DERBY summer 16

Take the Family Back
to 1066 this summer
There’s no better place to entertain all the family this summer than
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire.
Bolsover Castle is taking visitors back to 1066 in back to back events to
kick off the summer. Meet the Normans on Saturday 23- Sunday 24 July
is a large scale outdoor event where families can watch them fight from
horseback and enjoy a Norman falconry display. This is swiftly followed
by the children’s event Norman Knight Time Monday 25- Friday 29 July
where little ones can put all they’ve learnt into practice.
August sees the children’s summer holidays in full swing, and Bolsover
Castle is full to bursting with events to keep them entertained. They can
discover what it takes to be a solider at Roundheads and Cavaliers
on Monday 1- Friday 5, as they take part in the Civil War in King Charles
1’s army; followed by Gruesome Goings On, on Monday 8- Friday 12.
Awesome Archaeology on Monday 15- Friday 19 lets children get their
hands dirty and become daring archaeologists on a mini dig, followed by
Castle Attack from Monday 22- Friday 26.
The popular Grand Medieval Joust takes place on the bank holiday
weekend Sunday 28- Monday 29 August in a thundering battle of bravery
that completes the summer school holiday season.
• Find out more at www.english-heritage.org.uk/Bolsover
Whatever the Weather
Children can get active and try something new with Queen’s Park Sports
Centre in Chesterfield. There are a wide range of both indoor and outdoor
activities to choose from including basketball with the Arrows, rugby with
Sheffield RUFC, ball & racquet sports, water rave and water polo, dance &
cheerleading, athletics & gymnastics, zoolab, archery & climbing wall, martial
arts and more. Visit www.chesterfield.gov.uk/queenspark
Derbyshire has many indoor play centres where the children can have a fun
time burning off their energy whilst the adults relax over a cuppa, and many
have special activities on offer over the summer. They’ll be spoilt for choice
at both Planet Happy and Freddy’s Play Kingdom – they can go to their
very own Beach Party, enjoy special games & craft sessions and meet their
favourite character. Will it be a superhero, character from Frozen, Chase &
Mitchell from Paw Patrol, Minions or Cinderella? Chuckles Play Centre have
an Aloha Summer Party on 15 August and lots of fun activities throughout the
holidays. Visit Chucklebutties Play & Party Centre and make the most of
their ‘Summer Buzz ‘play, picnic & nature trail’ offer for a great day out.
There will be lots to entertain younger visitors this summer at
the National Memorial Arboretum. Special wildlife activities
will take place on Wednesdays throughout the school holidays
and there is the chance to learn more about the Battle of
the Somme by exploring a replica World War I trench. World
War I costumed interpreters will be onsite on selected dates
throughout the holidays and visitors of all ages are encouraged
to contribute to the Arboretum’s mass participation art project
which will commemorate the 19,240 British soldiers killed on
the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Please visit
www.thenma.org.uk for further information.
A feast for all the
family at intu Derby
Thanks to exciting new addition MEXIco, intu Derby is now home to 10
fantastic family friendly restaurants meaning you can grab a great family lunch
or dine out until late 7 days a week.
These include Joe’s Kitchen, home to good honest grub from bangers and
mash to chilli; and their pancakes are a real winner with the kids! For those
craving a homemade burger, look no further than Byron on level 2 where
you’ll find fresh burgers topped with an array of delicious options and a great
lunchtime menu for those with smaller appetites. TGI Fridays and Ed’s Easy
Diner are firm family favourites with their relaxed diner-esq vibes and a menu
full of so many tasty choices you’ll struggle to pick just one dish each. Pizza
Express and Zizzi offer an extensive range of pizzas, pastas and salads sure to
keep even the fussiest eater happy while Nando’s provide a wide ranging menu
for little nandinos who can choose whether to have their chicken extra mild or
a little wild. For something a little more unusual to tempt your taste buds don’t
forget Wagamama and YO! Sushi. Yum!! To find out more visit intu.co.uk/
derby/restaurants. And don’t forget about intu’s very own indoor beach
and superhero days during the school holidays.
Summer learning tips from Kip McGrath in
Derby – facts - did you know?
1. Studies show that kids lose as much as two to three months of
maths and reading skills over the summer period
2. 66 percent of teachers surveyed said they’re spending three to
four weeks at the beginning of the school year teaching old concepts
that have been forgotten.
What can you as a parent do?
1. Take your child to the library and don’t leave until a book has
grabbed their attention.
2. Different forms of play provide opportunities
to use the mathematics and critical thinking
they’ve gained during the school year,
while increasing vocabulary and having
fun.
3. Summer time can be a great time to
continue or even increase your brain
training
4. You might wish to take some specific
academic skills, where your child made
considerable gains during the year or
where your child needs remediation
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Primary Times SUMMER 2016 Issue | www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire