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Welcome back to school. We hope that everyone had a lovely 

summer holiday and that you are all refreshed - the Autumn term 

is a very busy one so we trust the energy levels are running high. 

For those of you who are reading our magazine for the first time, 

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you to plan activities for the weekends and holidays. You will find 

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great theatre productions that are ideal for primary school aged 

children and our Kids' Book Reviews are particularly helpful if you 

are looking for a good read for your child, the reviews are written 

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- see page 14 for details. Whilst we don't really want to start 

thinking about Christmas yet, we have now opened entries for 

our Christmas Card creative competition. Every year we send out 

thousands of Christmas cards and this year we would like your 

primary school aged child to create it! One lucky entry will be 

selected from across our magazines to win this competition and 

details of how to enter can be found on page 14. Good luck. 

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NEWS 

Celebrating SHAKESPEARE 2016 - 

The Party Goes On 

Libraries across England are 

celebrating Shakespeare’s 400th 

anniversary year with special events 

and activities over several months. 

We’ve already had Shakespeare Week 

in March and Shakespeare Selfie 

Saturday in April. Now the party goes 

on. 

The national Celebrating Shakespeare 

2016 campaign, run by the Society 

of Chief Librarians (SCL) and its 

partners, aims to introduce younger 

children to Shakespeare in a fun way, 

to interest teenagers in a playwright 

who was edgy and daring his day, and 

encourage adults to revisit his works 

with a fresh eye. 

Thanks to a £95,500 grant from Arts 

Council England, each of the nine 

English SCL regional groups has a 

commissioning budget to employ 

artists, writers and performers to 

work on exciting, bard-related 

library events over the Summer and 

Autumn. A separate, national budget 

has been set aside for arts-based 

projects in prisons. 

Bard’s Best Bits! 

The libraries of the West Midlands 

have commissioned acclaimed theatre 

company Oddsocks to perform their 

90-minute play for families – Bard’s 

Best Bits… of Romeo and Juliet. 

Performances will take place in 

Warwickshire libraries over the October 

half-term period as follows: 

Mon 24 October: 10.30 

The Core Theatre, Solihull 

Tues 25 October: 6.00 

Rugby Library & Information Centre 

The West Midlands Co-ordinator, Stella 

Thebridge, who is Principal Librarian: 

schools and reading in Warwickshire 

Libraries, said: “We are thrilled to 

have secured such a high-quality 

performance that will encourage 

families to engage with Shakespeare 

whether aged 7 or 107.” 

Tracey Cox, Head of Libraries in Solihull 

and current Chair of West Midlands 

SCL confirmed: “This initiative has 

provided free access to learning 

and cultural opportunity for all our 

communities across the region. It has 

certainly showcased how libraries can 

deliver creative and arts-based activities 

that enrich people’s lives and support 

them to be active citizens”. 

Ayub Khan MBE, who chairs the 

Celebrating Shakespeare 2016 

Steering Group, said: “The ACE 

funding is great news at a time when 

most library budgets are under 

pressure. The grant means library 

services can be more ambitious and 

creative in their plans to mark the 400th 

anniversary of England’s most famous 

writer.” 

Celebrating Shakespeare 2016 has 

had some notable successes so 

far. Around 11,000 people joined 

celebratory library events during 

Shakespeare Week 2016 in March. 

Selfie Saturday on April 23 asked 

people to pick a Shakespeare quote, 

take a selfie, and share it via social 

media. The day generated more than 

6,000 tweets to #shakespeare16 

and has since been shortlisted in 

two categories of the Public Sector 

Communications Awards 2016. 

For More Information 

• Stella Thebridge 

stellathebridge@warwickshire.gov.uk 

• Ayub Khan MBE 

ayubkhan@warwickshire.gov.uk 

Nuneaton School celebrates 

first ‘Good’ Ofsted rating 

Nursery Hill Primary School in Nuneaton is celebrating its recent Ofsted 

rating; receiving its first ever ‘good’ outcome in all 5 inspection judgements and 

its overall effectiveness. 

Inspectors noted that both staff and governors know how well every pupil is 

progressing and help pupils who fall behind to catch up quickly. It is therefore 

no surprise that pupils enjoy learning, behave well in lessons and work hard! 

Pupils in year 5 and teachers at St Mary’s Catholic Primary 

School, Southam, have been presented with a trophy for achieving 

a 100% return of home fire safety checks to Warwickshire Fire and 

Rescue Service’s Junior Fire Safety Champion Scheme. 

The trophy was presented by Area Commander Dave Pemberton 

from Warwickshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service Primary 

School at 9.30am on Thursday 14 th July. 

Well done to all at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School for this fantastic 

achievement. 

British Motor 

Museum 

launches 

its autumn 

programme of 

workshops 

The British Motor Museum 

is delighted to announce its 

autumn series of motoring 

related workshops. Topics 

covered include photography, 

drawing and classic car 

ownership. Each course 

includes entry to the Museum 

so participants can visit the 

extensive collection of British 

historical cars. 

‘Drawing from Automotive 

History’ takes place on 24 

September. The day is designed 

to suit pen and ink sketchers of 

varied abilities. The course will 

cover basic drawing hints and 

tips, rules of composition, finding 

a new angle, drawing metal and 

painted textures and individual 

tuition and pointers designed 

to improve drawing. Whilst the 

focus is on drawing cars, this 

workshop will suit all sketchers. 

The cost is £37 per person 

including morning coffee. 

The popular ‘Classic Virgins’ 

Experience Day returns on 

1 October. This hands-on, 

informative day is aimed at 

those considering buying and 

owning a classic car. Experts will 

deliver guidance on the theory 

of classic car ownership and 

provide workshop based basic 

maintenance sessions. After 

the workshop session there 

will be free rides in a variety of 

classic cars. The cost is £90 

per person to include lunch and 

refreshments. 

Pre booking is essential. To find 

out more information please visit 

the website at 

www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk 

or to book a place please call 

01926 927823. 

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If you are looking for more inspiration, there 

are over 350 events on our website 

www.primarytimes.net/warwickshire 

Until 25 Sept 

SPUDFEST- Harvest Your Own 

Potatoes 

National Forest Adventure Farm, 

DE13 9SJ 

10:00am-6:00pm Take the Spud 

Shuttle Tractor Ride to our Potato 

Plot and dig up your own spuds for 

FREE*! Tickets £8.05, Under 2’s Free. 

T: 01283 533933 

www.adventurefarm.co.uk 

Until 30 Sept 

Shakespeare Steps 

Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QW 

FREE EVENT Step into Shakespeare’s shoes 

and stage mini scenes from his life and works. 

Based on the seven ages of man (As You Like 

It, Act II). Look for instructions on 

the pavement as you walk from 

Shakespeare’s Birthplace, past 

Shakespeare’s school and up 

to the Royal Shakespeare 

Theatre. Leaflets - with a 

map of the route, fun facts, 

background stories and a 

treasure hunt challenge - will 

be available from Shakespeare 

Birthplace Trust properties, Holy Trinity 

Church, Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and the 

Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The last scene is 

within the Royal Shakespeare Theatre which is 

open from 10:00am every day (closing times 

vary). T : 01789 204016 

www.shakespeare.org.uk 

Until 18 Nov 

Somme 100 - En Masse 

National Memorial Arboretum, DE13 7AR 

FREE EVENT, donations gratefully accepted. 

Join us to help create a magnificent art 

installation to represent those 19,240 soldiers 

who lost their lives on the first day of the 

Battle of the Somme on July 1st 1916. This 

mass-participation project will be created 

in partnership with an Artist in Residence 

and provides the opportunity for individual 

visitors, families, community groups and 

schools to contribute towards a cumulative 

work of art, the final piece of which will be 

placed in situ at a special service on 18th 

November. Don’t miss the opportunity to 

make your own personal tribute. A perfect 

activity for families! T: 01283 245100 

www.thenma.org.uk 

Until 20 Nov 

Nature Notes 

The Herbert Gallery, CV1 5QP 

A multi-sensory exhibition, explore 

local wildlife like never before. 

