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Issue 103

2 Primary Times Cambridgeshire . Summer 2018

Summer 2018 

Issue 103 

Dear Reader 

Hope you’re enjoying the lovely summer! This issue includes 

some ideas for wonderful days out and about. 

We’ve included a great article about enjoying the sunshine, 

featuring Dr Ranj Singh from CBeebies and another about 

reading during the summer holidays and beyond. 

We’d like to say good luck to all the children changing 

schools, have a great time, and to everyone - hope you have 

a super summer and don’t miss our next issue out in October. 

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Your Family Diary of What’s On & When 

JULY 

Wednesday 3 July 

Just Karate Taster Session 

Just Karate will be running taster 

sessions designed to introduce 

beginners to the fascinating art 

o 

fairground attractions - wipe out, 

Under 7's area, hamster rollers, 

merry-go-round, sideshows, 

crockery smash, obstacle course, 

fruit machine, 60 stalls, craft 

fayre food court and beer tent. 

Art exhibition, tabletop war 

games, jewellery & crafts, vintage 

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Theatre 

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Family & 

Children’s Shows 

We take great care to ensure 

Broadway Theatre 

all this information is correct 

Box Office 01733 265705 

at the time of going to press. 

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OTHER TERRIFIC TALES parents to phone and check 

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Milton Maize Maze 

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JULY 






of karate. Families can train 

together in a fun and friendly 

environment. Taster sessions 

usually cost £6.50 on the day 

but you can book in for free 

using voucher code PTX181 at 

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk 

Tel: 07981 395258 

Ely Paradise Centre 

Ely 

CB7 4PQ 

www.justkarate.co.uk 

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Thursday 5 July 

Stay and Bounce 

We offer a hall full of inflatables, 

soft play, ball pool and ride on 

cars, we also have a baby area 

for the little ones. 9.30am - 

12.30pm. £3 per child, under 8 

months free. Tel: 01945 

430815 

Sunset Indoor Sports Facility 

Wisbech St Mary 

PE13 4SS 

Saturday 7 July 

Meadow Bug Hunt 

Come along to use sweep nets 

and different techniques to 

discover which species of bugs, 

spiders and small creatures 

make their homes in the park. 

10.30am – 1.30pm & 12noon – 

3pm. £2. For age 5+ 

Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 

www.neneparktrust.org.uk 

Buckden Village Festival 

Family fun including: Biggest 

bouncy slide in the UK, 

fairground attractions - wipe out, 

Under 7's area, hamster rollers, 

merry-go-round, sideshows, 

crockery smash, obstacle course, 

fruit machine, 60 stalls, craft 

fayre food court and beer tent. 

Art exhibition, tabletop war 

games, jewellery & crafts, vintage 

cars plus arena events with 

samba band, dancing, sports 

and entertainment. 12.30pm - 

4.30pm 

Buckden Village Hall & 

Playing Fields 

PE19 5UY 

http://www.buckdenvillage 

festival.co.uk/ 

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 July 

Carry on at the Camp 

This is a great weekend for all of 

the family; we're talking hot rods 

- American cars and bikes - 

vintage - muscle cars - classic 

cars and bikes - rat rods and 

anything else in between. We 

have live bands playing 

throughout the weekend - 

competitions - show n shine - 

camping from the Friday - kids 

games and competitions - trade 

stalls - food court - bar - trophies 

up for grabs and much more, so 

why not make a weekend away 

of it? £10 adults, under 15s free 

The 1940s Camp 

Wood Lane 

Ramsey 

PE26 2XB 

Monday 9 July 

Nature Tots 

A fun monthly outdoor parent 

and toddler group. Each session 

has a nature theme and will 

include a messy craft activity, 

time to explore the beautiful 

outdoors, story and song time. 

10am – 11.30am. £3. For age 

2+. Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Wednesday 11 & Thursday 

12 July 

Mucky Pups - Damsels and 

Dragons 

Seasonal fun, craft and 

adventure for under 5's. Booking 

essential. Tel: 01353 720274 

Wicken Fen National Nature 

Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 


Forest School Fun Day for 

Teachers 

At Flag Fen we are developing a 

new outdoor programme to 

support the teaching of the 

prehistory curriculum. To 

celebrate this we are inviting you 

and your family to come and 

experience first-hand the joy of 

learning in the outdoors, and to 

be inspired by nature amidst the 

fantastic setting of Flag Fen. 

Come and explore our new 

forest school teaching area and 

have a go at some fun forest 

school activities. From forest 

craft and games, to fire lighting 

and survival skills, there will be 

something for everyone to try 

and enjoy. Our education team 

will be on hand to answer any 

questions and to discuss what we 

can offer your school across all 

our heritage education 

programmes. 11am – 2.30pm. 

