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2 raring2go.co.uk 3 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Raring2go! PLACES TO GO ummer S at '24 7 DAYS A WEEK Open events.wolves.co.uk www.hockerhill.com | 01902 271 881 We don’t just believe in growing up, but growing out, growing strong, growing curious and growing wild. Our all-weather adventure playground is designed to challenge, entertain and inspire.
5 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Welcome to the Summer issue of Raring2go! The long summer holidays are almost here. Yippee! Time off school can be a great chance for families to get together but it can also be hard work trying to come up with new ideas. I’ve gathered inspiration together in this magazine so take a look at our What’s On P10 onwards. For working parents the summer presents more than a juggle than normal so I’ve put together a round-up of holiday clubs and classes on P6-9 to help you with childcare and ensure the kids can have lots of fun while learning new skills. Look out for our discount codes for Lower Drayton Farm, Aspire Active Camps, Young Driver and Eurocamp plus don’t miss your chance to win free days out on P30. Whatever you do, have fun and please mention Raring2go! whereever you go! Jo Messinger, Editor & Owner TEL 07762 204195 EMAIL wolverhampton@raring2go.co.uk FACEBOOK @raring2gowolverhampton To be in the autumn magazine get in touch Are you ready for a Summer of Play? Sponsored by ©National Trust 2024. Registered charity no. 205846. Enjoy family adventures at Attingham Park, Benthall Hall, Comer Woods, Dudmaston, Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, Moseley Old Hall, Shugborough Estate and Wightwick Manor this summer. Find out what’s on at nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/family-friendly/family-days-out-in-the-midlands 2024 Raring2go! HELLO 4 raring2go.co.uk
6 raring2go.co.uk 7 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Your guide to Summer holiday clubs Weekly football classes for ages 2 - 10 years School Holiday Camps Find your nearest class at kixx.org.uk Continued on P8... Scan the QR code for more information! Contact us today! 0121 695 1394 Multi-Sports Activity Camp Book your place today at: rbholidaycamps.co.uk BOOK EARLY* 22nd July - 30th August THEME - WEEK 2 THEME - WEEK 5 WIZARDS THEME - WEEK 1 THEME - WEEK 3 THEATRE THEME - WEEK 4 THEME - WEEK 6 Aspire Active Camps at Wombourne Leisure Centre, Codsall Leisure Centre and Wodensfield, Wolverhampton. Tue 23 July - Fri 30 August, 8am-4pm. Join us for a summer filled with exciting activities, new friendships and endless fun all in a safe and secure environment. SAVE 15% off with code SUM24W (offer ends 5pm Fri 19 July). To book call 01902 213298 or visit www.activecamps.co.uk JAM Youth Theatre. Join us for our popular two day summer workshop (Tue 30 & Wed 31 July) as we enjoy singing, dancing and drama, make friends and have fun! Open to ages 4 - 16, held at The Church at Perton. Join us for intensive rehearsals as we put on…The Greatest Showman! (Mon 5 - Fri 9 August, with a performance on the Friday, 10am - 3pm) Age 7-18 at Trinity Community Centre, Codsall. Call 07530055556 or visit www.jamyouththeatre.co.uk Kixx Wolverhampton Summer Holiday Camps at Goals Black Country & Ormiston New Academy, Wolverhampton. Runs every week of the holidays Monday-Thursdays (22 July - 29 August). Football and multi sports. Places are completely FREE for children on Free School Meals related benefits. Anybody who isn’t eligible can pay on the day. To book email martin@kixx.org.uk or call 07834 073939. Lucy Evans Academy of Dance Summer School, Codsall Wood. ‘A Musical in a Week’ (Mon 29 July - Fri 2 August, 9am - 3pm daily) and ‘The Little Mermaid’ (Mon 5 August - Thurs 8 August, 9am - 3pm daily). Enjoy classes each day in lots of different dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre, acro and contemporary, then work on a performance for parents at the end of the week. 07896 770084 or visit www.lucyevansacademyofdance.co.uk RB Holiday Camps at St Michael’s Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton & St Joseph’s Primary, Stourbridge. Mon 22 July - Fri 30 August. Ofsted registered holiday camps combining sports, arts & crafts and team games for children aged 4-12. Book early for 10% discount. Call 0121 695 1394 or visit www.rbholidaycamps.co.uk Stagecoach Wolverhampton Holiday Workshops. Mon 5-Fri 9 August. 9am-4pm at Tettenhall College. Tue 27- Fri 30 August, 9am-4pm, at Newhampton Arts Centre. Put on a show, make friends and build confidence at our theatre workshops, with a show at the end of the week for parents. To book visit www.stagecoach.co.uk or call 07920 407046.