Don’t forget to Uncover the brilliance of the 

say you saw it in natural world and investigate 

Primary Times! how wildlife adapts and changes 

through the seasons. Discover 

things to touch and smell, exciting 

interactive activities, beautiful artworks 

and real natural history specimens that will 

change the way you look at the world around 

you! T: 024 7623 7521 www.theherbert.org 

We check 

listings carefully but 

event details and prices 

may be subject to change. 

Please always check 

with the venue. 

Until 15 Jan 2017 

Brick Wonders Family Day 

The Herbert Gallery, CV1 5QP 

10:00am-3:00pm Calling LEGO® builders and 

mini-brick architects big and small… A world 

of imagination and creativity is waiting for 

you! Discover the endless possibilities of 

these much loved little bricks, as 

we journey through history and 

around the globe. A treat for 

all ages, bring your curiosity, 

build your imagination 

and explore the world brick 

by brick. With over 70 awe 

inspiring models, including the 

Great Wall of China and Niagara 

Falls, marvel at the shapes and structures 

that can be snapped together to create the 

most iconic man-made, natural and ancient 

wonders of the world. T: 024 7623 7521 

www.theherbert.org 

8 Sept 

Chatterbooks 

Alcester Library, B49 5DZ 

4:00pm-5:00pm Encouraging children, 

from ages four to twelve, to take pleasure in 

reading. Book talk, fun games and crafts. 

T: 01789 762430 

www.warwickshire.gov.uk 

Chatterbooks 

Atherstone Library, CV9 1AX 

FREE EVENT 4:00pm-5:00pm Encouraging 

children, from ages four to twelve, to take 

pleasure in reading. Book talk, fun games and 

crafts. T: 0300 555 8171 

www.warwickshire.gov.uk 

8 – 11 Sept 

Heritage Open Day 

Bagot’s Castle, CV8 3AR 

FREE EVENT Bagot’s Castle probably built 

sometime in the 1380s by Sir William Bagot 

a distinguished nobleman is thought to 

have entertained Richard II. Artefacts and 

photographs from the excavation work are 

on display. Walk to the ruins of the Castle and 

Summer house, visiting the Bagot goats and 

Herdwick sheep on your way then stroll along 

the River Sowe and visit the fishponds. Picnic 

area with seating available. Also on site is the 

former tank testing area used by Alvis Motor 

Company. www.bagotscastle.org.uk 


Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum, 

CV32 4AA 

FREE EVENT Tours conducted by curators, 

exploring the history of the Royal Pump 

Rooms including unseen areas. Tours start at 

11:00am from the gallery desk and will last 

approximately one hour. Booking essential 

T: 01926 742700 

www.heritageopendays.org.uk 

10 Sept 

Bat Walk 

Charlecote, CV35 9ER 

7:30pm-8:30pm The walk is led by 

Warwickshire Bat Group who will provide 

detectors for you to hear the bats. Bring a 

torch and you might be lucky enough to catch 

a glimpse of these fantastic creatures. Suitable 

for ages 8 plus. Tickets £5. To book 

T: 01789 470277 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

Bats Alive 

Ryton Pools Country Park, CV8 3BG 

8:30pm-10:30pm A chance to see live bats 

up close. An evening slide presentation by a 

Ranger, then professional bat ecologist, Jon 

Russell, will be showing us some live, captive 

bats. This will be followed by a night time 

stroll to spot these amazing animals in their 

natural habitat. £4.50 per person. Booking 

essential. T: 024 7630 5592 

www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk 

Behind the Scenes at the Archives 

Warwickshire County Record Office, CV34 4JS 

FREE EVENT 2:00pm and 3:15pm tours. Find 

out how we care for Warwickshire’s precious 

documents at the County Record Office and 

go behind the scenes to visit our strong 

rooms. See some of the treasures within our 

collections on display, from the oldest map to 

the Album of Known Thieves. T: 01926 738959 

www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk 

Coventry Transport Museum Open 

Store Day 

Coventry Transport Museum, CV1 1JD 

FREE EVENT 10:30am-3:30pm A fantastic 

chance to travel on the Museum’s 1963 

Daimler Double Decker Bus to view the 

museum’s off-site vehicle store. There will be 

expert staff and volunteers on hand to talk 

about the collection. Booking essential 

T: 024 7623 4270 

www.transport-museum.com 


Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery, CV11 5TU 

FREE ENTRY 11:00am-4:00pm Design your 

own Medieval Nuneaton Abbey window using 

card and coloured tissue. You can also find out 

how the Abbey helped to give Nuneaton its 

name. T: 02476 350720 

www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk 


Belgrade Theatre CV1 1GS 

10:00am-5:00pmThe Belgrade Theatre was 

built in 1958 as part of the reconstruction 

of Coventry after World War II. It acquired 

its name in recognition and thanks for a gift 

of timber from the Serbian Capital City of 

Belgrade that was used in the construction of 

the auditorium. Backstage tour - commences 

at 10:15am, Red Lane Workshop & Wardrobe 

Tours, ‘Stages Through the Ages’ Family 

Heritage Trail and Quiz. Fabulous Fifties 

Vintage and Vinyl Fayre. Booking essential. 

T: 024 7655 3055 www.belgrade.co.uk 

Heritage Open Days: Children’s Trail 

Coombe Country Park, CV3 2AB 

10:00am-4:00pm Capability Clues are all 

around the park. Pick up a free trail leaflet at 

the Visitor Centre to see if you can find where 

the famous landscape gardener left his mark. 

T: 024 7645 3720 www.coventry.gov.uk 

Kids Run Free 

Longford Park, CV6 7BE 

FREE EVENT 9:00am Get the kids up and 

running. There are specific distances for each 

age group ranging from 50m-1km. Whether 

your child is the next Olympic champion or 

just starting to find their running legs there 

is something to suit everyone. Suitable for 

children up to 16 years old. To register 

T: 07711 349592 www.kidsrunfree.co.uk 

Open Day 

The Abbey Theatre, CV11 5DB 

10:00am-4:00pm General public access 

to all areas of the theatre, both front and 

backstage, and an introduction to the 

volunteering opportunities available. 

Advance booking of a guided tour is 

recommended. To book 

T: 07799 803944 

www.abbeytheatre.co.uk 

The Chocolate 5k - Dorridge 

Dorridge Village Hall, B93 8QA 

2:00pm Charity Fun Run for Birmingham 

St Mary’s Hospice. Runners will approach 

chocolate stations along the 5k course 

offering a variety of chocolate treats and 

plenty of water to keep you hydrated. On 

finishing the course, runners will receive a 

chocolate medal and gain free entry into 

the post-run chocolate buffet which is sure 

to leave you feeling sweet. Please note that 

all participants under the age of 16 MUST 

be accompanied by an adult. Additional 

refreshments, games and entertainment will 

also be available. Adults £15, Children (5- 6) 

£10, Under 5s go free. Booking essential 

T: 0121 472 1191 

www.birminghamhospice.org.uk 

Tractor Folk 


FREE EVENT 1:00pm-2:30pm Live acoustic 

musical performance from Wes Finch on 

our Village Green. This is kindly supported 

by Michael McEntee and the Big Comfy 

Bookshop. T: 024 7623 4270 


Woodland Festival 

Hartshill Hayes Country Park, CV10 0TE 

10:00am-4:00pm Country Parks have joined 

forces with the Forestry Section to put on this 

major woodland festival. It will be a full day 

of entertainment and education where you 

can even try your hand at some traditional 

country crafts. Meet wood turners, willow 

weavers, chainsaw sculptors, conservation 

organisations and our volunteer group. There 

will also be modern day forestry machinery 

demonstrations and the chance to hone your 

woodland survival skills. T: 01827 872660 


what's on where 


Pokémon Go: 

a parent's guide 

Tips and advice for keeping children 

safe on Pokémon Go 

Pokémon Go is a game where you collect and 

trade cute creatures called Pokémon (Pocket 

Monsters). 