For more information and to 

register your interest in attending 

please email 

vivacityforschools@vivacitypeterborough.com 

or call 

01733 864700/864706 

Flag Fen Archaeology Park 

Peterborough 

PE6 7QJ 

www.vivacity.org 

Saturday 21 & Sunday 

22 July 

Wicken Fen 24 hour 

Bioblitz 

How many species can we 

discover and record in 24 hours. 

Join us as we try to identify and 

record as many species as 

possible in 24 hours. Booking 

advisable on Tel: 01353 

720274. 7pm – 11pm 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 


Monday 23 July 

Nature Tots 






parents to phone and check 

details prior to making a long 

trip… or promise! 






10am – 11.30am. £3. For age 

2+. Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 



Den Building 

Little dens, big dens, plus games 

and challenges. Little dens for 

the minibeasts, big dens for you. 

Plus games and challenges 

inspired by sticks. Booking 

essential on Tel: 0344 249 

1895. For ages 3 – 10 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 


Wednesday 25 July – 

Sunday 2 September 

Summer Trail 

Collect a trail sheet from the 

Visitor Centre and then hunt for 

clues as you walk around Ferry 

Meadows. Return to the Visitor 

Centre to claim your prize. 

10am – 4pm. £1 per child. Tel: 

01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Thursday 26 July 

Pond Dipping and 

Minibeast Hunt 

Come and discover the 

minibeasts that live at Wicken 

Fen. 30-minute pond dipping 

Wow! 

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FAMILY FUN DAYS AT THE RACES AT NEWMARKET! 

Newmarket Racecourses are the perfect place to horse around – and U18s go free to all the below events, making a 

trip to the races the best value day out. A family of two adults and any number of children could have a day out this 

summer for as little as £24 – with fantastic racing guaranteed! 

Summer Saturdays at the July Course 

Great British Summer Day 

Summer Saturday 21 July 

From strawberries and cream at Wimbledon to donkey rides and ice cream on a windswept beach, we Brits love our summer! The Great British 

Summer Day at Newmarket Racecourses is a celebration of everything that is quintessentially British! 

Countryside Day 

Summer Saturday 28 July 

Countryside Day is an action-packed day featuring fantastic racing and brimming with free rural themed activities and a wide variety of animals 

including a very special appearance from the spirited and lively Bing & Flop! 

Sports Day 

Summer Saturday 4 August 

This family themed Sports Day is all about having a great day out with your nearest and dearest at the Home of Horseracing. There’s thrilling 

racing (of course!) but there’s also masses of sports based fun and free activities to keep everyone amused throughout the day. 

Royal British Legion Day 


Newmarket’s annual Royal British Legion Day is one of the most popular and emotive Summer Saturdays and features a moving Standard 

Bearers Parade. Not only is it an opportunity to support a very worthy cause it also promises a great day of racing with lots of entertainment. 

Horseplay 


Returning for 2018, ‘Horseplay’ is a brilliant family raceday which focuses on the magnificent horse and offers you the opportunity to gain even 

more of an insight into this fantastic sport. The ‘Horseplay Roadshow’ will be on hand throughout the day which gives children the chance to 

learn through role play and interactive games. 

WWW.NEWMARKETRACECOURSES.CO.UK 


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session, followed by a minibeast 

hunt. Accompanying adults are 

free of charge. Booking essential 

on Tel: 0344 249 1895. For 

ages 3+ 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 


Friday 27 July 

Mud Glorious Mud 

Your chance to get really dirty! 

Explore the finer qualities of 

mud, for throwing, painting, 

building and cooking (mud pies 

for the worms!). Booking 


1895. For ages 3+ 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 


Sundown Cinema: Brave 

Bring a picnic and relax in the 

beautiful gardens at Wimpole to 

enjoy this great film brought to 

you by Sundown Cinema. Films 

will be shown on a special 

daytime LED screen. Booking 

via Sundown Cinema 

www.sundowncinema.co.uk or 

0333 666 3366. Gates open 

5.30pm, film 6pm – 7.30pm 

Wimpole Estate 

Arrington 

SG8 0BW 



Nature Detectives 

Use your identifying skills to find 

out how animals hide from 

predators, discover what owls eat 

and who left those footprints. 

10am – 1pm. £1 per child. For 

age 5+. Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Sundown Cinema: Moana 









0333 666 3366. Gates open 

5.30pm, film 6pm – 7.45pm 


Arrington 

SG8 0BW 


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Open Air Cinema in aid of 

EACH 

Come and join us for this year’s 

favourite musical The Greatest 

Showman. 

