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MAY HALF TERM ISSUE №68 

16 May – 3 July 2016

Dear Reader 

Welcome to our May Half Term issue. 

With the weather hotting up and May half term looming we 

are delighted to offer you lots of wonderful activities and 

events to keep your children busy over the coming weeks 

and during the holiday week. Many of our WOW listings are 

either free or very low cost. 

Now is a great time to start planning for the long summer 

holidays – for working parents the summer holidays need to 

be meticulously planned. We offer a number of options to 

help with those plans in our Summer Clubs feature. 

We also tackle the debate concerning the current state of the 

health of the average UK family and introduce downloadable 

activities from Tesco where you and your children can have 

fun learning about food. 

Regular features in this issue also include Box Office – lots 

of family favourites to choose from. Competitions in this 

issue include family tickets to the Great Yorkshire Show, the 

Beverley Folk Festival, for the Splash Zone with lunch and to 

see Horrible Histories. 

We hope you enjoy this issue and if you have any news 

to celebrate, children to praise or school events to 

include in our Summer issue, please email 

marion@schoolspublishing.co.uk by 10th June. 

Best wishes 

Marion, Helen, Niki & Charlotte 

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4 News and Views 

5 WOW 

10 & 11 Summer Clubs 

17 Pinboard 

19 Box Office 

22 Competitions 

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News & Views 

Do you have news that might interest other parents or teachers? We’d love to hear about it! 

Email marion@schoolspublishing.co.uk 

Summit 

mascot makes 

his entrance 

Meet YOLO the yeti, Summit Indoor 

Adventure’s new mascot! The furry 

character was named by Mylo Blaymire 

(aged four) and Karlson Cawkwell (aged 

nine) of Selby Abbey CE Primary School. 

Summit Indoor Adventure opens in Scott 

Road on Saturday 28 May, offering a variety 

of activities for all the family. These include 

an aerial trek, adventure climbing, ten pin 

bowling and adventure play, as well as 

indoor skiing and snowboarding and an 

indoor skate park. A café and restaurant are 

also available on site. To find out more 

about Summit Indoor Adventure, visit 

www.summitindooradventure.co.uk 

Treetops Nets 

A brand new attraction will open in 

Yorkshire this May. Treetop Nets, which was 

named the UK’s best tourism experience, is 

creating a brand new high ropes adventure 

next to Lighwater Valley near Ripon. The 

new attraction will provide everyone aged 

three and up with an adventurous way 

to play ‘I’m a Celebrity’ style high up in 

the tree canopy. It will be created using 

enough rope to run the entire length of 

Hadrian’s Wall and will feature walkways, 

slides, a gigantic aerial ball pool, a tree 

house, a 50 foot high crow’s nest and giant 

trampolines. To find out more, please visit 

www.treetopnets.co.uk. 

WWF 

challenges 

schools to 

#WearItWild 

In a bid to help 

protect threatened 

wildlife around 

the world, WWF 

is challenging 

schoolchildren to Wear 

it Wild on Friday 27 

May. WWF’s annual 

fundraising event Wear 

it Wild, supported by 

players of People’s 

Postcode Lottery, 

challenges pupils, teachers 

and even parents on the 

school run to dress up and 

show their wild side to 

help protect our incredible 

wildlife. Whether sporting 

their tiger stripe jumpers or 

going wild in their leopard 

print onesies, WWF is urging 

them to Wear it Wild for 

a day and love wildlife 

forever. Using Wear it Wild’s 

downloadable curriculumrelated 

resources, pupils will 

also discover more about 

their favourite wild animals 

and see their amazing world 

through their eyes. Everyone 

can take part in Wear it Wild 

on Friday 27 May. Simply 

visit: wwf.org.uk/wearitwild, 

dress up and donate to help 

protect our wildlife and our 

planet. Don’t forget to share 

#WearItWild so we can see 

what you have planned. 

Following the flooding 

York Dungeon is set to 

reopen on May 13th! 

www.thedungeons.com/york 

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WOW! 

What’s on where... 

what’s on where 

We check listings carefully but event 

details and prices may be subject to change. 

Please always check with the venue. 

14 May – 12 June 

Mister Maker 

Learn how to create your favourite sea creatures 

in our interactive craft zone, and on your 

journey through SEA LIFE, collect the recyclable 

materials you need to make your very own crab 

at home! Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary, YO12 

6RP. www.visitsealife.com/scarborough 

16 May – 3 July 

Family Fun! 

FREE! Life size figures, interactive games, 

dicover Bridlington’s most notorious characters 

and the new Home Front exhibit. Bayle 

Museum, Bridlington, YO16 7JT. 

www.baylemuseum.moonfruit.com 

Smugglers & Shipwrecks 

FREE! Discover shipwrecks and rescues, 

smugglers and contraband and what the 

Old Fisherwoman hid! Robin Hood’s Bay and 

Fylingdales Museum, YO22 4TQ 

Investigate Ancient Egypt 

Grab a lab coat and do some scientfic 

investgaton with our discovery box, dress 

up, write in hieroglyphics on papyrus, learn 

more with our books and make your own 

Egyptan jewellery. Royal Pump Room Museum, 

Harrogate, HG1 2RY. www.harrogate.gov.uk 

Nature Trail 

FREE! Follow the trail to find out about the 

wildlife that makes Bempton Cliffs its home 

in the spring and summer and do a little bug 

hunting on your way! RSPB Bempton Cliffs 

Seabird Centre, Bempton, YO15 1JF. 

www.rspb.org.uk 

16-31 May 

Puffin Trail 

FREE! Puffins are the clowns of the sea; follow 

this trail to discover all of the puffins secrets and 

answer the trail quiz to get your hands on your 

very own Wild Times certificate. RSPB Bempton 

Cliffs Seabird Centre, Bempton, YO15 1JF. 


19 May 

Sunset Puffin Patrol 

As the sun goes down the puffins head back to 

the cliffs after a day spent feeding at sea – so 

it’s a great time to spot them and take some 

stunning photographs. Our friendly guide will 

also give you the low-down on the life and loves 

of the puffins. RSPB Bempton Cliffs Seabird 

Centre Bempton YO15 1JF. 


21 May 

Push The Boat Out Family 

Funday 

Try out Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, 

Canoeing & Stand-Up-Paddleboards; make 

a day of it and bring a picnic! Welton Waters 

Adventure Centre, Brough, HU15 1PT. 

www.wwac.org.uk 

Cheeki Monkeys Baby & 

Children’s Market 

Pop-up Baby & Children’s Market/Event. 

Entry cost £1 with free goody bag for first 100 

customers (accompanied children free entry). 

Buy & sell babies’ & children’s toys, clothes & 

equipment. Pre-loved Stalls £7 (Craft & Business 

Stalls also available). Beverley Leisure Centre, 

HU17 0LT. www.cheekimonkeys.co.uk 

Mad Hatter Themed Family 

Fun Day 

There will be lots of fun activities including: 

Mad Hatters Table, Story Telling, Games on the 

lawn, Follow the wonderland trail and search 

for clues, Arts and crafts. The Coach House at 

Middleton Lodge, DL10 6NJ. 

www.middletonlodge.co.uk. 

21-22 May 

Tales & Stories 

Something new for 2016, all our engines will be 

out in force icluding “Georgina” our new steam 

loco. All day rover tickets will be available. Plus 

Joe Coates will be at North Bay Railway reading 

stories from the “North Bay Tales” series of 

books. North Bay Railway, Scarborough,YO12 

6PF. www.nbr.org.uk 

Pickering Game & Country 

Fair 

Country sports with loads of have-a-go 

opportunities, to fine foods and animals – all 

this and lots more not just for the country 

sports enthusiast but all of the family to enjoy 

throughout the weekend! Scampston Hall, 

Malton, YO17 8NG. www.scampston.co.uk 

Family Volunteering 

Weekend 

We have a range of volunteering tasks planned, 

at Levisham Station and other locations around 

NYMR. If you are new to volunteering on the 

NYMR don’t worry as we will provide the tools 

and any training necessary. All you need to 

bring will be old clothes a Levisham Station, 

YO18 7NN. www.nymr.co.uk 



When schools out, 

head to the Yorkshire 

Coast for a sizzling 

summer of family fun 

Child and parent friendly - 97 miles from Staithes to Spurn Point with 

a huge choice of things to see and do. Great indoor/outdoor activities 

- swimming, skate parks, crazy golf, surfing and flying kites, explore 

rock-pooling, fossil hunts and dinosaur walks. 

