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WHAT’S ON GUIDE<br />

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Issue 98<br />

<strong>Oct</strong> <strong>2017</strong>


2 Primary Times Cambridgeshire . <strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>2017</strong>


Dear Reader<br />

Welcome to the Autumn issue of Primary Times in<br />

Cambridgeshire. And a big hello to all our new readers who<br />

started school in September.<br />

We hope you enjoy reading this issue and find something<br />

exciting to do in our what’s on guide. We also have some<br />

great competitions for you to enter.<br />

Enjoy Halloween and Bonfire night - stay safe! Watch out for<br />

our next issue at the end of November.<br />

contents<br />

Roundabout<br />

Anti-Bullying Week<br />

4<br />

14<br />

Roundabout<br />

Your Family Diary of What’s On & When<br />

OCTOBER<br />

Wednesday 4 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Just Karate Taster Session<br />

J<br />

Cambridge University Botanic<br />

Garden<br />

CB2 1JE<br />

Tel: 01223 336265<br />

Saturday 7 & Sunday<br />

8<br />

Best wishes<br />

Ashley, Jane and Fiona<br />

free<br />

WHAT’S ON GUIDE<br />

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Theatre<br />

18<br />

Cambridge<br />

Arts Theatre<br />

Box Office 01223 503333<br />

AWFUL AUNTIE<br />

Family &<br />

Children’s Shows<br />

THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD<br />

Wednesday 15 –<br />

Saturday 18 November,<br />

various performances<br />

W<br />

O<br />

Issue 98<br />

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Competitions<br />

23<br />

COMPETITION WINNERS<br />

F<br />

LINTON ZOO FAMILY TICKET<br />

Joy Potter, West Wickham<br />

SKYLARK MAIZE MAZE FAMILY TICKET<br />

Mrs Starling, Soham;<br />

Grace Miller-Brown, Fridaybridge;<br />

Tim, Roz and Joseph Fitches, Chatteris;<br />

Mrs Sara Turner, Hartford.<br />

Front Cover:<br />

KD Theatre<br />

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Roundabout<br />

Your Family Diary of What’s On & When<br />

OCTOBER<br />

Wednesday 4 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Just Karate Taster Session<br />

Just Karate will be running taster<br />

sessions designed to introduce<br />

beginners to the fascinating art<br />

of karate. Families can train<br />

together in a fun and friendly<br />

environment. Taster sessions<br />

usually cost £6.50 on the day<br />

but you can book in for free<br />

using voucher code <strong>PT</strong>XY17 at<br />

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk<br />

Paradise Centre<br />

Ely<br />

Tel: 07981 395258<br />

www.justkarate.co.uk<br />

Saturday 7 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Cambridge University Botanic<br />

Garden<br />

CB2 1JE<br />

Tel: 01223 336265<br />

Saturday 7 & Sunday<br />

8 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Cambridgeshire Autumn<br />

Food, Home & Lifestyle<br />

Fair<br />

A wide range of food and food<br />

related products plus cookery<br />

demonstrations from headline<br />

and other chefs. 10am - 4pm<br />

Wood Green the Animal Charity<br />

Godmanchester<br />

PE29 2NH<br />

Tel: 01206 263088<br />

Prickwillow Ploughing<br />

Festival<br />

Sports Centre<br />

Impington<br />

Tel: 07981 395258<br />

www.justkarate.co.uk<br />

Orwell Vintage & Antique<br />

Fair<br />

Twenty stallholders with unique<br />

and one-off pieces of antiques<br />

and vintage wares, including<br />

collectables, memorabilia, retro,<br />

clothing, accessories and<br />

jewellery, Vintage tea room.<br />

10am – 4pm<br />

Orwell Village Hall<br />

Orwell<br />

SG8 5QN<br />

Tel: 01223 894292<br />

❝<br />

I saw your<br />

❞<br />

event in<br />

Primary Times…<br />

Please mention you saw the event<br />

listed in Primary Times<br />

A Brief Walk in History<br />

We take great care to ensure<br />

all this information is correct<br />

at the time of going to press.<br />

However, we would advise<br />

parents to phone and check<br />

details prior to making a long<br />

trip… or promise!<br />

of human activity. 2pm – 4pm.<br />

Booking essential<br />

Wicken Fen National Nature<br />

Reserve<br />

Wicken<br />

CB7 5XP<br />

Tel: 01353 720274<br />

Wednesday 11 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Just Karate Taster Session<br />

Just Karate will be running taster<br />

sessions designed to introduce<br />

beginners to the fascinating art<br />

of karate. Families can train<br />

together in a fun and friendly<br />

environment. Taster sessions<br />

usually cost £6.50 on the day<br />

but you can book in for free<br />

using voucher code <strong>PT</strong>XY17 at<br />

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk<br />

The Makit 25th<br />

Anniversary Fenland Fair<br />

Visit the fair to browse a large<br />

number of stalls all dedicated to<br />

the materials, tools and<br />

accessories you need to practice<br />

your favourite craft. 10am –<br />

4pm. Adult £5, under 14s free<br />

Burgess Hall<br />

St Ives<br />

PE27 6WU<br />

Tel: 01234 824983<br />

Toy Theatre Workshop<br />

See how stories can be<br />

magically brought to life.<br />

Inspired by the paper toy<br />

theatres of the 1700s and<br />

1800s, see how this popular<br />

form of entertainment once<br />

captured people's imaginations,<br />

and see where it takes yours.<br />

10.30am – 12.30pm. £5.<br />

Booking essential<br />

Peterborough Museum<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE1 1LF<br />

Tel: 01733 864663<br />

Family Activities<br />

Magic Wands – drop in session<br />

between 11am – 3pm<br />

In conjunction with the<br />

Ploughing Festival which<br />

includes Working Horses,<br />

Vintage Tractors, Classic Car<br />

and Commercial Vehicle Show,<br />

there will also be Industrial<br />

Engines, Live Music, and new<br />

for this year a Raptor display,<br />

plus Hot Food and drinks, Real<br />

Ale Bar, as well as Children’s<br />

rides, activities, and displays,<br />

Craft & Trade stalls. This is a<br />

real family weekend with<br />

something for the whole family.<br />

10am – 6pm<br />

Prickwillow Engine Museum<br />

Ely<br />

CB7 4UN<br />

Tel: 01353 778442<br />

www.prickwillowmuseum.com<br />

Sunday 8 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Just Karate Taster Session<br />

Just Karate will be running taster<br />

sessions designed to introduce<br />

beginners to the fascinating art<br />

of karate. Families can train<br />

together in a fun and friendly<br />

environment. Taster sessions<br />

usually cost £6.50 on the day<br />

but you can book in for free<br />

using voucher code <strong>PT</strong>XY17 at<br />

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk<br />

Join us on a 1.2 mile parkland<br />

walk and uncover the stories at<br />

the heart of Wimpole with<br />

fascinating stories about how<br />

Wimpole's parkland has<br />

changed with different fashions<br />

and owners. 11am – 12.30pm<br />

Wimpole Estate<br />

Arrington<br />

SG8 0BW<br />

Tel: 01223 206000<br />

Scone Baking Day<br />

Find out how we make our<br />

delicious scones using<br />

Houghton Mill stoneground<br />

wholemeal flour and have a go<br />

at making one yourself. 11am<br />

– 4pm<br />

Houghton Mill<br />

Houghton<br />

PE28 2AZ<br />

Tel: 01480 301494<br />

History Discovery Walk<br />

Thousands of years to lay down<br />

the peat, 100s of years of<br />

traditional way of life on<br />

the undrained Fen, 118<br />

years since the National<br />

Trust bought 2 acres here -<br />

Wicken Fen today has<br />

been shaped by centuries<br />

Paradise Centre<br />

Ely<br />

Tel: 07981 395258<br />

www.justkarate.co.uk<br />

Wednesday 11 & Thursday<br />

12 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Awesome Autumn<br />

Seasonal fun, craft and<br />

adventure for under 5s.<br />

10.15am – 11.45am. Booking<br />

essential<br />

Wicken Fen National Nature<br />

Reserve<br />

Wicken<br />

CB7 5XP<br />

Tel: 01353 720274<br />

Thursday 12 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Photographic Day<br />

