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4 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WELCOME Hello and welcome to Summer ! The long summer holiday is just around the corner now. This must mean it is time to make sure the holiday camps and childcare are booked and start planning how to keep the kids entertained. There are lots of ideas and inspiration in this summer magazine and great competitions to be won ! I hope you have a fabulous Summer holiday whatever you decide to get up to – indoors, outdoors, educational or simply letting off steam! Hope you have lots of 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 © 2024 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 & CLASSES KOMBATKIDS To register text: child name / class location t: 07730 899722 e: info@kombatkids.com w: www.kombatkids.com f: www.facebook.com/kombatkids The Right Choice! First 3 classes FREE! 1992-2022 WELCOMING NEW BEGINNERS AT LITTLE SUTTON PRIMARY SCHOOL TUESDAY 3.45-4.45PM / 5.15-6.15PM Worcester Road, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield. B75 5NL 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
6 raring2go.co.uk 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... Coppice Hall Primary School, Saturday and Sunday Streetly Community Centre Sunday and Tuesday Streetly Academy Saturday (located outdoors at Streetly Community Centre during the summer holidays) St Francis School, Aldridge Saturday Collingwood Community Centre Sunday NEW LOCAL VENUES COMING IN SEPTEMBER, ENQUIRE NOW! 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...
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8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES SATURDAY SUCCESS SCHOOL Believe Achieve Call for your all Jane f ur Assessment 07767 860 177 or mail or email ky.com r m l Janemason@sky.com 860 www.s ch success.co.uk satuturdayschoo uk yschoolsuccess.co.u success.co u ww Taught by Qualified Teachers and EYFS, Key Stages 1 and 2 and 11+ h Streetly Methodist Church, reetly, Thornhill Road, Streetly, B74 3EH EVER TUTORING 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 NOV_2023_Mag_ad129x89Ad.indd 3 28/11/2023 11:28
9 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES ADDICTIVE CIRCUS ARTS ACADEMY Let your little ones (and not so little ones) run away and join the circus for a day. A monthly 4-hour circus class for kids age 5 to 16 that offers an incredible mix of aerial and ground skills such as trapeze, aerial silks, aerial hoop, aerial lollipop, tippy hoop, pole, juggling, hula hoops, poi, floorwork and more. We also run weekly 1-hour aerial and pole classes for pre-school children, youths, teens and adults. Book on our website www.addictivefitness.co.uk or contact Karen on 07803 043933 for more information. Location: Addictive Fitness Ltd, 53 Coleshill Industrial Estate, Coleshill, B46 1JT FOR KIDS AGED 5-16 Boldmere Ballet School and Sutton Stage School Whether you are 2 or 72, we have a class for you! Pre-School Ballet and Dance - 4pm Fridays Tap, Contemporary Jazz, Theatre Craft - Ages 4+ Saturday mornings Royal Academy Classical Ballet - Ages 4+ Weekdays Arobic Dance - Ages 5+ Fridays Adult Classes in Ballet, Contemporary Jazz and Tap - Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays Established, famly run, friendly school - all ages and abilities welcome. Classes available for the once a week student and those who wish to take their dancing further. EXAMS - FESTIVALS - SHOWS 07932 065 949 jane@theatredance.co.uk www. theatredance.co.uk
JULY Now until September The Botanical Gardens ,The Butterfl y House Let your imagin u ons take fl ke ight s take as you tio im ons take o you inati walk through th see Butterfl y House tter y se er e and s gh t utter t y H wa ut lk theB w alei leidoscope o from of ourful butterfl er ie er ies f r ies fro ourfu a kal scope of colou a across the globe. will leave you in ical experience will This magic tterfl y butt f the bu u see the stages of t e butter awe as you es of g ef rom pupae to graceful fl uttering life cycle, from pupae to gracef res. creature e is Tickets: Entry to the Butterfl y House is h included with a valid entry ticket to the Gardens. www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk 21 July 1.30 pm The Botanical Gardens, Family Explorers join our Conservation Ranger, Sila, for monthly Family Explorers events at the Gardens! Every month, Sila will guide you on a new journey, offering opportunities to connect with nature, learn