The region is popular with families because of attractions such as the 

Alpamare Waterpark, due to open this summer; perfect for thrills, 

rejuvenation and relaxation, so much more than a swimming pool - a 

large wave pool, four state of the art thrilling water slides and a splash 

& play area for little water lovers. There’ll also be two heated outdoor 

pools to be enjoyed all year round, no matter what the weather. This 

venue with its mix of adventure and pampering has something for 

everyone and can be enjoyed all year round. Start planning for a 

memorable day out on exhilarating waterslides as you spend some 

quality time as a family. 

Located next to the Alpamare Waterpark is the Scarborough Open 

Air Theatre, perfect for entertaining the kids throughout the school 

summer holidays at the FREE family shows during the day and 

reasonably priced evening shows with James Bay, Will Young, Noel 

Gallagher, Bryan Adams, Status Quo, Alfie Boe, Legends of Pop, 

Simply Red, Busted, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott. 

The Yorkshire Coast has stretches of white sand and family-friendly 

seaside resorts. www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com 


Need for Speed? 

Discover how the railways have taken us from 

29 miles an hour to over 300 miles an hour and 

beyond. Learn about our obsession with speed 

in our new interactive show which explores 

how Flying Scotsman set the first 100 mile an 

hour record for a steam locom National Railway 

Museum, York, YO26 4XJ. www.nrm.org.uk 

22 May 

Hull Bubble Rush 

Fun Run for Charity. East Park in Hull, HU8 8JU. 

www.standrewshospice.com 

Scott May’s Daredevil Stunt 

Show UK Tour 2016 

This is a fast moving, action packed show 

with Monster Truck destruction, Europe’s only 

monster ride-truck, car-crushing action from 

Thundertrax (a tank/monster truck hybrid), 

motorcycle, quad and all-terrain buggy jumps, 

car crashes, amazing fire stunts and much, 

much more. Pickering Showground, YO18 8EA. 

www.scottmaydaredevil.co.uk 

23-25 May 

Pint of Science 

The Minerva, Yorkshire Brewing Company 

and Fruit (near Hull’s marina) will host expert 

speakers from the University of Hull and The 

Deep for 3 nights. Covering themes such as 

Planet Earth, Our Body, Beautiful Minds and 

Atoms to Galaxies, this is your chanc The Deep, 

Tower Street, HU1 4DP. www.thedeep.co.uk 

27-30 May 

Summer begins here! 

A weekend packed with music, song and dance 

featuring top artists from the world of folk 

music. Festival on the Moor, Danby, YO21 2NJ. 

www.festivalonthemoor.co.uk 

28 May 

Family Fun Day 

We’ll have lots of games, sports and crafts for 

all the family! All activities free and visit the 

Castle, Sallyport and Museum for only £2 adults 

and £1 children! Knaresborough Castle, HG5 

8AS. www.knaresborough.co.uk 

Party in the Park with Ben 

Haenow 

Don’t rush home after an amazing day exploring 

our Theme Park & Zoo. Get in a party mood 

instead and stay with us for an evening packed 

with spectacular live entertainment. Flamingo 

Land, YO17 6UX. www.flamingoland.co.uk. 

War of the Roses 

A re-creation of a medieval campsite within the 

castle grounds. See the garrison demonstrate 

their arms and armour. Skipton Castle, BD23 

1AW. www.skiptoncastle.co.uk 

28-30 May 

WalkFest 2016 

Exciting walking festival with walks for all 

ages and abilities; children’s treasure hunts to 

moorland hikes, afternoon tea strolls and steam 

train rides with expert guides, from the worlds 

of archaeology, wildlife and conservation. The 

Moors National Park Centre, Danby, YO21 2NB. 

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk 


Malham Safari Trail 

“Children’s Books” 

The Malham Safari Animals will be celebrating 

children’s books this year. See the Gruffalo, 

the hungry caterpillar and other famous 

book characters, come and join in the fun. 

Every day we will have different events and 

entertainment starting from 10am. The Malham 

Safari, Malham, BD23 4DA. 

www.malhamdale.com 


Ugly Bugs! 

Follow the bug hunt trail around the arboretum 

looking for giant bug models, use 3D glasses to 

get a unique view of pests and diseases, look 

at how diseases can be spread by bicycle tyres 

and shoes and make your own ugly bug to take 

home. Yorkshire Arboretum, York, YO60 7BY. 

www.yorkshirearboretum.org 


Spring Family Fun 

Arts and Crafts and fun for all the family. Burton 

Constable Skirlaugh HU11 4LN. 

www.burtonconstable.com 

Look Local! 

Learn about amazing wildlife in your area with 

wildlife talks, a fantastic new art exhibition 

and learn how to make a haven for wildlife in 

your own back garden. The Deep, Hull, HU1 4DP. 

www.thedeep.co.uk 

Wetwang Scarecrow 

Festival 2016 

Wetwang will be hosting their annual 

Scarecrow Festival from Saturday 28th May 

- Sunday 5th June. The festival will include 

a scarecrow competition, goodies, tombola 

and trail, as well as car parking and a café. 

The village hall on Southfield Road will be 

Wetwang, YO25 9XN. 

www.wetwang.org.uk 

Love Local Wildlife 

Stop by the Explorers’ Den and learn how to 

make your own bird feeder, bee hotel, butterfly 

feeders or hedgehog houses between 11am 

and 4pm daily. Pick up and complete your love 

local wildlife trail sheet to be in with the chance 

of winning a prize and map. The Deep, Tower 

Street, HU1 4DP. www.thedeep.co.uk 

Mother Shiptons Park 

Faerie V Goblin. Do you believe faeries are nice 

and goblins are horrible? As you will discover 

on your visit here, it’s quite the opposite! 

Enjoy a FREE quiz trail and find the formula to 

reverse the spell & receive a little treat. Mother 

Shipton’s Park, Knaresborough, HG5 8DD. 

www.mothershipton.co.uk 

Go Wild Week! 

Try your hand at den building, dam a stream, 

make tree spirits with clay, light a fire without 

matches, catch your first fish plus mud pies 

galore, stream splashing for little ones and 

marshmallows over an open fire! Kilnsey Park, 

Skipton, BD23 5PS. www.kilnseypark.co.uk 

Scouting for All! 

Commemorating 100 years of Cub Scouts this 

May half term, we will be getting closer to 

nature, exploring the woodland, making the 

most of the outdoors, with a woodland trail, 

outdoor workshops and slingshot making 

- there are plenty of activities to be en RHS 

Harlow Carr, Harrogate, HG3 1UE. 

www.rhs.org.uk 


Welly Walk Adventure 

Trail 

Tree climbing, tunnels slides, bridges and 

beams, amazing fun, forget being clean!!! 

Bolton Abbey, Skipton, BD23 6EX. 

www.boltonabbey.com 

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Healthy Family 

(In association with Public Health England) 

Dr Justin Varney, 

Interim Deputy 

Director for Health 

and Wellbeing 

(Healthy People) 

from Public Health 

England, gives us 

an insight into the 

current state of the health of 

the average UK family. 

The state of the 

nation’s health 

Obesity, poor diet and physical 

activity are three of the biggest 

problems to affect the health of 

families in England. They are 

directly responsible for many of 

the preventable conditions such as 

type two diabetes, heart disease, 

stroke and kidney disease that are 

impacting on people’s lives and 

causing early death. 

Around 40% of ill health in this 

country could be prevented by 

people leading a healthy lifestyle, 

including eating a balanced diet 

and being regularly active to 

improve the quality and length of 

our lives. We know that choices 

made about diet and exercise at 

every age can make a difference 

to health in both the short and 

long term. Fundamentally it’s 

never too late to make a change. 

