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FEBRUARY 2020
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Nursery and Reception at Warwick Prep
Nursery and Reception at Warwick Prep
For most children, life at Warwick
Prep
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begins
children,
in our
life
warm,
at Warwick
welcoming
and
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in our warm, welcoming
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learning achieve their and grow first tentative in confidence, steps into while the developing exciting world core of
skills learning and and independence.
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learning, 20 pupils encouraging allows us to closely them to support progress each at their child own with pace their
and learning, support encouraging them as they them embark to progress on their at journey their own through pace
the and Foundation. support them as they embark on their journey through
the Foundation.
Open
Morning
Saturday March
Saturday 7 March
9:30am 12noon
9:30am – 12noon
To confirm your attendance:
www.warwickprep.com/eventbooking
To confirm your attendance:
www.warwickprep.com/eventbooking
admissions@warwickprep.com
admissions@warwickprep.com
01926 491545
@warwickprep
01926 491545
@warwickprep
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for boys aged 3-7 and girls aged 3-11
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Contents
4 Out & About
6 What’s on Where
11 Active Parties
13 Box Office
15 Competitions
WIN
A Family Ticket
To See The
THREE BILLY
GOATS
GRUFF
Dear Readers,
Welcome to our first edition for 2020!
We love this time of year at Primary Times, with Spring just around
the corner and lots of great activities to look forward to as the year
progresses. Already we are getting news about holiday activities, some
of which begin in the February half term.
As regular readers will know, we always include information from our
local theatres and a selection of activities around the county in our
WOW pages, which you can enjoy as a family. There are so many to
choose from, it’s not possible to include them all in our magazine but
you can see more on our website www.primarytimes.co.uk While
you’re looking, why not enter some of our fabulous competitions too?
We’re supporting the Brain Tumour Research charity again this year,
which is very popular with schools and especially with families who
have been affected by this terrible disease. So please do join in the
‘Wear A Hat Day’ on the Friday 27th March if you can – we’ll all be
wearing ours!
We’ll be back with our Easter edition on 23rd March well before the
Easter holiday, so you can plan your activities for the longer days and
warmer weather.
Best wishes
Sue, Kate & all the
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Brain
tumours kill
more children
and adults under
the age of 40
than any other
cancer
Bigger! Bolder! Hattier!
Save the date for Wear A Hat Day
in 2020 on Friday 27th March as the
UK once again goes hat crazy for a
good cause.
The annual fundraising extravaganza
takes place at the end of Brain
Tumour Awareness Month and has
raised more than £1m in support
of Brain Tumour Research. It has
become a must-do event for many
children, parents and teachers.
The charity is inviting us all to take
part once again, by planning and
hosting hat-themed fundraising
events in order to help find a cure
for brain tumours, the bigger cancer
killer of children and adults under the
age of 40.
With Brain Tumour Research
celebrating its 10th anniversary this
year, there’s never been a more
important time for schools and
families to get together to ensure
Wear A Hat Day is not only great fun,
but is also seen as a powerful vehicle
of hope for the thousands diagnosed
and/or living with a brain tumour
every year.
Amazing events from schools across
the UK have included a world record
attempt for the longest line of hats,
millinery-themed fancy dress days,
hat-themed cake sales, hattastic
parties, brilliantly hatty colouring
competitions and so much more.
Wear A Hat Day creates a huge buzz
on social media with the hash tag
#WearAHatDay.
Primary Times is proudly supporting
Wear A Hat Day 2020, offering a
prize of £100 in book tokens for the
school which raises the most money
per pupil. To find out more about
this great incentive to take part and
how everyone can get involved, visit
www.wearahatday.org n
Register now
for your
FREE
FUNDRAISING
PACK
www.wearahatday.org
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Feel the Adrenaline
Rush at The Silverstone
Experience
Accelerate the fun this half term with
a trip to The Silverstone Experience.
Pick up a kids’ trail and take a
journey through the past, present
and future of racing. Young visitors
can discover what’s hidden inside
the medieval crawl tunnel, have a
go at being an RAF pilot and sit in a
replica 1940s racing car. They’ll learn
about motorsport science, test their
skills as a commentator and try out
a wheel gun. With a special effects
cinema and a walk outside on the
old circuit, you won’t find a more
thrilling day out this February. Open
daily, 10:00 to 18:00, from £14pp for
a family of four. www.silverstoneexperience.co.uk
Ollie
Coaching
Helping
Children
& Parents
Manage
Emotions &
Behaviour.
Is your child struggling with
their emotions?
Are they Anxious or
Stressed?
Does your child's
Challenging Behaviour get
you down?
Do you feel like no one is
listening to you?
Belinda is an Emotional Wellbeing Coach and specialist in helping
children and young people with special needs or challenging
behaviours, working with children and their parents to help them
learn about their emotions and how to manage them, building
resilience and emotional wellbeing in children (and adults).
Ollie Coaching helps children who are Anxious, Stressed or
have Challenging Behaviour, fears or phobias, helping them to
understand their feelings.
Belinda told us “Ollie Coaching is Simple. It's fun. And it works!
By using the Ollie concept, we can help kids leave unwanted
emotional baggage behind as they grow into adults.”
You don't have to stay on a waiting list or wait until your child gets
worse to get the help you need. The sooner you work with Belinda,
the sooner you can help your child.
She offers a FREE Initial Consultation and provides FREE school
assemblies. Visit her website for details. www.helpmychild.co.uk
Largely Ludwig
Theme for
Leamington
Music Festival
1-5 MAY 2020
Booking is now open for the
annual Leamington Music Festival,
which this year joins the worldwide
celebrations for the 250th
anniversary of the birth of Ludwig
van Beethoven.
The first few days of booking
confirm the great interest being
taken in the concert on Monday
4 May to be given by the violinist
Tasmin Little, regarded by many
as a national treasure, who’ll be
accompanied by the Russian
pianist Andrey Gugnin.
The Festival has a Czech element
represented by visiting musicians
and composers continuing this
particular interest in Leamington
that goes back to the presence
of the Czech Free Army in the
town during World War Two. The
Army Choir used to rehearse in the
Festival venue, the Royal Pump
Rooms.
There are also pieces by other
composers whom Beethoven met.
The Leamington based composer
Howard Skempton is represented
by two of his works new to the
town and the English music
theme is carried over to a Festival
Extra event on 17 May when
the baritone Roderick Williams
performs a programme of English
music at a new venue, the King’s
Hall in Warwick.
Tickets are available at the Visitor
Information Centre at the Royal
Pump Rooms, Leamington
and Visit Warwick at the Court
House, Warwick. Call 01926
334418 or go online on www.
royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk.
There are special Festival Saver
Tickets available for a limited
time through the Leamington
Music office – email richard@
leamingtonmusic.org or call
01926 497000. n
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If you are looking for more inspiration, there
are many more events on our website
www.primarytimes.co.uk/warwickshire
Learn to Swim
Sports and Wellness Hub, CV4 7EU
www.warwicksport.com
Give your child a skill to life. Help your
child to be a capable and confident
swimmer: from their first introduction
to the water, to building confidence or
improving technique. 30 minute classes
available on weekdays and weekends for
aged 4+ with expert swim England-trained
instructors in small group sizes.
For more details about our swimming
lessons, please visit https://warwick.
ac.uk/services/sport/swimming/learnto-swim
or call on T: 024 7652 3011.
3 February
Brandon Marsh After School Club -
Winter in the Woods (4+)
Brandon Marsh CV33GW
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
3.45pm - 5pm. Join in every month for this
after school club, each month you will
be outside playing games and activities
around a different theme. The sessions are
aimed at children aged 4 years and up,
but younger siblings are welcome, adults
must accompany their children, unless
they are aged 8 and up. Please be aware
activities occur in all weathers, so please
dress appropriately. Booking advised.
T: 02476 302912.
3 Februry – 14 February
£3 after 3pm on Term Time Weekdays
Thinktank B4 7XG
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
3-5pm. Visit Thinktank for £3 per person
after 3pm on weekdays during term-time
(excluding bank holidays) T: 0121 348 8000.
3 February – 23 February
Shakespeare’s Sunday School
Shakespeare’s New Place CV37 6EP
www.shakespeare.org.uk
3-4pm. Learn more about Shakespeare’s
works, life and times, and his influence
on the world with a different talk every
week, subjects include films inspired
by his works, his neighbours, and the
archaeological dig that took place on the
site of his lost home in Stratford-upon-
Avon between 2010-2014.