Enjoy a magical night under the 

stars with your family and friends, 

while watching this much loved 

musical on a giant pop up 

screen. All money raised will go 

towards providing care and 

support to children, young 

people and their families who 

have life-threatening conditions 

within East Anglia. Live band 

7.30pm, film 8.30pm. £12 per 

person. Tel: 01223 205198 

Neale-Wade Academy 

March 

PE15 9PX 

www.each.org.uk 

Sunday 29 July 

Sundown Cinema: Alice in 

Wonderland 









0333 666 3366. Gates open 

4.30pm, film 6pm – 7.45pm 


Arrington 

SG8 0BW 

Monday 30 July 

Fairies and Elves of Ferry 

Meadows 

Enter the magical world of the 

fairies and elves of Ferry 

Meadows. Activities may include 

spotting the signs that they have 

been in the park, making some 

magical woodland potions and 

building some amazing homes 

for them. 10.30am - 12noon or 

1.30pm – 3pm. For age 3+. 

Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Fenland Fairies and Pixies 

Come and meet the Fenland 

Fairies. Meet all the fenland 

fairies; help them with a little 

magic, plus fairy crafts. For ages 

3 - 7. Booking essential on 

Tel: 0344 249 1895 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 


Monday 30 July – Sunday 

5 August 

Queensgate brings 

Medieval Peterborough to 

life! 

Prepare to be taken back in time, 

back to Medeshamstede, when 

Peterborough was born, as 

Queensgate Shopping Centre 

puts on a weeklong celebration 

and festivities to mark the 900th 

anniversary of the city. Shoppers 

are invited to step into a 

medieval village, complete with 

a castle and towering turrets, in 

Central Square. Walk across the 

drawbridge, through the giant 

gates and into the courtyard 

where real knights, villagers and 

churchmen go about their daily 

lives 

Queensgate Shopping Centre 

Peterborough 

PE1 1NT 

Tuesday 31 July 
















on Tel: 0344 249 1895. For 

ages 3+ 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 


AUGUST 

Wednesday 1 August 

Nature Crafts 

Arts and crafts inspired by nature 

and the season. For ages 3 - 10. 

Booking essential on 

Tel: 0344 249 1895 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 


Wild Wednesday 

Children and adults are welcome 

to come and join this drop-in 

session where they will get to 

create some seasonal and wild 

crafts. 10am – 2pm. £1 per 

child. Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Friday 3 August 

Pond Dipping 

Join us in finding out what 

creatures live underwater in 

Lynch Lake here at Ferry 

Meadows in one of our pond 

dipping sessions. 10.30am – 

12noon or 1.30pm – 3pm. £2. 

For age 3+. Tel: 01733 

234193 

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Building friendships through dance 

Early years dance classes are the ideal way for everyone to make 

new friends – parents, carers and children alike. 

Principal, Jill Bridger, of the Jill Bridger School of Dance is delighted 

to announce that we will be bringing our popular Melody Bear preschool 

classes to two new communities in Cambridgeshire in 

September; Eddington and Northstowe. Our Little Bear Feet with 

Melody Bear parent/carer and toddler classes are the perfect way 

for families moving into new communities to enjoy quality time 

together and build lasting friendships. As the young dancers grow 

and flourish through our Melody Movement stepping-stone 

curriculum, so too does our school’s family network. 

The school’s experience in working with new communities is 

reflected in the success of its Cambourne branch whereby the young 

children Jill first taught, in the small Portakabin fondly known as 

‘The Ark’, are now working on their Royal Academy of Dance 

Grade 8 ballet with opportunities to start Melody Bear teacher 

training too, thus completing a full circle. 

For further details about the Jill Bridger School of Dance and their 

forthcoming shows visit www.danceschool.biz or call 01480 

469711 

Audley End Miniature Railway 

Visit Audley End Miniature Railway for their Summer Festival! 

Running everyday from the 21st July to 3rd September 2018. Your 

perfect summer family day out providing you with even MORE fun 

and activities to immerse yourselves in! The picnic area will be 

packed full of activities including: story telling, face painting, games 

area and craft making. You can also take an enchanting train ride 

through the Audley End estate woodland and dive into the magical 

land of the Fairy and Elf Walk! Don’t forget to dress up in your BEST 

fancy dress 

outfit too for 

the daily 

fancy dress 

parade! 

Included in 

the ticket 

price: train 

ride, Fairy 

and Elf 

Walk, craft 

making, face 

painting, 

games area, 

story telling and fancy dress parade. Booking is recommended. 

Visit: www.audley-end-railway.co.uk 

Monster Vacation at Gulliver's 

See the characters of Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation at 

Gulliver's Theme Parks this summer. Gulliver's are gearing up for a 

summer of monster fun; use the voucher in this magazine for a £59 

family theme park entry (see voucher for details). 

Book a summer staycation with a choice of three resorts and lots of 

themed accommodation. Use the discount code in this edition and 

save even more on your stay and play package. Gulliver's short 

breaks are ideal for families looking for a great value holiday. 