Supporting individuals and 

families to make a healthy choice 

is at the heart of Public Health 

England’s (PHE) mission. 

Obesity 

Obesity and being overweight 

is a complex problem and is 

one of the biggest health issues 

facing families in England today. 

People rarely become overweight 

overnight; obesity is the result of 

bad choices made repeatedly over 

time, the extra sugar cube in the 

daily cup of tea, the treat cakes 

that become everyday habits, the 

sugary drink that undoes all the 

hard work from the swimming 

pool, the sofa day that becomes 

supper in front of the TV every 

night. These everyday habits can 

lead to piling on the pounds and 

it’s this gradual weight gain that 

makes it so hard for families and 

parents particularly to step in 

early. There is no single ‘silver 

bullet’ solution to tackling obesity. 

Today 1 in 4 people in England 

are obese and over a third (37%) 

are overweight. We know that 

almost one in ten 4-5 year olds 

are obese (9.5%) and by age 

10-11 this doubles to nearly one 

in five (19.1%). Obese children 

are more likely to experience 

bullying, low self-esteem, anxiety, 

depression and have a higher risk 

of developing type 2 diabetes and 

heart disease as adults. 

Many of us who struggle 

with weight issues know that 

getting back to a healthy weight 

is a journey that takes time and 

continued support from family and 

friends. Families working together 

to make healthier choices is a 

great way to help anyone deal 

with weight issues, whatever their 

age, and make it fun and part of 

everyday life. 

Simple steps to improve the 

family diet and get everyone more 

active every day will help the 

whole family achieve and maintain 

a healthy weight. 

Diet 

Tackling our high sugar 

consumption is an area of 

particular focus for PHE. The 

Scientific Advisory Committee on 

Nutrition (SACN), an independent 

expert body, has looked at the 

link between sugar consumption 

and a range of health issues, 

and found that too much sugar 

is detrimental for health. It now 

recommends that no more than 

5% of our daily calories should 

come from sugar, down from the 

previous recommendation of 10%. 

The government has adopted 

this as official dietary guidance 

which now means adults are 

now consuming over double the 

amount of sugar, and children 

and teenagers almost three times 

as much. 

The latest statistics from the 

National Diet and Nutrition 

Survey (NDNS) showed that 

sugary drinks are the largest 

contributor to sugar intake in 

teenagers. Twenty nine percent 

of the sugar in teenagers’ diets 

comes from sugary drinks (16% 

for younger children 4 to 10 

years), one in three five-year olds 

have tooth decay. 

Parents and carers can help 

their children achieve and 

maintain a healthier weight by 

following a balanced diet as 

shown in the eat well plate, 

choosing ‘me sized’ meals, 

avoiding sugary drinks and snacks 

high in sugar, salt or fat. Too 

much fat or sugar contributes 

towards excess calorie intake, 

which overtime can lead to 

weight gain. continues on p10 

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Physical Activity 

As well as helping to maintain a 

healthier weight, being physically 

active encourages healthy 

development of bones and 

muscles, it improves concentration 

and learning, develops confidence 

and improves sleep. But most 

importantly it makes you feel good 

and is fun! 

In 2011, the UK Chief Medical 

Officers launched guidelines for 

physical activity, Start Active, Stay 

Active. These outline the quantity 

and types of physical activity 

necessary for good health at 

different ages. 

These guidelines encourage 

physical activity from birth, 

particularly through floor-based 

play and water-based activities in 

safe environments. For pre-school 

aged children who are capable 

of walking unaided, at least 180 

minutes (3 hours) of physical 

activity is recommended spread 

throughout the day. Anything from 

running or skipping to playing with 

balls counts, so it is easiest to mix 

it up. 

For children and young people 

aged 5-18 years, at least 60 

minutes of at least ‘moderate’ to 

physical activity (i.e. makes you 

breathe faster and feel warmer) 

is recommended every day. On at 

least three days a week children 

should do activities to strengthen 

muscles and bone, such as 

climbing in the park. 

All children and young people 

should minimise the amount of 

time spent being ‘sedentary’ 

(sitting or being restrained) for 

extended periods, except time 

spent sleeping. 

The most recent statistics show 

that we are far from meeting these 

recommendations: 

• At ages 2-4 years only 

one in ten children meet 

the guidelines (boys 9%, 

girls 10%). There is a high 

proportion of ‘low levels’ of 

activity in this age group 

• For 5-15 year olds only two 

in ten meet the guidelines 

(boys 21%, girls 16%) 

• Physical activity is 

declining amongst 

children and young people; 

between 2008 and 

2012 the number of boys 

achieving the guidance 

fell from 28% to 19% and 

girls from 19% to 16% 

Sedentary behaviour has 

been identified as an area of 

particular concern, with around 

four in ten children aged 5-15 

years physically inactive (boys 

39%, girls 45%). For all 

age groups and sexes, levels 

of sedentary time are higher 

at weekends compared to 

weekdays. 

• On weekdays, fewer than 

1 in 10 children under 10 

are sedentary for six hours 

or more. The proportion of 

children aged 13-15 years 

is much higher, at 1 in 4 for 

boys and 1 in 16 for girls 

• At weekends, there is 

a steady increase from 

the youngest age group 

(around 1 in 10 to the 

oldest (43% of boys and 

37% of girls) 

Sedentary behaviour habits 

appear to be formed in early 

childhood and develop during 

adolescence and into adulthood 

with screen time, including TV 

and internet viewing the biggest 

contributor. 

When we talk with families 

about becoming more active, 

it’s great to see how families 

really view this as fun family 

time. Whether it’s about walking 

the kids to school on the way 

to work, or having family time 

in the park at the weekend with 

a football, going to a local tea 

dance with granddad or granny, 

being active everyday should 

be fun and about spending time 

with family and friends. 

Summer 

A Passport for Life 

We are often asked at Scarborough College what the secret 

of our success is. The answer is no secret: a teacher to pupil 

ratio of 1:9, top quality and experienced staff, state-of-the-art 

facilities and a nurturing, supportive and ‘can-do’ environment 

brings the very best out of every child, whatever their strengths 

and talents. Don’t just take our word for it, come and see for 

yourself what we can offer you. OPEN DAY EVERYDAY - call 

01723 360620 to book a Taster Day or for more information. 

Applications for September 2016 still being taken for Year 7. 

Assisted places and scholarships are available. 

www.scarboroughcollege.co.uk 

Kumon 

Take advantage of a Free Trial at your local 

Kumon study centre 

Your local Kumon Study Centre offers individualised worksheetbased 

maths and English study programmes which are tailored 

to all ages and abilities. Kumon develops children through the 

acquisition of independent learning skills, rather than teaching 

in the conventional sense. Through daily study of the Kumon 

programmes, your child will develop the ability to learn for 

themselves so they do not become dependent on – or limited 

by – the skills and knowledge of others. For more information, 

please contact your local Kumon study centre. 

Hull, Newland Study Centre 01482 762016 

Kirk Ella Study Centre 01482 355715 

Skipton Study Centre 

01756 796615 

www.kumon.co.uk 

My Baby 

Can Dance 

Running your own 

classes is as simple as 

childs play! Why not 

take your own business 

opportunity with My 

Baby Can Dance Ltd. 

Contact Janine Burley 

on 07738419545 

Janinembcd@gmail.com 

The all singing all dancing preschool activity! 

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Clubs 

Stephen Joseph Theatre 

If the summer holidays drag for your creative youngsters, why not 

sign them up for a drama 

course at Scarborough’s 

world-renowned Stephen 

Joseph Theatre? 

The Young People’s 

Summer School (1 to 

13 August) is lively and 

energetic, with two levels 

aimed at those aged from 

9-12, or 13-19. Over two 

weeks, participants work 

with professionals to create 

two new plays which are 

then performed for friends 

and family. 

And in our popular 

Dramarama Daze (9, 10, 16 and 17 August), four-to-seven-yearolds 

and eight-to-12-year-olds put on a show in a day! 

For further information: www.sjt.uk.com 

Kip McGrath 

Kip McGrath Education Centres aim to give children and 

young people the confidence to enable them to achieve their 

potential. All the Centres are owned and run by qualified 

teachers. Each youngster, following a Free Assessment, 

has their own programme prepared for them; using proven 

materials written especially for Kip McGrath Centres. 

Learning is with a mix of written, aural and computer 

programmes to enable each individual to progress at their 

speed to get to where they wish to be. Visit www.kipmcgrath. 

co.uk for more information and to find your nearest Centre 

Active Education 

Busy working 

parents can heave 

a sigh of relief as 

Ultimate Activity 

Camps are running 

their outstanding 

holiday activity 

programmes in the 

area for children 

aged 4-14 years! 

With over 25 years’ 

experience of 

running first-class 

holiday camps, 

Ultimate Activity Camps offer the opportunity for children to have 

fun, meet friends and learn new skills during the school holidays. 

To start your child’s holiday adventure, visit their website; www. 

ultimateactivity.co.uk which explains everything about their 

locations, dates, activities and special offers or call them on: 

0844 870 7077. 

Ready, Teddy, Go! 

The world’s largest collection of famous teddy 

bears is here! Includes the original Paddington 

from the 1970s TV series, Harry Corbett’s 1950s 

Sooty and Muppet Show stalwart Fozzie Bear 

(donated by Jim Henson), all have been gifted 

by broadcaster Gyles Brandreth. Newby Hall, 

Ripon, HG4 5AE. www.newbyhall.com 

28 May – 3 September 

Overground 

Underground 

A variety of events celebrating this unique 

landscape & all it has to offer, taking place over 

summer 2016. See the website for full details of 

specific events - many are FREE! The Festival of 

the Ingleborough Dale. www.ogug.co.uk 

29 May 

Spring Gala! 

Classic cars, tractors, Children’s entertainments, 

Fun Dog Show, Horse and Pony Show, Football 

and Cricket matches and much more! Millers 

Hill, Thornton-le-Dale, YO18 7RT. 

www.visitthorntonledale.co.uk 

Spacehopper Challenge! 

The KIDS Big Spacehop Challenge kicks off at 

Tesco, St Stephen’s - see page 4 for more details! 

Tesco Extra, St Stephen’s, Hull HU2 8LN. 

www.race-nation.com 

29-30 May 

Circus Skills 

Join the Rapide Brothers clowns at any time 

for lots of circus fun - learn how to do circus 

tricks and amaze the crowds! Thorp Perrow 

Arboretum, Bedale, DL8 2PS. 

www.thorpperrow.com 

Pony World Fun 

Pony Rides, Blacksmith/shoeing Demo, Show 

Jumping Demos and much more! 

Thornton Hall Country Park, Skipton, BD23 3TS. 

www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk 

The Vikings are here! 

Western re-enactment group The Trailblazers 

will be in residence on the fort, with Viking 

re-enactors Jorvikingi and the Svartland Vikings 

staging a market on the village. Yorkshire 

Museum of Farming, York, YO19 5UF. 

www.murtonpark.co.uk 

Lightwater Valley 

Come along and meet Red, Bomb & Chuck 

stars of the brand new Angry Birds Movie and 

have your photograph taken with them and 

then run wild on our Angry Birds Activity Park. 

Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Ripon, HG4 3HT. 

www.lightwatervalley.co.uk 

Duncombe Park Country 

Fair 

Fun for all the family - from ferret racing to fun 

fair rides and Farmers markets to Fancy Dress 

parades. Duncombe Park, Helmsley, YO62 5EB. 

www.duncombepark.com 

Street Market & Cuckoo 

Festival 

FREE! Nestled against the glorious backdrop of 

Crummackdale all ages are welcome! Includes 

the ever popular Austwick Amble Fell Race! Live 

music and traditional street entertainment, 

stalls and food! Main Street Austwick LA2 8BA. 

www.austwick.org 

May Fair 

FREE! Lots of fun for all the family: Teas & BBQ, 

Maypole dancing, Dog show, 135’ inflatable 

assault course, Bouncy castle, Sheep dog 

demonstration, Morris Dancers, Face painting, 

Raffle, Lots of stalls, Tug of war, Egg throwing 

& Water slide. Village Green, West Burton, DL8 

4JW. www.westburton-yorkshire.co.uk 


Magical Mayhem 

Design and make your own witch or wizard 

hat and wand, mix up some magical potions, 

watch the school owls practice their flying and 

help with the magical creatures feeding time. 

Bolton Castle, DL8 4ET. www.boltoncastle. 

co.uk 

31 May 

Terrific Trees 

Drop in anytime to discover some marvellous 

things about trees, with paper making, leaf 

printing and an Ancient tree hunt. Scampston 

Hall, Malton, YO17 8NG. 

www.scampston.co.uk 

1 June 

Living History at the Hall 

The Servants are back to offer an extra treat 

for visitors, with living history showcasing the 

life of servants from the late medieval period. 

Barley Hall, York, YO1 8AR. 

www.barleyhall.co.uk 

Rural Crafts 

Find out how rural life used to be, from perfect 

paper quilling and rag rugging to complex 

crocheting and butter making. Beck Isle 

Museum, Pickering, YO18 8DU. 

www.beckislemuseum.org.uk 

Things That Fly 

All day children’s activities with an aerial 

theme. Falconry, children’s crafts and trail. 

Burnby Hall, Pocklington, YO42 2QF. 

www.burnbyhallgardens.com 

Mini Beast Hunt 

Explore the undergrowth in the North 

Bay - suitable for all the family; find various 

species of mini beasts from bees to beetles 

and millipedes to moths. Look up close 

under magnifying glasses and bug boxes 

and learn more from our team of experts. 

Hidden Horizons from North Bay Railway, 

Scarborough, YO12 6PF. 

www.nbr.org.uk 

Race For Life! 

Join the girls in pink by taking part in a Race 

for Life 5k event. 5k is an achievable distance 

for all ages and abilities and you can run, walk 

or even dance your way round the course. 

Sewerby Hall, Bridlington, YO15 1EA. 

www.sewerbyhall.co.uk 

1 June – 31 July 

Harrogate Music Festival 

To mark our 50th Anniversary, Harrogate 

International Festivals will be presenting the 

most exciting Festival to date. As well worldclass 

performers the festival features Guest 

Curators, artist residencies, Masterclasses, 

cross-arts performances, family Various 

Locations, Harrogate, HG1 1DB. www. 

harrogateinternationalfestivals.com 

2 June 

Evening Seashore 

Explore 

Explore the seashore along South Bay in 

the evening, suitable for all the family with 

easy access. Wellies essential as much of 

the trip will be spent searching for life in 

the fantastic rockpools and a torch, but we 

supply everything else. Hidden Horizons from 

Scarborough Spa, YO11 2HD. 

www.hiddenhorizons.co.uk 




Love Your Clothes by Knowing 

Your Care Labels #InsideOut 

Discovering your clothes have shrunk in the wash is something we 

can all relate to. According to the Love Your Clothes campaign, 

31% of us are no longer wearing clothes from our wardrobes 

because we’ve washed, dried or ironed them incorrectly. 

In fact, 39 million items of clothes have not been worn in the past 

year because we’ve not followed the care label. 

Only 9% of UK adults can identify more than half of the 

25 common care symbols that regularly appear on the labels 

in our clothes. 

To help people get to know their labels, Love Your Clothes has 

teamed up with leading fabric care brand Ariel. Test what you 

know by visiting www.loveyourclothes.org.uk/care-labels and 

taking their quick three minute challenge. You can also download 

a FREE arty care labels guide poster to frame and hang in your 

laundry room. 

While the symbols on care labels might look like secret coding, 

they’re actually the key to making our clothes last longer. Following 

them prevents clothes from being thrown away and potentially 

heading to landfill. 

Love Your Clothes encourages us all to change the way we buy, 

care for and dispose of our clothing to help reduce the impact of 

clothing on the environment. Visit www.loveyourclothes.org.uk 

for tips and advice on how to get the best out of your clothes. 