Come and test your skills with<br />

your camera catching birds in<br />

flight and static shots. 10am –<br />

4pm. Contact us for details<br />

Wow!<br />

More on page 10<br />

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FOR THOUSANDS MORE IDEAS VISIIT www.primarytimes.net


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Gold for Cambridgeshire Dance School<br />

The Jill Bridger School of Dance has won Gold in the Dance School<br />

of the Year Award ‘large school’ category. From thousands of<br />

dance schools eligible to enter across the UK and Europe, principal,<br />

Jill Bridger, was delighted to be shortlisted as a Finalist before<br />

attending the awards ceremony in Exeter on 28 July <strong>2017</strong>. “We<br />

were thrilled to win the Gold Award at the end of an outstanding<br />

evening attended by many fellow dance professionals,” says<br />

Jill Bridger.<br />

The Dance School of the Year Awards were founded by<br />

Anne Walker MBE to celebrate the achievements of theatre dance<br />

schools. Anne is a former dance teacher, entrepreneur and<br />

business mentor. She has run many successful businesses including<br />

the dancewear company International Dance Supplies. The judges<br />

Francesca Filpi, Royal Ballet dancer, Paul Haigney, entrepreneur<br />

and Angela Rippon CBE, broadcaster and life-long dance supporter<br />

all attended the event.<br />

The Jill Bridger School of Dance was established in 1988 and has<br />

over 700 students aged 18 months to 18 years with branches in<br />

Cambridge, Cambourne, Hardwick and St Ives. Classes offered<br />

include pre-school Melody Bear classes, RAD ballet and ISTD<br />

modern and tap.<br />

The school ethos is that every child feels welcomed and inspired<br />

with a joy of dance. Jill has been determined from the school’s<br />

earliest days to offer an environment where students can achieve as<br />

much as their natural ability makes possible whilst acquiring many<br />

happy memories in the process. “It is important to me that I get to<br />

know my students as individuals and provide them with a platform<br />

for growth, assisting their development into confident young adults.<br />

I am now personally teaching the children of past pupils and<br />

reminiscing about old school events is an ever-popular pastime.”<br />

www.danceschool.biz<br />

Tel: 01480 469711<br />

Stagecoach Cambridge<br />

Stagecoach Cambridge and Cambourne are preparing to celebrate<br />

the 30th Anniversary of the Stagecoach Performing Arts nationwide<br />

network in 2018. They have many exciting things planned for the<br />

year but most notably they will be taking over the Cambridge Corn<br />

Exchange on the 24th and 25th and every student will get their<br />

chance to perform on stage in front of an audience filled with family<br />

and friends. If you would like your child to be a part of this exciting<br />

school then please visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/cambridge or call<br />

01223 359974. Classes run after school and at weekends in both<br />

Cambridge and Cambourne.<br />

Beauty and the Beast<br />

at The Maltings this Christmas<br />

Join us for this tale as old as time as KD Theatre Productions<br />

present this year’s spectacular family pantomime ‘BEAUTY AND<br />

THE BEAST’ at The Maltings, in Ely.<br />

Beauty and the Beast tells the story of a young girl named Beauty as<br />

she becomes the Beast’s prisoner in order to save her father. As<br />

time goes on, Beauty realises the Beast is not all that bad, but are<br />

her feelings strong enough to keep the Beast alive from the wicked<br />

curse placed upon him by the evil Poison Ivy. Will Fairy Rose be<br />

able to weave her magic to help break the curse? Will Dame Mary<br />

Bakewell and her son, Willy-Do-It, ever get the cooking done?<br />

Celebrating 5 years of professional pantomime in Ely, this ‘Beast’ of<br />

a production will feature first class professional performers, stunning<br />

sets, lavish costumes and a live band!<br />

Don’t miss out on the most spectacular pantomime in East<br />

Cambridgeshire this Christmas.<br />

Book your tickets online at www.kdtheatre.co.uk, call the box office<br />

on 01353 725026 or email boxoffice@kdtheatre.co.uk<br />

It wouldn’t be Christmas without us!<br />

“Hysterically Funny”<br />

Hunts Post on last year’s ‘Aladdin’<br />

Palace Beautiful<br />

Looking for a resource for your school, youth group, church,<br />

Sunday School or community outreach? Something new and<br />

unique? Something timeless, yet a little bit different?<br />

Then how about a 300 year old adventure story, complete with<br />

beautiful palaces, rocky roads and dreadful dungeons? A story<br />

known and loved the world over; a story that never fails to engage<br />

and inspire…….<br />

‘The Pilgrim’s Progress story that you told us was ….AMAZING!<br />

Even my brother has started reading it.’<br />

‘I would recommend this scheme of work most highly, as it is laid<br />

out so appropriately to enable total engagement of children of<br />

different ages in one group – no easy achievement. It is simply<br />

splendid!’<br />

The Pilgrim’s Progress – a story EVERY child should experience!<br />

www.palacebeautiful.co.uk<br />

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After an amazing summer and achieving a rating of<br />

OUTSTANDING from OFSTED, Barracudas are excited to<br />

announce that they will be running an <strong>Oct</strong>ober Half Term camp at<br />

Hinchingbrooke School in Huntingdon. Children aged 4.5 to 14<br />

years can enjoy an action packed programme of activities including<br />

swimming, archery, fencing, motorsports, arts and crafts and dance<br />

and drama. There are also additional Skills Builder courses such as<br />

Lab Rats, Swim School, Upstage! and Motor Mania that can be<br />

added to the standard package for an extra special experience.<br />

Their early and late clubs offer extended hours of 8-6pm to cover<br />

the full working day. The Huntingdon camp is open from 23rd –<br />

27th <strong>Oct</strong>ober. To secure your child’s place call on 0845 123 5299<br />

or visit www.barracudas.co.uk to find out more.<br />

Colours of Dance<br />

As parents, we strive to pick good schools and to get to know our<br />

child’s teacher. When it comes to clubs outside school, we don’t<br />

necessarily know how to go about this. For dance classes, all good<br />

dance teachers should be qualified and happy to prove it! Ask the<br />

teacher about their qualifications, research teachers online or<br />

contact the Council for Dance, Education and Training for a list of<br />

Recognised Teachers. Always ask to try or watch a class before you<br />

decide if it’s right for your child.<br />

At Colours of Dance, all of our teachers are qualified, experienced<br />

and committed to continuous professional development. We insist<br />

on no-obligation trial lessons and we hold termly watching weeks<br />

for parents. So come and ask us questions and know your teacher<br />

is committed to being the best teacher for your child.


Meet the animals<br />

With three daily flying displays you can experience the birds flying close to you, including eagles, hawks, various different sizes of owls and of<br />

course the Ferrari of the team the Falcons. Our keeper talks with the birds, reptiles and meerkats we help you understand the vital work that the<br />

staff and volunteers carry out.<br />

This year we had two new additions that will be joining our team a large eagle owl called Bell and Alice our barn owl. Both were born at the<br />

centre on the same day. Bell and Alice will also be helping out on birthday parties, experience days and meet the bird keeper talks.<br />