8 raring2go.co.uk 9 Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES Raring2go! CLUBS & CLASSES www.stagecoach.co.uk/wolverhampton 07920 407046 w Make friends and build confidence at our theatre workshops Stagecoach Wolverhampton PUT ON A SHOW MONDAY 5th AUGUST - FRIDAY 9th AUGUST Times: 9.00am - 4.00pm, (8.30am drop off if needed) Show on Friday Cost: £150 (Siblings £120) Venue: Tettenhall College, Wolverhampton WV6 8QX Enrol: www.stagecoach.co.uk/wolverhampton SUMMER WORKSHOPS TUESDAY 27th AUGUST - FRIDAY 30th AUGUST Times: 9.00am - 4.00pm, (8.30am drop off if needed) Show on Friday Cost: £120 (Siblings £100) Venue: Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Wolverhampton. Enrol: www.stagecoach.co.uk/wolverhampton HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS BOOK NOW REGISTERED Pay Using Childcare Vouchers Let’s get your little one swimming! 01694 731407 wibblewobble@waterbabies.co.uk There are few things in life that are more important than teaching little ones how to swim. Not only could it save their life…it’s a great way to develop strength, flexibility and coordination, overcome struggles and fears, make new friends, and develop skills that will last them a lifetime. So what are you waiting for? Join us anytime! Classes available now. When you’re ready, we’re ready. Tettenhall College Summer Camp. Mon 22 July - Fri 23 August. Let your child embark on an unforgettable adventure this summer at Tettenhall College Summer Camp! Our camp offers a unique blend of excitement and learning for children aged 5-14 years old. To book visit www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk West Midlands Safari Park Safari Holiday Clubs. 30 & 31 July and 7, 8, 13 & 14 August. During the summer holidays, book your child onto one of our holiday clubs and leave it with us to give them a day of educational fun! There are three different topics to choose from - Role of a Zookeeper, Pet Preparation or Marvellous Mammals. For 7-12 years. www.wmsp.co.uk Your guide to Summer holiday clubs continued... For more info visit aspire-sports.co.uk or call 0121 663 1979 Ofsted registered The ultimate summer club for active kids! 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 Open from8am - 4pm For more info and to book your place visit activecamps.co.uk or call 01902 213 298 Venues include Wombourne, Codsall & Wodensfield 15% OFF* with code SUM24W
10 raring2go.co.uk 11 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Raring2go! WHAT’S ON DISCOVERY AT APLEY DINO HATCHERY | RANGER TRAINING ACADEMY | LIVE SHOWS | VELOCIRAPTOR MEET & GREET Farm shop | Café | Play barn | Events | Butchery | Deli | Bakery Apley Farm Shop, Norton, Shifnal TF11 9EF | www.apleyestate.co.uk | 01952 581002 This Summer At Apley... scan to book Now Join us here at Apley this summer to unleash your inner explorer in our Maize Maze. Open 7 days a week! scan to book Now What’s On Summer? From now until - Sun 1 September, selected dates. Summer of Play at National Trust. Enjoy family adventures at Attingham Park, Benthall Hall, Comer Woods, Dudmaston, Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, Moseley Old Hall, Shugborough Estate and Wightwick Manor this summer including pop-up play hubs, trails, active and creative activities. To find out more visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk Every day from now onwards. Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn, Brewood. This new allweather adventure playground is designed to challenge, entertain and inspire. Children and grown-ups can enjoy bridges, tunnels, highlevel walkways, a pedal go-kart track, ziplines, swings, slides and more. SEN Sessions the first Thursday of every month from 3-5.30pm. www.hockerhill.com Every day from now until 31 Sat August. Wolves Football Club Stadium and Museum Tours. This summer you can enjoy a behindthe-scenes tour of Molineux Stadium (lasting approximately 90 minutes), as well as access to the fantastic Wolves Museum. With highlights including the first team changing room, the player’s tunnel and pitch side, a Molineux Stadium Tour is the perfect experience for young and old. VIP Tours in the presence of a Wolves Legend also available on selected dates. www.events.wolves.co.uk From now onwards term times. School tours of Wallbrook Primary Academy, Coseley. Book your exclusive tour today. Call 01384 818 985, email info@wpa.shirelandcat.net or visit www.wallbrookprimary.academy Every weekend from now until Sun 29 September. 