3 February – 23 March
Nature Tots at Brandon Marsh
Brandon Marsh CV33GW
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
10.30am - 12noon and 1.30-3pm. Nature
Tots aims to encourage an early interest in
wildlife. With this in mind, all activities are
held outdoors, in the natural surroundings
of the reserve at Brandon Marsh. These
sessions start with fifteen minutes of
fun free play and then you head outside
to get stuck in with some wonderful
activities based on that weeks theme,
before returning to the centre to make
an amazing craft you can take home. This
session is suitable for children aged 2 to 4
years. T: 02476 302912.
Nature Tots at Parkridge
Parkridge B91 3HW
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
10.30am - 12noon and 1.30-3pm. Nature
Tots aims to encourage an early interest
in wildlife. With this in mind, many
activities are held outdoors, in the natural
surroundings of the reserves at Parkridge
Centre. The rest of the time is spent
playing games and enjoying craft activities
indoors. Nature Tots is suitable for those
aged around 2 - 4 years. Booking advised.
T: 0121 704 0768.
3 February – Ongoing
Code clubs: 9 to 11-year-olds
Southam Library CV47 0HB
www.warwickshire.gov.uk
4-5pm. A nationwide network of free afterschool
coding clubs for children aged 9 to
11. Booking may be required. See website
for further details. T: 0300 555 8171.
4 February - Ongoing
Little Discoveries - Mini Explorers
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum CV21 3BZ
www.rugby.gov.uk
11am-12noon. Come along to these free
weekly Tuesday session where you can
rummage through our activity baskets,
dress up, colour workshops and maybe
listen to a story. Suitable for 2 year – 5
years olds. Children must be accompanied
by an adult. T: 01788 533201.
5 February
Outdoor Learning Session - Den
Building (4yrs+)
Brandon Marsh CV33GW
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
11am - 12noon. Special outdoor learning
sessions, aimed at children aged 4 and up
starting school soon or home schooled.
The sessions are aimed at children aged
4 years and up, but younger siblings are
welcome, adults must accompany their
children, unless they are aged 8 and up.
Please be aware activities occur in all
weathers, so please dress appropriately.
Booking advised. T: 02476 302912.
5 February – Ongoing
Toddler Trundle
Ryton Pools Country Park CV8 3BG
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
Running every Wednesday, join in with
your little ones for a range of adventures!
There’s an exciting yearly program of
outdoor activities ranging from den
building to mini beast hunting, from
rainbows and moths to feeding the ducks
and jumping in muddy puddles! It’s a great
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way to get out and enjoy the outdoors with
your little ones. See website for details.
8 February
Get Involved: Spring 2020 - Oily Cart
Wraparound
Warwick Arts Centre CV4 7AL
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
10am-4pm. Families are invited to come
along to the Creative Learning Space
to take part in dance, drama, words and
ideas, music and visual arts activities
inspired by our wide ranging programme.
Relaxed shadow puppet make, stay and
play. See website for more details.
T: 024 7652 4524.
Disney Swim
Warwick Sports & Wellness Hub CV4 7EU
www.warwick.ac.uk
12pm - 12.45pm Joins us for the magic
of Disney storytelling and endless family
fun. Enjoy exciting pool activities as your
child develops their core aquatic skills.
Suitable for 3 – 11 year olds, parents and/
or guardians are required to join in the
fun. Suitable for all swimming abilities and
devliered by a trained Activator.
8 February – Ongoing
Lego Club
Atherstone Library CV9 1AX
www.warwickshire.gov.uk
11am-12pm. Imaginative, creative Lego
sessions for children. For primary school
aged children unless otherwise stated.
Booking recommended. See website for
more details. T: 0300 555 8171.
9 February
Creative Sunday Workshops
The Barber Institute B15 2TS
www.barber.org.uk
11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm. Monet
Goggles. Create your own coloured
spectacles to wear while you draw in
the gallery. Session 1 for ages 4-8. Skills:
paper construction, observational drawing.
Session 2 for ages 8-12. Skills: coloured
pencil techniques, learning about colour.
Booking required. See website for details.
T: 0121 414 7333.
9 February – Ongoing
Book Magic
Leamington Spa Library CV32 4AA
www.warwickshire.gov.uk
Free family fun for children of all ages and
their accompanying adults. Stories and
crafts: a different theme every week.
T: 0300 555 8171.
Book Magic
Nuneaton Library CV11 4DR
www.warwickshire.gov.uk
Free family fun for children of all ages and
their accompanying adults. Stories and
crafts: a different theme every week.
T: 0300 555 8171.
Book Magic
Rugby Library CV21 3BZ
www.warwickshire.gov.uk
Free family fun for children of all ages and
their accompanying adults. Stories and
crafts: a different theme every week.
T: 0300 555 8171.
12 February
Mini Museum Engineers | Code
Coventry Transport Museum CV1 1JD
www.transport-museum.com
10.30am-3.30pm. Stay, play, relax, explore
and learn in the Museum. Take the lead
and investigate open-ended play stations
while playing with and learning about
STEM concepts (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Maths). Train your spyeyes
and get playing with code. The secret
of coding lies in seeing and understanding
patterns as well as being able to give clear
instructions. Will you spot patterns and
make your own? Will you crack the codes?
Designed for age 2-5, but all are welcome.
Please note, children must always be
accompanied by an adult.
T: 024 7623 4270.
14 February
Chatterbooks: 8 to 11-year-olds
Alcester Library B49 5DZ
www.warwickshire.gov.uk
4-5pm. Free family fun for children of
all ages and their accompanying adults.
Stories and crafts: a different theme every
week. T: 0300 555 8171.
15 February
Disney Swim
Warwick Sports & Wellness Hub CV4 7EU
www.warwick.ac.uk
12pm - 12.45pm Joins us for the magic
of Disney storytelling and endless family
fun. Enjoy exciting pool activities as your
child develops their core aquatic skills.
Suitable for 3 – 11 year olds, parents and/
or guardians are required to join in the
fun. Suitable for all swimming abilities and
devliered by a trained Activator.
Get Involved: Spring 2020 - Dance
Workshop
Warwick Arts Centre CV4 7AL
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
2-4pm. Explore different rhythms and
styles of music to see how dance can
change with changing resources using
space, touch, contact and play! A dance
workshop for all the family. Also accessible
to wheelchair users, adults and children
with learning, or physical additional needs.
See website for more details.
T: 024 7652 4524.
Pedant Making
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery B3
3DH
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11am-1pm. Come and join in this free drop
in session in the Industrial Galley to make
your very own pedant. This pedant making
activity is suitable for older children and
adults. T: 0121 348 8000.
15 February – 23 February
Conservation in Action
Shakespeare’s Birthplace CV37 6QW
www.shakespeare.org.uk
10am-4pm. Join this interactive family
session and find out more about the pesky
pests that keep the conservation team at
Shakespeare’s Birthplace on their toes.
Bothersome Bugs, CSI: Birthplace
Shakespeare’s Birthplace CV37 6QW
www.shakespeare.org.uk
10am-4pm. Some pesky pets have left
their mark on Shakespeare’s Birthplace;
follow the trail to find their cartoon mug
shots, learn more about their ‘modus
operandi’ and the damage they can leave
behind, and collect your Bug Squad
sticker.
What Goes Munch in the Night?
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage CV37 9HH
www.shakespeare.org.uk
10am-4pm. Follow the trail to learn about
how the conservation team is fighting
back against those pesky pests that are
munching their way through the historical
artefacts.
If We Shadows have Offended
Shakespeare’s New Place CV37 6EP
www.shakespeare.org.uk
Come along this half term and act out
the play within the play scene from A
Midsummer Night’s Dream using our
shadow puppet theatre. If you’re feeling
theatrical create your own puppets and
think up a new ending for the play. For
younger children they can enjoy dressing
up, colouring in and more using our story
sack based on the play.
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WHAT’s ON WHERE
February Half Term 2020
Baddesley Clinton B93 0DQ
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11am-3.30pm. Come and explore the
estate this February half term and
follow the animal sculptures over to the
woodland play area. Booking not needed.
Admission applies. T: 01564 783294.
