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Magical Christmas days out with the
National Trust
If you’re looking for fun, festive days out this Christmas, here’s what’s on with
the National Trust at these great places in Yorkshire:
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery
& Gardens, near York
Inspired by the resident
wildlife, look out for 14
scenes of winter wildlife
by artist Gerard Hobson,
hiding amongst the trees and
garden buildings.
There are swallows and
drumming woodpeckers
to find as well as a pair of
boxing hares, mice, weasels and stoats.
Father Christmas will be calling into Beningbrough too. Join him for
Storytime – Rewashed! A new and unforgettable experience in the
Victorian laundry to hear all about his adventures and travels…and
his holiday washing, once he’s found his suitcase! Places limited,
booking is essential.
Credit NTImages_Rob Stothard
Brimham Rocks, near Harrogate
During Christmas week, come for midwinter storytelling to celebrate
the myths and legends inspired by the season and the magical
landscape of Brimham Rocks. Join storyteller Noel Watkins for
interactive storytelling as he sparks your imagination through a series
of stories, songs and riddles inspired by the winter season. Booking is
essential.
Fountains Abbey & Studley
Royal, near Ripon
Come to Fountains Abbey
for a full festive day out with
your family. Have a winter
adventure to find Christmas
trees dotted around the
abbey and water garden.
Book to see Father Christmas
and get stuck into making
crafts. The abbey will also
be twinkling with colourful
light, and you can listen to Christmas music with choirs every
weekend.
Nunnington Hall, near Helmsley
Visit Nunnington Hall and see how Christmas would have been
celebrated over the centuries. See indulgent feasting from Georgian
times, how the Christmas tree was introduced by the Victorians, as
well as Christmas decorations from the 40s and 50s. How many
traditions from Christmases gone by do your family still do together?
Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough
Experience the house at Christmas, with trees, twinkling lights and
decorations with an angelic touch. On weekends families can find
the angels through the house and follow the twelve days of Christmas
trail in the garden. They can also settle down for a story with Mrs
Christmas or make paper chains and baubles to hang on the tree.
Credit NTImages_John Millar
For details of all opening times at National Trust places this Christmas, booking information and more ideas of things
to do with the kids, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/yorkshire
Christmas memories
made with the National Trust
See Fountains Abbey twinkling with
coloured light, spot wildlife art in the
garden at Beningbrough Hall and discover
Christmases past at Nunnington Hall.
These are the places that make us.
nationaltrust.org.uk/yorkshire
© National Trust 2019. Registered Charity no. 205846. Photography © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey
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Contents
4 News
5 WOW: Family events
6 Exploring Christmas
8 Santa’s Grottos
10 Interview with Bear Grylls
17 Box Office
22 Competitions
23 Loopy Library
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Welcome to the Winter issue of Primary Times. We can’t
believe how quickly 2019 has flown by! With Christmas,
Hanukkah, and more right around the corner, this is a
wonderful time of year full of celebrations for the whole
family. There are so many exciting activities and events on in
the upcoming weeks, there’s something for everyone! Many
of these listed events are free or low cost – which might be
especially helpful at this time of year!
There are lots of opportunities to meet Father Christmas
before he travels the world on Christmas Eve. Make sure you
check out our What’s On Where pages to see where he’ll be
so you don’t miss him!
Plus, the holidays wouldn’t be complete without a fun
pantomime or show! Our Box Office pages are filled with
brilliant performances; check to see what’s on local to you.
We’ve got everything from Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs
to Cinderella.
From everyone here at Primary Times, we wish you happy
holidays and a fantastic start to the new year.
With very best wishes,
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you have news to celebrate? We’d love to hear!
Email helen.pattinson@primarytimes.co.uk
Georgia is the winner of the
“Create the Primary Times Christmas card”
Competition for 2019
The Primary Times Team would like to thank
all our readers and advertisers for their
continued support and to wish you all
A Merry
Chrstimas and
Happy New Year
The picture on the front cover
of this card was created
by Georgia Ptak.(aged 9), Burrelton Primary School
Christmas Card
Competition Winner!
Shaun the Sheep
Farmageddon glow
trails are landing in
a forest near you!
Join in this winter to take part
in the new activity glow trails
featuring Shaun the Sheep
to celebrate his new film
‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie:
Farmageddon’. An alien space
ship has crashed into Forestry
England’s Mossingham Forest
and Shaun is on a mission to help
the inhabitant – a lovable alien
called Lu-La. Forestry England
is launching an out-of-this-world
app and you’ll have the chance
to explore exciting new trails
across the country.
To solve the puzzles they find
on the trail with the free Shaun
the Sheep Farmageddon Glow
Trail app or activity sheet to start
charging the communicator.
The clue hunt app is free from
www.forestryengland.uk/
shaunthesheep and will need
to be downloaded before
your visit. Launch dates differ
between forests and are
yet to be announced – for
further details please visit:
www.forestryengland.uk/
shaunthesheep
Barton C of E
Primary School
has been
crowned Recycle
with Michael’s
winning school!
Barton C of E Primary School in
Yorkshire was named the winner of
the The Salvation Army’s county-wide
competition to encourage recycling
in schools, as part of its Recycle with
Michael initiative to divert thousands
of tonnes of textiles away from landfill.
The Yorkshire pupils collectively
saved over three tonnes of clothes
and shoes from going to landfill.
Designed specifically for primary
school-aged children, the programme
is an important way for schools to
generate much-needed funds as well
as supporting The Salvation Army’s
work to helping vulnerable people
from all walks of life in communities
across the UK.
For more information, visit
www.recyclewithmichael.co.uk
Georgia Ptak Aged 9
(Primary Times Fife)
Every year Primary Times asks children to create the picture
for our Christmas Card. This year we received a sack full of
wonderful entries and we would like to thank you all for
taking the time to draw, colour, paint and
glitter your designs for us!
The winner of the competition is Georgia Ptak, Aged 9, who
will receive 50 Christmas cards made with
her design of a festive Igloo!
Save the Children’s
Christmas Jumper Day
It’s the start of the Christmas term
and all the Christmas razzmatazz
will be on us before we know it.
Save the Children’s Christmas
Jumper Day is back on the 13th
December.
So mark the date in your school
diary, sign up for your free
fundraising pack. Swap your blazer
for a Christmas jumper. There’s no
need for new jumpers - jazz up
old knits or hold a jumper swap at
school.
Your pupils will love seeing
teachers tinseled and class mates
Christmassy. And remember, by
joining in the festive fundraising,
you’ll make sure children across
the world have big futures to look
forward to.
Sign up now at
www.christmasjumperday.
org and they’ll send you a free
fundraising pack bursting with
festive inspiration. From stickers
to fundraising ideas, they’ve got
everything you need to plan
pullover perfection.
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what’s on where
15 Nov - 15 Dec
Christmas through the ages
Nunnington Hall YO62 5UY
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Discover the hall as it would have been at
Christmas time throughout history. From the
indulgent Georgian era and impressionist
Victorian age to the memorable post war
years. Wander the historic rooms and enjoy
the immersive festive feeling
16 Nov - 5 Jan
Christmas at the Castle
Castle Howard YO60 7DA
www.castlehoward.co.uk
Enjoy a truly magical day out as Castle
Howard is transformed for the festive
season into a “Christmas Masquerade”.
Experience the magnificent decorations
as you journey through the House’s grand
state rooms. Open fires, candle light and
live music evoke all that we love about this
special time of year.
16 Nov - 6 Jan
The Three Kings: Magic
& Mystery
Barley Hall YO1 8AR
www.barleyhall.co.uk
Gold, frankincense and myrrh... the Three
Kings and their gifts were an evocative part
of the Christmas story in the 15th century,
believed by medieval thinkers to invoke
protection, magic and cures for disease.
Explore how magic infiltrated this religious
time in the middle ages, whilst discovering
the fine line between science, religion and
magic during the medieval period.
16 Nov - 5 Jan
16 Nov - 5 Jan
Yorkshire’s Winter
Wonderland
York Designer Outlet YO19 4TA
Glide gracefully on the North of
England’s largest outdoor ice rink,
with a 30ft high sparkling Christmas
tree as its centrepiece. This magical
setting makes for the perfect family fun
day out, both on and off the ice. Enjoy
thrilling vintage funfair rides and follow
the path through the snowy enchanted
woodland to find Santa’s cosy log cabin
to collect a special gift.
www.yorkshireswinterwonderland.com
21 Nov - 28 Dec
Glow
RHS Garden Harlow Carr HG3 1QB
www.rhs.org.uk
Special lighting effects will bring a touch
of magic and colour to the garden’s
magnificent trees and shrubs and you’ll
get to see iconic features including the
Queen Mother’s Lake, Streamside, Winter
Walk, Doric columns and Alpine House
transformed into enchanting after-dark
highlights.
22 Nov - 30 Dec
22 Nov - 30 Dec
Alice in
Winterland
Lightwater Valley HG4 3HT
Families can delight in the festive
lights as they embark on a journey
of discovery to meet the Mad Hatter,
the Queen of Hearts and, of course,
Alice on their magical trip. Follow the
luminous trail and immerse
themselves in a glowing garden with
massive mushrooms, illuminated
tulips and even a flamingo or two as
the evening becomes curiouser and
curiouser!
www.lightwatervalley.co.uk
23 Nov - 15 Dec
Christmas Donkeys
Coletta & Tyson Garden Centre
HU17 0RU
www.colettagardencentre.co.uk
Come and visit the hugely popular
Christmas Donkeys! They can’t wait to be
stroked and give you some festive cheer!
Selected dates and times. If they can’t get
you into the festive mood then we don’t
know what can.
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23 Nov - 24 Dec
23 Nov - 24 Dec
Wonderland of Fun
Flamingo Land YO17 6UX
The ultimate Christmas experience for
everyone to enjoy! Join Santa’s elves
and visit the magical festive land, with
Santa’s grotto, his magical toy shop,
write your special letters, visit Mrs Claus’
kitchen with marshmallow making
and magical milkshakes, the reindeer
paddock, and real animal nativity scene,
and the Santa Express
www.flamingoland.co.uk
23 Nov - 5 Jan
by the fire, perfect for getting into the
Christmas spirit! Craft and gift stalls, rides,
enterainment and ice rink.