It's one of the first popular games to use 

"augmented reality" - a kind of cross between real 

life and an online world. The game makes it look 

like Pokémon appear in real life places by using the 

GPS and camera on your phone. 

It's already become a craze in Australia and 

America, and has made it's way into the news 

across the world. 

Here, we'll take you through what you need to 

know about the game and how you can help keep 

children using the app safe. 

Pokémon Go explained 

Pokémon 

Poké Ball 

Pokédex 

Pokémon (Pocket Monsters) 

are little creatures that can 

be captured by Pokémon 

Trainers using a small 

spherical device called a 

Poké Ball. There are different 

types of Pokémon, with 

different moves, abilities and 

stats. The aim of the game is 

to capture as many Pokémon 

and to win as many 'gyms' 

as you can to become the 

Pokémon Master. 

Pokémon Gyms 

Pokémon Gyms are 

buildings located throughout 

the world where Pokémon 

Trainers can train and 

compete. Pokémon Gyms 

are usually located in public 

meeting spots, like parks or 

churches and memorials. 

This is done using a 

Google-style in-game map 

that shows you where the 

Pokémon and locations are 

in your real life location. 

The Poké Ball is a spherical 

device used to capture 

Pokémon. The Poké Ball 

is thrown at Pokémon 

and when it hits them, the 

Pokémon are sucked inside. 

Pokédex is an electronic 

device which stores the data 

of Pokémon once they're 

captured. The Pokémon 

Trainer must attempt to fill 

the Pokédex by capturing the 

different types of Pokémon. 

The Risks: There are loads of good things about the 

game, and there’s a reason it’s become so popular. But it’s 

important to learn the risks involved: 

• Meeting people they don't know face-to-face 

The game is designed to bring people together. Usually strangers. So you never 

know who they might meet. 

• There's a physical risk 

It's easy to forget to look where you're going with this game, but they need to be 

careful of where they end up. There are already stories of people being lured to 

places that aren't safe for children. 

• It can cost a lot of money 

There are in-app purchases and other incentives which can cost up to £79.99 

(14,500 Pokécoins). Make sure the app's set up without payment options. 

• Access to personal data 

Pokémon Go asks for personal information like your child's birth date and email 

address, which they're asked to enter or receive through social media accounts. 

Parents have the right to contact the creators to stop them from using their 

personal information. 

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World Record Attempt 

Upton House and Gardens, OX15 6HT 

11:00am-3:00pm We are aiming for the 

longest line of knitted bunting in-keeping 

with our year of Victory celebrations after 

WWII. Come along anytime and drop in to see 

what’s going on. Thread some bunting onto 

tape or help sew the bunting in place so it’s 

meets the Guinness World Record regulations! 

Free event, normal admission charges apply. 

T: 01295 670266 


10 – 11 Sept 

Heritage Open Days: Festival of Craft 

Coombe Country Park, CV3 2AB 

10:00am Coombe Abbey Woodturners 

return for their 3rd annual festival featuring 

woodturning, heritage craft stalls and 

demonstrations. T: 024 7645 3720 

www.coventry.gov.uk 

Heritage Open Day- Shakespeare 400 

Allesley Park, CV5 9AD 

FREE EVENT 10:30am-4:00pm Allesley Park’s 

18th century walled garden set in 52 acres 

of historic parkland was constructed during 

the reign of George III. It has been partly 

re-created by a group of volunteers producing 

chemical-free food for its monthly markets 

and also serves as an educational resource for 

local schools and the community. Sunday - 

cookery demonstrations, home brewed wine 

competition, crafts, children adventure trail, 

treasure hunt and traditional live music. Tours 

will be available each day at 2:00pm. 

T: 024 7640 2030 

www.allesley parkwalledgarden.co.uk 

Heritage Open Day - BBC 

BBC Coventry & Warwickshire, CV1 5SQ 

FREE EVENT 10:00am-4:00pm BBC Coventry 

and Warwickshire have been on air since 

September 2005. Visitors can expect a behind 

the scene tour of the broadcasting studios and 

newsroom led by dedicated BBC staff. Tours 

begin in our Open Centre and will include the 

studios used by our presenters every day. You’ll 

find out how we find our news stories and see 

the Midlands Today TV area. Duration of the 

tour is approximately 30-40 minutes. Booking 

essential. T: 0247 655 1000 www.bbc.co.uk 


Saltisford Canal Trust, CV34 5RJ 

FREE EVENT 9:00am-5:00pm The Saltisford 

Canal Arm is all that remains of the Warwick 

terminus of the Warwick and Birmingham 

Canal. It is home to numerous colourful 

narrowboats, set in a waterside park close to 

the centre of the historic town of Warwick. 

Our grounds contain lawns, orchard, and 

a sensory garden, with a unique lockgate 

sculpture, picnic area, small residential garden 

plots, mature hedgerows and a restored canal 

warehouse which is now our visitor centre and 

office. There will be short dayboat trips, a craft 

fair, model boat displays, historic boats to see 

around, local canal/wildlife groups, tombola 

and raffle. T: 01926 490006 

www.saltisfordcanal.co.uk 


The Shakespeare Centre, CV37 6QW 

10:00am-4:00pm A pop up exhibition 

looking at plants, gardens and gardening 

in Shakespeare’s time, the gardens of 

Shakespeare’s family homes and in his plays, 

explored through our world class library, 

archive and museum collections. View Tudor 

gardening implements, early printed herbals 

and gardening books, historic photos, theatre 

archives and local archive documents and 

drawings. Children can design a Tudor knot 

garden, get a picture of yourself as a Tudor 

gardener, make a lavender bag or learn how to 

use the intriguing Tudor “tinkler”. Suitable for 

visitors aged 3 upwards. T: 01789 204016 



Hill Close Gardens, CV34 6HF 

FREE EVENT A rare group of recently restored 

Victorian detached gardens with summer 

houses. Contemporary visitor centre and 

Victorian Greenhouse. There is also a trail for 

children to explore and follow. 

T: 01926 493339 www.hillclosegardens.com 


Marton Museum Of Country Bygones, CV23 

9SA FREE EVENT 10:30am-5:00pm An eclectic 

mix of artefacts showing how people lived 

and worked in the country. All of the exhibits 

were acquired locally and cover a wide 

variety of aspects of country life. ‘Hands on’ 

exhibits for visitors to try out and maybe 

some demonstrations. There will be straw 

available for visitors to try their hand at corn 

dolly making. 

www.heritageopendays.org.uk 

The International N Gauge Show 

Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, CV31 1XN 

10:00am This major show is dedicated to N 

GAUGE with over 40 specialist suppliers and 

30 layouts expected. There will be a full range 

of modern image, steam, continental and 

American layouts on display - suitable for all 

age groups and family friendly. 

T: 01926 614101 www.ngaugeshow.co.uk 

Leamington Spa Food and Drink 

Festival 

Leamington Spa Pump Room Gardens, CV32 

4AA FREE ENTRY 10:00am Over 150 exhibitors, 

cookery demonstrations with local chefs on 

the LIVE Cookery Theatre, Kids Make and 

Bake Cookery School and live music from the 

Bandstand, there is something for everyone. 

T: 01926 470634 

www.leamingtonfoodfestival.co.uk 

The October Half Term 

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publish on October 10th 

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ClickerTastic Attitude Festival 

Hatton Country World, CV35 8XA 

FREE ENTRY The events prime attraction will 

be one of the UKs first Disc Dog competitions. 