February Half Term 2020
Packwood House B94 6AT
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11am-3.30pm. Pick up a map and a
‘Doodle your dream day’ sheet from Visitor
Reception, and head off on a journey
together through the woods. Build a den,
play hoop-la, splash in the puddles and
have your own family adventure. Don’t
forget your wellies. Booking not needed.
Admission applies. T: 01564 782024.
February Half Term Activities
Upton House and Gardens OX15 6HT
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10am-5pm. Do you think nothing happens
outdoors in the winter? Think again - come
along to Upton House and Gardens to
see what signs of life there are along the
Woodland Walk and winter gardens with
a free nature spotter sheet. Pop into the
Old Kitchen and have a go at some winter
paper origami. For a little piece of early
summer, head inside the Squash Court
Gallery where you’re invited to sit, lie,
stop and dream beneath the cedar trees
in our immersive installation. Booking
not needed. Admission applies. T: 01295
670266.
Festival of Archery
Warwick Castle CV34 4QU
www.warwick-castle.com
Encounter the centuries-old art of archery
like never before at the UK’s only Medieval
Festival of Archery this February half
term. Be part of the action in a brand
new live action show, for a limited time
only, at a real medieval castle. Inspired
by the professionals, you can even take
a shot yourself at ‘Have a Go Archery’.
See website for booking and admission
information. T: 0371 265 2000.
Get Hands on with History
Kenilworth Castle CV8 1NG
www.english-heritage.org.uk
11am-4pm. Get set for a truly historic half
term and discover what it was like to live,
work and fight in a real-life castle. Whether
it’s learning to sword fight or transforming
into a little lord or lady, there’s plenty of
hands-on fun to keep the kids entertained.
And once the little adventurers have put
their skills to the test, let imaginations run
wild as you explore Kenilworth’s mighty
castle walls. T: 0370 333 1181.
Creepy Crawlies Hunt
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and
Country Park CV13 0AD
www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk
10am-4pm. The site has been taken over
by Creepy Crawlies . Can you help find
them all? Your efforts will be rewarded.
Collect your Hunt sheets from The Ticket
Office, search for the Creepy Crawlies and
return your completed form to the Ticket
Office to collect your reward. Suitable for
children of ages up to 12 years. Cost: £2.00
per Hunt sheet. T: 01455 290429.
February Frolics and Giant Snakes
Hatton Adventure World CV35 8XA
www.adventure.hattonworld.com
For one week only, and by popular
demand Hatton Adventure World
welcome the return of Giant Snakes.
With a mixture of Reticulated Pythons,
Burmese Pythons, Tegu, Boa Constrictors
to name but a few. Discover all about
these amazing creatures or if you’re brave
enough get up close and personal in our
handling sessions. T: 01926 843411.
15 February – 1 March
February Futures Half Term
British Motor Museum CV35 0BJ
www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
10am-5pm. Fuel their imagination this half
term with a range of FUTURE themed
family activities. Drop into your Learning
Space to design and make your car of
the future using recycled materials, then
light it up with LED headlights. Explore the
Museum with a new family trail or join one
of the daily family tours Visit the ‘The Car.
The Future. Me.’ exhibition and discover
the future of transport! The ever popular
Science Shows are back daily Monday 17
to Sunday 23 February exploring POWER
and on Thursday 20 February, for one day
only, the STEM ambassadors from MOD
Kineton will be delivering ‘Rover Robots’.
See website for more details. T: 01926
649649.
16 February
Creative Sunday Workshops
The Barber Institute B15 2TS
www.barber.org.uk
11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm. Animal
Accessories. Change into a creature
and make your own imaginative animal
accessories. Session 1 for ages 4-8. Skills:
finding animals in the collection, imagining
fantasy animals. Session 2 for ages 8-12.
Skills: designing wearable accessories,
animal anatomy. Booking required. See
website for details. T: 0121 414 7333.
17 February
Wildlife Watch - Teeny Tiny Den
Building
Brandon Marsh CV33GW
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
10.30-11.30am. Why should den building
be just for the older kids?! Head out and
help make dens for teddies and maybe
even a toddler or two. The sessions are
aimed at children aged 2 - 4 years, but
younger siblings are welcome, adults
must accompany their children. Booking
advised. T: 02476 302912.
Wildlife Watch - Frosty Fairies and
Wintry Wizards
Brandon Marsh CV33GW
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
12.30-1.30pm. Come along on a journey to
help the frosty fairies in the magic woods,
can you make a wintry wizard magic
potion? The sessions are aimed at children
aged 2 years and up, but younger siblings
are welcome, adults must accompany
their children, unless they are aged 8 and
up. Booking advised. T: 02476 302912.
Nature Families
Parkridge B91 3HW
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
10.30am - 12noon and 1.30-3pm. This
session is a fun drop in for babies and
toddlers with messy and sensory play
both in our room and out in the woods,
with each session having a different theme
from winter woods to baby animals. The
sessions are aimed at children aged
0 - 4 years, but slightly older siblings are
welcome, adults must accompany their
children, unless aged over 8 years and
up. Please be aware activities occur in all
weathers, so please dress appropriately.
Booking advised. T: 02476 302912.
Children’s Willow Hearts
Ryton Pools Country Park CV8 3BG
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
10.30am-12noon and 1.30-3pm. Join a
Ranger to collect some natural materials
from the park before heading inside to
weave a heart-shaped frame for your
creation. Once complete, get messy
creating a brightly coloured tissue paper
design for the middle of your heart and
capture your natural treasures between
the sheets. Suitable for children aged
3 years + although under 5’s will need
additional help doing the activity. Prebooking
essential. See website for booking
and admission details.
Birdy Bistro
Kingsbury Water Park B76 0DY
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
11am-12.45pm. Make a ‘delicious’ pine
cone feeder for the birds in your garden.
Be prepared to get messy. A family event,
children must be accompanied by an
adult. Cost: £2.50 per child (no charge for
accompanying adult).
18 February
This makes That with These | Spritebots
Coventry Transport Museum CV1 1JD
www.transport-museum.com
10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm.
Discover pixel art and design your own
digital sprites using ‘Scratch’. Will they look
like a traditional fairy-like sprite or will you
create something new? Then, have a go
at building a physical look-a-like “Sprite-
Junk-Bot”, using a specially designed
challenge kit. You will be given the most
important pieces to make a moving bot
and there will also be a variety of everyday
appliances for you to take apart and
put together to make your “Sprite-Junk-
Bot”. Designed for age 7+. Book online in
advance. T: 024 7623 4270.
Wild Rangers at Ufton Fields
Ufton Fields CV33 9PU
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
10.30am-1pm. A practical conservation
taster for the whole family. Come and join
the volunteers, taking action to protect and
learn about local wildlife using tools and
traditional methods. Session is suitable
for 8 - 18 year olds and children/young
people must be supervised at all times.
T: 02476 302912.
Wildlife Watch - Den Building (5+)
Brandon Marsh CV33GW
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
10.30-11.30am. Would you be able to
survive outside this winter? Come find
out as you discover how to make a
survival den in the woods, to keep warm
and sheltered away from the cold. The
sessions are aimed at children aged 5
years and up, but younger siblings are
welcome, adults must accompany their
children, unless they are aged 8 and up.
Booking advised. T: 02476 302912.
Arty Tots step into Spring
Market Hall Museum CV34 4NS
www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk
10am-3pm. Get ready to step into spring
with some fun themed craft activities.
No need to book, just drop in. £2.50 per
child. Suitable for 5 and under, older
siblings welcome. All children must be
accompanied by an adult.
T: 01926 412500.
Frosty Fairy Adventure to the Magic
Kingdom
Ryton Pools Country Park CV8 3BG
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
10.30am - 12noon. Come and make a
magic frosty willow wand and join the
Snowman on his quest to help save the
Fairies. See if you can find the key to the
wintry magic kingdom and use some
wishing magic to see if the fairies are
out and about in Fairy Forest. Tickets
required for children attending only, all
children must be accompanied by an
adult. Suitable for children aged 3 years
+ although under 5’s will need additional
help with the activity.
Teddy, Toddler and Marshmallow
Dens
Kingsbury Water Park B76 0DY
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
10.30-11.30am. Make a little woodland
den for your teddy or possibly a toddler
sized den. Wrap up warm and bring a
teddy who loves a bit of mud. When our
dens are built we’ll toast a marshmallow
or two around the fire. Suitable for 3-5
year olds – please note we are not able
to accommodate younger children on this
event. Pre-booking essential – children
must be accompanied by an adult. See
website for booking details.
