3–12 YEARS OLD 25th July – 26th August 2022 BREAKFAST, LUNCH TEA PROVIDED For more information and to book, head to pageS 16 & 17! Summer Holiday Club WHERE: SUN POSTAL SPORTS CLUB WATFORD Sports, arts & crafts, cooking and fun outings! OPENING TIMES 7.30am to 6.00pm WATFORD RMS OPEN DAY P31 FIRST CLASS LEARNING P12 WHAT’S ON P4-9 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk SUMMER 2022
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 2 raring2go.co.uk Big Events inWatford www.watfordbigevents.co.uk Free events for all the family to enjoy fromJune to September z Big Bandstand - June to September 2022 z Big Centenary Event - 4 June 2022 z Big Beach - 25 July to 7 August 2022 z Big Jiveswing Festival - 31 July 2022 z Big Screen - 8 to 21 August 2022 z Herts Pride - 20August 2022 z Colourscape - 20 to 29 August 2022 z Big Sports - 10 September 2022
3 Raring2go! WELCOME TO SUMMER Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/ r2gwatford https://www.instagram.com/ raring2gowatford/ Dear readers, With the sun finally shining down upon us, with it brings a wonderfully sunny sense of optimism. We have SO MUCH to look forward to, and this bumper Summer issue is testament to that! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it! Our ‘What’s On Guide’ is full to the brim of places to go and events to book over the next 3 months to keep you and your families busy. The Summer holidays can feel endlessly long so make sure you pencil in some fun things to do in the diary to break up the days with your little ones and make the most of getting out and about! We’ve got glow in the dark golf, shuffleboard, plus clubs, classes, and the very best camps to keep your little darlings entertained. Don’t miss the special feature on festivals in the area, as well as the best parks to visit! We also have a super special offer for parents wanting a night out during the looooong break at a local favourite of mine, Hudson Place in Rickmansworth! For those of you whose children will be moving into Reception come September (my eldest will be doing so, so I know how you all must be feeling), there’s a very special feature on page 30 to read to help both you, and them, prepare! The next Raring2go magazine is out in the Autumn, so until then, have a fantastic summer – enjoy all the ice cream, sunshine and fun that has been so long overdue! Make sure, wherever you go you mention you’ve seen it in Raring2go Watford! With love, Raring2go! Watford, Editor Rena x A big shout out to all of the SUPERHERO receptionists, teaching assistants, administrators, teachers and other school staff who hand out the Raring2go! magazines to pupils!
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5 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON WHAT’S ON! LOCAL EVENTS LISTINGS Whilst we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all events, please check details with the organiser to avoid disappointment. JUNE Big Bandstand, at Cassiobury Park Bandstand 12th June – 18th September Situated near the Cha Cafe, every weekend during the summer months, it plays host to a jam-packed programme of FREE live shows, playing everything from jazz to ukulele – and of course, lots of traditional brass bands for you to enjoy. What better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon! Summer Evenings, at Paradise Wildlife Park 24th June – 23rd July Visit Paradise Wildlife Park after hours and see the zoo in a whole new light! Take in the stunning backdrop of Paradise Wildlife Park where you can see the amazing animals settle down for the end of the day. These evenings will offer you a unique experience to see the animals in a different light. There will be something for everyone from delicious food and Pimm’s to some tasty ice creams! Oxhey Open Gardens, at Oxhey Village 26th June Oxhey Open Gardens is an annual event, showcasing creative, inspiring, village gardens to enthusiastic gardeners and visitors. As well as gardens of every style and size, you can stop for delicious homemade cakes, teas and refreshments along your route. JULY Mandrakes and Magical Creatures, at Harry Potter Studio Tour 1st July – 12th September Mandrakes and Magical Creatures is arriving at the Studio Tour to shine a spotlight on how your favourite creature effects were brought to life on screen. Remember to be on the lookout for your favourite magical creatures as you explore the Studio Tour, as Cornish Pixies, Dumbledore’s beloved Fawkes and the animatronic Monster Book of Monsters can be spotted during your i it I dditi ill l h v s . n a on, you w earn ow Thestrals and Mandrakes were brought to life using a mixture of scale models and CGI in the Creatures Workshop. Wildfest, at Verulamium Park 2nd July A great family day out in St Albans where you can explore wildlife in and around Verulamium Park. There will be information stands, bird watching, sweep netting, tree walks, scavengers hunts, river dipping, butterfly walks, nature crafts, storytelling and more - lots of opportunities for people to learn about local wildlife conservation and how they can get involved. Come along and go wild! Chorleywood Village Day, at Chorleywood Common 9th July The eighteenth Chorleywood Village Day will be held on Chorleywood Common. Join in with what will be a fun filled day for all the family. Lots of stalls, performances, food, drink and more, including a funfair!
