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MAY HALF TERM №86 

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. Stagecoach, one of our regular 

supporters of Primary Times, are offering a fantastic action 

packed week – read more about what they have to offer on 

page 5. 

Regular features in this issue also include Box Office – if 

you haven’t seen a Horrible Histories production yet, they 

come highly recommended by all ages. Competitions 

in this issue include a family ticket to Chiltern Open Air 

Museum, a £600 family ticket to Vitality SportFest 2016, 

a family ticket to the Henley Festival 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, Sue, Carol & Charlotte 

Contents 

Inside this issue... 

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and teachers! 

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4 News & Views 

6 WOW 

14 Bookstore 

18 Library Round-up 

19 Box Office 

20 Pinboard 

22 Competitions 

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news & views 

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 

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 

A string of successes for 

Two Mile Ash School 

The Easter holidays brought many good news stories to 

Two Mile Ash School. Ranked as Outstanding for nearly 

two decades, TMA has been awarded the sponsorship 

of two new schools (Whitehouse and Fairfields) which 

form part of the Western Expansion Area in Milton 

Keynes. 

Two Mile Ash has a long history of working in 

collaboration with schools both in Milton Keynes and 

beyond. For 15 years Two Mile Ash has been an Initial 

Teacher Training Provider and is a Teaching School 

running development courses and supporting schools 

that are in need of improvement. In 2015 TMA was 

recognised by the Regional Commissioner and awarded 

sponsorship status because of the impact they have had 

on school improvement. 

In addition Two Mile Ash School has gone from 

strength to strength. Providing all round Outstanding 

education to 680 pupilsit was recently ranked highly 

in the oneMK Good Schools’ Guide. This coupled with 

the Outstanding Teacher Training department being 

ranked in the top ten of national providers, means there 

really is much to celebrate. It is for these reasons that the 

natural next step for the experienced leadership team at 

Two Mile Ash was to establish a Multi Academy Trust to 

develop a family of schools whose purpose is to inspire 

the futures of children through learning. 

The two new schools, which are yet to be named, 

along with TMA, will be the first to come under the new 

Multi Academy Trust, called ‘Inspiring Futures through 

Learning’. The school in Whitehouse will open in 

September 2016 and the school 

in Fairfields in September 2017. 

Both schools are already under 

construction. 

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. 

MK Inclusive Tennis 

MK Inclusive Tennis are currently offering 

free disability tennis to children and young 

people aged between 11 – 15 years of age in 

Milton Keynes. Disability tennis sessions are 

available for wheelchair users, the blind/visually 

impaired and the deaf/hearing impaired. This 

has been made possible thanks to funding 

from Sportivate (Sport England). They also run 

accessible and affordable tennis lessons for 

children after school at a number of locations 

throughout Milton Keynes. 

Sessions are available at secondary schools 

and community centres to enable children 

between the ages of 5-11 to access and play 

tennis without 

the need for 

an expensive 

membership 

of a tennis 

club. Whilst 

learning about 

tennis, they 

also promote 

higher 

self-esteem, 

optimism, a healthier lifestyle, discipline, 

responsibility and teamwork. Current locations 

include: Bletchley, Denbigh, Walnut Tree, 

Wolverton and Newport Pagnell. 

All of the sessions are led by fully qualified, 

LTA registered, DBS checked and First Aid 

trained coaches who have been working with 

children for many years. All equipment is 

provided free of charge so all the children need 

to do is come dressed for sport and bring a sense 

of fun! 

Tennis is a wonderfully social sport to play 

and can really help with hand/eye coordination 

and the ABCS of early years – agility, balance, coordination 

and speed. 

If you would like any more information, please 

visit their website – www.mkinclusivetennis.co.uk 

or call Emma Maitland on 07790 000586 

Almost 87% of parents applying 

for a primary school place for 

their child in Buckinghamshire 

have been offered their first 

preference this year. 

The figures show an increase of 

2.5 per cent on last year in terms of 

children being allocated first choices. 

Cllr Zahir Mohammed, Cabinet 

Member for Education and Skills at 

Buckinghamshire County Council, 

hailed the news as 

‘highly encouraging’ 

and said: “It’s 

reassuring to know 

that we are improving 

year on year and that 

the vast majority of 

families do obtain 

offers for their first 

preference primary 

schools. We were also 

pleased to see a sharp 

decline in the number of children 

who weren’t offered any of their 

preferences. 

“We know what an important and 

potentially anxious time this is for 

parents, so we will do our utmost 

to try to achieve the best possible 

outcome for those who, for whatever 

reason, are not offered a school of 

their choice.” 

This year, there were 6385 

primary school applications - 22 

more than this time last year - from 

Buckinghamshire residents. Of these, 

5538 were offered first preference. 

Those who didn’t get any of their 

preferred schools equated to 3%, a 

drop from last year’s figure of 4.95%. 

Cllr Mohammed added: “All 

children who have made an 

application have places offered 

and there are still nearly 400 places 

remaining across the county.” 

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Calling All Young Performers – 

Stagecoach Needs You! 

Do you have a budding star at home who 

loves to sing, dance and act? Perhaps they 

have performed before or it may be something 

they have always wanted to try? If so then 

Stagecoach Theatre Arts is what you are 

looking for. 

Stagecoach is the largest network of part time 

performing arts schools in the UK, offering 

high quality performing arts training to young 

people aged 4 - 18 years. Students are 

coached by qualified professionals who lead 

inspiring, creative and educational classes. 

All staff hold an enhanced DBS certificate 

ensuring that students are in the safest of 

hands at all times. Our aim at Stagecoach is to 

provide an environment where every student 

can explore the performing arts, develop their 

creativity, grow in confidence and achieve 

their full potential. We combine our training 

with frequent performance opportunities. 

Stagecoach is perfect for those who wish to 

pursue a career in the arts or those who simply 

want to learn new skills whilst having fun. 

Stagecoach summer Holiday workshops are 

designed for young performers to come and 

experience all the fun of putting on a show. 

We promise to give all students an amazing 

week, working with our professional team of 

enthusiastic and energetic teachers (all DBS 

checked) and presenting all their hard work 

in a performance to friends and family at the 

end of an action packed week. Whether you 

want to make friends and have fun, gain more 

experience of performing, develop confidence 

or pursue a professional career in the arts, 

our workshops are an excellent chance to get 

involved with something exciting and creative. 

No previous experience is necessary, just 

bags of enthusiasm! Places are limited on our 

workshops so don’t delay and book today! 

For more information or to book 

a place in our classes or holiday 

workshops just contact your local 

Stagecoach today. 

Amersham 

01491 565402 

amersham@stagecoach.co.uk 

Aylesbury 

01296 747758 

aylesbury@stagecoach.co.uk 

Beaconsfield 

07795 157014 

beaconsfield@stagecoach.co.uk 

High Wycombe 

01494 533203 

highwycombe@stagecoah.co.uk 

Henley and Marlow 

01494 533203 

henleyandmarlow@ 

stagecoach.co.uk 

Milton Keynes 

01908 698333 

miltonkeynes@stagecoach.co.uk 

Thame 

01865 763767 

thame@stagecoach.co.uk 

www.stagecoach.co.uk 


what’s on where 

What My first year at Aylesbury 

Grammar School means to me 

‘Respect & Aspire’. When I first joined AGS I didn’t have a clue 

what this motto meant. It took me a while before I realised the full 

meaning of this phrase, which as a school, we all try to follow. 

Including this in school life was quite a challenge, but after thinking 

about these words, I began to appreciate the significance of our 

motto. Respecting one another is important whether this is teachers, 

classmates, parents or ourselves. We treat each other with kindness 

and help anyone who needs it. Aspiring can be more of a challenge, 

as we must always try to do our best. We aspire to work hard and to 

give our all in any situation. 

Settling in was much easier than expected. With the help of friendly 

staff, everyone managed to combat their fears. I have had lots of 

great experiences, on trips, on the bus, or just around school because 

every part of the day is fun – lessons included! I am proud to be a 

student at AGS and I’m sure anyone considering joining would be too. 