Our tearoom is now under new<br />

management, JS Caterers have<br />

taken the role on. With new<br />

menus, new layout, offering<br />

afternoons teas, evening<br />

bookings and much more.<br />

As we are getting close to<br />

Christmas don’t forget that we<br />

offer a wide range of Gift<br />

vouchers, ranging from<br />

accommodation, Experience<br />

days, Entrance Vouchers,<br />

Membership and adoptions of the<br />

animals on site.<br />

Contact the centre for further<br />

details:<br />

Raptor Foundation<br />

The Heath<br />

St Ives Road<br />

Woodhurst<br />

PE28 3BT<br />

Tel: 01487 741140<br />

info@raptorfoundation.org.uk<br />

www.raptorfoundation.org.uk<br />

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LINTON ZOO<br />

Now is the perfect time for a visit! The zoo is<br />

buzzing with activity and there is so much to<br />

see and do with some fantastic new exhibits!<br />

Two relatively small, but none the less<br />

remarkable species, are causing quite a stir<br />

in the zoo world, our Eastern quoll and<br />

Azara’s agouti.<br />

Few people have even heard of a quoll, let<br />

along seen one! Eastern Quoll, a<br />

carnivorous marsupial, are considered extinct<br />

in mainland Australia and are now only<br />

found in Tasmania. Our three are part of a<br />

European breeding programme and Linton is<br />

one of only two places in the UK where they<br />

can be seen.<br />

Our trio of Azara’s agouti have been<br />

enjoying their new accommodation, making<br />

adjustments as they see fit! Agouti are found<br />

in forested and wooded areas in Central and<br />

South America. They can live for as long as<br />

20 years, a remarkably long time for a<br />

rodent. They are one of the few species<br />

(along with macaws) that can open the Brazil<br />

nut pod without tools.<br />

Primarily a breeding centre for endangered<br />

species, Linton Zoo is home to some very<br />

exciting animals which include magnificent<br />

tigers, lions, snow leopard, tapirs, kangaroo,<br />

binturong, Mountain zebra, lemurs, giant<br />

tortoises, lots of birds and some unusual<br />

reptiles.<br />

There is a very exciting schedule of events<br />

over the school holidays and at weekends<br />

which our team have developed to get you<br />

much closer to some of our animals, whilst<br />

giving you more information about our<br />

conservation projects. For example meet our<br />

Brazilian tapirs Thiago, Tiana and their new<br />

addition “Rio”, when the family are given<br />

their lunch at 12 o’clock. And there is an<br />

opportunity to get very close to the red<br />

kangaroo and wallaby mob when the<br />

keepers give them their afternoon snack.<br />

Don’t miss the animal encounters where you<br />

will have a chance to touch some of our<br />

smaller zoo animals, every day there will be<br />

something different and may include snakes,<br />

lizards, owls, baby giant tortoises, guinea<br />

pigs, giant stick insects and other creepy<br />

crawlies!<br />

Our zoo is in a beautiful woodland setting, it<br />

is the perfect place to get the family,<br />

especially children, connected to nature! To<br />

get the best from your visit make sure you<br />

allow time to go around a couple of times<br />

and so that you don’t miss anything plan<br />

your outing before you come by checking our<br />

website for all the scheduled talks and<br />

activities.<br />

As an extra treat and if you want a little more<br />

than just a zoo visit then our VIP Behind the<br />

Scenes Tortoise Tours are a must! Get up<br />

close and personal<br />

with our awesome<br />

giants and then go<br />

behind the scenes,<br />

learn how we care<br />

for our tortoise<br />

groups, including<br />

how we incubate the<br />

eggs, then meet<br />

some of the latest<br />

hatchlings! Or, if<br />

you’d rather hold<br />

hands with a lemur<br />

and help the keepers<br />

feed them then try<br />

one of our VIP lemur<br />

tours for an extra<br />

£10 per person (best<br />

to book in advance<br />

to guarantee your<br />

place).<br />

For an even more special day you can book<br />

in advance a “Keeper Experience” for adults<br />

and children (age 8-13). Our “Keeper’s Little<br />

Helper”, designed especially for 5 to 8 year<br />

olds is also very popular. All of our special<br />

keeper days make awesome birthday<br />

presents, or simply treat someone special to<br />

an experience of a lifetime.<br />

The Zoo is open every day and with an<br />

admission fee of £9.00 for an adult and<br />

£6.50 for children 2 to 13 years, we’re sure<br />

you will find your family outing fantastic value<br />

for money. There is also a basic children’s<br />

play area, free parking within the zoo<br />

grounds, coffee shop and all other usual<br />

facilities. For more information, visit our<br />

website www.lintonzoo.com , call us on<br />

01223 891308, email<br />

lintonzoo@hotmail.co.uk or follow us on<br />

Facebook or Twitter for all the latest news,<br />

stories and cute pictures, just click on the link<br />

from our website.<br />

Aladdin at The Broadway<br />

ALADDIN will be flying into The Broadway (Peterborough) this<br />

Christmas.<br />

The Broadway in Peterborough, which has recently reopened its<br />

doors to great success, has announced it will be presenting<br />

‘ALADDIN’, a spectacular professional pantomime this Christmas.<br />

The production will be produced by KD Theatre Productions Ltd, a<br />

local experienced pantomime production company who have<br />

pantomimes all over the UK, as well as touring shows throughout<br />

the year.<br />

Daniel Bell and Katherine Hickmott, producers for KD Theatre<br />

Productions said “we are delighted to be working with the team at<br />

The Broadway to produce this fantastic pantomime for all the<br />

family. Audiences can expect high production values, a cast of<br />

seasoned professionals, a live band and a show packed with laughs<br />

for all the family!”<br />

Harrison Fuller, Theatre Manager of The Broadway said “We are<br />

delighted to be working with KD Productions to bring pantomime<br />

back to The Broadway. Aladdin is an enchanting story filled with<br />

magic making it the ideal production for our first Christmas show.<br />

We look forward to welcoming audiences to the theatre over the<br />

festive period.”<br />

ALADDIN will run at The Broadway from the 15th - 31st December<br />

<strong>2017</strong>. Tickets are available online at<br />

www.ticketsource.co.uk/thebroadway, by calling the Box Office on<br />

01733 306071, or calling at The Broadway in person. The<br />

Broadway’s website can be found at www.thebroadway.today<br />

8 Primary Times Cambridgeshire . <strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>2017</strong><br />

Stagecoach Huntingdon<br />

Stagecoach Performing Arts Huntingdon and Newmarket help<br />

children develop Creative Courage for life. We provide fun and<br />

friendly performing arts classes which operate during term time, out<br />

of school hours, for children aged 4 to 18 years. Our Early Stages<br />

classes are for children aged 4 to 6 and children are introduced to<br />

the performing arts through our fabulous range of singing, dancing<br />

and acting classes. In our singing classes, children learn new songs<br />

and find out about rhythm, timing and how sounds are formed. Our<br />

dancing classes give kids the confidence to try new dance moves,<br />

while our drama sessions allow budding young actors to role play<br />

and practise improvisation and storytelling.<br />

Our Main Stages classes are for children aged 6 to 18 and children<br />

and teens flourish while improving their singing, dancing and<br />

drama skills during our weekly Main Stages performing arts classes.<br />

Students learn different rhythms, tempos, singing styles and vocal<br />

techniques in our singing lessons, while dancing classes feature<br />

pop, street and musical theatre routines. In acting classes, children<br />

enjoy working on role play, improvisation and performance. To find<br />

out more about classes in Huntingdon and Newmarket contact Jo<br />

on 01353 861320 email huntingdon@stagecoach.co.uk (for both<br />

schools) or visit our website at www.stagecoach.co.uk/huntingdon<br />

or www.stagecoach.co.uk/newmarket


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Roundabout<br />

Your Family Diary of What’s On & When<br />

Raptor Foundation<br />

Woodhurst<br />

PE28 3BT<br />

Tel: 01487 741140<br />

www.raptorfoundation.org.uk<br />

Saturday 14 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Burwash Apple Day<br />

The day begins with a vintage<br />

ploughing match and hedge<br />

laying competition. There will be<br />

plenty of other apple-based<br />

games and stalls to enjoy. There<br />

will also be music from Sawston<br />

Steel Band, a miniature steam<br />

train, traditional fairground rides,<br />

archery, falconry and willow and<br />

basket weaving, and even some<br />

less traditional crafts such as<br />

chainsaw sculpting. The little<br />

ones will be kept entertained too,<br />

with face painting, tractor rides<br />

and Jezo the Magician. Adult<br />

£3, children under 12 free, all<br />

profits go to the Sick Children’s<br />

Trust<br />

Burwash Manor<br />

Barton<br />

CB23 7EY<br />

continued…<br />

Tel: 01638 751474<br />

www.burwashmanor.com<br />

Saturday 14 – Tuesday 31<br />

<strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Spooky Half Term Fun<br />

Loads of spooky activities to keep<br />

you entertained. Pumpkin<br />

carving, Spooky walkway,<br />

Witch’s house tours, Spooky<br />

Tractor rides, Panto style ghost<br />

stories, Huge indoor adventure<br />

barn plus all of the usual farm<br />

activities<br />

West Lodge Rural Centre<br />

Desborough<br />

NN14 2SH<br />

www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk<br />

Sunday 15 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Just Karate Taster Session<br />