6 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON JULY Larks in the Park, at Victoria Playing Grounds 11th July Larks in the Parks is a popular event, offering a day of fun and entertainment for all the family, where communities come together in a nearby green space to enjoy a picnic with friends and family. Entertainment includes live music, bands, activities, rides, crafts, inflatables, cake stalls and a Giant Bubbleologist! Bat Night, at Highfi eld Park 15th July These evening events are suitable for the young and old alike. After a short talk about bats at the Visitor Centre you will then go out into the night with a bat detector to listen to and identify the bats who live in Highfield Park. Amazing Summer Adventures, at Odds Farm Park 21st July – 4th September Head down to Odds Farm Park for acres of amazing outdoor adventures, splashtastic sand & water play, entertainment, animal encounters and stacks more fun! Big Camp, at Ashridge Estate 23rd July Bring the whole family for a fun-filled night at Ashridge. This is a rare opportunity to pitch your tent in their meadow, surrounded by acres of ancient woodland. There’ll be plenty of activities on offer for you and the kids to get involved in throughout the day and night, so bring your friends for a perfect summer evening. Summer Festival of Fun, at Mead Open Farm 23rd July – 29th August EVERY DAY during the summer holidays, join Jonny Swagger, Slick Smith, Diamonique, and their Rock star friends for festival themed shows and activities every 30 minutes! Plus, enjoy Circus Skills, Festival Games, and more. All the usual farm fun is included in your ticket too! Summer Spectacular, at Willows Farm 23rd July – 4th September Join Willows Farm this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun! C d l i h M i M b ome an get ost n t e a ze aze ut make sure you find your way out to enjoy the NEW Puddle Play Park where you’re guaranteed a splashing good time! Come rain or shine, little ones will love having fun in the latest addition at Willows… so don’t forget your towels! Day out with Thomas, at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre 23rd – 25th July / 3rd – 4th September If you’ve got fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, you can make their dreams come true by bringing them to a day out with Thomas & Friends™ for a day of family fun. Thomas and The Fat Controller are coming all the way from the Island of Sodor for a day filled with discovery, adventure and friendship with Thomas & Friends. Summer Open Days, at Cassiobury Farm 24th July / 7th August / 27th – 28th August Cassiobury Farm will be hosting their Open Days again this year for you to explore the setting with a rare breeds farm and private selection of exotic animals. There will be lots of fun for the kids with a bouncy castle, face painting, fishing, crazy golf, mini-tractor rides, pedalos and animal encounters. Come and enjoy lunch on the meadow or from the BBQ station or snack shop.
7 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Big Beach, at Watford Town Centre 25th July – 7th August If you can’t make it to the beach this year, Watford will bring the beach to you! Big Beach is completely free – and is the perfect chance for people of all ages to lap up the summer sun, with deck chairs and tables provided to help you relax. There will also be exciting games for you to play, which you’ll be able to get from the shack h b h ll i f i on t e eac – as we as any n ormat on you might need. Feel free to bring your own food and drink, or if you prefer, Big Beach is surrounded by many fabulous restaurants from which you could order! Big JiveSwing, at Cassiobury Park Bandstand 31st July The Big JiveSwing Festival is one of the UK’s largest FREE Jazz Festivals featuring some of the best internationally acclaimed Jazz musicians, bands and dancers within the UK. It’s a great family day out with live cabarets, dance classes for children and adults and a vintage photo booth, all for FREE! There will be a variety of food & drink vendors on site and there will also be vintage stalls on the day too. AUGUST Rapunzel by Immersion Theatre, at Hatfi eld Park 1st August Let your hair down and get tangled in a brand-new musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale! This fast-paced, larger-than-life production contains all the ingredients Immersion’s loyal audiences have come to love and expect, including a laugh out loud script, heaps of audience interaction, a host of catchy songs, unforgettable characters, and maybe even the odd water gun or two! With magic and mayhem throughout, this is one hair-raising adventure the family won’t want to miss! Big Screen, at Knutsford Playing Fields 8th – 14th August Grab your blankets, pack a picnic and head to one of two locations, then just sit back and relax whilst watching some old favourites alongside new blockbusters. The Big Screen is FREE and no booking is required, just turn up and enjoy the outdoor cinema experience! Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday, at Wyllyotts Theatre 10th August Join Sarah and her best friend Duck as they plan the ultimate circus soiree to help Scarf Lady celebrate her birthday. Bursting with all the charm from the BAFTA awardwinning CBeebies show, Sarah and Duck’s enchanting world is brought to life full of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday promises to be a celebration for the whole family! The Dino Safari Experience, at Boxmoor Playhouse 10th August Join Lucy and Babsy in their interactive themed dino show! They both love dinosaurs a lot. In fact, they have spent their whole lives studying these amazing old creatures. They set up camp in the modern-day jungle, a site where Dinosaurs were known to roam. They plan to use Doris the mad scientist’s time machine to take them back in time to meet their favourite dinosaurs in person. Babsy accidently presses the wrong button and the time machine is reversed and opens a doorway from the past transporting the dinosaurs in to present day! Oh no…. They quickly devise a plan to train the dinosaurs and send them back to the past. Join us on this exciting prehistoric adventure filled with music, fun and games along the way. Can you help Lucy and Babsy return the dinosaurs?