As a school and as a community, we all strive to Respect and Aspire 

at this brilliant school. 

Lorenzo Evans, Year 7, Ridley House, 

Aylesbury Grammar School 

WOW! 

What’s on where... 

We check listings carefully but event 

details and prices may be subject to change. 

Please always check with the venue. 

1 – 31 May 

We’re Going on a Bug Hunt 

Will you dare to peek under a log? Are you brave 

enough to hold a scary beast? Can you set up 

your very own snail race? Pick up our creepycrawly 

guide for tips and pictures of things you 

might find. Free with admission. 10am-6pm. 

T: 01280 817 156 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

Stowe Landscape Gardens, MK18 5EQ 

20 May 

Teddy Bear’s Picnic 

Come along for some stories, fun and games in 

the park with your toddlers and their teddies. 

Bring a picnic. Booking essential. Cost £3 per 

child. 11am-2.30pm. T: 01753 511060 

www.buckscc.gov.uk Black Park Country 

Park, SL3 6DS 

21 May 

Swishwiffling 

Storytelling Workshop 

Join us to learn terrific storytelling techniques 

at this dyslexia-friendly event. In groups, we’ll 

devise a silly story using pictures and props, 

and end with a performance. Booking essential. 

Sessions at 12 & 2pm. Suitable for ages 6+. Cost 

£3 per person. T: 01494 892192 

www.roalddahl.com The Roald Dahl 

Museum, HP16 0AL 

A Strings Celebration 

String players from schools across 

Northamptonshire and Stowe join in a massed 

celebration of string music and performance in a 

collaboration event between Stowe School and 

Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts 

Trust. A celebration concert rounds off a day of 

fun-filled music workshops for pupils. Cost £3. 

T: 01280 818002 www.stowehouse.org 

Stowe House, MK18 5EH 

Family Day 

For children with a disability, their family and 

friends. 10am-3.30pm. Booking essential. 

T: 01844 338380 www.thomley.org.uk 

Thomley, HP18 9JZ 

Saturday Studio 

Come along for garden related activities. We’ll 

be exploring green materials and approaches 

by using natural materials and sustainable 

energy to get creative. 1-3pm. Cost £1 on the 

door. Places are limited so booking is essential. 

Suitable for ages 5+. T: 01908 676 900 

www.mkgallery.co.uk MK Gallery, MK9 3QA 

22 May 

Wondercrump Word Hunt 

The Vicar of Nibbleswicke takes you on a 

delightful trail. Head around the galleries and 

have some fun with word play. 11am-5pm. Free 

with admission. T: 01494 892192 



Orienteering 

Join South Midlands Orienteering Club for 

a monthly orienteering event in the parks. 

Learn how to use a map and get to know a new 

area. Cost £5 per entry. 10am-12pm. T: 01908 

255379 www.theparkstrust.com Loughton 

Valley Park, MK5 

Mini Moo Scooterthon 

Join Florence the Cow & friends for the first 

ever, whiz around Willen North Lake on mini 

wheels. Open to children age 4-11 years the 

circular route is just over 1 mile long and you 

can choose to do either one or two laps when 

you sign up. Children must be accompanied. 

Entry £8 per child. T: 01908 303054 

www.willen-hospice.org.uk Willen Hospice, 

MK15 9AB 

Steam Train Rides 

Ride behind a full-size steam engine. 

T: 01296 655720 www.bucksrailcentre.org 

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, , HP22 4BY 

25 May 

Little Angels 

An informal gathering for babies, toddlers 

and pre-school children and their parents, 

grandparents, or carers. Run by mums, it’s 

a short time of worship through fun stories, 

songs, prayers and games, followed by creative 

activities and refreshments. 10.30am. T: 01494 

726680 www.stmichaelsamersham.org. 

uk St Michael and All Angels Church, Sycamore 

Road, HP6 5DR 

26 May 

Chatterbooks 

A fun reading group for ages 8-12 years. 

4.30-5.30pm. T: 0845 230 3232 

www.buckscc.gov.uk Hazelmere Library, 

HP15 7PY 

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27 May – 5 June 

Toys Trail 

Hunt for old toys in the museum to win a prize. 

2-4.30pm. T: 01494 723700 

www.amershammuseum.org Amerhsam 

Museum, HP7 0DP 

28 May 

Trunchpots 

Listen to hilariously terrifying descriptions 

of Miss Trunchbull, the headmistress we 

love to hate. Then get your own back in this 

wondercrump pottery class by making your own 

pot in the shape of Miss Trunchbull. Booking 

essential. Sessions at 11.30am, 12.30, 2 & 3pm. 

Suitable for ages 5+. Cost £3 per person. 

T: 01494 892192 www.roalddahl.com The 

Roald Dahl Museum, HP16 0AL 

Craft Activity 

Drop in hands-on craft activities for ages 5 

to 7 years. 11am-1pm. Free event, donations 

welcome. T: 01494 792549 

www.cheshammuseum.org.uk Chesham 

Museum, HP5 1HG 

History and Nature Ride 

Discover the local history and the lineside flora 

and fauna in an hour-long railcar trip. Up to 2 

accompanied children can travel for a pound. 

T: 01844 353535 www.chinnorrailway.co.uk 

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, OX39 4ER 

Quiet Day 


friends. Spaces limited to 35 so booking essential. 



Saturday Studio 

Come along for garden related activities. We’ll 

be exploring green materials and approaches by 

using natural materials and sustainable energy to 

get creative. 1-3pm. Cost £1 on the door. Places 

are limited so booking is essential. Suitable for 

ages 5+. T: 01908 676 900 

www.mkgallery.co.uk MK Gallery, MK9 3QA 

28 – 29 May 

Look at Life 

Free attractions over the weekend include 

fascinating microscope safaris, pond dipping 

for watery mini beasts, find out about the 

food chain, rambles on the nature trail and 

demonstrations and identifications. Normal 

admission applies. T: 01908 316222 

www.miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk Milton 

Keynes Museum, MK12 5EL 

Railex 2016 Model Railway 

Exhibition 

One of the country’s major railway exhibitions 

featuring layouts from all over the country. 

Adults, £8, children £5. Sunday only up to 2 

children admitted free with paying adult. 

T: 01296 437475 www.railex.org.uk Stoke 

Mandeville Stadium, HP21 9PP 


Moulding Madness 

Kids can learn all about conservation in a new 

way. Help to restore Hughenden’s library ceiling 

by creating new plaster mouldings from plaster 

of paris and decorate them gothic style. 10am- 

3pm. Cost £3 per child. Normal admission applies. 

T: 01494 755573 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ 

hughenden Hughenden Manor, HP14 4LA 

Make and Take 

A week of craft activities inspired by the 

collections at Stowe House. T: 01280 818002 

www.stowehouse.org Stowe House, 

MK18 5EH 

Family Trail 

Can you collect like a Stowe owner? Try this 

self led trail and follow the clues to discover its 

unique collections. T: 01280 818002 

www.stowehouse.org Stowe House, MK18 

5EH 

Gnometastic 

Hunt the naughty gnomes around the 

Gardens and collect a prize when you have 

found them all. Cost £2 per child. 

T: 01844 339226 

www.waterperrygardens.co.uk 

Waterperry Gardens, OX33 1JZ 

50 Things - Den Building 

Try building a den in the woods with this fun 

hands-on family activity. 11am-5pm. Free 

with admission. T: 01280 817156 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk Boarstall Duck 

Decoy, HP18 9UX 

29 May 

Duckpond Market 

An atmospheric outdoor artisan market in the 

magical setting of Black Park, showcasing an 

eclectic mix of stalls. 10am-4pm. T: 01753 

511060 www.buckscc.gov.uk Black Park 

Country Park, SL3 6DS 

Crackling Chalkboards 

Listen to Matilda’s revenge on Miss 

Trunchbull from the dramatic scene from 

the story. Then take yourself back to Miss 

Honey’s classroom and decorate your very 

own chalkboard. Booking essential. Sessions 

at 11.30am, 12.30, 2 & 3pm. Suitable for ages 

6+. Cost £3 per person. T: 01494 892192 



29 – 30 May 

Roman Gladiators 

Watch Roman gladiators in action as a team 

of criminals, barbarians and other prisoners 

of war, disgraced soldiers and thrill seekers 

fight for the entertainment of the crowds 

and the Emperor. T: 01494 871117 

www.coam.org.uk Chiltern Open Air 

Museum, HP8 4AB 

Beattie Bash 

Come and see two sister locomotives 

running together for the first time in 

several years. T: 01296 655720 

www.bucksrailcentre.org 

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, HP22 4BY 


Reptile Week 

Learn more about reptiles and insects 

close-up with reptile expert Safari Stu. 