fascinating facts, and make unforgettable memories with your loved ones. From botanical gems e’s s to curious creatures, there’s so much to - what will yo uncover in our Gardens - what will you fi nd? s mmer Senses Family Explorers: Summ ure using walk’ adventur g Join us on a ‘slow wal ke new s to tune in and make your senses to tune see the biggest nature discoveries. Can you se s feel the grass tree, hear the leaves rustle, fe betwee ll the fragrant between your toes or smell t fl owers? T reco be so muc o ch to cord in c ? There’ll be so m your nature noteb ds re notebook using words and pictures! Time:11am - 12pm or 1:330pm - 2:30pm Meet on the Terrace. Tickets: Participating child are required ldren a q to purchase general admissio ts and ssion ticket the Family Explorers: Summer Sens cket S nses tic et e Fa (£3). www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk anica 31 July The Botanical Gardsens 10:30am – 11:30am GARDENS YOGA: FAMILY EDITION (PIRATES!) teys! Prepare to set sail on an Ahoy, mateys! P o se Aho unforgettable journey of body, mind and f bo soul with our inaugural Gardens Yoga: Family Edition, with an excit irate twist! h an exciting pira Bring along your little shipmates (ages g yo r little shipmates (age 3-8) and for an unforgettable morning or an unforgettable morning of family yoga on the lawn. Our experienced rience instructors will lead you through a of hrough a series of playful yoga poses and activities, all woven g pirate-t into an exciting pirate-themed adventure story. www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk JULY Every weekend until 29 Sep Explorers weekends, West Midlands Safari Park Eddie & Eliza are best friends who like nothing better than exploring. Their parents are all researchers at WMSP, so whilst they are doing their research, Eliza and Eddie like to go off exploring around the Park, discovering new animals and making friends. Meet them at selected times throughout the day at t the day at Explorers’ Play Park, but you may s of t spot them ar the m around other areas of the Park k/events-list too! www.wms t msp.co.uk/events 2 – 6 July Alexandra Theatre – 101 Dalmatians The ati omin ians is com 10 smash hit musical 01 Dalmatians is coming mer, st Kym , starring Kym this to Thee Alexandra this summ m M ear’say) as the Marsh , Hear n Street, h (Coronation gr ella De Vil. greates all, Crue f them al in of st villain of t Wh plots to Whe nist hen fashio ashionista Cruella de Vil p sw in town wipe all the Da atian puppies almati s t oat, there’s to cre to reate her fab us new fur co bulous erdi and trouble for o le ahead or Pongo and Pe oung agging you their litte adora the ter of a rable, tail-wag pups. www.atgtickets.com 10 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON
11 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES AS SEEN ON rugbytots.co.uk The world’s favourite rugby play programme MAKE YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT MORE FUN! TRY RUGBYTOTS Our dynamic weekly play sessions enable boys and girls aged 2–7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment. For more details, just call or email. 0345 313 0803 matthew@rugbytots.co.uk FREE TASTER SESSIONS AVAILABLE! To book a space, contact matthew@rugbytots.co.uk Make your child’s development more fun! Our fun, structured play sessions take children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team. 3 week trial for £12 referencing the code R2G *subject to availability. 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
12 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! HOLIDAY CLUBS & CLASSES information – 07948 801210 or cdpriddle@hotmail.com Ackers Birmingham Summer Holiday Book your child for a day of activities 3 outdoor activities 9.30 am - 4pm children aged 8-16 years old child care vouchers can be used www.ackers-adventure.co.uk Aspire Summer holidays 23 July -30 August 8am - 6pm 15 % Discount code SUM24 SU ENDS 18th July. Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School choice of activities 0121 663 1082 www.activecamps.co.uk Fun Fest Summer Holiday Camp. Walmley and Four Oaks 23 July- 30 August Lots of fun activities to Book visit www.fun-fest.co.uk Centre Stage Summer Drama Club 5-9 August for children aged 3- 10 years A play in a Week at Wylde Green United Reformed Church Hall, Sutton Coldfi eld 07512820452 admin@centrestageschool.org.uk SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUBS, CAMPS & SCHOOLS S4 Swim school Summer Camps at Castle Vale Pool, Queen Mary’s Grammar School (Walsall) and Tamworth Enterprise College. Check dates and times wwws4swimschool.uk Addictive Fitness Workshops Circus Arts Academy for children aged 5- 16 Years 23rd July, 6th Aug., 20th Aug.: all 10am - 3pm, To book 07803043933 or visitwwwaddictivefi tness.co.uk Razzamataz Theatre School Ages 4-6 (Open to current Razz students and non-Razz students, friends are very welcome to book!) Cost per week: £115 Venue: Bishop Walsh Catholic School, B76 1QT. Times: 10:00-13:00 (Performance at 12:30 -13:00 on the Friday) During the week we will be teaching dance, drama and singing. Not only will the students receive this top-class tuition but we will also be working on a small presentation for the parents and guardians to view at the end of the week. We will be focusing on themed musical and commercial songs & dances suttoncoldfi eld@razzamataz.co.uk 07505013160 Sutton Tennis Summer Camp 22 – 26 July; 5 – 9 August Camps run 9.00 am to 3.00 pm Contact Chris Priddle to book or for
13 Raring2go! HOLIDAY CLUBS & CLASSES 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 23rd July - 30th August Autumn 28th October - 1st 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: £38 full day 8am-6pm Weekly block bookings Mon-Fri £175 Sibling discount 2nd/3rd Child £35, Half day £23 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! For more info visit aspire-sports.co.uk or call 0121 663 1979 Ofsted registered The ultimate summer club for active kids! Open from8am - 6pm BOOK ONLINE 23rd July - 30th August Join us for a summer filled with exciting activities, new friendships, and endless fun, all in a safe and secure environment. *Offer ends5pmonFriday19thJuly 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 SUM24SU
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15 Raring2go! HOLIDAY CLUBS & CLASSES Seesaws Holiday Club for children aged 4 to 11 years old opening times 7 am - 6pm Lots of fun activities to enjoy from making biscuits to designing a computer game, going out on day trips and playing outdoor games. The venue is at Seesaws Avenue Road, Erdington, B23 6UY We also have Seesaws Tamworth Holiday Club in Fazeley 4 - 11 years old. Opening Hours 8:00am - 5:30pm Our holiday club give children the opportunity to go on exciting day trips in and around Staffordshire, including Babes in the Wood Forest Schools at Drayton Manor Location - St Paul’s Church Hall, Coleshill Street, Fazeley, Tamworth, B78 3RQ Contact Nursery To book contact either Nick on 07864296330 or Head Office on 0121 382 0401 or bookings@seesawsdaynurseries.com There is a 10% discount available for multiple siblings booking on. 2024 TENNIS CAMPS! £20 FOR MEMBERS AND £24 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 JUS IN AD DAY CONTA F Summer Camps we will be running them from Monday to Friday 2 – 26 July; 5 – 9 August, between 9am & 3pm each day. Book your child in for an adventurous and active day! Each day includes 3 outdoor activities, for ages 8-16. £38 per child HOLIDAY CAMP Drop off 9.30am - 10.00am Pick up 3.30pm - 4.00pm Childcare vouchers accepted
16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Beach Day: Spend a day at the beach building sandcastles, playing beach volleyball, swimming, and enjoying a picnic. Don't forget sunscreen and beach toys! h d h Outdoor Movie Night under the Stars: Set up a projector and screen in the back garden for an outdoor movie night. Bring out blankets, pillows, and snacks for a cosy evening of family entertainment. k : Fruit Picking: Visit a local orchard or berry farm and pick your own fruits. It's not only a fun outdoor activity but also provides fresh, delicious fruits for snacks or homemade treats. Water Balloon Fight: r Cool off on a hot summer day with a family water balloon fight in the back garden. It's a fun and refreshing way to stay active and beat the heat. h k Camping in the Back Garden: Set up a tent, make s'mores, and tell stories around a campfire (if permitted). Camping in the back garden is a great way to introduce younger family members to the camping experience. 10 fun things to do as
