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NEWS<br />
Celebrating SHAKESPEARE <strong>2016</strong> -<br />
The Party Goes On<br />
Libraries across England are<br />
celebrating Shakespeare’s 400th<br />
anniversary year with special events<br />
and activities over several months.<br />
We’ve already had Shakespeare Week<br />
in March and Shakespeare Selfie<br />
Saturday in April. Now the party goes<br />
on.<br />
The national Celebrating Shakespeare<br />
<strong>2016</strong> campaign, run by the Society<br />
of Chief Librarians (SCL) and its<br />
partners, aims <strong>to</strong> introduce younger<br />
children <strong>to</strong> Shakespeare in a fun way,<br />
<strong>to</strong> interest teenagers in a playwright<br />
who was edgy and daring his day, and<br />
encourage adults <strong>to</strong> revisit his works<br />
with a fresh eye.<br />
Thanks <strong>to</strong> a £95,500 grant from Arts<br />
Council England, each of the nine<br />
English SCL regional groups has a<br />
commissioning budget <strong>to</strong> employ<br />
artists, writers and performers <strong>to</strong><br />
work on exciting, bard-related<br />
library events over the Summer and<br />
Autumn. A separate, national budget<br />
has been set aside for arts-based<br />
projects in prisons.<br />
Bard’s Best Bits!<br />
The libraries of the West Midlands<br />
have commissioned acclaimed theatre<br />
company Oddsocks <strong>to</strong> perform their<br />
90-minute play for families – Bard’s<br />
Best Bits… of Romeo and Juliet.<br />
Performances will take place in<br />
<strong>Warwickshire</strong> libraries over the Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
half-term period as follows:<br />
Mon 24 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber: 10.30<br />
The Core Theatre, <strong>Solihull</strong><br />
Tues 25 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber: 6.00<br />
Rugby Library & Information Centre<br />
The West Midlands Co-ordina<strong>to</strong>r, Stella<br />
Thebridge, who is Pr<strong>inc</strong>ipal Librarian:<br />
schools and reading in <strong>Warwickshire</strong><br />
Libraries, said: “We are thrilled <strong>to</strong><br />
have secured such a high-quality<br />
performance that will encourage<br />
families <strong>to</strong> engage with Shakespeare<br />
whether aged 7 or 107.”<br />
Tracey Cox, Head of Libraries in <strong>Solihull</strong><br />
and current Chair of West Midlands<br />
SCL confirmed: “This initiative has<br />
provided free access <strong>to</strong> learning<br />
and cultural opportunity for all our<br />
communities across the region. It has<br />
certainly showcased how libraries can<br />
deliver creative and arts-based activities<br />
that enrich people’s lives and support<br />
them <strong>to</strong> be active citizens”.<br />
Ayub Khan MBE, who chairs the<br />
Celebrating Shakespeare <strong>2016</strong><br />
Steering Group, said: “The ACE<br />
funding is great news at a time when<br />
most library budgets are under<br />
pressure. The grant means library<br />
services can be more ambitious and<br />
creative in their plans <strong>to</strong> mark the 400th<br />
anniversary of England’s most famous<br />
writer.”<br />
Celebrating Shakespeare <strong>2016</strong> has<br />
had some notable successes so<br />
far. Around 11,000 people joined<br />
celebra<strong>to</strong>ry library events during<br />
Shakespeare Week <strong>2016</strong> in March.<br />
Selfie Saturday on April 23 asked<br />
people <strong>to</strong> pick a Shakespeare quote,<br />
take a selfie, and share it via social<br />
media. The day generated more than<br />
6,000 tweets <strong>to</strong> #shakespeare16<br />
and has s<strong>inc</strong>e been shortlisted in<br />
two categories of the Public Sec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Communications Awards <strong>2016</strong>.<br />
For More Information<br />
• Stella Thebridge<br />
stellathebridge@warwickshire.gov.uk<br />
• Ayub Khan MBE<br />
ayubkhan@warwickshire.gov.uk<br />
Nunea<strong>to</strong>n <strong>School</strong> celebrates<br />
first ‘Good’ Ofsted rating<br />
Nursery Hill <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> in Nunea<strong>to</strong>n is celebrating its recent Ofsted<br />
rating; receiving its first ever ‘good’ outcome in all 5 inspection judgements and<br />
its overall effectiveness.<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>rs noted that both staff and governors know how well every pupil is<br />
progressing and help pupils who fall behind <strong>to</strong> catch up quickly. It is therefore<br />
no surprise that pupils enjoy learning, behave well in lessons and work hard!<br />
Pupils in year 5 and teachers at St Mary’s Catholic <strong>Primary</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>, Southam, have been presented with a trophy for achieving<br />
a 100% return of home fire safety checks <strong>to</strong> <strong>Warwickshire</strong> Fire and<br />
Rescue Service’s Junior Fire Safety Champion Scheme.<br />
The trophy was presented by Area Commander Dave Pember<strong>to</strong>n<br />
from <strong>Warwickshire</strong> County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service <strong>Primary</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> at 9.30am on Thursday 14 th July.<br />
Well done <strong>to</strong> all at St Mary’s Catholic <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> for this fantastic<br />
achievement.<br />
British Mo<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Museum<br />
launches<br />
its autumn<br />
programme of<br />
workshops<br />
The British Mo<strong>to</strong>r Museum<br />
is delighted <strong>to</strong> announce its<br />
autumn series of mo<strong>to</strong>ring<br />
related workshops. Topics<br />
covered <strong>inc</strong>lude pho<strong>to</strong>graphy,<br />
drawing and classic car<br />
ownership. Each course<br />
<strong>inc</strong>ludes entry <strong>to</strong> the Museum<br />
so participants can visit the<br />
extensive collection of British<br />
his<strong>to</strong>rical cars.<br />
‘Drawing from Au<strong>to</strong>motive<br />
His<strong>to</strong>ry’ takes place on 24<br />
September. The day is designed<br />
<strong>to</strong> suit pen and ink sketchers of<br />
varied abilities. The course will<br />
cover basic drawing hints and<br />
tips, rules of composition, finding<br />
a new angle, drawing metal and<br />
painted textures and individual<br />
tuition and pointers designed<br />
<strong>to</strong> improve drawing. Whilst the<br />
focus is on drawing cars, this<br />
workshop will suit all sketchers.<br />
The cost is £37 per person<br />
<strong>inc</strong>luding morning coffee.<br />
The popular ‘Classic Virgins’<br />
Experience Day returns on<br />
1 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. This hands-on,<br />
informative day is aimed at<br />
those considering buying and<br />
owning a classic car. Experts will<br />
deliver guidance on the theory<br />
of classic car ownership and<br />
provide workshop based basic<br />
maintenance sessions. After<br />
the workshop session there<br />
will be free rides in a variety of<br />
classic cars. The cost is £90<br />
per person <strong>to</strong> <strong>inc</strong>lude lunch and<br />
refreshments.<br />
Pre booking is essential. To find<br />
out more information please visit<br />
the website at<br />
www.britishmo<strong>to</strong>rmuseum.co.uk<br />
or <strong>to</strong> book a place please call<br />
01926 927823.<br />
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are over 350 events on our website<br />
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Until 25 Sept<br />
SPUDFEST- Harvest Your Own<br />
Pota<strong>to</strong>es<br />
National Forest Adventure Farm,<br />
DE13 9SJ<br />
10:00am-6:00pm Take the Spud<br />
Shuttle Trac<strong>to</strong>r Ride <strong>to</strong> our Pota<strong>to</strong><br />
Plot and dig up your own spuds for<br />
FREE*! Tickets £8.05, Under 2’s Free.<br />
T: 01283 533933<br />
www.adventurefarm.co.uk<br />
Until 30 Sept<br />
Shakespeare Steps<br />
Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QW<br />
FREE EVENT Step in<strong>to</strong> Shakespeare’s shoes<br />
and stage mini scenes from his life and works.<br />
Based on the seven ages of man (As You Like<br />
It, Act II). Look for instructions on<br />
the pavement as you walk from<br />
Shakespeare’s Birthplace, past<br />
Shakespeare’s school and up<br />
<strong>to</strong> the Royal Shakespeare<br />
Theatre. Leaflets - with a<br />
map of the route, fun facts,<br />
background s<strong>to</strong>ries and a<br />
treasure hunt challenge - will<br />
be available from Shakespeare<br />
Birthplace Trust properties, Holy Trinity<br />
Church, Shakespeare’s <strong>School</strong>room and the<br />
Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The last scene is<br />
within the Royal Shakespeare Theatre which is<br />
open from 10:00am every day (closing times<br />
vary). T : 01789 204016<br />
www.shakespeare.org.uk<br />
Until 18 Nov<br />
Somme 100 - En Masse<br />
National Memorial Arboretum, DE13 7AR<br />
FREE EVENT, donations gratefully accepted.<br />
Join us <strong>to</strong> help create a magnificent art<br />
installation <strong>to</strong> represent those 19,240 soldiers<br />
who lost their lives on the first day of the<br />
Battle of the Somme on July 1st 1916. This<br />
mass-participation project will be created<br />
in partnership with an Artist in Residence<br />
and provides the opportunity for individual<br />
visi<strong>to</strong>rs, families, community groups and<br />