Stu will provide an educational and fun 

experience in which visitors will be able 

to learn about, see and even hold a 

variety of animals, including: a 

chameleon, snakes, lizards, tarantulas 

and stick insects. All included in the 

admission price. 10am-5pm. 

T: 01525 852954 

www.meadopenfarm.co.uk 

Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Rd, LU7 9JH 




30 May 

Bogtrotter Money 

Banks 

Listen to storytelling from the crackling 

chapter in Matilda, in which Miss 

Trunchbull makes Bruce Bogtrotter eat 

an entire cake. Then decorate a yummylooking 

money bank with ceramic paints, 

so you can save your pennies for your own 

enormous cake. Sessions at 11am, 12, 1, 2, 3 & 

4pm. Suitable for ages 6+. Cost £3.50 

per person. T: 01494 892192 



Bank Holiday Monday 

Open Day 

A Rural Life Museum with many exhibits 

relating to farming and country life. 

www.pitstonemuseum.co.uk Pitstone 

Green Museum, LU7 9EY 

Meet the Beekeepers 

Meet the Hughenden beekeepers and learn 

all about the fascinating honey giving 

creatures. There is also a bee themed trail 

for the kids to follow. 11am-4pm. Free with 

admission. T: 01494 755573 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hughenden 

Hughenden Manor HP14 4LA 

Community Day: Half Term 

Fun 

For all children with or without a disability. 

10am-3.30pm. Booking essential. T: 01844 

338380 www.thomley.org.uk Thomley, 

HP18 9JZ 


Summer Half Term 

During the school holiday there will be a host 

of special attractions including extraordinary 

science, arts and crafts workshops, and 

magic lantern shows. 11am-4.30pm. Normal 


www.miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk 

Milton Keynes Museum, MK12 5EL 

Green Man and Frost Queen 

Crafts and Trail 

Make and decorate your own Green Man 

and Frost Queen masks then complete our 

spring trail. T: 01442 751227 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

Ashridge Estate, HP4 1LT 

31 May 

Magical Moments with 

Korky Paul 

Speedy sketching and spell binding 

storytelling. Experience an energetic 

workshop, full of wit, enthusiasm and lots 

of audience participation. Sessions at 

11am, 12, 1.30 & 2.30pm. Suitable for ages 4+. 

Cost £3 per person. T: 01494 892192 



Lost and Found Treasure 

at Stowe 

Explore the treasures at Stowe House. 

Make your own treasure map and treasure 

box. Free sessions but booking essential. 

11am-12.30pm. T: 01280 818002 

www.stowehouse.org Stowe House, MK18 5EH 

Billy’s Band Family Concert 

Billy takes children on a musical adventure with 

help from four members of Billy’s Band - there’s 

lots of singing, dancing and even a spot of 

conducting for anyone who wants to have a go. 

Free with admission. Sessions at 2 & 4pm. 

T: 01280 818002 www.stowehouse.org 

Stowe House, MK18 5EH 

Family Day: Half Term 


friends. 10am-3.30pm. Booking essential. 



Tile Painting 

Discover the amazing Islamic Art in the current 

exhibition and create your own examples to 

take home. Sessions at 10am-12pm & 1-3pm. 

Cost £3 per child. T: 01296 331441 

www.buckscountymuseum.org Bucks 

County Museum, HP20 2QP 

Bugs and Beasts 

Hunt for creepy crawlies in Black Park with the 

help of our Rangers, using a mini-beast kit. 2-3pm. 

Cost £5 per family. Advance booking required. 

T: 01753 511060 www.buckscc.gov.uk Black 

Park Country Park, SL3 6DS 

Badger in the House of 

Many Colours 

Help Badger find the holiday home of his 

dreams. Painting and constructing using a 

rich variety of materials. Suitable for ages 7+. 

10am-3pm. Booking essential. Cost £20. T: 

01296 424332 www.qpc.org Queens Park 

Arts Centre, HP21 7RT 


Musical Theatre Course: 

Annie 

The group will spend four days learning routines 

and scenes from one of the most popular 

musicals Annie. 11am-4pm. Suitable for ages 

7-12 years. Cost £90. T: 0844 871 7652 

www.miltonkeynestheatre.com Milton 

Keynes Theatre, MK9 3NZ 

1 June 

Telling Tales with Sandra 

Agard 

Enjoy some stories inspired by themes from 

Matilda, including tricks, magic and friendship. 

Sessions at 11am, 1 & 3pm. Suitable for ages 5+. 

Cost £3 per person. T: 01494 892192 



Wild Wednesday: Kings and 

Queens 

Take a royal jaunt around the grounds and make 

your very own crown. Suitable for ages 4-11 

years. Cost £2 per child. 11am-3pm. 

T: 01628 605069 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

Cliveden, SL6 0JA 

Wild Wednesday: Bug Hunt 

Uncover Stowe’s hidden world of creepycrawlies. 

Borrow a magnifying glass to spy 

under logs and see what you can spot. Take 

home your own creepy-crawly guide and 50 

Things scrapbook. 10.30am-12pm. Free with 

admission, booing essential. T: 0844 249 1895 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk Stowe Landscape 

Gardens, MK18 5EQ 

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Create! 

Explore toys from the past and make your 

own toy or game to play with at home. 

2-4.30pm. T: 01494 723700 

www.amershammuseum.org Amerhsam 

Museum, HP7 0DP 

Stained Glass Windows 

Create your own ‘window’ using card and 

cellophane to bring beautiful colour and 

patterns into a room. Sessions at 10am-12pm 

& 1-3pm. Cost £3 per child. T: 01296 331441 



Parkland Play 

Join the rangers for an afternoon of fun and 

games. 1-3pm. T: 01908 255379 

www.theparkstrust.com Furzton Lake, MK4 

Lakeside Fair 

An afternoon full of activities including 

inflatables, music, crazy golf, petting farm 

and refreshments, 12-4pm. Free entry. 

T: 01753 511060 www.buckscc.gov.uk 

Black Park Country Park, SL3 6DS 

Pottery Piggybank 

Make your own clay piggybank and start 

saving pennies! Suitable for ages 7+. 10am- 

3pm. Booking essential. Cost £20. T: 01296 

424332 www.qpc.org Queens Park Arts 

Centre, A HP21 7RT 



T: 01296 655720 



1 – 2 June 

Pony Care Fun Day 

Hands on experience of ponies at a working 

stable. No experience necessary. Ages 4-12 

years. Booking essential. 10am-3pm. Cost £35. 

T: 01869 320665 www.wgriding.co.uk 

Wendlebury Gate Stables, OX25 2NS 

Half Term Spy Camps 

The day is filled with exciting spy activities, 

including two separate missions on board UNS 

Steadfast and a cooked lunch for your agent! 