Visitors will be able to watch talented human 

and canine teams take to the arena and 

compete to do as many impressive catches as 

they can in the allotted time. They promise to 

wow all those watching with their skills and 

teamwork whilst most importantly, having 

FUN! T: 07480 096996 www.hattonworld.com 

Potato Shindig 

Hatton Adventure World, CV35 8XA 

12:00noon-5:00pm Help children learn where 

their food comes from by harvesting potatoes 

from our Potato Patch and then take them 

home to cook. One bag of potatoes per child 

per day. T: 01926 843411 

www.hattonworld.com 

Retro Truck Show 

British Motor Museum, CV35 0BJ 

10:00am-4:00pm The show will feature an 

expected display of over 350 of the best 

modern classic trucks, manufactured between 

1960 and 2000. This two day show highlights 

some of the UK’s leading manufacturers such as 

Volvo, Scania and DAF. There will also be a large 

indoor model show within the main museum 

building and various trade stands. To book T : 

01926 641 188 


10 Sept – 22 Oct 

Kids Run Free 

Newbold Comyn Park, CV32 4EW 

Olton Jubilee Park, B92 8QE 


running on the second and fourth Saturday of 

the month. There are specific distances for each 





children up to 16 years old. To register T: 07711 

349592 

www.kidsrunfree.co.uk 

10 Sept – 6 Nov 

Interactive exhibition by Techniquest 

- Musiquest 

Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery, CV11 5TU 

FREE ENTRY Make some noise with this handson 

family-friendly show. Learn about how 

sounds are made and have fun trying out all 

the different experiments on offer. Advisable 

times to visit this show are Friday-Sunday, or 

after 3:30pm Tuesday–Thursday. 

T: 02476 350720 

www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk 

10 Sept – 27 Nov 

Weekend Family Arts 

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, B3 3DH 

11:00am-1:00pm Drop in on a weekend to 

create lots of different things. Various activities 

with future sessions including making 

maquettes, Ancient Greek crafts and story book 

themed name plaques. Suitable for all ages 

but younger children may need some help. 

Children must be accompanied by a responsible 

adult at all times. Tickets £2 per participating 

child (no charge for members). 

T: 0121 348 8000 

www.birminghammuseums.org.uk 

11 Sept 

Big Fun Run 

Coventry’s War Memorial Park, CV3 6PT 

FREE FOR UNDER 5’s 11:00am Run for fitness, 

run for charity, run for fun...just run! In fact, 

run, jog, walk, dance or whatever other 

method you choose over this 5k course, there’s 

no pressure, just some easy moves and lots of 

laughs. It’s all about getting involved, having 

fun and enjoying the whole experience. 

Fancy dress is always welcome however a 

comfortable pair of trainers is a must! To 

register T: 024 7678 6281 

www.bigfunrun.com 

Dorridge Day 

Dorridge Park, B93 8LJ 

12:00noon-4:00pm Family fun day with 

fairground attractions, stalls and shows, 

organised by Knowle and Dorridge Round 

Table. Entrance fee £2 per person or £6 per 

family. www.kandd.org.uk 


Coughton Court, B49 5JA 

FREE ENTRY 11:00am-4:00pm Coughton Court 

is an imposing Tudor house set in beautiful 

gardens. Coughton Court has been home to 

the Throckmorton family for 600 years. Explore 

fascinating personalities and Catholic treasures 

around the house. Coughton is still very much 

a family home with an intimate feel: the 

Throckmorton family live here, managing the 

stunning gardens which they have created. 

Children can enjoy the Activity Shed with a 

wealth of trails and activities to keep them 

busy. T: 01789 400777 



Rose Narrowboats, CV23 0PU 

FREE EVENT 11:00am-4:00pm Enjoy boat trips 

on our day boat ‘Rosette’. A selection of our 

hire boats to walk through and check out all 

the facilities on board. Historic working boats. 

Various canal maintenance boats. 

www.rose-narrowboats.co.uk 



FREE ENTRY 11:00am-4:00pm Take a trip back 

to the 1940s and explore our award winning 

‘Banking for Victory’ presentation. Find out

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about the lives of those who lived here during 

the Second World War and enjoy a hands-on 

approach to history. Enjoy short art talks 

throughout the afternoon by our passionate 

volunteers, and get stuck in making some art of 

your own: suitable for all ages and all abilities. 

Free event, normal admission charges apply. 

T: 01295 670266 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

Junior Chorus Auditions 

Royal Spa Centre, CV32 4HN 

FREE EVENT 9:30am DO YOU HAVE STAR QUALITY? 

DO YOU LOVE TO PERFORM? If so and would love 

to be part of this pantomime this Christmas come 

along to the open auditions for the Junior Chorus. 

The Auditions are open to all children aged 9-16 

years. For application form T: 01926 334418 

www.warwickdc.gov.uk 

Open Day 

Charlecote Mill, CV35 8BB 

11:00am-5:00pm See for yourself how flour 

is milled in the traditional way at this historic 

Watermill. Adults £3.50 Child £2. 

T: 01789 842072 www.charlecotemill.co.uk 

Polo in the Park 

Dallas Burston Polo Club, Stoneythorpe Estate, 

Southam, CV47 2DL 

FREE ENTRY 11:00am-5:00pm Bring a picnic, a 

couple of chairs and settle down for an afternoon 

of polo and exciting exhibitions, including the 

Knights of Middle England. Enjoy plenty of 

children’s activities and a vintage car show from 

Wolston Motor Group! 

T: 019 2681 1111 www.ixlevents.com 

Sue Pike Equine and Animal Rescue 

(SPEAR) Open Day 

Cotswold House, CV35 8JN 

11;00am Open Day with Donkey Driving, 

Dressage Demo, Heavy Horse, Fun Dog Show 

(registration at 1:00pm) and Rescued Pony 

Parade for the SPEAR Animal charity event that 

specialises mostly, although not exclusively, in the 

care of equines and other large animals. Adults 

£2.50, Child £3. 

T: 01926 842129 www.spearcharity.org.uk 

17 Sept 

Family Workshop - King Lear 

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, CV37 6BB 

10:00am-11:30am Introduce your family to 

Shakespeare in a fun and active workshop. 

We approach the play from the first day of 

rehearsal, exploring Shakespeare’s plays 

and characters on our feet and speaking the 

language. No previous acting experience or 

knowledge of the play is necessary. Suitable 

for ages 8+. Please note that children must be 

accompanied by an adult. Adults £5 Child £3.50. 

Booking essential. T: 0844 8001144 

www.rsc.org.uk 

RSPCA Coventry, Nuneaton and District 

Branch Paws in the Park 


11:00am-1:00pm Sponsored 3km dog 

walk. Stalls for you to browse and fun for 

all the family. Registration £10 includes a 

t-shirt for the dog walker and a certificate of 

completion. T: 024 7633 6616 www.RSPCAcoventryandnuneaton.org.uk/events 

Tractor Folk 


FREE EVENT 1:00pm-2:30pm Live acoustic 

musical performance from Willow and Tool 

Band on our Village Green. This is kindly 

supported by Michael McEntee and the Big 

Comfy Bookshop. T: 024 7623 4270 


Wildlife Watch : Harvest Bonanza 

National Memorial Arboretum, DE13 7AR 

2:00pm-4:00pm We will be collecting fruit and 

nuts from trees and shrubs in the Arboretum 

to create a harvest bonanza. Child £1. Booking 

essential. T: 01283 245100 

www.thenma.org.uk 



See event details 10 Sept. T: 01295 670266 


17 – 18 Sept 

Autumn Watch Weekend 

Lower Drayton Farm, ST19 5RE 

10:00am-5:00pm Love nature? Want to learn 

about the wildlife that calls the farm home? 

