PINBOARD Pinboard A Magical Christmas Weekend at Leekes Join us for a magical Christmas weekend at Leekes Coventry on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December. There’s a host of activities and entertainment for all the family - visit Santa in his Grotto and meet his live reindeer between 11am - 4pm. Enjoy festive fun and treats and the chance to choose the perfect present from a selection of seasonal gifts. Book your visit to see Santa in store and follow us on facebook and twitter for event updates. For further information contact 0333 222 4120 or visit leekes.co.uk. Curiosity is where it begins… A work of art, a scientific breakthrough, your daughter’s amazing Lego creation - they all start with curiosity. Being curious is a fundamental part of being human. For the educational charity previously known as At-Bristol, the importance of nurturing this impulse has led to a bold new direction and a new name. We The Curious opened its doors on the 14 September with a new open plan foyer, a new feature exhibit celebrating the city of Bristol, and a new ambition to empower people of all ages and backgrounds by firing their curiosity about the world around us. The new name and this initial refurbishment is just the beginning. Over the next few years, the ground floor experience will be completely redesigned around questions -10,000 of them in fact- gathered from people across the city of Bristol and beyond. So, get thinking, ask the kids: what’s your burning question? What is it that has always puzzled you? It can be as off the wall or straight forward serious as you like. Who knows, you might see your question featuring when the exhibition is complete in 2020. In the meantime, there’s plenty to see and do at We The Curious this Autumn –watch galaxies collide in the Planetarium, explore our amazing brains in this season’s live show, and create your dream ball run in the second floor workshop, complete with scaffolding and plenty of drain pipes - open during halfterm week (Mon – Fri) www.wethecurious.org Email: curious@wethecurious.org or use #wethecurious to contribute your burning questions. Ground-breaking NEW Upper School Now Open Cardiff Steiner School’s new Upper School opened in September, offering a ground-breaking, exam-free education for age 14-18. The international Steiner curriculum integrates arts and academics into a rich and robust education, where all students can fulfil their potential. The Certificate of Steiner Education is a recognised, alternative secondary qualification and can equip your child for future careers, university and life. You can experience the school’s unique atmosphere and creative education for boys and girls age 3 to 18 at their monthly Visit Mornings and Open Day on Saturday 21 <strong>October</strong>, 11.00am to 2.00pm. Contact the school to book a place, or arrange a private tour at your convenience (029) 2056 7986 www.cardiffsteiner.org.uk Welsh Hearts - HO HO HO Have Fun this Christmas and go that extra mile and join Welsh Hearts for an all Wales festive life saving 5k Dash, Walk, Jog or run around Mermaid Quay and Cardiff Bay on Sunday December 3rd. Get your hearts beating faster this Christmas with this great event which will bring the whole community together! Last year we had 2,437 Santa’s, Elf’s, Snowmen, Turkeys and various amazing other characters! So join the fun and be part of something truly SANTA-FANTASTIC this Christmas and join the Festive Dash to help us save lives in Wales! Suitable for all ages. £10 Registration to include a t-Shirt, water and a certificate! Family of 4 just £30. Sponsor Forms available. Why not set up a Just Giving Page. All children under 16 encouraged to wear fancy dress - prizes for the best dressed on the day! To book a place contact Fundraising@welshhearts. org, you can also register online www.welshhearts.org or call 02920 647735. All monies raised will go towards our Heart Screening Wales Programme and to place Defibrillators throughout Wales. Sherman Theatre Sherman Theatre has an unbeatable reputation for offering the highest quality theatre for children at Christmas time in Cardiff. With two magical shows to choose from – Christmas <strong>2017</strong> will be no exception. For ages seven plus there is a delightful adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic The Wind In The Willows. Under sevens can enjoy fairy tale fun with a new version of The Brothers Grimm’s The Magic Porridge Pot / Hud Y Crochan Uwd. Join us for a magical family experience that will round <strong>2017</strong> off perfectly. To book tickets call 029 2064 6900 or visit our website www.shermantheatre.co.uk Fed up with childcare struggles? Call Everycare Nannies! We are the only agency in Wales to be members of the Association of Nanny agencies, so you’ll know we are committed to following the Association’s Code of Best Practice and highest standards of care and professional excellence. We visit all clients, and hold face to face interviews with candidates... so treat yourself to some expert advice, the best Nannies and an ongoing supportive relationship with Cardiff’s childcare experts. Visit www.everycarenannies.co.uk or call 02920 444705 to find out more. We are also currently accepting Nanny registrations too! Fancy a trip to the best sweetshop in Wales? Umpalumpa sweet shop is a traditional sweet shop based in the heart of Penarth. It’s a feast for all the senses and an experience not to forget! We stock a great range of traditional and retro sweets, as well as offering partybags to suit all occasions, wedding favours, an extensive pick and mix range, luxury chocolates, Welsh gifts, sweet trees and sweet hampers. We cater for all dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan and dairy free. Find us at www.umpalumpasweetshop.co.uk @penarthsweets or 02920 707449. 34 Primary Times OCTOBER HALF TERM <strong>2017</strong> | www.primarytimes.net/cardiff
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