Just Karate will be running taster<br />

sessions designed to introduce<br />

beginners to the fascinating art<br />

of karate. Families can train<br />

together in a fun and friendly<br />

environment. Taster sessions<br />

usually cost £6.50 on the day<br />

but you can book in for free<br />

using voucher code <strong>PT</strong>XY17 at<br />

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk<br />

Sports Centre<br />

Impington<br />

Tel: 07981 395258<br />

www.justkarate.co.uk<br />

A Brief Walk in History<br />

Join us on a 1.2 mile parkland<br />

walk and uncover the stories at<br />

the heart of Wimpole with<br />

fascinating stories about how<br />

Wimpole's parkland has changed<br />

with different fashions and<br />

owners. 11am – 12.30pm<br />

Wimpole Estate<br />

Arrington<br />

SG8 0BW<br />

Tel: 01223 206000<br />

Wednesday 18 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Just Karate Taster Session<br />

Just Karate will be running taster<br />

sessions designed to introduce<br />

beginners to the fascinating art<br />

of karate. Families can train<br />

together in a fun and friendly<br />

environment. Taster sessions<br />

usually cost £6.50 on the day<br />

but you can book in for free<br />

using voucher code <strong>PT</strong>XY17 at<br />

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk<br />

Paradise Centre<br />

Ely<br />

Tel: 07981 395258<br />

www.justkarate.co.uk<br />

Saturday 21 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Moments with Trees – Tree<br />

Foraging<br />

Come on a woodland walk and<br />

find out about the powers of<br />

trees… Which berries, nuts and<br />

leaves are safe to eat? How can<br />

they be used? Which berries and<br />

leaves must be avoided?<br />

10.30am – 12.30pm. Booking<br />

essential<br />

Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

Saturday 21 – Sunday 29<br />

<strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Halloween Special<br />

Experience a spoooooky<br />

Halloween Train Ride deep into<br />

the woods of the Audley End<br />

Estate to visit the Witches at their<br />

Haunted House! Meet the<br />

Witches themselves, receive a<br />

special treat and watch them<br />

perform their wonderful witchy<br />

dance, but make sure you<br />

behave yourself so the Witches<br />

don’t cast a spell on you!<br />

Booking is required<br />

Audley End Miniature Railway<br />

Saffron Walden<br />

CB11 4JB<br />

www.audley-end-railway.co.uk<br />

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event in<br />

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Half Term Trail<br />

Collect a trail sheet from the<br />

Visitor Centre and then hunt for<br />

clues as you walk around Ferry<br />

Meadows. Return to the Visitor<br />

Centre to claim your prize.<br />

Sheets available 10am – 3pm at<br />

50p<br />

Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

Pumpkin Carving at Half<br />

Term<br />

Create your own spooky<br />

masterpiece by carving a<br />

pumpkin at Home Farm this half<br />

term, normal farm admission<br />

applies plus minimum charge for<br />

the pumpkin. 11am – 4pm<br />

Wimpole Estate<br />

Arrington<br />

SG8 0BW<br />

Tel: 01223 206000<br />

We take great care to ensure<br />

all this information is correct<br />

at the time of going to press.<br />

However, we would advise<br />

parents to phone and check<br />

details prior to making a long<br />

trip… or promise!<br />

Sunday 22 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Just Karate Taster Session<br />

Just Karate will be running taster<br />

sessions designed to introduce<br />

beginners to the fascinating art<br />

of karate. Families can train<br />

together in a fun and friendly<br />

environment. Taster sessions<br />

usually cost £6.50 on the day<br />

but you can book in for free<br />

using voucher code <strong>PT</strong>XY17 at<br />

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk<br />

Sports Centre<br />

Impington<br />

Tel: 07981 395258<br />

www.justkarate.co.uk<br />

Apple Day<br />

We have a bumper crop of<br />

apple-related activities including:<br />

apple identification and advice;<br />

apple tasting of over two dozen<br />

heritage varieties; a huge variety<br />

of locally produced, delicious<br />

edibles for sale as well as family<br />

activities; guided Garden<br />

seasonal highlight tours; live<br />

music and pop-up food stalls. A<br />

variety of craft activities will be<br />

taking place in the Schools’<br />

Garden for the young and<br />

young-at-heart visitors. 10am –<br />

4pm<br />

Cambridge University Botanic<br />

Garden<br />

Cambridge<br />

CB2 1JE<br />

Tel: 01223 336265<br />

www.botanic.cam.ac.uk<br />

Monday 23 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Moments with Trees –<br />

Folklore Tree Walk<br />

Join a Ranger for a walk around<br />

Ferry Meadows, and learn about<br />

Wow!<br />

More on page 16<br />

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The need to speak out and stay safe<br />

Did you know that in every primary school class, an average of at<br />

least two children have suffered abuse or neglect?<br />

It is a shocking statistic but thanks to the NSPCC’s Speak Out Stay<br />

Safe service, children are being empowered to speak out and seek<br />

help.<br />

It delivers essential safeguarding information to children aged four<br />

to 11 in a lively, memorable way.<br />

Child-friendly, interactive assemblies and workshops teach children<br />

about abuse in all its forms and how to spot the signs.<br />

The service also helps children understand who they can turn to for<br />

help, including the NSPCC’s Childline service.<br />

It is delivered by specially trained volunteers who know how<br />

important it is for children to have this knowledge.<br />

The service spoke to 1,711,275 children in 7,756 schools across<br />

the UK throughout 2016/17. Now the NSPCC needs your help to<br />

reach even more children.<br />

By signing up to become a volunteer for Speak Out Stay Safe, you<br />

can help the NSPCC change lives by delivering these vital<br />

assemblies and workshops.<br />

For more information on becoming a<br />

volunteer in your local area, please visit<br />

www.nspcc.org.uk/volunteer or call<br />

0121 227 7577<br />

<br />

Finding a sport that the whole family can participate in together can<br />

be challenging. The answer could be taking up karate. Those who<br />

started with us over the summer as white belts are making great<br />

progress and are now proud orange belts. Now a new intake of<br />

students are trying out karate but we still have spaces this autumn<br />

and so now is the perfect time to sign up for a taster session.<br />

We teach beginners starting with the absolute basics in a safe and<br />

friendly environment. Our classes are particularly appropriate for<br />

families allowing parents to learn alongside their children thus<br />

building confidence and stronger family bonds. We have had<br />

families join us and progress together from white belt all the way up<br />

to black belt.<br />

Our students tell us<br />

that they value the<br />

professional<br />

teaching, regular<br />

gradings and student<br />

progression and,<br />

most of all, the<br />

friendly training<br />

atmosphere. We<br />

teach everything you<br />

need to know as a<br />

beginner, all the way<br />

up to black belt and<br />

beyond.<br />

Our founder and<br />

Chief Instructor is<br />

also the author of<br />

several martial arts<br />

books including The<br />

Shotokan Karate<br />

Bible that is used by<br />

karate schools<br />

internationally. He was also awarded Cambridge Coach of the<br />

Year.<br />

New students can join at anytime and we also hold regular taster<br />

sessions. All our venues have FREE parking.<br />

Visit our website www.justkarate.co.uk for a full class schedule.<br />

Taster sessions usually cost £6.50 on the day but you can book a<br />

FREE taster session promotional code: <strong>PT</strong>XY17<br />

Contact: info@justkarate.co.uk 07981 395258<br />

www.justkarate.co.uk<br />

North Pole Christmas Festival<br />

Now is the time to jump the queues and book your favourite skate<br />

slots over the festive season at the <strong>2017</strong> North Pole Christmas<br />