schools <strong>to</strong> contribute <strong>to</strong>wards a cumulative<br />
work of art, the final piece of which will be<br />
placed in situ at a special service on 18th<br />
November. Don’t miss the opportunity <strong>to</strong><br />
make your own personal tribute. A perfect<br />
activity for families! T: 01283 245100<br />
www.thenma.org.uk<br />
Until 20 Nov<br />
Nature Notes<br />
The Herbert Gallery, CV1 5QP<br />
A multi-sensory exhibition, explore<br />
local wildlife like never before.<br />
Don’t forget <strong>to</strong> Uncover the brilliance of the<br />
say you saw it in natural world and investigate<br />
<strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong>! how wildlife adapts and changes<br />
through the seasons. Discover<br />
things <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>uch and smell, exciting<br />
interactive activities, beautiful artworks<br />
and real natural his<strong>to</strong>ry specimens that will<br />
change the way you look at the world around<br />
you! T: 024 7623 7521 www.theherbert.org<br />
We check<br />
listings carefully but<br />
event details and prices<br />
may be subject <strong>to</strong> change.<br />
Please always check<br />
with the venue.<br />
Until 15 Jan 2017<br />
Brick Wonders Family Day<br />
The Herbert Gallery, CV1 5QP<br />
10:00am-3:00pm Calling LEGO® builders and<br />
mini-brick architects big and small… A world<br />
of imagination and creativity is waiting for<br />
you! Discover the endless possibilities of<br />
these much loved little bricks, as<br />
we journey through his<strong>to</strong>ry and<br />
around the globe. A treat for<br />
all ages, bring your curiosity,<br />
build your imagination<br />
and explore the world brick<br />
by brick. With over 70 awe<br />
inspiring models, <strong>inc</strong>luding the<br />
Great Wall of China and Niagara<br />
Falls, marvel at the shapes and structures<br />
that can be snapped <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> create the<br />
most iconic man-made, natural and ancient<br />
wonders of the world. T: 024 7623 7521<br />
www.theherbert.org<br />
8 Sept<br />
Chatterbooks<br />
Alcester Library, B49 5DZ<br />
4:00pm-5:00pm Encouraging children,<br />
from ages four <strong>to</strong> twelve, <strong>to</strong> take pleasure in<br />
reading. Book talk, fun games and crafts.<br />
T: 01789 762430<br />
www.warwickshire.gov.uk<br />
Chatterbooks<br />
Athers<strong>to</strong>ne Library, CV9 1AX<br />
FREE EVENT 4:00pm-5:00pm Encouraging<br />
children, from ages four <strong>to</strong> twelve, <strong>to</strong> take<br />
pleasure in reading. Book talk, fun games and<br />
crafts. T: 0300 555 8171<br />
www.warwickshire.gov.uk<br />
8 – 11 Sept<br />
Heritage Open Day<br />
Bagot’s Castle, CV8 3AR<br />
FREE EVENT Bagot’s Castle probably built<br />
sometime in the 1380s by Sir William Bagot<br />
a distinguished nobleman is thought <strong>to</strong><br />
have entertained Richard II. Artefacts and<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>graphs from the excavation work are<br />
on display. Walk <strong>to</strong> the ruins of the Castle and<br />
Summer house, visiting the Bagot goats and<br />
Herdwick sheep on your way then stroll along<br />
the River Sowe and visit the fishponds. Picnic<br />
area with seating available. Also on site is the<br />
former tank testing area used by Alvis Mo<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Company. www.bagotscastle.org.uk<br />
Heritage Open Day<br />
Leaming<strong>to</strong>n Spa Art Gallery and Museum,<br />
CV32 4AA<br />
FREE EVENT Tours conducted by cura<strong>to</strong>rs,<br />
exploring the his<strong>to</strong>ry of the Royal Pump<br />
Rooms <strong>inc</strong>luding unseen areas. Tours start at<br />
11:00am from the gallery desk and will last<br />
approximately one hour. Booking essential<br />
T: 01926 742700<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
10 Sept<br />
Bat Walk<br />
Charlecote, CV35 9ER<br />
7:30pm-8:30pm The walk is led by<br />
<strong>Warwickshire</strong> Bat Group who will provide<br />
detec<strong>to</strong>rs for you <strong>to</strong> hear the bats. Bring a<br />
<strong>to</strong>rch and you might be lucky enough <strong>to</strong> catch<br />
a glimpse of these fantastic creatures. Suitable<br />
for ages 8 plus. Tickets £5. To book<br />
T: 01789 470277<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
Bats Alive<br />
Ry<strong>to</strong>n Pools Country Park, CV8 3BG<br />
8:30pm-10:30pm A chance <strong>to</strong> see live bats<br />
up close. An evening slide presentation by a<br />
Ranger, then professional bat ecologist, Jon<br />
Russell, will be showing us some live, captive<br />
bats. This will be followed by a night time<br />
stroll <strong>to</strong> spot these amazing animals in their<br />
natural habitat. £4.50 per person. Booking<br />
essential. T: 024 7630 5592<br />
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk<br />
Behind the Scenes at the Archives<br />
<strong>Warwickshire</strong> County Record Office, CV34 4JS<br />
FREE EVENT 2:00pm and 3:15pm <strong>to</strong>urs. Find<br />
out how we care for <strong>Warwickshire</strong>’s precious<br />
documents at the County Record Office and<br />
go behind the scenes <strong>to</strong> visit our strong<br />
rooms. See some of the treasures within our<br />
collections on display, from the oldest map <strong>to</strong><br />
the Album of Known Thieves. T: 01926 738959<br />
www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk<br />
Coventry Transport Museum Open<br />
S<strong>to</strong>re Day<br />
Coventry Transport Museum, CV1 1JD<br />
FREE EVENT 10:30am-3:30pm A fantastic<br />
chance <strong>to</strong> travel on the Museum’s 1963<br />
Daimler Double Decker Bus <strong>to</strong> view the<br />
museum’s off-site vehicle s<strong>to</strong>re. There will be<br />
expert staff and volunteers on hand <strong>to</strong> talk<br />
about the collection. Booking essential<br />
T: 024 7623 4270<br />
www.transport-museum.com<br />
Heritage Open Day<br />
Nunea<strong>to</strong>n Museum and Art Gallery, CV11 5TU<br />
FREE ENTRY 11:00am-4:00pm Design your<br />
own Medieval Nunea<strong>to</strong>n Abbey window using<br />
card and coloured tissue. You can also find out<br />
how the Abbey helped <strong>to</strong> give Nunea<strong>to</strong>n its<br />
name. T: 02476 350720<br />
www.nunea<strong>to</strong>nandbedworth.gov.uk<br />
Heritage Open Day<br />
Belgrade Theatre CV1 1GS<br />
10:00am-5:00pmThe Belgrade Theatre was<br />
built in 1958 as part of the reconstruction<br />
of Coventry after World War II. It acquired<br />
its name in recognition and thanks for a gift<br />
of timber from the Serbian Capital City of<br />
Belgrade that was used in the construction of<br />
the audi<strong>to</strong>rium. <strong>Back</strong>stage <strong>to</strong>ur - commences<br />
at 10:15am, Red Lane Workshop & Wardrobe<br />
Tours, ‘Stages Through the Ages’ Family<br />
Heritage Trail and Quiz. Fabulous Fifties<br />
Vintage and Vinyl Fayre. Booking essential.<br />
T: 024 7655 3055 www.belgrade.co.uk<br />
Heritage Open Days: Children’s Trail<br />
Coombe Country Park, CV3 2AB<br />
10:00am-4:00pm Capability Clues are all<br />
around the park. Pick up a free trail leaflet at<br />
the Visi<strong>to</strong>r Centre <strong>to</strong> see if you can find where<br />
the famous landscape gardener left his mark.<br />
T: 024 7645 3720 www.coventry.gov.uk<br />
Kids Run Free<br />
Longford Park, CV6 7BE<br />
FREE EVENT 9:00am Get the kids up and<br />
running. There are specific distances for each<br />
age group ranging from 50m-1km. Whether<br />
your child is the next Olympic champion or<br />
just starting <strong>to</strong> find their running legs there<br />
is something <strong>to</strong> suit everyone. Suitable for<br />
children up <strong>to</strong> 16 years old. To register<br />
T: 07711 349592 www.kidsrunfree.co.uk<br />
Open Day<br />
The Abbey Theatre, CV11 5DB<br />
10:00am-4:00pm General public access<br />
<strong>to</strong> all areas of the theatre, both front and<br />
backstage, and an introduction <strong>to</strong> the<br />
volunteering opportunities available.<br />
Advance booking of a guided <strong>to</strong>ur is<br />
recommended. To book<br />
T: 07799 803944<br />
www.abbeytheatre.co.uk<br />
The Chocolate 5k - Dorridge<br />
Dorridge Village Hall, B93 8QA<br />
2:00pm Charity Fun Run for Birmingham<br />
St Mary’s Hospice. Runners will approach<br />
chocolate stations along the 5k course<br />
offering a variety of chocolate treats and<br />
plenty of water <strong>to</strong> keep you hydrated. On<br />
finishing the course, runners will receive a<br />
chocolate medal and gain free entry in<strong>to</strong><br />
the post-run chocolate buffet which is sure<br />
<strong>to</strong> leave you feeling sweet. Please note that<br />
all participants under the age of 16 MUST<br />
be accompanied by an adult. Additional<br />
refreshments, games and entertainment will<br />
also be available. Adults £15, Children (5- 6)<br />
£10, Under 5s go free. Booking essential<br />
T: 0121 472 1191<br />
www.birminghamhospice.org.uk<br />
Trac<strong>to</strong>r Folk<br />
Coventry Transport Museum, CV1 1JD<br />
FREE EVENT 1:00pm-2:30pm Live acoustic<br />
musical performance from Wes F<strong>inc</strong>h on<br />
our Village Green. This is kindly supported<br />
by Michael McEntee and the Big Comfy<br />
Bookshop. T: 024 7623 4270<br />
www.transport-museum.com<br />
Woodland Festival<br />
Hartshill Hayes Country Park, CV10 0TE<br />
10:00am-4:00pm Country Parks have joined<br />
forces with the Forestry Section <strong>to</strong> put on this<br />