9am-4.30pm. Suitable for ages 7-12 years. Cost 

£35 per day. T: 08444 515 515 

www.spymissions.co.uk Si5 SpyMissions, 

MK6 1BU 

2 June 

My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish 

Find out what you need to be an evil scientist, 

what to do if you pet gets zombiefied and how 

Mo and her brother once brought back their 

goldfish from the brink of death. Sessions at 

11.30am, 1 & 3pm. Suitable for ages 4+. Cost 

£3 per person. T: 01494 892192 



The Great Big Tree Climb 

Two highly skilled and friendly instructors can 

help all ages reach new heights in a fantastic 

tree at Hughenden. They will teach you how 

to enter a tree’s canopy using ropes, knots and 

karabiners, whilst being securely attached 

in a harness at all times. Cost £20. Booking 

essential. T: 0800 0556760 


Hughenden Manor, HP14 4LA 

Birthday Party for the 

Queen 

Celebrate with craft activities, games and 

a birthday tea. Prizes for the best dressed 

boy and girl in a red, white and blue outfit. 

Limited spaces, booking essential. Tickets £1.50 

members, £3 non-members. Children must 

be accompanied. T: 01280 823020 www. 

buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk Buckingham Old 

Gaol, , MK18 1JX 

Mosaics 

Messy fun using real tiles and grout. 

Sessions at 10am-12pm & 1-3pm. 




The Unicorn’s Garden 

Our tiny unicorn finds a home in a beautiful 

woodland glade. We will transform a small 

wooden plank into a magical diorama, using a 

variety of lovely materials. Could be used for a 

very special shelf to show your treasures. Suitable 

for ages 7+. 10am-3pm. Booking essential. Cost 

£20. T: 01296 424332 www.qpc.org Queens 

Park Arts Centre, HP21 7RT 

Dog Trust Visit 

Learn more about dogs and how to be a 

responsible owner. 10-11am. T: 0845 230 3232 

www.buckscc.gov.uk High Wycombe Library, 

HP11 2DH 

3 June 

Proghopping Pencil Boxes 

Listen to tales from Miss Honey’s Classroom, 

and then decorate a classy wooden pencil box to 

be the envy of your school mates. Sessions 

at 11am, 12, 1, 2 & 4pm. Suitable for ages 

6+. Cost £3 per person. T: 01494 892192 


Museum HP16 0AL 

Family Day: Half Term 

For children with a disability, their family 

and friends. 10am-3.30pm. Booking 

essential. T: 01844 338380 

www.thomley.org.uk Thomley, 

HP18 9JZ 

Fabric Painting 

Transform a dull canvas bag into a 

delight using fabric paints and felts. 

Sessions at 10am-12pm & 1-3pm. 




Bird Box Building 

With the Ranger’s help, have a go at 

hammering nails and bits of wood 

together to make a home for the birds 

in your garden. Drop in 10am-12pm. 

Cost £5 per box. T: 01753 511060 

www.buckscc.gov.uk Black Park Country 

Park, SL3 6DS 

Totally Batty Walks 

Discover exciting facts about these 

amazing creatures and enjoy a walk 

in the dark listening for their ultrasonic 

sounds. Suitable for the whole family. 

Adults £8, child £5. 8.30-10pm. Booking 

essential. T: 01442 751227 


Ashridge Estate, HP4 1LT 



8 June 

Little Angels 

See event details 25 May. T: 01494 726680 

www.stmichaelsamersham.org.uk St 

Michael and All Angels Church, HP6 5DR 

11 june 

Family Day 

For children with a disability, their 

family and friends. 10am-3.30pm. 

Booking essential. T: 01844 338380 

www.thomley.org.uk Thomley, HP18 9JZ 

Stony Riverside 

Fair 

An afternoon of summer fun for families with 

free children’s activities, charity stalls and fair 

rides. 1-4pm. T: 01908 255379 

www.theparkstrust.com Millfield, Stony 

Stratford, MK11 

Village Visit Day 

Free museum entry for residents with an HP 

postcode. 11am-5pm. T: 01494 892192 



4 June 

Parrot Magnets 

Listen to storytelling from Matilda, in which 

Matilda tricks her parents by pretending a parrot 

up the chimney is making the voice of a robber! 

Then create your own colourful parroty pet to 

stick on your fridge. Sessions at 12.15, 1.15, 2.15 & 

3.15pm. Suitable for ages 6+. Cost £2 per person. 

T: 01494 892192 www.roalddahl.com The 

Roald Dahl Museum, HP16 0AL 

Community Day: Half Term 

Fun 




HP18 9JZ 

Storytime and Crafts 

Themed story time followed by related craft 

activity. A fun family event. 10.30-11.30am. 

T: 0845 230 3232 www.buckscc.gov.uk 

Micklefield Library, HP13 7HU 

4 – 5 June 

Celebrate 60 years of the 

National Trust 

Find your hair rollers; get practicing the jive and 

re-live the 1950s as Claydon celebrates. Join in 

celebrations with a live band and family games 

on the terrace. 11am-4pm. Free with admission. 


Claydon House, MK18 2EY 

Miniature Traction Engine 

Rally 

A gathering of up to 25 Miniature Engines 

on show and parading round the site. There 

will be full size train rides as well as the 

Miniature Railway. T: 01296 655720 

www.bucksrailcentre.org Buckinghamshire 

Railway Centre, HP22 4BY 

Miss Honey’s Yoga 

Relax your mind with this harmonising 

half-hour. Yoga teacher Kimberly will lead you 

through some peaceful poses with a Roald Dahl 

twist. Sessions at 10.30, 11.30am, 1, 2, 3 & 4pm. 

Booking recommended. Cost £3 per person. 

Suitable for children and adults. T: 01494 

892192 www.roalddahl.com The Roald Dahl 

Museum, HP16 0A 

Open Farm Sunday 

Visit the rare breed sheep and pigs, pygmy 

goats, miniature ponies, RSPCA rescue pony 

Buckthorn, and the farm’s ducks, guinea pigs 

and rabbits. There will be craft activities and 

needle felting demos. 11am-4pm. Cost £3 

adults, £2 children. T: 07989 063595 

www.abbottsviewalpacas.co.uk Abbotts 

View Alpacas, Abbotts View Farm, HP22 4NF 

Open Farm Sunday 

Farm tours, static machinery and tractor and 

trailer rides. Free entry. 10.30am-4pm. T: 01908 

630665 www.farmsunday.org Hounslow 

Hall Estate, Newton Longville, MK17 0BU 

7 June 

Claydon’s Characters 

Join members of the Claydon team to discover 

more about the characters that helped to shape 

Claydon into the house it is today. 10-11am. Cost 

£4 per person. Normal admission charges apply. 



11 – 12 June 

Medieval Life 

Discover various aspects of life in 15th century 

England. What did people wear, what was it 

like to wear a knight’s helmet, what did people 

eat….and are you brave enough to investigate 

a Medieval loo? T: 01494 871117 

www.coam.org.uk Chiltern Open Air 


Victorian Weekend 

A fantastic chance to travel back in time and 

see a Victorian fairground show full of mystery, 

fascination and fun. Take tea with Queen 

Victoria and meet Charles Dickens. Normal 


www.miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk 

Milton Keynes Museum, MK12 5EL 

12 June 

Sunshine Trail 

Come and hunt for all things yellow around 

the Museum, Roald Dahl’s favourite colour. 

11am-5pm. Free with admission. T: 01494 



Open Day 



www.pitstonemuseum.co.uk Pitstone 

Green Museum, LU7 9EY 

Fab Father’s Day 

The centre will be open 1-4pm. T: 01908 

584000 www.hularescue.org HULA Animal 

Rescue, Glebe Farm, MK17 8HZ 

2gether Service 

Shorter communion service with 

child-friendly worship, crafts and activities. 

10am. T: 01494 726680 





T: 01296 655720 



14 June 


Join members of the Claydon team to 

discover more about the characters that 

helped to shape Claydon into the house it is 

today. 10-11am. Cost £4 per person. Normal 

admission charges apply. T: 01296 730349 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk Claydon 

House, MK18 2EY 

18 June 

Sparkly Chocolate 

Decorating 

Join Kate, Head Chef at Café Twit, to decorate 

a chocolate bar to give to your Dad on 

Father’s Day. Sessions at 11.30am, 1, 2.30 

& 3.45pm. Suitable for all ages. Cost £4 per 

person. T: 01494 892192 



Fantastic Pheasant Hunt 

Look for pheasants around the Museum 

just like Danny and his Dad. Find out lots of 

fun facts along the way. 11am-5pm. Free 

with admission. T: 01494 892192 www. 

roalddahl.com The Roald Dahl Museum, 

HP16 0AL 

Meet the Beekeepers 

Meet the Hughenden beekeepers and learn 

all about the fascinating honey giving 

creatures. There is also a bee themed trail 

for the kids to follow. 11am-4pm. Free with 

admission. T: 01494 755573 



Buckingham Fire Service 

Fun Day 

Meet members of the Buckingham Fire 

Service and join them for a day of fun and 

games on the terrace. Take part in the house 

trail and see the fire engine up close. 11am- 

4pm. Free with admission. T: 01296 730349 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk Claydon 

House, MK18 2EY 

Family Day 

For children with a disability, their family 

and friends. 10am-3.30pm. Booking 

essential. T: 01844 338380 


Father’s Day Crafts 

Drop in session to make a card for Fathers 

Day. 10am-1pm. T: 0845 230 3232 

www.buckscc.gov.uk Buckingham 

Library, MK18 1JP 

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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. 

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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. 


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18 – 19 June 

Stoke Bruerne Family 

Festival 

A great day out for families that includes boat 

trips, children’s activities, live music, theatre, 

dance, craft show, market, Real Ale, food and 

more. 11am-5pm. Free event, parking charges 

apply. T: 01604 862229 

www.canalrivertrust.org.uk Canal Museum, 

Towcester, NN12 7SE 

19 June 

Superhero Dad 

Celebrate Fathers’ Day with this wondercrump 

hour with the creators of Superhero Dad, 

Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger. Booking 

recommended. Sessions at 1 & 3pm. Suitable 

for ages 5+. Cost £3 per person. T: 01494 



Working Heavy Horse Show 

Come and see a range of traditional working 

heavy horses at the annual show. Watch 

spectacular arena events and parades and enjoy 

demonstrations of traditional farm work such as 

hay making (weather dependent), horse logging 

and cultivation in the Museum’s fields. T: 01494 

871117 www.coam.org.uk Chiltern Open Air 


Father’s Day Den 

Building 

Kids can team up with their fathers to see who 

can make the best den with the ranger. All 

tickets £5. Booking essential. T: 01494 755573 



Father’s Day 

Bring Dad along for free. With beer tasting from 

midday. Free event. T: 01628 605069 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk Cliveden, SL6 0JA 

Commercial Vehicle Rally 

Up to 60 historic vehicles will be on display. 

Steam trains will be running and the Miniature 

Railway. Heart FM will be helping to celebrate 

Fathers Day with prize draws and face-painting 

for the children. 10.30am-4.30pm. 



Father’s Day 

Dads travel free when accompanied by a ticket 

holder. T: 01844 353535 

www.chinnorrailway.co.uk Chinnor & 

Princes Risborough Railway, OX39 4ER 

Dragon Boat Festival 

The Festival is open to everyone and up to 60 

crews are expected to battle it out over the 

200m race course. T: 01908 255379 

www.theparkstrust.com Willen Lake South, 

MK15 0DS 

Peace Pagoda Anniversary 

Join the Nipponzan Myohoji for the 36th 

anniversary of the Peace Pagoda. 10.30am. T: 

01908 255379 www.theparkstrust.com 

Willen Lake North, MK15 0DS 

Father’s Day Bushcraft 

Try your hand at fire-lighting & shelter building 

in Black Pine’s Camp. Booking essential. Sessions 

at 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm. Booking 

essential. T: 01753 511060 www.buckscc.gov. 

uk Black Park Country Park, SL3 6DS 

Aylesbury’s Second Soapbox 

Derby 

A great day out where karts of all shapes and 

sizes will be racing down the hill and through 

the park to win an array of prizes. 11am-4pm. 

www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk Whitehill Park, 

HP19 8EN 





21 June 


Join members of the Claydon team to discover 

more about the characters that helped to shape 

Claydon into the house it is today. 10-11am. Cost 

£4 per person. Normal admission charges apply. 



Outdoor Theatre: Canary 

Girls 

An outdoor show with shelter and indoor back 

up. Please bring chairs, blankets and a picnic. 

Performance starts at 7.30pm with no tickets 

required but a cash collection will be taken after 

the show. T: 01604 862229 

www.canalrivertrust.org.uk Canal Museum, 

Towcester, NN12 7SE 

22 June 

Little Angels 




25 June 

Craft Activity 

Drop in hands-on craft activities for ages 5 

to 7 years. 11am-1pm. Free event, donations 

welcome. T: 01494 792549 

www.cheshammuseum.org.uk Chesham 

Museum, HP5 1HG 

Quiet Day 


friends. Spaces limited to 35 so booking essential. 

T: 01844 338380 


Orienteering 

Join South Midlands Orienteering Club for a 

monthly orienteering event in the parks. Learn 

how to use a map and get to know a new area. 

Cost £5 per entry. 10am-12pm. T: 01908 255379 

www.theparkstrust.com Howe Park Wood, 

Tattenhoe, MK4 

Silver Wheels Roller Disco 

Skating sessions for all with laser lights, DJ sets 

and a fun environment. Sessions from 10.30am. 

Cost from £6. T: 0844 871 7607 

www.atgtickets.com Aylesbury Waterside 

Theatre, HP20 1UG 

26 June 

Awesome Aeroplane Trail 

Hunt for the aeroplanes around the Museum 

to find out about Roald Dahl’s flying days 

during the Second World War, and how his 

experiences inspired his writing life. 11am-5pm. 

Free with admission. T: 01494 892192 

www.roalddahl.com The Roald Dahl Museum, 

HP16 0AL 



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Vintage Vehicles Rally 

A meeting of old and unusual road vehicles. 

Extra trains will also be running on the railway. 

T: 01525 373888 www.buzzrail.co.uk 

Leighton Buzzard Railway, LU7 4TN 

Walking with Giants 

Come and see the largest carnival in Central 

Milton Keynes. The event includes dance 

performances, acrobatic displays, street 

entertainment and Samba drumming. 

T: 01908 921 018 www.festiveroad.org 

Central Milton Keynes, MK1 

Duckpond Market 

An atmospheric outdoor artisan market in the 

magical setting of Black Park, showcasing an 

eclectic mix of stalls. 10am-4pm. T: 01753 

511060 www.buckscc.gov.uk Black Park 

Country Park, SL3 6DS 





2 July 

Roald Dahl Festival Fun Day 

A phizzpopping day of free activities to 

celebrate Roald Dahl Day. Visit the fantastic 

new exhibition Roald Dahl’s Buckinghamshire, 

make a mini dream bottle and have a go at the 

wondercrump trail with prizes! Enjoy the Jazz 

band in the garden café and look out for a 

lovely jumbly giant and the Queen! 

11am-4pm. T: 01296 331441 



Nature Day 

Join The Parks Trust, the Berks, Bucks and 

Oxon Wildlife Trust and MK Natural History 

Society for a day dedicated to discovering 

nature. There will be guided walks and 

displays and kids activities like bug hunting, 

pond dipping and a nature treasure hunt. 11am- 

4pm. T: 01908 255379 

www.theparkstrust.com Howe Park 

Wood, Tattenhoe, MK4 

Joseph on Stage Youth 

Workshop 

Learn a simplified dance routine from the show 

and discover more about the characters of the 

brothers or handmaidens and which one you 

may be. Suitable for ages 9-16 years. 10-11am. 

Cost £10. T: 0844 871 7652 

www.miltonkeynestheatre.com Milton 

Keynes Theatre, MK9 3NZ 

Storytime and Crafts 

Themed story time followed by related craft 

activity. A fun family event. 10.30-11.30am. 