Look at everything from wild birds to mammals 

and insects while they’re busily preparing for 

the winter months ahead. T: 01785 330757 

www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk 

Children’s Market 

Hatton Country World, CV35 8XA 

10:00am-5:00pm A market place to buy all 

kinds of wonderful things for babies and 

children up to the age of 12 years plus find out 

about some great local activities and classes in 

the area. There will also be a range of activities 

for the children too! T: 01926 843411 




See event details 10-11 Sept. T: 01926 843411 


17 Sept – 15 Oct 

Kids Run Free 

St Nicholas Park, CV34 4QY 


running on the first and third Saturday of the 

month. There are specific distances for each 






T: 07711 349592 


18 Sept 

Fun In The Park 

Tudor Grange Leisure Centre and Park, B91 3LU 

11:00am-5:00pm This annual charity 

fundraising event organised by Soroptimist 

is fun for all the family. There is dog show, a 

classic car show, cycling events and an arena 

with shows and displays from talented local 

groups and artists. Adults £2, Child £1, Family 

£5. T: 0121 704 8000 

www.funinthepark-solihull.co.uk 

Octavian Droobers Orienteering event - 

Tony Haw Score 

Elmdon Park, B92 9EJ 

FREE EVENT FOR CHILDREN 10:00am-12:30pm 

Do you and your family enjoy walking, 

jogging or running? Try the outdoor adventure 

navigation sport of orienteering with courses 

from 1km to 6km, easy to advanced, to suit 

all abilities and ages from 5 to 85! Help is 

available to all newcomers. A large scale map 

and electronic timer are also provided - bring a 

compass if you have one. Adults £5. £1 for the 

hire of a timer. T: 01926 632189. 

www.octavian-droobers.org 


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Open Air Fiesta 

Abbey Fields, CV8 1QG 

Expect a whole host of interactive activities 

including theatre, dance, music, poetry, 

storytelling, sculpture, face-painting, lanternmaking, 

instrument workshops, open mic 

sessions, sensory play areas for our very little 

guests and much, much more. Couple that 

with gourmet food and drink, artisan stalls, 

live music and a social seating area. 

www.kenilworthfestival.co.uk 

24 Sept 

Family Wild Life 

Hampton Wood and Meadow, CV35 8AS 

10:00am-12:00noon Designed for the whole 

family with the kids taking the lead! Our 

experts will guide you through a nature 

reserve, helping you and your family to 

identify what you find. Tickets £5. Booking 

essential. T: 02476 302912 

www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk 





24 – 25 Sept 



See event details 10-11 Sept. T: 01926 843411 


Soldier’s Camp 

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and 

Country Park, CV13 0AD 

11:00am-3:00pm Join our in-house 

re-enactors Les Routiers de Rouen in the 

Ambion Arena. Meet medieval soldiers and 

families preparing for battle, with weapons 

and armour, costumes, medicines and of 

course children’s activities. Adults £2.50 Child 

£1.50.To book T: 01455 290429 

www.bosworthbattlefield.com 

Apple Days 

Mary Arden’s Farm, CV37 9UN 

10:00am-5:00pm Apple themed games 

and cooking displays for the whole family 

as we celebrate the end of the harvest at 

our Michaelmas fair. Experience the hustle 

and bustle of a 16th Century hiring fair as 

you meet Tudor characters & learn about 

their professions. Chat to a housemaid, 

a shepherd, and a blacksmith before 

deciding whether you’re more of a Tudor 

fool or the village wise woman! Celebrate 

the bounties of the harvest at our apple 

display, apple juice and cider bar. Enjoy 

Tudor cooking demonstrations with apple 

recipes to take home with you. Join in with 

our Tudor dancing. Meet the Tudors giving 

demonstrations of traditional skills at our 

hiring fair. T: 01789 293455 


25 Sept 

1km Kids Run Free Fun Run 

Draycote Water, CV23 8AB 

FREE EVENT 8:45am Part of the Run for Rotary 

event. Registration essential. T: 01926 336628 


Doll and Teddy Fair 

National Motorcycle Museum, B92 0EJ 

10:30am-4:00pm Up to 90 quality stands 

full of antique, new, artist and collectable 

dolls and teddies, plus restorers, supplies and 

accessories. Admission £4.00, accompanied 

children FREE. T: 01675 443311 

www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk 

Food For Free 

Ryton Pools Country Park, CV8 3BG 

1:00pm-3:00pm Experience the Warwickshire 

hedgerows in a way that most people miss: 

the treasures hidden under every leaf and 

around the next corner. Discover the art of 

foraging: how to identify, harvest, prepare 

and cook a plethora of wild foods before 

experiencing the culinary delights of the 

countryside kitchen in an extraordinary feast 

of traditional hedgerow fare for all. Adults £6, 

Child £4. Booking essential. T: 024 7630 5592 


Shakespeare In Space 

Hall’s Croft, CV37 6BG 

2:00pm-4:00pm Four poets and performers 

featured in the Emma Press anthology 

Watcher of the Skies: Poems about Space 

and Aliens will read poems about marvellous 

machines and alien encounters, roaming freely 

across time and space, with a little splash 

of Shakespeare thrown in. They will also be 

asking the audience for suggestions to write 

a group poem together. Suitable for ages 6+, 

with lively, musical poems which will appeal 

to children and adults alike. Tickets £5. 

T: 01789 338533 www.shakespeare.org.uk 

28 Sept 

WiFi Wars 

Royal Spa Centre, CV32 4HN 

7:00pm A live comedy game show where 

you play along! Login with your smartphone 

or tablet (make sure you’ve got plenty of 

battery!) and compete in a range of games, 

quizzes and challenges to win the show, and 

prizes! Suitable for ages 11 plus. Adult £15, 

Child £10. To book T: 01926 334418 


1 Oct 

Kids Run Free 

Bedworth Cricket Club, CV12 8JH 

Bentley Heath Park, B93 9BH 


Jubilee Leisure Centre, CV10 7EZ 

Whitehall Recreation Ground, CV22 5LJ 








T: 07711 349592 www.kidsrunfree.co.uk 

Make A Hedgehog Home 

Brandon Marsh, CV3 3GW 

FREE EVENT 10:00am-3:00pm Drop in and 

make a hedgehog home to put in your garden! 

The hedgehog team will be on hand to show 

you how to assemble the house, which you 

will be able to take away with you. Your 

newly made home will be made with simple 

materials, such as cardboard, yet help to 

provide valuable shelter for a hedgehog to 

hibernate in this winter. T: 024 7630 8999 

www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk 

World Space Day 

The National Space Centre, LE4 5NS 

This year World Space Week is all about 

remote sensing and celebrates the beauty of 

planet Earth from space, the satellites that 

make our lives easier and more fun, and the 

unmanned missions to other worlds that help 

us unravel the mysteries of the Solar System. 

We’re celebrating with a day of workshops, 

craft sessions and an afternoon of sun gazing 

that all the family can enjoy. Our activities 

are perfect for all ages, especially for younger 

visitors. All activities are included in our 

standard day ticket price. T: 0116 261 0261 

www.spacecentre.co.uk 

1 – 2 Oct 

World War I History Weekend 


10:00am-5:00pm Commemorate the centenary 

of the First World War. Explore B2737- the Battle 

Bus, on loan from London Transport Museum, 

and meet our ‘Tommy’ in the trenches and 

learn about the conditions soldiers lived in 

on the front lines.Visit the Field Hospital and 

discover how injuries sustained in battle led to 

the discovery of new medical techniques and 

the foundations of plastic surgery! The Royal 

Warwickshire Regiment 1914 - 1918 Living 

History Group will be on hand with dynamic 

displays and re-enactments. A memorable day 

out for the whole family. T : 01926 927821 


Festival of Flight Spectacular 

Ragley Hall, B49 5NJ 

Family air show, featuring top display pilots 

from around the world. Aerobatic displays on 

both days, World War II pyrotechnics display. 