major woodland festival. It will be a full day<br />
of entertainment and education where you<br />
can even try your hand at some traditional<br />
country crafts. Meet wood turners, willow<br />
weavers, chainsaw sculp<strong>to</strong>rs, conservation<br />
organisations and our volunteer group. There<br />
will also be modern day forestry machinery<br />
demonstrations and the chance <strong>to</strong> hone your<br />
woodland survival skills. T: 01827 872660<br />
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk<br />
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Pokémon Go:<br />
a parent's guide<br />
Tips and advice for keeping children<br />
safe on Pokémon Go<br />
Pokémon Go is a game where you collect and<br />
trade cute creatures called Pokémon (Pocket<br />
Monsters).<br />
It's one of the first popular games <strong>to</strong> use<br />
"augmented reality" - a kind of cross between real<br />
life and an online world. The game makes it look<br />
like Pokémon appear in real life places by using the<br />
GPS and camera on your phone.<br />
It's already become a craze in Australia and<br />
America, and has made it's way in<strong>to</strong> the news<br />
across the world.<br />
Here, we'll take you through what you need <strong>to</strong><br />
know about the game and how you can help keep<br />
children using the app safe.<br />
Pokémon Go explained<br />
Pokémon<br />
Poké Ball<br />
Pokédex<br />
Pokémon (Pocket Monsters)<br />
are little creatures that can<br />
be captured by Pokémon<br />
Trainers using a small<br />
spherical device called a<br />
Poké Ball. There are different<br />
types of Pokémon, with<br />
different moves, abilities and<br />
stats. The aim of the game is<br />
<strong>to</strong> capture as many Pokémon<br />
and <strong>to</strong> win as many 'gyms'<br />
as you can <strong>to</strong> become the<br />
Pokémon Master.<br />
Pokémon Gyms<br />
Pokémon Gyms are<br />
buildings located throughout<br />
the world where Pokémon<br />
Trainers can train and<br />
compete. Pokémon Gyms<br />
are usually located in public<br />
meeting spots, like parks or<br />
churches and memorials.<br />
This is done using a<br />
Google-style in-game map<br />
that shows you where the<br />
Pokémon and locations are<br />
in your real life location.<br />
The Poké Ball is a spherical<br />
device used <strong>to</strong> capture<br />
Pokémon. The Poké Ball<br />
is thrown at Pokémon<br />
and when it hits them, the<br />
Pokémon are sucked inside.<br />
Pokédex is an electronic<br />
device which s<strong>to</strong>res the data<br />
of Pokémon once they're<br />
captured. The Pokémon<br />
Trainer must attempt <strong>to</strong> fill<br />
the Pokédex by capturing the<br />
different types of Pokémon.<br />
The Risks: There are loads of good things about the<br />
game, and there’s a reason it’s become so popular. But it’s<br />
important <strong>to</strong> learn the risks involved:<br />
• Meeting people they don't know face-<strong>to</strong>-face<br />
The game is designed <strong>to</strong> bring people <strong>to</strong>gether. Usually strangers. So you never<br />
know who they might meet.<br />
• There's a physical risk<br />
It's easy <strong>to</strong> forget <strong>to</strong> look where you're going with this game, but they need <strong>to</strong> be<br />
careful of where they end up. There are already s<strong>to</strong>ries of people being lured <strong>to</strong><br />
places that aren't safe for children.<br />
• It can cost a lot of money<br />
There are in-app purchases and other <strong>inc</strong>entives which can cost up <strong>to</strong> £79.99<br />
(14,500 Pokécoins). Make sure the app's set up without payment options.<br />
• Access <strong>to</strong> personal data<br />
Pokémon Go asks for personal information like your child's birth date and email<br />
address, which they're asked <strong>to</strong> enter or receive through social media accounts.<br />
Parents have the right <strong>to</strong> contact the crea<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p them from using their<br />
personal information.<br />
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World Record Attempt<br />
Up<strong>to</strong>n House and Gardens, OX15 6HT<br />
11:00am-3:00pm We are aiming for the<br />
longest line of knitted bunting in-keeping<br />
with our year of Vic<strong>to</strong>ry celebrations after<br />
WWII. Come along anytime and drop in <strong>to</strong> see<br />
what’s going on. Thread some bunting on<strong>to</strong><br />
tape or help sew the bunting in place so it’s<br />
meets the Guinness World Record regulations!<br />
Free event, normal admission charges apply.<br />
T: 01295 670266<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
10 – 11 Sept<br />
Heritage Open Days: Festival of Craft<br />
Coombe Country Park, CV3 2AB<br />
10:00am Coombe Abbey Woodturners<br />
return for their 3rd annual festival featuring<br />
woodturning, heritage craft stalls and<br />
demonstrations. T: 024 7645 3720<br />
www.coventry.gov.uk<br />
Heritage Open Day- Shakespeare 400<br />
Allesley Park, CV5 9AD<br />
FREE EVENT 10:30am-4:00pm Allesley Park’s<br />
18th century walled garden set in 52 acres<br />
of his<strong>to</strong>ric parkland was constructed during<br />
the reign of George III. It has been partly<br />
re-created by a group of volunteers producing<br />
chemical-free food for its monthly markets<br />
and also serves as an educational resource for<br />
local schools and the community. Sunday -<br />
cookery demonstrations, home brewed wine<br />
competition, crafts, children adventure trail,<br />
treasure hunt and traditional live music. Tours<br />
will be available each day at 2:00pm.<br />
T: 024 7640 2030<br />
www.allesley parkwalledgarden.co.uk<br />
Heritage Open Day - BBC<br />
BBC Coventry & <strong>Warwickshire</strong>, CV1 5SQ<br />
FREE EVENT 10:00am-4:00pm BBC Coventry<br />
and <strong>Warwickshire</strong> have been on air s<strong>inc</strong>e<br />
September 2005. Visi<strong>to</strong>rs can expect a behind<br />
the scene <strong>to</strong>ur of the broadcasting studios and<br />
newsroom led by dedicated BBC staff. Tours<br />
begin in our Open Centre and will <strong>inc</strong>lude the<br />
studios used by our presenters every day. You’ll<br />
find out how we find our news s<strong>to</strong>ries and see<br />
the Midlands Today TV area. Duration of the<br />
<strong>to</strong>ur is approximately 30-40 minutes. Booking<br />
essential. T: 0247 655 1000 www.bbc.co.uk<br />
Heritage Open Day<br />
Saltisford Canal Trust, CV34 5RJ<br />
FREE EVENT 9:00am-5:00pm The Saltisford<br />
Canal Arm is all that remains of the Warwick<br />
terminus of the Warwick and Birmingham<br />
Canal. It is home <strong>to</strong> numerous colourful<br />
narrowboats, set in a waterside park close <strong>to</strong><br />
the centre of the his<strong>to</strong>ric <strong>to</strong>wn of Warwick.<br />
Our grounds contain lawns, orchard, and<br />
a sensory garden, with a unique lockgate<br />
sculpture, picnic area, small residential garden<br />
plots, mature hedgerows and a res<strong>to</strong>red canal<br />
warehouse which is now our visi<strong>to</strong>r centre and<br />
office. There will be short dayboat trips, a craft<br />
fair, model boat displays, his<strong>to</strong>ric boats <strong>to</strong> see<br />
around, local canal/wildlife groups, <strong>to</strong>mbola<br />
and raffle. T: 01926 490006<br />
www.saltisfordcanal.co.uk<br />
Heritage Open Day<br />
The Shakespeare Centre, CV37 6QW<br />
10:00am-4:00pm A pop up exhibition<br />
looking at plants, gardens and gardening<br />
in Shakespeare’s time, the gardens of<br />
Shakespeare’s family homes and in his plays,<br />
explored through our world class library,<br />
archive and museum collections. View Tudor<br />
gardening implements, early printed herbals<br />
and gardening books, his<strong>to</strong>ric pho<strong>to</strong>s, theatre<br />
archives and local archive documents and<br />
drawings. Children can design a Tudor knot<br />
garden, get a picture of yourself as a Tudor<br />
gardener, make a lavender bag or learn how <strong>to</strong><br />
use the intriguing Tudor “tinkler”. Suitable for<br />
visi<strong>to</strong>rs aged 3 upwards. T: 01789 204016<br />
www.shakespeare.org.uk<br />
Heritage Open Day<br />
Hill Close Gardens, CV34 6HF<br />
FREE EVENT A rare group of recently res<strong>to</strong>red<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>rian detached gardens with summer<br />
houses. Contemporary visi<strong>to</strong>r centre and<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>rian Greenhouse. There is also a trail for<br />
children <strong>to</strong> explore and follow.<br />
T: 01926 493339 www.hillclosegardens.com<br />
Heritage Open Day<br />
Mar<strong>to</strong>n Museum Of Country Bygones, CV23<br />
9SA FREE EVENT 10:30am-5:00pm An eclectic<br />
mix of artefacts showing how people lived<br />
and worked in the country. All of the exhibits<br />
were acquired locally and cover a wide<br />
variety of aspects of country life. ‘Hands on’<br />
exhibits for visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> try out and maybe<br />
some demonstrations. There will be straw<br />
available for visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> try their hand at corn<br />
dolly making.<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
The International N Gauge Show<br />
<strong>Warwickshire</strong> Exhibition Centre, CV31 1XN<br />
10:00am This major show is dedicated <strong>to</strong> N<br />
GAUGE with over 40 specialist suppliers and<br />
30 layouts expected. There will be a full range<br />