Choose from Gulliver's Warrington, Matlock Bath and Milton 

Keynes. www.gulliversfun.co.uk 

Barracudas Activity Day Camps 

offers fun holiday childcare for 

working parents 

• UK’s No.1 activity day camp provider with 40+ locations 

• Fantastic range of 80+ activities for 4 1 / 2 to 14 years 

• Qualified and experienced staff 

• Flexible hours for working parents from 8am-6pm 

• Rated ‘OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted more times and more 

consistently than any other activity day camp provider 

• High staff to child ratios 

Barracudas offers outstanding quality childcare at activity day camps for 

children aged 4 1 / 2 to 14 years. They offer FUN at a FAIR price and the great 

option to use childcare vouchers as payment too! 

You can either book individual days or full weeks at the camps which are 

open Monday-Friday from 8.30am-5.30pm. However if you need a longer 

day they can offer Early and Late clubs that extend the day from 8am to 6pm 

for you. 

With action packed programmes and a choice of varied activities including 

archery, fencing, arts & crafts, motor sports and dance & drama to name but 

a few, it’s no wonder Barracudas is the UK's No.1 choice. There are 40+ 

locations to choose from, all of which are registered with Ofsted. 

Where will your child play…? 

Hinchingbrooke School, Huntingdon 

SUMMER: 30th July - 24th August 

OCTOBER HALF TERM: 22nd - 26th October 

St Faith’s School, Cambridge 

SUMMER: 23rd July – 17th August 

If you are interested in booking Barracudas then don’t wait around, they sell 

out fast, so to secure your child’s place for 2018 call now on 

0845 123 5299 or visit www.barracudas.co.uk. 

Coram Cambridgeshire Adoption 

Coram Cambridgeshire Adoption find forever families for children 

who need permanent, loving homes. We support Early Permanence 

carers to enable a child in care under the age of two to find foster 

carers who are ready and willing to adopt them later if the courts 

decide they cannot live with their birth family 

Sarah and Neil felt Fostering for Adoption was right for them 

despite the uncertainties they faced. “Right from the start we felt 

really positive about Fostering for Adoption because we feel it is the 

right thing for the babies and children involved, as they do not have 

to move often. 

“Paul was 36 hours old when we collected him from hospital. At this 

stage, we were his foster carers and attended regular contact visits 

with his birth parents. I would think to myself, 'They’re his parents. 

I’m helping with the baby while they’re sorting themselves out'. 

“There was one moment, when Paul wasn’t sleeping and we were 

lying on the bed. He reached out and touched my face. I thought, 

Who are you kidding, you love this baby so much”. 

Sarah and Neil are now adoptive parents for Paul. 

Call 0300 123 1093 today to find out more. 

www.coramcambridgeshireadoption.org.uk 



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Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Kids Tree Climbing 

Ever wondered how our Rangers 

complete the tree work around 

the Park. Children can come and 

have a go at tree climbing in a 

rope and harness. 11am – 

3pm. £2. For age 3+. Tel: 

01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Beginners Geocache and 

Bugs and Beast Geocache 

Challenge 

Come and have a go at our 

NEW Geocache puzzles set up 

especially for this event. We will 

also be running our beginners 

trail. Bring your family along to 

try some of our more challenging 

Geocache puzzles set up new for 

2018. Booking essential on 

Tel: 0344 249 1895 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 


Monday 6 August 

Den Building 







1895. For ages 3 – 10 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 


Paper Planes 

Learn how to make a selection of 

paper planes each with a 

different level of challenge, or try 

to design your own. Then 

decorate them and take part in 

the flying competitions. 10.30am 

– 12noon or 1.30pm – 3pm. 

£2. For age 7+. Tel: 01733 

234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Tuesday 7 August 

Painting the Fens 

Learn or improve your 

watercolour skills and create 

your own masterpiece. Learn 

basic watercolour techniques 

indoors with our tutor before 

heading out onto the Fen to 

have a go at painting it! For 

ages 6+. Booking essential on 

Tel: 0344 249 1895 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 











on Tel: 0344 249 1895. For 

ages 3+ 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 




to come and join at this drop-in 




child. Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Thursday 9 August 

Meeting Magical Mammals 

Join a Ranger on a short walk 

discovering the small mammals 

that live in the park. We will 

hopefully get to see Voles, Mice 

and Shrews as well as talk about 

their habitat, diet and identifying 

features. 10am – 11am. £2. 

For age 3+. Tel: 01733 

234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 



We're Going on a Bear 

Hunt 

Join us on our Bear hunt around 

Ferry Meadows, the event will 

include a craft, storytime and 

then we will walk around the 

lakes to find Barney the Bear. 

10.30am – 12noon or 1.30pm 

– 3pm. £4. For age 3+. Tel: 

01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


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Nature Tots 







10am – 11.30am. £3. For age 

2+. Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Monday 13 – Friday 

17 August 

Nature Kids 

Fun, nature inspired activity 

days for children in the 

summer holidays. Learn how to 

build a shelter, light a fire and 

use natural materials in 

woodland crafts. Different 








activities every day. 9.30am – 

3pm. For age 7 – 11. £15 per 

day and then £60 for booking 5 

consecutive days. Tel: 01733 

234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 



Go Wild: All About Fire! 