30 Nov
Family Day
Beverley Minster
HU17 0DP
beverleyminster.org.uk
FREE! A family friendly event with craft,
games, prayers, movies and stories.
No need to bookjust bring your friends
and family!
Spurn Safari
Spurn National Nature Reserve
HU12 0UH
www.ywt.org.uk
Join the famous Spurn Safari for a trip on
the Unimog to see the lighthouse and have
a guided tour of the point. Suitable for
ages 4+ as children need to be able to sit
independently and hold-on when travelling
on the unimog.
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WHAT’S ON WHERE
Music and Lights
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
HG4 3DY
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Here at Fountains we’re getting into the
Christmas spirit and have just the thing to
enjoy on a chilly winter weekend: glowing
lights, festive music and delicious food and
drink. Come and join us!
25 Nov - 20 Dec
Mission Christmas!
Princes Quay Shopping Centre HU1 2NL
www.princesquay.com
PQ is proud to be the HQ for Viking FM’s
Cash for Kids Mission Christmas! Viking FM
are urging their listeners to donate gifts
of all types suitable for ages 0-18 years. It
can be anything from toys for children right
through to gifts more suitable for teenagers
like beauty and grooming sets. The unit
will be located on the ground floor and will
be open for the public to bring gifts and
donations from 10am to 5pm Monday
to Friday.
29 Nov
Hawes Late Night Christmas
Shopping
Dales Countryside Museum DL8 3NT
www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk
An excellent variety of local independent
shops, cafes and the Dales Countryside
Museum, offering a fabulous shopping
experience along with food, mulled wine,
music, craft workshops and children’s
activities with free entry to the museum.
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Illuminations Special
North Bay Railway YO12 6PF
www.nbr.org.uk
With brand new, fantastic installations for
an after dark glittering transformation of
the line; take a leisurely return ride from
Peasholm Station to Scalby Mills, you can
enjoy the wonderful lighting display from
your carriage. The show ends as you are
greeted by the twinkling lights of Scalby
Mills and the reflection on the Sea.
29 Nov - 1 Dec
Scarborough Sparkle
Scarborough Open Air Theatre YO12 6PF
www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com
A magical and enchanting Christmas
wonderland on the North Bay of
Scarborough. Tipi Venue will be open for
food, drinks and toasting marshmallows
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Festival Farfield Weekend
Farfield Mill LA10 5LW
www.farfieldmill.org
Christmas festivities at the Mill. There
will be Exhibitions, craft demonstrations,
Christmas craft activities, a Christmas
treasure hunt and lots of beautiful unique
gifts to buy for Christmas.
Real Mermaids!
Sea Life YO12 6RP
www.visitsealife.com/scarborough
Meet the beautiful, majestic real mermaids
at Sea Life Scarborough in an exclusive
meet and greet experience. Learn all about
their incredible lives and don’t miss having
your photograph taken with them! Meeting
the mermaids is included in your admission
price or free with a Season Pass.
30 Nov - 8 Dec
Grassington Dickensian
Christmas Festival
Grassington BD23
www.grassingtondickensian.co.uk
Victorian-themed family fun day out.
Entertainment on the bandstand, street
theatre, choirs, singers, dancers. Plenty of
Christmas shopping opportunities at the
many festive outdoor and indoor stalls,
Santa in his grotto, torchlight procession
followed by community carol singing by
the bandstand.
30 Nov - 22 Dec
Christmas in the Cave
White Scar Cave LA6 3AW
www.whitescarcave.co.uk/
On four weekends before Christmas the
cave will have a festive theme, with special
illuminations and effects. Father Christmas
will be in the Battlefield Cavern, with lots of
presents for children.
Storytime with Father Christmas -
rewashed!
Beningbrough Hall YO30 1DD
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Join Father Christmas for a new and
unforgettable experience in the Victorian
laundry and hear all about his adventures
and travels… and his holiday washing, once
he’s found his suitcase! Meet and greet,
storytelling and gift giving all included.
Booking essential.
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Santa’s Grotto
SANTA’S GROTTO
*Father Christmas is a magical chap and can be in all sorts of places at many
different times, however please check websites for dates.Pre-booking maybe essential!
14 Nov – 6 Jan
The Christmas
Adventure
Stockeld Park LS22 4AN
Stockeld Park’s most famous
adventure season; Christmas
fun with the Enchanted Forest
coming alive after dusk with the
famous winter illuminations, plus
ice-skating, the Snowflake Maze,
Nordic Ski Trail, the Grotto and so
much more; this truly is the home
of Christmas magic!
www. stockeldpark.co.uk
23 Nov - 22 Dec
Santa at Ellerker
Ellerker Lodge Garden Centre HU15 2DD
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Ellerkerlodgegardencentre
Join Santa and his elf in his magical Grotto.
Children get the chance to spend time
with Santa, give him their wish list before
receiving a special gift from Santa and his elf.
23 Nov - 24 Dec
23 Nov – 24 Dec
Magical Sleigh
Rides
Piglets Adventure Farm
YO32 9ST
Check-in at Elf Airlines and look
out for your name in lights on
the live departure board. Then
it's all aboard Santa’s Sleigh to
the Woodland Village. Children
can share their wishes with Santa
and they’ll be given a special
golden key to unlock his amazing
Toy Shop and choose a perfect
present from a huge selection
pigletsadventurefarm.com
Santa’s Sweet Adventure
York's Chocolate Story YO1 7LD
www.yorkschocolatestory.com
Meet Santa on special themed tours, in
which they will complete a mission to help
him save Christmas! Filled with festive fun,
children will experience cracking Christmas
games, discover incredible seasonal
secrets, as well of course as meeting the
big man – Santa himself!
24 Nov - 24 Dec
Santa Trains
Embsay Steam Railway BD23 6AF
www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk
Santa will be on the train, giving out
presents to well behaved children, festive
music will be playing whilst entertainers &
elves will ensure a jovial Christmas spirit
throughout!
29 Nov - 23 Dec
Polar Express Yorkshire
Wensleydale Railway DL7 9AR
www.yorkshiredalesthepolarexpressride.com
The Polar Express Train Ride is coming
to Wensleydale Railway; theatrically recreating
the 2004 motion picture for you
and your family. Immerse yourself in the
sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic
children’s tale.
29 Nov - 24 Dec
Stories With Santa
RHS Garden Harlow Carr HG3 1QB
www.rhs.org.uk
Snuggle up for a classic Christmas tale,
have a sing-along and a story with the man
himself and if you have been very good,
receive a small gift. Booking essential.
30 Nov
Father Christmas at Malham
Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DA
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Meet Father Christmas in the lovely winter
wonderland location of Malham. He will
be at the National Park Centre on 30th
November & 1 December, 7th December
and 14th & 15th December between 11am
and 3pm. There will be festive storytelling
and craft activities. These include a
Christmas card competition and the chance
to write a letter to give to Father Christmas
when it’s your turn to meet him. Every child
will receive a gift.
30 Nov – 24 Dec
Christmas at
Mother Shiptons
Mother Shiptons HG5 8DD
Santa is flying here to see you!
Let the twinkling lights draw
you into the wonder of Mother
Shipton’s magical memorymaking
Christmas experience.
Write your letters, decorate a
gingerbread men, fill a bag with
magical reindeer food to take
home, then head to the stunning
grotto that leads you through to
meet Santa!
www.mothershipton.co.uk
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Christmas Fair
Scampston House YO17 8NG
www.scampston.co.uk
Get into the festive spirit; children will get
the opportunity to meet Father Christmas
and put in their requests for the big day.
With a wide range of stalls, including local
crafts and traditional festive foods, you’ll be
able to find some unique Christmas gifts for
families and friends.
30 Nov - 22 Dec
Drop in Santa's Grotto
Castle Howard YO60 7DA
www.castlehoward.co.uk
In addition to our popular Father Christmas
events in the House, they've persuaded
the big man himself and one of his
cheeky elves to take up residence in the
cosy Courtyard Grotto! Enjoy some elf
entertainment and perhaps a hot chocolate.
All children can choose a small gift from
Santa's workshop store at the grotto as
they leave.
Eastfield Christmas
Eastfield Garden Centre YO16 4DB
www.eastfield-gardencentre.co.uk
After checking Santa's busy schedule, he's
making a BIG effort to visit on selceted
dates, the grotto is run by the North Wolds
Lions, all proceeds go to local charitable
causes, so for a £5 donation each, your child
can tell Santa their Christmas wishes and
receive a gift.
Ingleborough's Grotto
Ingleborough Cave LA2 8EE
www.ingleboroughcave.co.uk
Join Santa's Elves as they lead you through
magical underground passages, all the way
to Santa and his table of presents! Relax
afterwards by the fire in the Yule Time Yurt
with a warm drink.
Santa’s Magic Grotto
Sledmere House YO25 3XG
www.sledmerehouse.com
Santa’s coming back to Sledmere, and
this year the Magical Grotto is bigger and
better than ever. Includes free access into
the Gardens, the Rare Breeds Farm Park,
Adventure Play Area and not forgetting the
best bit; a special, festive ride on a tractor
and trailer to the Park.
1 Dec - 24 Dec
Santa’s at Shiptonthorpe
Langlands Shiptonthorpe YO43 3PN
www.langlandsgardencentre.co.uk
Groups will be taken through to the Grotto
at timed intervals for an interactive meeting
with Santa and have a personal chat. This
makes for the perfect photo opportunity
and a truly magical experience. Santa also
makes sure every child gets a nice present
to take home as well!
7 Dec - 22 Dec
7 Dec – 22 Dec
Father Christmas
in the Courtyard
Burton Agnes YO25 4NB
Make Christmas extra special
and join Father Christmas in his
magical courtyard grotto, and
receive a special Christmas gift.