of modern image, steam, continental and<br />
American layouts on display - suitable for all<br />
age groups and family friendly.<br />
T: 01926 614101 www.ngaugeshow.co.uk<br />
Leaming<strong>to</strong>n Spa Food and Drink<br />
Festival<br />
Leaming<strong>to</strong>n Spa Pump Room Gardens, CV32<br />
4AA FREE ENTRY 10:00am Over 150 exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs,<br />
cookery demonstrations with local chefs on<br />
the LIVE Cookery Theatre, Kids Make and<br />
Bake Cookery <strong>School</strong> and live music from the<br />
Bandstand, there is something for everyone.<br />
T: 01926 470634<br />
www.leaming<strong>to</strong>nfoodfestival.co.uk<br />
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ClickerTastic Attitude Festival<br />
Hat<strong>to</strong>n Country World, CV35 8XA<br />
FREE ENTRY The events prime attraction will<br />
be one of the UKs first Disc Dog competitions.<br />
Visi<strong>to</strong>rs will be able <strong>to</strong> watch talented human<br />
and canine teams take <strong>to</strong> the arena and<br />
compete <strong>to</strong> do as many impressive catches as<br />
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Pota<strong>to</strong> Shindig<br />
Hat<strong>to</strong>n Adventure World, CV35 8XA<br />
12:00noon-5:00pm Help children learn where<br />
their food comes from by harvesting pota<strong>to</strong>es<br />
from our Pota<strong>to</strong> Patch and then take them<br />
home <strong>to</strong> cook. One bag of pota<strong>to</strong>es per child<br />
per day. T: 01926 843411<br />
www.hat<strong>to</strong>nworld.com<br />
Retro Truck Show<br />
British Mo<strong>to</strong>r Museum, CV35 0BJ<br />
10:00am-4:00pm The show will feature an<br />
expected display of over 350 of the best<br />
modern classic trucks, manufactured between<br />
1960 and 2000. This two day show highlights<br />
some of the UK’s leading manufacturers such as<br />
Volvo, Scania and DAF. There will also be a large<br />
indoor model show within the main museum<br />
building and various trade stands. To book T :<br />
01926 641 188<br />
www.britishmo<strong>to</strong>rmuseum.co.uk<br />
10 Sept – 22 Oct<br />
Kids Run Free<br />
Newbold Comyn Park, CV32 4EW<br />
Ol<strong>to</strong>n Jubilee Park, B92 8QE<br />
FREE EVENT 9:00am Get the kids up and<br />
running on the second and fourth Saturday of<br />
the month. There are specific distances for each<br />
age group ranging from 50m-1km. Whether<br />
your child is the next Olympic champion or<br />
just starting <strong>to</strong> find their running legs there<br />
is something <strong>to</strong> suit everyone. Suitable for<br />
children up <strong>to</strong> 16 years old. To register T: 07711<br />
349592<br />
www.kidsrunfree.co.uk<br />
10 Sept – 6 Nov<br />
Interactive exhibition by Techniquest<br />
- Musiquest<br />
Nunea<strong>to</strong>n Museum and Art Gallery, CV11 5TU<br />
FREE ENTRY Make some noise with this handson<br />
family-friendly show. Learn about how<br />
sounds are made and have fun trying out all<br />
the different experiments on offer. Advisable<br />
times <strong>to</strong> visit this show are Friday-Sunday, or<br />
after 3:30pm Tuesday–Thursday.<br />
T: 02476 350720<br />
www.nunea<strong>to</strong>nandbedworth.gov.uk<br />
10 Sept – 27 Nov<br />
Weekend Family Arts<br />
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, B3 3DH<br />
11:00am-1:00pm Drop in on a weekend <strong>to</strong><br />
create lots of different things. Various activities<br />
with future sessions <strong>inc</strong>luding making<br />
maquettes, Ancient Greek crafts and s<strong>to</strong>ry book<br />
themed name plaques. Suitable for all ages<br />
but younger children may need some help.<br />
Children must be accompanied by a responsible<br />
adult at all times. Tickets £2 per participating<br />
child (no charge for members).<br />
T: 0121 348 8000<br />
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk<br />
11 Sept<br />
Big Fun Run<br />
Coventry’s War Memorial Park, CV3 6PT<br />
FREE FOR UNDER 5’s 11:00am Run for fitness,<br />
run for charity, run for fun...just run! In fact,<br />
run, jog, walk, dance or whatever other<br />
method you choose over this 5k course, there’s<br />
no pressure, just some easy moves and lots of<br />
laughs. It’s all about getting involved, having<br />
fun and enjoying the whole experience.<br />
Fancy dress is always welcome however a<br />
comfortable pair of trainers is a must! To<br />
register T: 024 7678 6281<br />
www.bigfunrun.com<br />
Dorridge Day<br />
Dorridge Park, B93 8LJ<br />
12:00noon-4:00pm Family fun day with<br />
fairground attractions, stalls and shows,<br />
organised by Knowle and Dorridge Round<br />
Table. Entrance fee £2 per person or £6 per<br />
family. www.kandd.org.uk<br />
Heritage Open Day<br />
Cough<strong>to</strong>n Court, B49 5JA<br />
FREE ENTRY 11:00am-4:00pm Cough<strong>to</strong>n Court<br />
is an imposing Tudor house set in beautiful<br />
gardens. Cough<strong>to</strong>n Court has been home <strong>to</strong><br />
the Throckmor<strong>to</strong>n family for 600 years. Explore<br />
fascinating personalities and Catholic treasures<br />
around the house. Cough<strong>to</strong>n is still very much<br />
a family home with an intimate feel: the<br />
Throckmor<strong>to</strong>n family live here, managing the<br />
stunning gardens which they have created.<br />
Children can enjoy the Activity Shed with a<br />
wealth of trails and activities <strong>to</strong> keep them<br />
busy. T: 01789 400777<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
Heritage Open Day<br />
Rose Narrowboats, CV23 0PU<br />
FREE EVENT 11:00am-4:00pm Enjoy boat trips<br />
on our day boat ‘Rosette’. A selection of our<br />
hire boats <strong>to</strong> walk through and check out all<br />
the facilities on board. His<strong>to</strong>ric working boats.<br />
Various canal maintenance boats.<br />
www.rose-narrowboats.co.uk<br />
Heritage Open Day<br />
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Junior Chorus Auditions<br />
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www.warwickdc.gov.uk<br />
Open Day<br />
Charlecote Mill, CV35 8BB<br />
11:00am-5:00pm See for yourself how flour<br />
is milled in the traditional way at this his<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
Watermill. Adults £3.50 Child £2.<br />
T: 01789 842072 www.charlecotemill.co.uk<br />
Polo in the Park<br />
Dallas Burs<strong>to</strong>n Polo Club, S<strong>to</strong>neythorpe Estate,<br />
Southam, CV47 2DL<br />
FREE ENTRY 11:00am-5:00pm Bring a picnic, a<br />
couple of chairs and settle down for an afternoon<br />
of polo and exciting exhibitions, <strong>inc</strong>luding the<br />
Knights of Middle England. Enjoy plenty of<br />
children’s activities and a vintage car show from<br />
Wols<strong>to</strong>n Mo<strong>to</strong>r Group!<br />
T: 019 2681 1111 www.ixlevents.com<br />
Sue Pike Equine and Animal Rescue<br />
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Cotswold House, CV35 8JN<br />
11;00am Open Day with Donkey Driving,<br />
Dressage Demo, Heavy Horse, Fun Dog Show<br />
(registration at 1:00pm) and Rescued Pony<br />
Parade for the SPEAR Animal charity event that<br />
specialises mostly, although not exclusively, in the<br />
care of equines and other large animals. Adults<br />
£2.50, Child £3.<br />
T: 01926 842129 www.spearcharity.org.uk<br />
17 Sept<br />
Family Workshop - King Lear<br />
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, CV37 6BB<br />
10:00am-11:30am Introduce your family <strong>to</strong><br />
Shakespeare in a fun and active workshop.<br />
We approach the play from the first day of<br />
rehearsal, exploring Shakespeare’s plays<br />
and characters on our feet and speaking the<br />
language. No previous acting experience or<br />
knowledge of the play is necessary. Suitable<br />
for ages 8+. Please note that children must be<br />
accompanied by an adult. Adults £5 Child £3.50.<br />
Booking essential. T: 0844 8001144<br />
www.rsc.org.uk<br />
RSPCA Coventry, Nunea<strong>to</strong>n and District<br />
Branch Paws in the Park<br />
Coventry’s War Memorial Park, CV3 6PT<br />
11:00am-1:00pm Sponsored 3km dog<br />
walk. Stalls for you <strong>to</strong> browse and fun for<br />
all the family. Registration £10 <strong>inc</strong>ludes a<br />
t-shirt for the dog walker and a certificate of<br />
completion. T: 024 7633 6616 www.RSPCAcoventryandnunea<strong>to</strong>n.org.uk/events<br />
Trac<strong>to</strong>r Folk<br />
Coventry Transport Museum, CV1 1JD<br />
FREE EVENT 1:00pm-2:30pm Live acoustic<br />
musical performance from Willow and Tool<br />
Band on our Village Green. This is kindly<br />
supported by Michael McEntee and the Big<br />
Comfy Bookshop. T: 024 7623 4270<br />
www.transport-museum.com<br />
Wildlife Watch : Harvest Bonanza<br />
National Memorial Arboretum, DE13 7AR<br />
2:00pm-4:00pm We will be collecting fruit and<br />
nuts from trees and shrubs in the Arboretum<br />
<strong>to</strong> create a harvest bonanza. Child £1. Booking<br />
essential. T: 01283 245100<br />
www.thenma.org.uk<br />
World Record Attempt<br />
Up<strong>to</strong>n House and Gardens, OX15 6HT<br />
See event details 10 Sept. T: 01295 670266<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
17 – 18 Sept<br />
Autumn Watch Weekend<br />
Lower Dray<strong>to</strong>n Farm, ST19 5RE<br />
10:00am-5:00pm Love nature? Want <strong>to</strong> learn<br />
about the wildlife that calls the farm home?<br />
Look at everything from wild birds <strong>to</strong> mammals<br />
and insects while they’re busily preparing for<br />
the winter months ahead. T: 01785 330757<br />