4-5 June 

Superheroes Live! - 2016 

Grab your chance to demonstrate your super 

powerful fancy dress skills and join Lightwater 

Valley’s Superheroes for a day of crime 

fighting, villain chasing and skill showcasing. 

Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Ripon, HG4 3HT. 


5 June 

Picnic in the Park 

Annual Community Event, aimed at raising 

awareness of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. 

West Park, Goole, DN14 6XA. 

Open Farm Sunday 

Discover ‘The World of Farming’ at Beadlam 

Grange! Tractor and trailer tours of the farm 

will be running throughout the day where you 

will be able to see our livestock grazing in the 

fields, visit the Roman Villa and learn about 

the crops we grow. Sheep s Beadlam Grange 

Farmshop, YO62 7TD. 

www.beadlamgrange.co.uk 

Ducks, Daggers & Derwent 

FREE! A 2 mile tour of High Moor, visiting 

Louven Howe and Lilla Cross, where you’ll hear 

tales of deceit in days past. May Beck Car Park 

North York Moors, YO22 5JE. 

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk 

Thunder Day! 

A mid-summer chance to enjoy seeing our 

aircraft powered into life and hear some 

Cold War jets and big piston aircraft engines 

running once again! Yorkshire Air Museum, 

Elvington, YO41 4AU. 

www.yorkshireairmuseum.org 

10-12 June 

Music, Song & Dance 

FREE! Music Sessions and Singarounds in and 

around the ‘famed city of Robin Hood’s Bay’ 

on the beautiful Yorkshire Coast. Robin Hood’s 

Bay Folk Weekend, Whitby, YO22 4SH. 

www.folkweekend.rhbay.co.uk 

11 June 

Summer Fayre 

FREE! It’s our first Summer Fayre and Beer 

Festival (for grown-ups!) with fantastic crafts, 

enjoy expert craft demos, take a chance with 

our fabulous raffle and join in the fun and 

games Gayle Mill, Hawes, DL8 3RZ. 

www.gaylemill.org.uk 

Great Knaresborough Bed 

Race 

FREE! With marching bands and troubadours; 

part fancy dress pageant and part gruelling 

time trial over a 2.4 mile course, ending with a 

swim through the icy waters of the River Nidd - 

come and cheer them on! Knaresborough, HG5 

0EQ. www.bedrace.co.uk 

11-12 June 

The Raptor Fair 

A great day out (or weekend away) for all the 

family! Falconers, birds of prey keepers and 

anyone who has an interest in these wonderful 

birds is welcome. Duncombe Park, Helmsley, 

YO62 5EB. www.duncombepark.com 

Eat Yorkshire Food 

Festival 

FREE! With oodles of food stalls and 

producers showcasing the regions 

finest! John Street, Filey, YO14 9DW. 

www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com 

Tractor Festival 

Fun activities running throughout the 

weekend including vintage tractor pulling, 

the chance for children to drive mini tractors 

around our track, interactive exhibits and 

working machinery, as well as trade stands. 

Newby Hall, Ripon, HG4 5AE. 

www.newbyhall.com 

12 June 

1940’s Summer Festival 

FREE! Including a superb St Georges Day 

Parade, music, danicng in the street, 

traditional food and drink stalls all with 

a 1940’s twist! High Street, Bridlington, 

Yorkshire, YO16 7QA. 

The Queens 90th Birthday 

Party! 

FREE! Join Ingleton to Celebrate the 

Queens 90th Birthday. Enjoy the village 

atmosphere with Tea Party, Sports and family 

entertainment Ingleborough Community 

Centre, Ingleton, LA6 3HG. 

17-19 June 

Beverley Folk Festival 

Open-air music and dance displays, a range of 

quality food providers and a fantastic array of 

information and craft stalls. Beverley & East 

Riding Folk Festival, YO25 9UA. 

www.beverleyfestival.com 

18 June 

Fire Engine Rally 

The annual rally for the Fire Service 

Preservation Group with a collection of classic 

fire appliances, pumps and memorabilia on 

display. Eden Camp Modern History Theme 

Museum, Malton, YO17 6RT. 

www.edencamp.co.uk 

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Fun Dog Show 

Stalls, tombola, crafts, face painting, bouncy 

castle, children’s games. Highlight of the 

show is the fun dog competition classes from 

prettiest to best six legs! Will your prized pooch 

get their paws on the Best In Show trophy? £1 a 

class. West Park, Goole, DN14 6XA. 

www.westparkgoole.co.uk 

Festival in the Square 

FREE! A day out for all the family, come and join 

the Festival Procession in a colourful, musical 

and joyful atmosphere with song and dance. 

The Square, Grassington, BD23 5AQ. 

www.grassington-festival.org.uk 

SHARK EGG CASE HUNT 

The Deep is on the lookout for volunteers for the 

shark and ray egg case hunts this summer.www. 

thedeep.co.uk The Deep, Tower Street, HU1 4DP. 


18-19 June 

Foodie Fun! 

FREE! Food, Farming and Fun for all the 

Family with Live Cooking plus rides and 

entertainments for children and young people. 

Dales Festival of Food & Drink, Leyburn, DL8 

5AS. www.dalesfestivaloffood.org 

19 June 

Father’s Day 

Free Tea & Cake with entry for your Super Dad! 

Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale, DL8 2PS. 

www.thorpperrow.com 

Father’s Day 

Celebrate with Dad on his special day! 

Come and enjoy a special time playing 

traditional games like wallops, quoits and 

skittles. Included in museum admission. 

Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes, DL8 3NT. 

www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk 

North Yorkshire County 

Show 

Exciting displays, demonstrations, Main Ring 

Attractions, Traction Engines, Classic Cars and 

Motorcycles, A Fun Dog Show, Cattle, Sheep, 

Poultry, Rabbits, Cavies, Hamsters and Ferrets, 

Bungee Trampolines, Children’s Inflatables, 

Country Pursuits, Carriage Otterington Hall 

South Otterington DL7 9HW. 

www.northyorkshireshow.co.uk 

Father’s (& Grandfather’s) 

Day! 

FREE for Father’s! Experience the Adventure Trail 

at one of the most beautiful times of the Year. 

Discover clues and find secret boxes in amazing 

countryside. Make a Father’s Day card and don’t 

forget to bring a picnic and treasure for the 

secret swap box Studfold, Harrogate, HG3 5SG. 

www.studfold.com 

20 June 

Harrogate Big Bike Bash! 

FREE! Multi-lap races provide a thrilling 

spectacle as riders negotiate tight turns and 

climbs, culminating in the familiar sight of a 

furious peloton racing for the finish line on West 

Park. Later on the course will be open to the 

public to ride offering. The Stray, Harrogate, 

HG1 2QU. www.bigbikebash.co.uk 

25 June 

Soap Box Derby 

Enter handmade carts at the same time as raising 

money for charity, having fun and winning prizes 

(or watch and cheer on those brave enough to 

take part!). Humber Bridge, HU13 OJG. 

www.humberbridgesoapbox.co.uk 




Twilight Naval Warfare 

Battle 

A special one-off twilight battle in support of the 

Scarborough Armed Forces Day. Peasholm Park, 

Scarborough, YO12 7TR. 

www.peasholmpark.com 

Armed Forces Day Concert 

Britain’s favourite tenor Alfie Boe will 

headline what promises to be a moving and 

magical night of live music as Scarborough’s 

Open Air Theatre hosts a special Armed Forces 

Day concert. Scarborough Open Air Theatre, 

YO12 6PF. 

www.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com 

Armed Forces Day 

FREE! Full of entertainment with flypasts, 

parades, music and displays South Bay Beach, 

Scarborough YO11 1PB. 

www.britishlegion.org.uk 

Festival in the Square 

FREE! Dance, dance, wherever you may 

be - A fabulous day of dance workshops and 

performances for all the family bringing joy 

and movement to the street! The Square, 

Grassington, BD23 5AQ. 

www.grassington-festival.org.uk 

25-26 June 

Fun for all the Family 

FREE! Live jousting from the Knights of Royal 

England, Kids Rides, Live Music, Food, Trade Fair, 

Classic Cars & Bikes - Beware the Dragon! Filey 

Town Festival, Filey Country Park, YO14 9HZ. 

www.filey.co.uk 

Calling all Cowboys & 

Cowgirls! 