Festival. Tickets are now on sale at<br />

www.thenorthpolecambridge.co.uk.<br />

A winter festival vibe is promised at Parker’s Piece, Cambridge for<br />

this year’s festival. With a 600m open-air ice rink, majestic sky<br />

wheel, Alpine Lodge, traditional food treats and family favourite<br />

fairground rides, the event from 17 November to 8 January<br />

celebrates the traditions and entertainments that make the season<br />

special.<br />

New for <strong>2017</strong>, the popular<br />

attraction will focus on a<br />

friendly festival atmosphere<br />

and will encourage more<br />

people to chill out and enjoy<br />

all it offers throughout the<br />

festive period. A wealth of<br />

entertainment will be available<br />

and includes food stalls selling<br />

tasty treats from crepes to<br />

churros and an authentic<br />

German Swing Grill, along<br />

with traditional fairground<br />

rides for all the family, starting<br />

from £2.00.<br />

Family skate tickets are<br />

available and the event is an ideal opportunity to meet-up with<br />

friends and family over the festive period. For more information and<br />

tickets, visit the website www.thenorthpolecambridge.co.uk. Adult<br />

ice skating tickets are priced at £11.50 and children under 12 are<br />

£9.50. A Family Skate Ticket (for two adults and two children or<br />

one adult and three children) is available for just £36.<br />

Local schoolgirl wins prestigious<br />

performing arts scholarship!<br />

Caitlin Meadows aged 9, from Cambridge has just been awarded a<br />

prestigious scholarship in association with ‘The Stage’ newspaper to<br />

attend Razzamataz Cambridge for a year completely free of charge.<br />

‘The Stage’ is a respected national newspaper for the performing<br />

arts industry and this is an enormous benefit for Caitlin to be able to<br />

say that she was awarded a Razzamataz scholarship in association<br />

with ‘The Stage’. The scholarship has been created to give children<br />

the opportunity to participate in the performing arts and it is part of<br />

Razzamataz’s dedication to make performance training accessible<br />

to young people all over the country.<br />

<br />

West Lodge Farm in<br />

Desborough,<br />

Northamptonshire has loads<br />

of spooky fun this half term.<br />

There's pumpkin carving,<br />

spooky tractor rides, witch's<br />

house tours and a spooky<br />

walkway. Their brand new<br />

indoor adventure barn will<br />

also open its doors bringing<br />

the outdoors indoors. They are expecting it to be very busy so<br />

please book online to avoid disappointment. All this plus the usual<br />

fun on the farm – piglet races, cuddle corner, free barrel rides and<br />

more! www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk<br />

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Anti-Bullying Week <strong>2017</strong><br />

Anti-Bullying Week shines a<br />

spotlight on bullying and<br />

encourages all children and<br />

young people, teachers and<br />

parents to talk about and take<br />

action against bullying.<br />

Anti-Bullying Week is<br />

coordinated by the Anti-<br />

Bullying Alliance and it takes<br />

place from 13th - 17th<br />

November <strong>2017</strong> and, this year,<br />

is supported by SafeToNet<br />

(www.safetonet.com)<br />

'All Different, All Equal'<br />

The organisers of Anti-Bullying Week<br />

want to empower children and young<br />

people to celebrate what makes them,<br />

and others, unique, and to understand<br />

how important it is that every child feels<br />

able to be themselves, without fear of<br />

bullying.<br />

The theme is based on the views of<br />

almost 600 children and young people<br />

who completed an Anti-Bullying Alliance<br />

survey, as well as consultation with ABA’s<br />

many members. Young people said that<br />

they wanted to talk about tackling<br />

bullying that comes about because<br />

someone else sees them as different.<br />

Why is Anti-Bullying Week<br />

important for primary school<br />

aged children?<br />

Primary school is a great time to teach<br />

children to empathise and celebrate what<br />

makes them and others different. This is<br />

especially important when preparing<br />

children for secondary school. Every child<br />

should understand that bullying is never<br />

acceptable and that they must speak to<br />

an adult they trust.<br />

How can schools and parents<br />

get involved?<br />

There are lots of ways to get<br />

involved in Anti-Bullying Week<br />

<strong>2017</strong>:<br />

• Teachers can access free Anti-Bullying<br />

Week lesson and assembly ideas, cross<br />

curricular activities and other useful<br />

resources – see<br />

www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/<br />

anti-bullying-week/resources-schools<br />

• Share your school’s Anti-Bullying Week<br />

work on social media using<br />

#AntiBullyingWeek #AllDifferentAllEqual<br />

and tagging @ABAonline in your posts.<br />

• Raise funds for the work of the Anti-<br />

Bullying Alliance<br />

• Order Anti-Bullying Week merchandise<br />

Tips for parents on responding<br />

to bullying…<br />

If your child is<br />

being bullied,<br />

don't panic! Your<br />

key role is<br />

listening,<br />

calming and<br />

providing<br />

reassurance that<br />

the situation can<br />

get better when<br />

action is taken.<br />

• Listen and reassure<br />

them that coming to<br />

you was the right thing<br />

to do.<br />

• Try and establish the<br />

facts. It can be helpful<br />

to keep a diary of<br />

events to share with<br />

the school.<br />

• Don't encourage<br />

retaliation to bullying -<br />

such as violent<br />

actions. It's important<br />

for children to avoid<br />

hitting or punching an<br />

abusive peer. Reacting that way has<br />

negative and unpredictable results.<br />

Rather, suggest that they walk away and<br />

seek help.<br />

• Find out what your child wants to<br />

happen next. Help to identify the choices<br />

open to them; the potential next steps to<br />

take; and the skills they may have to help<br />

solve the problems.<br />

• Encourage your child to get involved in<br />

activities that build their confidence and<br />

self-esteem, and help them to form<br />

friendships outside of school, or wherever<br />

the bullying is taking place.<br />

• Discuss the situation with your child's<br />

teacher or Head teacher - or the lead<br />

adult wherever the bullying is taking<br />

place. Every child has a right to a safe<br />

environment in which to learn and play.<br />

• Schools must have a behaviour policy<br />

which sets out the measures that will be<br />

taken to prevent all forms of bullying<br />

between pupils. Ask to see it!<br />

For more information:<br />

Read more about Anti-Bullying week at<br />

www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/<br />

anti-bullying-week<br />

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Roundabout<br />

Your Family Diary of What’s On & When<br />

the fascinating folk stories and<br />

mysterious histories that surround<br />

the Tree species in the park.<br />

10.30am – 12.30pm. Booking<br />

essential<br />

Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

Tuesday 24 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Falconry Talk and Display<br />

Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display<br />

brings the ancient art of Falconry<br />

to the modern age, with a<br />

comprehensive and thrilling<br />

display, that is guaranteed to<br />

thrill audiences of all ages.<br />

Watch it, be amazed, join in…<br />

10.30am – 1pm. £5. Booking<br />

essential<br />

Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

Autumn Adventure<br />

Discover all things autumnal at<br />

Wicken Fen. Games, craft, and<br />

autumn outdoor fun. Booking<br />

essential. For ages 3 – 10<br />

Wicken Fen National Nature<br />

Reserve<br />

Wicken<br />

CB7 5XP<br />

Tel: 01353 720274<br />

Sailing Taster<br />

continued…<br />

Join us for a short introduction to<br />

sailing. You can join our RYA<br />

Senior instructors for a half an<br />

hour turn in one of our double<br />

handed sailing boats. This<br />

session is perfect for those<br />

wanting to learn more about the<br />

diverse sport of sailing and will<br />

allow you to experience the thrill<br />

of sailing without any prior<br />

knowledge or experience. Half<br />

hour slots available from 11am –<br />

4pm at the Nene Outdoors<br />

Reception – Lakeside. Booking<br />

essential. £5<br />

Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

Tuesday 24 – Saturday<br />

28 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Moments with Trees – Tree<br />

Hunt and Broomsticks<br />

The witch has lost her items in<br />

the trees. Find the trees, find the<br />

items and she'll reward you with<br />

your very own broomstick to fly<br />

away home on. Children will<br />

make their broomstick from the<br />

Parks wood resources. 10.30am<br />

– 12.30pm. Booking essential<br />

Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

Wednesday 25 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Junior Keeper Day<br />