www.lowerdray<strong>to</strong>nfarm.co.uk<br />
Children’s Market<br />
Hat<strong>to</strong>n Country World, CV35 8XA<br />
10:00am-5:00pm A market place <strong>to</strong> buy all<br />
kinds of wonderful things for babies and<br />
children up <strong>to</strong> the age of 12 years plus find out<br />
about some great local activities and classes in<br />
the area. There will also be a range of activities<br />
for the children <strong>to</strong>o! T: 01926 843411<br />
www.hat<strong>to</strong>nworld.com<br />
Pota<strong>to</strong> Shindig<br />
Hat<strong>to</strong>n Adventure World, CV35 8XA<br />
See event details 10-11 Sept. T: 01926 843411<br />
www.hat<strong>to</strong>nworld.com<br />
17 Sept – 15 Oct<br />
Kids Run Free<br />
St Nicholas Park, CV34 4QY<br />
FREE EVENT 9:00am Get the kids up and<br />
running on the first and third Saturday of the<br />
month. There are specific distances for each<br />
age group ranging from 50m-1km. Whether<br />
your child is the next Olympic champion or<br />
just starting <strong>to</strong> find their running legs there<br />
is something <strong>to</strong> suit everyone. Suitable for<br />
children up <strong>to</strong> 16 years old. To register<br />
T: 07711 349592<br />
www.kidsrunfree.co.uk<br />
18 Sept<br />
Fun In The Park<br />
Tudor Grange Leisure Centre and Park, B91 3LU<br />
11:00am-5:00pm This annual charity<br />
fundraising event organised by Soroptimist<br />
is fun for all the family. There is dog show, a<br />
classic car show, cycling events and an arena<br />
with shows and displays from talented local<br />
groups and artists. Adults £2, Child £1, Family<br />
£5. T: 0121 704 8000<br />
www.funinthepark-solihull.co.uk<br />
Octavian Droobers Orienteering event -<br />
Tony Haw Score<br />
Elmdon Park, B92 9EJ<br />
FREE EVENT FOR CHILDREN 10:00am-12:30pm<br />
Do you and your family enjoy walking,<br />
jogging or running? Try the outdoor adventure<br />
navigation sport of orienteering with courses<br />
from 1km <strong>to</strong> 6km, easy <strong>to</strong> advanced, <strong>to</strong> suit<br />
all abilities and ages from 5 <strong>to</strong> 85! Help is<br />
available <strong>to</strong> all newcomers. A large scale map<br />
and electronic timer are also provided - bring a<br />
compass if you have one. Adults £5. £1 for the<br />
hire of a timer. T: 01926 632189.<br />
www.octavian-droobers.org<br />
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Open Air Fiesta<br />
Abbey Fields, CV8 1QG<br />
Expect a whole host of interactive activities<br />
<strong>inc</strong>luding theatre, dance, music, poetry,<br />
s<strong>to</strong>rytelling, sculpture, face-painting, lanternmaking,<br />
instrument workshops, open mic<br />
sessions, sensory play areas for our very little<br />
guests and much, much more. Couple that<br />
with gourmet food and drink, artisan stalls,<br />
live music and a social seating area.<br />
www.kenilworthfestival.co.uk<br />
24 Sept<br />
Family Wild Life<br />
Hamp<strong>to</strong>n Wood and Meadow, CV35 8AS<br />
10:00am-12:00noon Designed for the whole<br />
family with the kids taking the lead! Our<br />
experts will guide you through a nature<br />
reserve, helping you and your family <strong>to</strong><br />
identify what you find. Tickets £5. Booking<br />
essential. T: 02476 302912<br />
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk<br />
World Record Attempt<br />
Up<strong>to</strong>n House and Gardens, OX15 6HT<br />
See event details 10 Sept. T: 01295 670266<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
24 – 25 Sept<br />
Pota<strong>to</strong> Shindig<br />
Hat<strong>to</strong>n Adventure World, CV35 8XA<br />
See event details 10-11 Sept. T: 01926 843411<br />
www.hat<strong>to</strong>nworld.com<br />
Soldier’s Camp<br />
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and<br />
Country Park, CV13 0AD<br />
11:00am-3:00pm Join our in-house<br />
re-enac<strong>to</strong>rs Les Routiers de Rouen in the<br />
Ambion Arena. Meet medieval soldiers and<br />
families preparing for battle, with weapons<br />
and armour, costumes, medicines and of<br />
course children’s activities. Adults £2.50 Child<br />
£1.50.To book T: 01455 290429<br />
www.bosworthbattlefield.com<br />
Apple Days<br />
Mary Arden’s Farm, CV37 9UN<br />
10:00am-5:00pm Apple themed games<br />
and cooking displays for the whole family<br />
as we celebrate the end of the harvest at<br />
our Michaelmas fair. Experience the hustle<br />
and bustle of a 16th Century hiring fair as<br />
you meet Tudor characters & learn about<br />
their professions. Chat <strong>to</strong> a housemaid,<br />
a shepherd, and a blacksmith before<br />
deciding whether you’re more of a Tudor<br />
fool or the village wise woman! Celebrate<br />
the bounties of the harvest at our apple<br />
display, apple juice and cider bar. Enjoy<br />
Tudor cooking demonstrations with apple<br />
recipes <strong>to</strong> take home with you. Join in with<br />
our Tudor dancing. Meet the Tudors giving<br />
demonstrations of traditional skills at our<br />
hiring fair. T: 01789 293455<br />
www.shakespeare.org.uk<br />
25 Sept<br />
1km Kids Run Free Fun Run<br />
Draycote Water, CV23 8AB<br />
FREE EVENT 8:45am Part of the Run for Rotary<br />
event. Registration essential. T: 01926 336628<br />
www.kidsrunfree.co.uk<br />
Doll and Teddy Fair<br />
National Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle Museum, B92 0EJ<br />
10:30am-4:00pm Up <strong>to</strong> 90 quality stands<br />
full of antique, new, artist and collectable<br />
dolls and teddies, plus res<strong>to</strong>rers, supplies and<br />
accessories. Admission £4.00, accompanied<br />
children FREE. T: 01675 443311<br />
www.nationalmo<strong>to</strong>rcyclemuseum.co.uk<br />
Food For Free<br />
Ry<strong>to</strong>n Pools Country Park, CV8 3BG<br />
1:00pm-3:00pm Experience the <strong>Warwickshire</strong><br />
hedgerows in a way that most people miss:<br />
the treasures hidden under every leaf and<br />
around the next corner. Discover the art of<br />
foraging: how <strong>to</strong> identify, harvest, prepare<br />
and cook a plethora of wild foods before<br />
experiencing the culinary delights of the<br />
countryside kitchen in an extraordinary feast<br />
of traditional hedgerow fare for all. Adults £6,<br />
Child £4. Booking essential. T: 024 7630 5592<br />
www.countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk<br />
Shakespeare In Space<br />
Hall’s Croft, CV37 6BG<br />
2:00pm-4:00pm Four poets and performers<br />
featured in the Emma Press anthology<br />
Watcher of the Skies: Poems about Space<br />
and Aliens will read poems about marvellous<br />
machines and alien encounters, roaming freely<br />
across time and space, with a little splash<br />
of Shakespeare thrown in. They will also be<br />
asking the audience for suggestions <strong>to</strong> write<br />
a group poem <strong>to</strong>gether. Suitable for ages 6+,<br />
with lively, musical poems which will appeal<br />
<strong>to</strong> children and adults alike. Tickets £5.<br />
T: 01789 338533 www.shakespeare.org.uk<br />
28 Sept<br />
WiFi Wars<br />
Royal Spa Centre, CV32 4HN<br />
7:00pm A live comedy game show where<br />
you play along! Login with your smartphone<br />
or tablet (make sure you’ve got plenty of<br />
battery!) and compete in a range of games,<br />
quizzes and challenges <strong>to</strong> win the show, and<br />
prizes! Suitable for ages 11 plus. Adult £15,<br />
Child £10. To book T: 01926 334418<br />
www.warwickdc.gov.uk<br />
1 Oct<br />
Kids Run Free<br />
Bedworth Cricket Club, CV12 8JH<br />
Bentley Heath Park, B93 9BH<br />
Coventry’s War Memorial Park, CV3 6PT<br />
Jubilee Leisure Centre, CV10 7EZ<br />
Whitehall Recreation Ground, CV22 5LJ<br />
FREE EVENT 9:00am Get the kids up and<br />
running. There are specific distances for each<br />
age group ranging from 50m-1km. Whether<br />
your child is the next Olympic champion or<br />
just starting <strong>to</strong> find their running legs there<br />
is something <strong>to</strong> suit everyone. Suitable for<br />
children up <strong>to</strong> 16 years old. To register<br />
T: 07711 349592 www.kidsrunfree.co.uk<br />
Make A Hedgehog Home<br />
Brandon Marsh, CV3 3GW<br />
FREE EVENT 10:00am-3:00pm Drop in and<br />
make a hedgehog home <strong>to</strong> put in your garden!<br />
The hedgehog team will be on hand <strong>to</strong> show<br />
you how <strong>to</strong> assemble the house, which you<br />
will be able <strong>to</strong> take away with you. Your<br />
newly made home will be made with simple<br />
materials, such as cardboard, yet help <strong>to</strong><br />
provide valuable shelter for a hedgehog <strong>to</strong><br />
hibernate in this winter. T: 024 7630 8999<br />
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk<br />
World Space Day<br />
The National Space Centre, LE4 5NS<br />
This year World Space Week is all about<br />
remote sensing and celebrates the beauty of<br />
planet Earth from space, the satellites that<br />
make our lives easier and more fun, and the<br />
unmanned missions <strong>to</strong> other worlds that help<br />
us unravel the mysteries of the Solar System.<br />
We’re celebrating with a day of workshops,<br />
craft sessions and an afternoon of sun gazing<br />
that all the family can enjoy. Our activities<br />
are perfect for all ages, especially for younger<br />
visi<strong>to</strong>rs. All activities are <strong>inc</strong>luded in our<br />
standard day ticket price. T: 0116 261 0261<br />
www.spacecentre.co.uk<br />
1 – 2 Oct<br />
World War I His<strong>to</strong>ry Weekend<br />
British Mo<strong>to</strong>r Museum, CV35 0BJ<br />