Selected dates. £5.00 per child,
no booking is required.
www. burtonagnes.com
Santa's Underwater Wonderland
Sea Life YO12 6RP
www.visitsealife.com/scarborough
Help the Elves save Christmas! You'll
embark on a magical tour of the Centre with
the elves, picking up lost presents along
the way! You'll need to deliver them to
Santa in his Underwater Wonderland Grotto
where you'll be given a special present of
your own.
7 Dec - 23 Dec
Santa Special
Yorkshire Museum of Farming YO19 5UF
www.murtonpark.co.uk
Present from Santa, train ride, meet the
elves on the village, make crafts with
Mother Christmas, ride on fairground and
adults get a sherry and mince pie.
7 Dec - 24 Dec
Santa’s Grotto at Thorp Perrow
Thorp Perrow Arboretum DL8 2PS
www.thorpperrow.com
Follow the festive trail through the
Arboretum to find Santa’s Grotto. Mrs Claus
will welcome you and guide you through
our winter wonderland, where you will meet
the donkeys, take a sneaky peek into the
elves bedroom and the bustling miniature
ski village. Can you spot the woodland
creatures on your way?
14 Dec
Santas Grotto in the Yurts
Humble Bee Farm YO11 3UJ
www.humblebeefarm.co.uk
Join Emerald the Elf and her friend Rudolf –
they need your help to rescue Santa in time
for Christmas! Yurts will be transformed into
magical locations for this fun packed family
show packed with lots of interactive games
and challenges with many opportunities
to join in. Includes a meeting with Santa
and a gift.
14 Dec - 24 Dec
Breakfast with Father Christmas
Web Adventure Park YO32 2RH
www.webadventurepark.co.uk
Meet Father Christmas in the wonderfully
decorated grotto! Ticket includes making
reindeer food, Christmas crafts to take
home, a gift from Father Christmas and
a scrumptious North Pole breakfast! The
ticket also includes unlimited time to play
afterwards in the Web Adventure Park.
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Santa’s Woodland Walk
The Coniston Hotel BD23 4EA
www.theconistonhotel.com
Embark on a magical adventure and visit
the secret grotto on the Coniston Estate
to meet the big man himself! Includes two
courses and a gift. Booking essential.
23 Dec
Breakfast with Santa
The Promenades YO15 2DX
www.promenadesshoppingcentre.co.uk
FREE! Santa will be having breakfast in
Jerome’s cafe. Spaces are limited, if you’d
like to book a space please email
dean.wedgner@mercury-group.co.uk
Sittings throughout the morning will be in
20 minute spells, each child will receive
toast/porridge and juice. Once your place
is booked, you will be sent a time slot closer
to the date.
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Winter
Warmers
Award-winning Yorkshire’s Winter
Wonderland Returns to York
Designer Outlet To 5th January
Celebrating its 15th year in the city
and its 10th at the centre.
The Ice Factor, the North of
England’s largest outdoor ice rink
at 975 sq m, once again has a 30ft
high sparkling Christmas tree as its
centrepiece. This magical setting
makes for the perfect festive
experience for all ages.
Christmas would not be the same
without a visit to SANTA and his
elves. Visits to Santa’s Grotto are
priced at £5 per child.
The vintage funfair features rides
from the golden era of fairgrounds.
Shop the perfect gifts for up to 60%
less than the RRP from favourite
premium brands. Those travelling
in groups can also enjoy a special
Christmas at
Burton Agnes Hall
14th November to
23rd December
Each Christmas, the walled gardens
at Burton Agnes Hall, provide the
ingredients for some of the loveliest
natural decorations imaginable. Each
corner of the Elizabethan home is
decorated to create a wonderland
with traditional and contemporary
handmade decorations.
The family passion for Christmas
festivities and love of craft inspires
a very special festive experience.
Young visitors are very welcome
indeed, and can find a handmade
felt snowman doll hidden in each
room by the Cunliffe-Lister children.
Visitors will be inspired with the
abundant joys of Christmas. For more
information about events taking
place please call 01262 490324 or
www.burtonagnes.com
Christmas cheer with an additional
10% discount at participating stores
when they pre-book online.
Booking is recommended for
skating. Tickets for skating and the
funfair can be purchased on site.
For more information visit www.
yorkshireswinterwonderland.com
or call 01653 619169.
Unique Christmas
Experience With
Magical Sleigh
Rides
For a truly unforgettable
Christmas experience, prebook
your visit from the 23rd
November to the 24th December
for an enchanting day for the
whole family. Check-in at Elf
Airlines with the Elf Airline Crew
and look out for your name
in lights on the live departure
board. Create your own Piglets
Passport and don’t forget to
allow 30 minutes prior to your
departure time for security and
elf and safety procedures! Board
Santa’s Sleigh for a unique ride
to his Woodland Village. Visit
mid-week for special discounted
prices, plus groups, nurseries
and schools get a discounted
rate. Pre-booked tickets only
and limited availability, go to
www.pigletsadventurefarm.
com. Tel: 01904 499183
Santa is flying
here to see you!
The excitement begins with Santa’s
jolly elves giving each child their own
festive activity pack. Venture through
breathtaking surroundings. Chief Elf
Chestnut has the important task of
warming you up before entering the
stunning grotto that leads you through
to meet Santa. Receive a special gift
and have a photo taken, which you
buy in the Christmas Shop.
Tickets to see Santa can be
purchased ONLINE ONLY, selected
dates from 1st to 24th December.
Mother Shipton’s will be hosting a
Champion Day on 30th November
for children and adults who would
prefer a quieter, more relaxed visit
to Santa with no bright lights or loud
noises. For more information visit
www.mothershipton.co.uk/events/
christmas/ Places are limited, don’t
miss out! Book now at
www.mothershipton.digitickets.
co.uk/tickets
Primary Times North & East Yorkshire
Fin-tastic Christmas Gifts
Are you looking for a unique
Christmas gift this year? Well why
not treat your loved ones to a
fantastic family day out with The
Deep’s gift vouchers. These can
be put towards a family day out at
the aquarium, in the café, shop or
evening restaurant. You could also
choose an adoption pack, which
are ideal for those with a love of a
marine world, a VIP 1:1 experience
where you can get behind
the scenes with our experts, a
children’s group experience getting
hands on with some of our daily
Come and
join Flamingo
Land’s magical
Christmas
Experience!
Included in this special visit
you can: • see Santa in his
grotto • select a present from
Santa's magical toy shop •
Join Mrs Claus to make some
festive cookies • meet our
two reindeer • decorate some
Christmas marshmallows • join
the elves to make your own
magical milkshake • write a
letter to Lapland • create tree
decorations • meet our animals
in the stable • take a trip on
the Santa Express (weather
dependent) • meet Peter Rabbit
• visit our award winning zoo and
enjoy a selection of children's
rides. You can enjoy ALL of this
for only £16.95 (children), £4.95
(under 1) and £12.95 (adults)
To book visit
www.flamingoland.co.uk/
christmas or call 08004088840
Christmas and beyond, at your
favourite forest!
Dalby Forest love winter in the forest
and this season there’s so much to
look forward to! They have got all
sorts happening from Christmas
trees and festive crafts to stone
carving sessions and star gazing
evenings. Plus you can try out the
latest adventure, the Shaun the Sheep
Farmageddon glow trail! There’s also
Dalby Diddys forest school kids club
for parents and little ones. Visit online
for all the details or give them a ring.
Telephone: 01751 460295
tasks, an exclusive tunnel dining
experience and many more.
Find out more at
www.thedeep.co.uk.
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/
dalbyforest
Email: dalbyvisitorcentre@
forestryengland.uk
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WINTER WONDERLAND
Inspire their passion for adventure with…
Bear Grylls
Primary Times teams up with Bear Grylls to discuss Mount Everest, building
confidence in children and his own adventure heroes.
Bear, we believe every child
should be able to dream big,
how does it feel to have achieved
your childhood dream of
climbing Mount Everest?
I was quite shy as a kid but loved to climb with
my Dad. I dreamt of climbing Everest aged 8
when my dad had given me a picture of the
mountain, and to have achieved it whilst he was
still alive meant so much. The summit of Everest
itself is extraordinary - small, like a coffee table,
and standing there was a feeling like no other.
How do you give your
children the confidence
to follow their dreams?
I have tried to pass on to my sons many of
the lessons from my late father. He taught
me to follow my dreams and that failure was
just a stepping stone to success. Inspiring
our kids and giving them the confidence and
skills to succeed is so important, which is why
we are setting up an exciting organisation
called BecomingX, to help everyone realise
their potential. BecomingX will be sharing the
powerful, often surprising life lessons from so
many of the world’s most inspiring people, from
Hollywood actors to global sports stars.
Can taking adventures help
build confidence in children?
Survival and adventure is not just about
knowledge and skills, it’s even more about
positivity, resourcefulness, courage and above
all determination. Pack a sense of humour and
embrace the unexpected.
Some parents will struggle to
travel to wild places, how can
they inspire a love of adventure?
The best thing we can do for our children is to
get outside and have an adventure with them -
even if it is just camping out or going for a hike
- it brings us close to our children. The outdoors
and an adventure shared gives kids confidence
and pride that money cannot buy.
Do you have any fitness
tips for busy parents of primary
school aged children?
I’ve recently launched a fitness provider
called Be Military Fitness – It is proving such
a powerful way to help veterans and regular
people achieve their fitness goals in a positive
community atmosphere. There’s always a park
for any busy parent to get to, the training is short
and the workouts can fit around any schedule.
Is there any military-style
exercises that young
children can enjoy?
You can’t beat stuck in the mud! The
Commandos ‘play’ in the clay mud estuary by
their training centre, it is brutal and very tiring!
You’ve visited some of the wildest
places on Earth – do you have a
message about conservation for
our readers?