Learn how to start and light a 

fire, be safe around fires, before 

cooking some simple snacks on 

your own fire. Part of our 'Go 

Wild!' series of events aimed at 

8+ in this event we will be 

focusing on everything fire 

related! Booking essential on 

Tel: 0344 249 1895 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 









child. Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


What the Ladybird Heard 

Join the Ladybird on her 

adventures around Wicken Fen! 

Storytelling and simple crafts for 

ages 3 - 7. Booking essential on 

Tel: 0344 249 1895 


Wow! 





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Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 


Bat Walk 

Join park rangers and members 

of the Cambs bat group for an 

informative presentation on bats. 

Follow this with a walk in the 

park to try and spot the bats that 

call Ferry Meadows home. 

7.45pm – 9.30pm. £5. For 

age 5+. Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Thursday 16 August 









on Tel: 0344 249 1895. For 

ages 3+ 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 






fairies, help them with a little 


3 - 7. Booking essential on 

Tel: 0344 249 1895 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 

Saturday 18 August 

Buzzing Bees 

Come along to find out more 

about bees in some fun beerelated 

activities. 10.30am – 

12noon or 1.30pm – 3pm. £2. 

For age 5+. Tel: 01733 

234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Alice’s Adventures in 

Wonderland 

Join Alice as she stumbles into 

the magical world of 

Wonderland and meets a whole 

host of colourful characters. 

Presented in beautiful Victorian 

costume and alive with song, 

dance and original music, this is 

a production to delight the entire 

family. Doors open 5.30pm, 

performance 6.30pm 

Flag Fen Archaeology Park 

Peterborough 

PE6 7QJ 

www.vivacity.org 


Happily Ever After 

We will introduce children to Mrs 

Tiggywinkle and discover the 

wonderful world of hedgehogs 

through crafts, activities and 

stories. 10.30am – 12noon or 

1.30pm – 3pm. £3. For age 

3+. Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Monday 20 – Friday 

24 August 

Nature Kids 

Fun, nature inspired activity days 

for children in the summer 

holidays. Learn how to build a 

shelter, light a fire and use 

natural materials in woodland 

crafts. Different activities every 

day. 9.30am – 3pm. For age 7 

– 11. £15 per day and then 

£60 for booking 5 consecutive 

days. Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 











on Tel: 0344 249 1895. For 

ages 3+ 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 


Kids Tree Climbing 

Ever wondered how our Rangers 

complete the tree work around 

the Park. Children can come and 

have a go at tree climbing in a 

rope and harness. 11am – 

3pm. £2. For age 3+. Tel: 

01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


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Go Wild: Simple Campfire 

Cooking 

Learn how to light a campfire, 

before cooking some snacks on 

your own fire. . Part of our 'Go 

Wild!' series of events aimed at 

8+! In this event we’ll light a 

campfire before cooking some 

simple snacks as a group that 

will be perfect to replicate on 

your own camping trip. Booking 


1895 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 



Children and adults are 

welcome to come and join 

this drop-in session where they 

will get to create some 

seasonal and wild crafts. 








10am – 2pm. £1 per child. 

Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 



Nature Crafts 

Arts and crafts inspired by nature 

and the season. For ages 3 - 10. 

Booking essential on Tel: 0344 

249 1895 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 



Nature Tots 







10am – 11.30am. £3. For age 

2+. Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Alice’s Adventures in 

Wonderland 

Join Alice as she stumbles into 

the magical world of 

Wonderland and meets a whole 

host of colourful characters. 

Presented in beautiful Victorian 

costume and alive with song, 

dance and original music, this is 

a production to delight the entire 

family. Doors open 10.30am, 

show starts at 3pm. Adults £16, 

Concs £12, Family 2+2 £46. 

To book Tel: 01223 746222 

Wow! 





Broadway Theatre 

Box Office 01733 265705 

TIDDLER & 

OTHER TERRIFIC TALES 


19 August, 1.30pm, 4pm & 

11am & 2.30pm 

Under the sea, out on the farm 

and into the jungle, these terrific 

tales are woven together with live 

music, puppetry and a whole host 

of colourful characters from Julia 

Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s 

best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey 

Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in 

Town and A Squash and a 

Squeeze. Funky moves, toetapping 

tunes and giggles are 

guaranteed! www.tiddlerlive.com 

Tickets: Adult £15/under 16s 

£12/Group of 10 £11.50 

PEPPA PIG’S ADVENTURE 

Wednesday 26 & 

Thursday 27 September, 

10am, 1pm & 4pm 

Join Peppa as she gets ready to 

go on an exciting camping trip to 

the woods with George and her 

school friends, including Pedro 

Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald 

Giraffe. With lunch-boxes packed 

and Daddy Pig driving the bus; 

Peppa and friends are excited 

about their outdoor adventure, 

full of games, laughter and live 

music! 