10:00am-5:00pm Commemorate the centenary<br />
of the First World War. Explore B2737- the Battle<br />
Bus, on loan from London Transport Museum,<br />
and meet our ‘Tommy’ in the trenches and<br />
learn about the conditions soldiers lived in<br />
on the front lines.Visit the Field Hospital and<br />
discover how injuries sustained in battle led <strong>to</strong><br />
the discovery of new medical techniques and<br />
the foundations of plastic surgery! The Royal<br />
<strong>Warwickshire</strong> Regiment 1914 - 1918 Living<br />
His<strong>to</strong>ry Group will be on hand with dynamic<br />
displays and re-enactments. A memorable day<br />
out for the whole family. T : 01926 927821<br />
www.britishmo<strong>to</strong>rmuseum.co.uk<br />
Festival of Flight Spectacular<br />
Ragley Hall, B49 5NJ<br />
Family air show, featuring <strong>to</strong>p display pilots<br />
from around the world. Aerobatic displays on<br />
both days, World War II pyrotechnics display.<br />
Boats, cars, craft fair, small fun fair for children,<br />
on-site camping, fantastic trade support<br />
something for all the family. Saturday night<br />
will host a fantastic night show spectacular,<br />
featuring lazer lights, fireworks and light show.<br />
T: 01789 762090 www.festivaloflight.uk<br />
2 Oct<br />
<strong>2016</strong> British Dog Grooming<br />
Championship<br />
<strong>Warwickshire</strong> Exhibition Centre, CV31 1XN<br />
9:30am-5:30pm This Championship will<br />
determine this year’s Groomer of the Year and<br />
the Newcomer of the Year. T: 01926 613887<br />
www.petcare.org.uk<br />
7 – 9 Oct<br />
Destination Star Trek Europe<br />
nec, B40 1NT<br />
Celebrate 50 years of Star Trek, yes 50 years<br />
of seeking out new life and new civilisations<br />
and <strong>to</strong> keep boldly going where no one has<br />
gone before! Meet the cast and crew, explore<br />
interactive exhibits, learn about Star Trek’s<br />
impact on science, space and technology,<br />
and enjoy parties fit for a golden anniversary.<br />
Booking essential T: 0121 780 4141<br />
www.thenec.co.uk<br />
8 Oct<br />
Kids Run Free<br />
Longford Park, CV6 7BE<br />
FREE EVENT 9:00am Get the kids up and<br />
running. There are specific distances for each<br />
age group ranging from 50m-1km. Whether<br />
your child is the next Olympic champion or<br />
just starting <strong>to</strong> find their running legs there<br />
is something <strong>to</strong> suit everyone. Suitable for<br />
children up <strong>to</strong> 16 years old. To register T: 07711<br />
349592<br />
www.kidsrunfree.co.uk<br />
8 – 9 Oct<br />
Bake To Make A Difference and Hospice<br />
Open Day Afternoon Tea<br />
Mary Ann Evans Hospice, CV10 7QL<br />
Baking competition with categories for 6<br />
years and under, 7-10 year olds, 11-16 year<br />
olds and ages 17 and over. Entries on Saturday<br />
8th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber between 2:00pm-4:00pm. £2 for<br />
each entry. Cakes will be judged and winners<br />
announced at the Afternoon Tea on Sunday<br />
9th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber where cakes will be auctioned <strong>to</strong><br />
raise funds for the Hospice T: 024 7686 5440<br />
www.maryevanshospice.org.uk<br />
Bring In the Harvest Weekend<br />
Lower Dray<strong>to</strong>n Farm, ST19 5RE<br />
10:00am-5:00pm Celebrate the end of harvest.<br />
Farmer Ray will lead a special harvest trailer<br />
ride exploring the s<strong>to</strong>ry behind the vast<br />
quantity of crops produced during the year,<br />
and there will be a host of fun, harvestthemed<br />
craft activities <strong>to</strong> take part in – from<br />
making corn dollies, <strong>to</strong> gathering straw<br />
in<strong>to</strong> traditional bales utilising old fashioned<br />
techniques. T: 01785 330757<br />
www.lowerdray<strong>to</strong>nfarm.co.uk<br />
Great Electric Train Show<br />
British Mo<strong>to</strong>r Museum, CV35 0BJ<br />
10:00am-4:00pm More than 25 layouts and<br />
more than 30 traders taking part. To book<br />
T : 01926 645033<br />
www.britishmo<strong>to</strong>rmuseum.co.uk<br />
9 Oct<br />
China Revealed: Big Sunday<br />
Comp<strong>to</strong>n Verney, CV35 9HZ<br />
11:00am-5:00pm A day of celebration where<br />
you can watch the amazing lion dance and<br />
try out Chinese calligraphy plus much more!<br />
Get up close and personal with our ancient<br />
Chinese Bronzes with this unique opportunity<br />
<strong>to</strong> handle one with Comp<strong>to</strong>n Verney’s China<br />
expert Morgan Jones. Drop in session, normal<br />
admission prices apply. T: 01926 645500<br />
www.comp<strong>to</strong>nverney.org.uk<br />
Katherine House Hospice 5K Run<br />
Shugborough Estate, ST17 0XB<br />
11:00am-2:00pm A flat 5km, the Fun Run is<br />
open <strong>to</strong> people of all ages and abilities. We<br />
recommend runners be over the age of 9 if<br />
running alone. Younger participants can take<br />
part if running with a parent or guardian.<br />
Adult £15, Child £5. T: 0845 459 8900<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
Open Day<br />
Charlecote Mill, CV35 8BB<br />
See event details 11 Sept. T: 01789 842072<br />
www.charlecotemill.co.uk<br />
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Albany Theatre, CV1 3BH<br />
Box Office: 024 7699 8964<br />
www.albanytheatre.co.uk<br />
11 Sept<br />
The Book Of Life (U)<br />
2:30pm The journey of Manolo, a young<br />
man, who is <strong>to</strong>rn between fulfilling the<br />
expectations of his family and following<br />
his heart. Before choosing which path<br />
<strong>to</strong> follow, he embarks on an <strong>inc</strong>redible<br />
adventure that spans three fantastical<br />
worlds where he must face his greatest<br />
fears. Join us and get your face painted<br />
just in time for the Day of the Dead! Adults<br />
£6, Child £4.50.<br />
Belgrade Theatre CV1 1GS<br />
Box Office: 024 7655 3055<br />
www.belgrade.co.uk<br />
5 – 6 Oct<br />
Peppa Pig’s Surprise<br />
10:30am, 1:00pm and 4:00pm Surprise!<br />
25th – 30th<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber <strong>2016</strong><br />
0844 338 8222 *<br />
Disney characters and artwork © Disney.<br />
Peppa Pig, George and their friends are<br />
back in a brand new live stage show. It’s<br />
a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside<br />
with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy<br />
Pig have got a surprise for her and George<br />
– they can’t guess what it is, can you?<br />
Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course,<br />
surprises in this charming, colourful new<br />
show. Adult £17, Child £13.25.<br />
7 Oct<br />
The Russian State Ballet - The<br />
Nutcracker<br />
7:45pm The s<strong>to</strong>ry of Marie, a rather sad<br />
little girl, whose godfather Drosselmeyer<br />
gives her a nutcracker doll as a present on<br />
Christmas Eve, which turns in<strong>to</strong> a pr<strong>inc</strong>e.<br />
When midnight strikes, the world turns all<br />
magical in the wintry glitter of Christmas<br />
Eve. Toys come alive, the Mouse-king and<br />
his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker<br />
Pr<strong>inc</strong>e and we travel through the Land of<br />
Snow <strong>to</strong> an enchanted place where the<br />
magic really begins. Snow flurries, sweets,<br />
pr<strong>inc</strong>es, magic, love, vic<strong>to</strong>ries and defeats,<br />
and Tchaikovsky’s rousing score, are<br />
just some of the ingredients that will be<br />
brought <strong>to</strong>gether by this renowned Russian<br />
company. A highly accessible ballet, full<br />
of familiar music such as the Waltz of the<br />
Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum<br />
Fairy. A wonderful introduction <strong>to</strong> ballet for<br />
anyone who has never experienced it and<br />
still so special <strong>to</strong> anyone who has.<br />
8 Oct<br />
The Russian State Ballet - Swan Lake<br />
2:30pm and 7:45pm A pr<strong>inc</strong>ess turned<br />
in<strong>to</strong> a swan by an evil curse… Will Pr<strong>inc</strong>e<br />
Siegfried’s love prove strong enough <strong>to</strong><br />
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save her? The s<strong>to</strong>ry is woven around two<br />
girls, Odette and Odile who resemble<br />
each other so closely they can easily be<br />
mistaken for the other. Swan Lake is arguably<br />
one of the most loved and challenging<br />
ballets, not least thanks <strong>to</strong> Tchaikovsky’s<br />
instantly recognisable and timeless score,<br />
but also the great ‘Pas de Deux’,’ Pas de<br />
Quatre’ and iconic ‘Danse des Petits Cygnes’.<br />
Swan Lake captures, like no other,<br />
the full range of human emotions – from<br />
hope <strong>to</strong> despair, from terror <strong>to</strong> tenderness,<br />
from melancholy <strong>to</strong> ecstasy.<br />
Birmingham Hippodrome<br />
Theatre, B5 4TB<br />
Box Office: 0844 338 5000<br />
www.birminghamhippodrome.com<br />
7 – 19 Sept<br />
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang<br />
Can the loveable but whacky inven<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
Potts, along with his two children and<br />
the gorgeous Truly Scrumptious outwit<br />
the bombastic Baron Bomburst who has<br />
decreed that all children be banished<br />
from his kingdom? What happens when<br />
the children are caught and imprisoned<br />
with the other youngsters by the evil Child<br />
catcher? Will it all end happily-ever-after?<br />
Well, of course it will!<br />
Birmingham Reper<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Theatre, B1 2EP<br />