Boats, cars, craft fair, small fun fair for children, 

on-site camping, fantastic trade support 

something for all the family. Saturday night 

will host a fantastic night show spectacular, 

featuring lazer lights, fireworks and light show. 

T: 01789 762090 www.festivaloflight.uk 

2 Oct 

2016 British Dog Grooming 

Championship 

Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, CV31 1XN 

9:30am-5:30pm This Championship will 

determine this year’s Groomer of the Year and 

the Newcomer of the Year. T: 01926 613887 

www.petcare.org.uk 

7 – 9 Oct 

Destination Star Trek Europe 

nec, B40 1NT 

Celebrate 50 years of Star Trek, yes 50 years 

of seeking out new life and new civilisations 

and to keep boldly going where no one has 

gone before! Meet the cast and crew, explore 

interactive exhibits, learn about Star Trek’s 

impact on science, space and technology, 

and enjoy parties fit for a golden anniversary. 

Booking essential T: 0121 780 4141 

www.thenec.co.uk 

8 Oct 

Kids Run Free 

Longford Park, CV6 7BE 







children up to 16 years old. To register T: 07711 

349592 


8 – 9 Oct 

Bake To Make A Difference and Hospice 

Open Day Afternoon Tea 

Mary Ann Evans Hospice, CV10 7QL 

Baking competition with categories for 6 

years and under, 7-10 year olds, 11-16 year 

olds and ages 17 and over. Entries on Saturday 

8th October between 2:00pm-4:00pm. £2 for 

each entry. Cakes will be judged and winners 

announced at the Afternoon Tea on Sunday 

9th October where cakes will be auctioned to 

raise funds for the Hospice T: 024 7686 5440 

www.maryevanshospice.org.uk 

Bring In the Harvest Weekend 

Lower Drayton Farm, ST19 5RE 

10:00am-5:00pm Celebrate the end of harvest. 

Farmer Ray will lead a special harvest trailer 

ride exploring the story behind the vast 

quantity of crops produced during the year, 

and there will be a host of fun, harvestthemed 

craft activities to take part in – from 

making corn dollies, to gathering straw 

into traditional bales utilising old fashioned 

techniques. T: 01785 330757 

www.lowerdraytonfarm.co.uk 

Great Electric Train Show 


10:00am-4:00pm More than 25 layouts and 

more than 30 traders taking part. To book 

T : 01926 645033 


9 Oct 

China Revealed: Big Sunday 

Compton Verney, CV35 9HZ 

11:00am-5:00pm A day of celebration where 

you can watch the amazing lion dance and 

try out Chinese calligraphy plus much more! 

Get up close and personal with our ancient 

Chinese Bronzes with this unique opportunity 

to handle one with Compton Verney’s China 

expert Morgan Jones. Drop in session, normal 

admission prices apply. T: 01926 645500 

www.comptonverney.org.uk 

Katherine House Hospice 5K Run 

Shugborough Estate, ST17 0XB 

11:00am-2:00pm A flat 5km, the Fun Run is 

open to people of all ages and abilities. We 

recommend runners be over the age of 9 if 

running alone. Younger participants can take 

part if running with a parent or guardian. 

Adult £15, Child £5. T: 0845 459 8900 


Open Day 

Charlecote Mill, CV35 8BB 


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Albany Theatre, CV1 3BH 

Box Office: 024 7699 8964 

www.albanytheatre.co.uk 

11 Sept 

The Book Of Life (U) 

2:30pm The journey of Manolo, a young 

man, who is torn between fulfilling the 

expectations of his family and following 

his heart. Before choosing which path 

to follow, he embarks on an incredible 

adventure that spans three fantastical 

worlds where he must face his greatest 

fears. Join us and get your face painted 

just in time for the Day of the Dead! Adults 

£6, Child £4.50. 

Belgrade Theatre CV1 1GS 

Box Office: 024 7655 3055 

www.belgrade.co.uk 

5 – 6 Oct 

Peppa Pig’s Surprise 

10:30am, 1:00pm and 4:00pm Surprise! 

25th – 30th 


0844 338 8222 * 


Peppa Pig, George and their friends are 

back in a brand new live stage show. 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? 

Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, 

surprises in this charming, colourful new 

show. Adult £17, Child £13.25. 

7 Oct 

The Russian State Ballet - The 

Nutcracker 

7:45pm The story of Marie, a rather sad 

little girl, whose godfather Drosselmeyer 

gives her a nutcracker doll as a present on 

Christmas Eve, which turns into a prince. 

When midnight strikes, the world turns all 

magical in the wintry glitter of Christmas 

Eve. Toys come alive, the Mouse-king and 

his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker 

Prince and we travel through the Land of 

Snow to an enchanted place where the 

magic really begins. Snow flurries, sweets, 

princes, magic, love, victories and defeats, 

and Tchaikovsky’s rousing score, are 

just some of the ingredients that will be 

brought together by this renowned Russian 

company. A highly accessible ballet, full 

of familiar music such as the Waltz of the 

Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum 

Fairy. A wonderful introduction to ballet for 

anyone who has never experienced it and 

still so special to anyone who has. 

8 Oct 

The Russian State Ballet - Swan Lake 

2:30pm and 7:45pm A princess turned 

into a swan by an evil curse… Will Prince 

Siegfried’s love prove strong enough to 



save her? The story is woven around two 

girls, Odette and Odile who resemble 

each other so closely they can easily be 

mistaken for the other. Swan Lake is arguably 

one of the most loved and challenging 

ballets, not least thanks to Tchaikovsky’s 

instantly recognisable and timeless score, 

but also the great ‘Pas de Deux’,’ Pas de 

Quatre’ and iconic ‘Danse des Petits Cygnes’. 

Swan Lake captures, like no other, 

the full range of human emotions – from 

hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, 

from melancholy to ecstasy. 

Birmingham Hippodrome 

Theatre, B5 4TB 

Box Office: 0844 338 5000 

www.birminghamhippodrome.com 

7 – 19 Sept 

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 the other youngsters by the evil Child 

catcher? Will it all end happily-ever-after? 

Well, of course it will! 

Birmingham Repertory 

Theatre, B1 2EP 

Box Office: 0121 236 4455 

www.birmingham-rep.co.uk 

6 – 15 Oct 

946: The Amazing Story Of Adolphus 

Tips 

Imagine being told to leave you home. 

Imagine American soldiers occupying your 

house and land. Imagine being 12 and 

angry, with only a cat to tell your secrets 

to. Well it all happened (most of it anyway) 

in Slapton Sands, Devon, in 1944. Based 

on Michael Morpurgo’s novel using music, 

puppetry and foolishness to tell this tale 

of war, prejudice and love. Tender, political 

and surprisingly romantic, this story 

speaks to us all and will finally reveal the 

secrets the US and British governments 

tried to keep quiet. Suitable for ages 7+. 

Royal Spa Centre, 

CV32 4HN 

Box Office: 01926 334418 


3 Oct 

The Chinese State Circus - Dynasty 

5:00pm and 7:45pm 30 world class 

Chinese acrobats, aerial artistes and 

jugglers interact with the super-human 

physical skills and dexterity of the masters 

of martial arts – the legendary Shaolin 

Warriors. Adults £20, Child £10. 

4 Oct 

Australian Ballet: The FairyTale 

Series: The Sleeping Beauty 

7:00pm With lavish sets and costumes by 

Gabriela Tylesova and never-seen-before 

staging, designs and choreography don’t 

miss the world premiere of David McAllister’s 

The Sleeping Beauty in cinemas. In a 

supernatural world of good and evil, Princess 

Aurora becomes cursed by a sorcerer 

on her sixteenth birthday, but by some fast 

thinking by The Lilac Fairy she falls into a 

deep sleep and is saved from death. One 

day, a lonely Prince searches for his true 

love and awakens the princess with a kiss. 

Be swept into a world of magical fairies 

and bluebirds with Aurora and her Prince, 

as they dance their way through rose gardens 

and Imperial Courts, to Tchaikovsky’s 

enchanting score to celebrate their love. 

Adults £18, Child £15. 

Playbox Theatre, 

CV34 6LE 

Box Office: 01926 419555 

www.playboxtheatre.com 

9 – 11 & 16 – 18 Sept 

Disney’s Beauty & The Beast Jr 

A fantastic adaptation of the story of 

transformation and tolerance featuring 

some of the most popular songs ever written 

by Alan Menken and the late Howard 

Ashman including ‘Be Our Guest’, ‘Belle’ 

and ‘Beauty and The Beast’. Adult £14, 

Child £8. 

2 Oct 

Monkey: Journey To The West 

3:00pm and 7:00pm A multi-talented 

cast create live-action animé on stage in 

this fabulous adventure for all the family. 

Created by Emily Jane Quash and based 

on the much-loved Chinese novel, a visual 

feast of movement, comedy and lavish 

storytelling. Adult £12, Child £8. 

The Civic Hall, CV12 8NF 

Box Office: 024 7637 6707 

www.civichallinbedworth.wordpress.com 

24 Sept 

Phaze 1 

7:00pm This Bedworth based dance 

school for children aged 3-16 years old 

are performing their very first dance show 

at the civic hall. It will be an evening 

packed full of entertaining performances in 

subjects such as modern, tap, ballet , acro 

and lyrical styles of dance. Tickets £10. 

Town Hall, B3 3DQ 

Box Office: 0121 780 3333 

www.thsh.co.uk 

10 Sept 

Stick Man 

Stick Man lives in the family tree with his 

Stick Lady Love and their stick children 

three…’ But the world outside the family 

tree is a dangerous place for Stick Man. A 

dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan 

builds a nest with him and he even ends 

up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get 

back to the family tree? Scamp Theatre’s 

delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson 

and Axel Scheffler’s hugely popular 

children’s book. Tickets £12.50. 

Warwick Arts Centre, 

CV4 7AL 

Box Office: 024 7652 4524 

www.warwickartscentre.co.uk 

4 – 5 Oct 

Scattered 

7:30pm Scattered explores our relationship 

with water. Seven dancers delve 

into the majesty and savagery of water, 

plunging into an ocean, tumbling down a 

waterfall and sliding on an avalanche to a 

frozen landscape of arctic beauty. Using 

projection technology, daring choreography 

and a ground-breaking set to create 

an extraordinary world where dancers and 

images interact seamlessly. This event 

is great for families because it captures 

the imagination with its spellbinding and 

ingenious choreography, Recommended 

for ages 6 to 16 and their families. 

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Our Kids Book Review Panel is a group 

of children from across the UK who have 

an avid interest in reading. They receive books 

from us on a regular basis and post their reviews online. 

To see reviews for other titles visit www.primarytimes.net/reviews/ 

PINBOARD 

The Pauline Quirke Academy is a weekend performing arts school 

for 4-18 year olds - and due to popular demand PQA Rugby is 

opening a new afternoon Academy on Saturday 17th September. 

Students spend three hours with us, rotating through hour long 

sessions in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & 

Television. Our specialist modules, packed full of tips that Pauline 

has learnt from nearly 50 years in the business, will teach you 

everything you need to know to act, sing, dance or direct like a 

professional. By working with people we believe are outstanding in 

their field, we aim to provide our students with a constantly evolving 

experience- something that is fresh, exciting and bang up-to-date. 

PQA believe in inspiring and rewarding our students, so we offer 

free group Trinity exams, masterclasses, cinema screenings, and the 

opportunity to perform in London’s West End. 

For those students who want the chance to work professionally 

there is the opportunity to join Quirky Kidz Creative Management 

(QK) – an agency that exclusively represents PQA students. QK 

clients have won parts in many high profile projects including 

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (West End); EastEnders (BBC); 

and the smash-hit feature film Les Miserables. 

PQA Rugby is holding a free open day on Saturday 17th September 

from 1.30 – 4.45pm at Harris Church of England Academy, Harris 

Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6EA. 

PQA is also enrolling now in Coventry, Nuneaton & Hinckley, 

Solihull, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick. For more information 

please visit www.pqacademy.com or call 0800 531 6282. 

The fun doesn’t have to stop 

when the kids go back to school! 

Get the new school year off to 

a swimmingly good start with 

Everyone Active’s award-winning 

swim activities. 

Our comprehensive Learn to Swim 

programme includes a wide range 

of activities to help your child start 

and maintain their aquatic journey. 

The sessions include rookie 

lifeguarding, diving, water polo 

and even synchronised swimming. 

Lessons run for 50 weeks a year, 

six days a week and are available 

children over the age of four 

months. 

In addition, your child can get Wet n’ Wild with our fun inflatable sessions 

and you can even make a splash as a family with our Family Fun Swim 

activities. There’s lots available at your local Everyone Active leisure centre. 

What’s more when you enrol on Everyone Active swimming lessons 

before 30 September 2016 you will be entered into a prize draw for the 

chance to win one of three Forest Holidays stays worth £500 each! All 

those who enrol will also get an exclusive 10% discount off their next 

Forest Holidays booking. 

For further information on our swim activities and to find your nearest 

leisure centre, visit www.everyoneactive.com 

The Thing About Jellyfish, by Ali Benjamin 

Published by Hodder Children’s Books. ISBN: 144492155X 

Reviewed by Hannah, aged 9 from Norfolk: This is my new favourite 

book, it’s the best book that I have ever read! I love 

this book because it gives you fascinating facts while 

telling an emotional story of a girl and her, used to be, 

best friend. To help move the story along, the author 

uses powerful language to have an effect on the way 

you read it. My favourite character is Mrs. Turton, who 

is Suzy’s science teacher, because sometimes she 

can be funny but other times she can be supportive. 

I recommend this book! HHHHH 

The Scroll of Alexandria - A Lottie 

Lipton Adventure, by Dan Metcalf 

Published by A&C Black Childrens & Educational. 

ISBN: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 

Reviewed by Ellen, aged 6 from North Yorkshire: 

At the start, Lottie bumps in to Uncle Bert and tells 

him they have another adventure to solve. Just then, 

Mr Trevelyan (the museum manager) comes in and 

says they are going to get rid of some of the King’s books 

that he collected. Lottie, Uncle Bert and Reg say ‘no’ as they are part of an 

important collection. In one of the books, they find a scroll that with a riddle 

on it. They work out the riddle and an ancient door appears... 

The reason I liked this story is because it has two long maths sums and I 

like maths. I worked them out and the first one = 8 and the second one = 1. 

The Mighty Dynamo, by Kieran Crowley 

Published by Macmillan Children’s Books. ISBN: 1447299787 

Reviewed by Alex, aged 8 from North Yorkshire: This book is about 

a boy called Noah who is an amazing footballer. Noah (AKA The Mighty 

Dynamo) really wants to play in a winning team in the tournament so that 

he can be part of the World Cup. However he has been banned from his 

school football team because of a fight (that he didn’t 

even start), so he decides to get together a mismatch 

of boys and girls for his winning football team. He is 

the captain, and his team is successful - winning the 

tournament, despite the cheating of his old team and 

lots of hard work and team playing. 

I couldn’t put it down! It was funny and the author had 

an amazing style of writing. It was very easy to read. I 

liked the players’ profiles and the happy ending. 