Come and follow a keeper<br />

around and help them out with<br />

their daily roles. 9am – 4pm.<br />

For ages 7 – 14 years. Booking<br />

essential<br />

Raptor Foundation<br />

Woodhurst<br />

PE28 3BT<br />

Tel: 01487 741140<br />

www.raptorfoundation.org.uk<br />

Wild Wednesday<br />

Children and adults are welcome<br />

to come and join in some<br />

seasonal and wild crafts. 10am<br />

– 2pm drop in<br />

Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

Nature Survival Skills<br />

Part of our 'Go Wild!' series of<br />

events aimed at 8+, learn basic<br />

16 Primary Times Cambridgeshire . <strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>2017</strong><br />

survival skills such as shelter<br />

building, fire starting and much<br />

more. Booking essential on<br />

0344 249 1895<br />

Wicken Fen National Nature<br />

Reserve<br />

Wicken<br />

CB7 5XP<br />

Tel: 01353 720274<br />

Rafted Canoeing<br />

Join us for an hour on the water<br />

on our rafted canoes. You will<br />

learn how to paddle as a team.<br />

You will learn new skills and gain<br />

confidence while playing games.<br />

For 8 – 14 year olds. 11.30am.<br />

£10. Booking essential<br />

Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

Just Karate Taster Session<br />

Just Karate will be running taster<br />

sessions designed to introduce<br />

beginners to the fascinating art<br />

of karate. Families can train<br />

together in a fun and friendly<br />

environment. Taster sessions<br />

usually cost £6.50 on the day<br />

but you can book in for free<br />

using voucher code <strong>PT</strong>XY17 at<br />

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk<br />

Paradise Centre<br />

Ely<br />

Tel: 07981 395258<br />

www.justkarate.co.uk<br />

Thursday 26 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Traverse Wall<br />

Come and have a go on our<br />

brand new traverse wall. No<br />

ropes and harnesses are needed<br />

as you test your climbing skills<br />

through a series of games and<br />

challenges to climb along the<br />

wall. For children aged 8 -12.<br />

Half hours slots available from<br />

11am – 3.30pm at Nene<br />

Outdoors Reception – Lakeside.<br />

£5. Booking essential<br />

Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

We take great care to ensure<br />

all this information is correct<br />

at the time of going to press.<br />

However, we would advise<br />

parents to phone and check<br />

details prior to making a long<br />

trip… or promise!<br />

Friday 27 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Charming Worms<br />

Come along to find out more<br />

about these amazing creatures<br />

and to have a go at charming<br />

them to the surface. Then make<br />

a wormery to take home with<br />

you. 10.30am - 12noon or<br />

1.30 - 3pm. £3. Booking<br />

essential<br />

Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

❝<br />

I saw your<br />

event in<br />

Primary Times…<br />

❞<br />

Please mention you saw the event<br />

listed in Primary Times<br />

Fenland Spooktacular<br />

Get ready for Halloween with<br />

some spooky fun! Come along in<br />

costume - if you want to - for<br />

some naturally scary goings on<br />

with games and crafts. Suitable<br />

for ages 3 -10. Booking<br />

essential on 0344 249 1895<br />

Wicken Fen National Nature<br />

Reserve<br />

Wicken<br />

CB7 5XP<br />

Tel: 01353 720274<br />

Sailing Taster<br />

Join us for a short introduction to<br />

sailing. You can join our RYA<br />

Senior instructors for a half an<br />

hour turn in one of our double<br />

handed sailing boats. This<br />

session is perfect for those<br />

wanting to learn more about the<br />

Wow!<br />

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Cambridge<br />

Arts Theatre<br />

Box Office 01223 503333<br />

AWFUL AUNTIE<br />

Wednesday 25 –<br />

Sunday 29 <strong>Oct</strong>ober,<br />

various performances<br />

When Stella sets off to visit<br />

London with her parents, Lord<br />

and Lady Saxby, she has no idea<br />

her life is in danger! Waking up<br />

three months later, only her Aunt<br />

Alberta can tell Stella what has<br />

happened. But not everything<br />

Aunt Alberta tells her turns out to<br />

be true and Stella quickly<br />

discovers she’s in for the fight of<br />

her life against her very own<br />

awful Auntie!<br />

From the award-winning<br />

producers of Gangsta Granny<br />

comes the world premiere of<br />

David Walliams' amazing tale of<br />

frights, fights and friendship,<br />

featuring a very large owl, a very<br />

small ghost and a very awful<br />

Auntie! For ages 5+<br />

Tickets: Adult £25,Child £19<br />

AROUND THE WORLD<br />

IN 80 DAYS<br />

Tuesday 14 –<br />

Saturday 18 November,<br />

7pm & Thurs/Sat<br />

2.30pm<br />

The mysterious and fabulously<br />

wealthy Phileas Fogg wagers his<br />

life’s fortune that he can<br />

circumnavigate the globe in just<br />

80 days. Join Fogg and his loyal<br />

valet, Passepartout, as they<br />

voyage from the misty alleys of<br />

Victorian London to the exotic<br />

subcontinent and the Wild West<br />

in a race against the clock.<br />

This thrilling adventure comedy<br />

sees a hugely talented cast of 8<br />

play over 125 characters in this<br />

imaginative, high-spirited<br />

escapade including six trains,<br />

five boats, four fights, three<br />

dances, two circus acts and an<br />

elephant!<br />

Tickets: Adult £20/£25/£30,<br />

Child £18<br />

Family &<br />

Children’s Shows<br />

THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD<br />

Wednesday 15 –<br />

Saturday 18 November,<br />

various performances<br />

One wild and windy night the<br />

Gruffalo’s Child ignores her<br />

father’s warning and tiptoes out<br />

into the snow. After all, the Big<br />

Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist...<br />

does he? For ages 3+<br />

Tickets: £15.50<br />

HANDA’S SURPRISE<br />

Sunday 15 <strong>Oct</strong>ober,<br />

11am,12.30pm & 2pm<br />

A blend of physical performance,<br />

puppetry, live music and song<br />

combine to create an intimate,<br />

magical production with<br />

audience participation. Come<br />

and share in the magical<br />

tangerine surprise!<br />

Tickets: Adult £10/Child<br />

£6/15% off group of 4<br />

TALES OF BIRBAL<br />

Sunday 22 <strong>Oct</strong>ober,<br />

11.30am & 2.30pm<br />

Using humour, puppetry, music<br />

and the occasional fake beard,<br />

Mashi and Bhanji bring to vivid<br />

life these famous tales that have<br />

been treasured for generations.<br />

For ages 6+<br />

Tickets: Adult £10/Child<br />

£6/15% off group of 4<br />

MORGAN & WEST:<br />

MORE MAGIC FOR KIDS<br />

Thursday 26 & Friday<br />

27 <strong>Oct</strong>ober, 11.30am<br />

(Thurs) & 2.30pm<br />

Time-travelling magicians<br />

Morgan & West return to the<br />

stage with a marvellous magic<br />

show full of crazy capers for the<br />

young, old, and everyone inbetween!<br />

Tickets: Adult £10/Child<br />

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The Junction<br />

Box Office 01223 511511<br />

£6/15% off group of 4<br />

UGLY DUCKLING<br />

Sunday 5 November,<br />

11.30am & 2.30pm<br />

With a menagerie of mean<br />

farmyard animals, depicted<br />

through inventive physicality, and<br />

with live music that quacks and<br />

trills, this charming production<br />

plays with ideas of identity, a<br />

sense of belonging and the<br />

journey to discover inner beauty.<br />

For ages 3+<br />

Tickets: Adult £10/Child<br />

£6/15% off group of 4<br />

TIDY UP<br />

Sunday 12 November,<br />

11.30am & 2.30pm<br />

This show is a witty and uplifting<br />

journey discovering if chaos and<br />

order can ever live side-byside…<br />

with plenty of surprises,<br />

Tidy Up is an unforgettable<br />

party!<br />

Tickets: Adult £10/Child<br />

£6/15% off group of 4<br />

WIFI WARS<br />

Sunday 19 November,<br />

2pm<br />

WiFi Wars is the World Record-<br />

Breaking live comedy game<br />

show where the entire audience<br />

play along! Login with your<br />

smartphone or tablet (make sure<br />

you’ve got plenty of battery!) and<br />

compete in a range of games,<br />

quizzes and challenges to win<br />

the show, and prizes!<br />

Tickets: £10, Group of 4 save<br />

15% (max 2 adults)<br />

❝<br />

I saw your<br />

❞<br />

event in<br />

Primary Times…<br />

Please mention you saw the event<br />

listed in Primary Times<br />

Key Theatre<br />

Box Office 01733 207239<br />

DOGS DON’T<br />

DO BALLET<br />

Sunday 15 <strong>Oct</strong>ober,<br />

1.30pm<br />

The sublime and the ridiculous<br />

combine in this hilarious story of<br />

a small dog with a big<br />

personality and even bigger<br />

We take great care to ensure<br />

all this information is correct<br />

at the time of going to press.<br />

However, we would advise<br />

parents to phone and check<br />

details prior to making a long<br />

trip… or promise!<br />

dreams, brought to life using<br />

beautiful puppets, well-loved<br />

ballet music and dazzling<br />

theatrical comedy. For ages<br />

2 – 7<br />

Tickets: £11, Family £9<br />

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC<br />

Wednesday 25 <strong>Oct</strong>ober,<br />

11am & 1pm<br />

With singalong songs, join-in<br />

dances and funny stories; this<br />

enchanting interactive musical<br />

adventure will leave preschoolers<br />

singing with glee and<br />

laughing until they are tired little<br />

teddy bears!<br />

Tickets: £9.50<br />

BRIGHT SPARKS<br />

Saturday 4 November,<br />

2.30pm<br />

Bright Sparks is a playful,<br />

delightfully humorous show that<br />

shows how important it is to work<br />

together. For ages 3-7 and<br />

families<br />

Tickets: £8.50<br />

Wow!