T: 0845 230 3232 www.buckscc.gov.uk 


Roald Dahl Festival 

In this, Roald Dahl’s centenary year, the 

unique festival will be celebrating one of his 

best loved books: The BFG. Come along for 

a scrumdiddlyumtious, jumpsquiffling day, 

brimming full of colour, noise, activities and 

entertainment for all the family to enjoy! Line 

the streets for the spectacular and colourful 

Roald Dahl Parade, which starts at 11am. 

www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk Town Centre, 

Aylesbury, HP20 

2 – 3 July 

40th Anniversary 

Celebrations 

Come along and celebrate 40 years since the 

Museum was incorporated. Dress up in 70s 

clothes and try out traditional 70s games. 

T: 01494 871117 www.coam.org.uk Chiltern 

Open Air Museum, HP8 4AB 

Day Out With Thomas 

Take a ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine 

under the watchful eye of Sir Topham Hat, The 

Fat Controller. 

T: 01296 655720 

www.bucksrailcentre.org Buckinghamshire 

Railway Centre, HP22 4BY 

3 July 

Aylesbury on Sea 

A day at the seaside comes to Kingsbury. This 

very popular, free family fun day brings you an 

array of traditional seaside games, activities and 

entertainment, themed around Giants of the 

Sea. 11am-4pm. T: 01296 425678 

www.aylesburytowncouncil.gov.uk 

Kingsbury, Aylesbury, HP20 2JA 

6 July 

Little Angels 




8 July 

Totally Batty Walks 

Discover exciting facts about these amazing 

creatures and enjoy a walk in the dark listening 

for their ultrasonic sounds. Suitable for the 

whole family. Adults £8, child £5. 8.30-10pm. 

Booking essential. T: 01442 751227 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk Ashridge Estate, 

HP4 1LT 

9 July 

Community Day 




HP18 9JZ 

Eid Festival Focus 

Games, demonstrations and art 

activities. 11am. T: 01296 331441 

www.buckscountymuseum.org 

Bucks County Museum, HP20 2QP 

Little Missenden Infant 

School Summer Fete 

12pm-2.30pm. Come and join as at Little 

Missenden Infant School’s Summer Fete. It will 

be a fun packed day for all the family with a 

delicious locally sourced BBQ, bouncy castles 

and lots of stalls and games. Free entry. HP7 

0RA 

10 July 

Open Day 



www.pitstonemuseum.co.uk Pitstone Green 

Museum, LU7 9EY 

Children’s Fun Day 

The centre will be open 1-4pm. T: 01908 

584000 www.hularescue.org HULA Animal 

Rescue, Glebe Farm, Salford Rd, Aspley Guise, 

MK17 8HZ 



LIBRARY ROUND-UP 

FOR THE UNDER 5’s • T: 0845 230 3232 • www.buckscc.gov.uk 

16 May – 4 July 

Bounce & Rhyme 

Songs and rhymes for under 

5s. Every Monday. 10-10.30am. 

Hazelmere Library, HP15 7PY 

Chatterbooks 

The Chatterbooks Club is a 

reading group for children 

aged between 8 and 11 years 

old. There are different books 

to borrow, competitions, 

quizzes and fun packed 

activities. 5.30-6.30pm. Every 

Monday. Chesham Library, 

HP5 2JD 



Songs and rhymes for 

under 5s. 10.15-11.45am. 

Every Tuesday. Wendover 

Community Library, HP22 6DU 



5s. 10.30-11am. Every Tuesday. 

Aylesbury Library, HP20 1UU 



5s. 2-2.30pm. Every Tuesday. 

Burnham Library, SL1 7HR 

Storytime 

Come in with the little ones 

to have a fantastic story read 

by one of our volunteers. 

2.30-3pm. Every Tuesday. 

Haddenham Community 

Library, HP17 8EE 

Lego Club 

Come along and have fun 

playing with Lego. 3.45- 

4.30pm. Every Tuesday. 



Toddler 

Painting 

Have fun with paints. 9.30- 

11.15am. Every Wednesday. 


Songs and 

Rhymes with the 

Children’s Centre 

Stories with lots of fun for children 

under 18 months. 10-10.30am. 

Every Wednesday. T Beaconsfield 

Library, HP9 2NJ 


Songs and rhymes for under 5s. 

10.30-11am. Every Wednesday. 

Buckingham Library, MK18 1JP 



10.30-11am. Every Wednesday. 

Great Missenden Community 

Library, HP16 0AL 

Singing Sessions 

with the 

Children’s Centre 

Songs and rhymes for children 

from 18 months to 4 years old. 

10.45-11.15am. Every Wednesday. 

Beaconsfield Library, HP9 2NJ 

Duplo Club 

Build and have fun with your 

toddler. 11am-12pm. Every 

Wednesday. Burnham Library, 

SL1 7HR 



10-10.30am.Every Wednesday. 

Bourne End Library, SL8 5SX 

Once Upon a Time 

Story Time and much more for 

children under 5. 10-10.30am. 

Every Wednesday. Beaconsfield 

Library, HP9 2N 


Songs and rhymes for children 

under 5. 10.10-11am.Every 

Wednesday. Princes Risborough 

Library, HP27 0AA 



11-11.30am. Every Wednesday. 

Gerrards Cross Library, SL9 8EL 


Songs and rhymes for 

under 5s. 10.30-11am. Every 

Wednesday. Bourne End 

Library, SL8 5SX 


Story Time 

Stories with lots of fun for 

under 5s. 10-10.30am. Every 

Thursday. Beaconsfield Library, 

HP9 2NJ 


Duplo Club 

Build and have fun with your 

toddler. 11am-12pm.Every 

Friday. Burnham Library, SL1 

7HR 


Songs and rhymes for babies. 

11.15-11.45am. Every Friday. 

Marlow Library, SL7 1BL 

Toy Time 

Have fun with toys in the 

Library. 12-2pm.Every Friday. 



Children’s 

Crafts 

Fantastic free craft session 

for children. Every Saturday. 

10.30am-12pm. Haddenham 

Community Library, HP17 8EE 

Saturday 

Storytime 

A fun story for you and your 

little one. 11-11.15am. Every 

Saturday. Aylesbury Library, 

HP20 1UU 

Kids Craft Club 

Have fun with crafts. 2-3.30pm. 

Every Saturday. Burnham 

Library, SL1 7HR 

Chess Club 

Join in with our great Chess 

Club. 2-4pm. Every Saturday. 



Play Dough for 

Toddlers 

Come and have fun with play 

dough modelling. 9.30-11.30am. 

Every Friday. Burnham Library, 

SL1 7HR 



10-10.30am. Every Friday. High 

Wycombe Library, HP11 2DH 



5s. 10.15-11.45am. Every Friday. 

Amersham Library, HP6 5AH 



5s. 10.30-11.30am. Every Friday. 


Story Time 

Listen to some lovely stories in the 

library. 10.30-11am.Every Friday. 




10.30-11am. Every Friday. 

Marlow Library, SL7 1BL 

Aylesbury Library, HP20 1UU 

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office 

Your family theatre guide... 

BOX OFFICE 

Aylesbury Waterside 

Theatre 

HP20 1UG 

Box Office: 0844 871 7607 

www.atgtickets.com/venues/ 

aylesbury-waterside-theatre 

25 – 26 May 

Peppa Pig’s Surprise 

It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside 

with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig 

have got a surprise for her and George – they 

can’t guess what it is, can you? 

4 June 

Northern Ballet: The Tortoise and 

the Hare 

Once upon a time there was a speedy Hare 

who never stopped talking about how fast 

he could run. Tired of being teased for his 

slowness, Tortoise challenged him to a race. 

No one thought he could win, but life is full 

of surprises. 

28th June – 2nd July 

Horrible Histories 

Two new shows live on stage. A thousand year 

journey with Incredible Invaders! The Celts are 

crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade 

Britain. See the Savage Saxons smash their way 

in. Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they 

sail into the audience? Stop King Alfred burning 

his buns. Hold on tight as you gatecrash the 

Groovy Greeks! From savage Sparta to angry 

Athens, discover the truth about growing up 

in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the 

Persians. Meet your match with the Minotaur 

and be zapped by Zeus. 