A first time event for the Cowboys at Fort 

Paull - Dress the Kids up As their Favourite 

Cowboy and Cowgirl and come and enjoy - 

Yee Haa! Fort Paull, Nr Hull, HU12 8FP. 

www.fortpaull.com 

Dippy Craft & Gift Fairs 

FREE! Fabulous Craft & Gift Fair in this gorgeous 

North Yorkshire seaside village. Held in the 

Village Hall right next to the towns main car 

park from 10.30 until 4. Lots of great stalls. 

Fylingdales Village Hall Robin Hoods Bay, YO21 

3EN. 

26 June 

Walk for Whales 

A five mile sponsored walk starting and finishing 

at the Scarborough Sealife centre, to raise 

funds for Whale and Dolphin Conservation on 

Sunday 26th June 2016. Free entry to the Sealife 

centre when you take part. Sea Life Sanctuary, 

Scarborough, YO12 6RP. 

www.walkforwhales.org. 

28 June 

Hands on History 

FREE! Glimpse into Victorian times, the Story 

of Hull and visit the Egyptian Gallery - home to 

a genuine 2,600 year old mummy and unique 

replicas of King Tutankhamen’s treasures. Hands 

On History Museum, Hull, HU1 1RR. 

www.hullcc.gov.uk 

29 June 

Carnival Night 

FREE! Seafront Entertainment including tide 

fighting, climbing wall and much more. Filey 

Town Festival. www.filey.co.uk 

1-3 July 

1940’s Operation Homeguard 

FREE! Starting on the Friday afternoon 

the weekend is full of 1940s music and 

entertainment Ingleton Village Square, LA6 

3AB. 

Super Family Fun! 

Magic Mike shows, Farmer Tom’s Giant 

Haystack, Kathy Seabrooks Musical Storytime 

sessions, the Punch & Judy shows, the kids 

disco’s and junior open mic sessions & more! 

Staxtonbury Music Festival, Scarborough, YO12 

4SH. www.staxtonbury.com 

1 July – 31 August 

Settle Flowerpot Festival 

Throughout July and August Settle is decorated 

with flowerpot creations of every shape, size 

and design. The Festival is FREE and accessible 

at all times throughout July and August. It is 

great fun for children, families and adults and 

a great way of spen Settle, North Yorkshire. 

www.visitsettle.co.uk 

2 July 

East Yorkshire Biggest 

Raceday 

Fabulous racing, a vibrant atmosphere, live 

music, delicious locally sourced food and 

thrilling racing in the summer sun. Beverley 

Racecourse, HU17 8QZ. 

www. beverley-racecourse.co.uk 

2-3 July 

Heartbeat Vehicle Rally 

FREE! For fans of Heartbeat and classic vehicles 

to see some of the cars used on the famous TV 

series including the Police Mini Van on display 

in the centre of the village near the Aidensfield 

Stores & Westmount Tea Rooms. Goathland, 

YO22 5LY. www.goathlandtearooms.co.uk 

UK Windsurfing 

Championships 

FREE! Come and watch the annual UK 

Windsurfing Championships from North Beach. 

The Foreshore, Bridlington, YO15 3LG. 

www.ukwindsurfing.com 

3 July 

The Malton Show 

With the Whitby Falconers, live music, Punch & 

Judy, Pony Club, Dogs & Kids Racing and whole 

lot more! Scampston Park, Malton, YO17 8NG. 

www.scampston.co.uk 

Arthington Show 

A fun day out for all the family, exhibiting 

Yorkshires finest cattle, sheep, horses and 

attractions galore. Showground By the Bridge 

Pool in Wharfedale, LS21 2QA. 

www.arthingtonshow.co.uk 

8-10 July 

Fishy Fun! 

FREE! Children’s activities along with 

cooking demonstrations, Entertainment 

Marquee, Stalls and Produce. Bridlington 

Seafood Festival, YO15 3AN. 

www.bridlingtonseafoodfestival.co.uk 

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It’s the holidays again! 

It’s half term and there’s 

plenty to see and do during 

the school holidays with 

the National Trust across 

Yorkshire. Here are some 

of the best things you can 

enjoy at Fountains Abbey and 

Beningbrough Hall: 

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery 

and Gardens 

Discover the National Trust’s list 

of 50 Things to do before you’re 

11 & ¾ - a fun list for all the 

family to work their way through, 

including no.1 climb a tree, no. 

31 hunt for bugs and no.4 build 

a den. 

You can tick 35 off your list 

at Beningbrough alone – many 

are self-led – but we also have 

a number of led activities taking 

place during half term, so you 

can tick off some of the harder 

ones – visit the what’s on section 

of our website for full details. 

And there’s so much more to 

enjoy, including our wilderness 

play area, bikes and trikes to 

use and make sure you pick 

up a copy of our family trail to 

follow Benny the time travelling 

Labrador. 

Don’t worry if the weather takes 

a turn for the worst, there’s lot 

to do inside too. Take a visit to 

the hall and find the interactive 

galleries on the top floor to dress 

up or create your own portrait. 

Fountains Abbey & 

Studley Royal 

There are lots of 50 Things to do 

before you’re 11 & ¾ at Fountains 

PHOTO: CHRIS LACEY 

Abbey too. On 28 May follow 

footprints like a true tracker on 

our tracks and signs walk. In 

the early evening join the bat 

detectives walk and listen out 

for their nocturnal natterings. 

Come and ‘plant it, grow it 

and eat it’ on 31 and 1 June. 

Get your gardening hands 

grafting and plant some seeds 

with Brother Robert. Take 

them home to look after and 

watch them grow. 

Join the family bike ride 

from 6pm on 2 June. A lovely 

but rare chance to cycle 

around the water garden 

and abbey. A single circuit is 

approx. 2.5 miles or for little 

legs there’s a short cut! 

On 4 June, our family 

abbey tour ‘A monk’s life’ 

returns; dress up like a 

monk and discover what 

life was like for the monks 

of Fountains Abbey in the 

Middle Ages. 

Small charges may apply for some activities and normal 

admission applies at both places, please check the websites 

for opening times and full details at: 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountainsabbey 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough 


Pinboard 

May-Hem Circus 

at Piglets 

Adventure Farm 

Roll up, roll up…everyone’s 

going crazy for the May-Hem 

Circus at Piglets Adventure Farm 

this May half term. With death defying stunts, upside down 

juggling and amazing acrobatics, all in the giant pink big top, 

it’s unmissable fun for the entire family, from 28th May to 5th 

June. With the opening of the brand new Truffles Farm House 

& Barn outdoor adventure play, there’s so much more for 

the kids to do. Piglets Adventure Farm is located 15 minutes 

from the centre of York, on Towthorpe Moor Lane, between 

Strensall Road and the A64, North of York. Open daily from 

10am until 5.30pm. For full information please go to www. 

pigletsfarmpark.co.uk or call 01904499700. 

Mother Shipton’s Cave 

Never let it be said that Mother Shipton’s Cave isn’t full of 

wonder and mystical happenings, and this May Half Term holiday 

will be no different! After the roaring success of last year’s 

Faerie & Goblin event Fiona Martin, the parks owner, has 

decided to bring the characters back to enthrall kids of all ages 

once more. It’s not just returning mythical creatures that visitors 

can be entertained by, the park has a new adventure playground 

with a zip wire, a basket swing, scramble net and a jungle 

climbing frame fitted with cargo nets sure to keep all ages of 

adventurers occupied. The park is open 7 days a week, however 

should you wish to meet the Faeries and Goblins the May Half 

Term event is happening from Saturday 28th May until Sunday 

5th June inclusive. More information about the event and the 

park on the Mother Shipton’s site www.mothershipton.co.uk or on 

their Facebook page. 

Knights at Richmond Castle 

Experience the thrill of live battles, watch adrenaline-fuelled 

displays of skill and strength, or soak up the sights, sounds 

and smells of the encampment. 