£15 

Cambridge 

Corn Exchange 

Box Office 01223 357851 

BING LIVE 


30 September, 4pm and 

10am & 1pm 

The CBeebies favourites are 

brought to life in a brand new 

stage production full of fun, 

laughter, music and magical 

puppetry. Going to the theatre… 

it’s a Bing thing! 

Tickets: £22.50/£19.50/£17.50 

Family & 

Children’s Shows 








The Junction 

Box Office 01223 511511 

COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS 

Saturday 21 July, 2.30pm 

Just 'cos you're a kid, doesn't 

mean you should miss out on the 

best stand-ups and sketch acts of 

the Festival! Just 'cos you're an 

adult at a kids' show, doesn't 

mean you can't also have the best 

time! Since 2005, we have been 

persuading our favourite 

performers to strut their stuff for 

family audiences. 


£6/Family £28 

SESKA 

Saturday 21 July, 4pm 

SESKA performs incredibly silly 

magic tricks - repeats them again 

but with a crazy added difference. 

...And when you spot the 

difference you win a fab prize! A 

party atmosphere, hilarious 

entertainment and a competition 

all in one 



THE GREATEST GOAT 

OF ALL TIME 

Saturday 21 July, 5.15pm 

A fresh, funny and fantastical 

story starring award-winning 

comedian, singer and dancer 

Charlie Baker and BAFTAwinning 

CBBC Class Dismissed 

actress Sam Battersea. Live clipclop 

hip-hop soundtrack 

accompanies our hero on her 

journey from 0-100% confidence 

with her magically tuneful 

farmyard friend. For age 7+ 



Wow! 

Win a Family of 4 session at Clip ‘n Climb Cambridge this 

summer 

For your chance to win a session for 2 adults and 2 

children, answer the following question: 

As well as 20 unique and amazing climbing walls, Clip ‘n 

Climb Cambridge has two Extreme Challenges. What 

are their names? 

Email your answer to hello@clipnclimbcambridge.co.uk to 

be entered into their prize draw for winning the session. 

Closing date will be the 31st July 2018 and the winning 

session will be valid until the 30th September 2018. 


Attention Readers 

If you have any events coming 

up and you want them 

included in our Roundabout 

listings please get in touch 

with Fiona at 

ptimes.cambs@btinternet.com 

For specialist teaching in 

Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Modern 

Theatre Dance 

King Slocombe 

School of Dance 

8 Emmanuel Road Cambridge CB1 1JW 

Tel: 01223 356023 Fax: 01223 322303 

www.kingslocombe.com 


Roundabout 


Madingley Hall, 

Cambridge 

CB23 8AQ 

www.ice.cam.ac.uk/madingleyhall 










on Tel: 0344 249 1895. For 

ages 3+ 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 






fairies; help them with a little 


3 - 7. Booking essential on Tel: 

0344 249 1895 


Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 



Reserve 

Wicken 

CB7 5XP 


SEPTEMBER 

Saturday 1 September 

Superhero Summer Finale 

– All Gulliver’s Theme 

Parks 

Finish the summer holidays with 

a super day out at Gulliver's 

Theme Parks. This is a superhero 

themed event that's packed with 

activities and surprises 

www.gulliversfun.co.uk 

❝ 

I saw your 

event in 


❞ 




2 September 

Ferry Meadows @ 40 

Birthday celebration weekend - 

adventure and activities. 10am – 

5pm. Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 


Sunday 2 September – 

Sunday 7 October (Sundays 

only) 











www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk Tel: 

07981 395258 

Impington Sports Centre 

CB24 9LX 


Wednesday 5 September – 

Wednesday 3 October 

(Wednesdays only) 











www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk Tel: 

07981 395258 

Ely Paradise Centre 

Ely 

CB7 4PQ 



Cambridge Dragon Boat 

Festival 









9 September 

Haddenham Steam Rally 

A nostalgic weekend for all with 

over 600 exhibitions from a 

bygone age and a heavy horse 

show on Sunday 

Haddenham 

CB6 3PT 

www.haddenhamsteamrally. 

co.uk 


Cherry Hinton Festival 

The Cherry Hinton Festival 2018 

has a theme of 'Time Travellers'. 