Black Park 

SL3 6DSBox Office: 01753 511060 

www.buckscc.gov.uk 

8 July 

Much Ado About Nothing 

Triumphant in battle, Don Pedro and his men 

return to Messina. The Governor, Leonato, 

toasts their success by throwing a masquerade 

ball where well-intentioned plots and evil 

schemes abound as enemies deceive lovers 

and friends trick friends in this lively summer 

comedy. Early Booking essential. 

Claydon House 

MK18 2EY 

Box Office: 01296 730349 


2 July 

Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of 

the Baskervilles 

Bring a picnic, your best detective skills and 

join in an unforgettable evening of mystery, 

suspense and theatre under the stars. 

Milton Keynes Theatre 

MK9 3NZ 

Box Office: 0844 871 7652 

www.miltonkeynestheatre.com 

4 – 14 May 

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 

Can the loveable but whacky inventor, Potts, 

along with his two children and the gorgeous 

Truly Scrumptious outwit the bombastic 

Baron Bomburst who has decreed that all 

children be banished from his kingdom? 

What happens when the children are caught 

and imprisoned with other youngsters by the 

evil Childcatcher? Will it all end happilyever-after? 

30 – 31 May 

Annie 

Set in the 1930s New York during The Great 

Depression, brave young Annie is force to live 

a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. 

Determined to find her real parents, her 

luck changes when she is chosen to spend 

Christmas at the residence of famous 

billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. 

28 June – 2 July 

Joseph and the Amazing 

Technicolor Dreamcoat 

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his 

eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, 

this magical musical is full of unforgettable 

songs. 

Stantonbury Theatre 

MK14 6BN 

Box Office: 01908 324466 

www.stantonburytheatre.co.uk 

29 May 

Don’t Dribble n the Dragon 

Tom is a toddler with a cool older brother, a 

secret dragon… and a dribbling problem 

that just won’t stop! When Tom’s endless 

drooling threatens to tear the brothers’ 

friendship apart can a dragon’s crazy magic 

help them put it back together again...or will 

it only end up making things worse. 

7 – 9 July 

Peter Pan the Musical 

In London, city workers hurry homeward as 

darkness falls, worried by reports of babies 

going missing from their prams. In the Darling 

House in Bloomsbury, Mr and Mrs Darling 

reluctantly prepare to go out for the evening, 

leaving their children in the care of Lisa, the 

maid, and Nana, a Newfoundland dog. 

The Elgiva 

HP5 1HR 

Box Office: 01494 582900 

www.elgiva.com 

4 June 

Bear Behaving Badly 

Come and laugh along with Nev, boogie with 

Beatrice and sing along with Blue Peter’s Barney 

Harwood as they are joined by Crazy Keith, Aunt 

Barbara and Mr. Prank in an adventure that’s 

full of mischief, laughter and mayhem!! 

7 July 

Swan Lake 

One of the best known love stories, performed 

by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. 

Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, 

international stars, and the glorious 

music from Tchaikovsky make this a night 

not to be missed. 

Wycombe Swan 

HP11 2XE, Box Office: 01494 512000 

www.wycombeswan.co.uk 

24 – 28 May 

Sleeping Beauty 

With sumptuous sets and costumes, evocative 

lighting and masterly storytelling you will be 

transported in time from the halcyon days of 

the late Edwardian era through to the modern 

day. In a world full of magic, fairies, vampires, 

love and romance, all bought to life by our 

uniquely talented dancers - will Princess 

Aurora ever find her true love again? 


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Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum… 

where history comes alive! 

Located in the pretty Northamptonshire village of Stoke Bruerne, 

The Canal Museum, is a true hidden gem. With its boat trips, 

pond dipping, flight of locks, colourful narrowboats, waterway 

walks, infamous tunnel, two pubs, shop and a café it provides a 

great family day out. In the museum you will discover the story of 

Britain’s canals, from the great engineers and navvies who created 

them to the boat families, leggers and lock-keepers who lived and 

worked on them. You’ll find models of working boats, traditional 

clothing, canal crafts, painted ware, a re-creation of a boat 

builder’s workshop, beautiful historical signs and much more. 

Visit canalrivertrust.org.uk/the-canal-museum for further 

information and details of forthcoming events. 

Tutors not 

Computers! 

First Class Learning are holding an Open Day 

on Saturday 11th June from 11am to 2pm at the 

Broughton Pavilion. Why not join them for a fun 

filled time of games, refreshments, face painting, 

prizes and more. 

Find out how they can help your children become 

confident and meet the new 2016 National 

Curriculum expectations. 

First Class Learning caters for learners from 

Early Years and primary through to GCSE and 

adult students. Their expert tutors support 

your child’s learning in maths, English or both 

subjects together in order to help with their 

school studies, build confidence and develop 

independent learning skills. They use a range of 

learning resources and also support pupils who 

are preparing for SATs and GCSE exams as well as 

school entry tests. 

For more information see: www. 

firstclasslearning.co.uk/mksouth 

Steam Train Rides at Half Term 

For a fabulous day out 

with the kids this half 

term, look no further than 

Buckinghamshire Railway 

Centre! As well as being 

open for a Steaming Day 

on Wednesday 1st June, we 

also have special events 

planned for both weekends 

of half term! 

On Sunday 29th & Bank 

Holiday Monday 30th 

May, it’s our “Beattie 

Bash”, a special steaming 

event celebrating two 

sister locomotives, called 

‘Beatties’, who are 142 

years old! 

On Saturday 4th & Sunday 

5th June, come to our 

“Miniature Traction Engine 

Rally”, where you can 

see around 25 of these 

fascinating machines parading around the site. 

On all of these days, you can enjoy rides behind a full-size steam 

engine, and also, for a small fee, you can take a trip on our ride-on 

miniature railway. There is plenty to see and do, with lots to look at 

and learn about around our 25-acre site, including visitor centre and 

exhibition hall. We are open 10.30am-5pm. 

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Station Road, Quainton, 

Nr Aylesbury, Bucks HP22 4BY 

Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org. 

Email: marketing@bucksrailcentre.org. Tel: 01296 655720 

Find us on Facebook! 

Pen and Ink 

Vocabulary forms one of the linchpins of the 11+ test. 

Half of the test is Verbal Reasoning, and it is tested in 

many forms. 

Preparation for a good vocabulary starts as soon as 

children begin to read. It is the breadth and scale of their 

reading that is key. Novels, comics, instructions, recipes 

– a wide variety of reading sources will go a long way to 

building a strong vocabulary. Much of the preparation for 

the test itself includes time spent simply learning new 

words and their: Antonyms (opposite words); synonyms 

(words with a similar meaning); homonyms/homophones 

(words with a similar sound and a different spelling); 

and homographs (words with double meanings). Trying to 

work out the meaning of a word from the context is also 

important. Comprehension work is critical in this respect, 

and in particular, for the Cloze part of the test. This is 

when words from a passage are removed, and the test asks 

children to fill in the blanks, sometimes with a reference 

list, and sometimes not. 

Also important is teaching children how to successfully 

complete the test. In other words, not spending too long 

on a question that they are completely flummoxed by, but 

rather moving on, and coming back to it later if there is 

time at the end of that section of the test. It’s useful to 

practice working under time pressure as well; the more 

comfortable children are with this, the more relaxed they 

can be during the test. 

T: 01494 773300 www.penandinktuition.co.uk 

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Famous Gladiators at 

Chiltern Open Air Museum 

On Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend 29th - 30th May from 10 am to 5 pm, 

Roman Gladiators will be invading Chiltern Open Air Museum. 

Watch fearsome gladiators in action as a team of criminals, barbarians 

and other prisoners of war, disgraced soldiers and thrill seekers fight 

for the entertainment of the crowds and the Emperor. Who will live, 

and who will die: you decide! Meet the costumed re-enactors and learn 

about life in the 1st century AD with gladiatorial displays taking place 

at 12 and 3pm. 