Knights’ Tournament – Sat 28 – Mon 30 May 

Marvel at our noble knights as they take on the ultimate 

medieval contest. Swords will be wielded, archery skills tested 

and helmets battered as these skilled men are put to the test 

in each nail-biting round. 

Clash of Knights’ for Father’s Day - Sat 18 – Sun 19 June 

Chain-mailed and adrenalin-fuelled, massed ranks of 

armoured knights meet head on. Feel the heat of the battle 

as four teams fight with clubs and shields in this contest of 

skill and strength. Revel 

in the atmosphere of the 

encampment as it buzzes 

with the activity of 

everyday medieval life. 

www.english-heritage.org.uk 

The Deep 

Join us this May half 

term (28 May to 5 

June) and learn about 

amazing wildlife in 

your area as The 

Deep celebrates all things local. Visit the 

Explorers’ Den and learn how to make your own bird feeder, 

bee hotel, butterfly feeders or hedgehog houses. Complete 

your love local wildlife trail to be in with the chance of winning 

a prize with a stop at craft corner to make an animal mask 

and colour in your own wildlife garden. Find out more from 

local experts including RSPB, Hull Hedgehog Hospital, Buglife, 

Yorkshire Nature Triangle and East Yorkshire bat Group. 


May Madness Tickets! 

During our month of May Madness we are bringing you 

an unbeatable half price deal on Theme Park tickets – 

that’s an amazing £15 per person. So why not bring 

the family along on a weekend in May or book now in 

advance for Half Term? You could even get together with 

a group of mates and bag 

yourselves a May Madness 

day to remember, as this 

voucher is valid for up to 10 

people. See website for T&C’s. 


Flamingo Land 

Visit over the school holidays and 

enjoy a great choice of family rides. 

The attractions in Dino-Stone Park 

have a dinosaur theme. Soar 45 metres into the air on the 

Pterodactyl swing! See life-size Dino skeletons and search for 

dinosaur bones in the Dino Dig sand. For those that like to be 

thrilled, enjoy the latest roller coaster Hero that puts visitors 

in a superhero flying position. Flamingo Land is the UK’s most 

visited Zoo (Source: Visit England) with over 140 species 

of reptiles, mammals and birds, including the new mother 

and baby Black Rhinos is the Selous Reserve. Keeper Talks 

and a sea lion show are included within your admission. For 

unrestricted views, meander through the Lemur and Wallaby 

Walkways. There is a packed schedule of shows at Riverside 

One for both day and staying resort guests. This vibrant 

outdoor area, featuring an all-weather stage, also hosts our 

Party in the Park concerts: Our next concert is from 6pm on 

Saturday 28th May - headlined by Ben Haenow and supported 

by Bailey McConnell. Party in the Park is part of general 

admission to the park for that day. Alternatively, it is £10 for 

post 5pm admission for the concert - book now at 

www.flamingoland.co.uk 

Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary 

Get creative at Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary this half term 

holidays and come along to our fun Mister Maker event. Learn how 

to create your favourite sea creatures in our interactive craft 

zone, and on your journey through SEA LIFE, collect the recyclable 

materials you need to make your very own crab at 

home! This event is running between May 14th and 

June 12th 2016 and is included in your admission 

price! There is plenty to do and see in a trip to SEA 

LIFE Scarborough with 50 displays and both indoor 

and outdoor features! Pre-book online and save at 

www.sealife.co.uk/scarborough 

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Burnby Hall 

Gardens & Museum, YO42 2QF. 

www.chapterhouse.org 

Peter Pan 

8 July 

Chapterhouse Theatre Company are delighted 

to present the unforgettable story of Peter 

Pan the boy who wouldn’t grow up. Join 

Wendy, Michael and John Darling on their 

adventures with Peter, far away on the magical 

island of Neverland. There they encounter the 

enchanting mermaids, magical fairies and the 

cruellest pirate of them all, Captain Hook. 

Grand Opera House 

York 

YO1 9SW. www.atgtickets.com 

York Rocks Against Cancer 

21 May 

It’s back! The hugely popular York Rocks 

Against Cancer returns to the Grand Opera 

House with a knock-out line-up that’s bound to 

have you on your feet. 

Mister Maker Live 

3-4 June 

Packed full of arty adventures there’ll be a 

big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join 

in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not 

forgetting, The Shapes. 

Horrible Histories - Groovy Greeks 

and Incredible Invaders 

14-18 June 

From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover 

the truth about growing up in Greece. The 

Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans 

invade Britain. Can crazy Caratacus save the 

nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall. See the 

Savage Saxons smash their way in. 

Harrogate Theatre 

HG1 1QF. www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk 

Aliens Love Underpants 

4 June 

This zany and hilarious tale based on the bestselling 

children’s book is wonderfully brought 

to life on stage for the very first time. With 

stunning effects, madcap action, original music 

(and lots of aliens of course!) this fantastically 

fresh and funny production will delight the 

whole family. You’ll laugh your PANTS off! 

Annie by Harrogate 

Operatic Players 

8-12 June 

Annie is determined to find her parents, who 

abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a 

New York City Orphanage run by the cruel and 

now infamous Miss Hannigan. Helmsley Arts 

Centre, York, YO62 5DW. 

www.helmsleyarts.co.uk 

Stig of the Dump 

2 June 

Adapted from the children’s classic by Clive 

King, this charming production tells the story of 

Barney’s secret friendship with caveman Stig. 

Hull City Hall 

HU1 3RQ. www.hcandl.co.uk 

New Generation Wrestling 

28 May 

New Generation Wrestling is the very best in 

British wrestling action and the only British 

wrestling you will see regularly on national & 

local TV. 

Hull Truck Theatre 

Hull, HU2 8LB 

www.hulltruck.co.uk 

KIN 

26-28 May 

Britain’s hottest young acrobats Barely 

Methodical Troupe blasted onto the UK circus 

scene in 2014 with their debut show Bromance, 

winning awards and selling out shows 

nationally and internationally. 

Frogs and Snails and Teddy Bear 

tales 

4 June 

Come and enjoy the inventive puppetry, original 

music and gentle humour of this delightful 

production, specially designed for 3 to 7 year olds. 

Junction Goole 

DN14 5DL. www.junctiongoole.co.uk 

Castaway Works! 

30 June 

A showcase of creative projects from Castaway’s 

regular workshop groups. 

Frogs and Snails and Teddy Bear 

tales 

18 June 

Come and enjoy the inventive puppetry, original 

music and gentle humour of this delightful 

production, specially designed for 3 to 7 year olds. 

Richard Whiteley 

Theatre 

BD24 0DE 

www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt 

Honk! 

28-29 June 

Ugly is born, of course, as a duckling but is 

soon becomes clear that he is no ordinary duck. 

Mocked on the farmyard and pursued by the 

ever-hungry cat, Ugly finds himself lost on a 

nearby marsh in the middle of a duck-shoot and 

embarks on an odyssey through the countryside, 

meeting a battery of colourful characters along 

the way. 

The Northern Academy 

of Performing Arts 

Creative summer schools for Hull and the 

surrounding area. 

Dance 25th -30th July 

Musical Theatre 1st – 6th August 

Drama 8th – 12th August 

All fun and energetic week long workshops 

catering for all ages and abilities. Running 

10am – 4pm each day with a performance at 

the end of the week for parents to come and 

see the work created! For more information 

and to book contact:- Tel: 01482 310690 

Email: napa@northernacademy.org.uk 

www.northernacademy.org.uk 


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The Spa Bridlington 

YO15 3JH. www.thespabridlington.com 

Megaslam Wrestling 

30 May 

Feature the most daredevil, action packed 

family entertainment ever witnessed! 

Stephen Joseph Theatre 

YO11 1JW. www.sjt.uk.com 

Arabian Nights 

3-4 June 

A modern telling of these timeless tales by 

young people from the SJT ‘Rounders’ from 

Whitby, Filey and Scarborough. 

Just So Stories 

2 July – 27 August 

A long time ago Rudyard Kipling wrote the Just 

So Stories for his own children, about where 

he imagined animals’ trunks and humps and 

throats and things came from. Now, more than 

a hundred years later, the SJT tells you its own 

version of these famous tales. Well, that’s what 

should be happening, anyway. 