8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON AUGUST The Nickelodeon Experience, at Knebworth House 14th – 27th August An immersive outdoor adventure. Enter the world of Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. at The Nickelodeon Experience, a place where all your favourite TV shows come to life! With activities for kids of all ages, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. Adventure seekers, aged 2-14 years old, can explore the worlds of their favourite Nickelodeon TV shows and discover ten activity zones. From multisensory and interactive adventures to ti d kill b d h ll kid crea ve an s - ase c a enges, s get to map their own journey and curate their own fun. Big Screen, at Woodside Playing Fields 15th – 21st August Grab your blankets, pack a picnic and head to one of two locations, then just sit back and relax whilst watching some old favourites alongside new blockbusters. The Big Screen is FREE and no booking is required, just turn up and enjoy the outdoor cinema experience! Herts Pride, at Cassiobury Park 20th August Herts Pride is Hertfordshire’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebration. They will have a wide range of exciting stalls, fabulous catering, a main stage with a diverse mix of entertaining acts, and of course the legendary dog show. Herts Pride includes people of all races, faiths, abilities, sexualities, and genders. Colourscape, at Cassiobury Park 20th – 29th August Enter a new world of colour and light. Explore a unique labyrinth of 70 interlinked chambers of intense colours and discover musicians and dancers interacting with you. Explore for a while and discover long views of intense colour and light. Move forwards and another view opens up - and another - and another! Musicians and dancers are found anywhere in this extraordinary space leading you on a journey of colour, music and space. Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever, at Alban Arena 20th – 21st August Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig – it’s going to be her best d ! G t d f d t i f ll f ay ever e rea y or a roa - r p u o fun adventures. Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans! SEPTEMBER Big Sports, at Watford Town Centre 10th September The FREE Big Sports event will be returning to The Parade in 2022 with a whole host of sporting and fitness activities for you to try out alongside health and wellbeing advice. Carters Steam Fair, at The Green – Croxley Green 10th – 11th September With vintage fairground rides dating from the 1890s to the 1960s, a trip to the beautifully restored vintage fairground is a magical experience for all generations of your family. They have a range of rides for all ages, traditional stall games and stunning fairground art, vintage vehicles and living wagons on display.