Great Fire of London Craft Activity
Blakesley Hall B25 8RN
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11.30am-3.30pm. Join in the fun for Great
Fire of London craft activity at Blakesley
Hall. Use a variety of craft materials to
create and decorate your own 17th century
London buildings. Add some flames and
some final touches then add them to our
large collage of the London Skyline on
the windows of our Visitor Centre. Drop in
activity. T: 0121 348 8120.
19 February
February Half Term | Make and Play
Engineers
Coventry Transport Museum CV1 1JD
www.transport-museum.com
10.30am-3.30pm. Pixel art is the theme for
these Make and Play Engineers sessions
during this February half term. Pixel art is
used to make characters for computer
games. Without using computer screens,
explore patterns, contrasts and colours
as they would be used in pixel art. Use all
our big resources (from carpet tubes to
pipes) and build extraordinary creatures
that could have escaped from computer
games. Find yourself playing with
balance, gravity and tension while doing
so. Designed for age 2 - 8, but all are
welcome. T: 024 7623 4270 .
Wildlife Watch - Den Building
(5yrs+)
Parkridge B91 3HW
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
10.30-11.30am. Would you be able to
survive outside this winter? Come find
out as you discover how to make a
survival den in the woods, to keep warm
and sheltered away from the cold. The
sessions are aimed at children aged 5
years and up, but younger siblings are
welcome, adults must accompany their
children, unless they are aged 8 and up.
Booking advised. T: 02476 302912.
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Getting your child’s 11+
foundations right!
Places at Grammar and Independent schools are highly sought after and
every year, the competition continues to rise.
So when should I start my child’s 11+ preparation?
Each child is unique and will have individual learning needs. This is why we
provide personalised tuition for children in Year 3, 4 & 5, offering you and your
child the right support, at the right time. This allows plenty of time to expand
key skills, identify any weaker areas and tackle
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How can KSOL help?
We combine over 16 years of 11+ experience
to create up-to-date personalised online
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Sir Scallywag and the Battle of
Stinky Bottom
When King Colin sets his sights on finding the famous Golden Sausage, there’s
only ONE person for the job: Sir Scallywag! But will the six-year-old knight be
mighty enough to defeat the filthy trolls and win the Stinkiest Battle Ever?
Leamington Music’s next Family Concert is on Sunday 15 March at
11.30am in the Royal Spa Centre, Leamington. Join all eleven musicians
of Ensemble 360 and their narrator, Polly Ives, as we follow the story of Sir
Scallywag from the brilliant children’s book by Giles Andreae and Korky Paul.
The story will be illustrated by projections of pictures from the book and
by specially composed music by Paul Rissmann. There will be songs to
sing too, which you can learn before the concert if you’d like to by visiting
www.musicintheround.co.uk.
This fun, informal and interactive concert is an ideal way to introduce children
to live classical music. It’s ideal for children aged 3 -7 but will be great fun for
everyone!
Make a splash with swimming lessons led by qualified Swim-
England teachers for children aged 4+ at your local worldclass
Sports and Wellness Hub.
From their first introduction to the water to building confidence or improving
technique, their swimming lessons will help your child to become a
capable and confident swimmer. Assistant teachers are provided in all
lower stage classes, ensuring children are fully supported. In partnership
with the City of Coventry Swim Club, your child is supported throughout
all the swimming stages and has the opportunity to transition to the club.
Our family friendly 12 lane, 25-metre swimming pool has a moveable floor
and various pool access options making it a perfect location for your child
to learn to swim – whatever their level.
For more details about our swimming lessons, please visit:
https://warwick.ac.uk/services/sport/swimming/learn-to-swim
or call on 024 7652 3011.
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WHAT’s ON WHERE
Frosty Campfire, Dens and
S’mores
Ryton Pools Country Park CV8 3BG
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
10.30am - 12noon. Come and have some
fun discovering how to design and build
your own winter woodland shelter that’s
camouflaged, big enough for your team
and waterproof…. ish!! The Rangers will
be on hand to provide tips, materials
and help. When all the shelters are built
we will light a small fire and toast some
marshmallows for our tasty S’mores.
(Dairy free option available). Suitable for
children aged 3 years + although under
5’s will need additional help doing the
activity. Pre-booking essential.
Dens and S’mores
Kingsbury Water Park B76 0DY
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
10.30am - 12noon. Come along to build a
den from natural materials and then toast
some marshmallows over a small fire to
make s’mores (marshmallow, chocolate
and digestive biscuit sarnies). Wear old
clothes - you will get muddy and dirty.
An event for children aged 5 years and
above - please note the park is not able
to accommodate younger children on this
event. Pre-booking essential – children
must be accompanied by an adult. See
website for booking details.
Astonishing Art Activity: Sketch and
Model
Aston Hall B6 6JD
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11.30am-12.45pm and 1.30-2.45pm. Create
your own Astonishing Art inspired by
Aston Hall! Come on an exploration of
Aston Hall, sketching as you go, followed
by a clay modelling session. An active
and artistic way to explore Aston Hall, this
event is suitable for children aged over 4
years old accompanying adults. Children
must be accompanied. This activity is
not suitable for adults not accompanying
children. Pre booking is essential. T: 0121
348 8263.
Animalmania at Blakesley
Hall
Blakesley Hall B25 8RN
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11am-3.30pm. Come along in the
February school half term holidays to
meet animal friends at Blakesley Hall.
The animals can include lizards, snakes,
chinchillas, hedgehogs, giant bunnies,
tortoises and creepy crawlies. Animal
Mania usually consists of around 8 to 12
small animals that children can see and
interact with in slots of 30 minutes. Pre
booking is essential. T: 0121 348 8263.
19 February 21 February
February Half Term Family Crafts
Wightwick Manor and Gardens WV6 8EE
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11am-3pm. From push-up puppets to
clay tiles - have a go at a traditional and
Wightwick-themed craft activities this
February half term. Booking not needed.
Admission applies. T: 01902 760102.
19 February – 23 February
Wilderness Wednesday - Whittling
Wands (knife skills)
Brandon Marsh CV33GW
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
10.30am-12noon and 1.30-3pm. Wilderness
Wednesday sessions are aimed at those
aged 8 years and up, with each week
learning or undertaking a new skill or
activity. Whittling Wands - Learn safe knife
skills and learn how to whittle your own
magic wand. You’ll be selecting your own
perfect stick from our woodland wand
shop (the woods) before, crafting it to be
the perfect shape, add your own flair to
customise the wand to your personality,
can you make the ultimate masterpiece.
See website for booking details. T: 024 76
308 912.
20 February
Marvellous Mini Beasts
Market Hall Museum CV34 4NS
www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk
10am-3pm. Become a bug expert at
Market Hall Museum, and get up close
with some mini beasts. £2.50 for drop
in activities. Meeting the mini beasts
sessions take place at 10:15am, 11am,
and 11:45am. These sessions have limited
spaces and must be booked in advance.
£5 for mini beast session, includes
drop in activities. All children must be
accompanied by an adult. See website for
more details. T: £5 for mini beast session,
includes drop in activities. All children
must be accompanied by an adult.
T: 01926 412500.
Willow Bird Feeders
Ryton Pools Country Park CV8 3BG
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
10.30am - 12noon. Have a go at creating
this simple but effective bird feeder
using the corn dolly weaving technique.
The ranger will show you step-by-step
and, once complete, you’ll get messy
mixing up our own wild bird food mix to
fill the feeders with. Suitable for children
aged 8 years + although some may need
additional help with the activity. Prebooking
essential. See website for details.
Floral Suncatchers Craft Activity
Blakesley Hall B25 8RN
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11am-3.30pm. Make your own sun catcher
or head band in this fun craft activity!
Drop-in activity, online booking available
(please ensure the correct date and time is
selected). T: 0121 348 8263.
Kids Jewellery Workshop
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter B18 6HA
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
10am - 12noon and 1pm - 3pm. Have a go
at making your own piece of jewellery with
the help of a friendly learning officer in
this special children’s jewellery workshop
activity. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Children must be accompanied by at least
one adult. Due to limitations on space,
no more than 2 adults per booking. Pre
booking is essential. T: 0121 348 8263.
