Primary Times Warwickshire inc Solihull Back to School 2016

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Are you the parent or
guardian of a 4-12 year old
living in Warwickshire?
A free family programme to help
you and your family make the
change to a healthier lifestyle
For more information
call (01788) 533721 or
email fitterfutures@rugby.gov.uk”
Can
your child
swim?
ALL AGES AND
ABILITIES WELCOME!
Award winning lessons
No waiting list
ASA qualified teachers
Pingles Leisure Centre
024 7632 1200
Bedworth Leisure Centre
024 7649 9010
Everyone Active manages these
facilities in partnership with Nuneaton
& Bedworth Borough Council.
*Terms and conditions: When you enrol on Everyone Active
swimming lessons before 30 September 2016. Entrants must be UK
residents aged 18 years and over. Prize covers accommodation
cost only. Visit www.everyoneactive.com/ForestEnrol for full terms
and conditions.
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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
www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
10 Sept – 22 Oct
Kids Run Free
Newbold Comyn Park, CV32 4EW
Olton Jubilee Park, B92 8QE
FREE EVENT 9:00am Get the kids up and
running on the second and fourth Saturday of
the month. 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
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
Heritage Open Day
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
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Heritage Open Day
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
Heritage Open Day
Upton House and Gardens, OX15 6HT
FREE ENTRY 11:00am-4:00pm Take a trip back
to the 1940s and explore our award winning
‘Banking for Victory’ presentation. Find out