9 Fun For All The Family! Bring this with you and claim a free glow necklace for every player in your booking Watford’s only glow in the dark mini golf… 14 holes of crazy fun in our underground basement. You can enjoy plotting your way around the skateboard / urban style holes before taking a selfie at the midway point and then blasting off to space for the final half. Bookings available online at www.glowinone.co.uk 01923 244022
10 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON THIS SPRING CROSSWORD: 1=LOVE 2=ANIMALS 3=NATURE 7 DOWN=SUN 4=PLANTS 5=EARTH 6=RECYCLE 7 ACROSS=SAVE CROSSWORD THE ENVIRONMENT 8VH WKHVH ZRUGV WR ƓOO RXW WKH FURVVZRUG FOXHV LQ WKH JULG EHORZ &DQ \RX ƓQG DOO RI WKH ZRUGV LQ WKH JULG EHORZ" • WASTE • RECYCLE • GLOBAL WARMING • TIDES • LITTER PICK • CLEAN UP • ECO • COMPOST • TREES • SUSTAIN WORDSEARCH ANIMALS SUN PLANTS EARTH LOVE NATURE SAVE RECYCLE 1 5 7 3 6 4 2 DOWN 1 We need to ________ and WDNH FDUH RI WKH (DUWK 2 ________ OLYH WRJHWKHU LQ D ]RR 3 3ODQWV WUHHV DQG ELUGV DUH SDUW RI ________ 7 <RX VKRXOG QHYHU ORRN GLUHFWO\ DW WKH ________ ACROSS 4 :H KDYH ŴRZHUV IUXLWV YHJHWDEOHV and other BBBBBBBB LQ RXU JDUGHQ 5 :H OLYH RQ SODQHW ________ 6 5HGXFH 5HXVH ________ 7 Together we can BBBBBBBB WKH (DUWK
Would you like to pause, breathe and share some joy with your loved ones? JUST FOR THE GIRLS YOGAWORKSHOPS Summer Workshops 2022 Contact anjli@worldofchildrensyoga.comto find out more and book your space in one of her family yoga workshops this Summer… 11+ YOGA ESSENTIALS WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES Ease 11+ exam preparation through yoga, to improve brain function and help with: • CONFIDENCE • FOCUS • MEMORY RECALL Calm the mind to stimulate the mind Locations: Bushey & Harrow For Tweens & Teens only For Tweens, Teens & Mums Time and space for girls to grow with ease through yoga, to manage: • BODY CHANGES • EMOTIONS • HORMONAL FLUCTUATIONS Understand yourself – love yourself – be yourself Location: Harrow FREE TASTER SESSIONS IN BUSHEY FOR 1 WEEK from 11th July Get in touchwithAnjli via email at anjli@worldofchildrensyoga.com, or give her a call on +44 7784 370034. www.worldofchildrensyoga.com 11 Raring2go! CLUBS, CLASSES & CAMPS
12 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS, CLASSES & CAMPS Acting and Drama Workshops take place every Saturday (classes from 5 years old upwards) from 11-1pm at The Main Hall, Cassiobury Junior School, Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford. LAMDA Acting Classes take place every Saturday from 1.30-2.30pm at The Main Hall, Cassiobury Junior School, Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford. Exams are taken every November. LAMDA Public Speaking Classes take place every Saturday from 9-10am (Year 1-Year 7) and from 10-11am (Year 8-Year 13) at The Main Hall, Cassiobury Junior School, Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford. Exams are taken twice a year. If you are interested in a free trial session please contact Nichola on 07702 965 851 or nichola@nrya.co.uk For more information please visit our website www.nrya.co.uk Interested in Acting, Drama Workshops, Public Performances and LAMDA Exams? If you call any of our advertisers, please tell them that Raring2go! sent you! To find out more, call the Garston centre manager: Deepa Sivanandan Tel: 01923 517 170 Email: garston@firstclasslearning.co.uk www.firstclasslearning.co.uk/tuition-centres/watford-garston Mas and English tui t ion in Garston, Watford Tailored and Curriculum-led coaching in GCSE’s, SATs, 11+ and 7+ exams Centres: Parmiters School, WD25 0UU Saturday, 10.00-13.00 Garston Community Church, WD25 9FL Tuesday, 17.00-19.00
13 Raring2go! CLUBS, CLASSES & CAMPS Creative Courage For Life® Stagecoach Performing Arts is the trading name of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited. Stagecoach Theatre Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited. Unlock your child’s potential Stagecoach Chorleywood and Rickmansworth Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 16 year-olds www.stagecoach.co.uk/chorleywood www.stagecoach.co.uk/rickmansworth 07876 680874 Fridays - Little Green School, WD3 3NJ SaturdayV - St Clement Danes, WD3 6EW CHILDCARE VOUCHERS ACCEPTED
14 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS, CLASSES & CAMPS Camp Beaumont Adventure Day Camps: Childcare from Just £43 a day At Camp Beaumont, we’re dedicated to delivering confidence-building adventures throughout the school holidays. We run award-winning day camps and offer over 50 activities including archery, arts, crafts, treasure hunts and tennis across 45 locations in London and the surrounding areas. Book our multi-activity programmes from as little as 1 day to multiple weeks and ensure your child learns new skills, makes new friends and enjoys their most exciting school holiday yet! Camp Beaumont is looking to support families and help children to get back on track this summer following the pandemic. With a focus on reducing stress and learning new skills through a range of activities, sport and socialisation, we have carefully selected activities that get children moving, socialising and back in the great outdoors. Our fully DBS-checked Group Leaders keep safety and fun at the forefront of their minds and love hearing the positive feedback we get from parents. Our camps are completely inclusive for every 3-16 year old. Camp Beaumont has been caring for children for over 40 years and are currently taking bookings for the summer holidays, so join us in 2022 and help children bounce back this summer! SAVE 10% WITH CODE RARING2GO