Box Office: 0121 236 4455<br />
www.birmingham-rep.co.uk<br />
6 – 15 Oct<br />
946: The Amazing S<strong>to</strong>ry Of Adolphus<br />
Tips<br />
Imagine being <strong>to</strong>ld <strong>to</strong> leave you home.<br />
Imagine American soldiers occupying your<br />
house and land. Imagine being 12 and<br />
angry, with only a cat <strong>to</strong> tell your secrets<br />
<strong>to</strong>. Well it all happened (most of it anyway)<br />
in Slap<strong>to</strong>n Sands, Devon, in 1944. Based<br />
on Michael Morpurgo’s novel using music,<br />
puppetry and foolishness <strong>to</strong> tell this tale<br />
of war, prejudice and love. Tender, political<br />
and surprisingly romantic, this s<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
speaks <strong>to</strong> us all and will finally reveal the<br />
secrets the US and British governments<br />
tried <strong>to</strong> keep quiet. Suitable for ages 7+.<br />
Royal Spa Centre,<br />
CV32 4HN<br />
Box Office: 01926 334418<br />
www.warwickdc.gov.uk<br />
3 Oct<br />
The Chinese State Circus - Dynasty<br />
5:00pm and 7:45pm 30 world class<br />
Chinese acrobats, aerial artistes and<br />
jugglers interact with the super-human<br />
physical skills and dexterity of the masters<br />
of martial arts – the legendary Shaolin<br />
Warriors. Adults £20, Child £10.<br />
4 Oct<br />
Australian Ballet: The FairyTale<br />
Series: The Sleeping Beauty<br />
7:00pm With lavish sets and costumes by<br />
Gabriela Tylesova and never-seen-before<br />
staging, designs and choreography don’t<br />
miss the world premiere of David McAllister’s<br />
The Sleeping Beauty in cinemas. In a<br />
supernatural world of good and evil, Pr<strong>inc</strong>ess<br />
Aurora becomes cursed by a sorcerer<br />
on her sixteenth birthday, but by some fast<br />
thinking by The Lilac Fairy she falls in<strong>to</strong> a<br />
deep sleep and is saved from death. One<br />
day, a lonely Pr<strong>inc</strong>e searches for his true<br />
love and awakens the pr<strong>inc</strong>ess with a kiss.<br />
Be swept in<strong>to</strong> a world of magical fairies<br />
and bluebirds with Aurora and her Pr<strong>inc</strong>e,<br />
as they dance their way through rose gardens<br />
and Imperial Courts, <strong>to</strong> Tchaikovsky’s<br />
enchanting score <strong>to</strong> celebrate their love.<br />
Adults £18, Child £15.<br />
Playbox Theatre,<br />
CV34 6LE<br />
Box Office: 01926 419555<br />
www.playboxtheatre.com<br />
9 – 11 & 16 – 18 Sept<br />
Disney’s Beauty & The Beast Jr<br />
A fantastic adaptation of the s<strong>to</strong>ry of<br />
transformation and <strong>to</strong>lerance featuring<br />
some of the most popular songs ever written<br />
by Alan Menken and the late Howard<br />
Ashman <strong>inc</strong>luding ‘Be Our Guest’, ‘Belle’<br />
and ‘Beauty and The Beast’. Adult £14,<br />
Child £8.<br />
2 Oct<br />
Monkey: Journey To The West<br />
3:00pm and 7:00pm A multi-talented<br />
cast create live-action animé on stage in<br />
this fabulous adventure for all the family.<br />
Created by Emily Jane Quash and based<br />
on the much-loved Chinese novel, a visual<br />
feast of movement, comedy and lavish<br />
s<strong>to</strong>rytelling. Adult £12, Child £8.<br />
The Civic Hall, CV12 8NF<br />
Box Office: 024 7637 6707<br />
www.civichallinbedworth.wordpress.com<br />
24 Sept<br />
Phaze 1<br />
7:00pm This Bedworth based dance<br />
school for children aged 3-16 years old<br />
are performing their very first dance show<br />
at the civic hall. It will be an evening<br />
packed full of entertaining performances in<br />
subjects such as modern, tap, ballet , acro<br />
and lyrical styles of dance. Tickets £10.<br />
Town Hall, B3 3DQ<br />
Box Office: 0121 780 3333<br />
www.thsh.co.uk<br />
10 Sept<br />
Stick Man<br />
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his<br />
Stick Lady Love and their stick children<br />
three…’ But the world outside the family<br />
tree is a dangerous place for Stick Man. A<br />
dog wants <strong>to</strong> play fetch with him, a swan<br />
builds a nest with him and he even ends<br />
up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get<br />
back <strong>to</strong> the family tree? Scamp Theatre’s<br />
delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson<br />
and Axel Scheffler’s hugely popular<br />
children’s book. Tickets £12.50.<br />
Warwick Arts Centre,<br />
CV4 7AL<br />
Box Office: 024 7652 4524<br />
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk<br />
4 – 5 Oct<br />
Scattered<br />
7:30pm Scattered explores our relationship<br />
with water. Seven dancers delve<br />
in<strong>to</strong> the majesty and savagery of water,<br />
plunging in<strong>to</strong> an ocean, tumbling down a<br />
waterfall and sliding on an avalanche <strong>to</strong> a<br />
frozen landscape of arctic beauty. Using<br />
projection technology, daring choreography<br />
and a ground-breaking set <strong>to</strong> create<br />
an extraordinary world where dancers and<br />
images interact seamlessly. This event<br />
is great for families because it captures<br />
the imagination with its spellbinding and<br />
ingenious choreography, Recommended<br />
for ages 6 <strong>to</strong> 16 and their families.<br />
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Creating Thrills & Skills<br />
For Life<br />
Kids’ Book<br />
Reviews<br />
Get your nose stuck in a book...<br />
Our Kids Book Review Panel is a group<br />
of children from across the UK who have<br />
an avid interest in reading. They receive books<br />
from us on a regular basis and post their reviews online.<br />
To see reviews for other titles visit www.primarytimes.net/reviews/<br />
PINBOARD<br />
The Pauline Quirke Academy is a weekend performing arts school<br />
for 4-18 year olds - and due <strong>to</strong> popular demand PQA Rugby is<br />
opening a new afternoon Academy on Saturday 17th September.<br />
Students spend three hours with us, rotating through hour long<br />
sessions in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film &<br />
Television. Our specialist modules, packed full of tips that Pauline<br />
has learnt from nearly 50 years in the business, will teach you<br />
everything you need <strong>to</strong> know <strong>to</strong> act, sing, dance or direct like a<br />
professional. By working with people we believe are outstanding in<br />
their field, we aim <strong>to</strong> provide our students with a constantly evolving<br />
experience- something that is fresh, exciting and bang up-<strong>to</strong>-date.<br />
PQA believe in inspiring and rewarding our students, so we offer<br />
free group Trinity exams, masterclasses, cinema screenings, and the<br />
opportunity <strong>to</strong> perform in London’s West End.<br />
For those students who want the chance <strong>to</strong> work professionally<br />
there is the opportunity <strong>to</strong> join Quirky Kidz Creative Management<br />
(QK) – an agency that exclusively represents PQA students. QK<br />
clients have won parts in many high profile projects <strong>inc</strong>luding<br />
Charlie & The Chocolate Fac<strong>to</strong>ry (West End); EastEnders (BBC);<br />
and the smash-hit feature film Les Miserables.<br />
PQA Rugby is holding a free open day on Saturday 17th September<br />
from 1.30 – 4.45pm at Harris Church of England Academy, Harris<br />
Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, <strong>Warwickshire</strong>, CV22 6EA.<br />
PQA is also enrolling now in Coventry, Nunea<strong>to</strong>n & H<strong>inc</strong>kley,<br />
<strong>Solihull</strong>, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick. For more information<br />
please visit www.pqacademy.com or call 0800 531 6282.<br />
The fun doesn’t have <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p<br />
when the kids go back <strong>to</strong> school!<br />
Get the new school year off <strong>to</strong><br />
a swimmingly good start with<br />
Everyone Active’s award-winning<br />
swim activities.<br />
Our comprehensive Learn <strong>to</strong> Swim<br />
programme <strong>inc</strong>ludes a wide range<br />
of activities <strong>to</strong> help your child start<br />
and maintain their aquatic journey.<br />
The sessions <strong>inc</strong>lude rookie<br />
lifeguarding, diving, water polo<br />
and even synchronised swimming.<br />
Lessons run for 50 weeks a year,<br />
six days a week and are available<br />
children over the age of four<br />
months.<br />
In addition, your child can get Wet n’ Wild with our fun inflatable sessions<br />
and you can even make a splash as a family with our Family Fun Swim<br />
activities. There’s lots available at your local Everyone Active leisure centre.<br />
What’s more when you enrol on Everyone Active swimming lessons<br />
before 30 September <strong>2016</strong> you will be entered in<strong>to</strong> a prize draw for the<br />
chance <strong>to</strong> win one of three Forest Holidays stays worth £500 each! All<br />
those who enrol will also get an exclusive 10% discount off their next<br />
Forest Holidays booking.<br />
For further information on our swim activities and <strong>to</strong> find your nearest<br />
leisure centre, visit www.everyoneactive.com<br />
The Thing About Jellyfish, by Ali Benjamin<br />
Published by Hodder Children’s Books. ISBN: 144492155X<br />
Reviewed by Hannah, aged 9 from Norfolk: This is my new favourite<br />
book, it’s the best book that I have ever read! I love<br />
this book because it gives you fascinating facts while<br />
telling an emotional s<strong>to</strong>ry of a girl and her, used <strong>to</strong> be,<br />
best friend. To help move the s<strong>to</strong>ry along, the author<br />