It’s a fact that my programmes and adventures
are totally dependent on the existence of wild
places in the world, so I feel its part of my job
to highlight the importance of protecting our
planet. Whether that be taking President Barack
Obama to Alaska, to look at the effects of global
warming, or supporting charities such as Tusk
Trust in their mission to reduce ivory poaching. I
hope that my programming and books serve to
showcase the magnificence of nature and wild
locations and how we all have a duty of care to
protect our fragile planet
for generations
to come.
Who are your adventure heroes?
Well first off heroes come in all different
shapes and forms - there are those we publicly
celebrate for great achievement and for me
that would be the Antarctic explorer Douglas
Mawson - his story is amazing. But then
there are the many unsung heroes, quietly,
courageously edging their way forward, serving
others, being kind, often getting knocked
down but always getting back on their feet and
never giving up! That’s what makes a hero:
selfless positive attitude and rooted in kind
deeds for others. I encounter so many people
like this in my role as Chief Scout, such as the
many volunteers who help in thousands and
thousands of Scout groups every week around
the country. This for me is one of the many
great privileges of that role and to me they are
the real heroes.
Find out more about Bear Grylls exciting
new organisation BecomingX here:
www.becomingx.org
30 Nov - 24 Dec
30 Nov - 24 Dec
Santa’s at Shipton’s
Mother Shiptons HG5 8DDA
Santa is flying here to see you! For a
magical memory-making Christmas
experience at Mother Shipton’s. We
will also be hosting a Champion Day
on 30th November for children and
adults who would prefer a quieter, more
relaxed visit to Santa with no bright
lights or loud noises. Booking essential;
don’t miss out!
www.mothershipton.co.uk
30 Nov - 5 Jan
walkabout entertainment, Children’s
activities, Torchlight procession, Farmers
and craft market at the Canal Basin.
Waves of Waste Beach Clean
Scarborough North Bay YO12 7TN
www.ywt.org.uk
FREE! Join our Waves of Waste Coordinators
as they give the area around
North Bay Scarborough beach a thorough
tidy up to protect marine wildlife. Wear
stout footwear, dress for the weather
and bring work gloves if you have them.
Suitable for all ages.
1 Dec - 21 Dec
Tales with Father Christmas
Treasurer’s House YO1 7JL
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Father Christmas has crashed into the roof
again – his GPS is terrible! Don’t worry,
we’re here to save the day and set him up
a special grotto in the attic. Grab a hard hat
and head to the rooftops to listen to his
stories and receive a gift. Afterwards, spot
the gnomes around the house before they
tuck into all the Christmas pudding scones.
WHAT’S ON WHERE
1 Dec - 22 Dec
30 Nov - 5 Jan
A Christmas Coral
The Deep HU9 1TU
Each weekend throughout December
and throughout the festive period,
explore the seas of the past, present
and future in the fun-packed interactive
show at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Get crafty
too and make your own 2020 calendar –
a perfect gift for your family and friends.
Activities will be open every weekend
from 11am to 4pm in Craft Corner.
www.thedeep.co.uk
1 Dec
Advent Procession
York Minster YO1 7HH
www.yorkminster.org
An atmospheric and breath-taking candlelit
service of music, readings and prayers for
Advent in celebration and anticipation of
the arrival of Jesus Christ, the Light of the
World. Seats are unreserved and are on a
first come first serve basis.
Christmas Wreath Making
Living Seas Centre YO15 1AE
www.ywt.org.uk
Get that festive feeling by making natural
christmas wreaths! This event is open to all
but children must be 8 years or over.
Santa Dash
Bridlington North Promenade YO15 2QE
www.bridlingtonlions.org.uk
The Santa Dash is an opportunity for you to
raise funds for a charity, community group,
school or a good cause of your choice. The
event is suitable for both wheelchairs and
pushchairs, but please remember that parts
of the seafront and cliff top are not flat.
Adults will wear Santa suits and children will
have reindeer antlers.
Skipton Christmas Market
High Street BD23 1FD
www.welcometoskipton.com
Festive entertainment for all the family,
expect 100+ stall market, Festive food
& drink, Live music and entertainment,
Brass Bands, Choirs, Carol singing, Santa’s
Grotto, Real reindeer, Donkey rides, Festive
1 Dec - 22 Dec
Christmas at the
Corner
The Forbidden Corner DL8 4TJ
Selected dates: Tis the season to be
jolly! It is nearly that time of year again
and the big man has agreed to come
back and visit The Forbidden Corner.
Santa will be with us on the 1st, 8th,
15th and 22nd of December, booking
essential.
www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk
1 Dec - 31 Dec
Christmas Airmen
Yorkshire Air Museum YO41 4AU
www.yorkshireairmuseum.org
In the spirit of the French Airmen of 1944
who crafted toys, they are supporting the
York Hospital Children Ward. The story of
the airmen’s compassion and generosity, far
from home and fighting for the freedom of
Europe, is told. You can donate a new toy to
the children of York Hospital and enjoy a hot
chocolate and a mince pie from the
NAAFI Restaurant.
3 Dec
Home Education - History
Living Seas Centre YO15 1AE
www.ywt.org.uk
Discover Flamborough’s history from the
Viking invasion to the medieval harbour.
Suitable for 5 - 13 years. All children must
be accompanied by an adult, please
register both adults and children when
booking online.
3 Dec - 5 Dec
Dalby Diddys December
Dalby Explorer Hub at the Courtyard
YO18 7LT
www.forestryengland.uk
Relaxed and great fun parent and preschool
kids club. Set in the stunning
surroundings of Dalby Forest and run by
experienced and qualified Forest School
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WHAT’S ON WHERE
Enjoy a festive family day out this Christmas
Encounter over 5,000 animals including
our loveable VIPs (that’s very important
penguins!), plus sharks, stingrays,
turtles, jellyfish and lots more.
Take part in the Christmas
trail, enjoy festive family crafts
and watch our fun interactive
shows throughout the day.
See our whats on guide
for more details at
thedeep.co.uk
The Deep is closed Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day
www.thedeep.co.uk
thedeephull
*Conditions and exclusions apply,
see our website for details.
leaders these sessions will give you and
your children the chance to explore both
the forest and their reactions to it. Each
session will be different but expect lots of
den building, mud kitchens, cooking (real
food!), bug hunts, craft activities and much
more.
4 Dec
Yuletide Museum at Night
Ryedale Folk Museum YO62 6UA
www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
A rare chance to visit a selection of the
Museum’s atmospheric buildings at
night. Dressed in traditional styles, you
can wander through the buildings and
admire the festive decorations. Enjoy
some seasonal entertainment and crafty
Christmas fun!
6 Dec
Live Farmyard Nativity
The Old Farmyard HG3 3AX
www.facebook.com/TheOldFarmyard
The fabulous Ripley Live Christmas Nativity
is returns! Enjoy an evening of Christmas
festivities including farm animals, carols in
the farmyard, mulled wine and mince pies.
Possibly even a ‘surprise visitor’ to round off
the evening! All proceeds in aid of
local Charities.
Sankta Lucia
York Minster YO1 7HH
www.yorkminster.org
An atmospheric, candlelit procession and
carol service for all the family based on
the traditional Swedish Lucia celebration.
Booking is not required but please arrive
early as this is a popular service. Doors
open at 7pm.
Stargazing
Dalby Explorer Hub at the Courtyard
YO18 7LT
www.forestryengland.uk
Enjoy a guided tour of the night sky,
focusing on objects that reside far away
from Earth within our Milky Way galaxy
and even beyond, best observed through
a large telescope. Wrap up warm as it can
get very cold on a night, but hot chocolate
and snacks will be provided. If you have
your own equipment please feel free to
bring it, even a pair of binoculars and a
blanket to lie on can be great.
6 Dec - 8 Dec
Christmas Craft & Food Fair
Sledmere House
YO25 3XG
www.sledmerehouse.com
With over 100 stalls selling everything,
from hand made gifts, paintings, and cosy
candles to scrumptious cakes, rare breed
meat and beautiful wines and spirits. There
is something for everyone at the Christmas
Food and Craft Fair.
Victorian Weekend
Robin Hood’s Bay
YO22 4ST
www.robin-hoods-bay.co.uk
Santa has managed to fit it in to his busy
pre-Christmas schedule plus loads of
exciting activities taking place such as the 1
man pantomime, outdoor picture show, the
fire eating man, children’s arts and crafts,
welly-wanging and Victorian games. Follow
your duck in the duck race down the beck,
there’s costume competitions for all the
family including the dog!
7 Dec
Book Club
Yorkshire Museum YO1 7FR
www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk
Collected Ghost Stories (Wordsworth
Edition) by M.R.James. Join the book club
with a difference. A friendly bunch of
people who are passionate about history,
museums and books. Come along to
any of the sessions for a lively discussion
regardless of whether you like or even
finished the book!
Christmas Lights Switch On
The Green, Thornton le Dale YO18 7QW
www.visitthorntonledale.co.uk
Santa will arrive at 5pm in his usual unique
transport, and will be around for the rest of
the evening with gifts for all the children
who visit his grotto. The Lights will be
switched on at 6.00 pm. However things
will be underway from around 4.30 pm.
with a variety of seasonal stalls serving hot
food and mulled wine in the area around
The Green.
Christmas Storytelling
Scampston House YO17 8NG
www.scampston.co.uk
Join the Ice Queens in the Conservatory for
a fun-packed hour of Christmas stories and
games! The session will be followed by an
opportunity to do some Christmas crafts
in the café, including making Christmas
decorations, designing Christmas cards,
and creating treat bags for Rudolf!
Christmas Wassailing & Tree
Dressing Day
Skipton Castle Woods BD23 1UA
www.facebook.com/
WTSkiptonCastleWoods
Sing up! Help celebrate the many fruits,
nuts and gifts that woods and trees bring
with a festive woodland singalong. Join
Rusticus Theatre as they make their merry
way through the woodland dressing trees
and singing to celebrate the season. A jolly
family event perfect for groups of all ages!
Filey Fishtive Tree
Coble Landing YO14
www.facebook.com/fileyfishtive
Fun for all the family, as Filey celebrates
the 3rd year of its very special Fishtive Tree,
inspired by the town’s fishing heritage.