Join us for a journey through 

time and space in the 100-seat 

planetarium! Experience the 

feeling of weightlessness (like an 

astronaut) in the gyroscope. Go 

prehistoric and meet the 

dinosaurs including an amazing 

animatronic dinosaur! Watch out 

for the Daleks. 11am – 5pm 

Recreation Ground 

Cherry Hinton 

CB1 9JJ 

www.cherryhintonfestival.org 

Sunday 30 September 

Plough Day 







child. Tel: 01733 234193 

Ferry Meadows 

Peterborough 

PE2 5UU 



Den Building 







1895. For ages 3 – 10 

Ancient Oak Medieval 

Fayre 

Step back through the mists of 

time and experience Jousting 

from Horsemen of the Knight, 

falconry with Out On A Wing, 

story telling with Simon, 

Devilstick Peat the Jester, 

drumming from the pentacle 

drummers, Damian with his 

dulcimer and hurdy gurdy. 

Medieval and Viking battle reenactments, 

living history from 

Medieval, Anglo-Saxons and 

Vikings, Medieval and craft 

market. Music, have a go 

archery, beer tent, food stalls 

including vegan and vegetarian 

dishes, lots of children's activities. 

10am – 5.30pm 

Quy Country Park 

Stow Cum Quy 

CB25 9AF 

Dragon Boat racing is an ancient 

Chinese tradition and the fastest 

growing water activity in Britain 

today - as well as the most fun! 

Up to 10 people paddle each 

30' boat with a drummer at the 

front beating in time and our 

helm at the tail steering a straight 

course. No previous experience 

required, just plenty of team 

spirit! Plenty of bank side 

entertainment too! 10am – 5pm 

Ditton Meadows 

Fen Ditton 

CB5 8ST 

www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/ 

cambridge 

Come and visit the Ramsey Rural 

Museum in the heart of the fen 

countryside. We will have 

Tractors in a ploughing 

competition, Shire horses 

demonstrating how these fine 

creatures pull a plough. Lots of 

entertainment, exhibits and stalls. 

Plenty for everyone. 11am – 5pm 

Ramsey Rural Museum 

Ramsey 

PE26 2XD 

Wow! 



PICTURE BOOKS FULL OF IMAGINATION AND WONDER 

Explore the world where big robots and aliens have existed for decades with The Cleverest 

Man in the world and Sam: Genius Detective and Jammie Dodger lover. Read about the 

amazing adventures they have with their friends, turtle and Mas. Imaginative books set in a 

fun and friendly atmosphere aimed at children ages 4 to 10. Read on ebook, kindle and in 

paperback. 

THE CLEVEREST MAN IN THE WORLD 

Mr Engine is the cleverest man in the world. His inventions are legendary. But what will he 

invent next? Mr Engine has made all kinds of marvellous creations but 

sometimes they don’t quite work as he expected. Paperback ISBN 

9780957135215 

BIG STAR 

Investigator and scientist, Sam, makes a startling discovery. A big star 

has appeared in the sky and it’s getting bigger. Is it a meteor or is it an 

alien spaceship. What Sam uncovers will change his life forever and 

perhaps the lives of everyone on Earth! Paperback ISBN 

9780957135222 

ALL BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON IN BOTH PAPERBACK AND 

ELECTRONIC FORMAT. 

An Unforgettable Experience This Summer 

If you’re looking for activity with friends and family that will help 

make this summer one to remember, look no further than Clip ‘n 

Climb in Cambridge. This experience helps people of all ages and 

abilities to feel proud about challenging themselves and literally 

reaching new heights on Clip ‘n Climb’s 20 unique and amazing 

looking climbing walls. If you are watching as a parent, you get to 

feel an amazing sense of pride seeing your children tackle the 

climbing walls and develop in confidence before your very eyes. 

The daring can also take on their two Extreme Challenges; Balance 

and bravery is needed to climb hands free up the Stairway to 

Heaven; Hold your nerve and drop from the top of the Vertical 

Drop Slide. 

To find our more and to book your session, visit 

www.clipnclimbcambridge.co.uk 


SUMMER AT LINTON ZOO 

Now is the perfect time for a visit! The zoo is buzzing with activity and 

there is so much to see and do with some fantastic new exhibits, many 

of the springtime youngsters are growing up fast and enjoy playing 

and exploring their enclosures! Our zoo is in a beautiful woodland 

setting, it is the perfect place to get the family, especially children, 

connected to nature! 

Primarily a breeding centre for endangered species, Linton Zoo is 

home to some very exciting animals which include magnificent tigers, 

lions, snow leopard, tapirs, kangaroo, Eastern quoll, mountain zebra, 

lemurs, giant tortoises, lots of birds and some unusual reptiles. 

There is a very exciting schedule of events over the school holidays 

and at weekends which our team have developed to get you much 

closer to some of our animals, whilst giving you more information 

about our conservation projects. Meet our Brazilian tapirs Thiago, 

Tiana and their son Tito, when the family are given their lunch at 12 

o’clock. And there is an opportunity to get very close to the red 

kangaroo and wallaby mob when the keepers give them their 

afternoon snack. Don’t miss the animal encounters where you will 

have a chance to touch some of our smaller zoo animals, every day 

there will be something different and may include snakes, lizards, 

owls, baby giant tortoises, guinea pigs, giant stick insects and other 

creepy crawlies! 