uses powerful language <strong>to</strong> have an effect on the way<br />
you read it. My favourite character is Mrs. Tur<strong>to</strong>n, who<br />
is Suzy’s science teacher, because sometimes she<br />
can be funny but other times she can be supportive.<br />
I recommend this book! HHHHH<br />
The Scroll of Alexandria - A Lottie<br />
Lip<strong>to</strong>n Adventure, by Dan Metcalf<br />
Published by A&C Black Childrens & Educational.<br />
ISBN: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC<br />
Reviewed by Ellen, aged 6 from North Yorkshire:<br />
At the start, Lottie bumps in <strong>to</strong> Uncle Bert and tells<br />
him they have another adventure <strong>to</strong> solve. Just then,<br />
Mr Trevelyan (the museum manager) comes in and<br />
says they are going <strong>to</strong> get rid of some of the King’s books<br />
that he collected. Lottie, Uncle Bert and Reg say ‘no’ as they are part of an<br />
important collection. In one of the books, they find a scroll that with a riddle<br />
on it. They work out the riddle and an ancient door appears...<br />
The reason I liked this s<strong>to</strong>ry is because it has two long maths sums and I<br />
like maths. I worked them out and the first one = 8 and the second one = 1.<br />
The Mighty Dynamo, by Kieran Crowley<br />
Published by Macmillan Children’s Books. ISBN: 1447299787<br />
Reviewed by Alex, aged 8 from North Yorkshire: This book is about<br />
a boy called Noah who is an amazing footballer. Noah (AKA The Mighty<br />
Dynamo) really wants <strong>to</strong> play in a winning team in the <strong>to</strong>urnament so that<br />
he can be part of the World Cup. However he has been banned from his<br />
school football team because of a fight (that he didn’t<br />
even start), so he decides <strong>to</strong> get <strong>to</strong>gether a mismatch<br />
of boys and girls for his winning football team. He is<br />
the captain, and his team is successful - winning the<br />
<strong>to</strong>urnament, despite the cheating of his old team and<br />
lots of hard work and team playing.<br />
I couldn’t put it down! It was funny and the author had<br />
an amazing style of writing. It was very easy <strong>to</strong> read. I<br />
liked the players’ profiles and the happy ending.<br />
My Underpants Rule By Rod Power<br />
Published by Kids Rule Publishing Limited. ISBN: 0992953006<br />
Reviewed by Willow, aged 7 from Cornwall:<br />
This book teaches children that what’s under their<br />
pants belongs only <strong>to</strong> them! The cover is brightly<br />
coloured and eye-catching. The book came with a<br />
bookmark. We read the book as a family and again<br />
just me and my mummy. I think it’s a good book<br />
<strong>to</strong> teach children that their privates are for them<br />
only. You get asked questions <strong>to</strong> answer and what<br />
should you do in different situations. The rule is easy <strong>to</strong> remember. I think all<br />
children should have this book read <strong>to</strong> them as it’s important that you know<br />
what <strong>to</strong> do if someone asks <strong>to</strong> see inside your underpants! HHHHH<br />
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Cooking with Compassion<br />
Does your child love cooking? Why not encourage them <strong>to</strong> put their skills <strong>to</strong> good use by<br />
entering Junior Compassionate Cook, the RSPCA Assured’s cookery video competition for 6 <strong>to</strong><br />
12 year olds?<br />
It’s a really fun way for kids who love <strong>to</strong> get creative in the kitchen <strong>to</strong> make the connection<br />
between good welfare and good food. What’s more, they’ll be in with a chance of winning<br />
some great prizes!<br />
To enter, simply film them preparing their favourite dish and upload the video <strong>to</strong> the RSPCA<br />
Assured website www.rspcaassured.org.uk/junior-compassionate-cook. Videos must not be<br />
longer than five minutes or more than 500MB.<br />
The recipe can be for anything they like, from sausages <strong>to</strong> salmon, chicken fajitas <strong>to</strong> chocolate<br />
brownies, but it must contain RSPCA Assured ingredients - whether it’s eggs, fish or meat.<br />
You have until Monday 14 November <strong>to</strong> enter. Voting closes on Tuesday 13 December, so the sooner<br />
they enter the better.<br />
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.<br />
Remember, they’re not looking for expert chefs or filmmakers, but lively and fun presenters demonstrating how <strong>to</strong> make simple, tasty recipes.<br />
Winners will be announced during the second week of January 2017. So get cooking and good luck.<br />
Eyes On the Prize<br />
The People’s Choice and Judge’s<br />
Choice winners will both receive<br />
an iPad and Junior Compassionate<br />
Cook trophy, and four runners-up<br />
will each receive a medal.<br />
But that’s not all! Each winner<br />
and runner-up - as well as their<br />
schools - will win a fun range of<br />
children’s cookware, so they can<br />
cook up a s<strong>to</strong>rm and encourage<br />
their classmates <strong>to</strong> do the same.<br />
Winners and runners-up will also<br />
receive a year’s subscription <strong>to</strong> the<br />
RSPCA’s Animal Action magazine.<br />
This year’s celebrity judges are<br />
Andi Peters and Liz McClarnon.<br />
Andi <strong>to</strong>ld <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>Times</strong>, “I’m delighted <strong>to</strong> be judging RSPCA<br />
Assured’s brilliant Junior Compassionate Cook competition again<br />
this year. Getting kids cooking and having fun in the kitchen is really<br />
important. This competition encourages them <strong>to</strong> think about where<br />
food comes from and the welfare of farm animals.”<br />
Liz <strong>to</strong>ld us, “I really enjoyed watching the kids’ videos in last year’s<br />
competition and I can’t wait <strong>to</strong> see this year’s entries! It’s fantastic <strong>to</strong><br />
see kids so excited<br />
about cooking and<br />
that they care so much<br />
about the welfare<br />
of animals. It will set<br />
them up for a lifetime<br />
of happy cooking and<br />
good, ethical eating.<br />
Good luck everyone<br />
and get cooking!”<br />
Look Out for<br />
the Logo<br />
The RSPCA<br />
Assured label<br />
makes it easy <strong>to</strong><br />
find products<br />
from animals that<br />
have had a better<br />
life and lived on<br />
farms checked by<br />
the RSPCA.<br />
Many supermarkets s<strong>to</strong>ck<br />
RSPCA Assured eggs, fish and<br />
meat. Put your postcode in<strong>to</strong><br />
the interactive map <strong>to</strong> find out<br />
where <strong>to</strong> buy RSPCA Assured<br />
ingredients near you at www.<br />
rspcaassured.org.uk/where-<strong>to</strong>buy/map<br />
Sausage and Bean One-pot Wonder<br />
with Sage Dumplings<br />
For the hot pot, you’ll need:<br />
Rapeseed oil<br />
1 chopped onion<br />
Pack of RSPCA Assured pork sausages<br />
Chopped red and green peppers<br />
2 chopped carrots<br />
1 tin of baked beans<br />
1 tin of white kidney beans<br />
1 tin of <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong>es<br />
Toma<strong>to</strong> puree<br />
Water<br />
Salt and pepper <strong>to</strong> season<br />
Fresh rosemary<br />
Jess was last year’s Judges’ Choice winner with her recipe for sausage and bean one-pot wonder with sage<br />
dumplings. Check out her video on the RSPCA Assured website. Jess’ <strong>to</strong>p tip is <strong>to</strong> “Make sure you cook something<br />
you love! I picked the sausage and bean one-pot wonder because it’s an easy, tasty supper that anyone can make.”<br />
Junior Compassionate Cook is sponsored by the Co-op<br />
and supported by Fairtrade.<br />
For the dumplings, you’ll need:<br />
Plain flour<br />
Vegetable suet (use about half the volume of flour)<br />
Salt and pepper <strong>to</strong> season<br />
Fresh rosemary and sage<br />
Water<br />
1. In a large pan heat the rapeseed oil and stir fry the chopped onions<br />
2. Break the sausages up in<strong>to</strong> pieces and add <strong>to</strong> the pan<br />
3. Add the chopped peppers, chopped <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong>es, baked beans and cannellini<br />
beans and give it a good stir<br />
4. Add a tin of <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong>es, <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong> puree and a dash of water - keep on stirring<br />
5. Finally, add fresh rosemary, stir, and pop the lid on. Leave <strong>to</strong> bubble for 40<br />
minutes<br />
6. To make the dumplings, mix <strong>to</strong>gether flour, vegetable suet and water <strong>to</strong> form a<br />
dough mixture<br />
7. Add some fresh rosemary and sage and roll the mixture in<strong>to</strong> small balls - you<br />
should get around eight <strong>to</strong> ten<br />
8. Add the dumplings <strong>to</strong> the pan and put the lid back on. Cook for a further 30<br />
minutes, then serve and enjoy!<br />
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THE PAULINE QUIRKE<br />
ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS<br />
IS ENROLLING NOW!<br />
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screened at the cinema, free Trinity exams and our West-End show - what are you<br />
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SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER<br />
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<strong>Warwickshire</strong>, CV22 6EA<br />
PQA is also enrolling now in Coventry,<br />
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