflying creatures that call Compton Verney’s grounds home. www.comptonverney.org.uk 5-16 July 2023 Sutton Coldfi eld Community Games , 12 – 5 pm Two days of games being held Wyndley Leisure Centre Price for tickets £6 pre book and pay on the day £7 per day Gamescommunity-games.uk/onlinebooking/ 6 July – 16 September Birmingham Hippodrome – The Lion King Set against the majesty of the Serengeti to the evocative rhythms of Africa, The Lion King tells the story of Simba’s epic journey to fulfi l his destiny as King of the Pridelands. Director Julie Taymor uses breathtaking theatrical magic to bring Disney’s beloved animated feature to life in a production which has thrilled over 110 million people around the world. www.birminghamhippodrome.com 16 July - 3 September (Sundays only) Shakespeare Express The ever-popular Shakespeare Express runs from either Birmingham Snow Hill or Stratford upon Avon, calling at Birmingham Moor Street and on the outward journey only, at Henley in Arden. The journey from Stratford runs at express speeds of up to 75 mph via Solihull non-stop to Birmingham Moor Street. www.vintagetrains.co.uk 17 July – 3 September Wistow Maze To highlight the problems facing the world’s marine wildlife, Wistow Maze has been designed in the shape of a Sea Turtle for the 2023 season. Visitors have tofi nd 12 quiz boards, each one featuring an endangered marine animal and the problems that they face. The giant 8 acre maize maze has a fun quiz trail hidden amongst its 3 miles of pathways, with high-level bridges and towers giving stunning panoramic views. With plenty of space, the maze offers great outdoor entertainment for young and old. Visitors can also take part in a variety of mini mazes and games in the Activity Funyard, which includes a space-hopper track, hoopla, beanbag throwing and a football shooting game. Opens 17 July - 3 Sept (daily), then weekends only until 17 Sept. www.wistow.com 21 July Birmingham Botanical gardens Secret gardens, out door Theatre 6pm – 9.45pm www.birminghambotanicalgardens. org.uk/whatson/
17 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 22 July – 3 September Touchwood – Mer-tastic Beach Get your buckets and spades at the ready – Costa del Solihull is back at Touchwood. Pull up a deck chair, build some sandcastles and enjoy family fun days in the sun – who knows you might even see a mermaid or two! www.touchwoodsolihull.co.uk 22 July – 3 September Fairytale Farm - Fairytale Festival You won’t want to miss the ‘Fairytale Festival’. With interactive fairy tale storytelling that will bring some of the most famous fairy tales alive, a puppet show, crafts and summer games, there will be something for everyone. Activities include interactive storytelling, puppet show workshop, helping to build Hansel & Gretel’s cottage, games and challenges along the trail and an enchanting fairy tale sandcastle competition (The winner will receive a family Annual Pass worth £150!) www.fairytalefarm.co.uk 22 July – 3 September Stratford Butterfl y Farm – Summer Holiday Activities Visit the newly opened Rainforest Realm, an exciting display linking the butterfl y farm to the rainforests of Belize and the ancient Maya civilisation. Meet the MiniBeast handling sessions and Butterfl y Life-Cycle demonstrations will take place daily at 11am (except Bank Holiday Monday) in the Discovery Zone. Pupae Preparation demonstrations will take place at 11am each Wednesday throughout the summer holidays. The whole family can fi nd out how the pupae are transported from butterfl rr y farmers in the tropics to its arrival at the butterfl r y farm and preparation for the Emerging Case. Handling and demonstrations subject to change depending on availability and the welfare of the animals. www.butterfl yfarm.co.uk 23 July – 3 September Warwick Castle – Biggest Summer in History Over a thousand years in the making, it’s the biggest summer in history at Warwick Castle. From incredible evening events to action-packed days, it’s sure to be a summer that will go down in history! For a limited time only, Horrible Histories®- Wicked Warwick returns to reveal the terrible truth behind the turrets. But that’s not all! Fill your day with fun with a full lineup of shows and activities. From The Realm of Zog to Wars of the Roses LIVE!, there’s something for everyone. www.warwick-castle.com
JULY 26 July – 3 September Hatton Adventure World – Great Summer Adventure Dinosaurs Alive! Back for 2023 - Bigger and better than ever before! Enjoy a daily programme of dinosaur shows, activities and meet & greets. In addition to Dinosaurs Alive there will be a full programme of animals, action & adventure for all the family. All included in your admission. www.adventure.hattonworld.com 26 July – 3 September Charlecote Park – Summer of Play Enjoy a vibrant and colourful summer of play in the outdoors at Charlecote Park. Discover a jam-packed summer of play over the summer holiday. Play on repeat and pop back to enjoy activities every week. Bring a picnic and spend the days adventuring in the parkland and getting stuck into ‘Play’ themed games and activities. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 28 July – 6 August Birmingham Festival ‘23Proudly outdoors and free to access, the Festival will echo the city-centre experience of the Commonwealth Games, taking over Centenary Square with live music and performance, creative and participatory activities, and big-screen content to conjure the shared experiences, magic and memories of the summer of ‘22. Across 10 days and 9 evenings, Birmingham Festival 23 will welcome audiences, artists, local communities and volunteers, refl ecting the diversity of the city, to come together to watch, listen, relax, dance and play. www.birminghamfestival23.co.uk 29 July Sarehole Mill – Fantasy Comic Book WorkshopStart your journey through a fantasy world with this comic book workshop. This two hour session will begin with a brief tour of the Sarehole Mill grounds as we hear how J.R.R. Tolkien was inspired by the site. We’ll then you will be guided through the fundamentals of story telling and comic book techniques that will help you tell your own unique and engaging story. Use collage, watercolour and ink to create vibrant and exciting pictures to imagine impossible and fantastic worlds and adventures. All materials provided and your creations are yours to take home at the end of the workshop. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 29 – 30 July Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Gardens – Legendary Joust Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four legendary knights compete for honour and glory in the Grand Medieval Joust. See lances shatter, feel the thunder of hooves and hear the roar of the crowd as reputations are won and lost. Our fearless fi ghters and their magnifi cent horses will charge at each other at full speed in and unforgettable display of chivalry and sheer courage. Choose your champion and cheer them on to victory – or console them in defeat. www.english-heritage.org.uk AUGUST 1 – 6 August Compton Verney – LuminariumSince 1992, Architects of Air’s luminaria have enchanted over 3 million visitors in more than 40 countries around the world - the Timisien has been to Madrid, Sydney, Barcelona, Los Angeles and now it is coming to Compton Verney for the fi rst time. Visitors have the chance to explore the sculpture, experiencing the beauty of light and colour as they move through a dazzling maze of domes, columns and tunnels of the Luminarium. The Luminarium is half the size of a Rugby Pitch and each of the domes immerses people in a unique environment. www.comptonverney.org.uk 18 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON
19 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON SUMMER GARDENING After all the rain and now wonderful sunshine, gardens are definitely coming to life and blooming with wonderful arrays of greens and colourful flowers. Here are some top gardening tips from Hall’s Garden Centre to help you make the most of your garden this summer. Flowers: Deadhead summer bedding plants regularly so that all of the plants’ g energy goes into making new fl owers. p g y p Vegetables: Cabbages, caulifl owers and brussels sprouts can all be planted outside. Turnips and swede can be sown, ready p p for harvesting between November and p y February. Fruits: Strawberries will be turning red and ready to pick. Add straw underneath to protect the fruit from touching the soil and t hi th il d remove any yellow leaves. Apple and pear p g trees can both be pruned to aid growth pp p y y and retain shape. Don’t forget to feed your p g tomatoes to ensure they keep growing into p wonderfully juicy fruits! Hall’s Garden Centre has hundreds of gardening items, plants, seeds and tools and are now back open 7 days a week. Visit p them at Hall’s Garden Centre, 211 Chester p Road, B73 5BF. Give them a call on 0121 354 6858 or visit their website at https://www.hallsgardencentre.com 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.
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AUGUST 5 – 6 August Jephson Gardens – Art in the Park Festival A free curated arts festival with a difference. They showcase, sell and provide live demonstrations from artists and craftspeople in Warwickshire and the Midlands. Celebrate independent local and regional food and drink. The best live music, dance and theatre from our own doorstep alongside nationally and internationally renowned companies. Over 2 days in August in the beautiful surroundings of Jephson Gardens and Mill Gardens. www.artinpark.co.uk 6 August Birmingham Botanical gardens Robin Hood, out door Theatre 6.15 pm https://www.birminghambotanicalgardens. org.uk/whatson/ 6 August 10 am -4 pm Kids Car Fest in the Parade Sutton Coldfi eld Icon cars from much lovedfilms will be rolling into Sutton Coldfi eld this Summer the town will see four wheeled legendsfromHollywoods famous Movies will appear at the Kids Car fest in the Parade, Sutton Coldfi d eld. Monday 7th August & Wednesday 23rd August 2023 Moorhall Hotel Teddy Bear Tea Party Arrival time 12.30 pm afternoon tea from 1.30pm With Crafts, Woodland Bear Hunt & Storytime A summer holiday treat for little ones! Book now for our new summer holiday event for young families. Arrive at 12.30 and begin with a craft session to make your binoculars to search for the bear. Start in the big dark forest, through the long wavy grass and thick oozy mud and pick up a story stone at each stop to put in your basket. Then head back to a Teddy Bear Tea Party and take your teddy bear for a hospital check-up to check their teddies over after your adventure. Then after some activities and storytime on the lawns, sit down to a delicious summer afternoon tea which includes three tiers of freshly made sandwiches, scones and dainty cakes with lots of tea and coffee (and squash for the children). Remember to bring your own teddy! Price: £22 per child | £32 per adult Recommended for 3 to 6 year olds - older or younger siblings welcome too! Crafts and entertainment provided by Imaginations Run Wild 2022 Book online or contact our events team on 0121 308 3751 or email events@ moorhallhotel.co.uk 12 August Rowans Day Nursery Summer Carnival 12-3pm Raffl e, Bric a Brac, Tombola, face painting and Food stalls 74 – 76 Kings Rd , New Oscott, Sutton Coldfi eld B73 5AE 12 – 13 August mac Birmingham – Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So BARMY BRITAIN is back with the hit West End show, full of crazy new characters and rude new rulers from Britain’s barmy past! Will you be conquered by William? Will you sink or swim with King Henry I? Go house hunting with Henry VIII! Join the gorgeous Georgians as they take over England! Break into Buckingham Palace and hide from the Queen Victoria! www.macbirmingham.co.uk 22 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON
British Science Week 5th - 14th March Away With Words By Sophie Cameron Reviewed by Willow Brown, Aged 10 - West Midlands Raring2Read! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FAMILIES Does your family enjoy reading? Then join our Facebook group, to share ideas, tips and recommendations. www.facebook.com/groups/raring2read This book was great. It showed me what it would be like to go to school in a country when I cannot speak the language and how difficult it must be for non-English speakers. I couldn’t put this bookdown! It tells the story of two girls - one who is a non-English speaker from Catalan who moves to Scotland and the other - a girl who has selective mutism. My favourite thing about this book is the way it is written - it is structured really well, representing what it feels like to not und tranridithtiei la uagewith squggly initi~ ~ ~as if it is just all mumbled jumbled up words coming out because she is not English. I sympathised with the character and it made me think about children in my school. Raring2go! would like to thank LoveReading4Kids, for this wonderful review. LoveReading4Kids, theUK’s leading children’s book recommendation website, is now a bookstore with social purpose, where 25% of the cover price can be donated to a school to buy books. Because books change lives. Buy a Book. Support a School MakeaDiffef rer nce. Click anywhere on this page t buy this book or visit: www.lovereading4kids.co.uk Huge thanks to Willow Brown for her brilliant review. 23 Raring2go! READING
raring2go.co.uk 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… 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. Raring2go! WATERPARKS
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. 25 Raring2go! WATERPARKS
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27 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON AUGUST 13th August Moorhall Hotel Superhero Afternoon Tea 12.30pm arrival for 1pm start The emergency signal has been triggered. The heroes must assemble to save Moor Hall from danger! Sit down to a delicious Afternoon Tea at 4* Moor Hall Hotel & Spa in Sutton Coldfi eld this summer and learn how to become a superhero with the help of Captain America, Spiderman and Wonder Woman. Our characters will perform songs, teach hero skills, perform fun interactive dances and with your help they will defeat the villain that wants to take over the event! Price: £26 per child under 12 | £36 per adult Book online or contact our events team on 0121 308 3751 or email events@moorhallhotel.co.uk 25 – 27 August Silverstone Bank Holiday Festival For over thirty years, the home of British motorsport has played host to the event (formerly known as ‘Silverstone Classic’) and while the event continues to boast an unrivalled line-up of the best historic motorsport and thousands of classic cars, its new name celebrates the development of off-track entertainment offered to all festival-goers… not just petrolheads! Over three amazing days, all generations will come together to enjoy three nights of live music, an F1 FanZone, extreme sports stunt displays and masterclasses plus a free funfair in the Adrenaline Zone, a buzzing Village Green complete with its very own Foodie Fest, garden games, crazy golf, and much more all included in the standard ticket price. Accompanied kids aged 15 and under go free. www.silverstone.co.uk 26 – 28 August Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Gardens – 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. Swords will clash and the winner will be decided in the Grand Melee fi nale. Immerse yourself in the medieval encampment and meet characters from the past to hear all about weapon repairs, cooking and day-to-day life. www.english-heritage.org.uk 31 August Packwood House – Outdoor Theatre: Bad Dad Pack a picnic, dress for the weather, and head to Packwood for a unique outdoor theatre experience of David Walliams’ Bad Dad. Performance starts at 6pm, gates with be open from 5pm. www.nationaltrust.org.uk SEPTEMBER 23 September Ackers Adventure – Thrill Seeker Day A great day out for all the family. Skiing, Archery, Climbing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Zip Wire and Tower Drop. There is also free tobogganing for under 12’s with a paying adult. These days run similarly to a theme park. Queue up for activities that you would like try – you can do them multiple times or try them all! www.ackers-adventure.co.uk
28 raring2go.co.uk 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 Robi Sparrows, Black Birds and so many more visit our gard n a daily basis, so download the RSPB‘Go Birdwatching’activity sheet and see how many different birds are visiting you every day! Click here. https://www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/downloads/wildchall enge/activity-sheets-2021/english/327-0546-20-21-wildchallenge_go-birdwatching.pdf 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. https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/09/how-tobuild-a-bug-hotel/ 1 3 2 4 5 10 fun Summer fam
29 Raring2go! PARENTS 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. https://raring2go.co.uk/2023/06/10-great-picnic-ideasfor-the-family/ 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!
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