The giant tree, made of crab/lobster pots
and all things fishy, will be lit up after dark.
Come to the switch-on for entertainment,
food, a promise of snow and maybe even
Santa will make an appearance!
The Big Christmas Malarkey
Hull Central Library
HU1 3TF
www.hcandl.co.uk
Get into the Christmas spirit and join in for
a ton of festive fun - this event is aimed at
children under 12, but everyone is welcome!
Christmas crafts, Stories, Singing, Lego play,
3D Model Making, and Little Larkeys - a
special area for the under 5s.
Wild Christmas Wreath Making
Ripon City Wetlands
HG4 1UG
www.ywt.org.uk
Get that festive feeling by making natural
christmas wreaths! At the new ‘Ripon City
Wetlands’ nature reserve you’ll harvest
your own willow and find natural items to
decorate the wreath. This is an outdoor
activity so make sure you bring warm
clothing. Suitable for ages 8+.
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7 Dec - 8 Dec
Malton Christmas Market
Market Place YO17
www.visitmalton.com
The Christmas version of the popular
monthly food market but with non food
gifts as well. Expect fab food, festive
gift stalls, street food, live music and
entertainment. Don’t forget trips to Talbot
Yard for stocking filler gifts!
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Christmas Through
Time
Ryedale Folk Museum YO62 6U
Time travel through the Museum to
see how Christmas has changed, with
activities for all the family and a range
of festive performances throughout the
weekend; they’ve got it all, from Prehistoric
celebrations to a 1950’s sweet
shop and nearly everything in between!
www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
Rusticus Nutcracker Adventure!
Sewerby Hall YO15 1EA
www.sewerbyhall.co.uk
A musical adventure to the Land of Toys!
Meet a talented Toy-maker, dance with the
Sugar Plum Fairy, and help the Nutcracker
escape the clutches of the Mean Mouse
King! With mad-cap games, music and
off-the-wall activities, plenty of fun and
laughter full of musical delights and tasty
treats - whatever the weather! Outdoor
performance walk, with games
and activities!
Weekend of Christmas
Sewerby Hall YO15 1EA
www.sewerbyhall.co.uk
Come and make a Christmas card in the
Servant’s Hall, or decorate a Christmas Tree
biscuit in the Victorian Kitchen. We will have
mulled apple to drink and mince pies to try
and an opportunity to stir the pudding and
make a wish.
7 Dec - 24 Dec
Christmas Adventures
Thornton Hall Country Park BD23 3TS
www.christmasadventures.co.uk
A two hour Christmas experience; wrap
up warm and prepare to be amazed on a
magical journey as you join your very own
Elf on a unique Adventure!
7 Dec - 25 Dec
Christmas Tree Festival
Beverley Minster HU17 0DP
www.beverleyminster.org.uk
Christmas Tree Festival returns this year
with over 90 sponsored rees decorated
by various local organisations including
schools and charities. Entry with
programme £2 (children free). Coffee, light
lunches and teas available too.
8 Dec
Festive Fun Run
Scarborough North Bay YO12 6RP
www.saintcatherines.org.uk
Sport your best Christmas fancy dress
outfit to walk, jog, skip or sprint along
Scarborough’s North Bay starting from the
Sea Life Sanctuary. Choose the 2K route to
The Sands and back or take a 5K option to
Hairy Bob’s Skate Park and back. There is
also a 10K option; the same as the 5K route…
but you do it twice!
Waves of Waste Beach Clean
Filey Beach YO14 9LA
www.ywt.org.uk
FREE! Join Waves of Waste Co-ordinators
as they give the area around Filey beach a
thorough tidy up to protect marine wildlife.
Wear stout footwear, dress for the weather
and bring work gloves if you have them.
Suitable for all ages.
Waves of Waste Beach Clean
Living Seas Centre YO15 1AE
www.ywt.org.uk
FREE! Join Waves of Waste Co-ordinators
as they give the area around South Landing
a thorough tidy up to protect marine
wildlife. Wear stout footwear, dress for the
weather and bring work gloves if you have
them. Suitable for all ages.
12 Dec
Christmas Twilight Tour
Fairfax House YO1 9RN
www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk
Learn more about the celebrations
and traditions of a Georgian Christmas.
Enjoy seeing Fairfax House after dark in
all its festive glory, and hear about the
merrymaking, decorations, feasting and
activities that surrounded this festival in the
eighteenth century. Mulled wine and mince
pies served in the Georgian Kitchen.
13 Dec
Stargazing
Dalby Explorer Hub at the Courtyard
YO18 7LT
www.forestryengland.uk
Enjoy a guided tour of the night sky,
focusing on objects that reside far away
from Earth within our Milky Way galaxy
and even beyond, best observed through
a large telescope. Wrap up warm as it can
get very cold on a night, but hot chocolate
and snacks will be provoded. If you have
your own equipment please feel free to
bring it, even a pair of binoculars and a
blanket to lie on can be great.
14 Dec
Time Troopers: Frosty the
Snowman
Ferens Art Gallery HU1 3RA
www.hcandl.co.uk
FREE! Time Troopers is a family friendly
event using the collections as inspiration
to create fun craft activities for the
whole family to enjoy. Come along to our
Christmas activity and make your own
Frosty the Snowman. There’s no need to
book, just drop-in!
Waves of Waste Beach Clean
Bridlington North Beach Slipway
YO15 2LP
www.ywt.org.uk
FREE! Join our Waves of Waste Coordinators
as they give the area around
North Bridlington beach a thorough tidy
up to protect marine wildlife. Wear stout
footwear, dress for the weather and bring
work gloves if you have them. Suitable for
all ages.
Waves of Waste Beach Clean
West Pier YO11 1PB
www.ywt.org.uk
FREE! Join our Waves of Waste Coordinators
as they give the area around
South Bay Scarborough beach a thorough
tidy up to protect marine wildlife. Wear
stout footwear, dress for the weather
and bring work gloves if you have them.
Suitable for all ages.
Saturday 18 January 2020:
Senior School Open Day
Friday 7 February 2020:
Chapter House Preparatory
School Open Morning
Queen Ethelburga’s
Collegiate
“To be the best that I can, with the gifts that I have.”
www.qe.org | admissions@qe.org | 01423 333330 | York YO26 9SS
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‘The quality
of the pupils’
academic
and other
achievements
is excellent.’
ISI, June 2019
‘The quality
of pupils’
personal
development is
excellent.’
ISI, June 2019
The Best in Everyone
Hull Collegiate School is an independent co-educational day
school for pupils aged 3-18 years. We provide an ambitious
academic education in a nurturing environment in order to bring
out the best in everyone:
• Outstanding results at A level and GCSE
• Academic & Music Scholarships awarded at Year 7 entry
• Assisted places up to the value of 85% of tuition fees
awarded at Year 7, 9 and 12 entry
• Extensive network of buses in East Yorkshire and North
Lincolnshire
• Over 60 extra curricular activities to enhance and
complement the curriculum
Year 7 Entrance Examination
Monday 6 January 2020
Tel: (01482) 657016
enquiries@hullcollegiateschool.co.uk
www.hullcollegiateschool.co.uk
Hull Collegiate School
Hull Collegiate School is an
independent, co-educational day
school for pupils aged 3 to 18. Based
on the country house estate of Tranby
Croft on the outskirts of West Hull, the
single-site school offers a first-class
education with outstanding teaching
provision.
Their ethos of ‘the best in everyone’
is reflected in the diverse range of
talents and skills which are nurtured
in their pupils, ensuring that everyone
reaches his or her full potential.
Mrs Alex Wilson, Headmistress
The next Senior School in Action day
on Thursday 5 December, will allow
you to meet teachers and pupils, look
around the facilities and learn more
about life at Hull Collegiate School.
Places are limited and can be
booked online www.
hullcollegiateschool.co.uk/events
If you should wish to book a
personal tour please contact the
admissions department on
01482 657016 or by emailing
enquiries@hullcollegiateschool.co.uk
Kip McGrath
Tuition Centres
A Kip McGrath Tuition Centre offers
your child a unique opportunity to
achieve his or her maximum academic
potential.
For over 40 years the Kip McGrath
movement has encouraged and
nurtured thousands of children by
helping them reach the highest
grades in their core-subject
examinations. Gaining outstanding
results is such an essential
requirement in today’s ‘qualificationfocused’
society. This is where the Kip
McGrath approach to child-centred
tuition can be of remarkable support
and helpful encouragement.
The Kip McGrath methodology
recognises that every child learns
differently and is, therefore, uniquely
placed in being able to offer
personally tailored tuition to children
as they strive keep up in the core
areas of maths and English.
There are over 200 Kip McGrath
Education Centres around the UK and
beyond. Some of the most successful
ones are available right here, on your
doorstep.
Each centre is run on highly
professional and accredited lines;
staffed by fully qualified teachers
whose support for, and commitment
to, the children under their care is
second-to-none.
Kip McGrath Education Centres tutor
primary and secondary students all
over the world, helping them reach
their full potential.
The outstanding results simply speak
for themselves.
Please do not hesitate to contact your
nearest Kip McGrath Tuition Centre
at any time for further details or the
opportunity to a book a free, noobligation
initial assessment.
www.kipmcgrath.co.uk
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16 Dec
Sewerby Squirrels - Christmas
Story
Sewerby Hall YO15 1EA
www.sewerbyhall.co.uk
Every week, Sewerby Squirrels has books to
read, a sensory area and a themed activity,
especially designed for the under 5s. This
week’s activity is a Christmas Story! Listen
to the story, decorate the Christmas tree,
and make an angel to take home.
19 Dec
19 Dec
Twilight Carols
Burton Agnes YO25 4NB
Explore the Hall and its grounds at
twilight, when topiary bushes will be
strewn with Christmas lights, the fire
in the Great Hall will glow warmly and
there will be twinkling lights around
every corner. The Driffield Middle 8
Singers will billow out festive carols in
the courtyard, and carolling singalong
by the fireside.
www.burtonagnes.com
21 Dec
Me & My Dad Breakfast
Beverley Minster HU17 0DP
www.beverleyminster.org.uk
An opportunity for dads, grandads or male
carers to come along to a group with their
children for toys, games, crafts and breakfast!