15 FIND OUT MORE Call 01923 236815 or visit thedantien.co.uk The Dan Tien Performing Arts Studios, Watford, WD24 6NJ Performing Arts & Music Classes Choose a performing arts school where your child will be nurtured and watch them thrive. Singing, dancing, acting, music & LAMDA classes available. Join our friendly school and watch your child JURZ LQ FRQ˃GHQFH LPSURYH WKHLU ˃WQHVV learn new skills and make lifelong friends. *free trial is for students participating in group lessons only for children aged 3 - 18 FREE TRIAL CLASS
16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! HINTS AND TIPS 25th July – 26th NOW IN OUR 18TH YEAR OPENING TIMES 7.30am to 6.00pm 2 PACKED LUNCHES REQUIRED FOR ALL FULL DAY OUTINGS Week 1 – GETTING TO KNOW YOU Multiactivity / Ice Breaking Activities Sports Focus – Team Games STRUCTURED ACTIVITY Making summer owers, junk modelling, cooking, baking, sewing bags and toys OUTING – Gulliver’s Land (Friday – All Day) Week 2 – MULTI-ACTIVITY WEEK Sports Focus – Sports Day Activities STRUCTURED ACTIVITY Pantomime, fancy dress activities, costume making, bead craft, cooking and baking OUTING – Kidzania (Friday – All Day) Week 3 – CREATIVITY WEEK STRUCTURED ACTIVITY Fabric art, tie-die (bring a t-shirt), creating your own games, creative recipies, bag making and quilling To b CALL – 0752 email - info@adventur www. info@adventur
17 Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES BREAKFAST, LUNCH TEA PROVIDED h August 2022 3 – 12 YEARS OLD book 25 001 964 reclubwatford.co.uk reclubwatford.co.uk OUTING – Ninja Warrior Adventure Park (Friday – PM) Week 4 – GET ACTIVE WEEK Sports Focus – Lazer Tag / Cheerleading STRUCTURED ACTIVITY Sports (athletics, football, hockey, football, pool and more), games, street dance OUTING – Willows Farm (Friday – All Day) Week 5 – DIVERSITY WEEK – Athletics and Games STRUCTURED ACTIVITY Come dressed in costumes from different countries, learn how to make dishes from around the world, as well as games from around the world OUTING – Legoland (Friday – All Day)
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19 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Sausage and Cider Fest, at Gadebridge Park 1st July Enjoy incredible live music while enjoying some of the delicious craft ciders on offer plus beers, Gin and Prosecco as well! There will also be a huge variety of delicious sausages. Chilfest, at Pendley Manor 1st – 2nd July Chilfest is thrilled to be welcoming a host of retro acts this coming summer to their idyllic setting in the rock-and-rolling Chiltern Hills. M Festival, at The Marlborough Science Academy 2nd July Join in at the M Festival for a fantastic day of live music, food/drink and activities ending with a firework finale. They will have an awesome array of activities for 2022 including funfair rides, as well as a number of activities for the little ones! The Ibiza Orchestra Experience, at Gadebridge Park 2nd July The Ibiza Orchestra Experience arrives in Hemel Hempstead for the very first time. With a huge festival production, state of the art sound and light plus lasers and much more! Immerse yourself into an epic night with a huge 26-piece live orchestra, vocalists, world class DJs and special guests! Bucks Music Trust Summer Festival, at Chiltern Open Air Museum 3rd July 600 young musicians, aged between 4 – 18 years ranging from beginners to advanced, will be performing on two stages in the open air. There will be a range of food and craft stalls and you can take a break to go and see all the exhibits of the Museum too. Bushey Festival, at King George Recreational Ground 10th July This is a FREE, all day family fun event in the King George Recreational Ground. There will be lots happening… Great local live music on 3 stages, dancing, fairground rides, craft stalls, a storytelling tent, delicious food and more. Rickmansworth Folk Festival, at Rickmansworth town centre 16th July There will be plenty of singing and fun to be had on the High Street for the Rickmansworth Folk Festival. There will be three stages where local performers will sing, fairground rides for the children and Punch & Judy shows. PennFest, at the Big Park Bucks 22nd – 23rd July Penn Street in Buckinghamshire is once again set to be home to a 2-day family friendly music festival with camping. As well as performers, there will be creative workshops, a global artisan market and lots more. There will be plenty of activities to keep children happy in the Kids’ Kingdom including arts and crafts workshops, street entertainers and performers and a circus workshop. BushFest, at Metropolitan Bushey 27th – 28th August BushFest is the music festival not to miss! With some of the hottest tribute acts performing, you can be sure it’s going to be a brilliant day out for the whole family! There’s lots of activities, live music, food & drink plus activities and craft stalls… All ending in a MASSIVE firework display. CroxFest, at The Green – Croxley Green 3rd September Croxfest is a yearly music festival in Croxley Green held on The Green. It is free for all to attend – enjoy a varied lineup of acts in a family-friendly atmosphere. FESTIVALS GUIDE!