17 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Family Bike Ri ood. enic bike trails or ride around your neighbourho Explore sce y g s or ride a ure, Summer is an r a family bike advent is an ideal time for a family bike adven ure viding exer pro her. t time t th providing exercise and quality time together y Ka aking or Canoeing: If you live near a lake or river, consider renting kaya ting kayaks or canoes for a family paddling adventure. It's a great way to enjoy nature while staying active. Outdoor Sports Day: S D ort oo y Outdoor S orts p gani e a amily spo s da w ac it vities like football, r s f rt y ith or ly nisea wit acti da e a family sp s t s Or asketball, or even a mini-Olympics. Divide into teams and a m ve et l, m s p i-O a a i e tball, or n a mini Olymp i O mpics. Divide into teams and mpics. eams ba mpete in a friendly and fun atmosphere. o rie pe e in nd mp a f e o et nd and f pe and fun atmosphere. ere d amt co and Picnic: Outdoor BBQ d have a family barbecue in your Fire up the grill and y ocal park. Pack a back garden or a lo park. Pack a picnic with all the ed burgers, hot dogs, summertime favourites like grilled burge , h and fresh sal fresh salads. ent Park: Amusement Park Spend a day at a local water park or amusement park fo a day at a local water park o k for thrilling rides, water slides, and family entertainment. It's a ng summer memories. surefire way to create ting telsti a a e r a family this Summer
18 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON JULY 6 Jul - 15 Sept Summer Reading Challenge Stourbridge library has announced a plethora of Summer Reading craft activities, head over to our website to see them all!. 12 -14 July Fuse - Lichfi eld Arts Festival At Beacon Park, Lichfi eld, Celebration of live music, vibrant arts , nature and sustainability . Free for everyone Friday 19.00 - 22.00 Saturday 13 July 12.00 - 22.00 Sunday 14 July 11.00 - 18.00 13 Jul Out of Space event, ThinkTank Join notorious on a musical journey to ou distant galaxies with awe inspiring music and dazzling visuals - with the cosmic backdrop of the planetarium. ane www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/ useums org uk/ thinktank/whats-on 20 Jul - 1 Sep Severn Valley Railway Throughout: Summer Family Fun. Plus: Su y Plu oughout: Summer Family Fun. Plu 20 Jul: Day of Dance 27 Jul: Kidderminster station’s 40th anniversary 31 Jul: A wizard’s birthday in Bridgenorth 3 - 4 Aug: Brick Weekend 24 - 25 Aug: Food and Craft Fayre www.svr.co.uk/all-eve o.uk www svr.co.uk/all-events 20 Jul - 1 Sep. I-spy Trail, Bodenham Arboretum out for details of Bodenham tail ta s f Bo nham Look out for details of Bod etu s mmer events, as there is en is m events, as there is boret e Arboretum’s Summer e e more the daily Sum r the daily Summer r mer sure to be more than t ‘I-Spy’ trail such as craft events and the return of the animal man! www. bodenhamarboretum.co.uk/whats-on-diary TBC Jul - TBC Sep. Dino Discovery, Lower Drayton Farm As well as all the usual fun of the farm SSIVE indoor playbarns, acres of – MASS outdoor adventure play, animal talks & ons and the legendary farm trailer interactio summer tickets will include the ride, all s Dino Discovery Maize Maze. amazing aytonfarm.co.uk/events/ lowerdra 21 Jul. Bubble Rush, Acorns Hospice A fantastic bubble-fi lled day - it’s not a race! Run, walk, jog, skip or toddle your way around our family-friendlyy course and take on four coloured bubble stations fi lled with foamy fun. www.acorns. org.uk/acornsevent/bubble-rush 22 July – 15 September. Wistow Maze A giant 8 acre Maize Maze with a fun Quiz Trail hidden amongst 3 miles of paths, with high-level bridges and towers. To mark this year’s Summer Olympics, the maze has t been designed in the shape of a ‘Javelin f Thrower’ with the quiz trail featuring iconic landmarks from previous Olympic host Ol i ks nations. Includes Activity Funyard with mini ivity Fu clu mazes and games for all the family. Situated l d am all th am opposite Wistow Rural Centre with cafe, eW ow ur Centrew garden centre, model village and shops. ntre model village a Opens: Mon 22 July - Sun 1 Sept (daily), n on 22 July - Sun Sep then weekends only until Sun 15 Sept. l S ds ds only until Sun 15 S www.wistow.com 24 JULY -1SeptemberStatfold Country Park ve got everything you need to We’ve got everything you need to g you W e u ed e some family fun at Statfold Country d n a d try t mily f n at Statfo un have some fam old C ntry hav at Statfold Country e me f mi ol Co mily fun Park. Our train rides will take you on a rid Park. Our train rides you on a P ke y n a will tak rk u n ke y on uo r n rid s wi . O n a des will ta you on scenic route around the fi elds at S scen ound the sc n St l e at S h S un t he e aroun nic ro aro tfold s e the elds at Statfold Countr Park. Whilst our Tobys Bar . Whilst our T Coun Toby’s a W To y r C o r Co nt untry ark. Whilst r Tobys B y Park. Whilst our Toby’s Barn Soft Play is sure to keep the little on p e y is ure to S e o oft Pla is sure to ke p itt eon Play is s to k t e ittle n oft e n So t Play s su tle e to ke p the li th tl on y is su t on ay is sure o eep the ones ntertained to let off some steam s nt ained to let off s m f ntertai e eam! nterta so en ertain d t et off s me steam! ert ined to t off som m! you need a break from all the excitement eda e itement, ed xcitem d e If yo ab l the break heexc ou need a brea al m a e m from ou ne xc om you need a break fro can visit our world-reno d o ed yo a ur world-renowned u ca ld- eno ned you can vsit our world
19 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Funded by: birminghammuseums.org.uk/whats-on at Thinktank Family days out ! • • 4k Planetarium • Outdoor Science Garden Don’t miss – Fun, interactive Family Shows locomotive museum - great for all the m enthusiasts. If you want to get out and If u w et about, we’ve got a vintage carousel, t ca ve arts and crafts zone, outdoor play park zo or y rafts andmore! So what are you waiting for? Treat yourself or? Tre wh are yo and the family to a break. To fi nd out more the f rea . To e family to d t m about our events visit www.statfold.com visit wwst a out our ev ta d.co ww.statf ww .s f .c 31 July - 1 August. The Alexandra – Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand t d k in her onktas eppa Pig i back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Join Peppa w, Fun ay Ou a, nDayO how a ew live show, Fu Day Out! Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go a d n fami on er fam y a d fr g e along with h fa ily and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a spec e t th z so to th o the an be d also to the zoo and also the beach for a special party - it’s going to be an exciting and e pa ty t’s goi going t b n e party - it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day. Prepare to ssi p re ackedday Prepar packed day. Prepare to sing and dance with colou ws, feed c urful scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big sandcastles, and even swim in the sea! Packed full of songs, dance and ull o dance an l ea! Packed ful of songs, d ce and muddy puddles, Peppa’s Fun Day Out Pep Day Out dy pud Fu guarantees giggles and snorts for all Peppa es and snorts f s for all P antees nd nt fans, and a perfect introduction to theatre. ction to t ct www.atgtickets.com 1 - 31 Aug. Dino’s and Rhinos, West Midlands Safari Park Stampede through time and join us as join us as tam de through tme and j we celebrate two of our most-loved inhabitants: our incredible charismatic ismatic ou incredib e ch rhinos and our mighty, awesome dinosaurs. medin no and our mi hty, awe www.wmsp.co.uk/events-listt ww.wmsp.co.uk even s-li 23 Aug. Silverstone Festival est histori a of th weekend of th action i n toric race action A weekend of the best histor n the track and the b he tra k an off it! t mily fun off on the track and the best fam torsport, music, food, dancing, family n g ily o ancin , fami ncing, family o in Motorsport, music, food, da ainment and so much more. Take h h more. Take the entertainment and so much m at the home of family for an epic weekend at p British motorsport. www.silverstone.co.uk
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21 Raring2go! NURSERY’S Admissions team 01543 306168 admissions@lichfieldcathedralschool.com Green Gables, Longdon WS15 4PT The Palace, The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LH Challenging curriculum prepares children for academic success Outstanding co-curricular programme Caring teachers who nurture confidence and wellbeing Small class sizes of happy children who love to learn Beautiful rural setting, outdoor learning and plenty of fun Weekly classes for under 5s: Mini Voices, Toddler Rhyme Time and Forest Tots Call 01543 306168 to book “Excellent” ISI Inspection Jan 2022 Highest Rating LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL JUNIOR SCHOOL Stimulating curiosity & nurturing future success More affordable than you might think From £1,500 per term when entitled to 30 free hours Extensive minibus network: Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks, Mere Green, Little Aston, Streetly, Aldridge, Shenstone, Swadlincote, Burton, Alrewas, Harlaston, Tamworth, Fradley, Kings Bromley + free transfers from Lichfield Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.00pm + holiday clubs