20 February – 22 February
Get Involved: Spring 2020 - The Storm
Whale
Warwick Arts Centre CV4 7AL
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
10am-4pm. Families are invited to
contribute to a community mural in the
Creative Learning Space inspired by
The Storm Whale. See website for more
details. T: 024 7652 4524.
Escape Game
St John’s House CV34 4NF
www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk
10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 3.30pm, 5pm and
6.30pm. Returning to St John’s House after
a sold-out run-in autumn 2019. Challenge
yourselves to solve puzzles, crack codes
and find hidden treasure before your
time runs out. Set in the Edwardian era,
this escape room-style game will test
your skills and team-work as you find the
missing present. Game lasts up to 45
minutes. Please arrive no more than 15
minutes before your time slot. Suitable
for 2-6 players, ages 7+. £25 per team.
Booking required. T: 01926 412069.
21 February
Fabulous Fiver Friday FT The
Budbrooke Chase
Warwick Racecourse CV34 6HN
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
12noon. This is the bargain of the season,
as entry to your favourite racecourse is
just a £5. The day features great racing
including the valuable Budbrooke Chase
and falls during half term so there is
lots of entertainment lined up for the
younger racegoers amongst you. Perfect
your arts and craft skills with ‘make and
take’ activities including rosette making,
papercraft and horse hoppers. T: 01926
405560.
Tall Tales: Rapunzel Family
Storytelling Tour
Aston Hall B6 6JD
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11am -12.15pm and 1-2.15pm. Swoosh!
Come along for an interactive telling of
the traditional story of Rapunzel. Find
out why Rapunzel was taken from her
parents, learn about the witch who used
her magic unwisely, climb the stairs to
see Rapunzel’s room in the tower and
hear about the Prince who tried to help
Rapunzel escape from the enchanted
tower. Before you go, we’ll create a perfect
photo opportunity, so you can take a
photograph of your little one as a memory
of your day. Pre booking is essential.
T: 0121 348 8263.
Pancake Day
Sarehole Mill B13 0BD
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
9am-4pm. A celebration of the humble
pancake. Come along for this day of
baking themed family fun including
pancake baking, races and trail. Entry
fee to site applies as activities are
throughout the site (there is no free
entry into the grounds on this day). Prebooking
is recommended.
T: 0121 348 8160.
Crafty Fridays: Story Sticks
Weoley Castle B29
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11am-2pm. Get creative over this half
term and make your very own story stick.
Join friendly volunteers and use a variety
of materials to create your story stick,
use coloured string, craft materials and
add some greenery from Weoley Castle
to tuck under the string, to make your
story. Children must be accompanied
by an adult.£2.00 per child. Free for
Birmingham Museum Members. Drop-in
event, online pre-booking is available. T:
0121 348 8140.
23 February
Mini Masterclass: SLAP, BANG,
WALLOP
An Introduction to Unarmed Stage Combat
Warwick Arts Centre CV4 7AL
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
11am and 1.30pm. These Mini
Masterclasses are designed to offer
young people the opportunity to master
a new skill. SLAP, BANG, WALLOP is an
Introduction to Unarmed Stage Combat for
8 – 16 year olds. Led by a BADC Certified
Stage Combat teacher and Fight Director,
participants will learn the techniques of
unarmed stage combat including punches,
slaps and falls with the chance to learn a
short fight scene to show each other and
family at the end. 100% physical and 100%
fun. See website for more details.
T: 024 7652 4524.
Frosty Dens and Toasty
Marshmallows
Kingsbury Water Park B76 0DY
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
10.30am - 12noon. Come and have some
fun building a den from natural materials
in the woodland. You will then toast a
marshmallow over a small campfire. An
event for children aged from 5 years, who
must be accompanied by an adult and will
need supervision during the activity. Wear
old, warm clothes that can get muddy. See
website for booking details.
Creative Sunday Workshops
The Barber Institute B15 2TS
www.barber.org.uk
11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm. Soapy Saint
Carvings. Meet our new sculpture of St
James the Great and carve your own saint
from a bar of soap. Session 1 for ages 4-8.
Skills- carving techniques, learn about
alabaster. Session 2 for ages 8-12. Skillsfine
detail and texture, discover saints in art.
Booking required. See website for details.
T: 0121 414 7333.
24 February – 23 March
£3 after 3pm on Term Time
Weekdays
thinktank B4 7XG
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
3-5pm. Visit Thinktank for £3 per person
after 3pm on weekdays during term-time
(excluding bank holidays) T: 0121 348 8000.
24 February – 30 March
Toddler Muddy Mondays
Upton House and Gardens OX15 6HT
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
9.30-11am. Get stuck into nature with
Muddy Mondays this spring. Book
your little one onto a unique learning
experience with Upton’s toddler forest
school. Experience the outdoors, learn
new skills and meet new friends in a safe
and fun woodland environment. Adults
must accompany their child for each
session. Booking is essential. Admission
applies. T: 03442491895.
25 February
This makes That with These |
Sprite-bots
Coventry Transport Museum CV1 1JD
www.transport-museum.com
10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm.
Discover pixel art and design your own
digital sprites using ‘Scratch’. Will they look
like a traditional fairy-like sprite or will you
create something new? Then, have a go
at building a physical look-a-like “Sprite-
Junk-Bot”, using a specially designed
challenge kit. You will be given the most
important pieces to make a moving bot
and there will also be a variety of everyday
appliances for you to take apart and put
together to make your “Sprite-Junk-Bot”.
Designed for age 7+. Book online in
advance. T: 024 7623 4270.
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Shocking stats on screen time, and the impact it has on the amount
of time children are spending outdoors, has inspired the Heart of
England Forest to launch a new holiday club called WildTribe to
provide an opportunity for children to spend quality time outdoors.
A survey of 2,000 parents of 5 to 12 year olds, part of Persil’s Dirt is
Good campaign revealed that children today are spending less time
outdoors than prisoners, with 1 in 5 children not playing outside at all
on a typical day.
With growing obesity rates and 1 in 4 children suffering from a
diagnosed mental health condition, the Heart of England Forest is
keen to get children outside more often in order to improve their
physical and mental health.
Head of Learning and Skills Elaine Skates explains:
“Our new WildTribe holiday club is perfect for children aged
5 + who love getting outdoors, learning about nature and having
fun in the woods. Activities will be run by experienced outdoor
educators/forest school leaders and will include arts and
crafts, outdoor cooking and scavenger hunts, with lots of hot
chocolate and marshmallows!”
l 8.30am – 5.30pm, £30 per day, online booking essential:
heartofenglandforest.com/children&families
WildTribe
Holiday Club
The Heart of England Forest’s new holiday club for children
aged 5 years and over will be full of fun, adventure and
fresh air. From bushcraft and arts and crafts to learning
about wildlife, this club will suit budding Kate Humbles and
Bear Grylls – in fact all children who love getting outdoors,
learning about nature and having fun in the woods.
February
WildTribe HOLIDAY CLUB 2020 Mon 17th Feb - Fri 21st Feb
Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm
Shorter hours can be arranged
Location: Middle Spernal Farm
(Between Studley & Great Alne)
Easter
Mon 6th Apr - Thur 9th Apr
Tues 14th Apr - Fri 17th Apr
Cost: £30 per child per day
Book online at: heartofenglandforest.com/childrenandfamilies
Registered charity no. 1097110 Company no. 04309564
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Party planning
made easy at
Jump in Warwick
PLANNING the perfect birthday
party for your child can be
daunting but booking a children’s
birthday party package at Jump
In Trampoline Park in Warwick is
a popular option because they
organise it all for you, allowing the
adults to enjoy the day as well.
Jump In’s award-winning children’s
birthday parties are now bigger,
brighter and better than ever with
the launch of two additional party
packages including Crazy Glow Party
and the UK’s first Interactive Dome
Party in Warwick.
The standard children’s birthday
party, offers a two-hour package of
non-stop fun for up to 10 children
and comes complete with:
• Check in and safety briefing
• Jump In socks for all guests
• One hour to enjoy all the Jump
In facilities
• Dedicated party host
• Water whilst jumping
• Pizza (choice of pepperoni or
Margherita) or hot dogs
• Plates, cups, plasticware and
napkins
A range of party extras can also be
purchased, including party bags,
popcorn, ice cream and sweet
pots.