My Underpants Rule By Rod Power 

Published by Kids Rule Publishing Limited. ISBN: 0992953006 

Reviewed by Willow, aged 7 from Cornwall: 

This book teaches children that what’s under their 

pants belongs only to them! The cover is brightly 

coloured and eye-catching. The book came with a 

bookmark. We read the book as a family and again 

just me and my mummy. I think it’s a good book 

to teach children that their privates are for them 

only. You get asked questions to answer and what 

should you do in different situations. The rule is easy to remember. I think all 

children should have this book read to them as it’s important that you know 

what to do if someone asks to see inside your underpants! HHHHH 


competitions 

© Disney 

Win a family ticket for four to the Opening 

Night of Disney On Ice presents Frozen 

on Tuesday 25 October 2016 at 6.30pm at Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham. 

The heartwarming Academy Award®-winning tale you love is now 

a full length production live on ice and skating into Birmingham. 

Be magically whisked away to wintry Arendelle by dazzling special 

effects and astonishing skating as you sing and dance along to 

inspiring songs including “Let It Go.” Join royal sisters Anna and Elsa, 

the hilarious snowman Olaf, Kristoff and Sven, as they journey to 

discover that true love is the most magical power of all! 

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, with special appearances by beloved 

Disney Princesses and characters from all-time favourites like Disney/ 

Pixar’s Toy Story, Finding Nemo and Disney’s The Lion King. This 

unforgettable celebration of love and friendship will leave your family 

with memories to last a lifetime. 

Experience the Full Story – Live on Ice! 

For a chance to win simply answer the question below: 

What does Elsa build during the song “Let It Go”? 

A. An igloo B. An ice castle C. A snowman 

If the event is cancelled we will use our reasonable endeavours to 

allocate you alternative tickets but this will be subject to availability. 

Enter online at: www.primarytimes.net/warwickshire/competitions 

or https://www.facebook.com/primarytimeswarwicks 

Closing 

Date 

6 October 

2016 

Design the 

Christmas Card! 

Every year, we at Primary Times send out 

thousands of Christmas cards and we would 

like you to help us to create the picture for 

this year’s card. It can be any picture you 

like to do with Christmas in some way. You 

might like to make it Father Christmas, 

a snowman, Rudolf with his red nose or 

maybe a nativity scene. 

• You can draw or paint your picture on 

an A4 or A5 piece of card or paper. 

Send your entry along with your name, age, 

address, telephone number and school name to: 

Christmas Card Competition 

Primary Times 

Schools Publishing Ltd Closing 

St James’s House 

date for 

118 Greys Road 

entries is 

31 

Henley on Thames 

st October 

2016. 

RG9 1QW 

Teachers and schools are very welcome to send in entries from an entire class in a single envelope ensuring that the 

school name, child’s name and age are clearly written on the back of each entry. The winner’s design will be used for the 

2016 Primary Times Head Office Christmas card and the winner will also receive 50 copies of the card with envelopes. 

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Cooking with Compassion 

Does your child love cooking? Why not encourage them to put their skills to good use by 

entering Junior Compassionate Cook, the RSPCA Assured’s cookery video competition for 6 to 

12 year olds? 

It’s a really fun way for kids who love to get creative in the kitchen to make the connection 

between good welfare and good food. What’s more, they’ll be in with a chance of winning 

some great prizes! 

To enter, simply film them preparing their favourite dish and upload the video to the RSPCA 

Assured website www.rspcaassured.org.uk/junior-compassionate-cook. Videos must not be 

longer than five minutes or more than 500MB. 

The recipe can be for anything they like, from sausages to salmon, chicken fajitas to chocolate 

brownies, but it must contain RSPCA Assured ingredients - whether it’s eggs, fish or meat. 

You have until Monday 14 November to enter. Voting closes on Tuesday 13 December, so the sooner 

they enter the better. 

If you’re looking for recipe inspiration, check out the website where you’ll find lots of useful tips, plus the 2015 winning video entries. 

Remember, they’re not looking for expert chefs or filmmakers, but lively and fun presenters demonstrating how to make simple, tasty recipes. 

Winners will be announced during the second week of January 2017. So get cooking and good luck. 

Eyes On the Prize 

The People’s Choice and Judge’s 

Choice winners will both receive 

an iPad and Junior Compassionate 

Cook trophy, and four runners-up 

will each receive a medal. 

But that’s not all! Each winner 

and runner-up - as well as their 

schools - will win a fun range of 

children’s cookware, so they can 

cook up a storm and encourage 

their classmates to do the same. 

Winners and runners-up will also 

receive a year’s subscription to the 

RSPCA’s Animal Action magazine. 

This year’s celebrity judges are 

Andi Peters and Liz McClarnon. 

Andi told Primary Times, “I’m delighted to be judging RSPCA 

Assured’s brilliant Junior Compassionate Cook competition again 

this year. Getting kids cooking and having fun in the kitchen is really 

important. This competition encourages them to think about where 

food comes from and the welfare of farm animals.” 

Liz told us, “I really enjoyed watching the kids’ videos in last year’s 

competition and I can’t wait to see this year’s entries! It’s fantastic to 

see kids so excited 

about cooking and 

that they care so much 

about the welfare 

of animals. It will set 

them up for a lifetime 

of happy cooking and 

good, ethical eating. 

Good luck everyone 

and get cooking!” 

Look Out for 

the Logo 

The RSPCA 

Assured label 

makes it easy to 

find products 

from animals that 

have had a better 

life and lived on 

farms checked by 

the RSPCA. 

Many supermarkets stock 

RSPCA Assured eggs, fish and 

meat. Put your postcode into 

the interactive map to find out 

where to buy RSPCA Assured 

ingredients near you at www. 

rspcaassured.org.uk/where-tobuy/map 

Sausage and Bean One-pot Wonder 

with Sage Dumplings 

For the hot pot, you’ll need: 

Rapeseed oil 

1 chopped onion 

Pack of RSPCA Assured pork sausages 

Chopped red and green peppers 

2 chopped carrots 

1 tin of baked beans 

1 tin of white kidney beans 

1 tin of tomatoes 

Tomato puree 

Water 

Salt and pepper to season 

Fresh rosemary 

Jess was last year’s Judges’ Choice winner with her recipe for sausage and bean one-pot wonder with sage 

dumplings. Check out her video on the RSPCA Assured website. Jess’ top tip is to “Make sure you cook something 

you love! I picked the sausage and bean one-pot wonder because it’s an easy, tasty supper that anyone can make.” 

Junior Compassionate Cook is sponsored by the Co-op 

and supported by Fairtrade. 

For the dumplings, you’ll need: 

Plain flour 

Vegetable suet (use about half the volume of flour) 

Salt and pepper to season 

Fresh rosemary and sage 

Water 

1. In a large pan heat the rapeseed oil and stir fry the chopped onions 

2. Break the sausages up into pieces and add to the pan 

3. Add the chopped peppers, chopped tomatoes, baked beans and cannellini 

beans and give it a good stir 

4. Add a tin of tomatoes, tomato puree and a dash of water - keep on stirring 

5. Finally, add fresh rosemary, stir, and pop the lid on. Leave to bubble for 40 

minutes 

6. To make the dumplings, mix together flour, vegetable suet and water to form a 

dough mixture 

7. Add some fresh rosemary and sage and roll the mixture into small balls - you 

should get around eight to ten 

8. Add the dumplings to the pan and put the lid back on. Cook for a further 30 

minutes, then serve and enjoy! 


THE PAULINE QUIRKE 

ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS 

IS ENROLLING NOW! 

With outstanding performing arts tuition for 4-18 year olds, your very own movie 

screened at the cinema, free Trinity exams and our West-End show - what are you 

waiting for? 

FREE OPEN DAY 

at PQA Rugby 

SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 

Starts 1.30pm Ends 4.45pm 

Find us at Harris Church of England Academy, 

Harris Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, 

Warwickshire, CV22 6EA 

PQA is also enrolling now in Coventry, 

Nuneaton & Hinckley, Solihull, 

Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick! ! 

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Call FREEPHONE 0800 531 6282 

Visit www.pqacademy.com

Primary Times Warwickshire inc Solihull Back to School 2016

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