21 Dec - 11 Jan
Underwater Superheros
Sea Life YO12 6RP
www.visitsealife.com/scarborough
Find your ultimate ocean superpower as
you test yourself against some powerful sea
creatures! Go face-to-fin against our speedy
sharks and test your strength against the
starfish in our interactive stations!
26 Dec
Boxing Day Dip!
Flamborough South Landing YO15 1AG
www.flamboroughpreschool.com
Disco fever hits as the 80’s arrives in style
on Boxing Day! Dippers are encouraged
to don their 80’s disco outfits and put
on their dancing shoes to ‘walk like an
Egyptian’ into the fresh sea. Everyone, as
always, is welcome to take part in what is a
fantastic family day experience. Collect your
sponsorship forms from the Pre-school or The
Old Tuck Shop, Flamborough well in advance.
Boxing Day Walk
Swinton Estate
www.swintonestate.com
Bring your loved ones together for the
traditional Boxing Day walk. After indulging this
festive season there’s nothing better than a
long winter walk to bring the family together;
whether it’s around the Druid’s Temple at
Swinton Bivouac or through the parkland.
of Brimham Rocks. Join storyteller Noel
Watkins for interactive storytelling as he
sparks your imagination through a series of
stories, songs and riddles inspired by the
winter season. Booking essential.
1 Jan
New Year Fireworks
Reeth Memorial Hall DL11 6QT
www.reethmemorialhall.co.uk
Family firework display on the village green,
usually with a barbecue. 7pm start. No
admission charge but a collection is taken
to support future village events.
New Year’s Day Walk
Brimham Rocks HG3 4DW
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
FREE! Get out and enjoy the fresh air
at Brimham Rocks this New Year’s Day.
Join our guide on this walk to explore the
boundary of the site and discover some
breathtaking views rarely seen on a regular
day at the rocks.
11 Jan
Book Club
Yorkshire Museum YO1 7FR
www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk
The Confessions of Frannie Langton by
Sara Collins. Join the book club with a
difference. A friendly bunch of people who
are passionate about history, museums and
books. Come along to any of the sessions
for a lively discussion regardless of whether
you like or even finished the book!
18 Jan
Me & My Dad Breakfast
Beverley Minster HU17 0DP
www.beverleyminster.org.uk
An opportunity for dads, grandads or male
carers to come along to a group with their
children for toys, games, crafts and breakfast!
25 Jan
Big Garden Birdwatch
RSPB Bempton Cliff YO15 1JF
www.rspb.org.uk
A fun range of activities and crafts to help
your family prepare for your own birdwatch
surveys at home. There willl be outdoor
activities like bird watching and playing the
Sounds Like game with Russell Crow, the
mischievous puppet, and in the craft area
you can make garden bird crowns, feather
fans and a flock of fingers.
26 Jan
Harrogate Mum2Mum Market
Rossett Sports Centre HG2 9JP
www.mum2mummarket.co.uk
30+ STALLS - Selling excellent condition
baby and children’s goods at bargain prices.
Well-known brands at a fraction of high
street prices. Everything imaginable for your
little ones.
1 Feb
Diverse Fest
Bridlington Spa YO15 3JH
www.wearetheatre.co.uk
A great day of performances including
bands, dance groups and theatre. Activities
include karaoke, stalls, soft play, cafe,
storytelling and a disco to finish. The event
is open to everyone and is family friendly.
Instil independence in
your child with Kumon
With 60 years of experience, Kumon
aims to develop students into
independent learners and enables
them to take on new challenges
independently.
Kumon develops children through the
acquisition of independent learning
skills. It takes students beyond their
school level, taking them through
topics they have not come across
before. This compels them to develop
new learning strategies. These
independent learning strategies will
stay with them for life.
For more information, contact your
local Kumon centre:
Hull, Newland: 01482 762016
Kirk Ella: 01482 445544
Scarborough: 01723 361170
York, Fulford: 01757 268114
www.kumon.co.uk
WHAT’S ON WHERE
28 Dec
Midwinter Storytelling
Brimham Rocks HG3 4DW
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Experience a midwinter storytelling event
celebrating myths and folklore inspired
by the season and the magical landscape
1 Feb - 2 Feb
York Ice Trail
various venues YO1
www.visityork.org
The York Ice Trail returns in 2020 for two
days of ice sculptures and fun, familyfriendly
activities.
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Bookstore
Christmas
There are some really uplifting stories here showing a variety
of ways people can overcome obstacles to find happiness and
discover the importance of friendship. Hope you
enjoy them as much as I have.
Star
Read
Alien Superstar - Henry Winkler/
Lin Oliver (Amulet Hb, £10.99)
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Escaping his planet before all creativity
is removed from him, Buddy’s spaceship
lands on the one place on earth where
a green six eyed alien can walk about
without being noticed: the Universal
backlot in Hollywood! Passers by think
he is just another character in costume. Having watched a
S Indicates a book is part of a series
Debbie
lot of earth TV on his planet, Buddy jumps at the chance to be in a TV
show playing an alien. Using the special amulet his grandmother has given him
which transmits electrical energy, Buddy is able to transform himself to look
like an old Hollywood movie star. To his delight his performance on the show
is so successful he is cast as a permanent character. He becomes an overnight
success, but it isn’t all plain sailing. Without knowing what earth food can
sustain him he becomes weak and unable to maintain his human form. Will
anyone who sees his true appearance be able to recognise the kind character
beneath the odd exterior? It becomes a rush against time to keep his secret.
This is a lovely story full of warmth and humour, revealing a lot of what goes
on behind scenes. There are some very likeable characters, especially the title
one, and others not so. I couldn’t put it down. Fair size print with some pictures,
medium length novel — first in a new series.
Text © D J Williams 2019
In the Key of Code - Aimee Lucido (Walker, £6.99)
Emmy loves music. With a pianist for a father and opera singing
mother she expects to be a good musician, but despite her
best efforts, can’t play any instruments. Going to a new school
further frustrates her as no one seems to notice her, until she
enrols in a new computer science class. The enthusiastic and
inspiring teacher, Miss Delany, shows how her love of music
can help her develop a love of coding and programming. She
sees a new way to make music and makes a friend. Slowly
her circle of friends who share her interest develops and she
is really happy at last. A piece of really bad news could spoil this, instead it
further unites the new group. This inspirational story, unusually written in blank verse,
flows so well it is hard to put it down. You don’t have to understand all the coding to
enjoy it (It didn’t affect my enjoyment) It shows that sometimes if the path you are
following doesn’t lead to where you want to go, you shouldn’t despair. An alternative
path could surprise you by helping you reach your goal.
The Impossible Boy
Ben Brooks (Quercus Hb, £9.99)
When their friend moves away Oleg and Emma miss her
so much they invent a friend called Sebastian to take her
place. Imagine their amazement when he actually shows
up at school — a real person. He is a bit odd, there are a lot
of things he doesn’t understand and he has a satchel full
of surprises including hot ice cream. Other strange things
happen: a goat they had also invented turns up at school
and lots of snowmen are roaming the streets. Coming to terms with
all this, the friends realise impossible things can make life happier. But then some
mysteriously masked beings start following them and it is clear they want to take
Sebastian away. Despite a valiant attempt to protect him, involving surprising allies,
Sebastian is captured. Desperate to keep the magic of impossible alive, the friends
stage a very brave rescue attempt fraught with danger. This is an unusual, gripping
story full of ‘edge of the seat’ moments. It shows the lengths real friends will go to
to help each other and the sacrifices they are willing to make. Full length novel.
Perfectly Polite Penguins - Georgiana
Deutsch/ Ekaterina Trukhan (Little Tiger, £6.99)
Penguins are always perfectly polite, waiting their turn,
sharing toys and never forgetting their please and thank
yous — except Polly. She thinks being polite is boring and
can be very naughty and rude. The other penguins hope to
show her the error of her ways, but one by one they start
to realise the fun she is having. This leads to arguments
and lots of noise that frightens baby Peter and makes
even Polly realise being polite is best .....most of the time! A very funny
picture book aided by gorgeously expressive illustrations. With just a couple of
sentences on each page it is perfect for beginner readers.
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Your family
theatre guide...
Bridlington Spa
www.bridspa.com
8 Dec
Magic Mike Christmas Special
Magic Mike returns to Bridlington for an
exciting and colourful stage show, this
annual Christmas Special is full of festive
magic to entertain the whole family.
Watch as Santa magically appears, with
presents for the children!
9 Dec
Lions Christmas Carol Concert
FREE! This truly uplifting concert, staged
by Bridlington Lions Club is to thank the
people of Bridlington for supporting
them throughout the year, it really
does herald the start of the
Christmas season!
Cinderella
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a relaxed and informal setting. It’s
Christmas Eve and the Fig family are
feeling festive.
Forum
www.forumnorthallerton.org.uk
08 Dec
Santa In Love
Have you ever wanted to know a
secret? A Christmas secret! Could it be
presents? Could it be reindeer? Could
it be snow?
Garden Rooms at Tennants
www.tennantsgardenrooms.com
18 Dec - 29 Dec
Aladdin
This rags to riches tale brings you an
extravaganza of jokes, comedy sketches,
songs and dances and bags of audience
participation ‘oh yes there is!’
MARK LITTLE
a magical pantomime
jonn y mu i r
Chris Moreno Russ Spencer Stuart Wade for
THREE BEARS PRODUCTIONS presents
viCki michelle
LOU IS E H E N RY
MARTIN DANIELS
STEVE WICKENDEN
THU 12 DEC 2019 - SAT 4 JAN 2020
BOX OFFICE
13 Dec - 5 Jan
You’re all invited to the Ball!