But essentially, all you need to
bring is your guests and the cake!
Jump In Warwick’s Crazy Glow
Party adds some extra shine to
proceedings and the 360-degree
Interactive Dome Party includes 30
minutes of private ‘partying’ with
surround sights and sounds on a
film, TV show or soundtrack of your
choice and is the perfect backdrop
to a themed party.
Further party details are available
at: www.gojumpin.com/warwick Or
email: hello@jumpin.com or call
01926 356290.
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Whichever you choose from our huge range of available parties, we’re
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Several of our centres will allow you to cater for your party yourself, but
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all-important cake – for your party.
Meanwhile, our party leaders will look after all your needs to make sure
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too, meaning you can have a party for your kid with no hassle, no mess,
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To find out more, visit www.everyoneactive.com or get in touch with your
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WHAT’s ON WHERE
26 February
Sphero Robot Art with Kineton STEM
Coventry Transport Museum CV1 1JD
www.transport-museum.com
11am-3pm. Enjoy open-ended play with
pixel art without computers in our Make
and Play Engineers sessions. Then, join the
Kineton STEM Team who have brought
their equipment and expertise so you can
get hands on with Sphero Robots to turn
digital commands into physical marks.
With help from the team use tablets
to instruct the robots to move through
paint and see how your commands are
transformed into a colourful picture.
Suitable for children age 5+, but all are
welcome. T: 024 7623 4270 .
27 February – 28 Februry
Get Involved: Spring 2020 - The Little
Prince
Warwick Arts Centre CV4 7AL
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
10am-4pm. Story book adaptation –
families are invited to create their own
story books inspired by The Little Prince
or any other story books you love. Create
a picture book, comic book, play/script
or storybook to take home with you. See
website for more details. T: 024 7652 4524.
28 February
Open Afternoon at the Museum
Collection Centre
Museum Collection Centre B7 4RQ.
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
1.30-3.30pm. The Museum Collection
Centre is a 1.5 hectare site that holds
80 per cent of Birmingham Museums’
stored collections under one roof. Among
the thousands of objects stored here
are steam engines, sculptures, an entire
collection of Austin, Rover and MG motor
cars and even a red phone box. It is not
open to the public except by arrangement.
Pre-booking is essential. T: 0121 348 8000.
29 February
Little Artists
The Barber Institute B15 2TS
www.barber.org.uk
10am-12.30pm. Touch, make and play
in these early-years sessions. Discover
colour, shapes and textures and create
a masterpiece every month. Enjoy
learning and exploring together – let your
imaginations run wild. Booking essential.
See website for admission and booking
details. T: 0121 414 7333.
1 March
Creative Sunday Workshops
The Barber Institute B15 2TS
www.barber.org.uk
11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm. Collagraph
Creatures. It’s World Wildlife Day! Create
a collagraph inspired by animal patterns
and textures. Session 1 for ages 4-8.
Skills - exploring different textures,
drawing animals. Session 2 for ages 8-12.
Skills - combining textures, developing
composition. Booking required. See
website for details. T: 0121 414 7333.
Free Day
Aston Hall B6 6JD
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11am-4pm. Take advantage of this
fantastic one day only offer with free
entrance to Aston Hall! Explore this grand
old mansion’s rich history. Please check
with website beforehand for all entry
details. T: 0121 348 8100.
Georgian Day at Soho
Soho House B18 5LB
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
11am-4pm. Celebrate the Georgians, with
a focus on the women of the Georgian
period to coincide with International
Women’s Day on the 8th March. There
will be activities and demonstrations for
all ages. This event is included in the
price of admission, there is no free entry
into the grounds on this day. Pre-booking
recommended. T: 0121 348 8150.
2 March
Brandon Marsh After School Club -
Fire Lighting (4+)
Brandon Marsh CV33GW
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
3.45-5pm. Join in every month for this
after school club, each month you will
be outside playing games and activities
around a different theme. The sessions are
aimed at children aged 4 years and up,
but younger siblings are welcome, adults
must accompany their children, unless
they are aged 8 and up. Please be aware
activities occur in all weathers, so please
dress appropriately. Booking advised.
T:02476 302912.
4 March
Mini Museum Engineers | Chain
Reactions
Coventry Transport Museum CV1 1JD
www.transport-museum.com
10.30am-3.30pm. Stay, play, relax, explore
and learn in the Museum. Take the lead
and investigate open-ended play stations
while playing with and learning about
STEM concepts (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Maths). Investigate cause
and effect in this session. Can you build a
giant domino chain? Designed for age 2-5,
but all are welcome. T: 024 7623 4270.
5 March
World Book Day
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum CV1 5QP
www.theherbert.org
Various times. Celebrate World Book
Day with a retelling of Eric Carle’s
classic children book, ‘The Very Hungry
Caterpillar’. This activity will lead your
little ones through an immersive sensory
experience exploring colour, sound and
song to bring the story to life. Make the
most of this annual event by taking part
in a Mini Makers session on the same day.
Rhymes sessions will start promptly at the
times stated. Designed for age 0-4, but all
are welcome. Drop in event. £1 per child.
T: 024 7623 7521.
7 March
Makaton Sing-a-long
Shakespeare’s New Place CV37 6EP
www.shakespeare.org.uk
11am. Join in with nursery rhymes and
then enjoy a specially created Makaton
trail around the sculptures and other
interactive parts of the site. Makaton is
a language programme using signs and
symbols to help people to communicate.
Get Involved: Spring 2020 - Special
Effects Make-Up
Warwick Arts Centre CV4 7AL
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
10am-4pm. Inspired by Beastly Belle,
families are invited to try out some
special effects make-up techniques. See
website for more details.
T: 024 7652 4524.
Mini Foresters go tree planting.
The Heart of England Forest CV37 8AU
www.heartofenglandforest.com
2pm – 4pm A new broad leaf forest
across the heart of the country that’s for
everyone to enjoy. With guided walks,
rambles, workshops, children’s Forest
clubs and much more, there’s something
for everyone at the Heart of England
Forest. Become a true forester for the
day. Meet a real forester, learn about
what trees we plant and why, before
warming up with a hot drink. For more
information about the Heart of England
Forest project, visiting the forest, or how
you can get involved, call us today on
T: 01789 778541 or email us on
info@hoef.co.uk
7 March – 15 March
Jigsaw Festival 2020
Coughton Court B49 5JA
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11am-5pm. Hundreds of donated jigsaws
on sale. All money raised goes towards
vital conservation work at Coughton. If you
have any jigsaws to donate please call the
property on T: 01789 400777.
8 March
Countryside Day
Warwick Racecourse CV34 6HN
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk
12noon. What better way to spend a
Sunday than to get out in the fresh
air, enjoying great racing as well as a
host of countryside activities. The day
is run in aid of the Warwickshire and
Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and is
lovely occasion for the whole family.
T: 01926 405560.
Creative Sunday Workshops
The Barber Institute B15 2TS
www.barber.org.uk
11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm. Powerful
Portraits. Paint women heroes! Learn
about Countess Golovina on International
Women’s Day. Session 1 for ages 4-8. Skills
- mixing acrylic paints, painting portraits.
Session 2 for ages 8-12. Skills - acrylic
paint effects, tonal painting. Booking
required. See website for details.
T: 0121 414 7333.
11 March
Mini Museum Engineers | Gears Gears
Gears
Coventry Transport Museum CV1 1JD
www.transport-museum.com
10.30am-3.30pm. Stay, play, relax, explore
and learn in the Museum. Take the lead
and investigate open-ended play stations
while playing with and learning about
STEM concepts (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Maths). Play with and
explore gears and cogs in this session.
Join us as we figure out how to get things
moving. Designed for age 2-5, but all are
welcome. T: 024 7623 4270.
14 March
Get Involved: Spring 2020 - Sensory
Session
Warwick Arts Centre CV4 7AL
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
10am-4pm. Inspired by Jamboree, families
are invited to visit the sensory world in the
Creative Learning Space. See website for
more details. T: 024 7652 4524.
15 March
Creative Sunday Workshops
The Barber Institute B15 2TS
www.barber.org.uk
11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm. Layered
Lanyon Landscapes. Look at the Cornish
landscape from a bird’s-eye view and
create an abstract painting. Session 1 for
ages 4-8. Skills - creating textures with
paint. Session 2 for ages 8-12. Skills -
layering textures with paper, combining
different viewpoints. Booking required. See
website for details. T: 0121 414 7333.