20 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Unwind from the long school holidays at our Parents’ Prosecco evenings. Unlimited prosecco and nibbles for just £25, throughout the summer! 9 Church St, Rickmansworth WD3 1BX 01923 587599 Hudson Place – Rickmansworth’s only wine and cocktail bar. Cocktails •Wine • Mezze • Music Available for private hire and events Explore Chiltern Open Air Museum this summer Discover over 30 historic buildings including a 1940s prefab, Victorian tollhouse and working historic farm. Special events this summer include: Viking Raid, Garden’s Day, Classic Vehicle Show, Medieval Jousting, plus family craft and activitiy days. www.coam.org.uk Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks, HP8 4AB. MEDIEVAL JOUSTING 20 & 21 AUGUST CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM FAMILY FUN Pre-book online and save £1 per ticket. DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2020 - 21
21 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO JUMP FOR JOY BY THE at the Museum of the World’s No.1 Storyteller WONKA GAT S E Great Missenden, Bucks book at roalddahl.com/museum ENQUIRE NOW ABOUT OUR BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES! Explore and play in our large, indoor soft play centre! We have exciting slides and play frames for kids up to 11 years old, and a special soft play area for the under-5s! Lincolnsfields Playzone, Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey WD23 2ES Phone: 01923 211 412 Email: info@lincolnsfieldsplayzone.co.uk www.lincolnsfieldsplayzone.co.uk School holidays – open every day from 9.30am, last entry at 4.00pm Term time – open Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 9.30am, last entry at 4.00pm No booking necessary, but feel free to call us to check availability.
22 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES Our pizzas are made using high grade 00 flour (Caputo/San Felice). Our dough is freshly prepared and fermented every day to ensure customers enjoy the authentic rustic Italian taste. We use only fine ingredients in our pizza recipes, such as • 100% Italian Mozzarella • Italian plum tomatoes sauce • Fine Italian meats We use only natural ingredients with no additives or preservatives added to deliver an authentic taste as a pizza should be. We take pride in ensuring the quality of our products and continually assess each of our suppliers to maintain our high standards. 07897 445 550 Find us at Gerrards Cross - Memorial Centre, SL9 7AD Every Wednesday 5pm-9pm Hemel Hempstead - The Three Tuns, HP3 9XB Every Thursday 4pm-10pm Sunningdale - Thorp Building, SL5 0NS Every Friday 5pm-10pm We cater for private events
Ever struggled for ideas to keep the kids entertained? Be it indoors or outdoors, we’ve compiled a list of 7 hobby ideas to try as a family! 1. Go camping? Wherever you live camping is a great break from the everyday hustle & bustle of life. Switch off your phones and just star gaze as your tasty marshmallows toast over a campfire.What a great way to make memories, and enjoy the great outdoors at the same time. 2. Try a local sporting activity? Why not join a tennis club, golf club or or even support your local football team.There are so many sports you could be a part of, so choose one that you can all support, play and enjoy together as a family. 3.We’re big fans of gardening here at Raring2go! so why not try your hand as as family and plant a perfect garden? From colourful flowers, homegrown vegetables to spicing up your meals with your very own herb garden, there are many fabulous ways to get growing at home. Buy some seeds, and child-size gardening equipment and see what you can grow. It’s also a great way to encourage wildlife into your garden too. 4. Try collecting nature for artwork? There are so many things from seashells on the beach to conkers in autumn that you can collect from the great outdoors with the family. Bring them home and enjoy getting crafty together creating homemade cards, artwork and gifts.We’ve got lots of ideas online. 5. How about a treasure hunt? Before you go out, create a tick list for your children to take with them of items to to collect. Include things such as different types of sticks, bugs, leaves and anything else you can think off that can be seen outside. Go for a walk together and see how many things you can spot on your treasure hunting outing together. 6.Why not try riding your bikes? Teaching your children to ride a bike is a great way to give you an awesome activity to do as a family! Riding a bike is a great way to not only get exercise and enjoy the great outdoors, but it also really helps develop hand-eye coordination and strengthen everyones muscles at the same time! 7. Go for a walk or better still a hike! Walking and hiking are great ways to get out and enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise and appreciate the stunning scenery all around right on our doorstep.What’s better still is when a walk becomes a twalk and the conversation, laughs and fun times flow as you enjoy your family time outdoors. We hope you enjoy these 7 very simple suggestions to help you and your family enjoy the great outdoors together, even as autumn begins to set it in. It’s all about making memories as a family that last forever. Seven perfect ways to enjoy the great outdoors as a family 23 Raring2go! THINGS TO DO