Starring Grease legend Didi
Conn headlining as the Fairy
Godmother, Didi is joined by John
Lyons from A Touch of Frost. With
one charming Prince, two Ugly
Sisters and a huge sprinkling
of Fairy Godmother magic; will
Cinderella make it to the ball
and back before midnight, in this
classic rags to riches tale that
proves that dreams really do
come true.
www.bridspa.com
24 Jan
Mother Goose
BBC Radio Humberside and Look North
are back with their 20th year of charity
pantomime. A story of a poor, but ugly,
Mother Goose who dreams of being
rich and beautiful. A pantomime that will
delight and enthral children of all ages.
All profits will go to the BBC Children in
Need appeal.
East Riding Theatre
www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk
12 Dec - 5 Jan
Little Women
A warm and heartfelt story, Little
Women promises to be a wonderful
seasonal celebration for the whole
family to enjoy whether you are age 10
or 100.
17 Dec - 31 Jan
The Fairy Who Fell Off The
Christmas Tree
Musical designed to introduce children
aged 3+ to the magic of theatre in
Georgian Theatre Royal
www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk
6 Dec - 12 Jan
Aladdin
Jump aboard the magical carpet for a
high-flying adventure with exotic locations,
young love, mayhem and magic,
and a wish-granting genie.
Grand Opera House York
www.atgtickets.com
Snow White and
the Seven Dwarfs
12 Dec - 4 Jan
A Magic mirror iPad, an ugly truth
told to an evil step mother, a poisoned
red apple and a beautiful
enchanted Princess all come
together with seven little men to
tell the fabulously exciting story
of Snow White…. and that’s just the
first half! full of magic, mayhem
and mirth, with terrific sets, outrageous
costumes and wondrous
special effects!
www.atgtickets.com
26 Nov - 1 Dec
Scrooge
The perfect festive family treat, taking
you and Ebenezer Scrooge on a
spellbinding journey through Christmas
past, present and yet-to-come… Will the
miserable Scrooge cancel Christmas?
Bah Humbug! Or can he learn the error
of his ways and let a little festive cheer
shine in his otherwise dreary world?
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Sing! Dance! Act!
Primary Times explores how the performing arts benefits our children,
and how parents can get involved at home
The performing arts are
a fantastic way to help
children to develop their
creative skills. There
are no wrong answers,
and everyone is actively encouraged to
explore new and alternatives opinions.
Whether its dancing, acting, or singing,
the arts can teach our children listening
and communication skills, boost their
self-belief and confidence, and improve
their academic performance. But most
importantly, the performing arts are a
way for children to let off steam and
have a lot of fun!
One of the main advantages of taking part
in the performing arts in young individuals
is the improvement of communication
skills. Acting and drama, for example, will
help with their presentation skills, vocal
projection, tone of speech, and articulation.
Listening skills will also become refined
by taking on board stage directions from
teachers, collaborating with peers, and
working together toward a common goal of
a fantastic end-performance. From learning
new lines, to remembering their acting cues
and timing, and rehearsing scenes time
and again, children can improve their
focus, memory, concentration, and
quick-learning skills.
For some children, confidence comes
naturally to them, however others needs
more support and encouragement in order
to develop into confident individuals. The
performing arts can provide children with
the combination of a safe environment and
activities they love outside of the normal
classroom environment, allowing them to
gradually come out of their shells.
Overcoming backstage, pre-performance
nerves can normalise a child’s feeling of
anxiety. Whilst it won’t take away nerves
they may have, it’s a fantastic way to teach
them methods of successfully overcoming
feelings of pressure. Practices like
contributing ideas to a drama performance
or adding new moves to a dance routine
can allow them to express their personality
in ways they may not have done before.
Links to improved performance in maths,
reading and writing from involvement in
performing arts are widely documented
too. Studies have found that creative and
critical thinking, problem-solving, and
reasoning increase and improve when arts
education is added to the mix.
Top Tips!
For how to
incorporate
the arts into
your home
When you read to your children, be
dramatic. Act out stories with props and
costumes. Encourage them to create
their own stories to act out for you.
Save old costumes and props for dress-up fun.
Add to the collection with clothing you no longer need:
hats, scarves, purses, shoes, and any other hand-medowns
you can find.
Introduce dance into the home. Teach your children
traditional dances you know or improvise with them.
Body movement is fun and good exercise.
Sing together. Teach the kids your favourite songs.
Expand your musical repertoire at home and in the
car. Venture into unknown musical territory so that
you and the children can hear something out of your
usual fare. This can be easily expanded by tuning
into a different radio stations and by checking out
cassettes and CDs from the public library — all for free!
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2 Dec
The Nutcracker
Be swept away on a magical adventure
in one of the most famous classical
ballets of all time, with its combination
of enchanting choreography and unforgettable
music, this fabulous ballet is a
Christmas treat like no other.
8 Dec - 13 Dec
Youth Orchestra Christmas
Concert
Seasonal and secular, something
for everyone! The City of Hull Youth
Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band, Jazz
Orchestra and Choir present an evening
of musical celebration!
BOX OFFICE
Harrogate Convention Centre
www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
14 Dec
The Harrogate Christmas
Concert
The Centre fills with musicians young
and old for The Christmas Event; approximately
300 primary school children join
forces with Harrogate Choral Society
and Harrogate Symphony Orchestra in
this family friendly concert.
10 Dec
Christmas Memories
“Described as “Like A Sparkly Christmas
Card Come To Life” with its shimmering
stage set, beautiful Christmas trees,
glittering fairy lights, and even falling
snow, this is the perfect pre Christmas
treat, guaranteed to having you singing
along from start to finish, bringing back
many happy memories of Christmases
past and warming your heart on the
coldest winter’s day.
Harrogate Theatre
www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
27 Nov - 19 Jan
Snow White
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who is the
fairest of them all? Expect all of your
favourite panto characters, spectacular
scenery, sing-a-long songs and
buffoonery aplenty.
Helmsley Arts Centre
www.helmsleyarts.co.uk
7 Dec - 15 Dec
Jack & The Beanstalk
Join the in-house theatre company for
the ever popular 1812 pantomime.
Hull Truck Theatre
www.hulltruck.co.uk
13 Dec - 4 Jan
How To Fly Like A Reindeer
Reindeer fly. Peter Pan flies. Fairies fly.
So why can’t I? Nina desperately wants
to fly. To taste the clouds. To race a reindeer.
To visit her Grandma at Christmas.
Because Christmas time is Grandma
time, but Nina’s just moved house and
this year they’re 900 miles apart. She
flaps. She spins. She swoops.
But will she fly? Perfect for
younger ones.
Peter Pan
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
Hull New Theatre
www.hulltheatres.co.uk
Aladdin
5 Dec - 29 Dec
Join Blue’s Simon Webbe,
Benidorm’s Jake Canuso, star of
TV and film Robin Askwith and
Fat Friends The Musical’s, Neil
Hurst for this festive family treat!
Packed with all the traditional
pantomime ingredients Hull
audiences expect, Aladdin will
feature a lamp-load of comedy,
jaw-dropping special effects,
sensational song and dance and
plenty of boos and hisses the
whole family will enjoy.
www.hulltheatres.com
Hull City Hall
www.hulltheatres.co.uk
7 Dec
New Generation Wrestling
Meet wrestling TV stars such as
‘Superhuman’ Justin Sysum, Rampage
Brown, Nathan Cruz and the masked
marvel Robbie X in person. Plus, a
special in ring appearance from former
Love Island star Adam Maxted. With
TV’s The Chase quiz master - Mark ‘The
Beast’ Labbett now calling the shots as
Executive Producer, things are even more
unpredictable and exciting than ever!
29 Nov - 4 Jan
One night, bedtime stories come
alive for the Darling children
when Peter Pan and fairy Tinker
Bell guide them through the stars
to a land of Lost Boys, Pirates and
Mermaids. Can they save Tiger
Lily from the pirates? Will the
fearsome Captain Hook finally
have his revenge on Peter Pan,
or will the ticking crocodile catch
him first? And will Wendy stay to
be the Lost Boys’ mother?
www.hulltruck.co.uk
Joseph Rowntree Theatre
www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk
27 Nov - 30 Nov
Jesus Christ Superstar
The musical phenomenon of Jesus’
last week; a gritty and touching
emotional rollercoaster that will
leave you spellbound.
7 Dec - 14 Dec
Sinbad
Dazzling sets and costumes, vibrant
song and dance, soaking slapstick
and the same jokes as last year in this
rollicking romp of a family pantomime.
Magic Mike’s
The Not So Spooky Halloween Show
Wednesday 30 October
Magic Mike’s
Christmas Special
1 & 24 December
Book Now: (01723) 821888
www.scarboroughspa.co.uk
WHAT’S ON
Cinderella
This Year’s Fabulous Family Panto!
7 December 2019 - 1 January 2020
A Christmas
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Sunday 15 December
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BOX OFFICE
A Touch of Frost
JOHN LYONS
Movie Legend
‘Frenchy’ from Grease
Dancing on Ice Star
DIDI CONN
LUCY FERNANDES
TROY
HARRIS
TRISTAN
WARD
BOX OFFICE 01262 678258
WWW.BRIDSPA.COM
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Shepherd Group of Bands
A Christmas extravaganza that will
appeal to everyone, culminating in
a massed band finale with over 100
musicians on stage; a night of music not
to be missed!
11 Jan
The Adventures of Pinocchio
The Oddsocks troupe tell a lively tale
with imagination, music, skill and madcap
humour to have the audience rolling
in the aisles and really getting involved.
Driffield Showground
www.driffieldshowground.co.uk
Peter Pan
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Join Peter and his mischievous
fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the
nursery of the Darling children
late one night and watch as they
begin a magical adventure of
a lifetime. Will they outwit the
villainous Captain Hook? Full of
music and magic the entire family
will cherish and remember for a
long time to come
www.driffieldshowground.
co.uk
Jubilee Central
www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk
21 Dec - 29 Dec
The Little Mermaid
The rock’n’roll Hull panto is back – and
this year it’s extra fishy! Join Ariel, on a
riotous adventure to the surface of the
Humber as she swashbuckles her way to
saving the seafaring Prince.