18 March
Mini Museum Engineers | Travelling
the world
Coventry Transport Museum CV1 1JD
www.transport-museum.com
10.30am-3.30pm. Stay, play, relax, explore
and learn in the Museum. Take the lead
and investigate open-ended play stations
while playing with and learning about
STEM concepts (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Maths). How would you
travel the world – using a ship, a cycle,
a car? Play with maps and transport.
Designed for age 2-5, but all are welcome.
T: 024 7623 4270.
19 March
Battlefield Object Handling Session
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and
Country Park CV13 0AD
www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk
2.30-4pm. An exciting opportunity to
get hands-on with a range of artefacts
discovered during the search for the
Battlefield. See website for admission and
booking details. T: 01455 290429.
21 March
Shakespeare Week Super Saturday
Family Fun Day
The Shakespeare Centre CV37 6QW
www.shakespeare.org.uk
12-4pm. Join the annual nationwide
celebration of Shakespeare by taking part
in fun-filled activities including workshops
by Horrible Histories illustrator, Martin
Brown, and Ricky Martin from CBBC’s Art
Ninja, as well as performances, storytelling
and crafts. Part of Shakespeare Week (16-
22 March), a national annual celebration
giving primary school aged children
opportunities for enriching and enjoyable
early experiences of Shakespeare, www.
shakespeare.org.uk/visit/whats-on/
shakespeare-week-super-saturday
21 – 22 March
Mother’s Day Weekend
Gullivers Milton Keynes, MK15 0DT
www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk
Mums go FREE throughout Mother’s Day
Weekend when accompanied by at least
one full paying person. This special offer is
available at all Gulliver’s Theme Parks on
the Saturday and the Sunday. Experience
a wonderful weekend that’s full of family
rides, shows and attractions. Gully and the
gang will be here to help you create some
magical memories that mum can treasure.
Book your theme park tickets in advance
today and save even more on your big
day out!
Don’t forget to say you saw
it in Primary Times
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Leamington
Music
Family Concert
Sir Scallywag
- and the -
BATTLE OF STINKY BOTTOM
Sunday 15 March · 11.30am
Royal Spa Centre, Leamington
Ensemble 360
with Polly Ives narrator
Perfect for ages
broadwayworld
3 - 7
independent
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To book: call 01926 334418
or visit www.leamingtonmusic.org
Photography: Manuel HArlAN
The Boy in the Dress is supported by RSC Production Circle members
Elizabeth Boissevain and Andrew Jeffreys, Charles Holloway, Ms Teresa Tsai and Kathleen J. Yoh
The work of the RSC Literary Department is generously supported by The Drue and H.J Heinz II Charitable Trust
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Belgrade Theatre Coventry
CV1 1GS
www.belgrade.co.uk
25 February – 27 February
The Slightly Annoying
Elephant
Various times. What’s big, blue,
bossy, and turns up uninvited?
A slightly annoying elephant, of
course. One day Sam gets a very big
surprise as a tired, hungry, antiqueloving,
cycling enthusiast elephant
turns up on his doorstep. Adopting
an elephant at the zoo turned out
to be a lot more than he bargained
for as he didn’t realise the elephant
would actually come to live with
him – silly boy. This hilarious story by
comedian and author David Walliams
is brought to life through puppetry.
After the show there will be a
meet and greet with the puppets.
Age recommendation: 3 – 8 years.
Running time: Approx. 50mins, no
interval. T: 024 7655 3055.
17 March – 19 March
The Twisted Tale of Hansel and
Gretel
Various times. A flustered storyteller
is joined by a mischievous mocking
bird as he follows Hansel and Gretel
deep into the forest. All is not what
it seems, as the characters start
to tell their own version of this
peculiar adventure. Come along
and meet the wicked witch and her
really rather eccentric chefs in this
truly imaginative version of Hansel
and Gretel. Live music, hilarious
performance and a mesmerising
design ensures that this play will
entertain and amuse the entire
family. Running time: Approx. 1hr, no
interval. Age recommendation: 7+.
T: 024 7655 3055.
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Bridgehouse Theatre
CV34 6PP
www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk
8 February
Morgan and West: Unbelievable
Science
7.30pm. Morgan and West present
captivating chemistry, phenomenal
physics, and bonkers biology in
this fun for all the family science
extravaganza. Magicians, time
travellers and all-round spiffing
chaps Morgan and West have a
secret past – they are genuine, bona
fide, legitimately qualified scientists,
and now are bring their love of
enlightenment to the stage. Expect
explosive thrills, chemical spills and a
risk assessment that gives their stage
manager chills, all backed up by the
daring duo’s trademark wit, charm and
detailed knowledge of the scientific
method. Leave your lab coats at
the door it’s time for Unbelievable
Science. T: 01926 776438.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre,
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6BB
www.rsc.org.uk
Ongoing until 8th March
l Photo by Manuel Harlem © RSC
The Boy in the Dress
Times vary. The Boy in the Dress is a
celebration of creativity, difference,
football and fashion. David Walliams’
heart-warming comedy is brought to
the stage for the first time in a musical
with all new songs from Robbie
Williams and Guy Chambers, script by
former RSC playwright in residence
Mark Ravenhill and in a production for
all the family directed by RSC Artistic
Director Gregory Doran. Running time
2hr 20mins with a 20 min interval.
Half-price tickets are available for up
to four family members under the age
of 18 attending, with every full priced
paying adult (up to a maximum of ten
tickets).
Royal Spa Centre
CV32 4HN
www.leamingtonmusic.org
15 March
Sir Scallywag and the Battle of
Stinky Bottom
11.30am. When King Colin sets his
sights on finding the famous Golden
Sausage, there’s only ONE person
for the job: Sir Scallywag! But will the
six-year-old knight be mighty enough
to defeat the filthy trolls and win
the Stinkiest Battle Ever? Based on
the brilliant children’s story by Giles
Andreae and Korky Paul, with specially
composed music by Paul Rissmann,
this fun, informal and interactive
concert is an ideal way to introduce
children aged 3-7 years to live
classical music. T: 01926 334418.
Stratford Playhouse
CV37 6LU
www.stratfordplay.co.uk
20 February – 22 February
The Legend Of King Arthur
7.30pm and 2.30 matinee. Come and
join The Phoenix Players as they
venture into the myth and legend of
England’s greatest king in this family
show, The Legend of King Arthur.
Full of adventure, drama, comedy,
song and dance to help along the
way, it promises to be fun for all the
family. Don’t miss out on this exciting
adventure full of intrigue, drama and
laughs as we tell the fabled tale,
the Legend of King Arthur. T: 01789
333990.
The Abbey Theatre
CV11 5DB
www.abbeytheatre.co.uk
17 February
Disney: The Lion King
2.30pm. Film: Rating - PG. In Africa,
the lion cub Simba is the pride and
joy of his parents King Mufasa and
Queen Sarabi. Mufasa prepares Simba
to be the next king of the jungle.
However, the naive Simba believes
in his envious uncle Scar that wants
to kill Mufasa and Simba to become
the next king. He lures Simba and
his friend Nala to go to a forbidden
place and they are attacked by hyenas
but they are rescued by Mufasa.
Then Scar plots another scheme to
kill Mufasa and Simba but the cub
escapes alive and leaves the kingdom
believing he was responsible for the
death of his father. Now Scar becomes
the king supported by the evil hyenas
while Simba grows in a distant land.
Sometime later, Nala meets Simba
and tells him that the kingdom has
become a creepy wasteland. What will
Simba do?
18 February
The Lego Movie. 2
2.30pm. Film: It’s been five years since
everything was awesome and the
citizens are facing a huge new threat:
Lego Duplo invaders from outer
space, wrecking everything faster than
they can rebuild.
19 February
Dumbo
2.30pm. Film: Holt was once a circus
star, but he went off to war and when
he returned it had terribly altered
him. Circus owner Max Medici (Danny
DeVito) hires him to take care of
Dumbo, a newborn elephant whose
oversized ears make him the laughing
stock of the struggling circus troupe.
But when Holt’s children discover
that Dumbo can fly, silver-tongued
entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael
Keaton), and aerial artist Colette
Marchant (Eva Green) swoop in to
make the little elephant a star.