The Joseph Rowntree 

Theatre 

YO31 8TA. www.jrtheatre.co.uk 

Alice in Wonderland 

26-28 May 

Rowntree Players - Join Alice as she meets the 

strangest of characters in the strangest 

of circumstances in the family favourite by 

Lewis Carroll. 

The Little Mermaid 

24-25 June 

A new musical version of Hans Christian 

Anderson’s tale of The Little Mermaid is coming 

to the Joseph Rowntree Theatre June 24th/25th. 

Come along and be enchanted by this magical 

tale. Suitable for all the family. 

www.wearetheatre.co.uk. 

Scarborough YMCA 

YO11 1DY 

www.scarborough.ymca.org.uk 

Cinderella & Friends 

10-11 June 

Presented by Twilight Productions. An 

adaptation of this classic fairytale, Cinderella 

& friends will tell you the most magical story 

of them all! This traditional story, along with 

creative scenery, gorgeous fairytale costumes, 

lively ensemble numbers, fun & laughter, is a 

definite for all the family to enjoy. 

Neverland and the Adventures of 

Wendy and Peter 

25-26 June 

Presented by Y-Musical Theatre. A lovely 

adaption of the J M Barrie classic. 

York Theatre Royal 

YO1 7HD. 

www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk 

The Man Who Planted Trees 

8-9 June 

This multi-sensory theatrical adaptation of Jean 

Giono’s environmental classic tells the inspiring 

story of a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn 

by acorn, transforming a barren wasteland. As 

much a touching tale as it is a hilarious puppet 

show, The Man Who Planted Trees shows us the 

difference one man (and his dog!) can make to 

the world. 

The Enchanted Chalk 

10 June 

This fun performance workshop includes live 

drawing, storytelling, music and improvisation 

with the audience. There will be opportunities 

for children to take on roles along the way. At 

the end of the experience, everyone will be 

invited to chalk up a drawing to take home. 

Dinosaur Zoo 

10-11 June 

From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, 

marvel and interact with extraordinary life-like 

dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious 

live show. But watch out. Not all of these 

ravenous reptiles are as tame as they 

seem… 

Don’t Dribble on the Dragon 

12 June 

Based on the beautiful, new book by 

Steven Lee and with magic designed by the 

legendary Paul Daniels, this spectacular, 

fun filled musical adventure about 

friendship and the importance of family is 

the perfect feel good show. 

The Pine Tree and its Green 

Secret 

12 June 

This interactive spoken-word performance 

and workshop combines music, dance and 

theatre to encourage people to respect 

each other, value friendship and live in 

harmony with themselves and nature. 

Wild! 

15-18 June 

A fantastic new play with one actor and 

one live musician that unravels the story 

of a wayward, fragile and misunderstood 

boy who lives on his wits and untamed 

imagination. 

Grass 

17 June 

Featuring worms, slugs, snails, 

spontaneous outbreaks of ant dancing 

and plenty of obscure insect-related facts, 

Grass uses performance, puppetry and 

projection to inspire children to look closely 

at the world around them, to get mucky 

and play! 

BOX OFFICE 


COMPETITIONS 

WIN! 

a family ticket to the 

Great Yorkshire Show 

The 158th Great Yorkshire Show promises to 

be a wonderful day out for all the family. 

More than 130,000 visitors are expected to flock to 

Harrogate to enjoy the three-day rural extravaganza, 

which opens its gates on Tuesday 12 July. 

This year, the showground’s new £10m hall will 

make its debut as the venue for the food emporium. 

The hall plays host to the Great Yorkshire Cheese 

and Dairy Show, a cookery theatre and food show 

with TV chef Rosemary Shrager, which is sure to 

prove a big draw to visitors. 

Topping the bill in the Main Ring will be displays 

by the motorcycle display team, Bolddog Lings, 

as well as international show jumping and the 

awe inspiring cattle parade with around 200 

plus animals. There’s the chance to get up-close 

and personal with animals of all shapes and 

sizes, a new look to the show’s Country Pursuits 

and Forestry Areas and more than 1,300 

stands with everything from hot tubs to combine 

harvesters on display. 

Shoppers will have a field-day, with 

opportunities to buy the latest designer dresses, 

jackets and shoes to chutney, crumpets and 

chapatis! 

Tickets are available online at 

www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk or by 

calling 01423 541222. 

For your chance to win one of 5 family tickets just 

answer the following question; 

How old will the Great Yorkshire Show 

be this year? 

Enter online at www.primarytimes.net/nyorks/competitions 

OR through www.facebook.com/ptnyorks 

Closing Date: 04/07/16 

WIN! 

a VIP Family Pass for up to five members 

for Splash Zone including Lunch 

East Riding Leisure Bridlington will open on Monday 23 May 2016 

at 06.30. Situated in the heart of the seafront, with stunning views 

across Bridlington bay and across to Flamborough Head, the new 

facility will revolutionise fitness and fun for families. 

The exciting Splash Zone fun pool will be home to two interactive 

water slides – Aqua Smash and Slide Champ – and an interactive 

waterplay structure with a huge Super Splash Tipping Bucket, water 

jets and toddler games. Aqua Smash will feature sensors that users 

can touch while sliding down. At the end, they can push the button and 

record their score, including their sliding speed. Slide Champ is the 

speed slide – users will lie down and slide against the clock. 

For your chance to win simply answer this question: 

When does Splash Zone open to the public? 

T&Cs: Lunch to the value of £25. Child admission policy applies, see www.eastridingleisure.co.uk/ 

bridlington for further information. Prize to be taken by 30 October 2016. 




WIN! 

2 full weekend tickets to 

Beverley Folk Festival 

For 33 years Beverley Folk Festival has been producing an annual weekend 

event to be remembered. Offering the best new performers alongside some of the 

greatest established acts, it is a unique opportunity to spot tomorrow’s stars and 

enjoy today’s greats. 

Located at Beverley Racecourse and adjacent to the ancient pasture land of 

Beverley Westwood, where the countryside meets the town, the event is situated 

in the perfect spot to ensure you have an unforgettable weekend. 

Every year a fresh and unique programme is developed which caters for all tastes 

and ages. This year we have around 110 acts and events – 30% more than ever 

before so there is something for everyone… 

Whilst British Folk music, both traditional and new, remains at the heart of the 

festival, we also feature Americana, World Music, Blues, some Classic Rock 

and much more… If the music is good, we will embrace it. We also encompass 

Comedy, Film, Poetry, Drama, Dance and Morris troupes, Literature and the 

Spoken Word. 

Beverley Festival 2016 will see Kate Rusby, Steeleye Span, The Lindisfarne Story 

Band, Animals & Friends to name but a few and takes place June 17th – 19th. 

For more info please visit http://www.beverleyfestival.com 

For your chance to win 2 full weekend tickets plus camping please answer the 

following question: 

Where is the festival held? 

WIN! 

a family ticket to see Horrible Histories 

at The Grand Opera House, York 

Horrible Histories returns to Grand Opera House York 

on June 14th! 

History with the nasty bits left in! 

INCREDIBLE INVADERS - Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall and witness the Savage Saxons 

smash their way in. Can you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? 

GROOVY GREEKS - Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians! Compete in the first 

ever Olympic Games! Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus! 

Win a family ticket (four seats) to see Horrible Histories at the Grand Opera House York 

on Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 June by answering the following question: 

Are those Greeks (a) Gorgeous (b) Greedy or (c) Groovy? 







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Who earns a living by 

driving his customers 

away? 

A taxi driver! 

Annabel, aged 8 

What did the hat say 

to the scarf? 

You hang on and I’ll 

go ahead! 

Ewan, aged 8 

What do you call a 

bear with no teeth? 

A gummy bear! 

As’ad, aged 10 

What do you call a 

donkey with 3 legs? 

A wonkey! 

Helena, aged 9 

Send jokes to: 

Primary Times 

North Yorkshire, 

Schools Publishing Limited, 

St James’s House, 118 Greys 

Road, Henley on Thames, 

Oxon RG9 1QW

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