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 Explorers’ Play Park, but you may spot them around other areas of the Park too! www.wmsp.co.uk From now onwards. RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford. Discover the unique story of the RAF and be amazed by the National Cold War Exhibition or visit the aviation themed playground. Drop in on Flight Zone, where for a small charge visitors can either paraglide down a virtual course, take the pilot’s seat in a virtual Spitfire, or ride a Typhoon Jet through the Cumbrian countryside in our simulator. Admission is FREE. www.rafmuseum.org.uk Fri 28 June, 10am-3pm. Himley Under 5s day. Meet Bluey and her sister, Bingo. Five hours of activities in a safe environment. www.himleyhallandpark.co.uk Sun 30 June, 28 July or 25 August, 1pm. Guided Family Walk at Comer Woods, nr Bridgnorth. Have fun with your family on this guided walk amongst the trees with lots of things to spot from bugs and butterflies to flowers and leaves. Free but limited to 20 spaces, so please book a ticket via the Comer Woods webpages. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Mon 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July, 5, 12, 19 August, 9, 16, 23, 30 September. Wolves Play Café. Drop-in Play Cafe! Themed indoor play session. 10.00-12.00 and 12.00-14.00. Pay As You Feel supported by National Lottery Community Fund. Orchard Cafe available 10.15-1.15. All Saints Community Centre, WV2 1EL www.wolvesplaycafe.org This is a guide. Some details may change and some events require pre-booking. Please check with the venue before setting off. Continued on P12...
12 raring2go.co.uk 13 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Wed 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July, 7, 14, 21 August, 11, 18, 25 September. Wolves Play Cafe. 10.15-11.30am - Wolves in the Woods (Under 7s) 12.00-14.00pm - Drop-in Nature Play (Under 7s). Pay As You Feel supported by National Lottery Community Fund. Boundary Way Allotments, WV4 4NT www.wolvesplaycafe.org Fri 5, 12, 19, 26 July, 2, 9, 16, 23 August, 13, 20, 27 September. Wolves in the Woods (Under 7s) 10.15am-11.30am. Pay As You Feel supported by National Lottery Community Fund. Gatis Community Space, WV6 0ET www.wolvesplaycafe.org Sat 6, Fri 12 and Sat 13 July. WILDnights sunset safari at Wild Zoological Park. A sunset spectacular show themed around the African savanna and tropical rainforests as the sun goes down. A separate after dark owl flying demonstration will follow once night falls. Live music, authentic food, wandering entertainment and wildlife interaction. www.wildzoo.co.uk Sat 6 July. Wolves Play Café. Family Nature Play - themed outdoor play session. 10.1511.30am. £6 per child - adults and under 9 months free. Use code: R2G123 for 10% off. Boundary Way Allotments, WV4 4NT. www.wolvesplaycafe.org Sat 6 July, 11am-12pm & 1-2pm. The New Art Gallery Walsall. Shine Like a Mirror Ball. A multi-sensory musical session designed to stimulate the senses. Use your musical skills to shine like a mirror ball. These sessions are exclusively for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and/or complex support needs, with their families. FREE. To book 01922 654400. www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk Sat 6 July. Tettenhall College Grand Midsummer Ball. www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk Every Sunday 7 July onwards, 12-3pm. Sunday Art Club at The New Art Gallery Walsall. Meet artists and creatives, learn to paint, print, sculpt, craft and more! Ages 4+. Free. Drop-in. www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk Wed 10 July, 7pm. ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at Dudmaston Hall, nr Bridgnorth. Watch a fast-paced, charmingly chaotic interpretation of the classic Shakespeare comedy. To book visit the Dudmaston website www.nationaltrust.org.uk Sat 13 July. Out of Space event, ThinkTank. Join Notorious on a musical journey to distant galaxies with awe inspiring music and dazzling visuals - with the cosmic backdrop of the planetarium. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk Sun 14 July. Classic Motor Day at Apley. www.apleyestate.co.uk Fri 19 July - Sun 1 September. Dino Discovery at PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge. As well as all the usual fun of the farm - massive indoor playbarns, acres of outdoor adventure play, animal talks & interactions and the legendary farm trailer ride - all summer tickets will include the amazing Dino Discovery Maize Maze. Watch the mission video briefing from our resident palaeontologist, hop on the Dino Ranger trailer ride to the Maize Maze, explore the 5-acre maze, solve clues dotted around the maze to unlock the dino-puzzle and get up close with our life size Dinos, meet the Dinos’ modern-day relatives in the ‘Meet the Reptiles’ zone and more! SAVE! Use code WVDINO to save 10% online. www.playatthefarm.co.uk Sat 20 July, 4pm. Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets at Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton. Join Folksy Theatre for an open-air performance of ‘Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets’ - filled with bold characters, live music, puppetry and audience interaction – its entertainment not to be missed. To book visit Wightwick Manor webpages www.nationaltrust.org.uk Tuesday – Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12noon-4pm / Closed Mondays and Bank Holidays The New Art Gallery Walsall, Gallery Square, Walsall WS2 8LG 01922 654400 thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk What are you waiting for? Visit today! GREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY Family friendly Costa on the Ground Floor Near to M6 Buggy Friendly Weekly, Sunday Art Club! FREE EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS: Holiday workshops for all ages Community Days and Cultural Celebrations newartgallerywalsall thenewartgallerywalsall RaringToGo_Dec22.indd 1 14/12/2022 08:46:08 What’s On Summer? Continued on P14... Help our rangers find the lost dinos Take on the massive T-Rex Maize maze! Meet the reptiles in our special talk Foam Parties daily* MEETLife Size Dinos! All the usual fun of the farm - indoor & outdoor adventure, friendly animals & more! PLUS Penkridge, Staffs ST19 5RE Book online: www.playatthefarm.co.uk SAVE 10%* Use code WVDINO *Weather allowing
14 raring2go.co.uk 15 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Scan the QR code for more What’s On or visit www.raring2go.co.uk Funded by: birminghammuseums.org.uk/whats-on at Thinktank Family days out ! • • 4k Planetarium • Outdoor Science Garden Don’t miss – Fun, interactive Family Shows The Royal Air Force Museum is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC000922) and is a charity registered in England and Wales (1197541) Get ready for take off this summer Free admission (parking charges apply) Discover the unique story of the RAF and be amazed by the National Cold War Exhibition which truly has the ‘wow’ factor with its eye-catching architecture and design. Now open, our newest permanent exhibition ‘Strike Hard, Strike Sure: Bomber Command 1939 -1945’, located in our War in the Air Hangar. The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands offers a fun, entertaining day out for all the family. Entry is free and we’re open daily from 10.00am. rafmuseum.org/midlands 01902 376 200 Lysander Avenue, Cosford, Shropshire, TF11 8UP RAFM795 GRFTO - R2G-WASS 148x210.indd 1 05/06/2024 10:36 Mon 22 July - Sun 1 September. Summer of Sports Trail with Enjoy Wolverhampton. On your marks and get set every day of the summer holidays for this FREE family trail around Wolverhampton City Centre that will put you through your paces. Prizes to be won! Visit www.sportinwolves.co.uk Mon 22 July - Sun 15 September Apley Maize Maze. Both fun and educational, you’ll love every minute of navigating your way through every twist and turn. Open 7 days a week. Book your tickets and join us at any time during our Maize Maze opening hours of 9.30am - 12pm & 12.30-3.30pm. www.apleyestate.co.uk Weds 24, 31 July, 7, 14 August, 11am-3pm. Wednesdays For All at The New Art Gallery Walsall. Fun, creative workshops for all the family! Ages 4+. Free. Drop-in. www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk Thurs 25 July. Thursday Skills at The New Art Gallery Walsall. Learn new techniques in a mix of mediums and take away a masterpiece! 11am-12.30pm: Age 4+. 1.303pm: Age 7+. To book call 01922 654400. Thurs 25 July, 1, 8, 15 August. Play in the Park (Under 7s) Active Outdoor Stay and Play. Drop-in 10.00-12.00 and 12.00-14.00 with songtime every hour. Pay As You Feel supported by National Lottery Community Fund. West Park, WV1 4PH www.wolvesplaycafe.org Fri 26 July, 2, 9, 16 August. Play in the Park (Under 7s) Active Outdoor Stay and Play. Drop-in 10.00-12.00 and 12.00-14.00 with songtime every hour. Pay As You Feel. Phoenix Park, WV2 3JU www.wolvesplaycafe.org What’s On Summer? Continued on P18...
SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK, VISIT WWW.WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK/FAMILY-FRIENDLY-ACTIVITIES. Booking fees may apply. FAMILY FRIENDLY EXPLORER TOURS MONDAYS AND SATURDAYS FROM 22 JULY TO 31 AUGUST, 11.00AM AND 1.00PM Throughout the summer join one of our family friendly tours of Football: Designing the Beautiful Game and delve into the amazing facts, figures and stories behind some of the objects on display – Pele’s boots, a winning World Cup England shirt, a Wembley turnstile and a celebration of Punjabi Wolves – you don’t want to miss out! Suitable for all ages. Free, book online CREATIVE CODING FOR KIDS TUESDAYS FROM 23 JULY TO 27 AUGUST, 11.00AM-12.30PM AND 1.00PM - 2.30PM Creative kids who want to try making their own Beat the Goalie game will love these sessions, learning some coding skills along the way! No equipment or knowledge required, each session will be supported by a facilitator to get them to the final whistle. Suitable for ages 6+. Free, book online REFLEXIONS CRAFT AND CHAT WEDNESDAYS FROM 31 JULY TO 28 AUGUST, 10.30AM - 2.30PM Drop in arts and craft activities for all the family to bring some creative mindfulness into your day. Join the Reflexions Wolverhampton team and spend some quality time with friends and family. Suitable for ages. Free, drop in HANDS ON ART WORKSHOPS THURSDAYS FROM 25 JULY TO 29 AUGUST Each Thursday join a different artist for a workshop or one hour drop in activity to create something special to take home. Try out a fun artistic skill inspired by our exciting summer exhibition, Football: Designing the Beautiful Game. Times and costs will vary and booking fees may apply; check out the website for more information. www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/familyfriendly-activities ART PLAY SUNDAYS 23 JUNE, 21 JULY, 25 AUGUST AND 22 SEPTEMBER, 11.00AM - 1.00PM Our creative, sensory play sessions for families with babies and toddlers are led by artists and early years’ educators. Take time to relax, imagine and find inspiration together. Suitable for ages 0 to 5 – older siblings are also welcome to attend. www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/babies-and-toddlers OCTOBER HALF TERM ACTIVITIES AT WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY ALL SESSIONS SUITABLE FOR AGE 5 TO 12 YEARS OLD UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED PLEASE VISIT WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK/FAMILY-FRIENDLY-ACTIVITIES/ CHARACTERFUL CREATURES MONDAY 24 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Learn to make fuzzy pompoms and transform them into wonderful wildlife! We’ll have plenty of wool and lots of colourful crafty materials on hand to help you create some characterful creatures. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day AMAZING ANIMAL MASKS TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Create your own collaged animal mask using a variety of materials and techniques. Do you want to prowl, flap or hop in your animal disguise? £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk WILD FROGS WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Go wild and make your own colourful, fun, tree-frog. Use all things decorative, we’ll use split-pins to make its arms and legs moveable. Help that frog strike a pose! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day CLAY CRITTERS THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Use clay and natural materials to model your favourite woodland wildlife. Foxes, squirrels, hedgehogs, badgers or even a tiny mouse! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOOLLY WILDLIFE FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Using pipe-cleaners and wool wrapping, make a soft sculpture of a furry friend to take home. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day COLOUR IN YOUR ART GALLERY SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER, 11AM TO 4PM, DROP IN Join artist Olivier Jamin to create a large-scale illustrated banner. Drop in any time to get creative and relax with some mindful colouring. A BSL interpreter will be present during the event. Free, suitable for all ages WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE Wolverhampton Art Gallery has a packed programme of family-friendly fun during October half term, inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. See the website for more details – www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/family-friendly-activities OCTOBER HALF TERM ACTIVITIES AT WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY ALL SESSIONS SUITABLE FOR AGE 5 TO 12 YEARS OLD UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED PLEASE VISIT WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK/FAMILY-FRIENDLY-ACTIVITIES/ CHARACTERFUL CREATURES MONDAY 24 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Learn to make fuzzy pompoms and transform them into wonderful wildlife! We’ll have plenty of wool and lots of colourful crafty materials on hand to help you create some characterful creatures. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day AMAZING ANIMAL MASKS TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Create your own collaged animal mask using a variety of materials and techniques. Do you want to prowl, flap or hop in your animal disguise? £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk WILD FROGS WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Go wild and make your own colourful, fun, tree-frog. Use all things decorative, we’ll use split-pins to make its arms and legs moveable. Help that frog strike a pose! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day CLAY CRITTERS THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Use clay and natural materials to model your favourite woodland wildlife. Foxes, squirrels, hedgehogs, badgers or even a tiny mouse! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOOLLY WILDLIFE FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Using pipe-cleaners and wool wrapping, make a soft sculpture of a furry friend to take home. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day COLOUR IN YOUR ART GALLERY SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER, 11AM TO 4PM, DROP IN Join artist Olivier Jamin to create a large-scale illustrated banner. Drop in any time to get creative and relax with some mindful colouring. A BSL interpreter will be present during the event. Free, suitable for all ages WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE Wolverhampton Art Gallery has a packed programme of family-friendly fun during October half term, inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. See the website for more details – www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/family-friendly-activities Exhibition in collaboration with the FIFA Museum and the National Football Museum
18 raring2go.co.uk 19 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Raring2go! WHAT’S ON SCAN TO BOOK www.wolvesplaycafe.org What’s On Summer? Sat 27 July, 6pm. James and the Giant Peach at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, near Stourbridge. Sun 28 July, 6pm. James and the Giant Peach at Benthall Hall, near Broseley. Find yourself whisked away with James as he meets an array of unusual characters on the adventure of a lifetime inside the massive fruit. To book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk Thurs 1 - Sat 31 Aug. Dino’s and Rhinos, West Midlands Safari Park. Stampede through time and join us as we celebrate two of our mostloved inhabitants: our incredible charismatic rhinos and our mighty, awesome dinosaurs. www.wmsp.co.uk Sat 3 August, 12-4pm. South Asian Heritage Month Community Day, The New Art Gallery Walsall. South Asian music from broadcaster and radio DJ Manpreet Darroch, craft activities, photography display, authentic food and more! Free. Drop-in. All welcome! www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk Thurs 1 - Sun 4 August. Dinosaur Discovery at Apley Farm Shop. Prepare for face to face encounters with your favourite dinosaur, learn how to tame these incredible beasts at the Dino ranger training, and visit the baby dinosaur hatchery. With daily shows and meet and greets, we are sure it will be the perfect family fun day out this summer! Grab your tickets now www.apleyestate.co.uk Tue 13 August, 6.30pm. Doctor Dolittle, Moseley Old Hall, near Wolverhampton. Hugh Lofting’s timeless classic celebrates empathy and inspires us all to see the world through the eyes of animals. This funny, exciting family musical is performed with flair and wit by Illyria theatre company in the great outdoors. To book visit the Moseley Old Hall webpages www.nationaltrust.org.uk Sat 17 August. Colour Run at Apley Estate in aid of the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund. Adults and children will make their way around the off-road 5K course whilst being doused in colourful paint…there won’t be a clean t-shirt in sight by the end of the day! www.apleyestate.co.uk Fri 23 - Sun 25 August. Silverstone Festival, Oxfordshire. A weekend of the best historic race action on the track and the best family fun off it! Motorsport, music, food, dancing, family entertainment and so much more. Take the family for an epic weekend at the home of British motorsport. www.silverstone.co.uk Thurs 29 August - Sun 1 September. Adventure Cinema at Attingham Park, near Shrewsbury. See ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’, ‘Jurassic Park’ and a ‘Frozen-sing-along’ as well as other Hollywood blockbusters, on the big screen in the great outdoors. To book www.nationaltrust.org.uk Sun 8 September. 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 Thurs 19 - Sun 22 September. Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala. www.svr.co.uk Sat 28 September. Tettenhall College Whole School Open Day. For more details visit www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 20 raring2go.co.uk 21 Summer days out that make learning fun – bring STEM to life for your kids Science and Industry THINTANK is Birmingham’s award-winning science museum that offers a huge range of opportunities to explore the world of science and engineering. From outer space to engineering and from the outdoor science garden to the mighty engines of the Indistrial Revolution – there is a huge range of exhibits to keep everyone busy all day! Further afield, ENGINUITY AT IRONBRIDGE GORGE has fun interactive science and engineering activities and experiments that they can explore independently. A sure-fire way to fire their imagination and inspire the trailblazing engineers of tomorrow. Design & Technology THE MAD MUSEUM in Stratford Upon Avon is a quirky attraction displaying interactive pieces of mechanical art, kinetic art and automata. If you’re not quite sure what mechanical art is all about, think of the machines and gizmos used in Wallace and Gromit, Scrapheap Challenge and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Information Technology Explore the new ‘Makers and Machines’ exhibition at THINKTANK and learn about the long history of coding. Look at how local weavers and knitters, mathematicians and scientists, and artists and gamers all use coding in their work. There will be a range of digital and analogue devices on display, plus the chance to see some classic game designs, learn how punched cards worked, and design your own weaving pattern. Life Sciences Whether you love the butterflies and minibeasts at STRATFORD BUTTERFLY FARM, the farm animals at LOWER DRAYTON FARM, the safari drive through at WEST MIDLANDS SAFARI PARK or the loveable rescued horses and donkeys at REDWINGS – there are lots of opportunities to indulge your family’s interest in the animal world around us. Or take a step back in time and visit Dippy the Diplodicus at the HERBERT ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM, COVENTRY. Mechanical & Automotive Engineering As well as housing the largest collections of British road transport in the world, COVENTRY TRANSPORT MUSEUM offers a variety of STEM based activities that help kids (and their adults!) get to grips with the fundamentals of engineering through open ended play & tinkering! If the thrill and excitement of motor racing is more your thing, take a trip to SILVERSTONE MUSEUM and learn all about the history of the circuit as well as the key technical aspects of racing cars and motorbikes. SILVERSTONE FESTIVAL on the August Bank Holiday weekend brings a fun packed weekend of historic track action, live music and non-stop family entertainment. Some days out are purely for entertainment, but there are often opportunities to have fun with the bonus of an educational element. Here are some suggestions to inspire your children and bring science, technology, engineering and maths to life. Kinetic sculptures Interactive marvels Creative inventions Explore STEM Adventures Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon www.themadmuseum.co.uk Join the fun this summer kids Activities BOOK TODAY! Find out more: transport-museum.com 1 Millennium Place, Hales St, Coventry CV1 1JD
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28 raring2go.co.uk 29 Raring2go! PRE-SCHOOL Raring2go! PUZZLE FINISH START Can you find your way through the maze CAN YOU SPOT THE 6 DIFFERENCES How many fish can you spot? WHICH OF THE SHELLS IS THE ODD 1 OUT A B C ODD SHELL OUT: B - THERE ARE 12 FISH Spot the difference Clues Right: Pink flip flop, White dot on sunglasses, Missing button on camera, Missing circle on flipper, Missing triangle on umberella, Missing stripe on towel. TGKindergarten@outlook.com BTettenhallGreenKindergarten United Reformed Church, Mount Road Tettenhall Wood WV6 8HT Ofsted rating ‘GOOD’ Tettenhall Green Kindergarten Breakfast & After School Club Offering a warm welcoming environment from 9am - 12.30pm Catering for 2 - 5 year olds during term time Breakfast Club from 7.30am with healthy breakfast Wraparound to Christchurch Nursery School available After School Club pick ups from Christchurch Infants & Juniors Schools - Craft activities and hot meal included. Tax Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers accepted. Call Lisa on 07707 570044 To be in the next issue call Jo 07762 204195 YOUR HOBBY. YOUR ADVENTURE. YOUR WAY. ©2024 Dovetail Games. Produced under license from SCMG Enterprises Ltd. Flying Scotsman trademarks® and designs ©SCMGE. Permission to use the Azuma and LNER Trade Marks is granted by the Secretary of State for Transport. Developed and published by Dovetail Games. DELUXE ED I T I ON C M Y CM MY CY CMY K TSW4-PrintAd-PRT-file.pdf 1 22/05/2024 13:15:14 Morning sessions Afternoon sessions Breakfast club sessions Funded and non-funded places for 2-5 year olds 30 hours available For more information or to arrange a visit contact Lisa on call: 07703 616822 email: pippinsdaycare@gmail.com facebook.com/pippinsdaycare Trinity Methodist Church, Histons Hill, Codsall
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