The Albany Theatre
CV5 6JQ
www.albanytheatre.co.uk
29 February
Sarah and Duck
2 and 4pm. The enchanting world
of Sarah and Duck is brought to life
featuring the wonderful characters
from the BAFTA award-winning
CBeebies show. Join Sarah and
Duck and a host of your favourite
friends including The Ribbon Sisters,
The Shallots, Flamingo & John and
Umbrella, as they plan a birthday party
for Scarf Lady in their garden. Told
through a fantastic blend of puppetry,
storytelling and music, Sarah and
Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take
you and your children on a magical
adventure. Considered suitable for
all ages. Running time: 1 hour (no
interval). T: 024 7699 8964.
7 March
Little Mermaid Jr.
2.30pm. Elevate Theatre is proud
to take you on a magical journey
under the sea with Ariel and her
aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little
Mermaid JR, adapted from Disney’s
Broadway production and the Disney
film. Based on one of Hans Christian
Andersen’s most beloved stories,
Disney’s The Little Mermaid tells the
tale of Ariel, who longs to leave her
ocean home and live in the world
above. This enchanting musical
has all your favourite characters
and songs from the original Disney
animated adventure, guaranteed to
engage and enchant audiences of
all ages. Considered suitable for all
ages. Running time: 1 hour 20 mins
(including a 20-minute interval).
T: 024 7699 8964.
22 March
There Was An Old Lady Who
Swallowed A Fly
2pm. From the creators of Don’t
Dribble On The Dragon, this magical
show has been written especially for
grown ups to enjoy with their children,
so come and relive the delights of
this most charming of tales complete
with a feast of sing along songs,
colourful animal characters and heart
warming family fun. It’s the perfect
treat for anyone aged 2 to 102! Age
guidance: Considered suitable for
ages 2+ (recommended for 2 - 7
years). Running time: 1 hour 5 mins (no
interval). T: 024 7699 8964.
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The Core Theatre
B91 3RG
www.thecoretheatresolihull
7 February – 8 February
Sinbad the Sailor Down
Under
Various times. A brand new original
pantomime show as local group
Harlequinade once again comes to
the Core Theatre. Sinbad and his
friend Daring Dan agree to undertake
a dangerous voyage to Australia
on “The Saucy Sheila” under the
command of Captain Crabb. Captain
Crabb is attracted to Sinbad’s
mother, Dame Salubria, and enrols
her as the ship’s cook. Shipboard
adventure and hilarity follows,
the Old Man of the Sea seeks his
revenge, and the two girls vie for
Sinbad’s attention. This fastmoving
pantomime is fun, full of adventure,
and has a totally original storyline.
Suitable for all ages, get your tickets
fast.
T: 0121 704 6962 .
14 February – 15 February
Sinbad the Sailor Down
Under
Various times. Details in above listing.
19 February
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
1pm. On a grassy hillside, in the
middle of country, there lived The
Three Billy Goats Gruff. They never
stopped eating and before long they
had eaten everything they could get
their hooves on. So hold on to your
horns and join the Billy Goats on their
adventure as they bravely cross the
rickety bridge to greenery pastures.
But who will they meet along the
way as they TRIP TRAP over the
bridge. With songs and dances
to clap along to, this family fun
interactive show is the perfect half
term treat for little ones and the big
kids that bring them. Age: 3-7.
T: 0121 704 6962 .
27 February – 29 February
Oklahoma!
7.30 and 2.30pm Matinee. Set in
the Oklahoma territory in the early
1900s, the musical tells the story
of two pairs of lovers. Curly is a
cowboy who has trouble admitting
his feelings to Laurey, as she does to
him, because of their stubbornness.
Judd, the hired hand at Laurey’s
farm, tries to come between them.
Ado Annie is torn between Will, a
cowboy who has strong feelings for
her, and Ali Hakim, a peddler who’s
a ladies’ man and doesn’t want to
marry her.
T: 0121 704 6962 .
10 March – 14 March
Annie
7.30 and 2.30pm Matinee. It has
seen numerous productions in
many countries, as well as national
tours and won the Tony Award
for Best Musical. The musical’s
songs ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘It’s the Hard
Knock Life’ are among its most
popular musical numbers. Knowle
Musical Society are looking forward
to bringing this classic show to
Solihull’s Core Theatre.
T: 0121 704 6962 .
Warwick Arts Centre
CV4 7AL
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
15 February
Evelyn and The Yellow
Birds
12noon and 2.30pm. Music soothes
a homesick heart in an adventure for
ages 6 plus, taking in the story of jazz
from the Caribbean to London. Evelyn,
a young woman living in Jamaica,
decides to travel with her new husband
to England, hoping for exciting new
opportunities. But she misses the
sounds, scenery and sunshine of
island life. Then Evelyn finds a new
market selling exotic fruits and is
transported back to Jamaica. This tiny
piece of home away from home gives
Evelyn new hope. Over time, she is
able to join a welcoming community
of fellow Caribbean migrants, and
the UK becomes her happy home.
Recommended Age: 6+.
T: 024 7652 4524.
18 February – 22 February
The Storm Whale
11am. Noi and his father live in a house
by the sea, his father works hard as a
fisherman and Noi often has only their
six cats for company. So when, one day,
he finds a baby whale washed up on
the beach after a storm, Noi is excited
and takes it home to care for it. He
tries to keep his new friend a secret,
but there’s only so long you can keep
a whale in the bath without your dad
finding out. Noi is eventually persuaded
that the whale has to go back to the sea
where it belongs. For Noi, even though
he can’t keep it, the arrival of the whale
changes his life for the better – the
perfect gift from one friend to another.
Recommended Age: 4+.
T: 024 7652 4524.
27 February – 29 February
The Little Prince
Various times. Broken down in the
Sahara Desert, in a race against time
to repair her fighter jet, a pilot meets
an extraordinary Little Prince. As he
recounts his adventures, the pilot
re-discovers the power of imagination,
the importance of doing what we can
to protect our natural world, and true
meaning of friendship. Children and
adults will be transported to the world
of The Little Prince with puppetry, music
of North African heritage and rich Afrofuturist
aesthetic. Recommended Age:
5+. T: 024 7652 4524.
7 March
Beastly Belle
11am. Be charmed and surprised by
a new twist on an old tale, inspired
by the iconic era of 1920s and 30s
cinema. Young heroine Belle is
plucked from a life of poverty by
Merill, a greedy film producer who
sweeps her off her feet and into fame
and fortune in the movies. Caught
up in the glitz and glamour, Belle
forgets her roots and is ensnared by
a world obsessed with good looks –
but looks aren’t everything, right? A
journey of discovery which explores
perceptions of physical beauty and
how two strangers can overcome
their differences. Will Beauty come
to understand and accept the Beast?
Recommended Age: 4+.
T: 024 7652 4524.
Win a family ticket to see
Sir Scallywag & the
Battle of Stinky Bottom
at the Royal Spa Centre, Leamington
on Sunday 15 March at 11.30am
Family Concert ideal for ages 3-7
When King Colin sets
his sights on finding
the famous Golden
Sausage, there’s only
ONE person for the job:
Sir Scallywag! But will
the six-year-old knight
be mighty enough to
defeat the filthy trolls
and win the Stinkiest
Battle Ever?
WIN!
WIN A Family Ticket To See
The THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF
At The Core Theatre, Solihull On
Wednesday 19 February At 1pm.
On a grassy hillside in the middle of country, there lived THE THREE
BILLY GOATS GRUFF!
They never stopped eating and before long they had eaten everything
they could get their hooves on.
To enter just answering the following question:
On their way to greener pastures, do the
Billy Goats Gruff cross
a) the rickety bridge b) the rushing river c) the rusty railway
*Family ticket is for 2 adults and 2 children *Tickets cannot be transferred
l Closing date is the 14/2/2020
For more information and to enter the prize draw, visit
www.leamingtonmusic.org/competitions
Ts&Cs apply | one winner will be seleted at random
closing date: midnight on 15 February 2020
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Photography: Manuel HArlAN
The Boy in the Dress is supported by RSC Production Circle members
Elizabeth Boissevain and Andrew Jeffreys, Charles Holloway, Ms Teresa Tsai and Kathleen J. Yoh
The work of the RSC Literary Department is generously supported by The Drue and H.J Heinz II Charitable Trust
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