24 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES Black Park SL3 6DS Features: Go Ape, walking trails, wildlife spotting and a playground Parking: Paid onsite Toilets: Yes, with baby changing facilities Food: Lakeside Cafe and San Remo kiosk Parks to visit The Rye and Holywell Mead HP11 1EF Features: Waterfall, two play parks, cycling and walking trails, boating and a lido Parking: Paid o site Toilets: Yes, no baby changing facilities Food: Cafe and ice cream kiosk Rickmansworth Aquadrome WD3 1NB Features: Lakes for water-skiing, canoeing, sailing, and walks and a playground Parking: Free onsite Toilets: Yes, with baby changing facilities Food: The Cafe in the Park Wendover Woods HP22 5NQ Features: Go Ape, walking and cycling trails and a playground Parking: Paid onsite Toilets: Yes, with baby changing facilities Food: Wendover Woods Cafe
25 Raring2go! MOTHERS DAY t for a day out Denham Country Park UB9 5PG Features: Adventure zone and walking and cycling trails Parking: Paid onsite Toilets: Yes, with baby changing facilities Food: Groundwork South Cafe and Eco hub Leavesden Country Park WD5 0NX Features: Playground, football pitches, tennis courts, outdoor gym and walking trails Parking: Free onsite Toilets: Yes, with baby changing facilities Food: Woodlands Cafe Aldenham Country Park WD6 3BA Features: Farm, camping, nature walks and a playground Parking: Paid onsite Toilets: Yes, with baby changing facilities Food: Clockhouse Kiosk and Rustic Rhubarb Cassiobury Park WD18 7LG Features: Bandstand, miniature railway, splash park, nature walks and a playground Parking: Paid onsite / free o -site Toilets: Yes, with baby changing facilities Food: Cha Cafe and Daisy’s in the Park Oxhey Activity Park WD18 OHZ Features: Skate park, outdoor ping pong tables and a playground Parking: Free onsite Toilets: Yes, with baby changing facilities Food: Tasty Bean Cafe
JUNE 1.Future Comic Creators The Story Museum’s exhibition called KA-BOOM! The Art of Creating Comics, open’s on May 30th 2022 and will run until Spring 2023. It will inspire children to become the next generation of comic creators. KA-BOOM! will take visitors on an interactive journey through the comic-making process in the hope that it will encourage the next generation of comic artists and writers to be inspired. 2. Children's Art Week brings free events around the UK CAW is an annual UK-wide programme that gives children & young people the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of art activities online, at home and in schools. There are many events, activities & workshops for children of all ages and the aim is to encourage everyone to get involved. #GetKidsCreating. All events and activities are free to take part in using simple materials that can be found around the home. CAW is run by Engage, the national Association for Gallery Education. JULY 3. National Picnic Month As July arrives, so does Picnic Time especially when school ends. So it’s time to get out and about for some picnic fun in the sun (hopefully!) If you’re looking for ideas on places to picnic or delicious suggestions for what to inclue in a picnic, we’ve got lots of ideas on our website. 4. Plastic Free July Whether you’re a first timer looking for a few single-use plastics to avoid, or someone well on their way to a plastic free life, there are heaps of great suggestions and ideas to inspire you at home, work, school, and community. 5.Clean Beaches Week A wonderful initiative to clean up our beautiful shores. To get involved visit here. The future of our beatuful coastlines can be seriously improved if we all dig deep and offer a helping hand. 6. National BBQ Week Sometimes known as ‘Dad’s burnt the sausages week’. National BBQ Week celebrates it’s 26th week in 2022. So stock up on bangers, burgers, briquet and whatever else takes your fancy, and spark up the BBQ! Summer is here bringing lots of fun family times, events, awareness days and laughs. Here’s our top pick of things to do and get involved in this Summer. Check the QUICK LINKS panel on the next page for links direct to where the action is this Summer... 26 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! THINGS TO DO