22 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! RARING2GROW Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Raring2grow! Blooms & Laughter in the Summer time Turn watering into a game by organising relay races. Children love the competition, and your plants will appreciate the consistent hydration. Colourful Container Planting: Engage children in planting colourful flowers or herbs.This adds a splash of colour to the garden while teaching some essential gardening basics. Weeding Wonders: Transform weeding into a fun scavenger hunt by challenging children to find and remove weeds. They’ll begin to get the importance of regular garden maintenance this way. Butterfly and Bee Spotting: Encourage children to observe and identify butterflies and bees. Planting pollinatorfriendly flowers enhances the garden's educational value. Creative Garden Markers: Craft artistic garden markers with your little ones using things like lolly pop sticks and paint. This adds a personal and bright touch to your garden. Harvesting Happiness: Involve children in harvesting ripe fruits and vegetables. This not only teaches them about food but can also encourage healthy eating habits. Summer Scarecrow Challenge: Create a mini scarecrow as a fun summer project. It adds character to the garden while keeping ‘pesky’ birds at bay. DIY Bird Feeders: Build a bird feeder and place it in your garden. Then watch the birds arrive and feed. It’ll add a new dimesion to your garden's charm and fascination. Garden Diary Continued: Encourage children to continue their garden diary during the summer. This practice develops observational skills and a love for documenting growth. Starry Nights in the Garden: Arrange a stargazing night in the garden. This not only offers a magical experience but also teaches children about the incredible night sky. Summer maintenance in the garden can be less of a chore and more a fun family affair. By combining education with hands-on fun, you're not only cultivating a thriving garden but also helping to build a lifelong appreciation for the wonders of nature in your little ones. Let laughter and blossoms fill your summer days in the garden! Raring2grow! Outdoor fun for budding green-fingers Summer heralds the arrival of a vibrant and colourful garden. Involving children at this time can be educational and entertaining (some even say fun!) So dig in with this simple guide to maintenance jobs and ensure a flourishing and joyous garden for the whole summer.
23 Raring2go! HALL’S GARDEN CENTRE 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.
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 24 raring2go.co.uk 21 Sept Thrillseeker Day, Ackers Adventure A great day out for all the family! the family! ery, climb Skiing, archery, climbing, canoeing, ry, climb g, cano g g, cano ery, climbin kayaking, zip wire and tower drop. There is also free tobogganing for under Th is als e tob in 2s with a paying adult. These days run lt. The 2s with paying adult These days un Thesedays 2s with un yng adu 12s with a paying adult. These days run ad h a 12 e like a theme park – queue up for the ueue up for th like a the park – qu e up for th park – qu il em es you would l activities you would like to t whether ik t t h t activitie would try whe activitie l would do some multiple times or try them all. you do some multiple times or try them all. multip or tr l. ou do ulti y ultiple tmes or tr mes y them al ultiple t mes o y do so e u ple times o p try them ll www.ackers-adventure.co.uk OCTOBER 3 - 6 Oct Severn Valley Railway Autumn Diesel Bash www.svr.co.uk/all-events AUGUST 24 to 25 August The Big Stratfold Weekender Family Friendly Festival, 2 days of music, ly Friendly Festival, 2 d entertainment including tribute acts and and bands. Stratfold Country Park , Tamworth, nt y P rk Stratfold Country Park , Tamworth, try Park Tamwort B79 0BU, 01827 830389, 27 830 B79 0BU, 01827 83 info@stratfold.c fold. in @stratf com @stratf SEPTEMBER 8 Sept Wake up the Zoo, Dudley Zoo An early morning guided tour giving visitors the opportunity to go behind the scenes and get close to a variety of exotic animals. www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/events/whats-onat-dzc 19 - 22 Sept. Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala. www.svr.co.uk/all-events lichfieldarts.org.uk/fuse