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Roundabout<br />

Your Family Diary of What’s On & When<br />

diverse sport of sailing and will<br />

allow you to experience the thrill<br />

of sailing without any prior<br />

knowledge or experience. Half<br />

hour slots available from 11am –<br />

4pm at the Nene Outdoors<br />

Reception – Lakeside. Booking<br />

essential. £5<br />

Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

Saturday 28 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Campfire cooking for Kids<br />

Participants will be shown how to<br />

use basic bush craft techniques<br />

to light a fire without using<br />

matches and will then have a go<br />

at cooking and eating some<br />

simple campfire recipes.<br />

10.30am - 12noon and 1.30pm<br />

- 3pm. £3. Booking essential<br />

Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

Big Fish Little Fish Family<br />

Rave<br />

World-famous, award-winning<br />

family rave phenomenon Big Fish<br />

Little Fish launches its Witches<br />

and Wizards themed event in Ely<br />

this <strong>Oct</strong>ober! Family fun for the<br />

post-rave generation of parents.<br />

Confetti cannons, bubbles, giant<br />

parachute dance, amazing face<br />

painting stall, craft tables with<br />

giant mural, themed crafts and<br />

playdoh. For families with<br />

children 8 and under. 2.30pm –<br />

5pm<br />

The Maltings<br />

Ely<br />

CB7 4BB<br />

Tel: 01353 662633<br />

Spooky Night<br />

continued…<br />

Join us at night for a tour around<br />

the centre, flying display, fancy<br />

dress competition, face painting,<br />

arts and craft, bring your own<br />

pumpkin to be judged, dare you<br />

go into the Reptile house at<br />

night, keeper talks<br />

Raptor Foundation<br />

Woodhurst<br />

PE28 3BT<br />

Tel: 01487 741140<br />

www.raptorfoundation.org.uk<br />

Ghost Hunt by Torchlight<br />

Find the ghosts of West Lodge<br />

past, meet the ghosts and spooky<br />

disco in our new adventure barn<br />

afterwards. 6pm – 8.30pm. Buy<br />

tickets online<br />

West Lodge Rural Centre<br />

Desborough<br />

NN14 2SH<br />

www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk<br />

❝<br />

I saw your<br />

❞<br />

event in<br />

Primary Times…<br />

Please mention you saw the event<br />

listed in Primary Times<br />

Sunday 29 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />

Just Karate Taster Session<br />

Just Karate will be running taster<br />

sessions designed to introduce<br />

beginners to the fascinating art<br />

of karate. Families can train<br />

together in a fun and friendly<br />

environment. Taster sessions<br />

usually cost £6.50 on the day<br />

but you can book in for free<br />

using voucher code <strong>PT</strong>XY17 at<br />

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk<br />

Sports Centre<br />

Impington<br />

Tel: 07981 395258<br />

www.justkarate.co.uk<br />

Halloween Spooktacular<br />

Meet Daisy the Witch in the<br />

Witch’s house! Loads of spooky<br />

activities to keep you entertained<br />

including pumpkin carving,<br />

spooky walkway, Witch’s house<br />

tours, Scary Tractor trailer rides,<br />

Panto style ghost stories plus our<br />

brand new, indoor adventure<br />

barn and all of the usual farm<br />

activities. Make sure you wear<br />

your Halloween outfits, there’s a<br />

fancy dress competition too!<br />

West Lodge Rural Centre<br />

Desborough<br />

NN14 2SH<br />

www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk<br />

The Stories of Beatrix<br />

Potter and Friends<br />

The Cambridgeshire Youth Ballet<br />

Company perform this wonderful<br />

retelling of Potter’s tales, and will<br />

also feature a Gala performance<br />

from the Company’s dancers<br />

performing work from various<br />

choreographers. 1.30pm and<br />

6pm<br />

Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts<br />

Centre<br />

Huntingdon<br />

PE29 3BN<br />

Tel: 01480 223331<br />

NOVEMBER<br />

Wednesday 1 November<br />

Just Karate Taster Session<br />

Just Karate will be running taster<br />

sessions designed to introduce<br />

beginners to the fascinating art<br />

of karate. Families can train<br />

together in a fun and friendly<br />

environment. Taster sessions<br />

usually cost £6.50 on the day<br />

but you can book in for free<br />

using voucher code <strong>PT</strong>XY17 at<br />

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk<br />

Paradise Centre<br />

Ely<br />

Tel: 07981 395258<br />

www.justkarate.co.uk<br />

Saturday 4 November<br />

Family Activities<br />

Leaf Lanterns – drop in family<br />

activity event between 11am -<br />

3pm<br />

Cambridge University Botanic<br />

Garden<br />

Cambridge<br />

CB2 1JE<br />

Tel: 01223 336265<br />

Sunday 5 November<br />

Just Karate Taster<br />

Session<br />

Just Karate will be running<br />

taster sessions designed to<br />

We take great care to ensure<br />

all this information is correct<br />

at the time of going to press.<br />

However, we would advise<br />

parents to phone and check<br />

details prior to making a long<br />

trip… or promise!<br />

introduce beginners to the<br />

fascinating art of karate.<br />

Families can train together in a<br />

fun and friendly environment.<br />

Taster sessions usually cost<br />

£6.50 on the day but you can<br />

book in for free using voucher<br />

code <strong>PT</strong>XY17 at<br />

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk<br />

Sports Centre<br />

Impington<br />

Tel: 07981 395258<br />

www.justkarate.co.uk<br />

Wednesday 8 November<br />

Just Karate Taster Session<br />

Just Karate will be running taster<br />

sessions designed to introduce<br />

beginners to the fascinating art<br />

of karate. Families can train<br />

together in a fun and friendly<br />

environment. Taster sessions<br />

usually cost £6.50 on the day<br />

but you can book in for free<br />

using voucher code <strong>PT</strong>XY17 at<br />

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk<br />

Paradise Centre<br />

Ely<br />

Tel: 07981 395258<br />

www.justkarate.co.uk<br />

Wednesday 8 & Thursday<br />

9 November<br />

Frosty Fun<br />

Seasonal fun, craft and<br />

adventure for under 5s. Booking<br />

essential on 01353 720274.<br />

10.15am – 11.45am<br />

Wicken Fen National Nature<br />

Reserve<br />

Wicken<br />

CB7 5XP<br />

Tel: 01353 720274<br />

Wow!<br />

More on page 22<br />

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Roundabout<br />

Your Family Diary of What’s On & When<br />

Saturday 11 & Sunday<br />

12 November<br />

Wimpole Christmas Craft<br />

Fair<br />

Wimpole's festive season starts<br />

up with our fantastic Christmas<br />

Craft Fair. Find unique and<br />

unusual presents from an exciting<br />

selection of new stalls along with<br />

some old favourites. Dedicated<br />

food area selling delicacies and<br />

tipples to suit all tastes. Visit our<br />

Stable Block shops and enjoy<br />

mulled wine and tasty mince<br />

pies. 10am – 5pm<br />

Wimpole Estate<br />

Arrington<br />

SG8 0BW<br />

Tel: 01223 206302<br />

Sunday 12 November<br />

Family Volunteering<br />

Make a difference by helping the<br />

Rangers out in the Park.<br />

Children, couples, grandparents,<br />

friends - everybody welcome. All<br />

tools and training will be<br />

provided, you just need to bring<br />

along lots of enthusiasm! 10am<br />

– 12noon. Booking essential<br />

Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

Just Karate Taster Session<br />

Just Karate will be running taster<br />

sessions designed to introduce<br />

beginners to the fascinating art<br />

of karate. Families can train<br />