27 7. Don’t step on a Bee Day Without the tireless work of our native bees, more than 1 third of everything we eat would quite simply disappear from tables across the country. Bees are vital for the ecosystem of the planet and yet they are under threat like never before. 8. The Commonwealth Games This summer’s Commonwealth Games takes places in the city of Birmingham. This festival of sport is a treat for families and many events are open for free public viewing whilst others are ticket only. Take a look at our feature on the Games in this edition. 9. Love Parks Week Returns Learn all about what you can do in your community to look after our beautiful Parks 10. National Cheesecake Day Celebrate in style with Baking Mad’s Baked Cheesecake recipe. It’s a 5 Star recipe and take it from us, it tastes absolutely delicious. A great recipe for little ones to try! AUGUST 11.Shine Night Walk 2022 Supporting the work of Cancer Research UK. Various dates across the UK. 12. It’s time for Playday 2022 Playday is the national day for play, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August. It is the biggest play sector event in the UK, and possibly Europe! As well as a complete celebration of a child’s right to play, Playday is a campaign that highlights the importance and benefits of play in children’s lives. 13. Afternoon Tea Week 2022 Celebrating that most British tradition of Afternoon Tea, and providing the perfect excuse to catch up with loved ones over a cup of tea and some expertly created treats. SEPTEMBER 14. Organic September A celebration of everything organic and the hard work and dedication that goes into growing and making, working with nature, not against it. This is a fascinating insight into the world of organic products. 15. Heritage Open Days back HOD’s is the largest festival in England of history and culture. See hidden places and try out new experiences – it’s all FREE. 1. www.storymuseum.org.uk 2. www.childrensartweek.org.uk 3. www.raring2go.co.uk/?s=picnic 4. www.plasticfreejuly.org/get-involved 5. www.beachcleans.org.uk/get-involved 6. www.nationalbbqweek.co.uk 7. www.beegood.co.uk/blogs/news 8. www.birmingham2022.com 09. www.keepbritaintidy.org 10. www.raring2go.co.uk/recipes 11. www.cancerresearchuk.org 12. www.playday.org.uk 13. www.afternoontea.co.uk 14. www.goorganicuk.com 15. www.heritageopendays.org.uk Quick links to all featured Summer events Raring2go! THINGS TO DO
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30 raring2go.co.uk 88 The Drive, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 4DU Telephone: 01923 772101 Email: o ce@chpschool.co.uk 1. See if the school has a fair in the summer term you can go to. This is especially important if your child is joining Nursery or Reception as it will be a long summer of everyone mentioning their new setting and it is important that they understand exactly what and where this is. 2. At Charlotte House, we put new parents in touch with other parents to help facilitate play dates over the summer. If your child has already made some friends, they will not have that worry that no one will like them or talk to them. 3. Share stories about how nervous you were about moving schools or even how anxious you feel when you start a new job. It is so important to share your emotions with your child so they know when they have those emotions it is normal and they will pass. With young children we talk about our tummies feeling funny as they may not have the language to fully understand the idea of feeling nervous. 4. Bibliotherapy is great. This is using stories to help your children deal with situations. Books such as ”Let’s Get Ready for School” by Jane Porter and Carolina Rabei and “Boris Starts School” by Carrie Weston are a great way to start conversations. 5. Have a dummy run so they can see what the new routine will be like. Also start to encourage them to be independent when putting on their shoes, doing up zips and going to the toilet. 6. Be excited too – children are great at picking up on the feelings of their parents. When you collect them ensure the conversation remains positive. Ask them open ended questions e.g. describe your classroom, who did you sit next to, tell me three facts about your day. It may take a few days for your child to nd their feet but before you know it, you will wonder what on earth you were so worried about! It is at this time of year many parents start to prepare their children for a change, whether it is a new nursery, starting in Reception or changing school. Children adapt remarkably well. However, just like adults, it is the fear of the unknown which can cause sleepless nights and anxiety. There are many tips to help alleviate these worries and here are a few of my suggestions. Getting ready for school Written by Miss Woodcock, Headmistress at Charlotte House Preparatory School for Girls
31 Raring2go! SCHOOLS OPEN EVENTS CHOOSING RMS IS EASY! Nursery Prep Senior Sixth Form Whole School Open Day Sunday 18th September School in Action Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th September Book your tour online www.rmsforgirls.com/openevents We look forward to meeting you. RMS for Girls, Rickmansworth Park, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 4HF admissions@rmsforgirls.com | 01923 725354
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