The gladiators will be brought to life by Britannia, one of the 

largest (and oldest) re-enactment groups in the U.K., they will be 

demonstrating the excitement and brutality of life in the late Roman 

period. Britannia have worked on over 150 TV and film projects, 

including Ridley Scott’s Gladiator and all five series of CBBC’s Horrible 

Histories. 

Siân Hammerton-Fraser, Visitor Experience Manager at Chiltern Open Air 

Museum, says 

“Having worked on Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, Britannia’s gladiatorial 

combat, weapons and battle tactics are fantastic and definitely get 

our crowds roaring! This will be a brilliant, unforgettable way to teach 

the whole family about Roman 

history.” 

The Roman Gladiators event is 

a thrilling action packed and 

educational day for the entire 

family. Be warned there may be 

(fake) blood! Find out more 

www.coam.org.uk 

Changing times 

In recent years there has been much debate over the 

best way to teach maths to children. In primary school, 

when a child is first developing an understanding 

of mathematics, a structured emphasis on learning 

the foundational skills is key. Without a thorough 

understanding of basic principles such as times tables, 

a child will be unable to grasp the more complex 

mathematical problems they will face as they continue 

their education. 

Dr Stephen Curran, founder of AE Tuition and AE 

Publications says “The new maths curriculum, which 

was introduced in 2014, went some way to addressing 

this with a more structured approach to teaching. 

However, there is still work to be done if we want to 

improve our children’s ability to meet the mathematical 

challenges they will face in secondary school and 

beyond.” 

The government has announced that all 11-year-olds 

will be tested on their times tables, as part of the 

Department for Education’s ‘war on innumeracy and 

illiteracy’. In order to pass the test children will need to 

know their times tables up to the 12 times table by the 

age of eleven years old. 

The test will see the first use of on-screen technology 

in nationwide testing as children will complete it on a 

computer. There is something quite heartening in seeing 

the most modern of methods used to assess a skill that is 

once again being given the credence it deserves. 

www.aepublications.co.uk 

Step lays foundations for future learning 

Some of you may remember sitting in a classroom and as the teacher 

talked found yourself losing concentration. You scanned the room only 

to see your classmates seemingly engrossed in the lesson. Panic set in. 

You tried to re-engage with what was being said just as an instruction 

was given. You whispered to your friend, “What do I need to do?” and 

promptly got told off. 

This experience is indicative of someone with processing and working 

memory issues. Over time, this can become isolating and stressful, not 

to mention affect academic results, confidence and self-esteem. It can 

also lead to behavioural problems. 

This is where STEP comes in. STEP aims to help children who are 

struggling to concentrate or can’t stop fidgeting, to unlock their 

academic potential through personalised physical exercises that focus 

on balance, eye tracking and coordination. Delivered in an integrated 

way, the exercises are designed to enhance the performance of the 

cerebellum, the area of the brain responsible for automating tasks, thus 

laying the foundation for future learning. 

STEP is passionate about helping children who are underachieving and 

is actively engaged in discussions with the education sectors in the UK 

and US about the role STEP could play in supporting these individuals. 

Additionally, STEP has just concluded a 12 month UK Pilot Study to 

empirically evidence the impacts it can have. These results can be found 

on www.steptoday.com 

Rumble in the 

jungle - free half 

term fun at Eden! 

Parents on the prowl for free 

half term activities can call 

off the search because Eden 

Shopping Centre at High Wycombe has 

a week of jungle-inspired fun on offer to 

delight children and adults alike! 

Eden’s littlest shoppers can look forward 

to a packed week of entertainment during 

the school holidays with a special series of 

activities just for them! 

Join Eden’s free craft workshops daily at 

Kid’s Corner, where your children can camouflage themselves ready 

for a jungle adventure with free animal mask making sessions from 

11am to 4pm. Intrepid ‘animal explorers’ can then trek their way 

around the centre following a jungle trail to win prizes. 

Each day will focus on a different animal, including giraffes, tigers, 

monkeys, parrots and elephants, with children encouraged to 

decorate them with an array of glitter, feathers and colouring pens. 

As well as learning how to make animal masks, make sure you keep 

an eagle eye out for ‘Safari Steve’ who will also regale children with 

tales of his adventures with animals! 

There are also prizes up for grabs – shoppers can share their event 

photos on social media, tagging Eden and using #KidsCornerEden. 

Check www.edenshopping.co.uk for details – and good luck! 

Half term activities run from Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June 

from 11am – 4pm daily. 

Facebook: /edenshoppingcentre Twitter: @eden_shopping 

Instagram: @edenshoppingcentre 

Website: www.edenshopping.co.uk 


COMPETITIONS 

WIN! 

a family ticket to visit 

Chiltern Open Air 

Museum 

The museum is a great place for families, with a 45-acre site to run 

around and explore. Children can have fun dressing up in vintage 

clothes, meeting the farm animals and enjoying historic toys and 

games. Meet the Vicious Viking warriors on 20th & 21st August, 

take part in the ‘Kiddi Vike’ for warriors under 10 and enjoy the talks 

in the Viking encampment throughout the day. 

To win just answer the following question: 

When is the Vicious Vikings event? 

a) July b) August c) September 

WIN! 

a family ticket (2 adults, 3 children) worth 

£600 to Vitality SportFest 2016! 

30th and 31st July 

Vitality SportFest is the ultimate family sports festival of 

entertainment, camping, competitions and coaching from worldclass 

sporting legends. Taking place at the Wormsley Estate in 

Buckinghamshire, this is the must do festival ticket for sport-mad 

families this summer. 

The Family ticket includes a range of fun activities for the whole family 

see www.sport-fest.co.uk for more information or follow on facebook: 

SportFest or Twitter @sportfest2016: 

*terms and conditions on Primary Times website 

*Family ticket includes two adults and up to 3 children 

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

www.facebook.com/PTBucks 

Closing Date: 4TH July 2016 


or see www.facebook.com/PTBucks 

Closing Date: 4 JULY 2016 

WIN! 

a family ticket to Horrible Histories: 

Groovy Greeks 

History with the nasty bits left in is heading to Aylesbury Waterside 

Theatre with the gruesomely good Horrible Histories 

Tue 28 June – Sat 2 July. 

Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians! Compete in the first ever 

Olympic Games and appear in the very first play…meet your match with 

the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus! Witness the savage Saxons! Oh and 

good luck with surviving the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience! 

For a chance to win a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) to 

Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks on Tue 28 June, 7pm, simply tell us 

which country the 2016 Olympic Games are taking place in this 

Summer – good luck! 


or see www.facebook.com/PTBucks 

Closing Date: 17 JUNE 2016 

WIN! 

Family 

Sunday 

Henley Festival are giving away a family 

ticket (up to 5 people, 1 must be under 

16) for their Family Sunday on Sunday 

10th July 2016, featuring an array 

of children’s entertainers, musicians, 

comedians, magicians and street 

entertainers that will make memories to last a lifetime. 

Highlights include the multi-award winning comedian Jay Foreman 

performing his charmingly sickable songs, explosive experiments from 

Britain’s most dangerous scientist Science Blast, as well interactive soundmixing 

from beatboxer Shlomo. 

KAPW: 2FACED DANCE will see three of planet Earth’s greatest 

superheroes battle head to head for the title of ‘Most Supreme Superhero… 

Ever’, Samuel Prior will trick audiences with his unique style of magic, 

Upswing will showcase their awe-inspiring circus acrobatics, and Henley’s 

very own lighthouse keeper will invite everyone to The Little Lighthouse, 

showing animated films of his adventures and entertaining families all day 

with anecdotes and comic stories. Also performing on Family Sunday will be 

outstanding all-female brass quartet Bella Trumba. 

From watching a mad scientist electrocute audience members and cheering 

on their favourite superheroes, to hearing the adventures of an old seadog, 

there’s plenty of fun to be had for all ages while parents can relax in the 

stunning festival grounds. 

For more information on Henley Festival 2016 Family Sunday visit: 

http://www.henley-festival.co.uk 


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Closing Date: 19 JuNE 2016 

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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 

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Primary Times 

Buckinghamshire, 

Schools Publishing Limited, 

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