To get the best from your visit make sure you allow time to go around 

a couple of times and so that you don’t miss anything plan your 

outing before you come by checking our website for all the scheduled 

talks and activities. 

If you want a little more than just a zoo visit why not book one of our 

VIP lemur tours for ages 2 and above, you can hold hands with a 

lemur and help the keepers feed them for just an extra £10 per person 

(best to book in advance to guarantee your place, children must be 

participated by an accompanying adult). Or as an extra treat and if 

you want a little more than just a zoo visit then our VIP Behind the 

Scenes Tortoise Tours are a must! Get up close and personal with our 

awesome giants and then go behind the scenes, learn how we care 

for our tortoise groups, including how we incubate the eggs, then 

meet some of the latest hatchlings! 

The Zoo is open every day and with an admission fee of £10.00 for 

an adult and £7.50 for children 2 to 13 years, we’re sure you will find 

your family outing fantastic value for money. As an outdoor attraction 

remember to check the weather forecast and come prepared – wrap 

up warm and bring boots and waterproof gear. There is also a basic 

children’s play area, free parking within the zoo grounds, coffee shop 

and all other usual 

facilities. For more 

information, visit our 

website 

www.lintonzoo.com , call 

us on 01223 891308, 

email 

lintonzoo@hotmail.co.uk 

or follow us on 

Facebook or Twitter for 

all the latest news, stories 

and cute pictures, just 

click on the link from our 

website. 

Supporting families with our Summer Schools 

Busy parents trying to do the best for their children over the long 

summer holidays are faced with lots of challenges. We know that 

physical activity is fantastic for children to keep them active and 

improve their overall well-being but trying to tear them away from 

screen time is not an easy task. 

This year, why not get youngsters to try something different and take 

part in a performing arts summer course. Razzamataz Cambridge is 

holding a fun Summer School with themes based around ‘Barnum’ 

and ‘The Greatest Showman’. 

The Summer School is open to current and non-students and will take 

place Monday 30th July - Friday 3rd August at St Andrews Hall, 

Chesterton CB4 1DH. No experience is required although those 

already practiced in the performing arts will be challenged and 

encouraged to push themselves even further. 

Milton Maize Maze 

Farmer Rob and the Maze Team have been busy getting the Maze 

ready and this year you can explore our giant 7 acre Magical and 

Mythical Maze perhaps you will come across a Phoenix or Unicorn 

along the way! 

Following the success and popularity of Jezo’s visits last year we will 

have daily entertainment in our large entertainment marquee “The 

Crazy Cornitorium” with daily shows from the end of July. 

Water Wars will return – so remember your towel if you want to join 

in the fun. We will also have the wooden maze, and all the activities 

in the Field of Fun; Go karts, Duck Racing, Zip Wire, The Milton Mine 

& The Tractor and 

Trailer ride around 

the farm. You can 

also take a stroll 

around the paths in 

the Wild Flower 

Meadow and have 

a go at Farmer 

Rob’s Frisbee Golf 

or Feed the Fish & 

Goats on the Farm 

Trail. 

You won’t go 

hungry as there will 

“Whether you are a working parent or want to give your child the 

opportunity to try something different, the Summer School is a good 

way to introduce 

youngsters to 

performing arts and to 

challenge those who 

already take classes,” 

says Emma Louise 

Principal of 

Razzamataz 

Cambridge. “It’s 

difficult to keep 

children entertained 

over the long holiday 

but we know from experience that the Summer Schools are a highlight 

for many.” 

To find out more email: cambridge@razzamataz.co.uk 

be a daily BBQ on The Field of Fun or you can have a cup of coffee 

and a delicious slice of cake in The Old Dairy Café. 

All of the attractions in the field of fun are included in the entrance 

price. 

Magic Shoe Shop 

The Magic Shoe Shop was launched by sisters Emma and 

Harriet Gervasio, in response to the lack of quality and choice 

they found around Cambridge for their own children’s shoes. 

Emma and Harriet have stocked up their favourite children’s 

shoes from Froddo, Bobux, Babybotte, Shoesme and Petasil, 

and bring their mobile shop to markets, children’s events, 

schools, and customer’s own homes. “Well designed and 

made shoes are so important to protect children’s feet as they 

are growing” said Emma. “They should be practical but also 

look absolutely gorgeous – the kids love wearing them.” 

“We take away all that hassle of trailing kids around shoe 

shops,” added Harriet. “Buying shoes from The Magic Shoe 

Shop is easy and fun. We’ve got a carefully selected range for 

boys and girls, going from baby up to adult sizes, including 

prewalkers, sandals, trainers, and school shoes.” The Magic 

Shoe Shop is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and 

www.themagicshoeshop.com 



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