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26 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! RARING2READ Graphic Novels are known to help children develop the skills they need to read and comprehend more challenging books later on. From hilarious capers to nail-biting thrillers and superhero adventures to touching tales, there is something here for everyone. Graphic Novels for ages 5 – 7 PABLO AND SPLASH Sheena Dempsey Pablo and Splash are two penguins who live in Antarctica. When they tumble into a scientist’s lab and accidentally zoom off in her Time Bender machine, they end up in the Cretaceous period! How will Pablo and Splash get back to their lovely icy home? AGENT MOOSE Mo O’Hara & Jess Bradley Meet Anonymoose - the best (worst) secret agent in the Big Forest. Along with Owlfred, his slightly more intelligent sidekick, this giant master of disguise has dedicated himself to solving all of Woodland HQ’s mysteries! Can Anonymoose and Owlfred w` /iÀÀ>Vi Ì i ÃÃ} /ÕÀÌi LivÀi Camo steals the title of the Best Secret Agent in the Woods! PRESS START! GAME ON, SUPER RABBIT BOY! Thomas Flintham Press Start! is a series of books aimed at readers who are ready vÀ Ì iÀ wÀÃÌ V >«ÌiÀ Là À those who feel overwhelmed by longer chapter books. ‘Game On, Super Rabbit Boy’ is set in the game of Super Rabbit Boy Land. Super Rabbit Boy has to save Singing Dog Kenilworth Books, Talisman Square, Kenilworth CV8 1JB who has been captured by King Viking. He has to learn from his mistakes as he restarts a level, apply his new knowledge, overcome his fears and go for the win. Graphic Novels for ages 8 -11 FAMOUS FIVE GRAPHIC NOVEL: FIVE ON A TREASURE ISLAND : BOOK 1 Enid Blyton ̽à Õ>] V >` Ƃi½Ã wÀÃÌ ÛÃÌ to Kirrin to meet their cousin George - never call her Georgina! - and her dog Timmy. Exploring together, they discover the location of some ancient family treasure marked on a hidden map. They must work µÕVÞ Ì w` Ì >Ã Ì iÀà >Ài Ãi>ÀV } Ì° EL DEAFO Cece Bell El Deafo is funny and deeply honest. It chronicles the author’s hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with a powerful and very awkward hearing aid called the Phonic Ear. It gives her the ability to hear-sometimes things she shouldn’tbut also isolates her from her classmates. HILDA AND THE STONE FOREST Luke Pearson Hilda’s mum has grounded her, fed up with Hilda making up stories. But when she persuades her brother to help her slip through a >}V «ÀÌ> Ì Ãii Ì i ÌÀ wÀià up on the hill, Mum accidentally gets sucked through too. Mum and Hilda end up somewhere they didn’t expect. s e *UDSKLF 1RYHOV a different route to discover the pleasure of reading
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DIFFERENT PARTS OF A TREE GROW AT DIFFERENT TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Typically, most of the foliage growth happens in the spring, followed by trunk growth in the summer and root growth in Autumn and winter. MORE THAN HALF OF ALL TREE SPECIES .YRTN U O C EN O YLN O NITSIXE There are 60,000 tree species in the world. Brazil, Colombia, and Indonesia have the highest totals for native tree species. SOME TREES HAVE BEEN TO THE MOON “Moon trees'' were grown from seeds taken to the moon during the Apollo 14 mission in early 1971. NASA and the US Forest Service wanted to see if the moon’s orbit caused the seeds to grow differently back on earth. These trees were donated to state forestry services in 1975 and 1976. TREES ARE THE LONGEST LIVING ORGANISMS ON EARTH, AND NEVER DIE OF OLD AGE. California in the USA holds the record for the oldest living trees. Some of California’s bristlecone pines and giant sequoias are 4,000-5,000 years old. Methuselah, an estimated 4,852-year-old ancient Bristlecone Pine, is one of the oldest living trees in the world. TREES CAN HELP YOU FIND YOUR WAY IF YOU GET LOST IN THE WOODS Moss will grow on the northern side of the tree trunk, where there is more shade. Also, a tree’s rings can help point you in the right direction too. If you’re in the northern hemisphere, you can see the rings of the tree grow slightly thicker on the southern side since it receives more light. 5 FACTS ABOUT TREES 28 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON EXIST IN ONLY ONE COUNTRY.
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31 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! A Franchise. No previous experience is necessary although an interest in the local area is helpful. Please note that a financial investment of £7,000 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 Available !
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