together in a fun and friendly<br />

environment. Taster sessions<br />

usually cost £6.50 on the day<br />

but you can book in for free<br />

using voucher code <strong>PT</strong>XY17 at<br />

www.JUSTKARATE.co.uk<br />

Sports Centre<br />

Impington<br />

continued…<br />

Tel: 07981 395258<br />

www.justkarate.co.uk<br />

Saturday 18 November<br />

Volunteer Day<br />

Join us for a morning being<br />

shown what volunteers get up to<br />

at the centre. Booking essential<br />

Raptor Foundation<br />

Woodhurst<br />

PE28 3BT<br />

Tel: 01487 741140<br />

www.raptorfoundation.org.uk<br />

Sunday 19 November<br />

Stapleford Christmas Gift<br />

Fair<br />

Join us to celebrate our 30th<br />

anniversary and pick up some<br />

stunning, unique gifts for<br />

Christmas while keeping the<br />

children entertained with fun kids<br />

activity stalls. 11am – 3pm<br />

Stapleford Community Primary<br />

School<br />

Stapleford<br />

CB22 5BJ<br />

Saturday 25 & Sunday<br />

26 November<br />

Christmas Special<br />

Enjoy the most magical<br />

Christmas Experience with your<br />

family at the Audley End<br />

Miniature Railway. Take our<br />

Santa Express deep into the<br />

woods of the Audley End Estate<br />

where you will arrive at Father<br />

Christmas’s Winter Wonderland!<br />

You will meet the big man<br />

himself, along with his VERY<br />

cheeky Elves, receive a special<br />

gift and also watch a crazy<br />

Christmas Dance! Booking is<br />

required<br />

Audley End Miniature Railway<br />

Saffron Walden<br />

CB11 4JB<br />

www.audley-end-railway.co.uk<br />

Christmas Fair<br />

Craft and gift stalls, music<br />

entertainment from local choirs<br />

and bands, a children’s craft<br />

area and refreshments, children<br />

activities, plus more to be<br />

confirmed. 11am – 4pm<br />

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Ferry Meadows Country Park<br />

Peterborough<br />

PE2 5UU<br />

Tel: 01733 234193<br />

www.neneparktrust.org.uk<br />

DECEMBER<br />

Saturday 2 & Sunday<br />

3 December<br />

Christmas Special<br />

Enjoy the most magical<br />

Christmas Experience with your<br />

family at the Audley End<br />

Miniature Railway. Take our<br />

Santa Express deep into the<br />

woods of the Audley End Estate<br />

where you will arrive at Father<br />

Christmas’s Winter Wonderland!<br />

You will meet the big man<br />

himself, along with his VERY<br />

cheeky Elves, receive a special<br />

gift and also watch a crazy<br />

Christmas Dance! Booking is<br />

required<br />

Audley End Miniature Railway<br />

Saffron Walden<br />

CB11 4JB<br />

www.audley-end-railway.co.uk<br />

❝<br />

I saw your<br />

event in<br />

Primary Times…<br />

❞<br />

Please mention you saw the event<br />

listed in Primary Times<br />

Saturday 9 December<br />

Christmas Twilight<br />

We fly a selection of owls from<br />

around the world including the<br />

Barn owl, Little owl, Scops owl<br />

and European Eagle owl. You<br />

will be told about their habitats,<br />

longevity and food chains. Also<br />

what we can do to preserve these<br />

majestic and fascinating birds<br />

followed by a 2 course Christmas<br />

dinner. 6pm – 9pm. Booking<br />

essential<br />

Raptor Foundation<br />

Woodhurst<br />

PE28 3BT<br />

Tel: 01487 741140<br />

www.raptorfoundation.org.uk<br />

Saturday 9 & Sunday<br />

10 December<br />

Christmas Special<br />

Enjoy the most magical<br />

Christmas Experience with your<br />

We take great care to ensure<br />

all this information is correct<br />

at the time of going to press.<br />

However, we would advise<br />

parents to phone and check<br />

details prior to making a long<br />

trip… or promise!<br />

family at the Audley End<br />

Miniature Railway. Take our<br />

Santa Express deep into the<br />

woods of the Audley End Estate<br />

where you will arrive at Father<br />

Christmas’s Winter Wonderland!<br />

You will meet the big man<br />

himself, along with his VERY<br />

cheeky Elves, receive a special<br />

gift and also watch a crazy<br />

Christmas Dance! Booking is<br />

required<br />

Audley End Miniature Railway<br />

Saffron Walden<br />

CB11 4JB<br />

www.audley-end-railway.co.uk<br />

Saturday 16 - Sunday 24<br />

December<br />

Christmas Special<br />

Enjoy the most magical<br />

Christmas Experience with your<br />

family at the Audley End<br />

Miniature Railway. Take our<br />

Santa Express deep into the<br />

woods of the Audley End Estate<br />

where you will arrive at Father<br />

Christmas’s Winter Wonderland!<br />

You will meet the big man<br />

himself, along with his VERY<br />

cheeky Elves, receive a special<br />

gift and also watch a crazy<br />

Christmas Dance! Booking is<br />

required<br />

Audley End Miniature Railway<br />

Saffron Walden<br />

CB11 4JB<br />

www.audley-end-railway.co.uk<br />

Wow!<br />

IF YOUR SCHOOL IS<br />

PLANNING A<br />

CHRISTMAS FAYRE OR<br />

EVENT DO LET US<br />

KNOW AND WE WILL<br />

TRY TO INCLUDE IT IN<br />

THE NEXT ISSUE<br />

THANK YOU


We have one family ticket to see this great pantomime at<br />

The Cresset, Peterborough<br />

To be in with a chance of winning this prize for you and your<br />

family just answer the following question:-<br />

“How many dwarves did Snow White<br />

become friends with?”<br />

The National Young Mathematicians’ Awards<br />

Inspiring the next generation of mathematicians!<br />

Explore Learning are inviting pupils across the UK to compete in the only team<br />

maths competition for primary schools in the country, run in collaboration with the<br />

NRICH project at the University of Cambridge. Each school entering a team will<br />

have the unique opportunity to tackle a never-before-seen mathematical problem.<br />

Teams will battle through the heats, on 8th, 9th and 29th November to win a place<br />

at the Grand Final to be held in Cambridge on Wednesday 13th December.<br />

Send your answer to the address on page 3, please include a<br />

phone number<br />

Closing date for entries is Friday 3 November <strong>2017</strong><br />

The annual competition is free to enter with the main aim of inspiring the next<br />

generation of mathematicians.<br />

This year’s ambassador is Kjartan Poskitt, TV presenter and author of the<br />

Murderous Maths series. He will be at the Grand Final with a hilarious maths<br />

routine for the finalists, as well as huge prize bundles from the likes of Meccano,<br />

Kidzania, Artline and Sum Fun!<br />

Kjartan Poskitt says: “I’m so pleased to be involved with this years competition. I’ve<br />

heard from so many kids who have taken part in the past and they’ve all loved it<br />

and come away feeling very proud of themselves. Explore Learning and NRICH are<br />

always coming up with fun new math’s challenges, and of course nothing beats the<br />

feeling of getting an answer right! So, don’t miss this chance to join in, you’ll<br />

probably discover you’ve got skills you didn’t even know about!”<br />

Schools can register today at explorelearning.co.uk/youngmathematicians. If you<br />

are a parent of a maths whizz, speak to their school about registering a team.<br />

Deadline to register Friday 20th <strong>Oct</strong>ober.<br />

WIN a family ticket<br />

We have one family ticket to give away to see this great<br />

pantomime in Ely. To be in with a chance of winning this for<br />

your family just answer the following question:<br />

“What flower does the beast depend on?”<br />

a)Rose, b) Sunlower, c) Tulip<br />

Answers to the address on page 3, please include a phone no.<br />

Closing date for entries is Friday 3 November <strong>2017</strong><br />

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