Junction Goole
www.junctiongoole.co.uk
20 Dec - 28 Dec
Aladdin
Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness,
audience participation and all the fairytale
magic of traditional pantomime! This
fun-filled extravaganza is guaranteed to
delight the whole family.
Kirk Theatre
www.kirktheatre.co.uk
17 Jan - 26 Jan
Humpty-Dumpty
Will Humpty come to a sticky end or will
he be whipped up into a kind of fairytale
souffle? Its sure to be an egg-cellant
show, with plenty of yolks!
Parkway Beverley
www.beverley.parkwaycinemas.co.uk
14 Dec - 29 Dec
Sleeping Beauty
Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness,
audience participation and all the fairytale
magic of traditional pantomime! This
fun-filled extravaganza is guaranteed to
delight the whole family.
Pocklington Arts Centre
www.pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk
7 Dec
Santa in Love
Do you want to know the greatest secret
of them all... the one about Santa Claus
and the thing he secretly loves best?
14 Dec
Aladdin
Follow our hero Aladdin and his
troublesome Mum, Widow Twankey,
beat the evil Abanazar to the magic lamp
and win the hand of Princess Jasmine.
Richard Whiteley Theatre
www.giggleswick.org.uk/RW-
Theatre
7 Dec
The Great Christmas Dig
Join the curious Archaeologists as
they journey back in time to discover
the secrets of Christmas! This festive
treasure hunt will unlock stories from
long ago.
Scarborough Spa
www.scarboroughspa.co.uk
1 Dec - 24 Dec
Magic Mike’s Christmas Show
This spectacular show has all the
magic of Christmas with exciting dance
routines, hilarious magic, loveable
characters and of course a very
special visit from Father Christmas
who magically appears on stage with
presents for all the children!
Cinderella
7 Dec - 1 Jan
Join Cinderella in this classic rags
to riches tale, along with her best
friend Buttons and her Fairy Godmother
as they outwit the very
Ugly Sisters and win the heart
of the dashing Prince Charming.
Expect sensational costumes,
sparkling sets and great songs to
sing along to!
www.scarboroughspa.co.uk
15 Dec
A Christmas Teddy Bears’ Picnic
A great opportunity for everyone to get
involved; sing along, play along and
dance along with members of the Spa
Orchestras highly talented Saxophone
Quartet. Don’t forget to bring your
Teddy, Elves or Christmas Fairies for 90
minutes of musical fun!
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Settle Victoria Hall
www.settlevictoriahall.org.uk
21 Dec
Jack & The Beanstalk
More sparkle, more dazzle and more
magic than you could ever imagine. Take
a wicked Giant Blunderbore, Fleshcreep
the Tax Collector and you certainly
need a good Fairy Twinkle to make sure
everything works out ‘right’ in the end.
Spotlight Theatre
www.spotlighttheatrebrid.co.uk
13 Dec - 5 Jan
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
Can Snow White defeat the Queen and
win her one true love, and can she rely
on the seven strangers she meets to
help her through?
Stephen Joseph Theatre
www.sjt.uk.com
Treasure Island
21 Dec
A Christmas Night at the
Musicals
Packed with favourites with Phantom,
Wicked, Blood Brothers, My Fair Lady,
White Christmas and many more... Join
Spot On Musicals for this pre-Christmas
treat as a host of familiar local faces
present a fabulous evening of musical
theatre for the whole family!
13 Jan - 18 Jan
Mother Goose
“Cue the Fairy Friendship who sends her
Priscilla the Goose who lays golden eggs
and puts an end to all of their troubles....
that is until the Demon Discontent lures
Mother Goose away with the one thing
money can’t buy.....eternal beauty!
YMCA Scarborough
www.ymcascarborough.uk
26 Dec - 4 Jan
Jack & The Beanstalk
Join Jack on his climb up the beanstalk
to an enchanted land of excitement and
adventure, where he must rescue his
family from the ‘Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum’ of a very
hungry giant.
BOX OFFICE
York Barbican
www.yorkbarbican.co.uk
5 Dec - 29 Dec
Ahoy Adventure Seekers! Escape
your landlubbers lodgings and
join the crew aboard the Hispaniola.
A ship full of Scarborough
scalleys, headed to Treasure
Island in search of Captain Flint’s
buried gold. Warning: there be
high winds, a giant mechanical
crab (called Susan) and a pirate
cook with a talking carrot. Be
ready for swashbuckling, singing
and the shaking of every pirates
booty!
www.sjt.uk.com
11 Dec - 22 Dec
Noel Narwhal Knows It All
A nosy little narwhal who wants to
know everyone’s business and ends up
getting his nose stuck into more than he
bargained for! What a MESS! Can you
come along and help Noel get himself
out of all sorts of trouble? Interactive,
silly, fun and there may even be a
surprise festive visitor…
15 Dec
Carol Concert
Come along for an afternoon of festive
entertainment and exercise your vocals
by singing your favourite Christmas
Carols and book your seat early for this
marvellous community seasonal event.
York Theatre Royal
www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
7 Dec - 25 Jan
Sleeping Beauty
A magical Christmas treat, spinning
together hilarious gags, stunning
costumes, sparkling sets, thrilling
choreography and foot-tapping songs.
14 Dec
Family Christmas Concert
York Musical Society invites you to start
your holiday season and get into the
Christmas mood with a family-friendly
afternoon performance of old favourites
and a few festive surprises.
Ahoy there!
Bring your young pirates to see
Treasure Island at the SJT for a funfilled
voyage on the high seas (5 – 29
December). Nick Lane, writer of last
year’s hit Alice in Wonderland, brings
you his (completely bonkers) take
on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic.
There’ll be songs, sword-fights,
double-crosses, a treasure hunt, a rap
battle and a giant mechanical crab.
Called Susan…
Age guidance 6+.
The very littlest theatre-goers can
enjoy Noel Narwhal Knows It All
(11 – 22 December). Noel wants to
know everything and meets Sabrina
Shark, Oliver Octopus, Clara Crab and
others in a story of missing treasure
and unlikely friendships.
Age guidance 0+, babies under 18
months free.
To book, visit www.sjt.uk.com or call
01723 370541
Whitby Pavilion
www.whitbypavilion.co.uk
30 Nov
Snow White
Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a
magical journey with their unmissable
production of Snow White. World class
choreography propels this timeless
fairy-tale and answers the question; who
is the fairest one of all?
14 Dec - 4 Jan
The Storm Whale
Magical treat for all the family. Benji
Davies’ tender and heart-warming
children stories of friendship, love and
courage are brought to life as one
enchanting theatre show.
11 Dec - 14 Dec
Oliver!
Follow Oliver’s adventures as he runs
away to London and meets up with the
Artful Dodger, the elderly criminal Fagin
and his gang of pickpockets. Dickens
characters are brought to life with some
outstanding musical numbers: a show
for all the family to enjoy.
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COMPETITION TIME
Win!
To enter these competitions please go to...
www.primarytimes.co.uk/nyorks/competitions or
Win!via Facebook at www.facebook.com/ www.facebook.com/ptnyorks
WIN!
WIN!
A Family Ticket To Peter
Pan-Tomime, Live At The
Driffield Showground
Get ready for a great family adventure with Peter Pan as he
flies in to whisk audiences away on a magical adventure this
December. Public performances set to take place on Saturday
21st & Sunday 22nd December at 10:00am, 1:00pm and
5:00pm.
To enter, just answer the following question:
Where does Peter Pan have his adventures?
Choice of performance to be arranged with winner.
Closing date – 15/12/19
Mother Shipton’s –
Great for all the Family
Within historic woodland along the River Nidd is Mother Shipton’s Cave, the
birthplace of Yorkshire’s famous prophetess. It is situated next to the Petrifying
Well, England’s oldest visitor attraction. The attraction tells the story of Mother
Shipton and the water which turns objects to stone. The park has several
scenic picnic areas, an adventure playground and museum and gift shop.
Dogs are welcome in all areas, apart from the playground.
To win a Mother Shipton’s family ticket, providing free entry for 2 adults
and 2 children, simply answer the following question:
How long does it take to petrify a teddy bear under the cascading waters of
the Petrifying Well?
A) 9 - 12 months B) 1 month C) 3 - 5 months
The ticket can be used during the 2020 season. Mother Shipton’s is open weekends in March then
every day from 1st April to 31st October. www.mothershipton.co.uk
Closing date – 31/01/20
WIN!
WIN!
A family pass to see the Christmas
decorations at Burton Agnes Hall
Each year, this much-loved Elizabethan home is transformed
into a festive wonderland with handmade decorations. Young
visitors are especially welcome - find homemade snowmen
hidden in each room and discover an enchanted woodland
village. Seek out tiny homes nestled in trees and imagine the
lives of fairies and elves within!
To enter, just answer the following question:
What did my true love send to me in a pear tree?
Closing date – 9/12/19
A Family of 4 ticket to the
performance on New Year’s
Day at 2pm
Scarborough Spa’s Fabulous Family Panto this year is
Cinderella! The Fairy Godmother of all pantomimes!
Join Cinders in this classic rags to riches tale, along with her
best friend Buttons and her Fairy Godmother as they outwit
the very Ugly Sisters and win the heart of the dashing Prince
Charming.
To enter, just answer the following question:
In Cinderella, what is the name of Prince Charming's friend?
a) Buckles b) Badges c) Buttons
Closing date – 16/12/19
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LOOPY LIBRARY
Q: What happens
when a frog’s
car breaks down?
A: He gets
toad away
Q: What is a
cat’s favourite
movie?
A: The sound of
mew-sic!
Q: What do you
call a slow ski
instructor?
A: SNOW COACH!
(Cathy aged 5)
Q: What do you
call a gorilla
wearing ear-muffs
A: Anything he
can’t hear you
Email your
jokes to:
nyorks@
primarytimes.co.uk
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